Jim Grey
@jimgrey.net
The fellow behind Down the Road, blog.jimgrey.net, about old cameras and old roads. But I lead software engineering teams for my supper.
Links to all of my sites: www.jimgrey.net.
Indianapolis, Indiana.
Links to all of my sites: www.jimgrey.net.
Indianapolis, Indiana.
A little neon, from Mishawaka, Indiana. Olympus XA, AristaPan 100, LegacyPro L110 Dilution B. #filmphotography #believeinfilm
December 8, 2025 at 12:28 AM
A little neon, from Mishawaka, Indiana. Olympus XA, AristaPan 100, LegacyPro L110 Dilution B. #filmphotography #believeinfilm
The blog posts I liked best this week, collected for you.
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The blog posts I liked best this week, collected for you.
blog.jimgrey.net
December 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The blog posts I liked best this week, collected for you.
A look at an 19th-century bridge still carrying traffic in Goshen, Indiana.
https://blog.jimgrey.net/2025/12/04/the-1898-indiana-avenue-bridge-in-goshen/
https://blog.jimgrey.net/2025/12/04/the-1898-indiana-avenue-bridge-in-goshen/
December 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
A look at an 19th-century bridge still carrying traffic in Goshen, Indiana.
https://blog.jimgrey.net/2025/12/04/the-1898-indiana-avenue-bridge-in-goshen/
https://blog.jimgrey.net/2025/12/04/the-1898-indiana-avenue-bridge-in-goshen/
Siloed. Olympus Trip 35 on Fujifilm Superia HQ 200 expired at EI 50, 2024. #believeinfilm #filmphotography
December 2, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Siloed. Olympus Trip 35 on Fujifilm Superia HQ 200 expired at EI 50, 2024. #believeinfilm #filmphotography
Michigan St. bridge over the St. Joseph River, South Bend, IN. Nikon FE, 50mm f/1.8 Nikon Series E, Fujifilm 400, 2023. #filmphotography #believeinfilm
December 2, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Michigan St. bridge over the St. Joseph River, South Bend, IN. Nikon FE, 50mm f/1.8 Nikon Series E, Fujifilm 400, 2023. #filmphotography #believeinfilm
The old cars I found parked in November.
Old cars parked: November 2025
The old cars I found parked in November.
blog.jimgrey.net
December 2, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The old cars I found parked in November.
Go home, INDOT, you're drunk! Pentax ME SE, 35mm f/2.8 SMC Pentax-A, Fujicolor 200. #believeinfilm #filmphotography
November 29, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Go home, INDOT, you're drunk! Pentax ME SE, 35mm f/2.8 SMC Pentax-A, Fujicolor 200. #believeinfilm #filmphotography
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My writing elsewhere ▷ I am writing my life story, as told through the automobiles I've owned or that were significant in my life, over at Curbside Classic. It's a 13-part series. In the first article, I write about my childhood and the cars my parents owned. Read The Cars of…
My writing elsewhere ▷ I am writing my life story, as told through the automobiles I've owned or that were significant in my life, over at Curbside Classic. It's a 13-part series. In the first article, I write about my childhood and the cars my parents owned. Read The Cars of…
Recommended reading
My writing elsewhere ▷ I am writing my life story, as told through the automobiles I've owned or that were significant in my life, over at Curbside Classic. It's a 13-part series. In the first article, I write about my childhood and the cars my parents owned. Read The Cars of My Childhood: Growing Up Loving Cars
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November 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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My writing elsewhere ▷ I am writing my life story, as told through the automobiles I've owned or that were significant in my life, over at Curbside Classic. It's a 13-part series. In the first article, I write about my childhood and the cars my parents owned. Read The Cars of…
My writing elsewhere ▷ I am writing my life story, as told through the automobiles I've owned or that were significant in my life, over at Curbside Classic. It's a 13-part series. In the first article, I write about my childhood and the cars my parents owned. Read The Cars of…
An 1887 bridge, restored, in Aurora, Indiana. It used to carry US 50!
Revisiting the George Street Bridge on Old US 50 in Aurora, Indiana
An 1887 bridge, restored, in Aurora, Indiana. It used to carry US 50!
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November 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM
An 1887 bridge, restored, in Aurora, Indiana. It used to carry US 50!
A look down a festive street in Downtown Indianapolis.
single frame: Carrollton Avenue in the Bottleworks District
A look down a festive street in Downtown Indianapolis.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM
A look down a festive street in Downtown Indianapolis.
Do you remember what Kodak Plus-X looks like? Not the results - the undeveloped film.
The color of Kodak Plus-X
Do you remember what Kodak Plus-X looks like? Not the results - the undeveloped film.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Do you remember what Kodak Plus-X looks like? Not the results - the undeveloped film.
A review of the Nikon F2, a very well-built 35mm SLR for pros. I examine why a hobbyist photographer should own one -- or why not.
Nikon F2
A review of the Nikon F2, a very well-built 35mm SLR for pros. I examine why a hobbyist photographer should own one -- or why not.
blog.jimgrey.net
November 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
A review of the Nikon F2, a very well-built 35mm SLR for pros. I examine why a hobbyist photographer should own one -- or why not.
The best of the blogs this week, all in one place for easy reading.
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The best of the blogs this week, all in one place for easy reading.
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November 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The best of the blogs this week, all in one place for easy reading.
The 1878 bridge over Loughery Creek in Ohio and Dearborn Counties in Indiana is the last one of its design in the world
A one-of-a-kind bridge in far southeastern Indiana is well known to bridgefans.
A one-of-a-kind bridge in far southeastern Indiana is well known to bridgefans.
The 1878 bridge over Loughery Creek in Ohio and Dearborn Counties in Indiana is the last one of its design in the world
A one-of-a-kind bridge in far southeastern Indiana is well known to bridgefans.
blog.jimgrey.net
November 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The 1878 bridge over Loughery Creek in Ohio and Dearborn Counties in Indiana is the last one of its design in the world
A one-of-a-kind bridge in far southeastern Indiana is well known to bridgefans.
A one-of-a-kind bridge in far southeastern Indiana is well known to bridgefans.
A Polaroid print of my mom and grandparents leaning on my dad's car. Mom was pregnant with me at the time.
My dad’s 1966 Ford Galaxie 500
A Polaroid print of my mom and grandparents leaning on my dad's car. Mom was pregnant with me at the time.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
A Polaroid print of my mom and grandparents leaning on my dad's car. Mom was pregnant with me at the time.
I've bought a lot of old cameras on eBay. Here's how to lower your risk of buying broken junk.
Buying vintage film cameras on eBay without getting burned
I've bought a lot of old cameras on eBay. Here's how to lower your risk of buying broken junk.
blog.jimgrey.net
November 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
I've bought a lot of old cameras on eBay. Here's how to lower your risk of buying broken junk.
This week's best blog posts, collected here for you.
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This week's best blog posts, collected here for you.
blog.jimgrey.net
November 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM
This week's best blog posts, collected here for you.
Our favorite watering hole, north Indianapolis.
single frame: The Rusty Bucket
Our favorite watering hole, north Indianapolis.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Our favorite watering hole, north Indianapolis.
My book of essays and stories turns 5 today and I have a special offer for you.
My book of stories and essays, A Place to Start, turns 5
My book of essays and stories turns 5 today and I have a special offer for you.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
My book of essays and stories turns 5 today and I have a special offer for you.
I got my Pentax ME SE back from a complete overhaul -- and then promptly dropped and damaged it.
Back from CLA: my Pentax ME SE
I got my Pentax ME SE back from a complete overhaul -- and then promptly dropped and damaged it.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
I got my Pentax ME SE back from a complete overhaul -- and then promptly dropped and damaged it.
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As you know I regularly buy "as is" cameras. My typical go to is @usedphotopro.com although I search other places as well. Here's a blog post on how I test used cameras to see if I want to invest. If you have other tips please share them:
www.filmphotographylust.com/2025/11/tips...
www.filmphotographylust.com/2025/11/tips...
Tips For Buying a Used Film Camera
Welcome to my blog about all things film photography. We'll talk about books, cameras, film stock, etc. If it's film it's game.
www.filmphotographylust.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:48 PM
As you know I regularly buy "as is" cameras. My typical go to is @usedphotopro.com although I search other places as well. Here's a blog post on how I test used cameras to see if I want to invest. If you have other tips please share them:
www.filmphotographylust.com/2025/11/tips...
www.filmphotographylust.com/2025/11/tips...
Bicycle shop and Studebaker truck in Aurora, IN. Pentax ME SE and 35/2.8 SMC Pentax-A on Fujicolor 200. #believeinfilm #ilmphotography
November 8, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Bicycle shop and Studebaker truck in Aurora, IN. Pentax ME SE and 35/2.8 SMC Pentax-A on Fujicolor 200. #believeinfilm #ilmphotography
The blog articles I liked best this week, collected for you.
Recommended reading
The blog articles I liked best this week, collected for you.
blog.jimgrey.net
November 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The blog articles I liked best this week, collected for you.
Some more photos from the film-photographSome more photos from the film-photography meetup I attended.y meetup I attended.
Candids from the film-photography meetup
Some more photos from the film-photography meetup I attended.
blog.jimgrey.net
November 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Some more photos from the film-photographSome more photos from the film-photography meetup I attended.y meetup I attended.
The old cars I found while out and about in October.
Old cars parked, October 2025
The old cars I found while out and about in October.
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November 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The old cars I found while out and about in October.