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Back to Basics |
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Camera Types |
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Film Types |
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The Aperature |
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The Shutter |
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The Lens |
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The Flash |
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Your film choice can be more important that your camera choice. Different films
add different feel and quality to your pictures. You may want black and white
film for an occasion, or pure color. There are different ISO (also known as
ASA and "speed") to consider dependant on the subject and the amount of light.
There is also a tremendous amount of specialized film ranging from infrared
(experimental), to tungsten film to compensate for incadescent lighting. Quite
simply you may be limited to what film to get based on the type of camera you
have. Film format is an important element to consider that determines the quality
of the reproduction. In this day of digital cameras, film seems to be an almost archaic consideration, but your media choice doesn't ever have to exclude film. Film has it's own advantages, and you may consider using it for certain picture situations. Not to mention that the start-up costs for film is going to be cheaper. The other side to that is that in the long run, digital may be a cheaper investment. |
| Black and White vs. Color |
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| Film Format |
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Small Format: Medium Format: Large Format: |
| ISO, ASA, "speed" |
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| Specialized Film |
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