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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 มิ.ย. 2024
- In this video, I talk about the Kodak Ultra F9, which is another reusable film camera for shooting 35mm film photos. I show you how to use it, as well as showcase some sample photos and comment on what I think about the camera.
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00:00 Intro
01:05 How to load film
02:38 How to use the flash
03:16 How to take a photo
04:02 How to unload film
04:38 Sample Images
06:04 Comments
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I'm starting to do film photography and the Ultra F9 really catches my eyes so it's great to see a detailed review of it. Thanks for the vid! More power to you, love from PH 🇵🇭
Salamat po 😄
I recently received this camera as a gift and have been trying to figure out the world of film (I have been using a digital camera for a while now). Thank you for this very clear and simple explanation on how to set it up! Great video and great pictures!!
Thanks for your kind words. Enjoy film photography! 😊
Was eyeballing this one for a bit, nice little point and shoot. Surprised there aren’t many in depth reviews like this. Thanks for the vid!
Glad to help! 😊
I’ve missed your colours and aesthetic on TH-cam Bon! Thanks for the outline of this little guy, again another camera I didn’t even know existed! The image quality wasn’t too bad for a plastic lens!
You’re not missing much not knowing this camera, but now you know 😂 thanks Brendon!
Thank you for another great video, Bon. 😊 I just recently got into film photography and I wanted to start with something that's not so intimidating so I searched for videos about it and I came across your channel. I think your videos and reviews are very helpful, not to mention very aesthetically pleasing. You're my favorite photography channel. ❤️ Keep it up, kababayan :)
Aww thank you for your kind words! Very encouraging. Salamat po 😄
@@Bonsees No way you're filipino! I'm def subscribing now
@@relikkx haha thank you po
Wow this is super informative! You’re a life savior, thank you ❤️
Glad to help! Thanks
You are saving my life!!!!!! Hero we didn’t know we needed 😭😭😭
Glad to help 😅
This was really helpful. Thank you!! ✨
Glad to help!
I just got this on my birthday this month and can’t wait to develop my first roll! 🙏🏻
Happy birthday and hope you enjoy! 😄
I really enjoy watching your videos
Thanks! Glad you do 😄
Hey! Thanks for the video, I wouldn’t of had no idea on how to use my ultra f9 if I hadn’t seen this!😊
Glad you found this helpful 😄
Thanks a lot for the great content. I need to check your comparison video too
really complete video, thanks
Pleasure!
Such a underrated TH-camr
Aw thanks
Very good review, thanks
Glad you think so 😊
Thank you for the video! ☺️
Thanks for watching 😆
Thank you Bon for an amazing review on this great camera. Just ordered mine online and planning to do film photography once i got my hands on it. Im very excited and this video helped out a lot thank you. Just need one more clarification if you dont mind hehe Do i need to move the advance wheel every time i take a shot? Thank you again bon hope youll answer my question.
Hey thanks! Yes, you need to move the film advance wheel every time before you want to take a shot
That basically readies the shutter and moves the film to the next
@@Bonsees Thank you Bon for being such a great inspiration, continue your work hoping we could be on one fil together 👍🏼 and one last thing, how wound I know if i had moved the wheel enough? Thank you 🤍
Thank you for your video!
My pleasure
Another nice video !!! Somehow, I am always surprised about the results, you get with this type of camera. You always use 400 ASA films, right ? I tried it several times and the pictures always came out too bright and pretty much overexposed. 100-200 ASA works much better for me, but then, I mostly use those types of cameras on sunny days only.
Bright sunny days outside will probably be best on 200. It could also be from the scans. I tend to get high quality flat tiff scans of my images, which allows me to bring back details in the highlights if the image is too overexposed
Though from my experience, I don’t think I ever gotten an image that’s too blown out using ISO 400 😅 Maybe I don’t go out when it’s too sunny haha
Images look great!
Thanks! ☺️
Would love to watch your review on Kodakk Ektar H35 half frame camera!! ☺️
I’m working on it 😫
wasted 2 rolls of portra 400 till i found this vid thank you
Oh no! Hopefully this helped
Same brother. Same.
Why are you saying that you “waisted it” if that’s what he recommended? Can you please explain it to me, I’m new to photography 😇
it’s not wasted if it gives u a lesson 💪
LIFESAVER THANJ YOU SO MUCH
Glad you found this helpful 😆
thank you 🥺💕
Anytime 😄
Would you recommend this as an overall good camera for someone who doesn't want a perfect picture but just a simple record? By the way the video was really helpful
I’d say so~ any old point and shoot will work as well for that matter. These reusable cameras just provide you with an experience similar to disposables. thanks!
Very well done - very educational!
Thanks! 😊
Thank you for the review buddy. Have you looked at this one ? KODAK EKTAR H35
Currently making the video for it 🙈 I’m just slow
@@Bonsees aaaaaawesome. Looking forward to see that 🙂👍🏽
OMG it's so pretty
Thanks 😊
I remember when I was a kid we used to have this camera and thats how I really fell inlove with taking photos, now I am loooking where I can really buy this :/
How do you put the photos in your Phone or PC in that type of camera? 😊
thank you for sharing. i am currently trying to finally follow my passion of photography. i wanted to ask, for this camera, can i use basically any 35mm film? like colorplus, ektar, etc. And does it have to be kodak film, or can i also use fujifilm with it. Hope to hear back from you soon :)
You can use any 35mm film brand, though I suggest using rolls that have ISO 400 and above (so like Kodak ultramax and Fujifilm superia 400) so you can ensure you’re getting enough light to expose your photos. ISO 200 (so like Kodak gold and colorplus) are good for outdoor sunny day photos. I don’t recommend Ektar for this because that is only ISO 100 (it’s a good film though)
@@Bonsees thank you so much! I really am debating whether to get this camera or just a regular kodak 35mm, so i can use many different films. what do you think?
would you say that the photo quality on this is better then the agfa? Love the photos!
Thanks Ed! I’d say the photo quality is pretty much the same. These photos were just scanned in a higher resolution than the photos I showed in my Agfa video from last year
I´ve some concerns: first the lense aperture of f/9 needs super bright sunlight or indoor light to produce decent looking images on probably any analog film. I would only use Kodak Tmax 3200 or Cinestill 800. because if you plan on using this camera in any low light situation (even with flash), image quality will be garbage.
I agree that f/9 needs a lot of light, but in this camera, this is offset by a fairly slow shutter speed (1/120). If we go by the sunny 16 rule, this puts us about 1 stop from f16 SS120 for ISO200. This means that the camera should be able to have decent exposure in bright sunny days even for ISO 200. That said, from my experience, 400 and 800 ISO works best to handle most lighting situations using these kinds of cameras. I don’t think you need to only use 800 and 3200, although you can 😅
Also, you need to be within 3 meters of your subject for the flash to work, so if you’re taking portraits of people in doors, it should be fine. Room-wide photos, probably not.
Great video and very good explanation! Do you know of an affordable point & shoot with sharpness over the entire photo without the corners smeared by the plastic lens? It's an aesthetic effect I'd like to get rid of, thanks in advance! 🥲
Hmm sorry, I don’t know. Most affordable cameras use lens with trade-offs to sharpness to keep the cost low. Part of why point & shoots with sharp lenses (Contax T series and Yashica T with Carl Zeiss lenses) are highly sought after.
That said, I do own a Fuji Auto7 and while the corner sharpness isn’t as sharp, it’s still waaay better than the smearing on plastic lenses
@@Bonsees Thank you for your detailed explanation, I understand better now! 😁
Hello! Will you have a review of the kodak i60? I can't decide between the ultra f6, kodak i60, or vibe 501f. Do you have a recommendation? Thank you! ✨
I preordered the i60 from B&H but they still don’t have it so idk… it looks kinda cute. The F6 and Vibe 501f are pretty much the same, so either works
@@Bonsees thank you for the reply! The pop up flash of the i60 caught my attention. Haha. 😆
Your new subscriber here. From south east asia.
Hello 😄👋🏼
@@Bonsees you have nice voice.
Thank you for making this informative video! I got my F9 second hand, and when I loaded the film and scrolled to reach 1, the # was not scrolled to 1, it scrolled to 32. I took a sample picture and it advanced to 33 after scrolling. Will this ruin my roll of film and only allow me to take 3 pictures until it reaches 36? Or will the count start over at 1 and allow me to keep shooting until the film is through?
Hmm interesting. My experience with mine is that if I go over 36 (I can usually get 38 shots because of how I load my film) the counter just stays at 36 until I reach the end of the roll and can’t advance anymore. The camera resets to 0 only after I rewind the film and open the film door. I’m assuming you should be ok though I only ever pushed beyond 36 like at most three shots 😅 if you do get stuck, you can always rewind the film back into the canister (making sure you don’t fully rewind the leader in), and shoot however many photos you already taken previously while the lens is covered when you use it again (if you don’t cover the lens, you’ll get double exposures). E.g., if you shot 3 photos and get stuck, rewind the film, load the film on a different camera (or same one if the counter resets to S), shoot 3 photos while the lens is covered, then shoot the rest normally. Hope this helps!
How do we transfer photos to iphone from this camera?
Love ur vids bro!
You’ll have to first get your film developed then scanned (if you’re new, I suggest getting it done at a Photo Lab). Once you get digital scans, you can transfer those to your phone
This was a good video. I am just venturing into film camera and will be purchasing this camera. Would you help me with which film do I buy for the camera?
Thanks! I’d suggest a 400 ISO film like Kodak ultramax, lomography colour negative 400, or ilford delta 400 (B&W)
Thank you very much for your guidance. I finally have purchased the camera and looking forward to take photos.😊
How many time do u have to turn after shooting a picture? Or turn till it stops?
Wonder if this picture still have watermark date on below like the classic camera used to be in 90s?
No, you’ll want a point and shoot camera with the date function for that 😅
Hi Bon, great video and easy to follow!! ❤️❤️❤️ My flash no longer works, do you know why that might be? It worked the first few shots but now the red light doesn’t light up nor does the flash go off at all sadly!
Hi 👋🏼 oh no, I hope it’s not broken. Have you tried replacing the battery? That’s the thing with these cameras, the quality control can be hit or miss. I’m somehow lucky enough that my cameras all still work even when I’ve had them for a while and even lent them out to friends and stuff 😅
Hey! Is it full frame or half frame?
Great video ;)
This one’s full 😄 thanks
The aperture changes when you toggle the flash on
Thanks for the helpful video, could you help me diagnose mine? My camera no longer advances film, I even replaced the battery to see if that was it. I loaded a new film properly into the camera and the wheel that loads before shooting just keeps turning, it never catches and advances it. Are the gears broken or something?
Were you able to advance the film before and now you can’t? One thing I can think of is that the film doesn’t fully latch on to the take up spool. Sometimes, even if you think you’ve placed it properly, it can pop out when advancing the film. Try this, when loading new film, do the steps I did in this vid, but before closing the film door, fully rotate the film advanced wheel to make sure the film actually latches tightly on the take up spool (you can use your left thumb to press on the film canister while moving the film advanced wheel to put some tension on the film).
@@Bonsees thank you for responding! I used to be able to advance the film like normal, I’ve gone through three rolls previous to this. I tried using one of my friends rolls after that but I don’t think it was the right one and may be the cause of the trouble. The problem is that the cylinder inside the camera (underneath the advance wheel) won’t turn when I advance the wheel. The wheel cranks infinitely and never stops while the cylinder underneath it that catches the film does not move at all. I can’t even force it to catch the film it just seems disconnected or something. Any ideas?
At this point some store should pay you to do all these reviews !!!
Haha 😂
which film roll did you use in the video? and which one would you recommend for this camera?
I used Lomography colour negative 400. Any 400 ISO film would work well either way this camera
I have a question! Should you still use flash even if you're in good lighting?
Not necessary 😄
Also, is there a way to review the picture? Or just after processing it?
No previews. After you process it, you can get a “contact sheet” which is like a mini print containing all the photos. This is how (back in the days) you’d choose which photos to print. But if you’re getting digital scans, that’s not really needed anymore
can you review kodak ektar h35 also please
I have the camera so I’m definitely doing one ☺️
how can I get or see the photos from the film
Thanks a lot for the video, I actually bought the F9 thanks to you which is my very first ever camera (super beginner here lol). Now that I have my roll/film I am able to develop it but how do I do to get them on my phone for example ? Do I have to buy a Kodak Mini Scanner ? Or is there actually company that does it ? Maybe it’s a dumb question, but since I don’t have the answer I’m here to ask lol. Thanks in advance 🙏
Hello, most film labs do development + scanning nowadays. So just ask them for scans. If you’re doing the development by yourself at home, you can check out camera scanning (using a digital camera which you might already have) or get a scanner (like the Epson V600 or Plustek OpticFilm). Checkout some tutorials for film scanning at home. I haven’t tried the Kodak mini scanner but my assumption is that it doesn’t really get high quality scans.
Hi! how is this different from Kodak EKTAR H35 aside from the half frame?
I’m working on a vid for the H35. They have some framing differences too, the H35 is portrait while most cameras are landscape, and some other things like the location of the film advance wheel and the way you turn on the flash, etc
What happens if you forget to advance the roll before taking a new picture? Will it become a double exposure, or will the camera now allow a new picture to be taken?
It won’t allow you to take a photo~
Hi, would you recommend the M38 or F9?
The F9 is the “newer” model. But their difference is mostly aesthetic. Get whichever appeals to you more 😄
Dude looks like a real life Star Trek character lol Perfect for tech videos.
I expected more from kodak than just another clone camera. It looks like no one put any effort into the design, unlike sprite or agfa. The Ultra F9 font is really generic. At least you made pretty good sample images with it. :D
My god, I was judging the font so bad! I just didn’t say it because I didn’t wanna sound too much of a font elitist or something haha but like… a generic italicized serif font? C’mon hahaha 😂 maybe most of the budget went to the fancy box
you should get a yama memo m20 and do a video on it
Will see if I can get one 😆
@@Bonsees any more camera videos coming soon?
@@fry1015 I’m currently testing the Kodak ektar H35
So which one do you prefer Kodak Ultra F9 or Agfa?
I’m little biased towards my Agfa
Hi, which is better? M35 or F9 for a beginner in film cameras?
Either works, they’re pretty much the same. I suggest getting the one that is easier to get where you live, cheaper, or just the one that appeals to you more
@@Bonsees thank you!
@@emmalyndeluna1292 anytime!
what's the difference between kodak ektar h35 and ultra f9?
The H35 takes half frame photos, while the ultra F9 takes full frame
I’m curious how I can then possible upload the photos to my computer / phone?
You’ll have to finish shooting the whole film roll, then when you get it developed at a photolab, ask for digital scans of your images. You can then send those digital files to your phone/computer
How do you get the photos online? Do you scan them onto your computer ?
I usually go to a local photolab to get my film developed and scanned, but I own an Epson V600 and Plustek OpticFilm 8300i. I've also tried camera scanning before. I just don't have a lot of free time nowadays to do the developing and scanning myself.
Can I print it at home ? I am looking for a cheap camera to take family photos which I can easily use and print
Does it have to be a film camera? If you just want to have printed photos, you can technically use any camera you already have (like your phone) and buy a photo printer (Kodak sells some printers below $100).
I’m saying this because while you can technically print film photos at home, there are extra steps you have to take like developing and scanning the film. Also, while this camera may be cheap, film isn’t.
I’m not trying to scare you away from shooting film. The whole film process can be really fulfilling. I just want you to know that it’s not the most convenient if you simply want to have printed photos
hi so i’m not sure if my camera is broken but i tried to put the film onto the spool and kept turning the wheel i closed the door of the back of the camera and it didn’t lock at all it just keep allowing me to wind it so i’m confused as to what i’m doing wrong and also when i wind it the thing on the top doesn’t turn around either
This sounds like the film isn’t latching to the take up spool. Try to make sure the spokes on the gear ⚙️ and the film take up spool are hooking onto the sprocket holes so when you move the film advance wheel, it drags the film with it before you close the camera
@@Bonsees update found out when i twist the wheel it doesn’t turn it inside and the thing on the top doesn’t move so essentially it’s broken
how can i develop my photos?
i loaded the film incorrectly but i haven’t take any shots yet, is it possible to unwind and start all over again?
Yes! Just try to not fully wind the film into the canister (but if that happens, search “how to take film leader out of canister” it’s fairly easy to do)
Hello may I know do I need to set the ISO 200/400 or it is the same ?
It’s based on the film stock you’re using. If you wanna use ISO 400, use a film that has an ISO 400 like Kodak Ultramax 400. You don’t set anything on the camera 😁
@@Bonsees oh thanks 🤣, coz I think they need film with DX code to detect the ISO🤣
how you export them?
Does anyone knows how to get the sample ? Like should I go to a professional person to receive them or can I do it at home
Do you mean getting the photos from this camera? th-cam.com/users/shorts8_cq65MxLaU?si=TaevtnQu26zQmhcL
How can i get the pictures to my laptop or phone?
Do you bring your film to a photographer or shop to get them developped? I always ask to put all the pictures on my USB as well, I find it's easiest and best quality that way! Years ago I would scan them, gives an extra retro effect but it's less time efficient and worse quality
how is this different from the Kodak Ektar H35?
The Ektar H35 takes half frame photos, this takes full
how do you digitize your films?
I have some scanning equipment at home, but recently I just get high quality scans from a photo lab because I work full time now and don’t have much time to scan photos by myself
These photos were developed and scanned by Downtown camera in Toronto (which I tweaked a bit in Lightroom)
could anyone help me with why i’m not able to take the film out after rewinding? just shaking it like in the video doesn’t make it fall out unfortunately.
Have you pulled the film rewind crank out?
I'm not a native English speaker. Do I have a maximum photos amount of 36? And I have to unload the film before taking another 36 photos?
Check your film roll if it says 36 exp then that means you have 36 exposures. Keep on shooting up to 36 (I sometimes get up to 38). You’re finished with a roll once you feel tension and you can’t advance the film anymore (don’t try to force it as it will pull and rip the film out of the canister)
@@Bonsees Thanks!
How to transfer the photos to our phone?
How to transfer photos from your reusable film camera to your phone #shorts
th-cam.com/users/shorts8_cq65MxLaU?feature=share
How you turn film into digital images?
Get it developed and scanned. I recommend going to a Film lab if you’re a beginner, but you can look into developing and scanning at home
The Other review ektar h35, you still ultra f9 hehehe but nice review 😅
Thanks. It’s ok that I’m “late” I’m not really here to compete with other channels on releasing a review of every new gadget/camera when they come out 😅
@@Bonsees Yes, your review is very good better than another review, I'm still waiting for your other videos
Why my film counter still at 15 shot?
Not sure. Are you still able to take photos or no?
5 n below started selling cameras n film
how many cameras do you own and what are they?
I have too many 😅
@@Bonsees you will have to do a video where you show them off
Kodak is trying to reproduce the success of the Instamatic of the 60s by increasing the number of all-plastic toys (including the lens). It is not with mediocrity that Kodak will revive film sales, even if the intention is very laudable. The Instamatic used type 126 chargers which further simplified use and above all was of much better quality with the use of aluminum parts and glass objectives. Once again Kodak is on the wrong track. Good video.
Thanks 🙏🏼 although it’s not really Kodak that is making these cameras, afaik, they’re smaller companies (usually in China) that make these under the Kodak brand that some acquired years ago when Kodak was having a rough time.
Meanwhile, Kodak is making a new Super 8 camera that’s looking fine but is extremely expensive 😅
@@Bonsees I suspect it, but the Chinese are also capable of doing good things. The problem with film is that there are no serious manufacturers today to make good film cameras like before. Enthusiasts are turning to the second-hand and old market which is not inexhaustible and aging devices can no longer be repaired. Or they buy devices like this one which at least has the merit of introducing young people to film which is always positive. There is indeed a renewed interest in Super 8, but here in my country the problem is finding a lab that develops it and that costs an arm and a leg. Your videos are very complete with supporting photos, well done.
@@Hector_Malot yeah~ I wish camera manufacturers would make new film cameras that aren’t just reusable disposables~ seems like Pentax is on it, and a few other independent ones like Mint. If those are good and successful, maybe the bigger manufacturers will try too. Of course there’s always Leica with the rereleased M6, the MP and MA (but they’re extremely expensive 😵💫). Hopefully we’ll see some more mid-range film cameras again soon~
How we want to get the photo from the role to our phone?
Once you finish the roll, go to a film lab and ask them to develop and scan it for you. You can then transfer the digital scans to your phone
you kinda sound like daily dose of internet
I’ve had a few people commenting this 🤭
You are saving my life!!!!!! Hero we didn’t know we needed 😭😭😭
Glad to help😆
Emergency!!!!! I mistakenly dropped the camera on the floor after taking 3 shots and the viewer (?) turns to S again. What does it mean 😭 I was still able to capture something but not sure if the pics will come out 😞😞
@@mokacokolata25 if you’re able to take new photos, you should be ok. The counter auto resets when you open the film door. Maybe the reset mechanism got triggered when it fell
May i know how we can get the photo from film camera on laptop or phone?
Just posted a short about this 😆 th-cam.com/users/shorts8_cq65MxLaU?feature=share
@@Bonsees lol nice timing xD thank you for sharing the info 🤍