Film Photography Basics: Mistakes to avoid (How to fix them)

Today we cover some film photography basics and discuss what mistakes to avoid to get the best possible images when you are shooting 35mm film. I talk about using your light meter, how to get sharp film photos, choosing the right film stocks and even go over scanning a little bit! By the end of this video if you follow all of these tips you will be making some of the best film photos yet!

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[KingJvpes]

Hope you guys found something useful from this episode gang! Do me a huge favor and drop a like! This lets me know what kind of videos you guys wanna see :)

[weisserth]

If you shoot 35mm a lot (or mostly) invest into a dedicated, high resolution 35mm scanner that can do batch scans. A true 5000dpi scanner with batch capability comes to around $650. It'll pay of quickly depending on how much you shoot.

The video with the tips was spot on. I've been shooting film for about 25 years now, I would have given THE EXACT same tips in that order. Solid advice!!

[Tommmcat]

Read somewhere recently. You should only hand hold down to whatever the size of the lens is to avoid shakes? So for example with a 50mm lens you should put it on a tripod if you go lower than 1/50

[nes.torfernandez]

I just returned from the lab after developing my very first rolls of film, having used an SLR for the first time ever. Despite my eight years of photography experience and a solid understanding of exposure, I’m encountering challenges with the camera’s light metering. It indicates an overall exposure is fine, but I’m finding that my main subject is underexposed in situations where I’m not shooting in direct sunlight, especially on overcast days. The background gets the right exposure, but unfortunately not my main subject. I guess I need more practice to
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[shanelee]

Another awesome one man! This is a great one.

Also just picked up a new in box Minolta XD11 in black. Can’t believe I scored this with a group of other cameras at an auction. My new favorite for sure!

[StayMellowBeEasy]

Thanks for this video! Getting back to film and these tips really help!

[ahsanabbasphotography]

The simplest solutions always seem to be the most difficult to master! Great advice here, good job!!

[robertlayne]

Find an old Kodak Pocket Photoguide, early print had a black cover, newest 1989 had a white cover. Would easily slip in shirt pocket. Lots of information regarding Kodak film as well as filters and printing.Had an exposure wheel with ASA guide and corresponding F stop. I still miss the exposure guide on those old film boxs.

[escoszickest]

“Meter in camera like it’s underexposed one stop”- so if I have 400iso film, and set the camera to 200iso…I would shoot at 1/500? Or 1/250? I’m lost

[dbuckfanplays]

I'm looking to play around with film. I picked up a Canon AF35m but want to try something not as simple. What would be better for a film novice or just a better camera between a Canon AE-1 or a Nikon FG?

[juanlatorre]

A bit lost on overexposing: Is setting the ISO at 200 in case of using a 400 film? Any other ways to do it or any other things to consider? Maybe something about the light meter interpretation? Another amazing video, thank you for the good content!

[on_philm]

What's the easiest way to over- or underexpose your photos? I heard a lot about changing the ISO/ASA one stop. What is the difference if you just use your exposure compensation wheel? I know some film cameras don't have that wheel, but wouldn't the end result be the same?

[sdhute]

Is there any newer scanners out there for film?

[ChristianMartinez-sunb]

Hey quick question, what's the thing on the top of the canon he's holding on the begining of the video at 0:40 If anyone knows I would appreciate it :)

[atroche]

Most film photos suck because it's not 1992. Back then, film photography was simply, photography. Cameras were newer. No issues with fungus, the grease in the helicoid was still greasy, no oxidized battery compartments, and shutters worked properly. Hell, my broke self had zero issues with disposables and one hour photo development. The issue with film photography today is that film has gone up astronomically, cameras from that era are one step closer to my great grandpa, and developing is and this younger generation who have never seen a roll of film don't understand how that shooting film is almost the same as shooting digital, only, a little different. It's funny cause I remember how back in the day, no one I ever saw take a picture stress over what the image would look like. They simply took pictures. And they looked great. So with that, I believe the issue today is with either gear not working properly, or a lack of understanding of how photography works.

[ginnychen]

Love the last tip, just want to understand though, if I'm setting the camera to 100 ISO for my 200 ISO film, will my shutter speed be for 100 camera ISO? or the film 200 ISO?

[shanc]

Hi!
I have the Olympus superzoom 700xb and I can’t find the f or shutterspeed anywhere on it xxx is this because it isn’t included on this camera/it automatically does it? I’m not sure

[yoCoded]

Have you done any videos yet reviewing Cinestill 400D?

[Tmmd]

If you're shooting with a wide angle lens say 24mm your shutter speed shouldn't go below that length

[hliashlias]

If you have a pointshoot camera you need lightmeter ?