Chad Hill
@chadhill.bsky.social
Archaeologist, photographer, dilettante.
Primarily posting nerdy analogue photography BS: 110-8x10. Photography = catharsis.
Co-Winner, 2022 #ShittyCameraChallenge - InstantRegret
(Avatar is the dad from the awesome kids book “Pokko and the Drum”)
Primarily posting nerdy analogue photography BS: 110-8x10. Photography = catharsis.
Co-Winner, 2022 #ShittyCameraChallenge - InstantRegret
(Avatar is the dad from the awesome kids book “Pokko and the Drum”)
Other-hobby cross posting:
I was recently gifted this beautiful Controlaire Galloping Ghost R/C transmitter c.1965, saved from the trash!
Tonight I finished converting it to work with modern (reliable) equipment. ❤️❤️
#VintageRC #RadioControl
I was recently gifted this beautiful Controlaire Galloping Ghost R/C transmitter c.1965, saved from the trash!
Tonight I finished converting it to work with modern (reliable) equipment. ❤️❤️
#VintageRC #RadioControl
December 4, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Other-hobby cross posting:
I was recently gifted this beautiful Controlaire Galloping Ghost R/C transmitter c.1965, saved from the trash!
Tonight I finished converting it to work with modern (reliable) equipment. ❤️❤️
#VintageRC #RadioControl
I was recently gifted this beautiful Controlaire Galloping Ghost R/C transmitter c.1965, saved from the trash!
Tonight I finished converting it to work with modern (reliable) equipment. ❤️❤️
#VintageRC #RadioControl
December 3, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Rainy day at the Buttercup Cottage barn, Philadelphia 2025
E-300 Olympus, kit lens, b+w “sepia” mode!
Quick stop at my camera test location. Pretty nice for a 22 year old digital. Hard to believe it’s a pro-summer camera only 5 years removed from the D1. 😅
#ShittyCameraChallenge #Olympus
E-300 Olympus, kit lens, b+w “sepia” mode!
Quick stop at my camera test location. Pretty nice for a 22 year old digital. Hard to believe it’s a pro-summer camera only 5 years removed from the D1. 😅
#ShittyCameraChallenge #Olympus
December 2, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Rainy day at the Buttercup Cottage barn, Philadelphia 2025
E-300 Olympus, kit lens, b+w “sepia” mode!
Quick stop at my camera test location. Pretty nice for a 22 year old digital. Hard to believe it’s a pro-summer camera only 5 years removed from the D1. 😅
#ShittyCameraChallenge #Olympus
E-300 Olympus, kit lens, b+w “sepia” mode!
Quick stop at my camera test location. Pretty nice for a 22 year old digital. Hard to believe it’s a pro-summer camera only 5 years removed from the D1. 😅
#ShittyCameraChallenge #Olympus
December 2, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Making friends, Amman 2025
Pentax 645n, 45-85 4.5, Kodak Gold
A local Bedouin shepherd in the city.
#BelieveInFilm #Fieldwork #Jordan
Pentax 645n, 45-85 4.5, Kodak Gold
A local Bedouin shepherd in the city.
#BelieveInFilm #Fieldwork #Jordan
December 2, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Making friends, Amman 2025
Pentax 645n, 45-85 4.5, Kodak Gold
A local Bedouin shepherd in the city.
#BelieveInFilm #Fieldwork #Jordan
Pentax 645n, 45-85 4.5, Kodak Gold
A local Bedouin shepherd in the city.
#BelieveInFilm #Fieldwork #Jordan
I thought I’d get a jump on the #ShittyCameraChallenge by popping the lovely(?) Fed 5b in my bag to shoot with as I walked across campus today.
But I managed to only grab color film on my way out the door! 😅🤦♂️🤦♂️
#BelieveInFilm #NoTheOtherFilm #CameraGear
But I managed to only grab color film on my way out the door! 😅🤦♂️🤦♂️
#BelieveInFilm #NoTheOtherFilm #CameraGear
December 1, 2025 at 6:55 PM
I thought I’d get a jump on the #ShittyCameraChallenge by popping the lovely(?) Fed 5b in my bag to shoot with as I walked across campus today.
But I managed to only grab color film on my way out the door! 😅🤦♂️🤦♂️
#BelieveInFilm #NoTheOtherFilm #CameraGear
But I managed to only grab color film on my way out the door! 😅🤦♂️🤦♂️
#BelieveInFilm #NoTheOtherFilm #CameraGear
In the lab, Ashoka Siddapur, Karnataka, India 2025
Ricoh GR1, motipix 50d
#BelieveInFilm #Fieldwork #India
Ricoh GR1, motipix 50d
#BelieveInFilm #Fieldwork #India
November 30, 2025 at 3:45 AM
In the lab, Ashoka Siddapur, Karnataka, India 2025
Ricoh GR1, motipix 50d
#BelieveInFilm #Fieldwork #India
Ricoh GR1, motipix 50d
#BelieveInFilm #Fieldwork #India
Adventures in Museum Collections, Crystal Skull, British Museum, London 2025
Nikon f100, 50mm 1.4 G, HP5+
This faux antiquity has been in the BM collection for ~130 years. But now the museum signs grapple with the problems of how it was collected and represented in the past. 😅🥶🤔🤔
#BelieveInFilm
Nikon f100, 50mm 1.4 G, HP5+
This faux antiquity has been in the BM collection for ~130 years. But now the museum signs grapple with the problems of how it was collected and represented in the past. 😅🥶🤔🤔
#BelieveInFilm
November 29, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Adventures in Museum Collections, Crystal Skull, British Museum, London 2025
Nikon f100, 50mm 1.4 G, HP5+
This faux antiquity has been in the BM collection for ~130 years. But now the museum signs grapple with the problems of how it was collected and represented in the past. 😅🥶🤔🤔
#BelieveInFilm
Nikon f100, 50mm 1.4 G, HP5+
This faux antiquity has been in the BM collection for ~130 years. But now the museum signs grapple with the problems of how it was collected and represented in the past. 😅🥶🤔🤔
#BelieveInFilm
Muhlenverg’s Encampment, Valley Forge, Pennylvania 2025
B+J Grover 8x10, Wollaston 125mm f1.6mm, Lupex Contact Printing Paper (rated at ISO .02), ~6s @ f2.7.
#BelieveInFilm #PaperNegative #LargeFormat
B+J Grover 8x10, Wollaston 125mm f1.6mm, Lupex Contact Printing Paper (rated at ISO .02), ~6s @ f2.7.
#BelieveInFilm #PaperNegative #LargeFormat
November 26, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Muhlenverg’s Encampment, Valley Forge, Pennylvania 2025
B+J Grover 8x10, Wollaston 125mm f1.6mm, Lupex Contact Printing Paper (rated at ISO .02), ~6s @ f2.7.
#BelieveInFilm #PaperNegative #LargeFormat
B+J Grover 8x10, Wollaston 125mm f1.6mm, Lupex Contact Printing Paper (rated at ISO .02), ~6s @ f2.7.
#BelieveInFilm #PaperNegative #LargeFormat
Reposted by Chad Hill
I am very happy to announce that J Lane Dry Plates testing is complete and we will be taking orders via the online shop beginning November 25th! www.pictoriographica.com
Speed improved to ASA 8
Pricing remains the same as it has been ever since 2017.
Speed improved to ASA 8
Pricing remains the same as it has been ever since 2017.
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 AM
I am very happy to announce that J Lane Dry Plates testing is complete and we will be taking orders via the online shop beginning November 25th! www.pictoriographica.com
Speed improved to ASA 8
Pricing remains the same as it has been ever since 2017.
Speed improved to ASA 8
Pricing remains the same as it has been ever since 2017.
Very excited that J Lane plates are back in production and accepting orders.
I love Zebra dry plates, too, but more options are great. And “speedplates” are not available elsewhere!
www.instagram.com/p/DRfTJrBEVF...
#BelieveInFilm #BelieveInGlassPlates
I love Zebra dry plates, too, but more options are great. And “speedplates” are not available elsewhere!
www.instagram.com/p/DRfTJrBEVF...
#BelieveInFilm #BelieveInGlassPlates
Jason Lane on Instagram: "Now taking orders for J Lane Dry Plates! Pre-coated Black and White photographic dry plates now rated at ASA 8. Pop on over to the website at www.pictoriographica.com and f...
J. Lane Dry Plates offer a distinct film photography experience with pre-coated ASA 8 plates. Learn about their production process, shipping details, and how to incorporate them into your photography ...
www.instagram.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Very excited that J Lane plates are back in production and accepting orders.
I love Zebra dry plates, too, but more options are great. And “speedplates” are not available elsewhere!
www.instagram.com/p/DRfTJrBEVF...
#BelieveInFilm #BelieveInGlassPlates
I love Zebra dry plates, too, but more options are great. And “speedplates” are not available elsewhere!
www.instagram.com/p/DRfTJrBEVF...
#BelieveInFilm #BelieveInGlassPlates
Oh ffs:
Do. Not. Want.
Do. Not. Want.
November 24, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Oh ffs:
Do. Not. Want.
Do. Not. Want.
Faux Large Format Photographer, London 2025
Nikon f100, 24-120f4vr, hp5+
I crossed the street to check out what kinda camera he was shooting. He took a picture of me saying “oh it’s fake!” And handed me this cool printout. 😅
#BelieveInFilm #ButNotThisGuy 😂
Nikon f100, 24-120f4vr, hp5+
I crossed the street to check out what kinda camera he was shooting. He took a picture of me saying “oh it’s fake!” And handed me this cool printout. 😅
#BelieveInFilm #ButNotThisGuy 😂
November 24, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Faux Large Format Photographer, London 2025
Nikon f100, 24-120f4vr, hp5+
I crossed the street to check out what kinda camera he was shooting. He took a picture of me saying “oh it’s fake!” And handed me this cool printout. 😅
#BelieveInFilm #ButNotThisGuy 😂
Nikon f100, 24-120f4vr, hp5+
I crossed the street to check out what kinda camera he was shooting. He took a picture of me saying “oh it’s fake!” And handed me this cool printout. 😅
#BelieveInFilm #ButNotThisGuy 😂
The museum endures, London 2025
#TrichromeParty shot with Nikon f100, Nikon 17-35 2.8, hp5+
#BelieveInFilm #TrichromeEverything
#TrichromeParty shot with Nikon f100, Nikon 17-35 2.8, hp5+
#BelieveInFilm #TrichromeEverything
November 23, 2025 at 5:18 PM
The museum endures, London 2025
#TrichromeParty shot with Nikon f100, Nikon 17-35 2.8, hp5+
#BelieveInFilm #TrichromeEverything
#TrichromeParty shot with Nikon f100, Nikon 17-35 2.8, hp5+
#BelieveInFilm #TrichromeEverything
What’s your favorite under-appreciated camera?
Every time I carry it, I am reminded that the zx-m (a hand-me-down from a neighbor) is a delight.
Uses all the great Pentax mf lenses. Lightweight. Nice display. Av. Winder. Usually available for ~$20! Better than a k1000.
#BelieveInFilm #CameraGear
Every time I carry it, I am reminded that the zx-m (a hand-me-down from a neighbor) is a delight.
Uses all the great Pentax mf lenses. Lightweight. Nice display. Av. Winder. Usually available for ~$20! Better than a k1000.
#BelieveInFilm #CameraGear
November 22, 2025 at 4:25 PM
What’s your favorite under-appreciated camera?
Every time I carry it, I am reminded that the zx-m (a hand-me-down from a neighbor) is a delight.
Uses all the great Pentax mf lenses. Lightweight. Nice display. Av. Winder. Usually available for ~$20! Better than a k1000.
#BelieveInFilm #CameraGear
Every time I carry it, I am reminded that the zx-m (a hand-me-down from a neighbor) is a delight.
Uses all the great Pentax mf lenses. Lightweight. Nice display. Av. Winder. Usually available for ~$20! Better than a k1000.
#BelieveInFilm #CameraGear
A track in the desert, eastern Jordan 2025
Pentax 645n, 45-85 4.5, delta 100
It was a big day when we got to this spot, after failing to find the right trail for a couple years.
#BelieveInFilm #Fieldwork
Pentax 645n, 45-85 4.5, delta 100
It was a big day when we got to this spot, after failing to find the right trail for a couple years.
#BelieveInFilm #Fieldwork
November 22, 2025 at 5:22 AM
A track in the desert, eastern Jordan 2025
Pentax 645n, 45-85 4.5, delta 100
It was a big day when we got to this spot, after failing to find the right trail for a couple years.
#BelieveInFilm #Fieldwork
Pentax 645n, 45-85 4.5, delta 100
It was a big day when we got to this spot, after failing to find the right trail for a couple years.
#BelieveInFilm #Fieldwork
A thread of #SoundsOfShutters for Bsky.
Starting with a favorite, the ensign special reflex: the long shutter lever cranks a big mirror out of the way mechanically before tripping the (somewhat finicky and complex) focal plane shutter.
#CameraGear #BelieveInFilm h/t @mikecrivellos.bsky.social
Starting with a favorite, the ensign special reflex: the long shutter lever cranks a big mirror out of the way mechanically before tripping the (somewhat finicky and complex) focal plane shutter.
#CameraGear #BelieveInFilm h/t @mikecrivellos.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 10:25 PM
A thread of #SoundsOfShutters for Bsky.
Starting with a favorite, the ensign special reflex: the long shutter lever cranks a big mirror out of the way mechanically before tripping the (somewhat finicky and complex) focal plane shutter.
#CameraGear #BelieveInFilm h/t @mikecrivellos.bsky.social
Starting with a favorite, the ensign special reflex: the long shutter lever cranks a big mirror out of the way mechanically before tripping the (somewhat finicky and complex) focal plane shutter.
#CameraGear #BelieveInFilm h/t @mikecrivellos.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 9:34 PM
November 18, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Reposted by Chad Hill
How about another #ShittyCameraChallenge holiday sale for charity?
More info coming soon…
And how about a #ShittyCameraChallenge Black & White Tie Winter Wonder Challenge?
December 1st through January 31st, a B&W themed #ShittyCameraChallenge.
More info coming soon…
And how about a #ShittyCameraChallenge Black & White Tie Winter Wonder Challenge?
December 1st through January 31st, a B&W themed #ShittyCameraChallenge.
a close up of a man with the words how about that behind him
ALT: a close up of a man with the words how about that behind him
media.tenor.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:20 PM
How about another #ShittyCameraChallenge holiday sale for charity?
More info coming soon…
And how about a #ShittyCameraChallenge Black & White Tie Winter Wonder Challenge?
December 1st through January 31st, a B&W themed #ShittyCameraChallenge.
More info coming soon…
And how about a #ShittyCameraChallenge Black & White Tie Winter Wonder Challenge?
December 1st through January 31st, a B&W themed #ShittyCameraChallenge.
November 17, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Watched the Princes Bride for the first time with my daughter tonight. She went to bed quoting lines. My work here is done. ❤️❤️❤️
a man with a mustache says hello my name is inigo montoya you killed my father prepare to die
Alt: a man with a mustache says hello my name is inigo montoya you killed my father prepare to die
media.tenor.com
November 16, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Watched the Princes Bride for the first time with my daughter tonight. She went to bed quoting lines. My work here is done. ❤️❤️❤️
The bakehouse at Rittenhouse Town (c.1743), Philadelphia 2025
B+J “Grover” 8x10, Wollaston 125mm f1.6 meniscus lens, Lupex contact paper (rated at .02iso!), ~6s exposure at f2
Channeling some soft pictorialist landscapes! 😅
#BelieveInFilm #Pictorialism #LargeFormat
B+J “Grover” 8x10, Wollaston 125mm f1.6 meniscus lens, Lupex contact paper (rated at .02iso!), ~6s exposure at f2
Channeling some soft pictorialist landscapes! 😅
#BelieveInFilm #Pictorialism #LargeFormat
November 14, 2025 at 3:19 AM
The bakehouse at Rittenhouse Town (c.1743), Philadelphia 2025
B+J “Grover” 8x10, Wollaston 125mm f1.6 meniscus lens, Lupex contact paper (rated at .02iso!), ~6s exposure at f2
Channeling some soft pictorialist landscapes! 😅
#BelieveInFilm #Pictorialism #LargeFormat
B+J “Grover” 8x10, Wollaston 125mm f1.6 meniscus lens, Lupex contact paper (rated at .02iso!), ~6s exposure at f2
Channeling some soft pictorialist landscapes! 😅
#BelieveInFilm #Pictorialism #LargeFormat
Plonk plonk, Philadelphia 2025
B+J Grover 8x10, Wollaston 125mm f1.6 meniscus lens, Adox Lupex paper negative (rated @ iso .02!?!?!),
A selfie test. 1500ws flash on full just out of frame @ f2. 😅 the slowest image i’ve ever shot. 😅😅
#PaperNegative #SilverChloride #BelieveInFilm #SoftFocus 🎞️📸
B+J Grover 8x10, Wollaston 125mm f1.6 meniscus lens, Adox Lupex paper negative (rated @ iso .02!?!?!),
A selfie test. 1500ws flash on full just out of frame @ f2. 😅 the slowest image i’ve ever shot. 😅😅
#PaperNegative #SilverChloride #BelieveInFilm #SoftFocus 🎞️📸
November 13, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Plonk plonk, Philadelphia 2025
B+J Grover 8x10, Wollaston 125mm f1.6 meniscus lens, Adox Lupex paper negative (rated @ iso .02!?!?!),
A selfie test. 1500ws flash on full just out of frame @ f2. 😅 the slowest image i’ve ever shot. 😅😅
#PaperNegative #SilverChloride #BelieveInFilm #SoftFocus 🎞️📸
B+J Grover 8x10, Wollaston 125mm f1.6 meniscus lens, Adox Lupex paper negative (rated @ iso .02!?!?!),
A selfie test. 1500ws flash on full just out of frame @ f2. 😅 the slowest image i’ve ever shot. 😅😅
#PaperNegative #SilverChloride #BelieveInFilm #SoftFocus 🎞️📸
Signaling, Black Desert, Jordan 2025
Pentax 645n, 45-85 4.5, delta 100
These more recent features are actively used by herders to help navigate the landscape.
#BelieveInFilm #Fieldwork #Jordan
Pentax 645n, 45-85 4.5, delta 100
These more recent features are actively used by herders to help navigate the landscape.
#BelieveInFilm #Fieldwork #Jordan
November 13, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Signaling, Black Desert, Jordan 2025
Pentax 645n, 45-85 4.5, delta 100
These more recent features are actively used by herders to help navigate the landscape.
#BelieveInFilm #Fieldwork #Jordan
Pentax 645n, 45-85 4.5, delta 100
These more recent features are actively used by herders to help navigate the landscape.
#BelieveInFilm #Fieldwork #Jordan