BetterPhoto Q&A: Camera Film

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  Film-Based Black and White: TMax vs. Tri-X
Hi,I know there are some of you guys and gals who have not left me all alone in my love for B&W film-based photography. Can any one tell me the main difference between TMax 400 and Tri-X 400? Thank...
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October 18, 2005
 
  Film Developing: C41 Vs. E6 Process
Can someone please save me by telling me what the difference is between c41 process and E6 when developing films at a lab? Any help would be greatly appreciated....
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July 09, 2005
 
  Large Format Photography
Hello all, I am interested in large format photography - 4X5 - and have learned quite a bit from several books. I have taken a course on photography, but it just touches on large format. The o...
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January 05, 2005
 
  Slides for Publication
I have taken photos on Kodak 400 film. I want to submit them to a travel magazine that asks for slides or transparencies. I took the negatives to a professional lab to have them made into slides. T...
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November 16, 2004
 
  Confused About Best Film Per Situation
I've been reading so many suggestions about the best film to use for various situations that I think I've confused myself. Just to verify, would someone tell me the best film to use for th...
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September 29, 2004
 
  Cameras and Magnets
Not sure if this is the right area to ask but I just realized today that I had put my magnetic name badge into a bag with 5 rolls of used films. Are they just destroyed? Is there anything you can ...
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September 29, 2004
 
  Wedding Photography with Kodak Portra
I've noted some recommending exposing their wedding shots at 1 full stop overexposed to "insure there is no underexposure". Thinking specifically of the Kodak Portra 160NC film, what is the ge...
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March 05, 2004
 
  Kodak vs Fuji
I have heard people talk about the differences between Fujifilm and Kodaks film. In anyones opinion, is one better than the other (especially in regards to 100 speed slide film)? I know it varies...
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March 01, 2004
 
  Film-Based - Infrared Film
I've been reading about various types of film. I've only used slide film and negative film. But, recently I saw some photographs made with infrared film. They appear to be black and white. ...
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January 14, 2004
 
  Buying Film
Where do the pros buy their film? I have things lining up for me to do some shoots, and I want to buy film at the best price possible.Can you buy film wholesale somewhere?Any suggestions?...
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January 02, 2004
 
  Black and White Print vs. Slide Film
What is the difference between print B&W film and slide B&W film? Can they only be used with certain cameras? I have been trying to do research to find out, but haven't come across anything hel...
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August 19, 2003
 
  100 Foot Film?
I was looking for film on a web site and I came across a link that said 100 foot rolls. I wasn't sure what they were and there was no descripion. Can somebody please help me. ...
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March 13, 2004
 
  Airport X-rays
I will be flying to Las Vegas this weekend and I just wanted to ask you guys that if the airport personnel that checks the baggages insist that I run my camera bag through the x-ray machine, would ...
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July 07, 2005
 
  Locating Discontinued Film
I have been on a hunt for Ektar 125 for eons. Can anyone tell me if it is still available ANYWHERE and how to get it or if anyone knows of a film that gets a similar color neg? I have read that i...
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October 26, 2003
 
  Wedding & Portrait films
Is there a quality difference in the following film types: These are offered in Portra NC & the price difference is substantial. This film would be used for weddings & portraits.IMPORTED ...
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July 22, 2003
 
  New Kodak Film
I wanted to know if anyone knew of Kodak's newest film (HD) High Definition and if they used in Wedding Photography. What was the outcome?...
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July 02, 2003
 
  Slide Film vs. Negatives
What are the advantages and disadvantages to using 35mm slide film over negative film?...
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July 05, 2003
 
  Black and White Film
Can some one tell me what the difference is between the true B/W film and the B/W film (c-41) that you process the same way as colour? Is the quality the same as true B/W?? What are the pros and...
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October 10, 2003
 
  Prints and Proofs
What is the difference in a print and a proof? I can have film developed into prints or proofs....
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June 23, 2003
 
  ISO Film Settings
On my camera(Canon EOS 3000)I can change the ISO speed. Can I change this film speed several times on the same roll of film ie... some sports shots using a hi speed; then some shots using slow spee...
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June 18, 2003