In terms of output, what are the benefits to using film cameras over digital? [more inside]
posted on Jul 4, 2008 - 22 answers
Where can I develop 120mm colour film in Montreal, or by mail order to Canada? [more inside]
posted on Jun 16, 2008 - 2 answers
Where can I get 120 film (for a Holga) in Washington, DC and Auckland, NZ? Is mail order my only option? [more inside]
posted on May 29, 2008 - 10 answers
I just watched the DVD of Awake, and I'm going crazy trying to figure out what kind of camera Jack (Terrence Howard) uses throughout the film. It is all black and a bit old looking. I'm a bit of a camera nerd, and I have to know!
posted on May 19, 2008 - 15 answers
Suggest online or DVD resources for a new filmmaker to learn about lenses, film formats, shot composition, camera moves, dialogue staging, and other aspects of cinematography & directing? [more inside]
posted on Apr 17, 2008 - 7 answers
How can I pass through airport security without having my camera film X-Rayed? [more inside]
posted on Apr 7, 2008 - 21 answers
Anyone here work on the Panasonic HVX200 camera? We're having a footage emergency and need advice immediately -- seriously, epic karma points to the piler who can help us out. Details inside. [more inside]
posted on Mar 13, 2008 - 11 answers
My friend and I are looking at HDV cameras and trying to decide right now between Panasonic's HVX200, Canon's XL H1, Sony's V1U, and JVC's HD110U (an upgrade of the HD100U, I believe). We're leaning toward the HD110U because of what we've seen of its picture quality, ability to switch lenses, and reported ease of use. Which one should we buy, what are the pros and cons? [more inside]
posted on Jan 16, 2008 - 3 answers
Total novice ahead! What do I do with this Kodak Brownie 8mm? [more inside]
posted on Dec 28, 2007 - 10 answers 
Let's say I want to film an amateur, feature-length documentary. One can assume I'd use a digital camera for relative cheapness and expediency, but which cameras are good enough to do a professional-looking job? I'd be on a very tight budget. This does not take into account the sound equipment, but perhaps you could also comment on that? [more inside]
posted on Aug 14, 2007 - 13 answers
I put a roll of film in the washing machine (by accident). Is it destroyed? [more inside]
posted on Jul 28, 2007 - 12 answers
What stories (short or otherwise) are begging to be adapted into a low-budget film? And, what camera should be used to film it? [more inside]
posted on May 13, 2007 - 34 answers
I have some home movies that I need to brighten up. [more inside]
posted on Dec 30, 2006 - 9 answers
Camera as a gift for a 13-year old girl; it's going to be used in a photo class. Which is the more likely camera for a high school photo class: digital or film? Charity gift with no chance for more information from recipient. (more inside) [more inside]
posted on Nov 29, 2006 - 28 answers
Is there any way to disable the red blinking light (card access indicator) when I am recording with my Canon Elura 100? [more inside]
posted on Jun 8, 2006 - 17 answers
StupidQuestionFilter: I have a disposable camera, I would like to open the camera up and scan the negatives into a computer. Is that possible, or is some processing necessary before the negatives are physically reminiscent of the pictures you took... I know nothing about cameras. Should I just spend 5 dollars to get them developed elsewhere or is the DIY route possible? [more inside]
posted on Mar 14, 2006 - 15 answers
I just built a tiny pinhole camera that mounts onto a 110 film cartridge. The directions I've found call for using a coin to turn the tiny gear to advance the film. I can't get that to work really at all. Any advice? [more inside]
posted on Feb 12, 2006 - 6 answers
I want to start shooting 35mm black and white film after a 20 year absence. I used to get my film processed via the US Mail, but can't remember the vendor. [more inside]
posted on Oct 5, 2005 - 14 answers
I have many memories of people in movies, cartoons, etc. who while taking a photograph with a view camera remained underneath the darkcloth while making the exposure. However, the film holder should be cutting off the light to the groundglass and therefore they shouldn't be able to see any image. Is this just due to the ignorance of the movie makers or is there some reason why they are depicted this way?
posted on Aug 12, 2005 - 11 answers
