Questions tagged [35mm]
35mm is a common film format that was popular before the dominance of digital photography
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is there a real difference between "digital" and "film" lenses?
I'm looking at the Sigma 20mm F1.8 EX DG ASP RF lens right now to use on a 35mm film Camera (Nikon N80).
The DG stands for "Digital Full Frame" according to Sigma, but they don't say what the "...
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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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These SLR developed photos are bad. Is it mine or the photolab's fault?
I'm new to 35mm camera photography and have just started using a Canon Ae-1 program to shoot. Only problem is that my first batch of photos look awful. There's a few others that were included on the ...
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Is 35mm or 50mm better on a cropped DSLR for street photography?
I am going on a trip to Thailand and want to visit the night markets and temples. Considering that on a cropped sensor the following focal lengths will be:
35mm - 52.5mm
50mm - 75mm
My understanding ...
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With the same camera settings, will a photo always be exposed correctly across different cameras?
I want to do a photo shoot using film, but due to not being able to see the shots I've taken I would first like to take a digital photo, then recreate it using film.
If I used the same focal length, ...
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Inexpensive method of digitizing large numbers of 35mm slides?
I have a huge collection (over 1000) of 35mm slides that I'm considering digitizing. So far the cheapest I've seen is ScanCafe, at $0.22/slide for large orders, that would be $220 for 1000 slides. I ...
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What is the rationale for having less than 36 frames in a single 35mm film roll?
36 frames per roll have long been the agreed upon standard. It allows to fit the maximum amount of frames in a canister and still have some slack for safely loading the film, because one's loading ...
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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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What makes a good film camera?
I have recently become interested in film photography. For now I have borrowed a Canon EOS 500n from a friend, but I am thinking about purchasing a camera for myself soon.
In digital photography I ...
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How long can a 35mm film be used/stored before it starts to lose its quality after expiry?
I'm somewhat of a beginner I would say in 35mm film photography. The last time I shot was back in the early 2000s with a Ricoh AF-7 that my dad gifted me. After the camera had some issues and couldn't ...
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Is there any printer that can print digitally onto 35mm film?
I am designing an electro-optical musical instrument that will use sound waves printed on 35mm film. It would require long strips of film over 1 meter long.
I would like to generate the waves on a ...
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Is there anything in medium format systems which can beat pro-level 35mm digital with fast lenses in low light?
When someone wants to compliment a 35mm sensor, he can say that it's [almost] as good as medium format. Medium format appears to be the gold standard where image quality is concerned.
But. I'm ...
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Can I trick the Pentax K1000's meter to "turn off"?
The Pentax K1000 has a meter that is always on. The manual says the only way to keep the meter from draining the battery when not in use is to put a lens cap on it.
However, the needle does not move ...
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Should I buy filters or step down adapters for multiple lenses? [duplicate]
Following my question about doing B/W, I ended up buying a Nikon N80 with a third party lens (28-90mm, 55mm diameter). I also have a Nikon 50mm f/1.8 Series E lens, which is 52mm.
From what I ...
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Can I develop my b&w film a year after shooting it?
I am a US citizen spending about a year in Germany and I've been shooting black and white film (ilford delta 400). I'm nervous about my film being in someone else's hands so I would prefer to develop ...
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Do I have to shoot a whole film roll on the same ISO?
I am new to film photography and I really don’t get it.
Say I am shooting a roll of film, the box says ISO 400, do I have to shoot the whole roll on that ISO?
I have shot a whole roll changing the ISO ...
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Why are 35mm image sensors the standard?
I often hear about sensors being full frame (which I think means 35mm sized) and others being cropped (if they are less than that) such as APS-C sized sensors.
My question is what is so special about ...
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Should I store my 35mm rolls in the fridge?
I have bought a bunch of 35mm film canisters (24 and 36 exposure canisters, no bulk rolls). They are new films (Expiration date sometime in 2016), but I won't be using them all immediately.
My ...
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What are the results of developing slide film (E-6 process) with C41 chemicals?
I recently got hand on some rolls of 35mm slide film (Kodak Ektachrome), and was planning on developing them at home (bad experiences with photo labs).
On a basis of budget, I wanted to develop them ...
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Green Fog in Color Negative Scan
Can anyone explain what is wrong with this negative scan?
There seems to be some green haze in my scans. At first I thought the green tint was just from the lab not color correcting the scans ...
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Why aren't the 35mm film scans I got back from a lab at a 3:2 aspect ratio?
I let my film get developed and scanned at a Fuji Lab in Japan and always receive a DVD with images of 4336x3036 pixel resolution, which is an aspect ratio of about 1.428194:1.
I always thought 35mm ...
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Why am I getting vertical black bands across my negatives and how can I prevent this?
Recently shot and developed two rolls of Kentmere 400 35mm b&w film, using a Minolta X-570 SLR. There are thick black bands of various sizes cutting vertically across my negatives. They seem to ...
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Accidentally opened film camera, film ruined?
I accidentally opened the back of my film camera while trying to advance it for the second time. I have not taken any photos yet and the film counter currently shows a "S". Is my unused film ruined ...
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How can I make my own film scanner using a DSLR camera?
How can I make my own film scanner (35mm) using a 16MP DSLR camera?
For using the camera, I understand that I basically need a soft and even light source and a macro lens to focus on the films from ...
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Is it feasible to use an iPhone as a slide scanner?
Is it practical to scan a bunch of 35mm slides with an iPhone?
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Are my pictures ruined if I opened the camera back with film inside?
I purchased a Canon Sure Shot Supreme today. Every time a photo is taken, it adds a number to the digital window. I had 4 pictures taken, and opened my back up and exposed my film for a brief second, ...
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Why does my Nikon FE occasionally fire at ¹⁄₉₀th regardless of setting?
My Nikon FE has this annoying fault where the shutter occasionally fires at ¹⁄₉₀th of a second regardless of setting. I don't have enough money for a new FE (I'm 14) and I was wondering what could be ...
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Why is the color mask of this 135 film dark blue-green?
In the late 1990s, I encountered an exposed cassette of 135 film. (I am not the original purchaser or user of the film.) Curious about what might be on it, I sent it to a lab for processing. I was ...
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My roll of film didn't rewind inside all the way
I have an automatic, Minolta Zoom 160. I just finished a roll of 400 / 24 shots & I heard the film rewind back into its canister just as I finished the last shot. When I opened the back of the ...
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What type of film is "GAF Type 2005" film?
I recently came across these, and bought some to experiment.
Photos courtesy of the seller
All the can reads is
"GAF Corporation. Open in total darkness. Recording Type 2005."
Unfortunately ...
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My film camera’s exposures count went back to 1?
I made a beginner’s mistake I opened the film chamber several times, that might be a thing.
I also tried using the remote control on my Konica z-up 80 and I’m not even sure if it took any shots
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Is the angle of view actually different on APS-C?
A 50mm prime lens, whether APS-C or Full-frame is designed around the 35mm format. As such, is the angle of view actually different on a DX/APS-C crop sensor or are we just seeing less of the full ...
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Got back my film - Nikon FM2 missing shots, blue marks, what happened?
I'm shooting a Nikon FM2 (35mm) with Kodak Vision3 500T (24 exp) repurposed film from The Film Photography Project.
I got scans back (26 images). There's some blue lines - I imagine that those are ...
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Redscale/ yellow scale, is the following scheme true?
So I was looking on this tutorial about redscale, which is a term that describes loading color negative film with the base side of the film facing forward so that the film is exposed through the "back"...
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How to load Leica IIIf to avoid problems with film advance, ripped sprocket holes, and short leader?
I was having problems loading my Leica IIIf with 35mm film. It’s not advancing, and some of holes ripped in the effort. After much annoyance and destroying of film (womp), I'm trying to figure out ...
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What lenses other than MD can I use with a Minolta XG-7 camera with an adapter?
I recently bought a Minolta xg-7 camera at a thrift store. The store only had the body available but it was so cheap that I thought I could by a lens separately. I have found a few MD mount lenses ...
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Can I use a digital ring flash with a Nikon film camera?
I have two Nikon film cameras (one is an FE2).
Is it possible to fire a modern ring flash made for a DLSR with such equipment, or do I need a dedicated unit?
I have hot shoe adapters and sync ...
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50mm vs 35mm cropped [duplicate]
For shooting portraits, why is 50mm preferable? For example with an APS-C sensor, why is it not ok to take photos with 35mm equivalent and simply crop them (to 50mm equivalent)? or take photos closer ...
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