A thread dedicated to the discussion of all things film and film cameras

Minolta Alpha 9 Edition

Previous boards.4channel.org/p/thread/4212752

/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 process

FAQ
>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...

Useful links
>[massive dev chart] gives times for home film development
https://www.digitaltruth.com/devchart.php
>[film dev] shows results of development regimes
https://filmdev.org/
>[news & community links]
35mmc.com
casualphotophile.com
kosmofoto.com
emulsive.org
japancamerahunter.com

Thread Question
What would you consider to be your "end game" Camera? the camera you'd either
>Save up to get
>have already saved up for and now have and use
>would immediately attempt to get if given a blank check