Film Photography

DRoom is a portable darkroom you can use anywhere

Nov 8, 2023 John Aldred

Film-developing tanks have been a thing for longer than most of us have been alive. In that time, they’ve seen very little change. DRoom plans…



How to avoid six common mistakes in film photography: A beginner’s guide

Nov 2, 2023 Anson Tang

Hello, film photography explorers! As you embark on your exciting journey into the world of film, it’s essential to be aware of some common mistakes that can trip up even the most enthusiastic beginners. But fear not! We’re here to guide you through these potential pitfalls and provide some handy tips to prevent them. So, let’s get in and turn those potential “oops” moments into successful “ah-ha” ones! You may want to check out this post about how to avoid shooting blank rolls too!



Shooting long exposures on film with minimal gear

Oct 4, 2023 Chris Kuhn

With many things in life, simpler is usually better. Not over-complicating a thing can usually return an increased sense of enjoyment. This includes photography. For…



This is what happened after a roll of film was X-rayed 19 times

Oct 3, 2023 Alex Baker

There’s an ongoing debate about whether airport security X-ray scanners can actually harm your rolls of film. Some people believe it’s essential to hand-check film…



How I shot this maternity portrait on a huge 1m² large format camera

Sep 28, 2023 Davide Rossi

It’s not often you get to take a family portrait just before the baby decides to be born. But above all, it is not often…



Everything you need to know before you start film photography

Sep 22, 2023 Dunja Đuđić

So, you want to start film photography. I completely understand you: it’s a beautiful process, and the wait before you see the images is incredibly…



Kodak EKTAR H35N half-frame film camera adds remote trigger and glass lens

Sep 1, 2023 John Aldred

Kodak has announced the new Kodak EKTAR H35N (buy here) half-frame film camera. It’s a reusable camera, not disposable like Ilford’s recently released Ilfocolor Rapid…



You should probably stop buying film from Amazon

Aug 17, 2023 John Aldred

I’ve probably got enough stocked up already to last the rest of my life. So, having never bought film from Amazon this isn’t something I’d…



You can now get Fujifilm patches to wear your allegiance with pride

Aug 10, 2023 John Aldred

Fujifilm has released a new line of branded merch that isn’t cameras, lenses or actual photography gear. The new line is branded patches (buy here)….



The ND 6×17 ultra-panoramic 3D printed camera uses your phone as a viewfinder

Aug 7, 2023 John Aldred

There are a lot of 3D-printed film camera designs out there now. We’ve featured quite a lot of them here on DIYP. This one, though,…