UNDERSTANDING FILM FORMATS: WHAT IS A HALF-FRAME CAMERA? Written by Amy Hammond Half-frame film cameras are having a (well-deserved!) revival. As more photographers return to film — or discover it for the first time — this quirky little format is …
WHAT IS 35MM 135 FILM? Written by Amy Hammond If you’ve ever held a strip of 35mm negatives up to the light, you’ve looked at one of the most enduring formats in photography. Even though digital cameras have taken over …
ARE PAPER SHOOT CAMERAS HERE TO STAY? Written by Amy Hammond Remember the anticipation of taking a whole roll of snaps on a disposable camera, then waiting days to see how they turned out? Yes, these nostalgic relics of the …
Written by Amy Hammond Over the years, photography has seen a lot of formats come and go. Some have stuck around, while some were just passing fads… and disc film can firmly be placed in the latter. In the early …
Written by Amy Hammond When digital cameras (and later, smartphones) became household items, most of us assumed film photography would be relegated to the history books, where they would rest along with its cousin, the VHS tape. But fast forward …
Written by Amy Hammond Glass negatives were the standard for photographers in the 19th and early 20th centuries. They create incredibly detailed images, but they’re also delicate and require careful handling. From understanding what they are and how they work, …
Written by Amy Hammond For many of us, our photo collections are our most treasured memories — the things we’d grab first in a fire. But over time, even our most treasured photos can lose their color and clarity. Fading …
Written by Amy Hammond It’s the middle of summer, temperatures are soaring, and your attic and garage feel like ovens. You’re focused on keeping yourself cool, but here’s a question you might not have considered: Will heat damage photos? The …
Written by Amy Hammond If you have a box of old 35mm mounted slides in your attic or on your bookshelf, you’re not alone. These little frames of film were once the go-to way to share photos, from family snaps …
Written by Amy Hammond If you’ve spent any time exploring the world of medium format photography, you’ve probably come across the term 220 film, and maybe seen rolls labeled as 220 format film or even 220 slide film. But what …
