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8 Best Photo Scanner Apps in 2024 (For iOS and Android)

A photo scanner app is the quickest and easiest way to digitalize photos. Photo scanner apps often provide mid-range levels of quality. But, the results will be perfect for social media, note-taking, or other digital-based media. Today, we’re guiding you through the best photo scanner apps available for download. We

By N Constant

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11 Best 35mm Film Cameras in 2024 (For Beginners & Pros)

With film photography reaching new heights of popularity, now’s the time to get your hands on the best 35mm film camera. But what is the best? 35mm film cameras offer different features depending on your skill level and what you want. Some are fun, simple point-and-shoot cameras. And others have

By Christopher Bryan-Smith

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12 Best Black and White Film to Buy (Ultimate Buying Guide)

The best black and white film allows you to create stunning images with your analog camera. But not all black and white film stocks are the same. They have different ISOs and use different emulsions that react uniquely to light. That means some film stocks are better suited to certain

By Christopher Bryan-Smith

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7 Best Photo Scanners in 2024 (To Digitize Your Prints)

Photo scanners come in many sizes with different resolutions, features, and prices. Freedom of choice is a luxury, but it can be hard to know which scanner is best for you. We’ve “scanned” through hundreds of photo scanners to find the very best, factoring in the different user requirements. If

By Joshua Dunlop

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VueScan vs SilverFast: Which is Better to Scan Film Photos?

Today we’re going to compare the two big names in photo scanning software—VueScan vs SilverFast. Maybe you’re are a photographer who shoots film. Or maybe you’re a beginner who found their family’s old archive of negatives. Either way, scan software is the most important factor when scanning photos. Both scanning

By N Constant

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Pulling and Pushing Film for a Creative Look (Step by Step)

If you’re venturing into film photography, you might have come across the terms pushing or pulling film. But what exactly do they mean? There’s a lot of information out there on the subject. Much of it is confusing, and some are just plain incorrect. We’re here to clear up the

By Christopher Bryan-Smith

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How to Easily Digitize Photos from Film to Digital

Knowing how to digitize photos is a great skill to have. The advancement of digital technology has made moving and storing photos painless and easy. You can take a picture on your camera and have it stored on your computer in just a few minutes. But if you’re using a

By Christopher Bryan-Smith

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What is Wet Plate Photography? (And How to do It Yourself)

Unless you’re over the age of 150, you’re unlikely to be familiar with wet plate photography! It’s one of the oldest types of photography. But it’s making a bit of a comeback. A lot of photographers think they’re pretty retro shooting film with their vintage SLRs. Well, wet plate photography

By Christopher Bryan-Smith

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How to Shoot with Expired Film (For Creative Results)

Film photography is far from dead, but it has taken a beating over the last few years. Many photographers have turned to digital cameras for ease of use. Demand for camera film has been in decline since the 1990s, which has drastically slowed down production. Few places stock it, and

By Christopher Bryan-Smith

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Film vs Digital Photography Debate (Which is Really Better?)

Is the tide turning on the film vs digital debate? Is film just a fad? Or is it a retro trend? Over the last 30 years, digital camera technology has made great strides in quality and performance. Many photographers have turned to digital cameras for both work and pleasure. It

By Christopher Bryan-Smith

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Canon AE-1 review in 2024 (Best 35mm Camera Ever?)

The Canon AE-1 is a classic film camera. It certainly looks the part with a robust design that has a timeless mechanical elegance. Anyone who has looked into buying an older model will be familiar with the name. It often appears on “Best Vintage Camera” lists. Canon made the Canon

By Christopher Bryan-Smith

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How to Develop Film at Home (Easy Step by Step Guide)

Film photography remains quite popular even as supplies dwindle. These days, there are fewer film stocks available, fewer stores selling them, and fewer photo labs processing them. That is why it’s essential that you learn how to develop film yourself. Thankfully, you can easily get cheap photo processing materials online

By Chad Verzosa Photography

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