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films . . And information about Canon

1- What is the sensitivity of the following films? Is it available in black and white and colour?
( HP - Tri x - Plus X - Pan )
2- What are the (DX) films that have been mentioned frequently in the pages of the magazine lately without understanding what they mean properly?
3- In Issue 49 and on page 76, you talked about the camera (1-Canon F), and since I am interested in purchasing this camera, please provide me with the following information. Which was not mentioned in your previous explanation.
A- Is it possible to change the film holder in the camera, as is the case with some other cameras? .
b - What is the type of viewfinder screen - blurred or divided -?
A - Is the exposure reading done through a lens? (TTL).
D- Is it equipped with a button that allows multiple exposures to be made on the same film slide?

Gratefully
The sweet friend Iyad
Damascus - P.O. Box 7022

1- These film codes are for black and white only. For color, there are clear numbers such as 100 - 200 - 400 - 1000 aza.
(IIP5) films are from Ford Company, (TRI-X) films are from Kodak, and (I'an) films are from Forte and Akva.
The numbers stand for the following - (TRI-X) and (5.II.P) are films with a sensitivity of 400 aza. (Plus X), (FP4) and (Pan) films are films with a sensitivity of 125 aza.

2- (DX) films are the same, but their name refers to the process of automatically programming the expression of aza in the camera. We currently notice that most modern cameras mention that they include (DX) calibration. The process replaces the expression of aza in regular films, and there is no harm in using this film if your camera is free of the (DX) symbol, but it will not perform the task of automatic expression. It requires that the camera be equipped with (DX) code.
3-
A - We do not know what you mean by the word “film holder” if it is the film’s propulsion engine, as most modern reflex cameras have the ability to change.
B - There are about 6 interchangeable screens.
C - Exposure reading is done through the lens.
D - The indicated program is not available in this camera⏹

⏺ Sunset photography at the sea

I would like to inquire about the subject of photographing at the sea, especially at sunset in all conditions - with flash and without flash, and what kind of films should be used - type and sensitivity - noting that the camera that will be used by me is - Zenith and I mention to you that I took many pictures, but I did not I get the required results.
Here are the models, with many thanks.

Your permanent friend
Imad Eddin Samour
Damascus, Syria

Your photographic ideas are okay, and here the quality of the film has nothing to do with what you do, and as long as you adjust the angle on the camera, you will get a correct expression for your photos.
Some of your shots were correct, but what is required of you is to surround what you are shooting, meaning if the counter gives you a shutter speed of 1/60 at f/11.
You have to shoot at this location and move to shoot at a higher degree, i.e. 1/60 f / 16, and a lower degree, i.e. 1/60 f / 8. The color temperature at sunset may deceive the lighting reading indicator, and this method is adopted by senior photographers.

On the other hand: focus on what you want to photograph. If you want to photograph the sun's rays as they set with the rocks and the sea, then you have to light up the location of the rocks and the foot of the water, and work according to the system of enclosures. A list without any exposure, for example, he read your exposure while you were shooting towards the sun. (Exposure reads the place of light more) 1/125 at f/16 and here on this site you have to photograph at 1/125 at f/11 or f/8 or vice versa 1/60 at f/16.

You can use the flash, especially when the sun is facing the camera or behind a person, as happened with your photo here. It would have been much better if you used the flash, provided that you adopt the smallest aperture number, i.e. f / 4 or f / 3.5 and below⏹

⏺ notes about slides

The attached slides are numbered according to the sequence of their filming. Please express your opinion and give me the necessary directions to remedy the gaps in the coming times. Photo No. 2 - I named it How the Rose Dies, because this photo bears the memory of a friend we photographed the scene together, and he died on the same day, which left a deep impression on me. I kept the rose for two months and photographed it during its wilting stages.

Suleiman Shabat
Latakia - Syria
What is clear in the first place is that you used a film without an expiration date, i.e. its validity period for filming has expired.
The slide film is very sensitive from this point of view, which made the colors blurred and made the extreme graininess visible on the pictures.
On the other hand, you have to make adequate calculations about the amount of light
The fallout and its matching with the shutter speed and lens aperture, due to the effect of these films on the amount of light.
You also have to find appropriate backgrounds with color, or with the situation instead of photographing the flower on the edge of the sidewalk, which loses the intensity of prominence and detail.
This is despite the fact that the first picture is the best and most beautiful, regardless of the previous notes ⏹