DX code is an elaborate system originally designed by Kodak, as a solution to the passage of information between film cartridges, cameras and film development machines. Such information includes film speed, film type, manufacturer, frame count etc. This article explains how it works and how to use it.

This guide covers all basics about pushing and pulling black and white and colour negative film. A downloadable pdf is included that contains the time charts for pushing and pulling common black and white film stocks. Detailed but easy to follow explanations are provided regarding the effects fo pushing and pulling film.

D76 is one of the most classic developer that is highly reliable and versatile. It is often taken as the industry benchmark against which newer developers are compared.

In this article, we will study various properties of the D76, in relation to its storage, dilution and usage.

This article walks you through the basic mechanism behind film grain, so that you can make the right decisions to achieve the look that you like in your work.

This article walks you through the considerations to make in choosing a 35mm film, with recommendations of the specific brand and ISO to get your started. This article walks you through the considerations to make in choosing a 35mm film, with recommendations of the specific brand and ISO for a particular situation to get your started. Sample images are included.

A good negative is one that is capable of creating a good print or scan. It contains a rich range of tonalities, decent reflection of grain structure and is free from blemishes. Generally, its tonalities should touch on a majority of zones, as posited by Ansel Adams, from whites to highlights, midtones, shadows, and to the blacks. When handled properly, it should not have scratches, dust, watermarks which can lead to difficulties in printing.

This article covers the factors that beginner film shooters should consider before deciding where to send their films for processing, and what to look out for in the various service offerings.

The most common reasons that lead to unsharp film photos are motion blur, caused by using too slow a shutter speed; missed focus, caused by not having enough depth of field to work with; and underexposure, caused by not exposing for the shadows. To get sharper film photos, the photographer should gain a good understanding of film speeds and choose the right film stock for a particular job. Knowing the mechanical limitations of certain film cameras is also crucial.