Cameras, Lenses & Gear

Film Photography

5 guides, starting with Exposure on a Film Camera: A Beginner’s Guide.

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Exposure on a Film Camera: A Beginner's Guide

Learn how exposure works on a film camera: ISO, aperture, shutter speed, metering, film latitude, and what 24 or 36 exposures on a roll really mean.

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Halation: The Glow Effect in Film Photography

What halation is, why bright highlights glow red or orange on film, how anti-halation layers work, and how to shoot the effect or imitate it digitally.

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Half Frame vs Full Frame Film Cameras

Compare half frame and full frame film cameras: negative size, frame count, grain, print quality, cost per shot, and which format suits your photography.

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ISO 200 Film: Camera Settings and When to Use It

Starting camera settings for ISO 200 film, how it compares with ISO 400, how to set the ISO on a film camera, and when 200 speed film is the right choice.

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Pinhole Camera Exposure Times and How to Calculate Them

How to work out pinhole camera exposure times: find the f-number, convert a meter reading, allow for reciprocity failure, and bracket your shots.

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