APS film (short for “Advanced Photo System”) was marketed as the next big thing in film photography in 1996. An innovative 24mm film, APS was able to deliver sharper images despite its smaller size due to the "information exchange" process in which the camera recorded data directly on the film; this would simplify cropping prints to a desired aspect ratio and potentially could provide ... [Read More]
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FPP’s “New” Color Negative Home Development Kit
I have been testing the recently offered FPP's NEW Color Negative Development Kit and have been delighted by its performance. I have found a few differences (with FPP’s previously offered C-41 Color Negative Kit) that I believe make it premium. Here’s why and what is different. FPP's NEW Color Negative Development Kit contains: DEVELOPER - BLEACH - FIXER (Detailed Instruction Sheet included with ... [Read More]
Negative Film vs Reversal (Positive) Film? What’s the Difference?
If you’re just starting out with film photography, whether it be still film or motion picture film, you may find yourself scratching your head whilst shopping: Color positive? Color negative? Slide film? Black and white positive? Black and White Reversal? What does it all mean and which should you shoot? Let’s break down the two big differences in film type to help make that decision a little ... [Read More]
16mm Film – Double Perf vs Single Perf – What’s the difference??
One of the FPP's most common inquiries regarding 16mm movie film, is “What’s the difference between single perforated (single perf) and double perforated (double perf) film, and which do I need?” An important question no doubt, because while one of these works for all cameras, the other does not! Like all movie film, 16mm film features perforations–the little holes that are punched on the side of ... [Read More]
16mm Magazine Film Now!
Last year, the FPP quietly revived an unusual movie film format with a number of quirks: Magazine 16. Since then, we’ve heard from a number of FPP movie film shooters who are thrilled to start shooting on fresh 16mm film in 50 ft magazine format! Intrigued? We hope so, here’s some background on this unique format: What is Magazine 16? Magazine 16 is a movie film format ... [Read More]
Guide to Black and White Film Developers
The FPP Guide to Black & White Developers One of the most rewarding things about film photography is developing your own film. You save time, money and developing your own film opens a whole world of creativity once you start mastering and understand the different types of black and white developers that are available. Not to mention the supreme satisfaction of pulling your developed ... [Read More]