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11 Gifts a Film Photographer will Actually Use in 2023 (with photos)

by Daren

Here are 11 useable gift ideas that every film photographer would love to receive for their birthday or during the holidays.

A side by side comparison of an image scanned with an extension tube and one with a macro lens

Film scan shootout: DSLR scans with extension tubes vs macro lens

by Daren

Do you need to scan film with a macro lens? Or is a cheaper set of extension tubes good enough? Here’s a real, scientific comparison.

DSLR film scanning light sources: 3rd gen iPad VS Amazon tracing tablet

by Daren

How much does the DSLR film scanning light source matter? Here’s a simple test using an old iPad versus a cheap tracing tablet from Amazon.

The Complete Guide to Shooting Film at Night (with photos)

by Daren

Shooting film at night requires a different thought process than in daylight. Here is how I choose the right films, meter, and take photos at night.

A screenshot from a chat with Negative Lab Pro founder Nate and YouTuber Ribsy

13 DSLR film scanning tips from Negative Lab Pro’s creator Nate

by Daren

Negative Lab Pro has many features that make the plugin such an incredible resource for the film photography community. Here’s what I learned from talking to Nate.

How to push and pull film at home

by Daren

Film is remarkably flexible. Here’s a quick guide on how to develop film that’s been over or underexposed when the light changes.

Film developing chemistry

Are liquid or powder film developers better?

by Daren

There is a large variety of available film developers. One of the big questions is whether to choose a liquid or powder film developer. Here’s why I usually stick with liquid concentrates.

How do I load a 35mm film camera? And 12 common questions answered

by Daren

A list of the most common questions new film photographers have when loading and unloading their first rolls of film, with helpful gifs!

5 problems with the Epson V550/V600: why I’m selling this film scanner

by Daren

The Epson V550 and V600 flatbed film scanners have been on my shelves since I started shooting film. But I’ve recently outgrown them. Here’s why.

Fujifilm to discontinue sale of Velvia 100 in USA

by Daren

Fujifilm has decided to permanently discontinue Velvia 100 in the USA after an EPA ban on the use of popular flame retardant PIP 3:1

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