Death to Jerky Cam! Multipart Question. [more inside]
posted by coffeefilter on Dec 21, 2009 - 19 answers

Is there an online or mail service that will convert/process Advantix or APS film rolls to digital media?
posted by plexi on Aug 24, 2009 - 3 answers

I received this Holga camera as an early birthday present. It uses 120 size film. Searching past questions on AskMefi suggests that it can be slightly hard to find a place to develop this type of film, and that it can be expensive unless you have your own photo scanner. Should I return it and get a 35 mm version? [more inside]
posted by bluefly on Jul 12, 2009 - 16 answers

I'd like recommendations of a good ~$200 film SLR for a beginner. I'll be using the kit lens for now. I can't afford a digital SLR. I know the cost of film/development adds up, but for now I just need something to get off my feet. I've been doing photography for years, but I never learned beyond point-and-shoot cameras. Something that's compact and fairly new would be great, but not required. I like to take nature and portrait shots.
posted by biochemist on Jun 29, 2009 - 31 answers

Is there any way to cannibalize this Cybershot DSC-W1, and make a digital insert for this beautiful old Kodak Retina Ia? [more inside]
posted by photomusic86 on Jun 29, 2009 - 3 answers

Hey, Seattle-area photographers! I was just gifted a Baby Brownie Special for helping a family member find a good computer. I'm really excited and I want to start using it. Just a few things... [more inside]
posted by gc on May 30, 2009 - 6 answers

Help me title my PhD thesis! Cool Photography/Cinema/Camera phrases wanted! [more inside]
posted by meerkatty on May 28, 2009 - 19 answers

Does anyone still process 110 format film? [more inside]
posted by tealsocks on Mar 31, 2009 - 13 answers

I just got a diana f+ camera. I have shoten? shot, 3 rolls of film and none of them have turned out well. All of the images are extremely blurry. We have tried out the fish eye, the telephoto and the wide angle lenses as well as the color gels and the long exposures. So far only the long exposures seem to be turning out at all. None of the other pics display the attributes of the accessories used. There are no color changes or changes in the clarity. SO my question is...what am I doing wrong? [more inside]
posted by madmamasmith on Mar 10, 2009 - 16 answers

Where should I get my underwater camera film developed in San Francisco (or by mail, if there's a good option)? [more inside]
posted by roxie110 on Jan 27, 2009 - 11 answers

Moving from digital to film photography. How is this film camera package on Craigslist? [more inside]
posted by willy_dilly on Nov 19, 2008 - 11 answers

Is my Sigma lens dead? [more inside]
posted by stackhaus23 on Oct 11, 2008 - 5 answers

Am I crazy to try shooting a motion picture on a still camera? [more inside]
posted by drjimmy11 on Oct 5, 2008 - 15 answers

What Does Pre-Roll Mean? [more inside]
posted by Ironmouth on Oct 1, 2008 - 15 answers

Where in the UK can I send my 24 + 36 exposure camera films to have them transferred to CD/otherwise digitalised? [more inside]
posted by Solomon on Oct 1, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm wondering about Medium Format 120 film processing and printing for a Diana Camera? [more inside]
posted by pinkbungalow on Aug 19, 2008 - 11 answers

Please help me find a photography related quote! [more inside]
posted by stackhaus23 on Aug 5, 2008 - 2 answers

In terms of output, what are the benefits to using film cameras over digital? [more inside]
posted by invitapriore on Jul 4, 2008 - 22 answers

Where can I develop 120mm colour film in Montreal, or by mail order to Canada? [more inside]
posted by exquisite_deluxe 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 by troika on May 29, 2008 - 11 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 by grieserm 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 by pseudostrabismus on Apr 17, 2008 - 7 answers

How can I pass through airport security without having my camera film X-Rayed? [more inside]
posted by stackhaus23 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 by tweebiscuit 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 by christopherbdnk on Jan 16, 2008 - 3 answers

Total novice ahead! What do I do with this Kodak Brownie 8mm? [more inside]
posted by nadawi 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 by Vic Morrow's Personal Vietnam on Aug 14, 2007 - 13 answers

I put a roll of film in the washing machine (by accident). Is it destroyed? [more inside]
posted by lou 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 by nervestaple on May 13, 2007 - 34 answers

I have some home movies that I need to brighten up. [more inside]
posted by TrueVox 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 by JDC8 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 by foraneagle2 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 by cloeburner 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 by Plutor 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 by willmize 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 by Bengston on Aug 12, 2005 - 11 answers