Journal

Gear reviews, technique tutorials, and editing guides — shot, tested, and written by us.

The Exposure Triangle Explained for Film Photography

Aperture, shutter speed, and ISO — how the exposure triangle actually works on film, where a fixed ISO per roll changes the math.

A hands-on look at the Pentax KM — the K-mount SLR actually in my kit — and whether it still makes sense as a first film camera.

SLR, rangefinder, TLR, or point-and-shoot? A practical guide to picking the right type of film camera before you pick a specific model.