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Carved pumpkins do not last more than a few days, but photographs do. When you carve your masterpiece, make sure you take photos to share with your family and friends. Add one to your Memory...

For more than 25 years I earned a living as a commercial photographer, but most of the work I did was on film (you do remember film don't you). I was reluctant to get caught up in the digital...

The idea behind panoramic cameras is to provide a wider picture with more detail than a normal single-frame shot can provide. Panoramic cameras have been around for over 150 years. Typical...

Holga started making its cheap plastic cameras in 1981 to capitalize on the growing interest in photography in China. It was designed to take 120 film, which then was widely available there, and...

There are many different types of microfilm but when it comes to storing them there are a lot of standards that remain the same. Here you will find out how to store microfilm for safe keeping.

Who says you need an expensive digital camera to take a good photograph? Sure, with that new SLR you will be able to snap crystal-clear shots of your family and friends, but where is the fun in...

In photography, ISO is a measure of sensitivity to light. ISO--along with aperture and shutter speed--make up the "photographic triangle," the balance required to capture the correct exposure in...

The basic idea behind a photographic camera has not changed much since its invention, although new advancements such as digital technology have changed the art form. Knowing the mechanism behind...

Home movies are a way to preserve family memories that have been around for years. They've suffered a bad rap over much of that time not only because of the quality of the movies but also because...

ISO (International Standards Organization) numbers are used to classify 35mm film. The number refers to the film's "speed," or how much light is needed to produce a usable image. Higher ISO film...

Black-and-white film can be used in any film camera. It is easy to process and print black-and-white film at home.

Too often we abandon our natural gift of sight. We go through our lives wearing short-sighted blinders; only seeing fragments of the shapes, surfaces, textures, colors, and actions that stream...

You don't need a lot of expensive equipment to develop negatives. You can find some items--like measuring spoons and glass measuring cups, a bottle opener (for 35 mm film canisters), a clock with...

How to make a camera at home with your kids.

Photographic film is one invention that has changed the way people see the world. Because we are able to take photographs, we are able to capture memories and see places in the world that we would...

The Kodak brand is synonymous with film and developing. The company was one of the earliest film manufacturers, and in 1900, Kodak Brownie cameras were sold in sealed camera boxes with the film in...

Skimboarding is a very fun sport to learn. I have boarded for about 4 years and picked it up very easy on my own. I will teach you some technique that will help you learn on your own.

This is an easy step by step guide for transfering film to DVD / VHS.

In a darkroom, pull the exposed film out of the roll. Load it onto a steel spiral holder for development. Insert the loaded spiral into a film-processing tank. Add film developer to the tank. ...

If you like the look of all of the little decorative pieces for scrapbooking that you see in the store, you don't have to pay ridiculously high prices for them. You can save money and get exactly...

Developing the film from a disposable camera is similar to developing a traditional reel of film. If you are familiar with film developing, one of the most difficult tasks about developing a...

There are two ways to cover a balsa wood remote control airplane. The first is to use butyl rubber and tissue or silk. The second is to use an iron-on film or fabric. Both methods yield a...

Creating a home photo lab, sometimes called a "darkroom," is easy. With the proper room, tools, chemistry, equipment and experience you can create better quality prints than most commercial labs....

Although many people now use digital cameras and print photos on their desktop printers, there are still lots of camera enthusiasts shooting with film. If you're not equipped to develop your film...

All too often, a really great homebrew electronics project is spoiled by an ugly front panel. Some DIYers swear by dry transfer lettering, but often they end up just swearing. Others give up (or...

Without pictures, most of our memories would become hazy, if not totally forgotten. Pictures allow us to capture the moments we treasure just as they are, giving us a welcome reminder of the past...

There is a way to clean those old slides you have and it's not as difficult as you think. Following a few simple tips, you can have clean, clear slides again in no time.

Most people, at one time or another, discover a roll of exposed film from a long-ago vacation and wonder what treasures lie within, or they find a valuable unused roll just waiting for use....

Shooting double exposures can be a fun and very artistic adventure. Many times you take a double exposure on accident but you can learn how to shoot double exposures on purpose. The steps will...

It's that easy! Get your camera and let me tell you how you can have some fun and take great pictures of Bald eagles to share with family and friends.

A camera lens is a curved piece of transparent glass that focuses an image in a camera. A camera lens is not a single lens, but a combination of lenses to bend the light entering the camera in...

Photography is not only a fun hobby, but it is also an amazing science experiment. You can make your own camera easily. It takes only a few materials and a little know-how to make a shoebox...

This article presents a brief overview of the process involved in developing and printing 35mm film in your own home darkroom.

The digital camera manufacturers are having a boom in sales, as it seems everyone is going digital, and film is so passé these days. A large number of folks buying digital cameras are going...

Like everything else, microfilm gets old and is subject to tearing or breaking off in areas. The most important thing to remember if you have a damaged microfilm is to keep all fragments of the...

Photography training courses are typically designed to teach interested individuals a specific aspect of photography. Training courses in photography are offered in both classroom settings and...

Though consumer level digital camcorders have taken over the market, you still can't beat the look of film. Despite the extra work involved, there are still those who choose to work with film. The...

Unlike the more traditional 120mm and 35mm films, 4X5 film is a large-format sheet-fed film. Each frame of 4x5 film is a sheet inserted into the back of a camera. Processing this kind of film is...

Developing C22 film on your own is tedious work. The temperature must be accurate, or the film will get damaged. No light is allowed at all, not even red light, when removing the film from its...

Polaroid instant cameras were once a staple for photo lovers worldwide but, with the advent of digital photography, have since become more of a novelty item. If you are lucky enough to find a...

Polaroid cameras were popular with casual photographers because they made it easy and quick to see the developed picture. The invention of digital cameras has made it possible to instantly view...

Make a light-proof box that can be opened to load film or photograph paper. Some designs include an adjustable film holder.

Today's automated cameras make it easier than ever to capture memories, but by understanding a few technical basics of how a camera operates, you can go from taking snapshots to creating...

To scan 8mm film needs expensive equipment and costs a lot to get it done professionally. My DIY method does not get the best results but will copy your old movies before they degrade completely.

With the introduction of new technology, the face of photography has been changing rapidly. Whether you're looking for a film or digital camera or a compact or professional camera, knowing the...

To make photographic film, a thin strip of plastic is covered with a viscous material containing silver halide crystals. Because silver halide turns dark when exposed to light, photographic film...

With digital cameras taking over the photography market, it's sometimes fun to reminisce of the old days of the Polaroid camera. Polaroids have long been famous for being able to take a picture...

Technology is changing every day, and cameras are not an exception. Making the decision to change from a traditional film camera and obtain a new digital camera may cause some conflicts. Arming...

Holga cameras are medium-format toy film cameras that are cheaply made and known for light leaks, overexposure, vignetting and vivid colors. The Holga would be considered by many people a cheap...

Develop your own black and white film