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This concise and straightforward manual is an excellent resource for beginners or anyone looking to start with analog photography. With only 43 pages, the guide provides all the essential information needed to start shooting film without overwhelming the reader with unnecessary details. The author covers topics such as exposure, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and film stocks with clear examples and practical advice. The manual also includes helpful composition rules and tips for starting with film photography, including selecting a camera and film stock, loading and unloading film, and processing and digitizing photos. The author shares personal tips and tricks, such as experimenting with different film stocks, trying manipulation techniques, and using a light-meter app. Overall, this concise manual is an excellent starting point for anyone interested in film photography. Table of contents: the main difference between film and digital photography grain colors understanding exposure exposure triangle aperture depth of field shutter speed blur factor ISO / ASA grain factor film stocks cheatsheet essential composition tools rule of thirds golden ratio lines orientation how to start with film photography choosing a film camera selecting a film stock film loading shooting film unloading processing digitalization tips & tricks develop your own unique style experiment with different film stocks try some of the film manipulation techniques keep an eye on the shutter speed the airport catastrophe use a light-meter app It’s better to underexpose than overexpose keep the camera back door closed