{"id":77656,"date":"2021-12-14T15:00:21","date_gmt":"2021-12-14T20:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/?p=77656"},"modified":"2022-05-24T12:32:16","modified_gmt":"2022-05-24T16:32:16","slug":"guide-to-film-photography","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/guide-to-film-photography\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Film Photography"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>While digital photography continues to progress in scope and popularity, analog photography or <strong>film photography<\/strong> techniques are experiencing a resurgence among amateur and professional photographers. Analog cameras can be harder to come by, but there are still plenty of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/l\/Photography\/Cameras\/Specialty-Cameras\">film cameras<\/a> available on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in expanding your capabilities as a photographer, exploring film photography can be a very rewarding and enjoyable pursuit. Here are a few of the key points to understand when considering shooting film.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding the Basics of Film Photography<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first analog cameras used glass and metal sheets coated with chemicals to create photographic exposures. Photography setups back then were cumbersome, large, and expensive. They also required in-depth training and a heavy financial investment to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The introduction of 35mm film and other popular types of film made photography a more affordable hobby for enthusiasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Film Photography Works<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Photographic film consists of plastic strips coated with a chemical emulsion. The emulsion found on the negative film is light-sensitive, so when it\u2019s exposed to light, the camera records an exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Film developing in the darkroom washes off the remaining light sensitive chemicals, locking the exposures into the roll of film so you can create photographic prints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types of Film<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few common types of film, but most fall under the categories of color film, black-and-white film, and slide film.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Color film and black-and-white film are both types of negative film. The areas in the image that appear dark in a negative will appear light in a print, and areas that appear light on film will be dark in print.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Slide film produces a positive image, so areas that appear light on film will be light when projected on a screen and dark areas will remain dark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to make prints in a darkroom, you\u2019ll need color negative film or black-and-white negative film.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Differences Between Film Photography and Digital Photography?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/What-Are-the-Differences-Between-Film-Photography-and-Digital-Photography-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"What Are the Differences Between Film Photography and Digital Photography? - 42West, Adorama\" class=\"wp-image-77671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/What-Are-the-Differences-Between-Film-Photography-and-Digital-Photography-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/What-Are-the-Differences-Between-Film-Photography-and-Digital-Photography-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/What-Are-the-Differences-Between-Film-Photography-and-Digital-Photography.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The mechanisms of photography are similar when shooting film vs. shooting digitally. Both film cameras and digital cameras use camera settings like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/adoramau-getting-to-know-aperture\/\">aperture<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/understanding-shutter-speed\/\">shutter speed<\/a>, and ISO to control exposure. But there are some key differences to know between the two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Physical vs. Digital<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary difference between film cameras and digital cameras is the method of recording an image. While film cameras like 35mm cameras, point-and-shoots, and SLRs capture an exposure on a film negative, digital cameras like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/l\/Photography\/Cameras\/Digital-SLR-Cameras\">DSLRs<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/l\/Photography\/Cameras\/Mirrorless-Cameras\">mirrorless cameras<\/a> capture images with a digital sensor and record images to a memory card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Film Can Be More Challenging<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning film photography can be trickier than learning digital photography because it takes longer to review your images and check your progress. Film photography supplies are less expensive initially, but over time you\u2019ll spend more on rolls of film and developing your film. With digital cameras, your main investment occurs up front.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/film-camera-with-film-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"film camera with film\" class=\"wp-image-83191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/film-camera-with-film-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/film-camera-with-film-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/film-camera-with-film.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Photo by NordWood Themes on Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Look For in a Film Photography Camera<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re ready to try shooting film, you\u2019ll first need to invest in an analog camera and a lens (or several). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/brands\/Canon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canon<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/brands\/Nikon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nikon<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/brands\/Leica\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leica<\/a>, and Fujifilm are among the most common analog camera brands. Other brands like Lomography, Pentax, and Mamiya also produce analog cameras worth exploring. It\u2019s also worth noting that few camera companies make new film cameras, so you may want to consider purchasing a used analog camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Expandability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As you shop for a film camera, consider your ability to expand your kit in the future. SLR cameras are great because you can always add lenses to your kit for more creative flexibility. Point-and-shoot cameras offer less flexibility but are usually very inexpensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Automation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some cameras are fully analog and require you to advance film frames manually with a film advance lever. Other film cameras are battery-powered and automate parts of the photography process like loading and advancing film.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"763\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/film-camera-on-table-1024x763.jpg\" alt=\"film camera on table\" class=\"wp-image-84003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/film-camera-on-table-1024x763.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/film-camera-on-table-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/film-camera-on-table-120x90.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/film-camera-on-table.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Photo by \ud835\udcf4\ud835\udcd8\ud835\udce1\ud835\udcda \ud835\udd5d\ud835\udd38\ud835\udd40 on Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 Reason to Try Film Photography<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even with the latest and greatest updates in DSLR and mirrorless cameras, film photography is still having a resurgence. However it\u2019s being used, it seems that more and more people are finding film photography fulfilling. Here are some of the attractions of \u2014 and reasons to try \u2014 film photography. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tactility<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a certain enjoyment in using a finely crafted machine. It\u2019s why people pay thousands of dollars for mechanical watches, and it\u2019s why, when you hold an old TLR in my hands, you feel a certain sense of respect and awe for an object older than you that still works well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Speed<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s isn\u2019t any. Film photography is slow \u2014 no notifications popping up on your screen, no ability to spray\u2019n\u2019pray, no distractions. You need to focus (pardon the pun) on your photo, and nothing else. Because if you don\u2019t get it right in the camera, you don\u2019t get the shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fun<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You never know what you\u2019ll get until you are long past taking the shot. That means that when you take the photo it might be some weeks (or, if you\u2019re doing the developing yourself, at least some hours) before you know what your shot looks like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But film photography has challenges too. For me, when I got started in photography, the biggest was the cost. Buying and developing film is expensive. It\u2019s frustrating, sometimes, to send an entire roll to be developed and find out that there was something wrong with the camera and the entire roll is garbage. And some people just don\u2019t have the time and patience to deal with film.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/film-street-photography-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"street photography on film\" class=\"wp-image-84002\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/film-street-photography-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/film-street-photography-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/film-street-photography.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Photo by zhenzhong liu on Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Get Started with Film Photography<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>But notwithstanding the drawbacks, there are definite advantages to film, and we encourage you to give it a try. Here are three ways you can get involved: As a dabbler, a diver, or drastically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dabble<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The barrier to entry, as a dabbler, is not very high. All you need is a film camera, some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/l\/Photography\/Camera-Accessories\/Film\">film<\/a>, and a place to develop the film. There are still plenty of places to find film cameras online, including my favorite, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/l\/Used\/Photography\/Cameras\/Specialty-Cameras\">Adorama\u2019s used department<\/a>, but you can also check other online marketplaces and your local flea market. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Garage sales are also good places to look. Developing is slightly more complicated \u2014 gone are the days when every drugstore would develop your film for you \u2014 but it\u2019s still not hard to find film developing services in your area who will either mail you prints, or better yet, email you high quality scans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to cameras, be aware that there are lots of choices. You can certainly go with the classic 35mm format, but know that if you\u2019d like to pick a different format another advantage of film photography is that starting with film in unconventional formats is much less expensive than using the corresponding digital equivalent. Learn about the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/what-are-the-different-types-of-film-cameras\">most common film camera formats<\/a> to find out the one that&#8217;s best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Div<\/strong>e in<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Jump right in. Buy a camera, but also set up your own darkroom, and develop your own shots. It is incredibly satisfying to develop your own prints. Contrary to many people\u2019s assumptions, there\u2019s also a lot of retouching you can do in the darkroom. In fact, many of Photoshop\u2019s tools, and their names, originated from darkroom techniques. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can make beautiful black and white prints without spending an incredible amount of money or time learning technique. (Color prints are more complicated, but definitely doable \u2014 give them a try!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As far as developing chemicals are concerned, you may not have an easy time finding them in your neighborhood, but you can get all the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/l\/Photography\/Film-and-Darkroom-Equipment\/Darkroom-Chemicals\">chemicals<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 as well as everything you need to set up your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/l\/Photography\/Film-and-Darkroom-Equipment\/Darkroom-Setup\">darkroom<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 online. Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/faq-how-to-develop-film\">guide on how to develop film<\/a> for all the must-know tips.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dedicate<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You live life on the edge. You\u2019re not going to get a thrill from developing 35mm film prints \u2014 you do everything to the max! I\u2019ve got just the thing for you \u2013 have you ever considered large format view cameras? How about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/what-is-lomography\">lomography<\/a>? Buying an old Holga and trying to make it make some beauty? Pinhole cameras are  easy to make, but you might need a two-hour exposure to take your shot. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/world-photography-day-how-photographers-began-the-annual-celebration\">Daguerreotyping<\/a> can make a unique silvery print on glass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting Comfortable as a Film Photographer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Practicing shooting with film can be equal parts fun and frustrating. No matter how much attention you pay to your camera settings and try to get a good exposure, you may still occasionally waste a roll of film or two trying as you perfect your techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Purchasing film in bulk or experimenting with expired film is a great way to practice without spending lots of money. Start off with simple film until you consistently get the results you expect. Once you\u2019re more confident, you can start to invest in unique and expensive types of film.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As with all types of photography, practice makes perfect. The more you work with your camera, the better you\u2019ll get. The bottom line is that staring with film photography, even in addition to your regular digital photography, opens up new, fun ways to make the world a brighter place and you a happier photographer. Get out there and go make some magic!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Analog film photography techniques are experiencing a resurgence among amateur and professional photographers. 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