FAQ

Q. Where can I buy supplies (film, paper, etc.) in Chicago?

A.
Central Camera Co
230 South Wabash Avenue
Chicago, IL 60604
312.427.5580
www.centralcamera.com

Helix Camera & Video
310 South Racine Avenue
Chicago, IL 60607
312.421.6523
www.helixcamera.com

Calumet Photographic
1111 N Cherry Avenue
Chicago, IL 60642
312.440.4920
www.calumetphoto.com

Columbia College Chicago Bookstore
624 S. Michigan Avenue, 1st Floor
Chicago, IL 60605
312.369.7405
www.columbia.bkstr.com

B&H Photo & Video
www.bhphotovideo.com

Freestyle Photographic Supplies
www.freestylephoto.biz

Foundations of Photography I/Darkroom Workshop I - Black & White Film
Q. What type of camera should I have?
A. 35mm film camera with manual settings, adjustable aperture and f-stops, and a 50mm normal lens.

Q. Are there any computer/software requirements?
A. No.

Foundations of Photography II/Darkroom Workshop II - Color Film
Q. What type of camera should I have?
A. 35mm film camera with manual settings, adjustable aperture and f-stops, and a 50mm normal lens.

Q. Are there any computer/software requirements?
A. No.

Digital Imaging I
Q. What type of camera should I have?
A. Digital cameras are NOT required for this course, but many students own their own digital SLR camera. The camera should shoot RAW files, have manual exposure adjustment, and be 10 megapixels or more.

Q. Are there any computer/software requirements?
A. An external hard drive is required for Digital Imaging I with a minimum of 100 gigabytes. A nice selection is available in the Apple Campus store. The Photography Department is Apple based, but students can use PC. No software programs are required. Student discounts are available at the campus Apple store if you wish to buy software or a computer.

Digital Imaging II
Q. What type of camera should I have?
A. Digital cameras are NOT required for this course, but many students own their own digital SLR camera. The camera should shoot RAW files, have manual exposure adjustment, and be 10 megapixels or more.

Q. Are there any computer/software requirements?
A. An external hard drive is required for Digital Imaging I with a minimum of 100 gigabytes. A nice selection is available in the Apple Campus store. The Photography Department is Apple based, but students can use PC. No software programs are required.

Student discounts are available at the campus Apple store if you wish to buy software or a computer.

Studio I
Q. What type of camera should I have?
A. 35mm film camera with manual settings, adjustable aperture and f-stops, and a 50mm normal lens.

Q. Are there any computer/software requirements?
A. No.

Studio II
Q. What type of camera should I have?
A. Digital cameras are NOT required for this course, but many students own a Digital SLR camera. The camera should shoot RAW files, have manual exposure adjustment, and be 10 megapixels or more.

Q. Are there any computer/software requirements?
A. No.