BetterPhoto Q&A: Traditional Film Photography

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  Account
Does anyone know how to access account information? I would like to renew but don't know when to do it or how....
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October 26, 2019
 
  Film Room is still here
Please, do not hesitate to use this forum. I check it daily and I am sure one or two others do as well. More than happy to welcome you and offer advice if requested or amoral support as needed....
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January 24, 2015
 
  Tell us about your Darkroom
Well, got mine back up and running after about a three year hiatus. I have a walk-in closet off my bedroom that measures 4 feet by 12 feet. There is a window that faces west and catches brilliant...
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January 17, 2015
 
  Still Kickin'
Well, seems the room is still here, as it were. Anyone still alive and kicking out there in the BP film world?...
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March 21, 2015
 
  Printing this weekend
Yup. Sunday I plan on spending a few hours in the upstairs bath (read: temp. darkroom). I processed some old unprocessed film a week ago from a special day.My wife had died in April 2011. In Octobe...
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January 20, 2014
 
  Your Wet Process Tools/ Materials
Well, when it comes to processing my black and white film, I'm still going with the Great Yellow Father. HC110 for my developer. I'm printing on Orient Seagull VC RC II 8x10 Glossy. I rece...
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January 09, 2014
 
  New55 Blog. P/N-55 lives?
http://new55project.blogspot.ca/2014/01/2014-restart-of-new55.htmlHey all. Looks like there's another instant film player in the game. And they are aiming for my favorite film of all time.P/N55...
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January 10, 2014
 
  3D Film Cameras
Friends: I have in my "hot little hands," a Nimsol 3D camera! If my research is correct, you can use "regular" 35mm film. I would like to know if this is right and if it is, where can you...
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August 20, 2013
 
  What is the incidence of flipped, reversed images?
How often does it happen that photos get reversed, flipped from right to left, in traditional photography? I mean by accident, not on purpose. And I mean within the realm of professional photograph...
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June 26, 2012
 
  What is the incidence of flipped, reversed images?
How often does it happen that photos get reversed, flipped from right to left, in traditional photography? I mean by accident, not on purpose. And I mean within the realm of professional photograph...
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June 26, 2012
 
  Drawbacks to using film
I have an Olympus OM - 1, and findingg film for it is fairly easy, but finding a BATTERY is a problem. Since mercury batteries used in the 1970's are outlawed for environmental reasons, I have ...
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September 27, 2012
 
  Familiarity with early realistic camera ans slides
I've recently found many of my mothers dbl mounted realistic slides from the 30's-40's. Remember the old realistic camera that I believe to offer one of the first 3-d views . I've l...
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November 15, 2011
 
  What to Do with Obsolete Film and Equipment?
What do we do with our film cameras and equipment once film is no longer available? How much longer will film and film processing be available?...
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January 09, 2014
 
  Value of old camera
We have an old Canon AE-1 Program camera. Everything seems to be working great. it had a 50mm and 200mm lens with it along with other accessories. I was wondering if someone out there knew the valu...
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July 18, 2011
 
  How to shoot detailed photo of the moon
I am currently using a Nikon Fm3a 35mm SLR with a Sigma 28-300 lens. I have a tripod, but no shutter release cable yet. Iv'e been trying to photograph a nice detailed picture of the moon with n...
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July 15, 2011
 
  How to make a custom preset on Canon 50 D
I have had several DSLR's - Minolta and Olympus. They had a "preset" mode for sunsets that I really liked. I think it would underexpose by 2/3 a click and push saturation up a notch along wi...
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August 03, 2010
 
  New to film photography
Hey all,Long time I didn't follow this website, was busy last 2 years and I decided to move to film photography since last year.So as I am new to film photography and I asked many questions ove...
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June 11, 2011
 
  ST-E2 vs. Pocket Wizard system
Hi. I've got studio lights, and 2 x 580 EX flashes, which I quite enjoy using in a smaller environment and would like to do more 'strobism'.... I'm looking at the ST-E2 vs. the Pock...
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December 01, 2009
 
  Scanning Questions
Hang on this may get a little complicated! I have recently purchased a 6X6 film camera and awaiting for my scanner to become available. The Epson v600. I know the v500 gets excellent reviews but...
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December 04, 2009
 
  film
I left my slide film in my backpack, While passing throught the xray machine.Will this mess up the film....
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June 08, 2009