If all parties are tested at the same time, have them complete a Mutual ID form. You will need prior approval from DDC staff; please call 1-800-833-2649.

The concourse screening stations utilize multiple technologies for detection of illegal objects. The "arch" you walk under is a magnetometer that detects metal. The belt where you put your carry-on items utilizes x-rays, the strength of which is less than emitted from a color television set. Photographic film less than 1000 ASA is safe going through this procedure. It is recommended that film faster than 1000 ASA be hand inspected.

Here's another question that's answered in detail on Georg Holderied's Hacker's Guide to the SX-70 page, so I won't cover the whole thing here.

The famous photographer Douglas Kirkland recently commented about the digital vs. traditional film photography debate. He said, "Imagine a world where images have always been captured digitally, not on film." Then he asked us to further imagine that film was the "new" technology.

I use a digital camera as I find there are many advantages of using digital equipment for wedding photography. With digital photography I can shoot more pictures, get immediate feedback on images whilst shooting, and retouch them easily after the day with image editing software.

For most of my photos, I used a 35mm point-and-shoot (P&S) zoom camera. I've tried several different models from Minolta, Canon, and Samsung, and all of them were reasonably good. The best thing about a P&S camera is its small size. The worst thing about a P&S is its slow lens - it takes a relatively long time to gather a certain amount of light onto the film. This means you have to use fast film, especially if you intend to use the zoom.

Yes, film in Tahiti is extremely expensive. Plan ahead and take a good supply of film and camera batteries.

Digital photographic equipment has significant advantages over film not only in image quality but also in zero reloading time, no processing or scanning, and better shadow details. Plus, digital cameras use the same great lenses as non-digital gear. It also allows more flexibility in the moment.

My latest camera is a Canon 350D digital SLR with a 17-55mm zoom lens (wide to short telephoto). I've had it since July 2006. It's my second digital camera, the previous one being a Nikon Coolpix 5000 which gave four years' great service until it failed on top of a Scottish mountain. Before that I used a Pentax K1000, which took the majority of the images currently on the website.

Our images are printed on archival photographic paper by the respected Frontier Printer. You won't be able to tell the difference between a digital print and a regular print. The photographs last just as long as normal prints because the paper is exposed to light, processed, and washed just like a normal print from a film camera. We do not print our images on a inkjet printer, they are professionally printed by a digital lab.

This is a question that we hear constantly … especially from film photographers who are being blitzed by advertising and feel that they are somehow being left behind by not "going digital." So, just for the record, we'd like to state that prints and enlargements you take on your ten-year-old film camera are likely to be as good … or better … than prints made from a digital camera you purchased last week.

Yes. Using a film camera allows you to gain good practical experience with this course. Keep in mind that most photofinishers provide you with the option of having photographs transferred onto CD-ROMs. You can inquire about this service when you bring your photos in for developing.

We have tested our films on many different 620 cameras with great success. The only cameras we have found to be questionable are cheaper, drugstore-style cameras. The problem with these type is that the gears that wind the take-up spool are improperly sized. However, even these cameras WILL work so long as a METAL take-up spool is used. We suggest purchasing only one roll on your first order to test out your camera.

No. DX coding does not work with bulk loaded canisters. There are DX stickers available, but I haven’t tried them, nor have I any information as to how well they work. Next revision, perhaps.

No. Your film will run at the exact speed the camera shot it. Our projection system is shutterless and uses the computer to capture each frame from the film. This eliminates the need to speed up the rate in order to synchronize with TV.

Standard color film for your camera is very easy to buy, except for the new advanced format or panoramic cameras. Standard batteries such as AA are available, too, but more unusual batteries for cameras and video recorders are not always easy to find. I recommend that you bring enough batteries to last for your entire trip, just to be sure.

You can still get film in the two pack-film formats (the 'rectangular' and 'square' pack formats), plus the SX-70, 600, Spectra/Image, Captiva/Vision and other later integral print formats. If you're not sure, you can easily determine on this site what film your camera uses and whether or not that film is still available. Just go to the Camera List main page, and find your camera in the alphabetical index.

Sorta. It's a big question that needs a separate web page, though. Please see the Film Alternatives for Polaroid Rollfilm Cameras page. I realize I sorta covered this topic on the page where I describe a few alternate techniques for taking pictures with rollfilm cameras (referenced above), but I still get asked this from time to time.

Based on FAA regulations, Olympus recommends that your camera and film SHOULD NOT be scanned through airport security machines. This would include the film in your camera, new unopened film, and undeveloped film. Please be advised of the following recommendations: Put your camera and undeveloped film in a clear plastic sealable bag and have it ready for hand inspection. This will expedite the security screening process.

Most Dogme95 films are shot on consumer DV cameras. Which one that takes the price as the best, depends heavily on which photographer you ask. So, ask your photographer which model he prefers and it will no doubt work perfectly. The most common problems we have encountered here at the secretariat are difficulties choosing the format and calibrating the camera. Your photographer has to remember that the DV film has to be transferred to 35mm Academy, which is the almost square, old film format 1.

I have used both Canon A2 (film) and 10D (digital) bodies. For concert shooting I rely heavily on my 50mm f/1.4 and 85mm f/1.8 lenses. When I shoot film I have used both Kodak Supra 800 (no longer made) and Fuji NPZ 800, push processed to ISO 1600. For more information on push processing, refer to http://www.ilford.com/html/us_english/pdf/push%20processing.pdf . (this document is in pdf format)

Please ensure that film's top threading holes are aligned with the sprockets located in the middle of the camera and the film's bottom threading holes are aligned with the sprockets located on the bottom righthand cylinder. With the film compartment door open, press your thumb against the camera advance mechanism to advance the film forward. Continue to advance the film with the door open 1 - 2 times to ensure the film is properly engaged.

The album is made specifically for the 600 film, but there is enough wiggle room to squeeze the slightly wider 500 photo into the die cut, though it might require a little trimming, and we don't recommend it.

No. This course is designed to teach students to compete in the highly competitive world of photojournalism in which the instant pre-view and quick fulfillment of digital imaging is absolutely necessary. Therefore, this class incorporates a complete digital workflow and output.

Answer: Most people have 35mm SLR's but digital technology is catching up fast. 35mm SLR cameras produce excellent quality photographs and have a very wide range of film and lenses. Digital cameras are being used by more and more professionals because of the incredible flexibility offered, the ability to view the shot immediately and the ease of exporting the image to manipulation software such as Photoshop. You can obtain compact and SLR digital cameras.

Almost all the tourist gift shops sell film and camera batteries. Disposable and underwater cameras are also available many places if you find yourself needing one. Same day, or next day processing is available at two photo centers if the timing is right.

It really depends on the passion you have for photography. As a general guideline, plan on shooting three to four rolls with 24 exposures per day; this is adequate for most people. Remember also that animals often move just when you want to shoot and don't pose for you so you may waste some pictures.

In reality, there is no "best brand." Each camera has its pros and cons, but whatever camera is best suited to you as far as ease of use and budget will provide the vehicle for you to get ghost photographs. Preferably, if you choose a film-type camera, it is best if you get a 35 mm. As far as the digital vs. film debate I find that the two can not be compared as they are both technologically different and utilize two different types of media to record images.