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Film Photography Basics
| Topic | What You Need to Know |
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Exposure
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Controls how bright or dark your photo is. Adjust
aperture (f-stop),
shutter speed, and ISO to get the right balance.
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Controls how bright or dark your photo is. Adjust aperture (f-stop), shutter speed, and ISO to get the right balance. |
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Focus
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Makes your subject sharp. Use manual focus or autofocus. A blurry subject = out of focus.
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Makes your subject sharp. Use manual focus or autofocus. A blurry subject = out of focus. |
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Loading Film
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Open the camera, insert the film roll, pull the film across, attach it to the spool,
then close the back and advance the film.
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Open the camera, insert the film roll, pull the film across, attach it to the spool, then close the back and advance the film. |
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Choosing the Right Film
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ISO 100-200 = Bright light (outdoors). ISO 400 = General use. ISO 800+ = Low light or fast action.
Color or black & white? Your choice!
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ISO 100-200 = Bright light (outdoors). ISO 400 = General use. ISO 800+ = Low light or fast action. Color or black & white? Your choice! |
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Film Storage & Processing
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Keep unused film in a cool, dry place (fridge for long-term storage). Get your film developed at a lab or try home processing.
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Keep unused film in a cool, dry place (fridge for long-term storage). Get your film developed at a lab or try home processing. |
