Blog
Practical articles, research notes, and working methods
The blog is where Classical Eye can publish the useful side of film photography: large-format technique, vintage lenses, bellows work, camera making, pinhole methods, FinderView notes, and research that helps photographers make better decisions in the field or workshop.
Field practice
Large-format, medium-format, and 35mm
Expect articles grounded in actual photographic use, from framing and metering to format choice, lenses, and practical setup decisions.
Workshop knowledge
Bellows, DIY builds, and repair
The blog can also hold build notes, repair articles, 3d-printed camera work, and practical making processes that benefit from careful explanation.
Research and tools
Reference-led writing
Some posts can support larger tool pages by documenting methods, assumptions, and useful background around calculations and historical equipment.
Introducing Classical Eye
A first note on the project, FinderView, and the kind of practical film photography work the site will support.
Bellows Extension: Why It Matters in the Field
A straightforward note on why bellows extension affects exposure, and why it matters so much in large-format work.
Early Leica History: A Few Useful Starting Points
A short introductory note on the early Leica story, from compact 35mm ideas to the beginnings of a new working method.