Great video! I use the Leica M3 and M4, Nikon F2, F3, F5, Rolleiflex 2.8D, Hasselblad 500 C/M and Toyo 4x5. These cameras will outlive my Df and D800. There are many advantages to film, I have a negative hard copy, scan to a digital copy, make darkroom or digital prints, it allows we to slow down and shoot, I find less is more. I am not one for firing off several shots at a time. That one or two photos is what I’m after!
I totall agree, film allows one to really concentrate on composition. I know some disagree, but at least for me, I tend to focus way more on what I’m doing when shooting film. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and thanks for watching.
A really great video, more like a conversation. I shot my first roll of 35mm film in 1977. I have always kept photography as a hobby only. I shot some B&W film back in the day but as an admirer of Eliot Porter and David Muench, I shot mostly PKM 25 and PKR 64. I LOVED KODACHROME. When 2007 rolled around and Kodachrome production ended I was sure the apocalypse was near. Lol. In disgust I quit photography for 12 years. In 2019 I bought a Fujifilm XT3 followed by a GFX50R. Currently here in Arkansas I'm waiting for delivery of a Mamiya 645 Pro TL with the 45mm lens. Digital doesn't feel like photography to an old guy like me. I hate lightroom and sitting in front of a computer. I'm looking forward to shooting film again. I have a vacation cabin part time airbnb in the Boston Mountains on hwy 7 just north of Lurton Arkansas. I also enjoy shooting those waterfalls. Hopefully I'll see you on the trail.
hey, Keith! no doubt about it, you have quite the experience with film, far more than I. I was right at the age where I could’ve went full digital or not at all. Truly, I like both, but there is something about film that will always stick with me. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and thank you for watching!
I live in the N.W of England. Last Sunday morning I took my MPP MK VII Tech Field camera and three sheet film holders to my local Park. You should have seen the looks I got. There was also a young woman taking photos using her mobile phone (cell phone to you US people). Nothing wrong with that. It is the photograph that matters, even if the computer within the mobile phone do most of the tech side of it.
Yeah, it seems like the digital age has removed some of the art prevalent with film. Indeed, when people see a film camera in action, It’s exciting. thanks for sharing your thoughts, and thank you for watching!
My first camera was a CHINON CG5, with 50mm lens and a CPC Zoom. I printed by hand in the dark room. That was photography......... An art form. Burning in, dodging and multi grade filters and papers.... Man, what a joy.... I am glad I got the fundementals and grew from there, now digital is a breeze.......
Really well done, Michael. Your videos have come so far since you started. That Pentax is a beast - especially with that one-off west level finder…! Lovely work, mate.
Thank you, my friend! I hope you’re doing well. Nothing could’ve prepared me for how big this camera was. I’m a big guy, but this camera and lens combo is enormous, even for me. Good to hear from you, buddy. Thanks for stopping by.
@ With so many political discussions on TH-cam, this is the one place I’d like to keep free of politics. Of course, if one of them were a landscape photographer, I might have a different opinion. 
I haven’t scanned any yet, but I’m seriously considering it. I have a place I want to send a few for a drum scan to compare to TheDarkroom.com. Thanks for watching, buddy. Take care.
Cool camera, I have never used a medium format camera, if I see one in my travels I might be tempted. I did have some luck I found a Pentax KX 35mm SLR for 40 dollars with a 70-210 Tokina lense, its not quite as nice as my Nikon FE but it us fully mechanical and the light meter works, I will probably do the light seals but it works fine. Not quite as cool as that monster that you have. Great video and very educational and very well presented thank you mate.
I shoot Nikon F2 and F5 and I have just ordered an Nikon FM. Put a roll of film in anyone of these it might last a day a week a month . Because I also shoot digital. My film Camera's or photographic tools I expect will out last me. My F2 Hand assembled in 1974 in Japan still making photo's. Iike it did 50 YEARS ago , tell me for a few hundred Euro is not good value. It is for life. As for film how many hours entertainment for the price of one roll. Go to a bar or restaurant see how much that costs for a few hours. Love film shoot enjoy
@@camerasam1 Well said! sometimes we forget to put things into perspective. You’re right, a trip to the bar can really add up. Maybe we pass up a few shot at the bar for a few shots on the old film camera. 😀
You’re right about that, David! With digital you pay upfront, with film you pay later, over and over. thank you for watching, and thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Great video! I use the Leica M3 and M4, Nikon F2, F3, F5, Rolleiflex 2.8D, Hasselblad 500 C/M and Toyo 4x5. These cameras will outlive my Df and D800. There are many advantages to film, I have a negative hard copy, scan to a digital copy, make darkroom or digital prints, it allows we to slow down and shoot, I find less is more. I am not one for firing off several shots at a time. That one or two photos is what I’m after!
I totall agree, film allows one to really concentrate on composition. I know some disagree, but at least for me, I tend to focus way more on what I’m doing when shooting film. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and thanks for watching.
Great work Michael! I've always thought that if I ever got a film camera, it would be the Pentax 67. Nice work!
Thank you, Brian! Yeah, so far I’m really enjoying it! We’ll see over the next year. More to follow on that. Thanks for the visit. Take care, buddy!
A really great video, more like a conversation. I shot my first roll of 35mm film in 1977. I have always kept photography as a hobby only. I shot some B&W film back in the day but as an admirer of Eliot Porter and David Muench, I shot mostly PKM 25 and PKR 64. I LOVED KODACHROME. When 2007 rolled around and Kodachrome production ended I was sure the apocalypse was near. Lol. In disgust I quit photography for 12 years. In 2019 I bought a Fujifilm XT3 followed by a GFX50R. Currently here in Arkansas I'm waiting for delivery of a Mamiya 645 Pro TL with the 45mm lens. Digital doesn't feel like photography to an old guy like me. I hate lightroom and sitting in front of a computer. I'm looking forward to shooting film again. I have a vacation cabin part time airbnb in the Boston Mountains on hwy 7 just north of Lurton Arkansas. I also enjoy shooting those waterfalls. Hopefully I'll see you on the trail.
hey, Keith! no doubt about it, you have quite the experience with film, far more than I. I was right at the age where I could’ve went full digital or not at all. Truly, I like both, but there is something about film that will always stick with me. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and thank you for watching!
I live in the N.W of England. Last Sunday morning I took my MPP MK VII Tech Field camera and three sheet film holders to my local Park. You should have seen the looks I got. There was also a young woman taking photos using her mobile phone (cell phone to you US people). Nothing wrong with that. It is the photograph that matters, even if the computer within the mobile phone do most of the tech side of it.
Yeah, it seems like the digital age has removed some of the art prevalent with film. Indeed, when people see a film camera in action, It’s exciting. thanks for sharing your thoughts, and thank you for watching!
My first camera was a CHINON CG5, with 50mm lens and a CPC Zoom.
I printed by hand in the dark room. That was photography......... An art form. Burning in, dodging and multi grade filters and papers.... Man, what a joy....
I am glad I got the fundementals and grew from there, now digital is a breeze.......
Nice! That’s quite a bit of experience in the art of film. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and thank you for watching.
Really well done, Michael. Your videos have come so far since you started. That Pentax is a beast - especially with that one-off west level finder…! Lovely work, mate.
Thank you, my friend! I hope you’re doing well. Nothing could’ve prepared me for how big this camera was. I’m a big guy, but this camera and lens combo is enormous, even for me. Good to hear from you, buddy. Thanks for stopping by.
@@peterfritzphoto thanks so much for your kind comments
@@ScottymanPhoto How are you feeling about the election outcome?
@ With so many political discussions on TH-cam, this is the one place I’d like to keep free of politics. Of course, if one of them were a landscape photographer, I might have a different opinion. 
@ Fair enough. Regardless of which way you lean, it’s gonna be a wild four years…
I started in the wet media. Do you scan you negatives? That would a good video.
I haven’t scanned any yet, but I’m seriously considering it. I have a place I want to send a few for a drum scan to compare to TheDarkroom.com. Thanks for watching, buddy. Take care.
Cool camera, I have never used a medium format camera, if I see one in my travels I might be tempted. I did have some luck I found a Pentax KX 35mm SLR for 40 dollars with a 70-210 Tokina lense, its not quite as nice as my Nikon FE but it us fully mechanical and the light meter works, I will probably do the light seals but it works fine. Not quite as cool as that monster that you have. Great video and very educational and very well presented thank you mate.
So far, I’m really enjoying the Pentax. The FE is one of my favorites by the way. Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching!
@ScottymanPhoto I look forward to more reviews and photos from that beautiful Pentax
@ will do!
I shoot Nikon F2 and F5 and I have just ordered an Nikon FM. Put a roll of film in anyone of these it might last a day a week a month . Because I also shoot digital. My film Camera's or photographic tools I expect will out last me. My F2 Hand assembled in 1974 in Japan still making photo's. Iike it did 50 YEARS ago , tell me for a few hundred Euro is not good value. It is for life. As for film how many hours entertainment for the price of one roll. Go to a bar or restaurant see how much that costs for a few hours. Love film shoot enjoy
@@camerasam1 Well said! sometimes we forget to put things into perspective. You’re right, a trip to the bar can really add up. Maybe we pass up a few shot at the bar for a few shots on the old film camera. 😀
Not dead, just abhorrently expensive. Shoot just 20 pictures a week on Pentax 67 Medium Format and you’re looking at around £2,500 a year.
You’re right about that, David! With digital you pay upfront, with film you pay later, over and over. thank you for watching, and thank you for sharing your thoughts.