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Alex Luyckx

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Taking time to remember all those who sacrificed themselves for the freedom of all. I've always made a point of attending a remembrance day ceremony; this year, it was in Toronto.

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#toronto #remembranceday #photography #filmphotography #believeinfilm

Remember Them

Remembrance Day in Toronto

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November 26, 2025 at 11:41 AM

Alex Luyckx

@alexluyckxphoto.bsky.social

The latest episode of Classic Camera Revival is live! And today we're all talking about one camera, the Pentax MZ-S, on loan to the team from John Roberts, who joins us on today's episode!

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#classiccamerarevival #filmphotography #believeinfilm #shootfilmbenice

Classic Camera Revival - Episode 212 | Let's All Shoot One Camera II

The team has been having fun all taking turns with the Pentax MZ-S so we all sit down and chat about it with special guest host and owner of the camera John Roberts

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November 25, 2025 at 11:54 AM

Alex Luyckx

@alexluyckxphoto.bsky.social

The massive Flintkote complex in Lockport, New York, was a lot of fun, but when it came to figuring out its history, it became a bit of a mystery.

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#urbanexploration #photography #urbex #history #industrialhistory #abandoned

Between Darkness & Light | Flintkote

One of the more interesting locations I didn't give the detail and time it deserved. This former industrial site traces back to the late 19th century as a paper mill then roofing and finally felt/soun...

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November 20, 2025 at 1:07 PM

Alex Luyckx

@alexluyckxphoto.bsky.social

Another Tier List? Sure! In this video, I rank all the developers I've reviewed—every, single, one.

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#tierlist #filmphotography #photography #believeinfilm #shootfilmbenice #youtube

Ranked Results III | B&W Film Developers

YouTube video by Alex Luyckx

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November 19, 2025 at 11:53 AM

Alex Luyckx

@alexluyckxphoto.bsky.social

The last desperate efforts to secure something of a victory in the drawn-out war all took place under the shadow of negotiations for a peace treaty.

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#history #warof1812 #photography #filmphotography #militaryhistory

1812:Revisited - Shadow Dancing

The last desperate efforts to secure something of a victory in the drawn-out war all took place under the shadow of negotiations for a peace treaty, as raiders spread out across Upper Canada and Brita...

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November 18, 2025 at 11:58 AM

Alex Luyckx

@alexluyckxphoto.bsky.social

While macro photography isn’t my thing there’s something about the Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8 that makes it a really useful lens! Beyond the details.

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#lensreview #photography #nikon #filmphotographt #shootfilmbenice #believeinfilm

Optical Review Blog No. 56 - Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm 1:2.8

Nikon is known for many things, but when it comes to their macro or rather micro lenses, they have a certain legendary status. From the original Micro-Nikkor 55mm to the mighty Micro-Nikkor 200mm f/4,...

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November 13, 2025 at 11:53 AM

Alex Luyckx

@alexluyckxphoto.bsky.social

No Technodol, no problem! There are plenty of great choices for your freezer full of Kodak Technical Pan films!

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#filmphotography #photography #kodakprofessional #technicalpan #believeinfilm #shootfilmbenice

Technically Speaking

Kodak Technical Pan

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November 12, 2025 at 1:13 PM

Alex Luyckx

@alexluyckxphoto.bsky.social

Well winter arrived in Southern Ontario and while we’re heading into slate season there are still chances at bright winter days perfect for ASA-50 films!

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#classiccamerarevival #podcast #filmphotography #photography #believeinfilm #shootfilmbenice

Classic Camera Revival – Episode 211 | The 50/50 Draw

It's still 2025, and it's still Leica's 100th birthday. And as part of the global celebration, they recently released their first Leica-branded film, Monopan 50. And the Internet was abuzz with specul...

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November 11, 2025 at 1:05 PM

Alex Luyckx

@alexluyckxphoto.bsky.social

And now, for my favourite of all the Efke films, the middle child, Efke 50. Between fine grain, sharpness, and excellent tonality, Efke 50 is the one I miss the most.

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#photography #filmphotography #believeinfilm #shootfilmbenice #efke #filmreview

Classic Film Review Blog - Efke 50

And now, for my favourite of all the Efke films, the middle child, Efke 50. Between fine grain, sharpness, and excellent tonality, Efke 50 is the one I miss the most.

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November 6, 2025 at 11:47 AM

Alex Luyckx

@alexluyckxphoto.bsky.social

The Pentax MZ-S is a wild and impressive camera that was Pentax's final professional 35mm offering, and it punches well above its weight!

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#photography #filmphotography #camerareview #believeinfilm #shootfilmbenice #pentaxmzs

The Last Pro | Pentax MZ-S Review

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November 5, 2025 at 11:31 AM

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Frames

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Southeast Asia’s oldest coffee houses on film via @kosmofoto.bsky.social kosmofoto.com/2025/11/sout... #filmphotography #filmcamera #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #shootfilm

Southeast Asia’s oldest coffee houses on film

By Lester V Ledesma The project collects Lester Ledesma’s images shot in traditional coffeehouses in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand (All pics: Lester Ledesma) Any storied locale would be bl…

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November 4, 2025 at 1:10 PM

Alex Luyckx

@alexluyckxphoto.bsky.social

A Review a few years in the making, Pentax's final professional 35mm body, the slightly strange but fantastic Pentax MZ-S!

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#photography #filmphotography #camerareview #believeinfilm #shootfilmbenice #pentaxmzs

Camera Review Blog No. 171 - Asahi Pentax MZ-S

The last truly professional 35mm SLR to come out of the Asahi Optical Company. But don't let the size and weight fool you, the Pentax MZ-S is a professional camera with some serious optics.

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November 4, 2025 at 11:51 AM

Alex Luyckx

@alexluyckxphoto.bsky.social

Folder Week is one of those film photography celebrations that is new on the block! So I took mine out for an exercise in patience.

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#photography #filmphotography #folderweek #believeinfilm #shootfilmbenice

Folder Week | An Exercise in Patience

Trying to take out a pair of folding cameras for Folder Week, but ending up only successfully shooting a single camera. And Exercise in patience for sure.

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October 30, 2025 at 11:02 AM

Alex Luyckx

@alexluyckxphoto.bsky.social

Taking a walk through downtown Burlington before getting a haircut and using a new combination on the Sensorex!

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#filmphotography #photography #believeinfilm #shootfilmbenice #burlingtonON

Down By the Bay

A quick Walk Before the Barber

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October 29, 2025 at 10:31 AM

Alex Luyckx

@alexluyckxphoto.bsky.social

The latest episode of Classic Camera Revival is live! Join Chris as she recounts her trip to Iceland, a Polaroid I-2 and Zero Regrets (except for the lack of rain-proof pants).

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#classiccamerarevival #podcast #iceland #photography #filmphotography #shootfilmbenice

Classic Camera Revival - Episode 210 | Chasing North

A trip to Iceland, a Polaroid I-2 and Zero Regrets (expect for the lack of rain proof pants).

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October 28, 2025 at 11:22 AM

Alex Luyckx

@alexluyckxphoto.bsky.social

Form, Function, Light and Sweet Treats. The former McCormick Candy Factory in London, Ontario!

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#photography #urbanexploration #filmphotography

Between Darkness & Light | McCormick Candy Factory

A Palace of Light abandoned, the former McCormick's Candy factory in London, Ontario produced some amazing images for my portfolio despite only visiting the location once.

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October 23, 2025 at 10:29 AM

Alex Luyckx

@alexluyckxphoto.bsky.social

I'm back with another tier list video, where I rank all the expired black & white film I've shot! And there won't be any surprises on this list if you know my work!

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#filmphotography #photography #believeinfilm #shootfilmbenice #expiredfilm

Ranked Results II | Expired B&W Film Tier List

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October 22, 2025 at 11:28 AM

Alex Luyckx

@alexluyckxphoto.bsky.social

The war grinds on into the fall, with more action on the American eastern seaboard, the Siege of Fort Erie Lifts, and the Royal Navy maintains control of Lake Ontario.

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#photography #history #warof1812 #believeinfilm #shootfilmbenice

1812: Revisited - Let That Be Your Last Battlefield

The war had become a stalemate, and peace negotiations reached an impasse. Drummond's siege remained in place but had been reduced to ineffective artillery fire, and most of his troops were reduced by...

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October 21, 2025 at 11:06 AM

Alex Luyckx

@alexluyckxphoto.bsky.social

To all my American friends who are attending today’s No King’s protests! We’re with you here in Canada! Stay safe, stay peaceful, avoid those trying to incite violence! The US has no king!

#nokings

October 18, 2025 at 1:21 PM

Alex Luyckx

@alexluyckxphoto.bsky.social

A1 - Hi I'm Alex, from Ontario, Canada. I focus mainly on film as a medium in the black & white space. I develop all my own film and own way too many cameras. Most of my photography is focused on urban spaces, events, and documentary. I've been doing this for over twenty years now. #photochat

October 16, 2025 at 4:05 PM

Alex Luyckx

@alexluyckxphoto.bsky.social

I'm so glad to see that #photochat is back again! And I'm looking forward to seeing where the amazing @stevebrokaw.bsky.social is going to take this fantastic bit of online community! See everyone there!

Steve Brokaw @stevebrokaw.bsky.social · Oct 16

Today is Episode 1 of #Photochat hosted by Steve Brokaw. As mentioned earlier I'll be hosting our monthly photochat after a successful run by @alexluyckxphoto.bsky.social. We start at noon EST today. The topic for October's chat is "getting to know each other in the community". Stop by and say HI