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Type D Film

SWPP Photographic Glossary

Type D film is an older, now largely obsolete, photographic term referring to film balanced for daylight conditions. This type of film was designed to produce accurate colour reproduction when used outdoors under natural sunlight.

Photographers historically used Type D film to ensure correct colours in daylight photography, avoiding unwanted colour casts. Understanding these historical film types provides context for the evolution of modern daylight-balanced films and helps in archival or vintage photography work.

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