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50mm medium format lens, a 28mm 35mm lens equivalent - Medium Format vs 35mm Lenses Equivalent Focal Lengths on Shoot It With Film

Understanding Medium Format vs 35mm Lenses and Equivalent Focal Lengths

Making the switch from 35mm to medium format film involves a bit of an overhaul in the way you think about lens focal lengths. For me, when suddenly a 50mm...

Night photography on film - Tips for Shooting Film at Night by Sara Johansen on Shoot It With Film

Five Tips for Shooting Film at Night by Sara Johansen

Shooting film at night can be incredibly intimidating, and to be honest, I didn't even think it was possible to do without a tripod. But with these five tips...

Medium film format image of palm trees - Film Cameras for Traveling on Shoot It With Film

The 3 Film Cameras I Take on Every Trip by Samantha Stortecky

With summer on the horizon, it feels like so many people are leaving their homes to travel and visit new places. And I don’t know about you...

Portrait on film - Tips for Creating Interesting Portraits on Shoot It With Film

4 Tips For Creating Interesting Portraits by John Adams III

Making a portrait is relatively easy to do and anything can generally be considered a portrait. However, photographing a portrait that’s creative and interesting...

Film image of birds flying over the ocean - What Is a Rangefinder by Jen Golay on Shoot It With Film

What is a Rangefinder? And is It the Right Film Camera for You? By Jen Golay

Rangefinders, particularly Leicas, have almost a cult-like following. In some circles, shooting with a rangefinder is a status symbol, not only due to the cost...

Film image of a wedding - Shooting Weddings on Film by Samantha Stortecky on Shoot It With Film

Shooting Weddings on Film: Tips to Get You Started by Samantha Stortecky

Hello everyone! So, for those of you who don't know, I used to be a wedding photographer! I photographed weddings for over 7 years...

Film image of an ocean wave - 10 Tips to Improve Your Film Photography by Jen Golay on Shoot It With Film

10 Tips to Improve Your Film Photography by Jen Golay

I’ve been shooting film for over 10 years now, and I can tell you that I have definitely learned a few things along the way. Whether you’re a beginner or...

3 vintage cameras - The Joy of Vintage Cameras on Shoot It With Film

The Joy of Using Vintage Cameras, Plus 3 of My Favorites! by Jennifer Stamps

You know what I love? Shooting with really old cameras. The older, the simpler, the better in my opinion. Over the years, I’ve collected...

Double exposure image with flowers - 15 Film Photography Accessories on Shoot It With Film

15 Must-Have Film Photography Accessories!

We all know that life is all about the accessories. Some are essential, and some are optional. But they usually make life easier, more fun...

Medium format film image of two people with foreheads touching - 5 Film Photography Terms by John Adams on Shoot It With Film

5 Film Photography Concepts You Need to Know by John Adams III

In any hobby or creative pursuit, there are foundational terms that you need to know in order to better understand the process...