Uncle Jonesy's Cameras Podcast

18/08/2024

If you have a camera with an automatic exposure mode (such as aperture or shutter priority), you may have wondered about that dial on your camera with +1 +2 and -1 -2? That dial is the way you access your camera's exposure compensation, and knowing how to use it will make you a better photographer. Shutter Brothers Wayne and Kevin do a deep dive into how exposure comensation works and when you should use it.

Meanwhile, Kevin shares his thoughts about his opportunity to use his 'dream' camera. Was it a positive experience? Will Kevin be shelling out some big bucks? Or, is there a greater lesson to be learned here? Listen to find out.

Next, Wayne and Kevin get philisophical again and share some of the deep 'dark' thoughts they have been having lately with "Thoughts from the Dark(room)." If you've been having some deep thoughts about your photography lately, you can share them with us by email ([email protected]), Instagram () or Facebook (also ). We'e love to hear from you!

Happy Photography!

If you have a camera with an automatic exposure mode (such as aperture or shutter priority), you may have wondered about that dial on your camera with +1 +2 and -1 -2? That dial is the way you access your camera's exposure compensation, and knowing how to use it will make you a better photographer.....

11/08/2024

Reminder of The Past

Remains of an old sickle bar mower along the Duck River in Old Stone Fort State Park in Manchester, TN.

Wisner 4x5 Technical Field Camera
203mm f/7.7 Kodak Ektar
ILFORD FP4 Plus stand developed in Caffenol C-L
Printed on Ilford Warmtone FB paper developed in ID-78

28/07/2024

Hello Listeners! Wayne and I are getting together this Tuesday afternoon to record our next podcast show, and we invite you to be a part of the show. If you have a question, comment, tip, or story that you would like to share with us, please leave it in the comments below or email us at [email protected]. Voice memos are welcome also.

Happy Photography!

24/07/2024

Did you know that the Uncle Jonesy's Cameras Podcast has a YouTube channel? Of course you don't! It's been four years since we've done anything with it, but that's all about to change. Wayne and Kevin are going to post the occasional video when we have something we want to show you rather than just talk about it on the podcast. This first "new" video features Shutter Brother Wayne showing off his Wisner 4x5 Technical Field Camera, and it's kinda of special, now that Shutter Brother Kevin has one too! So please watch it when you have a moment, and if you like it, please subscribe. Thanks, and Happy Photography!

The Wisner 4x5 Technical Field Camera is a Shutter Brother favorite. Both Wayne and Kevin have one! Wayne has been using his for decades, so who better than ...

17/07/2024

Yesterday I had some darkroom time and spent it starting to catch up on some printing. All made with "Joe", my Noblex Pro 6/150 F.

16/07/2024

Bryggen Bench
A comfortable place to rest and enjoy the beauty in Bryggen, the historic harbor district of Bergen Norway.

Plaubel Makina 67
Ilford Delta 400 developed in Mytol (home made Xtol) 1:1
Printed on Ilford Multigrade Deluxe RC Pearl developed in ID-78

15/07/2024

Bellgården II
Another view of the many beautiful old buildings in Bryggen, the historic harbor district of Bergen Norway.

Plaubel Makina 67
Ilford Delta 400 developed in Mytol (home made Xtol) 1:1
Printed on Ilford Multigrade Deluxe RC Pearl developed in ID-78

15/07/2024

Bellgården
In Bryggen, the historic harbor district of Bergen Norway. From last years visit to Norway. I wish I could have spent more time in Bergen, so much to experience and photograph there.

Plaubel Makina 67
Ilford Delta 400 developed in Mytol (home made Xtol) 1:1
Printed on Ilford Multigrade Deluxe RC Pearl developed in ID-78

09/07/2024

ELANO IN

I like exploring small towns and am often rewarded with interesting photo opportunities. Delano TN, just South of Etowah, was no exception. There I found this now empty hosiery mill built in the mid 1930s.

Wisner 4x5 Technical Field Camera
12in (300mm) f/9 Goerz Robertson
ILFORD FP4 Plus Stand developed in Caffenol C-L
Split grade printed on ILFORD Warmtone FB paper developed in ID-78

04/07/2024

Earlier this year we took a Caribbean cruise. During our shore time in Falmouth Jamaica, my wife and I had the opportunity to spend some time, share a beer, and shoot the breeze with some locals at a bar in a small fishing village just outside of town. It was the highlight of cruise. With hurricane Beryl coming through Jamaica our thoughts and prayers go out to our Jamaican friends and all the residents of Jamaica. Fortunately Falmouth is on the Northern side of the island and was spared the worst of the storm.
I haven't made a proper darkroom print yet but here's a quick digital photo and inversion of the negative I made with my Noblex camera.

03/07/2024

We all love taking pictures, but what happens next? Is there life after a screen goes black? There is if you get your photography on the wall. In this show, the Shutter Brothers discuss matting, framing, and displaying your photography. From buying premade mats and frames to making your own, Kevin and Wayne break it down for you.

Once again, the US is experiencing record heat, so let's talk about 'hot photography in the summertime!' Wayne has some tips on how to protect your film and gear from the heat.

Our third segment is listener feedback, and we have some great questions from listeners Chris, Sam, and Jake.

In our final segment, Snapshots, the Shutter Brothers do quick takes on a brand new photography newspaper (yes, we said newspaper!) Also, Kevin may have purchased his last camera. And finally, our 3rd Annual Photowalk with the Shutter Brothers is less than four months away!

Thanks for listening, and Happy Photography!

We all love taking pictures, but what happens next? Is there life after a screen goes black? There is if you get your photography on the wall. In this show, the Shutter Brothers discuss matting, framing, and displaying your photography. From buying premade mats and frames to making your own, Kevin a...

03/07/2024

Forgotten Window

I don't know how many old buildings I've photographed only to find them demolished shortly after. I photographed this window in a partially collapsed building in Etowah TN about nine months ago. I made this print last week and found out this morning that the building was torn down last night.

Wisner 4x5 Technical Field Camera
15in f/9 Process Paragon
ILFORD FP4 Plus stand developed in Caffenol C-L
Split grade printed on ILFORD Warmtone Fiber paper developed in ID-78

27/06/2024

We’re only a day away from recording our next show, and we’d love for you to be apart of it. Got a question, comment, tips, or story? Post it below or send it to [email protected], and just like that, you’ll be on our podcast. We value our listeners and we value their input, so keep those ‘cards and letters’ coming!

26/06/2024

Hello UJC Podcast listeners! Wayne and I will be recording a brand new episode on Friday, June 28, and we would be over the moon if you would send us a contribution to the show. We welcome your questions, comments, tips, reviews, and stories. Also, if you think you can “Stump the Shutter Bros.,” then game on! We’re ready.

You can post here or send us an email at [email protected]. If you record a voice memo and send it to us, then you can actual be ‘on the show!’

I’m not going to let the cat out of the bag, but Shutter Brother Kevin has a big surprise to reveal in the show.

See you Friday!

25/06/2024

I had a chance to get in the darkroom a do a little printing a couple days ago. Ended up with three prints, so it was a good day. Better digitalized photos to come.

03/06/2024

I had a great weekend of photography with podcast listener Clayton Sharp of Asheville NC. Clayton, relatively new to large format, made the trip over the mountains to East Tennessee for some advice and field experience working with 4x5. We spent Saturday at Laurel-Snow State Natural Area where we photographed along Richland Creek. Then Sunday we spent time photographing the incredible rock formations on Black Mountain. Here's Clayton working on a couple of compositions at the Southern Overlook. I'm looking forward to seeing what he gets.

25/05/2024

After a fun morning of photography, the Shutter Brothers are back to the podcast table - and Kevin has questions! Lately, he's been in the darkroom trying out fiber based paper for the first time, and he has much to learn about the differences between resin coated and fiber based paper when it comes to exposing, developing, fixing, washing, and drying processes. Fortunately, Wayne has been printing on FB paper for decades, so get ready to learn, everybody! The look and feel of FB paper makes mastering the learning curve worth it.

Kevin also reviews a fine photo book, New York Changing: Revisiting Berenice Abbott's New York by Douglas Levere. Berenice Abbott had a long and very successful photography career and is well known for her documentary photography of 1930's New York City. Levere attempts to rephotograph Abbott's subjects to demonstrate the changes time has brought about, and the book contains many side by side comparisons of both Abbott's and Levere's photography. Anyone who has interest in urban large format photgraphy will enjoy it very much!

Next, Wayne leads a discussion about Edward Weston's quote, "To photograph a rock, have it look like a rock, but be more than a rock." Exactly how does a developing phoographer begin to make images that express feelings or tell stories? Wayne has some practical and useful tips.

Don't forget about our 3rd Annual Photowalk with the Shutter Brothers, which will happen on Saturday, October 26, at Fort Southwest Point in Kingston, Tennessee. If you've ever thought about photographing a military reenactment, this is your chance. There will be hundreds of reenactors patroling the reconstructed Fort Southwest Point providing ample photographic opportunities. Mark your calendar!

Our show notes can be found at https://unclejonesyscameras.blogspot.com.

Happy Photography!

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After a fun morning of photography, the Shutter Brothers are back to the podcast table - and Kevin has questions! Lately, he's been in the darkroom trying out fiber based paper for the first time, and he has much to learn about the differences between resin coated and fiber based paper when it comes...

21/05/2024

Wayne and I are recording our next podcast show tomorrow, and we would love to have you to be a part of the show. All you have to do is comment below with your questions, tips, reviews, stories, and anything photography. You also can email us at [email protected]. Thanks for your support!

19/05/2024

I was straightening up the darkroom today and apparently my sink was happy to see me.

17/04/2024

Sorry for the delay. The show notes/blogpost for show #69 are now up.

By Kevin Lane Remember when you got your first camera? If your memory is clear enough, you probably remember other details about your first ...

17/04/2024

Athens Federal Bench

You gotta love driving the back roads. Passing through Englewood TN, I came across this weathered bench next to the side door of the old Scoob's Tire and L**e Center. It was a sunny day and I don't usually don't care for the harsh light. But, the bright white wall really opened up the diagonal shadows and adds a nice touch.

Wisner 4x5 Technical Field Camera
203mm f/7.7 Kodak Ektar
Ilford FP4 Plus stand developed in Caffenol C-L
Split grade darkroom print made on Ilford Warmtone FB paper developed in ID-78

15/04/2024

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 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 rea...

13/04/2024

My new and improved darkroom print digitization setup. A Sony A7 full frame mirrorless camera with a 50mm f/4 Pentax-M macro lens. It's mounted on a Leitz Aristophot macro photomicrography camera stand. I made a larger baseboard to better accommodate an old 4 blade easel and allow me to clamp on a pair of LED video conference lights. I also attached a QP Card 101 to the easel to aid in adjusting color balance. A major improvement in ease of use and image quality. The down side is now I need to go back and re-digitize everything.

11/04/2024

Hello Listeners! Wayne and I will be recording our next show on Friday, 04/12/24, and we would love to have your input. Send us you questions, comments, tips, and stories to [email protected] of leave them in the comments below. Happy Photography!

08/04/2024

Light to Dark

A boarded up church window in Philadelphia TN showing signs of age. This was my second visit to this church. On my first visit I knew I wanted to make a photograph but the lighting was too bright causing the top portion of the window to be in shade. I came back on a heavily overcast day and was rewarded with much more even lighting.

Wisner 4x5 Technical Field Camera
150mm f/5.6 Symmar S
Ilford FP4 Plus stand developed in Caffenol C-L
Split grade darkroom print made on Ilford Warmtone FB paper developed in ID-78

01/04/2024

Bald River Detail

Cherokee National Forest near Tellico Plains TN.
The latest in my "Views From A Bridge" series. This is looking almost straight down from the currently being replaced bridge in front of Bald River Falls.

Wisner 4x5 Technical Field Camera
12in (300mm) f/9 Gorez-Robertson
Ilford FP4 Plus stand developed in Caffenol C-L
Split grade darkroom print made on Ilford Warmtone FB paper developed in ID-78

31/03/2024

Out and about with my Minolta Maxxum 7000 with a roll of Noogapan 400, trying to make something out with of something.

28/03/2024

I've driven past this old Mexican restaurant on Hwy 27 just South of Dayton Tn countless times and always thought it had photographic possibilities. Unfortunately, I always seemed to be either pressed for time or the light wasn't right. I finally found time on a nice overcast day and wasn't disappointed.

Wisner 4x5 Technical Field Camera
203mm f/7.7 Kodak Ektar
Ilford FP4 Plus stand developed in Caffenol C-L
Split grade darkroom print made on Ilford Warmtone FB paper developed in ID-78

25/03/2024

Door Unchained
A little South of Sweetwater TN.

Wisner 4x5 Technical Field Camera
203mm f/7.7 Kodak Ektar
Ilford FP4 Plus stand developed in Caffenol C-L
Split grade darkroom print made on Ilford Warmtone FB paper developed in ID-78