Y2K night photography settings recipe

**Step 1: Decide flash dump vs night film** Flash dump → CPM35 or CCD 2000 with flash on. Moody night walk → FN 1600. Mixing both in one frame usually muddies the story. **Step 2: For flash dumps: get close** Subjects within a few meters, flash on, date stamp optional. Neon and club lights in the background sell the era. **Step 3: For FN 1600: embrace grain** Open FN 1600, flash off, walk city streets or concerts. Let high-ISO grain carry atmosphere; do not fight noise reduction. **Step 4: Hold still or lean on supports** Night film needs steadier hands. Brace elbows; accept motion blur as part of the look when it happens. **Step 5: Curate a night set** Save everything, then pick frames with readable faces or strong light sources. Night dumps live or die on selection.

CCD path: flash + optional stamp. FN 1600 path: no flash, grain forward. H Glow can add dreamy leaks for night walks but keep it light.