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Alex Luyckx
@alexluyckxphoto.bsky.social
Film photographer in a digital world, husband, father, kitchen explorer, and reenactor of the War of 1812. Lens for Hire.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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The Last Pro | Pentax MZ-S Review
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November 5, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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
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
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
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
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
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
YouTube video by Alex Luyckx
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October 22, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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
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
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
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!
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
October 16, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Photo Walks, whether big or small, long or short, in new places or old familiar stomping grounds, are great for your photography!

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#photography #photowalk #social #believeinfilm #shootfilmbenice #shootphotosbenice
Photo Walks | Art & Socialisation
Why photo walks, all photo walks matter. Solo, Small, Large, or Massive, just get out there and make photos!
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October 16, 2025 at 10:49 AM
My first impressions of the Pentax MZ-S! A far lighter, far different take on a professional camera than what I have used in the past!

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#filmphotography #camerareview #believeinfilm #shootfilmbenice #pentaxmzs
The Last Pro - Asahi Pentax MZ-S
A First Look
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October 15, 2025 at 12:06 PM
The latest episode of CCR is live! Join CCR as we sit down with Pedro, founder of Cinemot and Lisbon's only film photography shop, Machines from Another Time!

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#cinemot #classiccamerarevival #filmphotography #podcast #shootfilmbenice #believeinfilm
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 209 | A Sit Down with Cinemot
Alex sits down with Pedro who founded Porto's only film-only camera shop and is the brains behind Máquinas de Outros Tempos and Cinemot film.
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October 14, 2025 at 12:35 PM
The Polaroid that started it all, and my enjoyment of Polaroid Pack Film, the Colorpack II! It's simple, it's plastic, but it is so fantastic!

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#camerareview #filmphotography #photography #polaroid #instantphotography #shootfilmbenice #believeinfilm
Bonus Camera Review - Polaroid Colorpack II
My first taste with Polaroid Pack film came in this interesting ridged plastic body Colorpack II. Which I found out was the first of such camera that could use colour film!
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October 9, 2025 at 11:03 AM