Questions regarding photography using film.
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What kind of photography is still better done with film cameras?
Are there any kind of photography left today which digital cameras are still in the disadvantage to film cameras?
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Is it true that '80s 35mm photofilm had quality corresponding to 24 megapixels?
Is it true that '80s 35mm photofilm had quality corresponding to 24 megapixels? Somebody told me so today, and I find it surprising.
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(How) should I start with film photography?
I've been toying with the thought of starting analog (film) photography for a while. Buying a film SLR and the equipment to develop and print the photos doesn't seem to be too expensive.
Now my ...
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How can I calculate the effect of non-TTL flash on exposure?
I recently got an old Canon AE-1 film camera back in working order. I'd like to use my modern 430EXII Speedlight flash with it, however since there is no TTL metering, I have no idea how much the ...
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What is the Orton Effect and how can I apply it to digital photographs?
I have heard of a photographic effect known as the 'Orton Effect'.
Can anyone tell me what the effect is, what its history is and how I would create it in both film and on my digital SLR?
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Where is a really good place to get film developed by mail?
I'm looking for a place to get my 35mm film (color slide and B&W) developed and scanned by mail with a focus on quality. I have a good local shop about 10mi away from me that does great ...
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What automatic-feed photo scanner should I use for 6″×4″ / 5″×4″ / A6 / postcard size photos?
Can you recommend an automatic document feeder (ADF) photo scanner for usual 6" x 4" / 5" x 4" / A6 / postcard size photos?
I want to stack up say 25 or 30 at a time and leave it running to scan ...
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What advantages does 35mm film have over high-end digital?
In this day and age, do 35mm film cameras have any advantages over high-end digital cameras?
I am thinking mostly about image quality, but sure, other aspects are interesting, too.
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Is it possible to do infrared photography with digital cameras?
I remember taking infrared pictures with a simple filter and black and white film. How can I do something like this with digital cameras? Or is this even possible?
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Why is there a limit restriction to the 1080p film video recording time duration on DSLRs?
Theories:
that the processing hardware gets hot, so the limit extends the life
EU classification of camera as camcorder attracts duty
FAT32 file size limit of memory cards is 2gb, but then you could ...
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Where can I get 4x5″, 5x7″, or 8x10″ color sheet film (or other hard-to-find exotic film) processed?
Where can I get XYZ exotic film processed? See below!
Background:
I've got a 4x5" view camera, and I'd like to shoot some color negatives on it, for printing in a color darkroom that I currently ...
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What is push/pull processing?
Researching nearby companies providing E-6 processing, I noticed some offer push/pull processing. What is it and when would I want it?
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What film rangefinder camera can I buy for a reasonable price?
I'm interested in trying out film photography and I would also love to try out a rangefinder camera as those seem to be perfect for manual focusing in street photography.
Now, of course, the ...
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Do disposible cameras go bad if you don't develop soon after using?
I've just found an old disposable camera after a bit of a tidy up, no idea what's on it.
On the bottom it says develop by 08/2010 so it's about 6 months overdue.
Will the images still be OK to ...
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What are the pros and cons of film and digital for B&W photography?
What are the pros and cons of both platforms in context of black and white photography?
There are several rather subjective arguments out there (like "film has richer gray-tones") and they're welcome ...
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What options are there for inexpensive 35mm film developing and digitizing?
I have a large number of rolls of undeveloped 35mm file (over 100). What are some places I can find that will develop these for a reasonable price, and ideally digitize them for online download at the ...
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Does specialty film scanner software provide any real benefits over bundled applications?
I've recently just bought an Epson Perfection V330 to scan my B&W negatives (being charged $15 a roll by the lab is way too much) so that I can do some light post-processing in Lightroom or ...
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Is there a film scanner that can read the data from APS films and include it in the EXIF metadata?
I've a bunch of APS films that I'd like to scan but all the film scanners I've seen on the market today are 35mm scanners; and whilst some have little carriers to allow you to physically scan APS, ...
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How do I develop black and white negatives at home?
C41 (color negative) processing is tricky and sensitive, so it's difficult to do at home. I'd still like to learn about film processing, and have heard that black and white negatives are fairly ...
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What is the best negative scanner (35mm) for $400 or less?
Now that we are moving to the digital world...
What is the best negative scanner for the price range of up to $400
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Is there a difference in dynamic range between film and digital?
Is there a difference in dynamic range between film and digital?
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Affordable Entry Level Medium Format
I would like to do some medium format work. What is a cheap but good camera to start with. I have several 120 cameras but which would be a good camera to use
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How long does undeveloped film last?
I received a Mamiya ZE-2 from a family member who discovered it in a closet. Along with the camera were 3 rolls of film - 2 in white plastic holders and one inside the camera.
I have no idea what ...
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Uses for cross-processing
What are the reasons to cross-process (developing C-41 film in E6 chemistry or vice versa) films? How repeatable are the results with the same film? In Flickr they all look different and you never ...
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Batch processing/retouching scanned film with severe artifacts
An aunt asked me to scan some film for her (my best guess is they're 40+ years old), but my usual workflow has been challenged.
Some background:
I use Linux. And I have an Epson Perfection V350 ...
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What to do with an old film camera?
Over the years, I've progressively inherited 4 different cameras from my father, the last one is a DSLR, so the three others are pretty much unused now.
I can't bring myself to throw them away, but ...
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Is it better to scan negatives or prints?
I've been wondering this for awhile now. Is it better to scan a 35mm negative, or a larger print from the negative? Which will provide a better scan? Does this change when moving to a larger film, ...
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How to preserve detail when downscaling scanned photos?
I'm mixing analog with digital photography — I tend to take better photos when I can't look at a small digital screen, unconsciously forcing me to take the picture before I shoot instead of checking ...
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How do I develop color negative (C41) film at home?
It's pretty easy to get color negatives processed for pretty cheap, but I'd like to learn about the process.
How do I process color negatives at home? What chemicals and equipment will I need?
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Why does colour negative film have an orange mask?
I've noticed that developed colour negatives usually have an orange layer.
Is this an artifact of an old printing process, required by the chemistry, or is there some other benefit to it?
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What does it mean to “mount” slide film for processing?
I just finished my first roll of a 35mm slide film and it is time to get it processed. I checked few places online and the options are to get them processed "mounted" or "unmounted".
So what do ...
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What is a banquet photo?
I recently read a New York Times article about Banquet Photos and am wondering about them. I am not sure what makes a photo one. What are the requirements?
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In film cameras with film advance levers, what happens if I don't crank the lever all the way?
In film cameras with film advance levers, what happens if I don't crank the lever all the way? Will the lever 'remember' the last position it was at and keep the shutter button locked until I crank it ...
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Why is there a strange white spot on all of photos from my Zenit-B SLR?
I've taken some photos with my old Zenit-B camera. And I have some strange white spot on all of the photos in the upper right corner. Sometimes it is not too recognizable, but it is everywhere.
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What should one look for when buying a used film camera?
I'm planning to buy a used Nikon F5. I've no experience with a film camera and i want to know what all should one be careful of before buying a used film camera and more specifically an F5.
Thanks.
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How important is lack of color matrix metering and 100% viewfinder in Nikon F100 compared to Nikon F5?
I'm planning to buy a film camera. I'm undecided between Nikon F100 and Nikon F5. The major differences that I could figure out from Thom Hogan's review are:
Pro F100:
F100 is lighter than the ...
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Are there any reasons to use film cameras anymore? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What kind of photography is still better done with film cameras?
Other than the love of the style, are there any solid reasons to use a film camera over a digital ...
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Affordable Medium Format SLR? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Affordable Entry Level Medium Format
Affordable medium format film SLR?
