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35mm Cameras

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    • Does Anyone Still Use Manual 35mm Cameras?

      Whether the camera is film or digital based, many hobbyists and professional photographers alike use 35mm cameras in a manual mode. Overriding preset options such as exposure, focus and focusing points can greatly improve knowledge of photography concepts and how the photographer's individual camera operates. Greater creative control,... more »

    • 35mm Camera Tutorial

      The vast majority of cameras that use film take 35mm film. 35mm film was developed as a smaller format than other film sizes, and became the most popular film size for amateur photographers. Today, used 35mm cameras are available at very low prices. Several major camera manufacturers continue to make cameras that use 35mm film. more »

    • How to Buy a Used 35mm Camera

      When you buy a used 35mm film camera you are not always sure what you are getting for your money. Film cameras are harder to come by, but still are available if you look in the right places. These tips will help you make a wise investment so you can take photos with your camera that you will enjoy for years to come. more »

    • How Does a Manual Camera Work?

      The basic manual camera functions by refracting light through a lens where it refocuses the image on a flat surface, usually a piece of film or, originally, glass. The film contains light-sensitive emulsion that reacts to the light pattern and creates a negative of the image. Chemicals then wash away parts of the emulsion and... more »

    • How to Find the Value of Old Cameras

      Because film photography has decreased in popularity, many old film cameras are being sold at garage sales, thrift stores, pawn shops and antique shops. Finding the approximate value of those cameras is simply a matter of checking and comparing resale values on a number of websites. more »

    35mm Cameras Quick Guides

    35mm Cameras Articles

    • How to Use Filters on 35mm Cameras

      Whether you use film or digital, filters are an important and enjoyable aspect of using a 35mm camera. There's a wide variety of them out there... more »

    • How to Compare Camera Lenses

      A camera lens works by allowing light to travel down a tube fitted with high quality glass elements and pass through a small opening called the... more »

    • How to Use an Extension Tube

      An extension tube for a telescope or other optic acts between the objective lens and the eyepiece of the instrument by spacing and funneling... more »

    • About Panoramic Cameras

      Panoramic cameras always have held a fascination for professional and amateur photographers alike, despite their somewhat limited use. They are... more »

    • What Is a Lensbaby?

      It may seem odd at first, but there are some practical applications for lenses that don't come from Germany and aren't the sharpest ever made.... more »

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