Photography

Questions tagged [35mm]

Ask Question

35mm is a common film format that was popular before the dominance of digital photography

299 questions
Newest
Active
Bountied
Unanswered
Filter by
Sorted by
Tagged with
3 votes
3 answers
2k views

Get Canon 17-55mm f/2.8 to replace 35mm Prime? [duplicate]

How does the quality and sharpness of image compare between the Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS and the Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM ? I currently have the 35mm Prime, but was thinking of getting the 17-...
izt_is
  • 33
1 vote
1 answer
197 views

How do I scan old negatives that have black dividing lines versus the clear lines on the newer negatives?

I'm scanning a lot of old negatives but have now hit a batch of 30+ year old negatives that won't scan after the first cell. The others on the strip are scanned with pieces of adjoining cells. Upon ...
Elsie
  • 11
1 vote
2 answers
2k views

What is the purpose of pre-focusing on a Canon AF35m ii?

I am HIGHLY confused as to what this means. The camera says to press the shutter once to prefocus & another time to take the actual shot . Why do i have to move after ive pressed the shutter ...
SS1
  • 69
4 votes
1 answer
294 views

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 ...
Thedarkb
  • 43
3 votes
2 answers
14k views

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 ...
SS1
  • 69
2 votes
3 answers
4k views

Horrible quality of prints developed from film

Recently my girlfriend shot 2 rolls of color film and we had them developed + photos developed at a small local photolab. What surprised me was how the prints looked. They looked low-res, on some ...
Radovan Bezak
  • 121
5 votes
3 answers
24k views

Missing photos on a roll of film?

So I have a Fujifilm Big Viewfinder 50AF, the counter on the top said I had taken 24 pictures (the whole roll) but when I got the film developed today there were only 14 photos??? and the 10 photos ...
Iris Millican
  • 51
6 votes
1 answer
835 views

How can I hack 35mm film into a 120mm camera and have it safely received?

I can simply put 35mm spool in place of 120mm one. Spring will hold it all right, and I can get it to wind on the receiver spool. Of course I can't know frame number and need to do it "by the feeling",...
Mołot
  • 223
11 votes
5 answers
16k views

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 "...
Michael Stum♦
  • 567
3 votes
2 answers
17k views

What ruins undeveloped film?

I had a black and white film canister in my camera full but I tried and failed to wind the knob to get it ready to take out. SO I thought I'd do it the manual way and got in my cupboard (everything ...
Katy
  • 41
6 votes
4 answers
33k views

What ISO do I shoot Ilford Delta 3200 in?

I need to make pictures in crummy lighting conditions (inside a convention center) without much ability for external light apart from my camera flash. I ordered some Ilford Delta 3200 Black & ...
Michael Stum♦
  • 567
8 votes
2 answers
4k views

Is this blue tint because of the film or the process?

I have shot a roll of Ilford XP2 Super 400, a Black & White film that is developed using C41 color process. The prints came back with what seems a blue-ish tint at the top. I wonder why that is? ...
Michael Stum♦
  • 567
1 vote
3 answers
7k views

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 ...
Michael Stum♦
  • 567
0 votes
1 answer
481 views

weather sealing.. and dusty/sandy environments

I'm currently shopping around for a 35mm prime for a Nikon D800. Now, my best bets seems to be one of the following Nikon 35mm 1.4G Nikon 35mm 1.8G Sigma 35mm 1.4 Now, apperently the Nikon 1.8G has ...
JustDanyul
  • 101
9 votes
5 answers
72k views

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 ...
Michael Stum♦
  • 567
1 vote
3 answers
11k views

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 ...
hawk
  • 113
1 vote
1 answer
751 views

What's the best way to copy 100 rolls of 35mm film?

I have a one time opportunity to make copies of my kid's childhood pictures from the negatives as part of a divorce settlement. I'm not sure how many, but I'm guessing around 100 rolls. Emotionally I ...
Jeff
  • 113
1 vote
1 answer
706 views

Why are medium format cameras considered superior? [duplicate]

It is widely believed, that medium format delivers better image quality. Because, as they say, size matters. But. According to this article , 1DX pixels are physically larger than pixels in Leica S2 (...
Arsen Zahray
  • 957
3 votes
4 answers
1k views

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 ...
Arsen Zahray
  • 957
5 votes
1 answer
1k views

EOS-1v not compatible with non EF, manual lenses?

Wondering if I'm lucky enough to bump into an EOS-1v owner here, I'm having problem with non EF lenses on this camera. The question: does 1v work with non-Canon lenses (converted to EF mount) at all? ...
fy_iceworld
  • 201
2 votes
2 answers
2k views

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 ...
keyofnight
  • 427
7 votes
3 answers
4k views

What's the formula for f-stop equivalence between different sensor sizes?

The famous Group f/64, to which Ansel Adams and several other prominent photographers of that day belonged, were named that because of the f-stop: The term f/64 refers to a small aperture setting ...
tchrist
  • 171
1 vote
2 answers
1k views

Which is a better focal length for fashion models on the runway: 50mm or 35mm?

Which is a better focal length for fashion photography: 50mm or 35mm? I have Nikon D5100 and Nikon D7000 and I'm interested specifically for ramp walk.
Subhajit Panja
  • 193
5 votes
2 answers
2k views

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 ...
user avatar
user19032
0 votes
3 answers
133 views

Looking for a 300mm FX lens, with integrated autofocus motor, for under $200 - possible?

I'm starting out with photography and currently have a D3100 with the 18-55mm kit lens. I want to get an entry level telephoto, but my research has led me to conclude that if I stick with this I'll ...
Kir
  • 165
11 votes
2 answers
2k views

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 ...
Sachin Kainth
  • 663
3 votes
2 answers
1k views

Compact 35mm film camera with decent 50mm-ish lens [closed]

I am looking for a non-wide angle compact 35mm film camera, preferably with aperture priority and exposure bias. The Fuji Klasse S seems like a good option but is still quite expensive, even second ...
Jamie Kitson
  • 540
5 votes
1 answer
2k views

Can I get sharper 35mm negative scan with a CanoScan 8800f flat-bed scanner?

I have recently bought a CanoScan 8800f scanner for digitizing my 35mm negative. On the software side, I'm using VueScan and GIMP running on Ubuntu LTS. However by comparing my scans with the ones I'...
m0g
  • 53
3 votes
1 answer
712 views

What do the effects of different coloured lens filters have on B&W photos? [duplicate]

Assumptions: 35mm SLR, 50mm "standard" lens, Ilford FP4 or similar film, capturing daylight scenes with normal colours. What effects do colour filters have on film photos captured on black & ...
Stephen Malone
  • 75
13 votes
4 answers
3k views

What is the purpose of the film leader on 35mm film?

I'm winding some film using a daylight bulk winder. I can't see the point of cutting a leader on the film. My cameras seem to load the film fine without a leader. No leader also gives more film for ...
Nick Miller
  • 233
2 votes
2 answers
670 views

What is the value and age of this pre-1967 Ricoh 35 mm camera? [closed]

I have a Ricoh 35 mm camera that has not been used since 1967. I am unable to find a value for it or an age. The body is stamped # 36530 and the lens is tagged # 70573. Can anybody help me determine ...
Dave
  • 37
2 votes
2 answers
689 views

Diana F+ 35mm back: can't engage winder to knob reliably

I have a brand new F+ and a 35mm back. When I try to install the back, the little cross-shaped device at the top of the take-up spool fails to engage reliably with the little paddle sticking down from ...
bmargulies
  • 785
7 votes
2 answers
13k views

How do I manually wind up film without exposing it?

I've adapted my Diana f+ a little bit and I use 35mm film in it instead of 120 film. However when I've finished taking pictures on the film and I need to wind it back up, I have to take the film out ...
aysh
  • 71
3 votes
1 answer
3k views

How to use correctly a Lomo Diana F+ and 35mm films?

I have a Diana F+ Lomo (120 mm native). I recently bought the plugin to make photos with 35mm films. I mounted the film correctly, but I had problems while taking photographs. It was a 36 exposure ...
axel
  • 133
2 votes
4 answers
2k views

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 ...
camflan
  • 2,071
5 votes
4 answers
12k views

Is it feasible to use an iPhone as a slide scanner?

Is it practical to scan a bunch of 35mm slides with an iPhone?
wytten
  • 161
5 votes
2 answers
4k views

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 ...
Omne
  • 2,193
7 votes
2 answers
484 views

What's the Reason 35mm Film is As Wide As It Is?

I'd like to know if there is a reason why Dickons and Edison chose exactly 35mm as the width of their films.
bot47
  • 571
1 vote
4 answers
907 views

I got a 35mm f/1.8G when I meant to get the 50mm f/1.4G — should I sell it or keep it?

I'm a Nikon user and I'm using a D90. I bought a lens recently but got ripped off. I was aiming for 50mm f/1.4G but apparently the seller offer me the other one which is 35mm f/1.8G DX and the worst ...
D. Putro
  • 11
7 votes
2 answers
7k views

Where can I buy film for a Kodak Instamatic 500?

I have my father's vintage Kodak Instamatic 500 Camera. He took slides with this camera, of which I am now the fortunate owner (both the camera and the slides). I wonder if someone knows where I can ...
LisaJean
  • 71
5 votes
1 answer
543 views

How do I compensate for lack of exposure lock on a Canon AV-1?

I just got my first roll of film printed and noticed that some of the exposures were off. I don't know why I didn't notice this before but there isn't an AE-lock on the Canon AV-1. My question is, ...
Serge
  • 287
5 votes
1 answer
2k views

Are Konica and Minolta lenses interchangeable?

I have an old Konica FS-1 35mm SLR camera with quite a nice F1.8 lens on, but I'd like to use a different body (without a battery pounding auto wind on mechanism!). There seem to be plenty of Minolta ...
Matthew Dresser
  • 1,237
13 votes
6 answers
11k views

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.
Andrei
  • 1,097
9 votes
3 answers
13k views

What is the difference between Kodak Tri-X Pan 400 and Tri-X 400?

What's the difference between Kodak Tri-X 400 and Kodak Tri-X 400 Pan? I can't seem to find the difference anywhere, are they simply the same just re-branded?
Serge
  • 287
5 votes
3 answers
1k views

Are there any 35mm cameras that I could control with a computer?

I saw some work at an art show last night that reminded me that I'm interested in trying out Redscale at some point. And so I was browsing around online for redscale stuff today, and came across a ...
lindes
  • 3,491
6 votes
4 answers
9k views

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 ...
JoséNunoFerreira
  • 1,704
9 votes
5 answers
59k views

What is the largest possible print size with 35mm film?

What is the largest possible size I can enlarge to with 35mm film?
Noel M
  • 1,952
12 votes
3 answers
2k views

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 ...
davr
  • 1,206
10 votes
5 answers
3k views

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 ...
davr
  • 1,206

1 2 3 4 5
6

Your privacy

By clicking “Accept all cookies”, you agree Stack Exchange can store cookies on your device and disclose information in accordance with our Cookie Policy.