Film Only: Is there anybody here uses only film. Just curious really. I'm debating going back to mostly film and using a film scanner. I know it will be a rather steep learning curve...

Jacksond Loc: Melbourne Australia

Is there anybody here uses only film. Just curious really. I'm debating going back to mostly film and using a film scanner. I know it will be a rather steep learning curve in order to get useful scans, but I might give it a try. I have the wherewithal to develop black and white film. Any thoughts?

speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho

Jacksond wrote:

Is there anybody here uses only film. Just curious really. I'm debating going back to mostly film and using a film scanner. I know it will be a rather steep learning curve in order to get useful scans, but I might give it a try. I have the wherewithal to develop black and white film. Any thoughts?

I have to admit, these days I'm mostly digital, but I shoot quite a bit of film (I still prefer the IQ of film over digital, about 3 years ago, I was still shooting more film than digital. (..........but I got lazy).

Jacksond Loc: Melbourne Australia

That's pretty close to the truth for a lot of us, I fear. I'll shoot a bit of the CN41 "black and white" for a while because I can get it printed conveniently and see how it goes. I have a few film cameras, Minolta and Leicas with lots of lenses. I don't fancy trying to hang Minolta lenses on the likes of a Fuji XE2! It seems to work but it sounds rather messy.

Leicaflex Loc: Cymru

I use digital and film, but most of my photographs are Black & White film. I process my own film having a darkroom.

craggycrossers Loc: Robin Hood Country, UK

Jacksond wrote:

That's pretty close to the truth for a lot of us, I fear. I'll shoot a bit of the CN41 "black and white" for a while because I can get it printed conveniently and see how it goes. I have a few film cameras, Minolta and Leicas with lots of lenses. I don't fancy trying to hang Minolta lenses on the likes of a Fuji XE2! It seems to work but it sounds rather messy.

Nah, not "messy" at all. In fact rather easy and uncomplicated. I have the Nikon G to Fuji X adapter (for my Fuji X-E1) from these people, probably the best in the mushrooming world of adapters. Look under the extensive "products" tab and you may find something that interests you.

http://www.metabones.com/

doogie Loc: Washington

Jacksond wrote:

Is there anybody here uses only film. Just curious really. I'm debating going back to mostly film and using a film scanner. I know it will be a rather steep learning curve in order to get useful scans, but I might give it a try. I have the wherewithal to develop black and white film. Any thoughts?

When I'm on my own time outside of school I use100% film. I work with a mamiya M645, a Toyo 45cx, and here in a few months I will be working with either a Chamonix, or a Shen-Hao 4x5 for Tintypes (as soon as I get the money saved up).

My thoughts are that if you are going to return to film why not have a little fun with it and go large format? After developing my first sheet of 4x5 I was blown away. Haven't shot anything in 35mm since. LOL

Cdouthitt Loc: Traverse City, MI

I use film lenses on my digital body, does that count.

amehta Loc: Boston

Jacksond wrote:

Is there anybody here uses only film. Just curious really. I'm debating going back to mostly film and using a film scanner. I know it will be a rather steep learning curve in order to get useful scans, but I might give it a try. I have the wherewithal to develop black and white film. Any thoughts?

Digital is inherently color. For B&W, using film makes a lot of sense.

selmslie Loc: Fernandina Beach, FL, USA

Jacksond wrote:

Is there anybody here uses only film. ...

For medium and large format I only use (can only afford) film.

For 35 mm I use digital for family or casual photography but film when I am serious or want B&W images. I still prefer grain over the creamy plastic look of digital but it's hard to argue with digital's convenience.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Leicaflex wrote:

I use digital and film, but most of my photographs are Black & White film. I process my own film having a darkroom.

I too use mostly B&W film when not shooting digital. I've also been working to digitize my 20+ years of negatives. Yes, there is a learning curve, but a scanner like the Epson V600 will get you started on a backlog and your new incoming negatives. Once the negative is digital, all your editors come into play.

ArgusSnap1 Loc: Indiana

Hi--I've been using film and still using film since age 15 so for 45 yrs. "Freestyle" in California is a very good resouce for film photography. They cary a wide assortment of b/w film and color, enlarging paper and chemicals. They also carry supplies for some of the old tyme processes such as cyanotypes,platinum etc using mostly Photography Formulary supplies. I have a 4x5 Speed Graphic and 4 TLR reflex cameras. I have also developed my own b/w negs. I have found "The Darkroom" a good place to send film for processing. If you got some old cameras hanging around--try it, it is fun. Also like some one said Kodak b/w cn film is a c41 process film that can be developed in any color lab for b/w prints although with places like Wal-mart anddrug stores they print the negs on color printing paper so often they have a color cast like green etc. Hope this not too long a reply. Thanks

Also I recently purchased a 31/4 x2 1/4 (2x3) baby speed graphic for a very low price (less $100) with lots of film andholders! Good luck.

wilsondl2 Loc: Lincoln, Nebraska

I still do 4X5 with a 1938 view camera. I have 10 lenses. It is just a lot of fun. To develop fim all you need is four trays or bowls (for roll film) and dark room. You can then scan the negatives. - Dave

Jacksond Loc: Melbourne Australia

I'm just pleased that I kept my Kinderman 35 and 120 tanks and reels as well as a dark bag and light boxes. I'll probably get a Plustek 35mm scanner. Cheers

Woodie Rick

If you have a darkroom, shoot film, especially for traditional black and white images. Try to use a film that is 'panchromatic,' an old term that tells you that the film is overly sensitive to blue and under sensitive to the red spectrum. This allows for adding yellow, orange or red filters on the front of your lens to make the clouds pop out of the sky. See Ansel Adams work, no one used these effects better.

There are still a few 'known' photographers who only shoot film, it may become a special 'notch.' Old school.

Doing darkroom work really well is a challenge, try your best, it may take time to achieve the control to make your finished work top quality. Remember: It is the final print that is the statement, the art, the achievement.

Jacksond wrote:

Is there anybody here uses only film. Just curious really. I'm debating going back to mostly film and using a film scanner. I know it will be a rather steep learning curve in order to get useful scans, but I might give it a try. I have the wherewithal to develop black and white film. Any thoughts?

ArgusSnap1 Loc: Indiana

Now film photography is also being referred to as "Vintage Photography" which gives it a definite place among the field of photography.Thanks