Do I need to buy a light meter for film photography?
In the majority of cases, a hand held light meter will be more of a hindrance than a help. Here are a few cases where you’ll need a light meter.
Beginner
Long-form guides and posts geared towards new film photographers. These are typically helpful guides that will give the best basic information for anyone starting out.
Kai Wong’s Old School Photography review: a witty and informative read
Kai Wong’s book Old School Photography is an encyclopedic book filled to the brim with advice for new photographers on how to shoot film
Film scan shootout: DSLR scans with extension tubes vs macro lens
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.
The Complete Guide to Shooting Film at Night (with photos)
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.
13 DSLR film scanning tips from Negative Lab Pro’s creator Nate
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
Film is remarkably flexible. Here’s a quick guide on how to develop film that’s been over or underexposed when the light changes.
5 problems with the Epson V550/V600: why I’m selling this film scanner
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.
The Internet’s Simplest Guide to Developing B&W Film at Home
The perfect guide for anyone getting into film photography. This short and simple guide goes over what you need in every step of the process.
HDR DSLR scans vs. single-image scans: can you see the difference?
The benefit of scanning film with a DSLR camera is the increased sharpness and dynamic range. But does a single image capture enough detail?
How to load plastic Paterson reels without ruining your film
The first question after buying a Paterson developing tank is how to load these things. Here’s what I’ve learned from using plastic reels.