Film Cameras

The amount of knowledge required to evaluate the physical condition of a used camera and arrive at an accurate and fair price is not acquired overnight, but rather through dedicated research and...

Produced by Leitz Wetznar in 1950, the Leica IIIf is a 35mm film camera equipped with a rangefinder and designed to use screw mount lenses. The IIIf is a variant of the Leica III line of cameras,...

The Minolta XE-7 (also known in Europe as the XE-1) is a single-lens reflex camera that uses 35mm film. Released in 1974, the XE-7's features included fully automatic exposure,...

Once upon a time, professional photographers preferred slides to negatives because of the brilliant colors. Kodachrome, Kodak's best slide film, dominated both the art of both professional and...

Before everything was automatic, photographers had to work to take good photos. They had to determine how much light there was, how much movement was taking place and how to get the photos they...

The best TV shows make you fall in love with the characters and care deeply for them. Many people like to make music videos out of their favorite programs, splicing together video clips and adding...

Ghost photography has a long and controversial history. Many people do not believe in ghosts at all, much less in a camera's ability to capture them on film. However, many professionals and...

The variety of SLR cameras you can buy is almost unlimited, so you have to approach buying one with a plan. Some are better looking than others, while others have a lot of features for the price. ...

When setting up a shot, the director of photography may ask the someone to check the shot. This is most likely when the diopter will need to be adjusted. Diopters are simple meniscus lenses which...

A Super 8 movie camera is a simpler version of a Hollywood film camera, but more complicated than a video camera. Here's how to use your Super 8 to make high quality films.

Printing images from a negative distinguishes those who simply take snapshots from the serious photographer. Learning your way around a camera is only the first part of a complete process that...

Developing color film parallels the process of developing black-and-white film in many respects, but it takes less time and is a prelude to an entirely different printing experience.

Aperture and shutter speed determine the exposure of film to light. They work in conjunction to produce a balanced image. Choosing both the right aperture and shutter speed is essential to taking...

Developing your own film requires precision and practice, but, once mastered, gives you greater control over the final image.