A Beginner's Guide to Film Photography

From the best film camera for beginners and which is the easiest point and shoot camera to use through to which film is best and how to take, develop and scan your film at home I guide you through everything you need to get started in analogue film photography.

I also give my tips on how to buy film cameras, including shopping at used film camera retailer Kamerastore. Kamerastore buys, refurbishes and sells used cameras so you have peace of mind whether you're buying a cheap compact or a more premium SLR.

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I also explain how I scan my developed film using the Valoi Easy35 and Valoi Easy 120 systems. While these kits aren't cheap, the amount you can save on scanning costs can make these pay for themselves over time.

https://kamerastore.com/pages/valoi

While I've tried to include what I think are the main things to keep in mind for a beginner starting out in film, there's so much that I haven't included in this video. Comprehensive beginner guides that include everything can fill entire books -- or entire YouTube channels. My focus has been on the elements I think you need to get going; The camera, the film, the exposure, the processing.


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00:00 - Intro
01:03 - Why shoot film?
01:59 - What film camera to buy
02:23 - Point and shoot film cameras
03:30 - Vintage SLR cameras
04:25 - Best beginner film camera
05:33 - 35mm vs 120 film cameras
05:40 - Medium format film cameras
06:33 - New film cameras
07:08 - Where to buy film cameras
09:23 - What camera film is best
12:40 - Loading film into a film camera
13:20 - Exposure for film photography
14:35 - Camera settings for sharp photos
15:06 - Metering for film photography
15:52 - Metering film photos with your phone
16:20 - Over or under expose film photos
18:00 - Developing and scanning film photos
19:24 - Camera scanning film at home
19:35 - Valoi film scanner
20:10 - Converting negatives with Negative Lab Pro
20:21 - Editing film photos
20:57 - Tips for film photography beginners