I've got a vintage Pentax K1000 that I would like to get looked and and CLA (Clean, Lube, and Adjust) serviced. I've got a bit of a sentimental attachment to it, so I am looking for personal experiences/recommendations.
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posted by JoanArkham
on Apr 19, 2013 -
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I'd like to buy a bulk (i.e., 20+ in a stack) slide scanner that will work with recent-model (usb/firewire/thunderbolt) macs. I see prices ranging from $1200 for used Braun scanners, to some real cheapies that look like a mistake waiting to happen for under $200. What's in the middle? Most of the used Nikons in the $500 range on ebay are SCSI only; I'd love something that works with current hardware (i.e., NOT SCSI) and has a pretty wide gamut - something approximating the RAW quality I get from my digital SLR. Is there hope for me?
posted by luriete
on Jan 30, 2013 -
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Would it be feasible to restart Kodachrome film production and developing services on a small scale, in the way that
The Impossible Project has restarted small scale production of instant film for Polaroid cameras? By feasible, I mean doing it at a scale that would make enough profit to keep one or two people employed to do the work.
posted by LastOfHisKind
on Jun 2, 2012 -
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I found an old roll of Kodachrome slide film - is it possible to get it developed?
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posted by mikepop
on Jan 26, 2012 -
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How to simulate chewing without using my mouth or teeth? Either an object or method/process. Odd, photography-related details inside.
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posted by book 'em dano
on Nov 23, 2011 -
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I still use film. I have a bunch of prints sitting in a box. I would like to put together a non-tacky photo album. How?
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posted by nerdfish
on Oct 9, 2011 -
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Should you also put film in the regrigerator or freezer after it's been exposed?
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posted by Joseppi
on Jan 16, 2011 -
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I shoot film: please recommend 35mm point-and-shoot cameras so I can be cute and vintage and portable to boot.
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posted by dumdidumdum
on Dec 28, 2010 -
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Short, live-action films that work with limited locations, effects, budget, and actors?
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posted by jsturgill
on Nov 21, 2010 -
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What are must-see movies for photographers?
As a photographer I am constantly on the lookout for inspiration. Recently I saw
High Art, and was deeply moved by the way the movie conveyed a way of seeing, which I feel is now available as a direction for myself.
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posted by andreinla
on Nov 16, 2010 -
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"The gunsight frames an image for destruction, whereas the camera's viewfinder frames one image for preservation, and all other possible images for destruction." Help me find the source of this paraphrased quote?
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posted by Alterscape
on Oct 24, 2010 -
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Which camera do I sell and which do I keep?
Film cameras: Olympus OM-1 with Zuiko auto-s f1.4 50mm and Canon AE-1 35 mm.
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posted by bestillme
on Oct 6, 2010 -
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I'm looking for a film and slide scanner and wonder what people suggest. Am I better off getting a dedicated slide/film scanner or do some of the higher end flatbeds work just as well (or better)?
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posted by Joseppi
on Sep 26, 2010 -
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I have found myself in the possession of a few interesting vintage motion and still film cameras which look to be in great shape, including cases and manuals. While they look neat, I know nothing about them. I tried googling them, but couldn't find anything specific enough to help me decide what I should do with them. I'd like to know if they're worth anything and where I can look to find how much they're going for and where I might advertise them. Specifics and photos inside...
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posted by bestillme
on Aug 31, 2010 -
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About ten years ago, I was given a couple Pentax 35mm film SLR bodies, and some lenses, which I was happy with. Especially the SMC-M 50mm f/1.4 lens, with which I discovered bokeh and existing-light photography. But after a while, I got tired of having to store and process film, since I just put all the pictures into my computer anyway. So I got a *ist DS, since that was compatible with all my lenses. But my favorite prime lens has been turned into a zoom by the reduced sensor size. The closest equivalent I've found is the FA 31mm Limited, but that costs ~$1000 USD, and its not even f1.4, its f1.8. Given this issue, along with the fussiness of getting all the auto-exposure/focus stuff to work the way I want it to, and I'm really missing my film camera bodies. Or is there an alternative?
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posted by Hither
on Jun 20, 2010 -
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I'm in Madrid this semester, and would like to pick up an old rangefinder camera (film) or similar for around 20 euros. Is digging around antique shops and similar my best bet? Do you know a place? Or are there actually some not-terribly-expensive used camera shops in this big pretty city? Are there secondhand shops/thrift stores at all in this town? Aware of El Rastro, tried once with no luck and will probably try again Sunday. I'll also be in London next weekend and am not opposed to buying it there if you know a place.
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posted by The Esteemed Doctor Bunsen Honeydew
on Feb 11, 2010 -
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Tried developing my first bw film last night and it didn't turn out at all - what did I do wrong?
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posted by Gortuk
on Oct 25, 2009 -
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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 -
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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 -
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DarkroomFilter: At what part of the developing process am I screwing up my negatives?
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posted by zvs
on Jun 27, 2009 -
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Photography-filter: As a total beginner to photography, I've been learning all about the basic techniques with my new DLSR. However I've been recently getting very inspired by film photography shot on 35mm film like Lomos, Yashica T4s. How can I emulate this style on a Digital SLR? [More inside]
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posted by ashaw
on Jun 24, 2009 -
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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...
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posted by gc
on May 30, 2009 -
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Where can I pick up Black and White film in Lima, Peru? There´s an abundance of photo processing shops with colour film but can´t find anywhere which sells black and white film (Fuji Neopan, Ilford etc) or more specialised slide film.
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posted by ashaw
on Apr 21, 2009 -
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My dad has many thousands of photos in 35mm slide and print form (the output of 40 years as a photography hobbyist). He's looking for an archival-quality photo scanner that can handle both formats, as well as provide some degree of bulk-load automation. What should he get?
posted by killdevil
on Apr 16, 2009 -
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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?
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posted by madmamasmith
on Mar 10, 2009 -
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Are dawn and dusk interchangeable in visual media? How does one differentiate a photograph taken in the early morning from one in the late afternoon? Can it be done?
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posted by CheeseburgerBrown
on Oct 31, 2008 -
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Where in the UK can I send my 24 + 36 exposure camera films to have them transferred to CD/otherwise digitalised?
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posted by Solomon
on Oct 1, 2008 -
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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?"
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posted by Xurando
on Jun 20, 2008 -
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I'm looking for a way to sell darkroom prints of my travel/street photography online.
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posted by Hollow
on Jun 9, 2008 -
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