What Film to use?

dak1b · Jun 29, 2010

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Have your film hand inspected. Keep it in a separate Ziploc bag so you can just hand the whole thing to them.

Read this.

They say anything under ISO 800 is safe to go through. I would have it hand inspected anyway though, just to be safe.

Also, they say it can go through 5 times before it could actually mess it up.

thank you. looks like my film will be safe. only gonig to be exposed to xrays twice (carry on)

cheers!:mrgreen:

dak1b · Jun 30, 2010

what a safe aperture/shutter speed for 100-200-400 asa film? I will be shooting outdoors.

white · Jun 30, 2010

Ask your light meter.

Josh66 · Jun 30, 2010

All that stuff will be the same as what you're used to with digital.

If in doubt, use Shutter Priority or Program AE mode.

Make sure you set the ISO to match the film you're using.

The Canon AE-1 Program - Basic Steps - Part II <-- How to set the ISO (step 6)

The Canon AE-1 Program - Advanced Camera Operation - Part I <-- How to set it to Program AE, Shutter Priority, or Manual (scroll down to the bottom of the page)

dak1b · Jun 30, 2010

ok cool. could I also just use my digital camera to test settings before I shoot with film...

Josh66 · Jul 1, 2010

You could... But that seems kind of redundant. Just pay attention to the meter. You'll be alright.

Sbuxo · Jul 1, 2010

yea, that's stupid. follow the meter in your film camera, or your external light meter if you have one.

dak1b · Jul 5, 2010

so of course today was the first time I took out my mint contdion canon ae-1 program and the strap comes loose and it drops on the sidewalk.

There are a few small scracthes...nothing major...however I've noticed some distortion in the corner of the lens? at least thats wat i think it is..could just be dirty..but I cleaned everything and there are some black dots...I see from taking the lens off right above the mirror there some black rubber stuff that seems to be the issue.

However, it seems to be pushed up into the camera, and I can't really reach it to clean. everything else seems clean..mirror lens...any advice on how clean this rubber stuff...???

Josh66 · Jul 5, 2010

Well, that's no good!

That black stuff is probably the foam bumper pads breaking down... Take a look at the shutter. Does it still look clean?

That stuff can find it's way onto the shutter and cause it to stick.

'Right above the mirror' is probably the focusing screen. It won't affect the pictures, but it is annoying to look at... Be very careful if you try to clean it. The focusing screen (and the mirror) is pretty delicate - you don't want to damage it.

dak1b · Jul 5, 2010

O|||||||O said:
Well, that's no good!

That black stuff is probably the foam bumper pads breaking down... Take a look at the shutter. Does it still look clean?

That stuff can find it's way onto the shutter and cause it to stick.

'Right above the mirror' is probably the focusing screen. It won't affect the pictures, but it is annoying to look at... Be very careful if you try to clean it. The focusing screen (and the mirror) is pretty delicate - you don't want to damage it.

ya thats def the foam bumpers...the shutter still looks clean. focusing screen looks clean as well... so far i've only used a microfiber cloth to slightly clean the mirror. I'm taking it into a shop tomorrow, hopefully they can figure it out and clean it out accordingly.

Sbuxo · Jul 6, 2010

f a i l.
hope you get it fixed

CalanthiaKaryn · Jul 6, 2010

Hi..............:hug::

I am interested in making a film using solely 3D animation and special effects, what program should I use? I need something free and simple that I could download from the internet.

:lmao:

I recommend using Maya.

Here's the link to the free personal learning edition of Maya:
http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ind

DAZ Studio is free
http://www.daz3d.com/i.x/software/studio

PJL · Jul 6, 2010

dak1b said:
ya thats def the foam bumpers...the shutter still looks clean. focusing screen looks clean as well... so far i've only used a microfiber cloth to slightly clean the mirror. I'm taking it into a shop tomorrow, hopefully they can figure it out and clean it out accordingly.

You should also probably invest in a new strap