Hello everyone,

I've tried a couple of cameras so far, but kept coming back to the Yashika TL-Electro. The images I get are increadibly sharp and I'm sure its becasue of the variety of M42 lens I have.

The camera has recently stopped working at the lower shutter speeds (mirror gets stuck in up postion and the speed doesnt seem right). I'm wondering if this camera is worth putting the money for a CLA or should I get something like a Fujica St801 as I see a lot of good comments about it being quite reliable. I'm not emotionally or aesthetcially attatched to the Yashika so it all comes down to long term reliability and cost/benefit.

Basically, should I buy a new M42 body or Splurge on the TL-Electro for a CLA?

Just got a Pentax ME w/ 50mm 1:1.4-22

Really happy with this, and while I plan on getting more, I'm hoping this let's me get used to film and understand it more!

Hi all, just wondering if there is a way to compensate for less film area with 24exp rolls in terms of development times? The only camera store that sells film that is local to me only sells HP5+ and FP4+ in 24exp rolls. And my 1st roll of HP5 was overdeveloped slightly. I have a roll of FP4 in my camera and want to be prepared. I use D76 at 1+1 in my paterson tank. Cheers

Hello!

I am new to photography and have been working on a copy stand to scan my film. I do not know much about lenses, I am only just learning how to use my camera.

I am wondering what lens could be used with Lumix DMC-GH2 for scanning 35mm film?

Thank you in advance!

Hey everyone,

I’m looking to get a fully automatic, full-frame, 35mm point-and-shoot film camera as a Christmas gift for someone who’s just starting out with photography. My budget is in the $50–$80 range, and since this is for the holidays, I’d prefer something that’s relatively easy to purchase (preferably from a reputable online source or somewhere convenient). The camera should be beginner-friendly, reliable, and capable of producing decent results without too much manual adjustment. Any recommendations for models that fit the bill? Also, tips on where to find one (eBay, other camera sites, etc.) would be super helpful!

Thanks in advance for your suggestions!

Excited for my first SLR, definitely looked like a good deal, just had to clean up the grime a little bit but she’s a beaut. Any tips about the quirks or interesting features would be appreciated!

Hello! I’ve been trying to decide between the EOS Elan 7 series or EOS 3. I’m interested in shooting lowlight photography and I need a viewfinder that is bright, clear, and illuminates the AF point when focus is locked. I’ve tested an EOS 3 and seen that with that viewfinder, AF points light up in red when I lock focus. Which of the Elan 7’s (7 or 7n), if any, have this light up feature and look similar to the EOS 3’s viewfinder? Thanks!

So I always wanted to try to shoot with expired film and recently I was able to get for a good price 4 Ilford FP4 120 with ISO 125 rolls, their expiration date was already on 1980, is that maybe too much time? Do I shoot them normally? Should I store them on a cold place if I´m not planning to use them inmediately? I would really appreciate some advice :)

 recently purchased a Panasonic AJ-SD93 to play DVCPro tapes. However, it's throwing an Error 00 code after a couple of seconds, which apparently means the servo isn't locking. The manual suggests to check the tape but the tapes appear fine. Is this tape not compatible with this machine?

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Hello, so I recently bought canon a1 camera and I took it with me to trip to colder area and I encountered problem with stop-down lever. So when I took a photo the mirror stayed in up position so the viewfinder was black cause the mirror was up, when I wind the film the miror went down again then again when I took a photo the mirror stayed up… if I removed lens and try to wind the film and “take” a photo everything worked perfectly… when I tried later at home when it was warmer everything was working perfectly again… does anyone know if thats from the cold or like how to prevent this … if anyone needs more information about this if i explained it badly just write the coment and I can also provide you with photos… I would be glad with any information, I’m genuinely scared that something is wrong with the camera

I live in Florida so of course hot and humid environment. I’ve had previous experience buying skincare products from verified dealers (like cerave) that have been ruined, presumably due to the stored conditions of the products.

So, would it be safe to buy film from Kodak off Amazon? If not, then where?

To preface, I know next to nothing about film photography, but I’m interested in trying it out. I’m looking for a cheapish point and shoot that performs well and is relatively easy to use. I’ll take pictures in different environments, but I primarily want to capture concert photos. Right now I’m thinking about the Olympus XA2 or the XA3.

As far as I understand, the XA2 only works with lower ISO film, but I don’t have to deal with covering up the DX code. What are other factors to consider? Which would you choose?

Are there other options around this price that I should consider? Thanks in advance!

I scanned 3 1/2 rolls before I noticed my exposure compensation was at -1. I feel really dumb for not validating all my settings. If it were you would you rescan them or just adjust in post?

Film is Kentmere 400 35mm

Wondering how much of a negative effect this will have on the final result boosting exposure in post.

I'm trying to find a flatbed scanner to do 35mm, 120 and slides and was hoping for some advise.

the maximum I want to spend would be £150, maybe more at a push for a second hand scanner, are there any good ones in this range?

I have found an Epson perfection 4490 on eBay, would this be worth getting?

thanks :)

I have 14 35 mm Kodak slide projectors I'd be happy to give away if anyone is interested?

I am in Toronto, ON. Email: fearlessanalyst@gmail.com

Noob here starting to use a flatbed scanner.

I know there is lint and dust around but that doesn't bother me now.

Here is a picture I took with my Olympus Trip 35 using Fuji Superia 400, scanned with Epson v850 + Silverfast and "negative" developed using Negative Lab Pro.

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These are the settings used on NLP:

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What bothers me is all these lines and the pixels all around.

I don't have any idea on where to start my questions. If you have some, please ask!

- Is this a Silverfast issue?

- Or is it something on the scanner itself?

- Or the process at the Photolab? (I don't believe they are scratches)

Please HALP!

Hey y'all. as the title says, I'm on the market for a high quality vintage film camera for my boyfriend - we have loved using disposable cameras to document our dates and trips, but I would love to find something that we could use long term. price isn't a huge concern as I want to find the best option, however neither of us know too much about these cameras which is why I'd love to hear some opinions on what to look for and what to avoid. He's much more technologically inclined than I am so I have no concerns about limiting the options to being exceptionally simple / user friendly. would love to find something a little more vintage / something with some character if possible but quality is my main concern :)

Options I'm currently looking at are the Olympus OM-2N, Canon F-1, or Keiv-4.

Hi guys I was restoring this konica pop just to learn how cameras work inside, and I decided to clean the lens inside with isopropyl 99% and a q-tip and I think I made it worse (: does anybody know how to remove those smudges?

$150 for both model and lens Canon model 7 and the 50 1.4 ltm