When we talk about instant film, Fujifilm and Polaroid Originals are the only mature solutions available at this time. One of the characteristics of these cameras is that we can choose only one format for one camera.
Category: Guides & How-Tos
Guides, How-tos and articles describing process, technique, film and gear a created by EMULSIVE and members of the analogue photography community. From shutter speed testers to large format cameras, we’ve got you covered.
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How to take the leap into 35mm film photography
In this article, I will go over the steps you need to take and the decisions you need to make to enter the wonderful world of film 35mm photography.
I recommend starting with the 35mm format as the cameras
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How-to: Build a photography website…what you need to know
The new year is upon us but it needn’t be filled with broken resolutions, especially if you’ve committed yourself to create a new photography website (or plan on refreshing one you already have).
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How to build a simple Arduino shutter speed tester
I’ve been stuck in my house filling orders for my Kickstarter campaign for the CAMERADACTYL 4×5 Field Camera, mostly just babysitting printers, changing filaments and adjusting extruders every few hours.
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The AgiPinFold Pinhole Conversion Part 2: Beta testing
Back in July, I walked you through the initial build for my Agipinfold, an Agifold 6×6 camera converted to pinhole. It’s time for part two.
The pinhole is still held on with blue tack…..
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How-to: Load a Paterson System 4 film development tank
Probably the most awkward aspect of developing films at home is getting your exposed film onto a reel and into a developing tank.
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The AgiPinFold Pinhole Conversion Part 1: Smashing the lens
My Pinhole work has been fun of late.
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How-to: convert a toy camera to shoot BW infrared film
Ok, so as photography how-to’s go, this one is as simple as they come.
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How-to: creating a photo book, some do’s and don’ts
Photographs become something special when printed. You can touch them, feel them, and get up close to them.
Posted inExperiments, Film stock reviews, Fujifilm Film Stock Reviews, Guides & How-Tos, ILFORD Film Stock Reviews, Kodak Film Stock Reviews
Comparing Fuji NEOPAN 100 ACROS, ILFORD Delta 100 Professional and Kodak T-MAX 100
This whole project started when I realized I had been blindly allegiant to certain black and white films for a number of years without any particular rhyme or reason.
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The Ceramic Pinhole Camera build
In the summer of 2017 I decided that I needed a new pinhole camera.
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Creating double exposure portraits
One of my favorite things about shooting film is that I can make multiple exposures, which are photographs that contain 2 or more images on the same frame.
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How-to: Build your own JOBO-style semi-automatic film processor: Pt.2
Welcome back to this guide on building your own JOBO-style automatic film processor.
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How-to: Build your own JOBO-style semi-automatic film processor: Pt.1
I have always wanted a Jobo film processor.
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How to get started with solargraphy
Every year on the summer solstice, the sun is higher in the sky than at any other time in the year.
Posted inDarkroom, Darkroom Equipment, Developing Film, Gear Reviews, Guides & How-Tos
How to develop your own slide film with the Tetenal Colortec E-6 kit
Congratulations, if you are reading this article then you are (hopefully!) willing to take the next step in your film development adventure.
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An introduction to black and white darkroom printing
Black and white printing is (obviously) fun, and easy to get into.
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Building a naked Aero Ektar Speed Graphic: The AEROgraphic project part 6: conclusion and example images
Welcome to the sixth and final part of the AEROgraphic project series.
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Building a naked Aero Ektar Speed Graphic: The AEROgraphic project part 5: Focal plane shutter tuning and rangefinder
Welcome to part five – the penultimate part – of the AEROgraphic project. In this article you will finally be finishing your build.
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Building a naked Aero Ektar Speed Graphic: The AEROgraphic project part 4 – reassembly
Welcome to the final stretch. If you’ve made it this far then you’re very close to seeing your AEROgraphic project come together.
