

Film Photography Podcast
Michael Raso
Topics will touch on all film photography formats, do-it-yourself techniques, digital technologies, motion picture film making and more.
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Apr 1, 2026 • 53min
Film Photography Podcast 373 - Super 8 Home Developing
Film Photography Podcast – Episode 373 – April 1, 2026
- Michael, Owen, and Mat return with another installment of the “mm club,” diving into Super 8 filmmaking gear, including the Vintage Visual Super 8 developing reel designed for use in standard Paterson 8-reel tanks. The unique D-Mount Zunow 13mm f/1.3 lens. Special guest Mark O’Brien joins to celebrate the stop-motion magic of Ray Harryhausen, plus listener letters and more.

Mar 17, 2026 • 1h 1min
Film Photography Podcast 372 - St Paddy's Day Film Party!
Film Photography Podcast – Episode 372 – March 17, 2026 -
The FPP’s annual St. Patrick’s Day bonus episode is here! The Jersey Boys welcome special guest Owen McCafferty for a lively conversation about the Fed 3 and Minolta Alpha 9 35mm cameras, plus listener letters, film giveaways, and plenty of analog camaraderie. Put the corned beef and cabbage on the boil, pour yourself a pint, and tune in for the St. Paddy’s Day film photography celebration!

Mar 15, 2026 • 1h 4min
Film Photography Podcast 371 - The Magic of Monobath Developer
Film Photography Podcast - Episode 371 – March 15, 2026 -
Leslie Lazenby explores the simplicity of FPP Super Monobath for one-step black & white film developing, while the team debates whether a stop bath is truly necessary in home darkroom workflows. Mark O’Brien discusses cyanotypes and vintage Vivitar lenses in another packed episode of the Film Photography Podcast.
More on the FPP Super Monobath at Leslie's Blog: https://filmphotographyproject.com/fpp-super-monobath-one-step-bw-developer/

Mar 1, 2026 • 48min
Film Photography Podcast 370 - Movie Film Storage
Film Photography Project - Episode 370 – March 1, 2026 -
It’s the top of the month, and the Film Photography Project gang is back to talk movie film! Michael Raso is joined by Owen McCafferty, Mat Marrash, and Leslie Lazenby to explore smart storage for developed film, how to correctly match your C-mount and D-mount lenses, plus listener letters and more.

Feb 20, 2026 • 60min
Film Photography Podcast 369 - 220 Medium Format Film
Mark Dalzell unpacks the story behind 220 medium format film and explains how it differs from 120 and why it mattered. Also, the guys continue their journey into the tiny world of 17.5mm Hit-Type cameras with a review of the Mycro 17.5mm camera, plus listener letters and more.

Feb 15, 2026 • 57min
Film Photography Podcast 368 - The Language of Film
Leslie Lazenby | The Language of Film Photography / Controversy & Censorship in Photography
In Episode 368 of the Film Photography Podcast, Leslie Lazenby provides context for and leads a conversation on “tricky film terms” and the importance of accurate vocabulary when picking up new formats, trying lenses, development (and overall improving your photography). Then, we move into a timely discussion on controversy and censorship in photography, and where art ends and obscenity begins. Rounding out the show is a brand-new music video for an original composition by long-time FPP music contributor Darren Riley.
Support the Podcast - https://filmphotographyproject.com/donate/

Feb 10, 2026 • 34min
Film Photography Podcast 367 - Movie Film Tests
Film Photography Podcast
Episode 367 - February 10, 2026 /
Michael Raso is joined by Mat Marrash for a hands-on discussion about several new motion picture film stocks. The episode dives into black-and-white and color offerings across multiple formats, with practical insight into how these films behave, where they shine, and who they’re best suited for.
Batch it on YouTube - https://youtu.be/1KZiWuTN2kU?si=9FXWtM4SvMYhsdUF
The conversation covers Svema r32 BW 16mm, Ferrania P30 BW in both 8mm and 16mm, Super 8 Wolfen 200D Color, and FPP Color Test Film 16mm. Michael and Mat share real-world observations, creative considerations, and thoughts on why these films matter to experimental shooters, filmmakers, and analog enthusiasts alike.

Feb 1, 2026 • 31min
Film Photography Podcast 366 - Developing Kodachrome as BW
The movie guys - Michael Raso, Owen McCafferty, and Mat Marrash - tackle one of the most persistent questions in motion-picture film: what can be done with Kodachrome color film in 2026 and beyond? Once thought completely un-developable after the loss of the K-14 process, the team explores the realistic options that still exist today, from experimental chemistry to creative workarounds and alternative processes.
Along the way, the conversation drifts into listener letters, shared experiences, and the passion that keeps small-gauge film alive. It’s a thoughtful and sometimes nostalgic discussion that blends technical insight with the community-driven spirit of the Film Photography Podcast.

Jan 27, 2026 • 27min
Film Photography Podcast 365 - 127 Format Film
Film Photography Podcast - Episode 365 - January 27, 2026 -
Michael Raso and Owen McCafferty shine a spotlight on the often-overlooked but much-loved 127 roll film format. They explore the history of 127 film, from its introduction in the early days of film to its role in helping bring photography to the masses.
The conversation also emphasizes that 127 film is very much alive today. Michael and Owen discuss current availability, modern shooting options, and the impressive variety of classic cameras designed for this distinctive 46mm format - making a strong case for why 127 remains a rewarding and beautiful film to shoot in 2026 and beyond!
Buy 127 Film - https://filmphotographystore.com/collections/127-film

Jan 26, 2026 • 33min
Film Photography Podcast 364 - 126 Cartridge Film
Film Photography Podcast Episode 364 – January 26, 2026 -
126 Format Film - The Square Format Still Lives! /
The Film Photography Podcast celebrates the often-overlooked 126 cartridge film format, a unique system that introduced the “cartridge” system to the world in 1963. Introduced by Eastman Kodak, it reinvented the “snapshot” to millions using a simple to use “pop it in” cartridge format. Hosts Michael Raso and Owen McCafferty - true champions of keeping 126 alive - dig into the format’s origins, its cultural impact, and why it mattered so much to everyday photographers.
The discussion also explores the sad demise of 126 film in 2000, and - more importantly - its unexpected revival in 2026 and beyond. Thanks to modern ingenuity, including 3D-printed adapters, newly perforated 126 film, and the dedicated work of Claudio from CameraHack Italy alongside FPP’s team, the square-format cartridge is finding new life for today’s analog shooters.
Video: FPP Perforated 126 Film - https://youtu.be/OuNwELQRLR4?si=KkpCMD1dmlCvtJfm
Shop 126 Film - https://filmphotographystore.com/collections/126-film


