Sunny 16 Rule for Film Photography Without a Light Meter
If you happen to be without a camera that has through-the-lens light meter or don’t have a handheld light meter, then you may wonder how to manually set the aperture and shutter speed for...
Guide to Film Photography
Zone System for Film Photography Exposures
The zone system was created by famous photographer Ansel Adams in the 1940s as an exposure guide to photography. This was a systematic formula created for gaining the correct exposure for film photography in...
Expose for Backlighting
A common film exposure problem is a backlit subject, or a subject standing in front of a lighter background or light source such as a window or the sun. Light meters, whether through-the lens...
Film Camera Accessories
While many film cameras, particularly modern cameras, are designed to be self-sufficient, there are a variety of accessories that can be used to greatly assist photographers on a daily basis. Please click the below...
Ultraviolet (UV) Filters for Film Photography
The traditional spectrum of light runs from red to violet, with red light having the longest wavelength and violet the shortest. Light with a longer wavelength than red is referred to as infrared, while...
Cable Release Film Camera Accessory
Cable releases are a common film camera accessory that attach to the camera and allow photographers to take photos from a distance. In film photography, it is used to minimize camera shake and any...
Camera Lens Filters
Camera lens filters have many uses in film photography to obtain varied results, including a reduction of glare, filter UV rays, improve saturation, and more. Each filter performs a unique function and can be...
