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]
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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]
Test Your Vintage Super 8 Camera Before Shooting Your First Roll
Movie film shooter Michael Raso gives three quick tips so you can successfully shoot your first roll in your new-to-you vintage Super 8 camera! Three quick tips to successfully shoot your first roll of Super 8 film. Know what battery type your camera takes. Many older Super 8 cameras have two battery chambers. One (usually AA) for the motor and one (usually button cell) for the light meter. ... [Read More]