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>>4237805 /fgt/ daily reminder (courtesy by anon): one stop per decade is (generally) bullshit
>negative film ages better than positive>black and white better than color>slow films better than fast>storage conditions (dry/cool) matter more than years>Negative film is shot 1 or 2 stops overexposed and then PULLED in development so that you build more density in the exposure and develop less such that the fog is limited>slide/positive film is shot at box speed or overexposed and pulled.>if you home develop you can also use benzotriazole as a restrainer for the the first developer in E6 processFAQ
>What should my first film camera be?If you have a DSLR system. Get a camera that shares the same lenses. If not, something in the vein of cameras like the Canon A-1 or a Pentax Super Program or a Nikon FA should work.
>Why is film so expensive, it wasn't like this 5 years ago!It's either "the Jews did this" or "get a job Jamal". Choose accordingly.
>Is medium format worth getting into?No. Unless you like the look and workflow.
>How to digitize negatives?Have a modern camera? Get a macro lens and try scanning with that. Otherwise hunt down some old dedicated film scanner like a Minolta or a Nikon (or that one good Canon). With a medium format you could use a flatbed scanner but the quality will be so so...
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>[massive dev chart] gives times for home film developmenthttps://www.digitaltruth.com/devchart.php>[film dev] shows results of development regimeshttps://filmdev.org/>[news & community links]35mmc.comcasualphotophile.comkosmofoto.comemulsive.orgjapancamerahunter.comThread Question
are there any habits, superstions, or general things you always do when you go to shoot film?
