still available film stocks
Film Choices
A complete list of film that’s still being produced.
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dx coding
Cassette Decoding
How to read the 12 silver encoding positions on the side of the film cassette. They tell you ISO, number of exposures, and exposure latitude.
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long exposures
Reciprocity Effect
When you take long exposures, film may require an adjustment in how you set exposure (typically requiring much more exposure as the shutter speed lengthens).
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acronyms and abbreviations
Nikon Lens Names
Nikon uses a lot of abbreviations and letters in lens naming. What do they mean?
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choices in 2026
Scanning Film
Two basic scanning choices, plus what it takes to use a Nikon Coolscan on a Mac in 2026.
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or replace?
Repairs
Nikon no longer makes film SLRs, so what should you do if your film camera breaks?
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