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A podcast about collecting cameras and the celebrated individuals who collect them. Each episode, we chat with collectors about the art of the camera, design, acquisition, the perfect deal, display solutions, and the search for that one particular camera...
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Saturday Jul 02, 2022
Saturday Jul 02, 2022
Episode #14: The Ephemeral Machine: The Farewell Episode
Dear Listeners,
The Ephemeral Machine: A Podcast About Collecting Cameras presents its Farewell Episode.
Please join me for a very brief message as I conclude this podcast and venture on to other exciting and creative opportunities.
It has been my pleasure to present these previous thirteen episodes and I hope that you have found them entertaining, rewarding, and educational.
My very best wishes to all in the Film Photography Community as I bid you a fond adieu.
Michael Kaplan
Columbus, Ohio
July 2022
Our lively music: "Carefree In France" Jonny Boyle
Friday Jun 17, 2022
Friday Jun 17, 2022
Episode #13: The Silver Halide Sessions - James Ollinger: The Genre Collector
The Ephemeral Machine presents another in the series of The Silver Halide Sessions: Interviews with Collectors, Aficionados, Historians, and Archivists.
Occasionally, a member of our community focusses on a very specific area of Camera Collecting and in doing so, provides access to a veritable wealth of information that allows us to align with a different and fascination aspect of this hobby..
James Ollinger has endeavored to endow his already substantial collection of cameras and ephemera with a robust and carefully documented array of light meters that track historically and technologically. Through this comprehensive intersection of two invaluable tools of photography, the camera and the light meter, James has offered a unique perspective into the Camera Collection universe. One that needs to be explored at a deeper level and one that we will discuss in greater detail.
Take a moment and browse to James' website: The Eclectic Photography Resource
Many of the cameras and/or references made during the episode have been posted to the following social media:
The Ephemeral Machine Instagram Page
The Ephemeral Machine Facebook Page
Send along an email with comments, thoughts, and suggestions (theephemeralmachine@gmail.com)
Our lively music: "Carefree In France" Jonny Boyle
Stay tuned! More Silver Halide Sessions coming soon!
Monday May 30, 2022
Monday May 30, 2022
Episode #12: The Silver Halide Sessions - Marti Steiner Jones: The Legacy Collector
The Ephemeral Machine presents another in the series of The Silver Halide Sessions: Interviews with Collectors, Aficionados, Historians, and Archivists.
The world of Film Camera Collecting would not be complete without an appreciation of the earlier representations of this complex and comprehensive interest. Marti Steiner Jones maintains an extensive collection of cameras and photographic ephemera that pre-predates the traditional rangefinder and Single Lens Reflex timeline. As the past president of the Photographic Historical Society of New England, her influence and contribution to the various facets of Camera Collecting are internationally acknowledged and valued throughout the Film Photography Community. Join us for an insightful and in-depth conversation.
Take a moment and browse to Marti's website: Marti's Camera Room
Many of the cameras and/or references made during the episode have been posted to the following social media:
The Ephemeral Machine Instagram Page
The Ephemeral Machine Facebook Page
Send along an email with comments, thoughts, and suggestions (theephemeralmachine@gmail.com)
Our lively music: "Carefree In France" Jonny Boyle
Stay tuned! More Silver Halide Sessions coming soon!
Monday Apr 18, 2022
Monday Apr 18, 2022
Episode #11: The Silver Halide Sessions - Alyssa Chiarello: The Collector as Altruist
The Ephemeral Machine presents another in the series of The Silver Halide Sessions: Interviews with Collectors, Aficionados, Historians, and Archivists.
Aly’s Vintage Camera Alley has become a staple in the Film Camera Community’s clearinghouse of information, research, history and technique. Aly’s well-defined approach to helping those interested in investing time and energy into this wonderful hobby is refreshing and candid and we all benefit from her website and Youtube Channel. Whether it be a simple fix to aide in the resurrection of a vintage camera or a review of a film stock or recent acquisition, there is always something to be gained by tuning in.
Join us for an insightful conversation about camera collecting and how Alyssa found strength, rehabilitation, and wellness from bringing this fascination hobby into her life.
Aly's Vintage Camera Alley Instagram Page
Aly's Vintage Camera Alley Blog Website
Aly's Vintage Camera Alley Youtube Channel
Many of the cameras and/or references made during the episode have been posted to the following social media:
The Ephemeral Machine Instagram Page
The Ephemeral Machine Facebook Page
Send along an email with comments, thoughts, and suggestions (theephemeralmachine@gmail.com)
Our lively music: "Carefree In France" Jonny Boyle
Stay tuned! More Silver Halide Sessions coming soon!
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
Episode #10: The Silver Halide Sessions - Lisa Murphy: The Collector as Archivist/Historian
The Ephemeral Machine presents another in the series of The Silver Halide Sessions: Interviews with Collectors, Aficionados, Historians, and Archivists.
My guest, Lisa Murphy, hails from the east coast of Ireland, not too far from Ireland’s capital city of Dublin. Holding university degrees in archives, public history, and ancient history and archaeology, she has spent the past decade working in the fields of heritage and archives. She is currently employed as the Congregational Archivist for the Medical Missionaries of Mary where she documents and preserves the archives and records of this international missionary congregation of women religious. Her passion for history often spills over into her personal life and ultimately led her to begin her camera collecting journey in 2015. In January 2021, during Covid-19 pandemic, she decided to share insights into her hobby through her blog analoguearchivist.com. This personal project combines elements of both collecting and archival work and seeks to inform, assist, and engage with fellow collectors and photographers.
Our discussion covers an historical approach to Camera Collecting, provenance and research, the voice of Women Camera Collectors, and other engaging topics.
Join us!
Lisa Murphy's Blog: www.analoguearchivist.com
Lisa's IG: analoguearchivist
Many of the cameras and/or references made during the episode have been posted to the following social media:
The Ephemeral Machine Instagram Page
The Ephemeral Machine Facebook Page
Send along an email with comments, thoughts, and suggestions (theephemeralmachine@gmail.com)
Our lively music: "Carefree In France" Jonny Boyle
Stay tuned! More Silver Halide Sessions coming soon!
Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
Episode #9: The Silver Halide Sessions - Jeff Greenstein and Gabe Sachs: The Collector as Vox Populi
The Ephemeral Machine presents another in the series of The Silver Halide Sessions: Interviews with Collectors, Aficionados, Historians, and Archivists.
As the celebrated hosts of the popular podcast I Dream of Cameras, Jeff Greenstein and Gabe Sachs continue to inform and entertain the Film Photography community with their wit, effervescence, and experience as passionate camera collectors and photographers. Allowing the show to evolve as a reflection of the grassroots perspective of their listeners in the form of unprecedented attention to their thoughts, observations, and reactions, the pair offer a valuable commodity. A podcast that is accessible, universal, and educational.
Join me as I chat with Jeff and Gabe about their collections, their interests and acquisitions and the role of the podcast as a cornerstone of their photographic journey.
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Visit:
The Official I Dream of Cameras Instagram Page:
IG: idreamofcameras
Jeff Greenstein’s Instagram Page:
IG: sjeffgreenstein
Gabe Sachs’ Instagram Page:
IG: gabesachs
Also visit:
I Dream of Cameras Official Website
Many of the cameras and/or references made during the episode have been posted to the following social media:
The Ephemeral Machine Instagram Page
The Ephemeral Machine Facebook Page
Send along an email with comments, thoughts, and suggestions (theephemeralmachine@gmail.com)
Saturday Jan 29, 2022
Saturday Jan 29, 2022
Episode #8: The Silver Halide Sessions - Theo Panagopoulos: The Collector as Liaison
The Ephemeral Machine presents another in the series of The Silver Halide Sessions: Interviews with Collectors, Aficionados, Historians, and Archivists.
Theo Panagopoulos’ profound influence on the Film Photography Community is marked by his many contributions including his role as Editor of the popular blog Photo Thinking and co-host of the enormously successful Podcast, Camerosity with Mike Eckman, Anthony Rue, and Paul Rybolt.
A passionate and talented writer and photographer, Theo’s interest in Film Camera Collecting and his knowledge of photographic history charts a fascinating journey that informs and educates.
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Visit Theo's Instagram Page:
Also visit:
Photo Thinking: Thoughts about Photography
The Official Camerosity Podcast Facebook Page
Many of the cameras and/or references made during the episode have been posted to the following social media:
The Ephemeral Machine Instagram Page
The Ephemeral Machine Facebook Page
Send along an email with comments, thoughts, and suggestions (theephemeralmachine@gmail.com)
Our lively music: "Carefree In France" Jonny Boyle
Stay tuned! More Silver Halide Sessions coming soon!
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
Episode #7: The Silver Halide Sessions - Danielle Wrobleski: The Girl With Too Many Cameras
The Ephemeral Machine presents another in the series of The Silver Halide Sessions: Interviews with Collectors, Aficionados, Historians, and Archivists.
This episode we return to the Silver Halide Sessions with a visit from celebrated Photographer, Collector, Writer and Advocate, Danielle Wrobleski. Danielle’s Instagram presence “girlwithtoomanycameras” combined with her advocacy work involving #Womeninfilmwednesday and The Film Sorority have made her an invaluable asset to women photographers and the Film Photography Community in general.
I chatted with Danielle about her camera collection, its development and growth. She revealed her likes, dislikes, and favorites and how her choice of camera influences her aesthetic.
And finally, I approach her IG moniker "girlwithtoomanycameras" head on and ask the difficult question..."Is Too Many Cameras actually a thing?"
Visit Danielle's Instagram Page:
Also visit:
IG: thefilmsorority
Many of the cameras and/or references made during the episode have been posted to the following social media:
The Ephemeral Machine Instagram Page
The Ephemeral Machine Facebook Page
Send along an email with comments, thoughts, and suggestions (theephemeralmachine@gmail.com)
Our lively music: "Carefree In France" Jonny Boyle
Stay tuned! More Silver Halide Sessions coming soon!
Monday Dec 27, 2021
Monday Dec 27, 2021
Is a "Camera" only a "Camera" if it's loaded with Film?
This episode I take a brief break from the Silver Halide Sessions to explore some thoughts and ideas concerning the film camera's role in the Photographic Apparatus.
Hamish Gill joins me as we strip away the "Remjet of Representation" and expose the true existence of the Camera's purpose.
Join us on the journey!
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Many of the cameras and/or references made during the episode have been posted to the following social media:
The Ephemeral Machine Instagram Page
The Ephemeral Machine Facebook Page
Send along an email with comments, thoughts, and suggestions (theephemeralmachine@gmail.com)
Hamish Gill's IG:
For a real treat, check out:
The Hypersensitive Photographers Podcast
Our lively music: "Carefree In France" Jonny Boyle
Stay tuned! More Silver Halide Sessions coming soon!
Sunday Dec 05, 2021
Sunday Dec 05, 2021
Episode #5: The Silver Halide Sessions - Vladislav Kern: The Collector as Archivist
The Ephemeral Machine presents another in the series of The Silver Halide Sessions: Interviews with Collectors, Aficionados, Historians, and Archivists.
I sit down with well-respected Collector and Archivist, Vladislav Kern, and discuss the development of his film camera collection, how it is aligned with the complex history of the Soviet Photographic Industry, its maintenance, display techniques and solutions and his role as an Archivist of a comprehensive and valuable collection.
Many of the cameras and/or references made during the episode have been posted to the following social media:
The USSRPhoto.com Instagram Page
The Ephemeral Machine Instagram Page
The Ephemeral Machine Facebook Page
Send along an email with comments, thoughts, and suggestions (theephemeralmachine@gmail.com)
IG: ussrphoto.com (@ussrphoto)
http://www.sovietcams.com/index.html
Our lively music: "Carefree In France" Jonny Boyle
Stay tuned! More Silver Halide Sessions coming soon!