Questions tagged [film]
Questions regarding photography using film.
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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 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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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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Why can't I see any images on the roll of film that I've removed from my camera?
I am very new to photography. I bought a Zenit 12xp and color film for it. I loaded the film in the camera but I can't take any photos. When I take a picture and remove the film and hold it up to 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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What is "reciprocity failure"?
What is "reciprocity failure" when used in the context of film?
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What is the white balance of film?
As opposed to digital photography, the white balance in film photography is fixed, cannot be changed easily after taking the shot and depends on the film. But what is the white balance of film? I know ...
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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 medium format film camera should an SLR guy look at?
Ok, I know the SLR world pretty well, I've owned Pentax, Canon, and now Nikon film SLRs, from the '80s to the naughties.
But I know nothing about medium format cameras, so I need your advice!
My ...
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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 I'...
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Do defunct films formats really mean the pictures can never be seen?
In last week's issue of the New Yorker, Rebecca Mead wrote:
The last facility that processed Kodachrome film, which many mid-century photographers used, ceased to do so in 2010. An undeveloped roll ...
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Why is film still used in aerial imaging applications?
Kodak still makes some film stocks specifically for aerial imaging uses: https://www.kodak.com/en/advanced-materials/page/aerial-imaging-aerial-films.
I'm surprised that film is still being used in an ...
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Why can I see through this astronaut on the Apollo 11 footage?
I’m not sure if this is the correct place to put this but I’d assume it’s a photography thing.
In this video
When Aldrin is climbing down the ladder of the lander I can see the horizon through him. ...
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Maximum useful resolution for scanning 35mm film
I have no particular project in mind so I'm just asking in order to have a better understanding:
Let's say I'm an artist shooting pictures with a 35mm camera and my point would be to make really big ...
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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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Could someone help me identify what this piece of film might be used for
I worked at NASA for a number of years. This item was thrown away when NASA closed a photolab facility in the late 80's. I believe it's a piece of film showing the iconic "Blue Marble" ...
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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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Why is the cost of film going up so fast?
Two years ago 25 sheets of Ilford Delta 100 4x5 B&W cost just over $25. My last purchase last fall it was ~$35. Now it's $46. That's a steep rise! What's driving these rising film prices and can ...
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Is space radiation a risk for space film photography, and how is this prevented?
After seeing this question about a 135 camera being used during a space walk, I was wondering the following:
It is generally known that astronauts are exposed to increased radiation, also called ...
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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?
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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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How were pictures turned from film to a big picture in a picture frame before digital scanning?
How did people after taking a picture with film and doing the chemical processes, get that small film image to become a big picture that could be framed and hung before the invention of a digital ...
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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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How do I unwind a roll of film?
When putting in a new roll of (35mm) film, I accidentally told my camera to rewind, rather than load the film. Now there's no tab sticking out of the roll, so I can't load it.
Is there a way to ...
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Is taking photos with the back side of a film roll a real technique?
A friend of mine recently told me about a film photography technique wich consists in turning over the film roll and taking photos with the back side of it.
Photographs end up turning red-ish due to ...
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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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What were long, flat point and shoot film cameras called?
How do you call that kind of cameras like below?
I am trying to find what was my first camera (brand/model) but my memory is weak. All I can remember is that it had the same shape than the one on the ...
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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 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 can I restore analog pictures destroyed by airport X-Rays?
I have several analog color films recently developed from a vacation in Ethiopia. On the flights to and from Addis Abeba as well as on several inland flights the films have been repeatedly X-rayed. I ...
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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 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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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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What colour scheme for model aircraft should I use to give a realistic black and white film photo?
I very much doubt I'm the only person here who has wanted to do this, and I'm hoping that some advice can be sought before I start on this project.
I have been a big fan of model building since I was ...
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of negative film versus reversal film?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of negative/print film compared to reversal/slide film?
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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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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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Pushing film while stand developing?
Recently, I came across an experiment stand developing Kodak Tri-X. The photographer shoots the same scene at box speed (ISO 400), 800, 1600, and 3200. The entire roll is developed in Rodinal diluted ...
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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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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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Why should a digital photographer learn to shoot film?
As someone who has only done photography seriously in a digital world, I've occasionally had folks recommend that I learn to shoot film as an educational experience.
What reasons might one choose to ...
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What does it mean when film turns out transparent after being developed?
I had a B/W film turn out transparent after being developed. Does it mean that a) it was never exposed b) it was always overexposed or c) something went wrong during development?
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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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Can photographic composition rules be used in cinematography?
We all know that photographic composition has certain rules like the rule of thirds, diagonal lines, etc. I am wondering whether those same rules can be applied in cinematography. Can they?
I ...
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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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What is this dial on my old film camera for?
I recently got a very old agfa silette camera, and there is this dial with the "R" that is used to rewind the film. In addition to that, is has a little window showing something below - What is that ...
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Why have all negatives been exposed to one frame?
I recently shot a roll of kodak 200 (36 exposures) and got them developed on the high street and all 36 shots have been exposed onto one frame, shown on the attached image; all other 35 frames are ...
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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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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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