The Film Photography Handbook by Chris Marquardt and Monica Andrae from Rocky Nook is ideal for photographers interested in learning more about film and analog photography. Whether you're refreshing your knowledge or are learning about film photography for the first time, this book will help you on your journey. This book will show you how easy it is to shoot and process black-and-white film, along with what tools and equipment you need. You will also learn about the current working climate. This topic will cover the hybrid film/digital workflow and the digitization of negatives. You will also learn how to use your smartphone for light metering and to assist with film processing.

Authors: Chris Marquardt & Monica Andrae    Publisher: Rocky Nook    Learn How to Shoot/Process Film    Learn About Current Film Work Climate    Ideal for Beginners and Experts    3rd Edition, Published: May 2023

Chapter 1: Why Film Photography

Chapter 2: Analog or Digital?

Chapter 3: Cameras and Film Formats

Chapter 4: Exposure

Chapter 5: Film

Chapter 6: In the Laboratory

Chapter 7: Post-Processing

Chapter 8: Presentation

Chapter 9: Storage and Archiving

Chapter 10: Fun with "Planned Accidents"

Appendix

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does is come with any film?

A: The kit does not include any film. Film is sold separately.

Q: 2. Will the 620 film work in my No. 1-A pocket Kodak

A: Film Photography Project Basic Black and White Negative Film (620 Roll Film) will not work with a Kodak No 1A camera, which uses 116 type film.

Q: 3. I have a Hawkeye. At what point on the paper backing markers do I start taking pictures? I'm at the dots; will numbers appear?

A: You would turn the advance knob until you see "1" appear on the window in the back of the camera.

Q: 4. How do you process it?

A: You may use the CineStill Film D96 B&W Film Developer (To Make 1L), B&H # CID96BWD1L​, or the Kodak Professional HC-110 Film Developer (1L, 2019 Version), B&H # KOHC110DEV​, to process the Film Photography Project B&W Negative X-Ray Film.

Q: 5. I'm trying to find a way to developp this film with Ilford ID-11 developper but I can't find any information about this anywhere?

A: Development time in tanks (68°F/20°C) for Ilford Delta 100 35mm film: Stock solution = 7 min. Diluted 1+1 = 10 min. Diluted 1+3 = 15.5 min.

Q: 6. Does this film work wit the Polaroid One600?

A: Yes, the Polaroid Color 600 Instant Film is compatible with Polaroid 600 OneStep Cameras.

Q: 7. Are there known developing times for this film with PMK Pyro?

A: The developing time for Film Photography Project Black and White Negative X-Ray Film (4 x 5", 25 Sheets) in Photographers' Formulary PMK Pyro-Metol Kodalk Developer is around 3.5 minutes at 68F (20C). The film has a blue and green sensitivity. This enables the film to be processed by inspection under a red safe light.

Q: 8. Who makes this film?

A: This film is made by the Film Photography Project

Q: 9. whats the developing process on this film for d-76 1+1??

A: The Film Photography Project Basic Black and White Negative Film (620 Roll Film) should be developed with Kodak D76 1+1 at 68 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes.

Q: 10. Can this monobath be used to develope Kentmere Pan 400?

A: Film Photography Project Super Monobath One-Step BW Developer (1 Liter) has not been tested with Kentmere Pan 400. The manufacture recommends in Kentmere the100, not 400.