September 8, 2025
How to check if a film camera works
Avoid wasting your film with our simple guide to how to check if a film camera works. Jon Stapley runs through the key points.
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Film photography tips and techniques from professionals and industry experts to help you continue improving your work, and learn new skills.
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March 25, 2025
How to photograph film using your DSLR or mirrorless camera
Tim Coleman lets us know how to scan and photograph film with your DSLR or mirrorless camera, so you can quickly digitize your film photos
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March 13, 2025
How to get started in film photography – a beginners guide
How to get started in film photography - a complete guide for beginners and those looking to get back into film photography
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March 6, 2025
Essential Guide to Darkroom Printing
Darkroom printing isn’t as difficult as you may think and can be done without great expense. Andrew Sanderson runs through the basics.
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February 17, 2025
How to shoot film at night
Pushing 35mm film is a handy and creative way to deal with the demands of night photography with film cameras, as darkroom specialist Mike Crawford explains
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January 9, 2025
Complete guide to black and white photography
Learn to visualise in black and white, choose the best subjects and edit images to look amazing - Will Cheung presents his complete monochrome masterclass.
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November 28, 2024
Focus stacking: achieve pin sharp macro shots of delicate subjects
Three experts show you how to use focus stacking in your photography and provide top tips, their favourite software and must-have kit
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July 17, 2024
The night sky: How to photograph stars and the Milky Way
It’s an exciting challenge to take on a dark, star-filled night as a photographer. Grab your last chance to shoot the Milky Way in landscapes
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August 20, 2023
What is a Quad Bayer Sensor and how does it work?
Professor Bob Newman explains the ‘Olympus’ OM-1 camera ‘quad-Bayer’ sensor design and how it works
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July 14, 2023
Guide to sprocket hole photography
Award-winning travel photographer and the head of marketing for ILFORD Photo, Matt Parry explores sprocket hole photography.
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July 21, 2022
How to do film photography on a budget
Jon Stapley reveals some of the best ways to do film photography on a budget, including bargain cameras and film stocks
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