Questions tagged [film]
Questions regarding photography using film.
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How do I set exposure with a manual flash?
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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With which film camera should I start?
I have never had a proper camera and I have never taken pictures seriously but now I'm starting to feel interested in photography. I would like to start to learn the basics of this art. I don't have ...
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Why are these film photos brighter than digital photos taken at the same time with the same settings?
I took two photos - first one with Canon 5D Mark III and the second one with analog Canon EOS 500N. I used the same lens (Canon 50mm ƒ/1.4) and settings (ISO/shutter/aperture) for both of them.
The ...
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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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What's the best way to develop old, exposed film?
A friend of mine just found 3 rolls of exposed 135 (i.e. 35mm) film. They are at least 10 years old. He'd like to know if it is even worth taking them to the local hour photo lab but also if he should ...
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What is "reciprocity failure"?
What is "reciprocity failure" when used in the context of film?
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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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Why is a dark-room safelight safe?
I'm no expert in darkroom photography, but it seems a little odd that there is a type of light that doesn't affect film or developing paper etc.
The only way that I could think to explain it is:
The ...
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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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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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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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How to carry film through airports?
I had a business trip with some free time in the evening, so I took my photo gear with me, but on the last moment, decided to leave my film camera at home because I did not want to ruin the film with ...
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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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What is the equivalent resolution of a 35mm film [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What megapixel value is equivalent to which ISO film?
Is it true that '80s 35mm photofilm had quality corresponding to 24 megapixels?
I know this is a little bit like ...
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What is development by inspection (DBI) and how is it done?
While reading this answer I noticed the DBI concept.
If I understand correctly, the idea is to develop a film while being able to see the progress (and apply the fixer once you're happy with the ...
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How do I get a "Film" look with a digital camera? [closed]
What can I do, in terms of lightning, to make Digital look like Film? By that I mean a "dreamy" sort of look.
Does it has to do with the color temperature? the setup?
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Overexpose film in camera, then push process?
My question: in general, what results when color film is overexposed in-camera, then push processed in development?
I'm trying to wrap my head around color film exposure and development, and how ...
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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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What is the difference between an SLR and a DSLR?
What are the differences between SLRs and DSLRs? (I know that DSLRs are Digital SLRs but are there any actual differences?)
Also, what are the advantages/disadvantages of both?
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Is it worth trying to process film shot in 1989? (Fall of the Berlin Wall)
The "Can I develop my b&w film a year after shooting it?" question got me to thinking...
I have some film, both B&W and colo(u)r, which I shot the night the Berlin Wall fell at Checkpoint ...
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What is the best negative scanner (35mm) for $400 or less? [closed]
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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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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Is a Pentax K1000 relevant today, and how can I get the best use of it?
I wanted to know what is the relevance of a pentax K 1000, a 35mm SLR in the present date. The one I have is almost 20 years old and I want to how can I make the most of it with respect to the film ...
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How to clean 35mm negative film?
What is a proper way to clean a 35mm negative film stripe before scanning?
What chemicals can remove fingerprints, dust that does not come off by blowing, or strains of glue? What type of cloth does ...
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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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Did film photography have lens correction counterparts?
Were there ever any tools to correct for lens distortion in the film-only era? I'm thinking a device that contained a lens system that you could alter, or a soft workable lens that you could fine tune,...
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How do I 'break' a film camera in order to get double exposures?
Film cameras typically refuse to double expose on the same frame of film. Let's take the Olympus trip 35 as the example. They're cheap as chips and don't expose unless you wind on the film. What part ...
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Film ISO and Push/Pull Processing
I am looking to start shooting film and have been having a look a different 35mm film. What confuses me is film that can be shot at different ISOs/exposure bias. For example Kodak says that Portra 800 ...
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What is the best focal length for using a DSLR to digitize film negatives?
I have 24-85mm zoom lens with Nikon D750. I am planning to use this setting for digitizing my B&W negative film.
What's the preferred focal length to use for this purpose?
People talk about ...
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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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What should one look for when buying a used film camera?
I'm planning to buy a used Nikon F5.
I have 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 a Nikon F5.
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Is the space between frames on film standardised?
Is the spacing between frames on different film formats standardised? I suspect it is not, but not sure.
I'm trying to figure out as much as possible about the dimensions of different film formats (...
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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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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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How do I prepare frozen/refrigerated film for use?
Similar to my other storage question, what needs to be done for the long term storage of undeveloped film?
I know that heat is very bad for film (especially color) and that I should store it in a ...
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How did they post process before Photoshop?
So, yes, I'm intrigued as to how they post process pictures before Photoshop (or computers, for that matter) came about. Or is post processing a by-product of the computer revolution?
My ...
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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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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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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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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.
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How to store and preserve film negatives and slides?
I bought 35mm dedicated film scanner (Nikon CoolScan III) and I'm planning to digitize old negatives and slides I found at home.
How should I store and preserve these slides and films after I cut ...
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Does a filter exist to color-correct color negatives when copying them with a DSLR?
This question and other internet sources propose using a DSLR with a macro lens to rapidly copy negatives and slides.
Copying color negatives, however, seems to be a challenge because the color tint ...
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Is there a specific color temperature to film?
Recently, I was taking some pictures of the snow using Kodak Gold (I believe) 200 and Fuji Superia 200.
When I got them developed, I noticed that the Kodak had a "warmer" feel to them than the Fuji, ...
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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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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 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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Am I wrong to judge my exposure using my smartphone?
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I recently purchased an Olympus OM-1 film camera. Upon receiving the camera, I realized the battery for the light meter was dead. I'm a (very) amateur photographer so, naturally, this is a ...
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What are the dynamic ranges of commonly available 35mm film?
I searched on google for a good chunk of time, but I haven't been able to find a reliable source of the dynamic range of many, if any, color negative films.
I'm curious about any/all 35mm films that ...
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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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Does reciprocity failure (Schwarzschild effect) exist in digital photography?
In analog photography (film) there was an effect called "Schwartschild effect", or Reciprocity failure when making long exposures (usually more than few seconds).
Some film brands created ...
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