A very special evening for lovers of family and film.  Seasons Greeting from the UJC!

Uncle Jonesy's Cameras Podcast #56:  A Carol for Clickmas

The Shutter Brothers are back! We've missed you, and we have some catching up to do. First, we look back on our successful photowalk and thank everyone who participated. Second, Kevin reveals his Canada camera choices (prepare to be surprised). Third, the Shutter Bros. talk flash photography - how to do it right (and how to do it wrong). Wayne, of course, does it right by finding the perfect flash for his Makina 67 medium format camera, an Olympus T32. Kevin, on the other hand, does it wrong by ignoring the presence of the M/A switch on his Yashicamat TLR, resulting in some blank film failures. Lastly, Wayne is thinking of opening an Etsy store for his prints, so he seeks answers from Kevin regarding his Etsy store. You can find our show notes at www.unclejonesyscameras.blogspot.com. Thank you for listening!

Uncle Jonesy's Cameras Podcast #55:  Flash Done Right (and Flash Done Wrong)

In case you haven't heard, we're having a photowalk! Wayne and Kevin are super excited, and it's just a few days away. Listen for all the details. Next, Kevin and his wife, Debbie, are taking a week-long trip to Montreal and Quebec City in December, so what camera(s) should Kevin bring? Wayne and our knowledgeable listeners are here to help him decide. Lastly, the UJC Podcast now has over 400 Instagram followers, and to celebrate, Wayne and Kevin give away prints to two lucky winners. Thanks for listening!

Uncle Jonesy's Cameras Podcast #54:  A Camera for Canada

Wayne & Kevin are back with a big announcement:  Photowalk 2022 is on! It's our 3rd attempt, but we have a good feeling about this one. Find out all about it in the show. Next, the Shutter Bros. answer a listener question about how to make better negatives for printing.  In segment #3, Kevin reviews the Minolta Maxxum 5. Could this be this best AF SLR body ever made? Finally, the Bros. announce a IG contest, and two lucky winners are going to get prints by Wayne and Kevin. Happy Shooting!

Uncle Jonesy's Cameras Podcast #53:  The Third Time's a Charm

After a nice morning photowalk in the North Chickamauga Creek Gorge, Wayne and Kevin are back, and of course, Wayne has a camera to discuss, the very small and cool Kodak Signet 35, perhaps the best camera ever to come from Kodak. Next, it's a tale of two developers, as Wayne discusses the Thornton Two-Bath, while Kevin shares his experience with environmentally friendly D-76H.  Finally, the Shutter Bros share listener feedback and announce a third attempt at the UJC/Safelight District Photowalk. Stay tuned . . . 

Uncle Jonesy's Cameras Podcast #52:  A Walk in the Park With Wayne

Wayne and Kevin get together for an in-person show to have some fun and answer some great listener questions about composition techiques, homemade developers, and two-bath developers like DD-23. Next, Kevin seeks Wayne's advice about more selected photography and how to avoid amassing a collections of "fuzzy concepts." Finally, Kevin talks about his interest in RA-4 color negative printing. Enjoy!

Uncle Jonesy's Cameras Podcast #51:  In the Same Room At Last!

After taking a midsummer break, the Shutter Brothers are back with a winning hand. Wayne announces the winner of his 35mm system shootout, while Kevin proposses a battle royale between his Rolleicord and Yashica-Mat TLRs. Next, Wayne talks about his "butcher cover" lens that appears to be an Otar 58mm f2. But when he "peeled off the cover," he found something quite different.  Lastly, we announce the winner of our book giveaway! Yay!

Uncle Jonesy's Cameras Podcast #50:  And the Winners are . . .

What do you do when you're not sure about a film's actual ISO or about a film's actual development time with a particular developer? Testing is the answer! Wayne and Kevin discuss how to test for exposure index and dev times.  Next, Wayne is thinking about shooting more 35mm in the future, so should he use his tried and true Pentax KX, or should he settle on his newly acquited Canon FTb?  Finally, we read some listener email and talk about our big book giveaway. Happy Shooting!

Uncle Jonesy's Cameras Podcast #49:  It's Testing Time!

Spring break is over, and Wayne and Kevin are back with a question:  What kind of handheld camera would satisfy a large format photographer? Wayne seems to have found his, a Plaubel Makina 67. Wayne gives us the lowdown on this fine camera and also shares how he adjusts his large format workflow when using smaller negatives. Next, Kevin shares the problems he has faced when using a diffusion enlarger with cold head light source and how he solved them.  Lastly, we're giving away a brand new book designed for the beginning film photographer. Listen to find out how to win!

Uncle Jonesy’s Cameras Podcast #48:  A Handheld Camera for the Large Format Photographer!

Wayne and Kevin are back and ready to mix it up! No, we're not talking about fistacuffs, we're talking about home-mixed chemistry. Wayne has been mixing his developer and fixer for years, and in this show he shares how to do it and why it works for him. Also, we've got some great listener questions and comments. Enjoy, and Happy Shooting!

Uncle Jonesy's Cameras Podcast #47:  Mixing It Up!

Shutter Brothers Wayne and Kevin are back and ready to answer questions from our failthful listeners. Topics include archival print washing, incident metering techniques, condenser enlargers vs. diffuser enlargers, using contrast filters vs. color head filters, tap water vs. distilled in the darkroom, when to consider switching to an autofocus camera, and many others. We're all here to learn something new and have fun doing it!

Uncle Jonesy's Cameras Podcast #46:  The Listeners Takeover!

We made it to show #45! And to celabrate, we are dedicating the entire show to large format photography! Our resident 4x5 expert, Wayne Setser, takes us on a LF journey that includes discussion on cameras, accessories, lenses, film, development, and printing. Along the way we try to answer questions  submitted by our faithful listeners. It's our longest show yet, but it's jammed packed with info for anyone curious about LF photography.

Uncle Jonesy's Cameras Podcast #45:  It's The 4x5 Show!!!

We're back with a terrific show - SR-Teeerrific, that is. Kevin and Wayne do a deep dive into the legendary Minolta SR-T cameras and why you might want one. The rest of the show is all about our listeners, as Wayne and Kevin answer questions submitted by you!  Happy Shooting!

Uncle Jonesy's Cameras Podcast #44:  SR -Teeerrific!

Wayne and Kevin are back with more film chat! Wayne discusses his experience with his Automatic Rolleiflex 4x4 twin lens reflex camera, better known at the "Baby Rollei." This camera looks like a smaller version of the classic Rolleiflex and shoots 127 film. Wayne also developed the film he shot and made a print - and it was a challenging experience! Our next segment is a deep dive into focus and how to take charge of it and make it work the way you want with everything that will appear in your photograph. Finally, we answer a listener question about flash sync.  Happy Shooting!

Uncle Jonesy's Cameras Podcast #43:  Focusing on Focus

A new year, and new podcast, and a new host! We welcome Wayne Setser to the team, and he gives expert advice on testing a camera before purchasing. Also, we answer listener questions and give away a camera. What a great start to 2022! Happy Shooting!

Uncle Jonesy's Cameras Podcast #42:  Welcome to Wayne's World

Gather round the children as we share the old old story of one film photographer's very special Christmas. Happy Shooting!

Uncle Jonesy's Cameras Podcast #41:  A Visit From St. Clickolaus

I'm back with our sixth show in six weeks, and I begin it with five darkroom tips that I learned the hard way. You probably already know these, but if you  don't, they will save you time and resources.  It's the season for giving, and UJC is giving away a camera! Find out how to enter by listening to the show! Finally, I have a BIG announcement regarding the podcast. Yes, it's THAT big! Happy Shooting!

Uncle Jonesy's Cameras Podcast #40:  Darkroom Tips I Learned (That You Already Knew!)

We all love holiday lights! So how do we capture them on film. Night photography, of course. Is it rocket science? Not if you follow a few simple steps and use the right gear and film. Kevin shares what he learned recently. We're having a photowalk! At least we hope we are, weather permitting. Get all the details here. Lastly, we are giving away a camera, and it's a real "conversation piece" (haha). Find out how to win in the show. Happy Shooting!

Uncle Jonesy's Cameras Podcast #39:  The Night Time is the Right Time (With the Right Camera, That Is)

The UJC Podcast is back, and it's that wonderful time of year when us photographers will be capturing lots of memories on film. In fact, instant film is a great choice for the holidays, and Kevin shares some tips on how to get good results when using a vintage Polaroid camera with the new Polaroid film. Have you ever just happen to have your camera with you when something amazing happened? It happened to Kevin last month. Listen to find out what. Kevin also shares an update on his Leica iiia, which he just got back after servicing. And don't forget about our 2021 Photowalk with Wayne Setser. It's just around the corner! Happy Shooting!

Uncle Jonesy's Cameras Podcast #38:  Thankful for Polaroid

One show a week for the rest of the year? Is it really possible? We don't know, but here we are with this "bumpy" show, as I discuss my ill-fated attempt to make contact prints in my small condo bathroom. Bottom line:  the large format journey continues, but the printing at home idea goes "down the toilet." Our 2021 Photowalk with Wayne Setser is less than three weeks away, so make your plans to participate. All the details are here in the show. Finally, I take some time to share the photography related things for which I'm thankful. Oh, and you listeners are on the list! Happy Shooting!

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