Developing
Your first roll at the kitchen sink
Developing black-and-white film at home is easier than it looks. Here's the kit, the chemistry and the times to get a clean first negative.
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100 or 400? Choosing your speed
Grain, latitude and light. A plain-language guide to picking the right ISO for the day you're shooting — and when to break the rule.
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Rangefinder vs SLR: how to choose
Two ways of seeing, two ways of working. We break down the feel, the focus and the frame so you can pick the body that suits your eye.
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