The Basics of Film & Film Cameras
If there is anything the pandemic has taught me is to view the beauty in the little things. I personally love to show appreciation for the little and big things by taking photographs! Taking photo’s is a great way for self-expression and show your creative side. It gives other the opportunity to view the world the way that you do.
So with that said, lets taking a look at film cameras. If you have any other questions please comment down below or shoot me a DM!
What kind of film camera should i get!?
In my opinion, starting off with a 35mm camera is the way to go! It is the easiest film to find and have developed. My current camera is a Nikon N65 35mm SLR, but I do recommend trying out other brands like Canon and Fujifilm.
Where to buy this camera?
Dive into local camera stores in your area, check out Best Buy, Ebay or even Amazon!
Where to buy film?
Depends on where you live! In San Diego my go to spot is George’s Camera. I have also experimented with buying film Amazon. (I haven’t developed these rolls yet but when I do I will post an update.)
What kind of film?
I typically shoot on sunny days so my top two favorite films are the Kodak gold 200 and the Portra 400. Scroll down to view what the pictures look like after they are developed.
Let’s frame it like this, the more light you have outside the lower the ISO, but if you have less light the higher the ISO.
So for sunny days you can use film with an ISO of 100, 200 or 400. For cloudy days you can use 800 film.
Where can I have my film developed?
Also depends on where you live. My photos are sacred and I always want to make sure I trust the vendor.
What kind of lenses should I get?
Depends on what you are trying to shoot. Here is a helpful website explaining each type of lense and what they are used for: Photo Guard
Useful Websites for a more in depth explanation:
