Guide to Film Photography
For color film photography, beginner photographers will often wonder about whether to use reversal (slide) film or negative film for 35mm film cameras. Both films will produce color photographs, but which film is superior...
Color reversal film, or commonly called slide film, creates the opposite of color negative film or black and white film. Instead of creating a negative to be printed to a positive, the slide film...
Black and white film photography requires the photographer to avoid seeing the world in color. Some color photographs will simply not work in black and white photography, causing too much contrast or dull, neutral...
There are a number of black and white (b&w) films available for 35mm film cameras and medium format film cameras that can still be found in stores. While there are also a number of...
There are three main categories of film sizes: 35mm film, medium format film, and large format film. Within each of those categories are more sizes, but they all relate to the original three. 35mm...
Film Camera Functions While there are many key functions to a film camera, the most important are the aperture and shutter speed settings for a proper exposure. Follow the links above or to the...
1. Locate a small button on the bottom of the camera. This button releases the film take-up reel and allows you to rewind the 35mm film. If you do not push this button and...