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I used to own a 2004 Volvo V70R wagon, a two-ton slab of Scandinavian metal with a bellowing five-cylinder turbo engine and four-piston Brembo brakes on all corners. It was uncommon to begin with, and even more rare with its three pedal arrangement. What does this say about me? It says I tend to gravitate towards things that are quirky, atypical, compelling and probably overpriced, but all rich with a kind of character that makes them special to me.
Kodak Portra 160 (120 Format)
Old faithful. Portra is readily available and is my choice for daylight film thanks to the magical way it renders skin tones, white balance and green hues. It’s very forgiving (it can easily be pushed or pulled) and it’s relatively cheap. Not that I’m shooting film to save money.
