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A thread dedicated to the discussion of all things film and film cameras
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>>4186411/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*repeat again*
>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 processuseful links
>[massive dev chart] gives times for home film development https://www.digitaltruth.com/devchart.php>[film dev] shows results of development regimeshttps://filmdev.org/>[news & community links]35mmc.comcasualphotophile.comkosmofoto.comemulsive.orgjapancamerahunter.com>Thread Question(s) You have your (film) camera of choice: your ideal lens is - a) vintage glass from before the time your camera came out; b) glass from the time your camera came out and designed for your camera; c) shortly thereafter when glass has improved but is still compatible with your camera; or d) modern(ish) glass for a modern(ish) camera that is still compatible with your camera?