In terms of output, what are the benefits to using film cameras over digital? [more inside]
posted on Jul 4, 2008 - 22 answers
After reading this article on Weegee, I started thinking about the concept of Noir and wondered about this question. "Does Noir exist as a current idiom or appear in a culture in America in 2008, and if so where might it be found?" [more inside]
posted on Jun 20, 2008 - 11 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
I'm looking for a way to sell darkroom prints of my travel/street photography online. [more inside]
posted on Jun 9, 2008 - 9 answers
How can I pass through airport security without having my camera film X-Rayed? [more inside]
posted on Apr 7, 2008 - 21 answers
Can I develop 20-year old 110 film? If so, where? [more inside]
posted on Mar 5, 2008 - 7 answers
I'm looking for the best way to get good quality scans of old photos and then store them permanently in archival albums or envelopes. [more inside]
posted on Feb 25, 2008 - 6 answers 
Ok, here's a slightly odd one. Prompted by the recent FPP in the blue about the ancient photography lab, I got to thinking about the lighting in the basement "wet lab". This led to the question: if film doesn't react to red light, why are we able to take pictures of red things?
posted on Feb 8, 2008 - 17 answers
Why am I getting blotches on my black and white negatives? What are the marks? Are they dust? Water spots? How do I fix this? [more inside]
posted on Nov 28, 2007 - 13 answers
A number of years ago I had an MRI of my head to help explain sudden onset headaches I was experiencing. Thankfully, the problem went away, never to return, but I find myself in possession of a number of very nifty looking MRI negatives. So my question is, how to use them in an artistic manner? [more inside]
posted on Nov 8, 2007 - 6 answers
I'm looking for a mail-order photo developing service that will take 120 film. I love the concept of Snapfish, but they only take 35mm! Is there a decent service out there that does medium-format?
posted on Oct 21, 2007 - 5 answers
Who are some people in the film industry I should be looking for in regards to Director of Photography vs. Film Editor? I've already watched movies specifically for the actors and directors. [more inside]
posted on Sep 26, 2007 - 27 answers
Polaroid back for medium format camera question - how do i get a full frame shot with the polaroid back? [more inside]
posted on May 19, 2007 - 6 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
Which is best for the long-term storage of slides: Kodak-style slide carousels, or polypropylene sleeves? In addition to scanning, I want to try to preserve the analog originals for the next generation in my family. But how to do it? [more inside]
posted on Nov 25, 2006 - 7 answers
I have two rolls of exposed, undeveloped super 8mm film in my freezer right now. I want to have processing and a digital transfer done. I've done a bunch of research online, yet I can't seem to find a place that I would feel comfortable sending my film to that isn't astronomically expensive. Where can I have this done? Bonus if its in or somewhat near Chicago.
posted on Sep 14, 2006 - 7 answers
Would black-and-white negative film still be good if it were stored in a refrigerator for over 3 years? What about printing paper? [more inside]
posted on Sep 14, 2006 - 11 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
What is a good and inexpensive option for getting high-resolution digital images from color print film? [more inside]
posted on Nov 16, 2005 - 5 answers
Selective Depth-of-Field in Six Feet Under, and a question about lens flares. [more inside]
posted on Oct 4, 2005 - 12 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
Can you use 800 speed film in a Holga? [more inside]
posted on May 12, 2005 - 14 answers
Can I scan 35mm film negatives with my Canon LiDE 30? Other flatbed scanners come with an adapter that allows for this, but this scanner didn't. Is there an off the shelf widget that will work?
posted on Mar 20, 2005 - 8 answers
I'm looking for a good (but not pro-level), not crazily expensive Firewire film scanner, 35mm and 120, for OSX. thanks
posted on Feb 22, 2005 - 6 answers
Anyone know any super-awesome places in Toronto to get film developed? [M.I.]
posted on Dec 16, 2004 - 9 answers
Film scanning! I have a fair number of negatives (easily a few thousand) which I need to scan (every day they call to me telling me that they are decaying and need to be recorded digitally). (the more it is inside)
posted on Sep 27, 2004 - 15 answers
I while back I got some good recommendations on lenses to use for documentary style photography. Now I come to the Green looking for insight on color film. I'm shooting with a Nikon FM2 and a Canon Rebel 2000. The work is for a grad thesis film, mostly daytime with some scenes right after sundown.
posted on Aug 17, 2004 - 7 answers
I've suddenly decided that I am on the verge of diving headfirst into the murky waters of medium format photography. Any of you have any favourite cameras? Favourite brands? Favourite filmstocks? Rest assured, I will not be shooting weddings or yearbook portraits.
posted on Aug 15, 2004 - 22 answers
I just acquired an old Minolta 16 along with two rolls of B&W film. The film was in a sealed container with the expiration date marked May '78. Do I have any chance of getting workable pictures out of this thing? And is there something (longer exposure, or shorter?) one can do to compensate for expired film?
posted on May 20, 2004 - 5 answers
