Film is dead..... really? Let's see what 2017 looks like?
Feb 19, 2017 22:34:24 #
BebuLamar wrote:
I have the Konica Minolta dimage dual scan IV which is a decent film scanner but I like to view the slide projected and when I only shoot film I have the need to digitize them. Now I have digital camera I don't need to digitize my slides.
I'm using my Nikon LS-2000 to scan all media because I've always wanted to have everything in the same form.
Obviously, each of us can make his/her own policy with respect to form.
Feb 20, 2017 07:38:51 #
Feb 20, 2017 07:47:05 #
Take 100 photographers, give them a 4x5 to use for a week, then ask them if they would consider purchasing and using a 4x5. They would immediately find out there is no automatic of any kind, one shot at a time, a tripod is necessary, the chemicals need to get a negative, and then more equipment and chemicals to get a print. They complain now about the weight of an SLR, the time it takes to see the results, and when the results are not satisfactory, it is the fault of the camera. It is about the same as giving them a car with a straight 6 engine, manual shift, no A/C, maximum speed about 55mph, and color black. You already know what the answer is.
Feb 20, 2017 07:47:32 #
Nice job!. When new technology overtakes the older technology, the older never quite goes completely away. 
Feb 20, 2017 07:59:07 #
cthahn wrote:
Take 100 photographers, give them a 4x5 to use for... (show quote)
I love to have a 4x5 if i can afford it
Feb 20, 2017 08:19:49 #
cthahn wrote:
Take 100 photographers, give them a 4x5 to use for... (show quote)
I happen to drive a car 3 cylinder manual shift no aircon max speed is around 90 and it's blue but ...
The thing is with film if you have to do everything it isn't going to work for everybody.
If there is somewhere to process it, you can use it as easy as digital really.
I see the future of film as black & white because that is hard with digital.
Feb 20, 2017 08:27:26 #
BebuLamar wrote:
I would hate it. I want mobility. I use a tripod only when it is the only option. I want to be inconspicuous so the behavior of any people in my shot will be unaffected.I love to have a 4x5 if i can afford it
Feb 20, 2017 08:56:05 #
rehess wrote:
The Nikon scanner runs off SCSI!
I'm already running the USB Plustek off our Win 8 machine.
{Thank you for your suggestions}
I'm already running the USB Plustek off our Win 8 machine.
{Thank you for your suggestions}
If your Win 8 machine has a spare PCI slot, easy to put in an Adaptec (or similar) SCSI card - just be sure to pay attention to narrow vs wide, singe ended vs differential and regular vs ultraSCSI when you choose your card and cable - lots of variations on SCSI. You can pick up used or NOS SCSI cards very inexpensively. I use an Adaptec 2940W to support my slide scanner on my Win 10 machine.
Feb 20, 2017 09:08:13 #
I probably speak for the minority here, but film is all I ever shoot on. And there are a few places in my town that still stock a variety of it.
Feb 20, 2017 09:08:48 #
knightsga
Loc: Jackson, GA
I too have a Minolta SRT-101 and other Minolta's as well. I enjoyed film and slides.
My drawback is that if 35mm film can still be used, why are the cameras unable to use the batteries they need? With that, I merely have a collection of 35mm cameras sitting on display.
My drawback is that if 35mm film can still be used, why are the cameras unable to use the batteries they need? With that, I merely have a collection of 35mm cameras sitting on display.
Feb 20, 2017 09:16:08 #
TriX wrote:
If your Win 8 machine has a spare PCI slot, easy to put in an Adaptec (or similar) SCSI card - just be sure to pay attention to narrow vs wide, singe ended vs differential and regular vs ultraSCSI when you choose your card and cable - lots of variations on SCSI. You can pick up used or NOS SCSI cards very inexpensively. I use an Adaptec 2940W to support my slide scanner on my Win 10 machine.
Most of my technical advice has come from the guy who sold me the scanner - he's a computer geek at his day job.
Thank you for additional input.
Feb 20, 2017 09:16:16 #
I always find it odd when other DSLR owners complain about the weight of my film SLR rigs. Yes, they are heavier than current DSLR's. But what do they expect, something the weight of a cell phone?
Feb 20, 2017 10:05:39 #
Kiron Kid wrote:
I always find it odd when other DSLR owners complain about the weight of my film SLR rigs. Yes, they are heavier than current DSLR's. But what do they expect, something the weight of a cell phone?
My Pentax Super Program SLR body weighs just under 500g
My Pentax K-30 DSLR body weighs over 600g
Feb 20, 2017 11:13:13 #
Kiron Kid wrote:
I always find it odd when other DSLR owners complain about the weight of my film SLR rigs. Yes, they are heavier than current DSLR's. But what do they expect, something the weight of a cell phone?
I think it's odd also. My Canon EOS-1N weighs much less than my 5D3. Now my RB67 with lens is no lightweight, but not much difference between it and the 5D3+grip+70-200 f2.8. In fact, the Canon may be heavier 🙀
Feb 20, 2017 11:30:43 #
Is film I mean fresh new film still out there? When I find any film I find after discussion that the film has been in deep freeze or at least fridge stored with out of date codes on it. Also who processes it locally? Here in Cincy the labs are all shut down. Only one left that might still do film. I know it does digital now. So I ask why film? I loved film and still do but I will not trust a pro job to film unless I can get it fresh and have a local lab. Granted I can process it myself like I used to do. So unless I make my own I would think that 5X7 view and that Bronica SQA I have are just relics of days gone by.
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