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.
Scanning + Printing
Here we’ll discuss the latest film printing and scanning techniques for getting the most out of your film strips.
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?
Everything Scientists Know about Making Negatives Last Generations
Most commercial film will start to degrade within 40 years. Here’s everything we know about making film last as long as possible.
Do I need to use a stop bath when developing or printing film?
In most cases, it’s necessary to use a stop bath when developing film and prints to maintain the integrity of the fixer solution.
Create more consistent results when shooting film with these 10 tips
Consistency is key when shooting, developing, and scanning film. Learn the simple steps to get the most out of every roll of film.
Here’s Why You Should Wear Gloves when Handling Film
Wearing gloves is important for protecting your hands from the development chemicals, and your negatives from the oils on your fingers.
28 Film Developing Problems and How to Solve Them (with photos)
Light leaks? Solid lines across the film? Surge marks? Or patches of light/dark exposures on your negatives? Here’s how to fix these problems.
Create sharper film images with these 17 photoshop-free techniques
These are 15 genius methods photographers have used to make their images sharper long before computers and Photoshop were invented.
Does the Enlarger’s Lens Aperture Matter?
Printing high-quality images in the darkroom requires a lot of knowledge. But does the enlarger lens and aperture really make a difference?
The misunderstood art of film agitation
Film agitation is as much of an art as taking the photos in the first place. Get your developing game to the next level by learning agitation.