Learn how film’s dynamic range is measured by the manufacturer and how you can even estimate the dynamic range at home with simple tools like a sheet of paper and a light source.
In this short guide, you’ll learn about box speed and ISO, what it means to push or pull film, and how to do it at home.
A list of all modern instant film dimensions in millimetres and inches with sources and explanations.
Take advantage of the great wealth of affordable, working, creatively liberating film cameras by mastering exposure and manual focus.
Contaminated C-41 chemistry will yield you a blank roll. A simple snip test can easily prevent this.
SX-70 lens has better magnification than nearly any lens other than dedicated macros. All you have to do to make it a full, 1:1 macro is add on a simple close-up lens filter made especially for this camera.
Learn how to fix light leaks and what they are. Easily service your film camera at home.
A tried and tested way to index and organize your negatives and film scans. Quick, easy, and effective.
Make your SX-70 use the incompatible Polaroid 600 film without any modifications, accessories, or even touching the exposure dial.
Developing colour-negative film has a lot of steps, but it’s surprisingly easy to get good results, especially when you got the right tools.
A guide to using — and choosing between five light meter types (inc. free apps and built-in meters).
Preserve your scans, create better images, and backup your physical negatives using this simple technique.
A guide to the genuinely open online community for film photographers.
A list of film photography websites I regularly seek out. I recommend you visit them at least once.
How to adjust the rangefinder, fix film transport, and other maintenance tips for this notoriously challenging mechanical camera.
Polaroid film is made of hundreds of components. As a whole, it does not belong in a blue bin. But thankfully, used Polaroid film packs are easy to take apart and recycle (depending on your local facilities).
A guide to perfecting exposures. It covers advice for both manual and point-and-shoot film cameras.
This short article will help you understand two key concepts in photography: stops and EVs. You will also learn how to apply them.
If you’re just starting your film photography journey — whether a seasoned digital shooter or a newbie to the camera world — this short guide will help you hit the ground running.
A complete guide to aperture's effects on exposure, calculating f-stops, bokeh, aberrations, diffractions, and more.
