What kind of camera to get?
Any Camera that will take the typical 35mm film will work for this class. Students will have no problem getting high grades with the most basic point and shoot cameras available. However, a student who uses a fully manual camera will be challenged more and in the end learn the photographic process much more in-depth. Don't bring your own film! 99.9% chance it won't work. We only process black and white film. If it says C-41, it won't work.
typical 35mm film
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This 35mm point and shoot will work fine.
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One like this will work the best for student learning.
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What not to get?
This is 110 film camera... no Bueno.
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Large and medium format... very cool, but not for this class, sorry.
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Polaroid- Still Cool but, No.
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Of course a Digital will not work.
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Don't bring your own film! 99.9% chance it won't work.
We only process black and white film. If it says C-41, it won't work.
Where to get one?
Older relatives
Older relatives! In the attic in a shoe box in a closet! Ask ASAP if it needs to be mailed. You won't need one for a couple of weeks.
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Thrift shopping!
About 5 dollars in yo pocket will do it.
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Online
ebay, etsy, craigslist etc...
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Local shops |
Quick note on lenses and other stuff
Don't need it but use it if you got it, ask about it in class to figure out how to work it if you need!
Lenses
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Camera filters are fun!
Flashes are flashy!
Tripods will be handy for a few of our assignments.
All the other stuff!!!???
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