A self-timer can be a very useful tool for your film camera. The self-timer, when set, will provide anywhere from about 5 seconds to 10 seconds of time between the moment the shutter release...

Modern day film cameras may have a setting on the shutter speed dial labeled ‘S’ for shutter priority. In typical film photography, the user is required to set both the shutter speed and aperture...

Through-the-Lens Light Metering When you look through the viewfinder of a 35mm film camera with a through-the-lens (TTL) light meter, you will see the meter to the side or bottom of the frame. You...

A majority of modern film cameras have a special feature on the shutter speed dial called aperture priority, denoted with an ‘A’ on the dial. Typically in film photography the photographer must manually choose...

Understanding the importance of the aperture and shutter speed of film cameras is one of the most important steps to basic film photography for beginners. The aperture of a film camera is the hole...

What is Shutter Speed? Camera shutter speed works hand in hand with the aperture settings of a film camera lens to achieve a good exposure. Any guide to photography will stress the importance of...

There are a few key settings of your 35mm camera to learn for properly setting film for beginner basic photography. Please note some cameras may have automatic features that others may not, such as...