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Iain Farrell

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Nerdy fella living in Scotland and making a weekly podcast about photography called Prime Lenses. https://www.iainfarrell.com/sign-up

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Prime Lenses Episode 74 - Jack Lodge β€” Iain Farrell

Happy Sunday everyone! This week on the podcast I was delighted to welcome Jack Lodge, landscape, wildlife and night sky photographer. He's a top chap to hang out with and I think you'll really enjoy this one! #photography

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10.08.2025 18:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I Found My Perfect Travel Bag β€” Iain Farrell This was originally published in my Prime Lenses Newsletter . You can sign-up for a weekly update to your inbox here .

I found my perfect travel bag! Join me and the readers of the Prime Lenses Newsletter on the conclusion to a journey 2 weeks in the making! xD #photography

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06.08.2025 18:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sign Up β€” Iain Farrell

Sometimes I overthink things, and then I turn that into words on a page and share with subscribers so if that sounds like fun, tomorrow is a prime example of this and you wouldn't want to miss it. It's about bags, and who doesn't love bags :) #photography #gear

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05.08.2025 18:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Prime Lenses Episode 73 - 2bitboy β€” Iain Farrell

This week the show is all about the Gameboy camera. Did you know you can shoot colour on a mono camera? I didn’t until I spoke to Sam aka 2bitboy. #photography #gameboy #retrogaming

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03.08.2025 15:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Leica 100 Complete Edition | Prime Lenses Get more from Prime Lenses on Patreon

Exciting day today, it marks the release of the final episode in a #Leica100 series of interviews. You can listen to episode 4 now or head to Patreon for an extended members edit of all the interviews together. #photography #leica

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30.07.2025 14:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Picked up an old camera at a charity shop and it looks like it works! #photography #polaroid

28.07.2025 16:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Prime Lenses Episode 72 - Marcus Haslam β€” Iain Farrell

Happy Sunday everyone! This week I'm speaking to Marcus Haslam about his photography project documenting Blackpool. It's a great episode and it was lovely to catch up with him, we used to work together on crazy open-source software. :) #photography

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27.07.2025 14:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sometimes it’s the right light for a vintage lens and Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 delivered today 🀩 #photography

26.07.2025 20:35 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I mean, just look at this, it's pretty amazing!

23.07.2025 19:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bucket List Moment β€” Iain Farrell This was originally published in my Prime Lenses Newsletter . You can sign-up for a weekly update to your inbox here .

This week's newsletter post was fun. A bucket list moment achieved, photographing whales in Australia with my Trusty M11 and a 90mm lens. Cropping in on 60mpx files is a game changer that I've never truly appreciated. #photography #leica

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23.07.2025 19:58 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Leica 100th anniversary - The Leica Society An event Leica no other Between the 25th and 27th...

I was delighted to be asked by Richard The Leica Society to write about the recent Leica Event event in Germany. Here are some words and pictures which I hope you enjoy. It was really all about the people. #photography #leica

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21.07.2025 15:25 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Prime Lenses Episode 71 - Scott Toepfer β€” Iain Farrell

The happiest of Sundays! This week please enjoy my conversation with Scott Toepfer where we talk cameras we’ve loved and why motorcycles are so good for the soul 🫢πŸ₯³ #photography

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20.07.2025 18:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Switch is a marvel β€” Iain Farrell It’s true that there is now a Switch 2. The release of that console came right around the time that I’d decided to leave my job in games unsure when I’d return so that seemed like the wrong time to be...

Before I head to sleep on a long flight, some thoughts on the OLED, OG Nintendo Switch. #videogames

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19.07.2025 17:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The perfect travel bag? β€” Iain Farrell This was originally published in my Prime Lenses Newsletter . You can sign-up for a weekly update to your inbox here .

Happy Wednesday to you all! This week in the newsletter, what's the perfect travel bag? I might have found it, as well as a great zine and a new episode of my Leica 100 series! #photography

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16.07.2025 11:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A quest for the best headphone mics Any guesses as to which over-ear headphone wins?

Hi, Hot Girl Vergecast Summer is underway. My first episode is up. We got mic tests, a chat with Ladder's CEO Greg Stewart, and a hotline question about AI fitness summaries.

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08.07.2025 14:14 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Prime Lenses Episode 70 - Brandon Talbot β€” Iain Farrell

This week my guest was Brandon Talbot, a photographer, videographer and YouTuber. He was tremendous company and I’ve personally very much appreciated his support as a fellow creator. I hope you enjoy this episode.

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13.07.2025 09:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Witness to a century β€” Iain Farrell This was originally published in my Prime Lenses Newsletter . You can sign-up for a weekly update to your inbox here . This week is a change from our regular Wednesday updates.

This week in the newsletter something a little bit different. I recorded conversations with a whole bunch of folks at a Leica event recently. You can find out more and listen on the link below. #photography #leica100

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09.07.2025 09:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Well done for capturing these. I’m never quite brave enough to do this sort of thing.

06.07.2025 11:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a man says we are scandalous while another man looks on ALT: a man says we are scandalous while another man looks on

Which episode was your favourite? As much as it's too easy a pick, Boom was great, but I think Rogue might pip it.

06.07.2025 11:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Cover art for Prime Lenses episode 69 with Gaston Shutters.

Cover art for Prime Lenses episode 69 with Gaston Shutters.

Happy Sunday everyone. Please enjoy another episode, this time with Gaston Shutters on his love of photography, his entrepreneurial streak and making great quality accessories in the USA. This was a fun talk. #photography

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06.07.2025 11:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

yup, completely agree, he was truly wonderful and I hope he knows how much we enjoyed his time. In terms of quality per episode he was so good, from the moment he appeared on screen. Love love love him, will miss him terribly, and also probably unpopular, I'm excited for what comes next.

06.07.2025 11:24 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
The Invincible power meme but it’s the team at The Verge

The Invincible power meme but it’s the team at The Verge

I’m excited for the @theverge.com summer podcast lineup but @reckless.bsky.social has secretly told me what he really thinks πŸ˜…

@davidpierce.xyz @jp2e.bsky.social
@allisonjo1.bsky.social
@vicmsong.bsky.social
@jp2e.bsky.social

05.07.2025 22:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Unemployed β€” Iain Farrell I’ve been unemployed for 48 hours. It’s a new feeling knowing that I can now focus all of my attention on family and growing Prime Lenses. I’ve been fortunate enough not to have this experience for ab...

This week in the newsletter, I'm unemployed and reflect on last week at Leitz Park #photography
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02.07.2025 07:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Prime Lenses Episode 68 - Brandon Ruffin β€” Iain Farrell

It's Sunday, which of course means a new episode of Prime Lenses, this week with Brandon Ruffin. He's a warm and thoughtful photographer who I think you're going to love hearing from. #photography

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29.06.2025 17:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Going Solo β€” Iain Farrell This was originally published in my Prime Lenses Newsletter . You can sign-up for a weekly update to your inbox here . Prime Lenses started life as a small personal project . The goal w...

Happy Wednesday! This week in the newsletter a personal update on the future of the podcast. #photography

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25.06.2025 12:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Prime Lenses Episode 67 - Amelia Le Brun β€” Iain Farrell

Happy Sunday everyone. Please enjoy this new episode of Prime Lenses featuring Amelia Le Brun. We talk film, #photography and travel with vintage vans.

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22.06.2025 14:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Right? I do wonder how much I could get done with a little Atom like this. I have a Surface Laptop Go from 2020 with 16GB and it’s just enough computer and has a lovely keyboard. Bought used for less than $200

21.06.2025 06:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
An orange tiny Sony laptop computer from 2010

An orange tiny Sony laptop computer from 2010

@davidpierce.xyz I know you say you want a pink laptop, but what about an orange one?

20.06.2025 21:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Zingy Zines β€” Iain Farrell This was originally published in my Prime Lenses Newsletter . You can sign-up for a weekly update to your inbox here . Photography is noticing things and Tum Wuthipol Ujathammarat is a kee...

Happy Wednesday! Here’s a midweek treat for #photography fans. This week in the newsletter I speak with Tum Wuthipol Ujathammarat about his amazing zines and guides.

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18.06.2025 19:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Cover art for Prime Lenses episode 66 with Summer Murdock

Cover art for Prime Lenses episode 66 with Summer Murdock

Hello friends! Happy Sunday. Please enjoy this delightful conversation with Summer Murdock for this show this week. It’s a great conversation about photography and creativity.

#photography

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15.06.2025 15:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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