New Film Introduced: I just heard that Lomography is introducing a new colour negative film called, Lomochrome Metropolis. With a small rise in interest in film lately this is somewhat...

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

I just heard that Lomography is introducing a new colour negative film called, Lomochrome Metropolis.
With a small rise in interest in film lately this is somewhat intriguing. My daughter the other day called and was interested in a good used film camera and was wondering what to get so we discussed it and using film in general.
She has a couple of DSLRs and several lenses but it seems that among some younger people there is a bit of an interest in using film and experiencing the wait and the anticipation to see as well as the different look.
Has anyone else heard of this small movement of interest in film?

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

Yeah, I've heard some murmuring. Not sure what it's all about. Maybe the same mindset that is bringing back vinyl record players and electron tube driven electronic equipment.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

Retired CPO wrote:

Yeah, I've heard some murmuring. Not sure what it's all about. Maybe the same mindset that is bringing back vinyl record players and electron tube driven electronic equipment.

There is a preorder now available.
http://www.thelomographer.com/2019/nl_metropolis_updates_november/en?source=nl_metropolis_updates_november&utm_campaign=nl_metropolis_updates_november&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter

Tomfl101 Loc: Mount Airy, MD

I had the opportunity to visit a high school yearbook class yesterday and witnessed students coming out of a darkroom with wet prints excited to show the teacher. It brought back wonderful memories for me and made me sad to have sold-off all my film cameras years ago. These kids have grown up in the digital era and are learning the craft as I did. It was really a fun and nostalgic feeling for me. I'm glad there's newfound interest in film. I just may have to buy an old film camera- just for the fun of it.

ELNikkor

I've heard it here in my own house-hold. My 21 year-old son grew up with only digital, has used the Canon 5D and Lumix GH-4 for film making and stills. The past 2 years, he's been ordering old rangefinder Retina film cameras and even Polaroids on-line. He's brought my FM-2 and F3 out of the basement and shoots a lot of Portra 160, and now Gold 200. He even took my Olympus XA to a party last week. Now, even I have started shooting film again. Just bought a like-new Mamiya Pro Matic (rare version of their Auto Deluxe, 1961,) for $20, and ran a 10 year old roll of Gold 200 through it. Photos were awesome! Sharp and colorful, even wide open at f1.7.
Our high school teaches B&W film photography, complete with darkroom, and the class is always full.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

ELNikkor wrote:

I've heard it here in my own house-hold. My 21 ye... (show quote)

ELNikkor

PS- One of my son't friends asked to see a photo after he had taken her portrait with the F3. He showed her there was no screen on the back and that the photo was on film in the camera. She innocently asked, "Can you open the camera so I can see the photo on the film?"

Abo

I know a Photographer that shoots film only
and he reckons digital photography is a travesty.

The problem with this bloke is he is a Photographer
with a capitol "P".

His images are better than sensational... I hate his guts.
I don't really hate his guts; I just hate that I know
as a Photographer, I'm his toe nail clipping.

Film... go figure

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

ELNikkor wrote:

PS- One of my son't friends asked to see a photo after he had taken her portrait with the F3. He showed her there was no screen on the back and that the photo was on film in the camera. She innocently asked, "Can you open the camera so I can see the photo on the film?"

Bill 45

ELNikkor wrote:

PS- One of my son't friends asked to see a photo after he had taken her portrait with the F3. He showed her there was no screen on the back and that the photo was on film in the camera. She innocently asked, "Can you open the camera so I can see the photo on the film?"

That is very sad, it show one how bad these are for someone like me who love using film cameras, in fact for anyone who like using film and film camera.

rook2c4 Loc: Philadelphia, PA USA

Architect1776 wrote:

Has anyone else heard of this small movement of interest in film?

This renewed interest in film photography actually started about a decade ago, according to several film processing lab technicians I have talked to. Although recent news articles are claiming this to be some kind of new trend, I don't think it is really all that new. While it is true new films have been introduced over the last few years, other films have been discontinued. What has seen a recent resurgence is instant film photography... although I believe that is due primarily to clever marketing. We'll see.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

rook2c4 wrote:

This renewed interest in film photography actually... (show quote)

New to very many people.

Vietnam Vet

Last time I used my hasselblads it cost around $1.50 per shutter click (film, processing, prints). Don’t know if I will get back into it but I have a dresser drawer full of hasselblad cameras and lenses the grandkids can have if they want it

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

Vietnam Vet wrote:

Last time I used my hasselblads it cost around $1.50 per shutter click (film, processing, prints). Don’t know if I will get back into it but I have a dresser drawer full of hasselblad cameras and lenses the grandkids can have if they want it

Here is some new B&W film being introduced.
https://www.popphoto.com/story/gear/fujifilm-neopan-100-acros-ii-film/?utm_source=internal&utm_medium=email

selmslie Loc: Fernandina Beach, FL, USA

Architect1776 wrote:

Here is some new B&W film being introduced.
https://www.popphoto.com/story/gear/fujifilm-neopan-100-acros-ii-film/?utm_source=internal&utm_medium=email

Now that's exciting! Fuji announced it was coming back in June.

I am waiting for B&H to stock it. I am almost out of my supply of the original film.