All of Guides and Tutorials — Page 2
43 Film Photography Lessons and Theory Explainers
How to Load Film
How to Zone Focus
How to Develop C-41 at Home
What is an Aperture
How to Replace Light Seals
Useful Websites
How to Load a 35mm Film Camera
Everything You Need to Know to Start Shooting Your First Roll of 35mm Film
April 3, 2022
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.— Dmitri ☕️.
What Is an Aperture and How Does It Work?
A Brilliant and Essential Photographic Tool for Controlling Exposures
March 23, 2022
A complete guide to aperture's effects on exposure, calculating f-stops, bokeh, aberrations, diffractions, and more.— Dmitri ☕️
Focal-Plane Shutters vs. Leaf Shutters
How They Work + Key Differences
March 8, 2022
The inner workings of the two major shutter designs, their benefits/drawbacks, and how they may affect your photos.— Dmitri ☕️.
NFTs and Film Photography
March 2, 2022
The benefits and drawbacks of participating in NFT marketplaces for film photographers — explained.— Dmitri ☕️.
What Is a Rangefinder Camera and How to Use It Well
December 16, 2021
Learn everything about this iconic film camera design. Definitions, types, features, mechanics, shooting, repair, and purchase advice.— Dmitri ☕️.
Dynamic Range in Film Photography
A Complete Guide to Your Film’s Defining Characteristic
December 2, 2021
Understand your film’s dynamic range, improve your images and master the contrast. Learn about film characteristic curves, film density and more.— Dmitri ☕️.
How to Zone Focus Quickly and Accurately
For Fast Action, Night Photography, and Specialty Cameras
November 20, 2021
Zone focusing is a powerful technique that can help you be faster, more confident with your camera and take better shots in subdued light.— Dmitri ☕️.
How to Remove Dust and Scratches From Film Scans
Using Adobe Photoshop and Spot Healing Tool
September 23, 2021
You can improve the quality of your scans drastically with this technique. Better than Digital Ice.— Dmitri ☕️.
The Best Resolution (DPI) for Scanning Film
June 7, 2021
Get the optimal resolution for scanning 35mm, 120, and large format film for the Web, print, and archiving.— Dmitri ☕️.
How to Invert Colour Film Negatives in Photoshop
Using Replicable Equalization Technique
May 31, 2021
This guide will demonstrate and explain a simple, reliable method for making high-quality positives from scanned colour film negatives.— Dmitri ☕️.
How to Make Candid Portraits
On Film
May 10, 2021
This guide will help you choose the right gear and improve your technique for better candid portraiture on film.— Dmitri ☕️.
8 Technical Reasons to Shoot Black and White Film
May 4, 2021
Grain, accessibility, archival properties, creative developers, film speed, scanning, formats, and specialty films.— Dmitri ☕️.
Lumen Lumination
Making Lumen Prints With Ilford Gelatin-Silver Photographic Paper
December 8, 2020
An easy way to make a solar-gram with gelatin-silver photographic paper and a bit of sun exposure.— Bob St-Cyr.
DIY Perfect Binding — No Book Clamps Needed
Make Full-Size Books and Zines at Home
October 14, 2020
Making beautiful book spines does not have to be difficult or require specialized tools. This guide shows you how.— Dmitri ☕️.
How to Calibrate Infinity Focus on a Rangefinder
July 7, 2020
This guide will show you how to calibrate infinity focus on your film rangefinder camera without having to go to a repair shop or buying expensive tools.— Dmitri ☕️.
A Simple Guide to Using Flash on Manual Film Cameras
Achieve Greater Control Over Your Artificially-Lit Photographs
February 20, 2020
No light meter, no exposure guesstimates — just zone focus, look up your 𝒇-value, and click. Operating flashguns with no sync at all, like in the photograph above, can be done with any camera that has a Bulb setting and provides control over the aperture.— Dmitri ☕️.
The Limited Role of Equipment and Technique
In Photography
February 3, 2020
An essay on the importance of inspiration, position, composition, rapport, timing, emotion, expression over the camera and the lens’ physical properties.— Dan K.
How to Travel With Film Through Airport Security
Protect Your Film From X-Ray Damage and Loss
November 22, 2019
Travelling with film requires a few precautions. Protect your film from X-Ray damage and loss with these tips.— Dmitri ☕️.
How to Make Polaroid Emulsion Lifts & Transparencies
A Step-by-Step Guide With Troubleshooting Tips
April 21, 2019
A complete set of instructions (with a PDF checklist) on how to create your beautiful emulsion lifts with Polaroid film.— Dmitri ☕️.
Film Photography Costs and Prices
Development, Scanning and Printing; From 35mm to Large Format
March 12, 2019
Understand the true cost of shooting film and how you can save or splurge on it. 35mm, instant, and large format.— Dmitri ☕️, with images by ScottH.
