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⏺ Additional flash for implicit flash, Kodachrome and Ectachrome films

I have a camera (Nikon - FG) with a built-in flash. Is there a possibility to connect a mobile flash with it, noting that I did not find a special hole on the camera to connect the flash tape.
So what is the way to do that and is it available for the camera that I own?
There is another question related to the types of films used for photography. I hear about "Codachrome" and "Ektachrome" films, but I do not know the nature of their use. And its advantages over other films.

Sincerely, Suhail Abdo
Damascus

In the case of using a movable flash of a type that cannot be placed on a machine or any flash of large size, there are electrical connections (Synchronizad) that connect the flash held by hand or by means of a forearm, and the other end is a shoe that slides in place of the flash to secure electrical contact with the camera.
These links are available for all types of cameras and in different ways.
Codedachrome and Ectachrome films are postive films. They are used if you own a slide projector or for precise and printing purposes, due to their accuracy and color correctness when printing. These films are available in all kinds.

Ectachrome films find the most demand, due to their ease of acidification and the provision of acidification laboratories. However: codeacrom, which comes with more accurate and beautiful results and colors, does not have acidification capabilities and you have to send it to France or Athens for acidification⏹

⏺ Dark blue in colored endorsement

Please advise me of the reason for the appearance of a dark blue color on the face of the image when developing with colours, and what is its treatment.
With please tell me more about how to develop colors -
And if there is a number in which you published the method of colored acidification, please inform me of its number, and thank you.

Majid Musa Jabr Salmiya
- Kuwait

If you do the color printing and development process yourself, you should beware of the light leaking into the dark room, and it is also assumed that there should not be any red or yellow light, as is used in black and white. When printing color, be careful not to use the three combined filters located in the head of the magnifier.
All of these reasons may lead to what you are complaining about.
As for the main reason, it may be in increasing the percentage of the red candidate, and here you have to reduce his percentage. Despite all of this, it would have been better to send a copy of the result that you talked about so that our answer would be more specific.
- Developing and color printing, which will be included soon. We have not previously detailed it in previous issues ⏹


⏺Details about the “Yashika” camera

I have been an amateur for the past three years and have owned a Yashica camera, and it has many uses that I do not know anything about.
Can you give me a broad idea about it?
For my part, I shoot at night at f / 5.6 and during the day on automatic, so what do you think?

Muhammad Fawzi Shaqlous
Kuwait

There are many cameras at Yashika, so please let us know what type of camera you own - name and number - so that we can give you an explanation. As for the method of photography that you mentioned, it is not a standard or a fixed law for photography. There are many types of photography and under different circumstances.
You, my friend, have to read more photography. Especially topics that include . Benefits and tips of interest to every beginner, amateur or professional ⏹


⏺ A book for acidification and printing? !

We own two cameras, a Pachika and a Nikon, with a set of lenses and filters. We would like to develop and print films. Do you have a book about the method and equipment needed for that?

Fouad and Talal Ismail
Abha - Saudi Arabia

We have previously mentioned all the equipment needed for the development and you can go back to the first issues where there is an explanation
There is an extensive section on the process of printing and developing, as there are many books on the process of developing, but management
The magazine apologizes for sending any book or equipment for reasons previously mentioned. If so, you can track us later
Through lessons - the art of photography, the principles and the curriculum, where a full chapter will be presented on development and printing.
Finally, you can adopt Peterson's book ( ) BASIC DARK ROOM if it is available in your libraries, and you can also request that it be sent by any friend of yours ⏹


⏺ What are we filming... and what is a "bosmeter"?

I have a question that preoccupies many of my fellow amateurs and is related to the material that is preferred to be photographed.. especially since we as amateurs cannot define the subject, which drives us to photograph everything around us from inanimate objects in life. And my other hope is to publish what you can about the machine - the Bozemeter.
Is it for amateurs and professionals or only professionals?

mourning cub
Aleppo, Syria

What does amateurs photograph... And the same question for professionals. A topic we have dealt with over and over again
The question will remain continually raised due to its ramifications, but with a little understanding and clarity of sight and mind we will be able - to some extent - to record what is passing around us.. Here I ask you to return to - the first lesson, of principles and method: the eye of the photographer and the first three questions.
In addition, all magazine topics are subject to photo projects.
Also, please review an article, vision and pictures, from the previous issue, either about the bosimeter, or the optical calibration device.. A topic in this field was published in the previous issue as well, and we continue to shed light on the work of this device in the future⏹


⏺ black and white endorsement

I am a photography hobbyist and I intend to become a professional later on.
If possible, please let me know the process
Endorsement for black and white. Mentioning the necessary equipment along with a full explanation about it. I also request an explanation about the black and white amplifiers and the name of the producing company. Thank you very much.

George Abu Shadid
Lebanon

All these questions were discussed at length. For the acidification and printing process, you should review our first preparations, as there is a full explanation of this process.
As for equipment and amplifiers, we talked about them recently, and within the last five issues⏹


⏺ black background with zoom and nikon

I own a Nikon camera with a zoom lens, and when I photograph someone's half, the face appears as a natural result with a dark black background.
Fargo my guide on how to fade this black background
Thank you .

Zakaria Ahmed Fouani
Beirut, Lebanon

It is better to send a sample of the result you are talking about, as we cannot give any clarifications unless we study the results in order to process them⏹


⏺Contradictory results with «Yashika»

I have a camera - Yashika - that I have been using for four years. Surprisingly, it produces good pictures and sometimes very poor pictures. Is the reason due to the camera or the film, or other circumstances?
What kind of pictures would you like to send to you?
I would like to buy another camera, what type do you recommend? Shall I be thankful to you?

Mahmoud Kurdi
Al Ain - Abu Dhabi

The information you provided about the camera and the result of the images is insufficient and we cannot be certain of the direct cause of the poor quality of the images sometimes, and this may be due to the film or the camera. Therefore, it is advisable to send samples of the images that you obtained, so that our assessment is clear and sufficient.
You can send the pictures that you deem appropriate and express your photographic orientation ... and it is okay for them to be in black and white or color.
The acquisition of a camera is up to you personally, and we have recently talked about the advantages of many cameras and we advise you to choose one from this group: Pantex, Nikon, Minolta, Canon, Shinon and Ricoh⏹

⏺ Portrait photography features and light sources.

I would like to explain the types of light sources used in the field of photography, portraiture, inside the studio, and the features of each type with the difference in color resulting from the use of different sources.
Noting that I followed your articles on portrait photography, in issues 23 and 24, and they were useful to me, which encouraged me to learn more.
Also, please direct me to a book in English on the same subject - portrait photography.

Samer Farah
Damascus, Syria

In addition to the topics that I mentioned, there is also a topic with issue 27, and there are subsequent topics that fall under the topic of lighting, which we will discuss later⏹

You can review the list of these books: -Posing Techniques for photographers and Models. Modeling-fsan Peterens. - The Portrait - Hugo Hottic.