Uncle Jonesy's Cameras

The Shutter Brothers have a take on camera shake, so ready steady go! Our listener email offers some advice on how to avoid camera shake and get sharp images with handheld camera. Also, the Bros. have some advice to a listener who is ready to develop fim for the first time. Next, Wayne and Kevin read some listener-submitted messages on postcard sized darkroom prints. And one of those prints came with a special gift for Kevin: a Minolta Maxxum XTsi camera body for Kevin to use on his Alaskan cruise in September. Our listeners are truly the best! Happy Photography!

The two Shutter Brothers are talking twos! First, Kevin gets a breakdown from Wayne regarding the pros and cons of various camera pairs for his forthcoming Alaskan cruise in September. Why two? Because Kevin wants to shoot two films, color and b&w on this trip. But Kevin likes to travel light, so the gear has to be right (Hey, we Shutter Bros can rhyme too!) Next, dueces run wild with twin lens reflex cameras. Two viewing lenses, two taking lenses, etc. Kevin has been using his Rolleicord Va a lot lately, but there a problem: camera shake! Kevin gets fuzzy shots when handholding the camera (but not when it's on a tripod). Could the design and location of the Rolleicord's shutter release be the culprit? To investigate, Wayne gathers his quartet of TLRs for comparison (and he has some cool ones!) and makes a suggestion for a solution. Do you like slide shows? Want to double your fun? Wayne has something for you: a Stereo Vivid 3D slide projector with screen, extra bulbs, and a collection of 3D viewing glasses. It could be yours! Finally, we're already making plans for our 3rd Annual Photowalk with The Shutter Brothers on October 26, 2024. Mark you calendars! Happy Photography!

Most people find a lot of junk in their closet, but not Shutter Brother Wayne. He's been doing some spring cleaning lately, and what he found definitely is not junk. How about a Stereo Realist? And a stereo projector? Some stereo card mounts? A viewer? Imagine the cool slides shows at the Setser house Wayne has been using handheld cameras a lot lately, especially his Noblex panoramic camera. Since the Noblex doesn't have a strap and must be held with both hands, Wayne could use a third hand to hold his handheld light meter. Or, he could find a meter that fits one his hand. And he did! The Reveni Labs Incident Meter straps on the the back of Wayne's hand stays there. Also, just a flip of a switch and a turn of the hand, and it becomes a reflective meter. Very handy! Next, our faithful and clever listeners take over with some great questions, comments, and tips. And one of those questions leads us into a light meter deep dive. Reflective? Incident? Spot? No meter? We've got it covered. We finish with more talk of our Third Annual Photowalk with Wayne and Kevin, which will happen in October. Happy Photography!

Brand new year - Brand new show! And the Shutter Brothers are ready for it!! First, we have some great listener input about film testing and negative storage. Next, a listener asks us what happens when our photography inspiration goes "Poof!" Both Wayne and Kevin share their advice on how to get your photography mojo back. Both Wayne and Kevin are going on cruises this year, so we ask our listeners the question, "What camera would be best for a vacation cruise?" If you've got suggestions, please email us (unclejonesyscameras@gmail.com) or leave a comment on our Facebook page (@ujcpodcast). Finally, we've got ideas regarding our 2024 Photowalk. It's going to be fun! Happy Photography!

The Shutters Brothers wish you the happiest of holidays and the happiest of holiday photography, and to that end, Wayne and Kevin share their tips on how to best capture the spirit of the season on film (or sensor!) And since many of us use flash to make things merry and bright, Wayne does a deep dive on flash guide numbers and how to make them work for you. The Bros. also answer some listener email, discuss the Platypus, a cool 4x5 sheet film drying rack from Simon Forster, and look forward some photographic goals for 2024. The show ends with Kevin's brand new holiday single, "Christmas Home." Happy Holidays from the Shutter Brothers!

Wayne and Kevin are still thinking about the fun that was had on our 2023 Photowalk. We've seen some great photographs from participants, and there's more to come. Thanks to everyone who participated, and we look forward to doing it again next year! After a discussion of recent activities, the Shutter Bros. reach deep into the vitural mailbag for some great listener email. Topics include how to make fixed image test strips, choosing the right negative sleeves, network enabled enlarger timers, idiosyncratic photography, and whether or not we should keep shooting past 36 exposures. Where do you stand on that one? Happy Photography!

The Shutter Brothers are back, and the 2023 Photowalk is fast approaching! Wayne already knows what camera he is bringing, but Kevin can't decide. Leica iiia or Rolleicord Va? Your help is needed! The aforementioned 2nd Annual Photowalk with the Shutter Brothers will happen on 10/07/23 in Chattanooga, TN. Listen to the show to get all the details, then make your plans to attend. Wayne and Kevin wrap up the show with some great listener feedback, so we all are guaranteed to learn something. It's what we like to do best! Thanks for listening!

After a summer break, the Shutter Brothers are back with a show that addresses an unpleasant subject . . . MISTAKES! Yes, we all make them, so let's all learn from them! Our faithful listeners join Wayne and Kevin by sharing stories of mistakes so that we can avoid them. Also, both Wayne and Kevin have been making darkroom prints of their vacation photography and solving problems along the way. And Wayne and Kevin have print projects in the works! Finally, it's that time of year again - time to talk about a photowalk! The Shutter Bros proudly announce the 2nd Annual Uncle Jonesy's Cameras and Safelight District Community Darkroom Photowalk, which will be on Saturday morning, October 7. Listen to the show to get all the details. Our listeners played a big part in show #62, so please consider contributing to our next show! Send us an email at unclejonesyscameras@gmail.com. Also, check out our show notes at https://unclejonesyscameras.blogspot.com and our Facebook and Instagram pages. Happy Photography!

Kevin is here, Wayne is back from Norway, and the Shutter Brothers are together again and ready to take a deep dive into everything about depth of field - what is it, how can it be controlled, and why it matters. Learning how to make depth of field work for you can take your photography to a higher level, and that's a good thing! Wayne also shares his recent experiences in Norway and the approach to photography he took while there. He had many memerable experiences along the way, including a visit to a truly awesome analog photogrpahy shop in Bergen (where Wayne was able to replenish his film supply). He used all three of the cameras he brought wih him, and he shot mmost of his film. We can't wait to see the results! Finally, the Shutter Bros read some interesting listener email from a couple of Mikes, one of which may have an impact on Kevin's Condo Bathroom Darkroom Project. We always are grateful for our listeners who take the time to send us some feedback, so please keep those emails and comments coming! You can send us an email with comments, questions, tips, reviews, and stories to unclejonesyscameras@gmail.com You also can find us on Facebook and Instagram, and feel free to leave your feedback there. Until next time . . . Happy Photography!

The Shutter Brothers are back - and Wayne has his Normay camera bag with him! Today we get to find out what gear he plans to take with him to Norway in May. We also hear about Wayne's travel plans and what he expects to photograph there. Before we get to look inside Wayne's camera, however, it's time to empty the mailbag and read some listener mail. Listener Roger gives a tour of his "mini camera museum,' which you can see by going to our show notes. We also read two emails that refer to Pentax cameras, and as a coincidence, Kevin relates his recent fist time experiences with the Pentax Spotmatic SP and the Pentax ME Super. Meanwhile, Kevin talks about his second attempt at creating a darkroom space in his small condo, and Wayne shares more of his "Thoughts from the Field." Happy Photography!

Wayne and Kevin are back for a new show - and a giveaway! Three lucky winners will receive an Argus C3 camera or a Shutterhut tent straight from Wayne and Kevin's closets. Woohoo! Also, the Shutter Brothers read some excellent listener email and answer questions about panoramic photography and flash guide numbers. In the show's second half, Wayne delivers Thoughts from the Field Pt 1, and collection of photographic wisdom that he has been contemplating lately. As always, we love to hear from your listeners, so send us an email at unclejonesyscameras@gmail.com. Also, check out our show notes at https://unclejonesyscameras.blogspot.com and our Facebook and Instagram pages. Happy Shooting!

Wayne and Kevin are back, and Wayne finally has the camera he's wanted for over 30 years: the Noblex 6/150F, a motorized panoramic medium format camera that takes sweeping panoramic photographs on 120 fiilm. Meanwhile Kevin is looking forward to his newest camera addition, the Intrepid 4x5 Mk. 5 large format camera. Also discussed in the show are a review of the (according to Kevin) perfect 35mm point and shoot, the Minolta AF2 and the importance of using distilled water when mixing developing chemistry. Finally, Wayne and Kevin are extending the giveaway deadline and adding more prizes! Check our out show notes at https://unclejonesyscameras.blogspot.com. Happy Shooting!

Life happens, and when it does, podcasts go on hold. But the Shutter Brothers are back with an informal chat about life, travels, and, of course, cameras. And we love cameras! But sometimes we may have to consider getting rid of some of our cameras. Kevin and Wayne discuss the whys and hows of reducing the camera "inventory" and why it might even make us better photographers. And speaking of getting rid of stuff, we're in a generous mood. There's stuff in our closets that need to go, and you could be the beneficiary. Listen to find out how. As always, our show notes can be found at https://unclejonesyscameras.blogspot.com. You can email us at unclejonesyscameras@gmail.com Happy Shooting!

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

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!

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!

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!

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 . . .

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!

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!