35mm film refers to a particular format of film commonly used, at least until recently, in many amateur and professional cameras
So you’ve got some expired 35mm film! My first inclination is that if you’ve got some expired 35mm film – let’s shoot it. Shooting with expired film can be highly rewarding. There are however ups and downs associated with the journey, some you might expect, others not so obvious. Whatever you do though, don’t let …
I’m a sucker for good film gear and the Pentax Espio 928 is a cracker! Before I tell you why I thnk that the Pentax Espio 928 is a cracker, I want to talk about the particular problems I have found with film. Basically this is, one camera, one film. Until you’ve shot to the …
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Looking to do Cheap Photography on a Budget – Film photography might be just what you are searching for Although there are many reasons not to consider a life outside of digital photography, cost isn’t really one of them. If you are a keen photographer and already shooting digital, my guess is that you’ll already …
I first started shooting and developing film back in the 1980’s. I remember those first experiences and in particular, sitting in a cupboard loading film into a developing tank. Great fun and very nostalgic when I look back. I wish I still had access to those early negatives. This being said, I certainly wouldn’t class …
An old Olympus Trip and a 35mm Film Disaster Relying on your experience as a photographer doesn’t mean that you are not going to suffer disasters as my recent encounter with an old Olympus Trip camera loaded with 35mm film proves! Background Recently I found an old Olympus Trip camera in one of our unused …
Harman Technologies Announces Point-and-Shoot EZ-35 Film Camera. Does this signify a 35mm Film Resurgence? February 24th, 2021: Harman Technologies, the company that manufactures Ilford-brand film, has announced the EZ-35 camera in what appears to be a nod to the days of film point-and-shoots. The Harman EZ-35 looks similar to the classic disposable film camera but …
PART 1: Using Film Again!! Recently I decided to step back 40 odd years and shoot 35mm film. I’m fortunate in that I still have my old Pentax KM from the 1970’s so a quick check over, new battery and a good clean, and bingo, the old girl purred back into life. Not knowing how …