Required Materials

(Take this sheet with you when you go shopping and ask for help.)

An Adjustable 35mm film camera (It must have the ability to be manually adjusted, meaning shutter speed and aperture adjustments and have a built-in light meter).  $150+

UV Filter for your camera to protect the lens from being scratched. $Price varies based on brand and ring size.

Black and White 35mm film (ASA/ISO 400). Kodak Tri-x is a great film to begin with. Ilford HP5 is ok too. Do NOT buy any film that can be developed in a color machine (C-41 process), It doesn't work the same. Buy your film at a camera store, not Long’s or a supermarket. You will use A MINIMUM of 10 rolls of film. $3.50+ each

Photo paper: Start with 8X10 RC (resin coated), variable contrast. Any surface is fine, but pearl is a good starter. Later, you may use different sizes or surfaces, so the amount you purchase is up to you, but you will need at least 25 sheets to start. Ilford or Arista multigrade papers are good to begin with.

Do Not buy Fiber based paper. 
Do Not open the package in light; you will ruin it.
$13-20 per pack (cheaper in larger quantities)

One Ultra fine point sharpie marker and/or china marker

Spotting Brush #000  $4-10 (optional, can use lab’s)

Binder for negatives  $8-13 (must buy)

Anti-static cloth (usually orange) $5.50-10

Canned Air or Rocket air blaster ($3-9)

8x10 dry mounting tissue for RC papers and 11x14 Mounting board

Portfolio for submitting assignments.  A legal envelope is fine.

Towels, aprons, gloves (to avoid stains and dry your hands off)

Camera Stores:
George's Camera 3837 30th St. San Diego, CA 92104
619-297-3544
Nelson's Camera La Jolla 7720 Fay Ave. San Diego, CA 92101
858-729-6565
Nelson's Camera Little Italy 1909 India Street, San Diego, CA 92101
619-234-6621
Camera Exposure 2703 Adams Avenue, San Diego 92116
619-640-5300

Online:
Freestyle Photo www.freestylephoto.biz
B & H Photo www.bhphotovideo.com
Calumet Photo www.calumetphoto.com
Samys Photo www.samys.com
Adorama Camera www.adorama.com