Pushing Film

Pushing Film

@pushingfilm · 74K subscribers · 385 videos · English

Get inspired by the analogue photographic process!

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12:06

Light Lens Lab APO - the best 35mm lens I've used

25K views · 1w ago · 12:06

Guest: Light Lens Lab APO

I reviewed Light Lens Lab's latest release: the 35mm F/2 Apochromatic lens for M-Mount. Tested across digital and various film stocks, I share why this is my new favourite 35mm lens. Check it out at Ways to support my work PRINTS

Topics: About this review · What is the LLL APO? · Sample reel · Image Quality · Close focus range · Build/Handling

📚 Book mentioned: Buy the book

19:11

Bangkok Street Photography vlog | 35mm film

55K views · 3w ago · 19:11

A vlog covering my time on the streets of Bangkok in late August 2026. I used the Leica M-A with various lenses and film stocks. SUPPORT MY WORK PRINTS Buy my Zine FILM GEAR USED Leica M-A rangefinder (new) (used) Ilford HP5 Fujicolor 100

Topics: Camera gear · HP5 at 800 · Vivid 400 film · Ilford Gallery · Monochrome coffee and cameras · Chinatown first visit

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9:46

DXO Photolab 10 | Tested for film scans & Raw editing

6K views · 1mo ago · 9:46

I run through the biggest updates in DXO Photolab 10, and explore whether they also work for non-RAW film scans. Try DxO for Free My previous video More info on PhotoLab 10 SUPPORT MY WORK PRINTS Buy my Zine SOCIAL My Personal YouTube channel - @hashemmcadam My Blog

Topics: What is Photolab? · Depth Masking · Dust removal · Film dust removal? · Control Brush · Other masking improvements

7:26

RGB film scanning in 2026 - Are we there yet?

22K views · 1mo ago · 7:26

An update on narrowband RGB lighting for film digitisation, including the latest developments from multiple brands this year. RGB Pro light source 120 Film Holder with ANR glass Anti-static film cleaner Softloaf lab Tone Photographic @tonephotographic Tone scan studio beta

Topics: RGB progress so far · Is it worth it? TLDR · CuteNew Design latest · Sample conversions · CND new hardware · Tone Light and Studio

8:13

Thypoch Eureka 28mm review | Film and digital

12K views · 1mo ago · 8:13

The Thypoch Eureka is a compact 28mm "pancake" lens with vintage styling. In this video, I review the M-mount version to assess image quality, handling and versatility. To support my work PRINTS Buy my Zine FILM/GEAR USED Leica M-A rangefinder (new) (used) Ilford HP5 Fujicolor 100 Fuji Eterna

Topics: Price, options, features · Vintage Inspiration · Street samples & performance · Handling & build · Adapting & digital use · Positive Lock adapter

📚 Books mentioned: Buy the book · Buy the book

10:51

Mamiya 6 Review - An excellent camera

16K views · 1mo ago · 10:51

The Mamiya 6 is a 120 rangefinder camera that I'd been wanting to try for a long time. In this video, I share my impressions after shooting 7 rolls of film with one! To support my work PRINTS Buy my Zine SOCIAL My Personal YouTube channel - @hashemmcadam My Blog

Topics: Samples · MF Multi-Format capability · On the street · First impressions · Portability · Lens quality

8:56

Lumix Real Time LUTs - Film Photographer's Perspective

11K views · 2mo ago · 8:56

Guest: Lumix Real Time LUTs

In this video, I explore Real Time LUTs and how I've used them on the Lumix S1ii. Thanks to Panasonic Australia For my "Pushing Film" Lumix LUTs Try DxO for Free at To support my work PRINTS Buy my Zine SOCIAL My Personal YouTube channel - @hashemmcadam My Blog

Topics: Developing a personal style · Lumix Real Time LUTs · Making my own LUTs & Styles · Creator LUT Library · The Lab app · Mix & Match

📚 Book mentioned: Buy the book

15:16

Ricoh GR IV Monochrome Review | Compared to Black & White Film

45K views · 3mo ago · 15:16

A film photographer's review of the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera. Thanks to To support my work PRINTS Buy my Zine Ricoh GR IV Monochrome at dcexpert Australia Ilford HP5 SOCIAL My Personal YouTube channel - @hashemmcadam My Blog

Topics: Monochrome sensor advantages · Usage experience · IQ & Performance · Dynamic Range in practice · Compared to film · Printing

11:30

Using a Thypoch Industrial Lens for Film Scanning

8.5K views · 3mo ago · 11:30

I've been testing an industrial machine-vision lens for digitising 35mm film, and share my thoughts and samples in this video. This @Thypoch line-scan lens offers a level of detail and field flatness which goes beyond conventional consumer lenses.

Topics: Quick comparison · The lens · Adapting & Mounting · Advantages · Scan comparisons · More comparisons

1:06:41

In Conversation - catching up with Nick Chen

2.4K views · 3mo ago · 1:06:41

Guest: Nick Chen

Catching up with @NickChenStudio over coffee. Nick's Youtube channel SUPPORT PRINTS Buy my Zine SOCIAL My Personal YouTube channel - @hashemmcadam My Blog

Topics: Why Nick Returned to Film Photography · From Film to Digital (and Back Again) · Building a Career in Commercial Photography · Camera Scanning Then vs Now · Printing a Medium Format Landscape · Why Camera Scanning Beats Dedicated Scanners

9:46

Better Film Scans with Pixel Shift? | Lumix High Res Test

9.7K views · 3mo ago · 9:46

Guests: Lumix High Res Test, Pixel Shift

Does high-resolution pixel-shift technology produce better film scans? In this video, I'll share how it can be useful for various applications. Film scanning tools I use/recommend Negative Lab Pro (Free trial) Essential Film Holder

Topics: The Lumix difference · Other benefits of pixel shift · Film scans & comparisons · How to use High Res mode on Lumix

📚 Book mentioned: Buy the book

10:54

Process your own slide film - E6 guide

7.5K views · 4mo ago · 10:54

My guide to processing E6 reversal film yourself. Includes tips for scanning, mounting and projecting slides. Ilford Ilfocolor chemistry Other tools I use/recommend Negative Lab Pro's positive feature for correcting slide scans- FREE trial at

Topics: What is slide film? · Video structure · Guidelines BEFORE STARTING · Prior experience · Flexibility · Mixing & Measuring

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18:40

Film Photography in Lebanon 2026

5.4K views · 4mo ago · 18:40

A vlog covering my time in Lebanon in early 2026, shooting film and meeting some of the local photography community. Three interviews are included, as marked by video chapters. SUPPORT MY WORK PRINTS Buy my Zine GEAR USED Leica M-A rangefinder Voigtländer Ultron 28mm F2 Zeiss Biogon 35mm F2.8 Pentax 645N Favourite light meter

Topics: Film photography in Beirut · Delays and the Lebanon situation · Shooting more film in Beirut · Meetup with photographers · Interviews section · Tamara

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6:21

Medium Format Street Photography

5.4K views · 4mo ago · 6:21

A discussion about the viability, pros & cons of using medium format cameras for street photography. To support my work PRINTS Buy my Zine SOCIAL My Personal YouTube channel - @hashemmcadam My Blog

Topics: Medium format street photography · Arguments for & against · My experience · Self-challenge · Tips for 120 street photography · What's next & your thoughts?

7:01

Exposure to Print Episode 3 - Trying Cyanotype

1.2K views · 5mo ago · 7:01

Guest: Trying Cyanotype

In Exposure to Print part 3, I explore the alternative printing process of cyanotypes for the first time. To support my work Buy my Zine SOCIAL My Personal YouTube channel - @hashemmcadam My Blog

Topics: What is Cyanotype printing · Trial & Error · Next steps · Why it's worth trying alternative processes

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