The simplicity is engaging. No messing with various focus modes and things that make shooting a computer with a lens attached. However, many will not find it so as knowledge of the photography process is required.
Shoes at 7:59 ?? And I completely agree that if the actual process of photography is of interest to someone, film seems to be worth trying out. Which is why I've just ordered my first film camera. I'm not sure if it's gonna stick, but I've been curious about it for some time. It seems to be one of those things you just have to try for yourself. I'm excited
They’re Sorel shoes! Not sure the model. That’s so exciting! It’s a really cool experience getting your negatives back and seeing your images. Enjoy the new adventure!
I’m based in the UK and regularly shoot film using a Nikon F5 and an Olympus Trip 35. I agree that film gives you time to stand back and think about the image. I shoot mainly black and white which means you have to look at the world differently. Nice video.
You did an amazing job of explaining the relevance of film photography in modern times, in a fairly unbiased way. I'm in SE Michigan, so it was awesome hearing you mentioned you're on the west side of The Mitten, especially since your video was a "random" suggestion. Also, love the images, thanks for sharing.
This is a great video! Just came back by this one a second time. I think there’s always a time and a place for film. I’ll always enjoy it but there’s times I need digital as well.
I can no longer afford to shoot with film. I use a 5x4 camera and shoot E6, the cost of shooting ten E6 images now costs £300.00. This leaves no room for error. If I shot 50 E6 images it would cost the same as the digital back I bought for my medium format camera.
film costs too much for me to shoot with it daily (including having to send it off so I can get my negatives back), but it does bring me back to my childhood, and gives the same image quality/ambiance as those old photo albums of my grandparents. Plus there's just something cool and "tangible" (for lack of a better word) about having the photo negative. I have a bunch of negatives from my grandma I have yet to develop
Purely an amateur photographer here but In my opinion it comes down to the right tools for the job in hand which includes the financial aspect. e.g I love doing street photography and I could not afford the cost of using film for my style of photography. I find that my best results come from “working” a location with all its variables changing all the time. With digital I’m not restricted by the cost of the number of shots or time taken before loading more film. Doing for instance landscape photography using film can be justified as one can really take time to think and setup each shot and budget for this. Therefore film can have its place even on a budget if that’s what one wants to use. I still love the experience of loading my TLR camera with film and taking time and effort to take landscapes etc. and therefore justify the extra cost so I can still have this experience.
I've shot film for 50 years now. I also shoot digitally but if it's important, I try to shoot film. To keep things simple I shoot film in 35mm black and white and 120 and in 120 chrome (6x9 and 6x17). For walk around color I shoot FX and DX format Nikons ( D3, D700, and D300 ). If I had to strip everything down to two cameras, I would use FP4 in my Canon VT DELUXE with a 21mm f4 Voightlander Color Skopar LTM and Fuji Velvia 50 RVP 120 and Kodak Ektachrome 100 120 in my Linhof 617s Technorama with the 90 mm F5.6 XL Schneider Kreuznach Super Angulon. I'm not rich, but I love Film. Love will always, always cost you EVERYTHING. That's why it's called love.
5 rolls of 35mm film £85 (Porta 400). I’m going to sell all my film cameras and move to digital. Why the film prices are bonkers? Maybe I get Leica Q3.
Any film to me is expensive because I use a lab service. $20 for a roll plus $20 to get the negatives and then $5 to $10 for one print is about $45. Add time to go to the post office to send off the roll. I do it because it's interesting and fun. There are more expensive "hobbies".
Every duplicate shot diminishes the value of it in a way I cant really explain. If you take 40 identical pictures of the Grand Canyon, it is somehow less memorable than the one picture that was taken. Maybe it's because I know I'm never going to go back and look through all of them. I'll see the first one, and go "Oh yeah, the Grand Canyon" ....
Film photography is very expensive. For the amount we spend for 20 rolls film purchase, developing and scanning, we can buy digital cameras.. Not worth it. Greedy companies like kodak must go bankrupt once again.. Also all our best photos have no value after our life time.. Or after our kids life time. So shoot digital...
The simplicity is engaging. No messing with various focus modes and things that make shooting a computer with a lens attached. However, many will not find it so as knowledge of the photography process is required.
Absolutely, it’s not plug and play, one of the reasons I love it and I love using a rangefinder for it
Shoes at 7:59 ??
And I completely agree that if the actual process of photography is of interest to someone, film seems to be worth trying out. Which is why I've just ordered my first film camera. I'm not sure if it's gonna stick, but I've been curious about it for some time. It seems to be one of those things you just have to try for yourself. I'm excited
They’re Sorel shoes! Not sure the model.
That’s so exciting! It’s a really cool experience getting your negatives back and seeing your images. Enjoy the new adventure!
I’m based in the UK and regularly shoot film using a Nikon F5 and an Olympus Trip 35. I agree that film gives you time to stand back and think about the image. I shoot mainly black and white which means you have to look at the world differently. Nice video.
I love film, also the fact that you take the pictures and then see them way way later. It's almost like living the magic moments twice.
Absolutely, I love that aspect as well
Which film do you use
I appreciate the immediate feedback from digital, it has helped me improve. I like the re-living part from film as well.
You did an amazing job of explaining the relevance of film photography in modern times, in a fairly unbiased way.
I'm in SE Michigan, so it was awesome hearing you mentioned you're on the west side of The Mitten, especially since your video was a "random" suggestion.
Also, love the images, thanks for sharing.
Thank you! Welcome from the west side of the state!!
This is a great video! Just came back by this one a second time. I think there’s always a time and a place for film. I’ll always enjoy it but there’s times I need digital as well.
I totally agree!
Great summary - cost = intentionality is a great observation, and a reason I stick with film (as well as digital). Subscribed.
Thank you for subscribing, a good balance is my way as well!
I can no longer afford to shoot with film. I use a 5x4 camera and shoot E6, the cost of shooting ten E6 images now costs £300.00. This leaves no room for error. If I shot 50 E6 images it would cost the same as the digital back I bought for my medium format camera.
I have a 4x5 camera and a pack of E6.. I’ve taken one photo of the pack, definitely makes you think before you go take the shot
In 30 years you'll still have those 50 beautiful 4x5. You almost assuredly will not have any images saved from your digital back.
Film is forever 🌿
film costs too much for me to shoot with it daily (including having to send it off so I can get my negatives back), but it does bring me back to my childhood, and gives the same image quality/ambiance as those old photo albums of my grandparents. Plus there's just something cool and "tangible" (for lack of a better word) about having the photo negative. I have a bunch of negatives from my grandma I have yet to develop
I completely agree, it’s crazy how expensive it is
Great video, this deserves so many more views 💯
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
Purely an amateur photographer here but In my opinion it comes down to the right tools for the job in hand which includes the financial aspect. e.g I love doing street photography and I could not afford the cost of using film for my style of photography. I find that my best results come from “working” a location with all its variables changing all the time. With digital I’m not restricted by the cost of the number of shots or time taken before loading more film. Doing for instance landscape photography using film can be justified as one can really take time to think and setup each shot and budget for this. Therefore film can have its place even on a budget if that’s what one wants to use. I still love the experience of loading my TLR camera with film and taking time and effort to take landscapes etc. and therefore justify the extra cost so I can still have this experience.
That’s a very valid point! Digital definitely takes off a huge financial burden to each image
Gorgeous shots. You have a terrific channel.
Thank you, glad you enjoy it!
I've shot film for 50 years now. I also shoot digitally but if it's important, I try to shoot film. To keep things simple I shoot film in 35mm black and white and 120 and in 120 chrome (6x9 and 6x17). For walk around color I shoot FX and DX format Nikons ( D3, D700, and D300 ).
If I had to strip everything down to two cameras, I would use FP4 in my Canon VT DELUXE with a 21mm f4 Voightlander Color Skopar LTM and Fuji Velvia 50 RVP 120 and Kodak Ektachrome 100 120 in my Linhof 617s Technorama with the 90 mm F5.6 XL Schneider Kreuznach Super Angulon. I'm not rich, but I love Film. Love will always, always cost you EVERYTHING. That's why it's called love.
Film is definitely the way, love it!
Im pay for film to relieve my teenage years.
Also archives will store your film for history, unlike digital images.
Totally agree, love that I have my memories in physical forms
Film forever my friend! Great video as always. Hopefully the next time your in my area we can get together!
Which film do you use
Digital is for fun 🎉
Film is forever 🌿
Amen
Like the video. I’m from west Michigan as well
Great place to be from!
5 rolls of 35mm film £85 (Porta 400). I’m going to sell all my film cameras and move to digital. Why the film prices are bonkers? Maybe I get Leica Q3.
It’s getting crazy expensive
😂😂😂😂 "Film costs too much!" "I'm going to buy a Leica!" 😐🤪
Yes.
Completely agree
Best of luck getting your film developed. Have you found a reliable lab?
Thank you, I’ve found a few, going to keep testing
Use photo express in Livonia MI. There C41 only though. Last I checked there black and white broke down.
Which film do you use and how much does it cost ?
Any film to me is expensive because I use a lab service. $20 for a roll plus $20 to get the negatives and then $5 to $10 for one print is about $45. Add time to go to the post office to send off the roll. I do it because it's interesting and fun. There are more expensive "hobbies".
Every duplicate shot diminishes the value of it in a way I cant really explain. If you take 40 identical pictures of the Grand Canyon, it is somehow less memorable than the one picture that was taken. Maybe it's because I know I'm never going to go back and look through all of them. I'll see the first one, and go "Oh yeah, the Grand Canyon" ....
It's just too expensive now to be practical for me. All the best film stock is also gone.
It is so expensive
Early morning grind
You know it
Love everything about cameras, digital or analog. Would I recommend film to anyone these days? No.
Personal preference!
I shoot film digital doesn't give me any satisfaction.
Feel you on that!
Film photography is very expensive. For the amount we spend for 20 rolls film purchase, developing and scanning, we can buy digital cameras.. Not worth it. Greedy companies like kodak must go bankrupt once again.. Also all our best photos have no value after our life time.. Or after our kids life time. So shoot digital...