Slide film is an entirely different beast to C-41 aka color negative film, and arguably the logical next step in your film photography journey. Slide film, otherwise known as positive film, reversal film, or transparency film (and occasionally as E-6, a nod to its development process), was the choice of professional shooters back in film photography’s heyday before the advent of digital cameras. Nowadays, there is a wide(ish) range of different types of color reversal film available, but with so many being discontinued, some are as rare as hen's teeth.
Slide film, aside from its slick name, has always had a fan following for its instant image production—all you need is a little light. If you’ve always been intrigued and think it’s time to give slide film a go, here’s what you need to know before you take the plunge and start shooting slide film.
Field Mag's Guide to Slide Film