Portra 400 is one of today’s most popular and well-known film stocks. Produced by Kodak and available for both 35mm and medium format cameras it is very popular among photographers and often recommended to beginners. To help you get the best out of this iconic film stock, we covered the most asked questions by beginners […]
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The Canon AE-1 is one of the most popular film cameras ever made, and with many new photographers getting into film, we are getting asked various questions about this camera model, which we will all cover in this article. Is the Canon AE-1 a good Camera? Yes, you are definitely not going wrong with a
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It can be hard to find the right battery for older film cameras, and there are usually some important things to consider before buying. If you are wondering what those points are, and what is the right battery for the Nikon F3, then this article is for you. The recommended and also best-suited batteries for
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It is not always easy to find the right battery for older film cameras, some are hard to come by others are very expensive as they have very few use cases nowadays. I hope this short article will help you to find the right battery for your Pentax K1000 and answer all of the other
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With the rise of interest in film photography and film cameras during the last years, one question that gets asked a lot of times is: “are film cameras still in production today?” The answer is yes, a couple of brands still produce film cameras in 2023, but some of those might not be what you
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Why recycling photographic film is difficult Long story short, photographic film can hardly be recycled ecologically worthwhile. While film cameras are pretty sustainable, and can be reused and resold many times without causing pollution and consuming materials, it is a totally different case for the photographic film used. According to Kodak, there are possibilities to
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DX coding (short for Digital IndeX) for 35mm film cartridges was originally introduced by Kodak in 1983 and, in contrast to some other systems, was able to establish itself on the market very quickly. Many camera and film manufacturers quickly adapted to the new information system, and its spread increased very fast. The DX code
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The washing process plays a crucial role in film development, and yet, it’s often overlooked. Once your film has been stabilized or “fixed” with the help of fixing agents, washing it properly becomes an essential step. But why is it so important? If your film isn’t adequately washed, residues from the fixer bath remain within
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Before the shift to digital photography took place, the Sunny 16 Rule or also called the Sunny f/16 Rule was one of the everyday essentials for film photographers. In the time of cameras without an exposure meter and no external measuring device with you, you could easily expose your film correctly by implementing this rule.
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The Canon EOS Rebel 2000, also known as EOS 300, found its way into my possession when I was in the market for a compact, lightweight, and affordable film camera. Initially, I had my reservations considering the EOS Rebel 2000 is a full-size 35 mm SLR, typically found in the hands of consumers, not professionals.
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