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Film photography, without a doubt, can be an intimidating and totally different world for beginners. Those who have found their way around are now shooting confidently thanks to little tips and tricks accumulated over the years to make their analog lifestyle easier. Whether you’re new to the film snappers club or someone a little further along, I bet there’s something new to you in this quick list of hacks from Mike Janik.
For every difficulty or limitation you’ll come across when shooting with film, there’s often a quick fix to save the day. Yeah, film photographers are resourceful like that (mostly by force of necessity). If you’re having trouble with your camera or simply want a better way to do things, Toronto-based Mike comes to your rescue with 13 film photography hacks.
There you have it, film photographers new and old. I hope you’ve taken notes because there’s a big chance they’ll come in handy. If you’ve been shooting film for quite some time, I’m sure you’ve come across a good number of these. Which of these film photography hacks are you using all the time? Which ones surprised you?
Personally, I found hack #2, with the point-and-shoot camera strap, mind-blowing. So many years of shooting with point-and-shoot film cameras and I’ve never come across this tip until now! If your camera is missing a strap, you can most likely make one that is as long as the closest focusing distance. No more out of focus shots!
The DX code trick is one seen floating around for some year. While I haven’t tried it yet, I know some people who have and have found it useful, and thus, recommend it. Another tip I found helpful was the rangefinder viewfinder trick; really worked like a charm. The filter trick for point and shoot cameras looks worth a try too, especially for shooting black and white film.
Don’t forget to check out his YouTube channel for more video tutorials and film photography tips from Mike.
