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what type of film would be used for a polaroid 420 land camera?

Written by bmlengel on August 24th, 2007

Samantha M asked: I want to do image transfers with this camera. I was under the assumption that you can. Let me know if 1: I can 2: what film i need.Website content

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How to destroy the film in a camera both disposable and just from a non-disposable camera?

Written by bmlengel on March 6th, 2007

Me asked: As above. I was just pondering the question and could not find anything on this on the internet, maybe I’m not articulating it the way google would be able to understand. I’m always told if the disposable film on the canister is exposed to the light it will be damaged, but then how [...]

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What is the difference between a film lens and a digital lens?

Written by bmlengel on November 26th, 2006

elle101604 asked: specifically Canon. Are they made differently? Can some of them if not all of them be used on both camera types (film and digital)? Are there risks using a film lens on a digital camera?Website content

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What happens when you rewind a film without pressing the rewind release button?

Written by bmlengel on September 8th, 2006

Berrak G. asked: I have a Nikkormat FT3, and I forgot to press the rewind release button before turning the rewind knob (yes, stupid, I know). There were some weird sounds coming – the forcing of the film I suppose – but after a very little while the knob felt loose. I think the time [...]

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What is the best old style film camera to buy?

Written by bmlengel on March 9th, 2005

borabora2go asked: I am looking to take some pictures that look like they are from the late 70s early 80s. I bought some old kodakrome film and now I need a camera. I like the pictures the Leica R3 takes but the Summilux 50 mm lens is too expensive. Are there any other good old [...]

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