The Camera House Blog

DSLR Cameras DSLR cameras are one of the most popular and common known cameras you can buy., they are used by both professionals and the causal person that enjoys taking images. This camera has a lot of range of different purposes but mainly it can take great quality images while being able to take portrait photos, landscape photos, event photos and more. This type of camera is perfect and is used by photographers as it allows photographers to be in control over features that other cameras don’t allow you. Point and Shoot Camera Some r.......Read the full article...

When it comes to a photographer's dream destination, you may be surmised that one of the best places is the UK! From the highlands of Scotland to the Jurassic Coast, the UK has something for all styles of photography, it is also one of the best places to improve your landscape photography. London It wouldn’t be a top UK list without mentioning London, would it? Everything from the classic tourist landmarks, such as Big Ben and tower bridge, to the beautiful landscape that can be captured in Canary Wharf or you may want to take an urban .......Read the full article...

When you own an interchangeable lens camera you will soon learn that there is a lens for every scene and the moment you find yourself in. One of the best feelings with system cameras is the ability to change between lenses. However, due to us having so much stock of different camera lenses it can become a very long and draining task. That is why we have written this blog, so you can identify what you want and need for your photography. Focal Length A common consideration when it comes to choosing a new lens is its focal length, as this contro.......Read the full article...

Camera House supplied the cameras, tripods and lighting etc for the making of Lucy Worsley's Royal Photo Album being shown tonight at 21.00 BBC Four Lucy Worsley takes us through the story of the royal photograph – showing how the royal family collaborated with generations of photographers to create images that reinvented the British monarchy. Lucy explores the key types of photo that have enabled the royal family to conduct a dialogue with the British people, forging a modern monarchy that reigns rather than rules. Along the way, she re.......Read the full article...

Today I have listed on my website camera-house.co.uk a few items that are on their way to me, Sony A7II, Nikon D800, Hasselblad ixpress CFH-22 Digital Back to name but a few, I don’t normally list things that are not stock items, so further details will be added once they are received early next week........Read the full article...

   The Photographers Jon Seaward, Lee Brady & Dave Austion at the Diverse Abilities Gala Ball 21.11.19 “Everyone that has attended our Gala Ball has a truly memorable night. Over the past few years we have been delighted with the funds raised, which provides vital care for the children and adults we support across Dorset.” Sue Reid, Events Manager https://diverseabilities.org.uk Working vintage flashguns and cameras were hired from Camera House www.camera-house.co.uk  .......Read the full article...

Prop Camera Hire for Tatler Video Shoot  .......Read the full article...

New Arrival Transparent Ricoh Mirai Demo 35mm Camera Believed to be less than 12 Produced Excellent Cosmetic Condition, Fully functioning camera, but it cannot be used to take photographs as the camera back is transparent as well! General Transparent Ricoh Mirai Demo Camera Information Ricoh AF Integrated system/Mirai 35-135mm power zoom transparent demo camera Manufactured by Ricoh Company LTD Tokyo, Japan. This camera along with VERY FEW others {Believed to be less than 12} were made for Ricoh trade shows and selected company reps when .......Read the full article...

Camera House is delighted to offer For Sale a Rare and Desirable Jaeger-LeCoultre Compass Camera Model 11 Excellent cosmetic condition and fully working (serial no 1197) in its original zip around case Swiss-made camera is truly a tiny beauty. It is made from a solid piece of aluminum, made for 24x36 glass plate negatives Built-in yellow, green and orange filters Hinged Lens Cap General Jaeger-LeCoultre Compass Information Almost a century ago, the history of Jaeger‑LeCoultre crossed paths with that of photograph.......Read the full article...

Cameras & Photographic Prop Hire On Saturday the 1st Dec Aura Studios hired a MPP press camera and flashgun from our prop hire stock for a group studio shoot at their Studio in Birmingham. The day started with a visit to Bewdley Railway Station for a group shoot of a forty’s/war time farewell shoot, returning to the studio, via a stop off for lunch for an afternoon studio workshop session.   For your photographic prop hire requirements www.camera-house.co.uk Camera House is also a prop hire company specialising in.......Read the full article...

Clash of the Cameras: Top Trumps Card Game Looking for gift ideas for photography friends? These playing cards allow photo fans to play famous cameras off against each other in a classic top-trumps style card game. Which camera is the best? Which has the highest street cred? Most frames per second? Canon or Nikon? These playing cards allow photography fans to play famous cameras off against each other in a classic trump card game to find out who's got the best gear. The perfect gift for camera lovers everywhere, this game contains 36 beauti.......Read the full article...

Hasselblad Zeiss Lenses, Sonnar f/4 150mm & Sonnar f/5.6 250mm These lenses were formerly the property of Tessa Wheeler, née Codrington, (1944-2016), celebrated fashion photographer in London and Morocco, and the first female president of the Association of Photographers; an exuberant and bohemian girl with a wide circle of influential friends, she later married Stuart Wheeler, founder of IG Index and entertained in celebrated style at Chilham Castle in Kent.  “Spirits of Tangier” by Tessa Codrington The stunnin.......Read the full article...

Whilst I am no stranger to film and TV sets, this week instead of supplying photographic props for filming, one of my other passions, my Aston Martin DB7, got to be a star performer. Following the exceptional success of the BBC afternoon comedy drama ‘Shakespeare and Hathaway’, filming is currently taking place for the second series staring Mark Benton (of Northern Lights and Waterloo Road fame)  and Jo Joyner  (Tanya Branning in East enders) as oddball Private Investigators. – The filming location was  the .......Read the full article...

A Beginners Guide What equipment do I need to process my own 35mm Black & White Film?  And how do I go about developing it? We would suggest the following equipment as a minimum to get you started.  3 x 1 Litre plastic or glass measuring cylinders/jugs Thermometer Timer Plastic or glass bottle with a cap Developing tank / Spiral Bottle opener Chemistry Stirring spoon (plastic or metal - with a long handle) Scissors Pegs for hanging the film up to dry   The Process Prepare your chemistry, as per the manufactu.......Read the full article...

Develop BW Movie Film At Home Posted: 09/04/2018 By: Owen McCaffertyDisclaimer: Neither the author of this post nor the FPP, claims any liability for any damage done to yourself or others by using the chemistry or following the instructions in this post. Proceed at your own risk. Note that professional film labs like ColorLab and Spectra Lab can and will process your home movie film. So, you’ve decided to give black and white reversal movie film processing a go? Congrats! It’s a lot of fun, and the results are always satisfying. I.......Read the full article...

This blog outlines proper storage of your film. Remember, it's a guideline for best case scenarios. If you're traveling or storing above these temperatures for short periods of time, don't sweat it...or as we say on The Film Photography Podcast, don't get The Film Sweats! Enjoy shooting, processing, scanning and printing! - Michael Raso Storage and Care of Photographic Materials - Before and After Processing Information provided by Kodak Alaris The photographic materials that you use to record images deserve the same kind of care and attenti.......Read the full article...