Film photography
Nov 28, 2019 12:51:34 #
I am in Seattle and a couple of years ago a film camera store opened up and it became very popular and now they have expanded and sell film and process film. You can get your 35mm film processed and digitized for about $15, same price for 24 or 36 exposures. Too far for you, however, so I hope that someone can give a lead closer to you. Loved the Spotmatic. Never owned one but borrowed one and shot with it.
Nov 28, 2019 13:21:19 #
This is a slight departure but I have a Leica M and have been thinking about shooting film once again. On the other hand, film and all the processing takes a lot time. Big question for me is do I sell it or keep and use it? Leica store folks, say keep it and use. I have a Leica Q and though I might get rid of it and the M7 for a Q2.
Nov 28, 2019 13:33:35 #
Scanning a negative and printing to an inkjet means either dye or archival ink of which neither compares to the quality of photo paper. So in one sense or digital progress has been backwards.
jeep_daddy wrote:
I just bought a first gen Canon EOS 35mm film came... (show quote)
Nov 28, 2019 13:34:52 #
Nov 28, 2019 13:39:40 #
ButchS
Loc: Spokane, WA
digit-up wrote:
I most often buy everything from B&H, but how about development & printing? RJM
The darkroom.com
Nov 28, 2019 13:43:36 #
Thank you for providing a succinct response. It is remarkable how a simple question can morph into all sorts of tangents not responsive to the original question.
Nov 28, 2019 14:15:49 #
digit-up wrote:
Anyone have a good source for 35mm film?I just obtained a near mint Pentax spotmatic, just like the one I bought while serving in Vietnam in 1968. Now I just need to come up with a place that will sell me film, develop & print same. There isn’t a “film- shooters section to the Hogg , is there? I would appreciate any advice and recommendations. Thanks......RJM
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As a die-hard New Yorker, my favorite store is B and H Photo. I have never been disappointed with their service. They have many versions of film available, especially PORTRA and Ilford films. But, they don't process to my knowledge.
I usually use a local store in Brooklyn to do a great deal of processing. But this may present a problem for you.
For film processing, you could frequent a drug store like Walgreen's or Rite Aid.
Perhaps buy a roll, shoot some test photographs and see how they process the film and if they perform to your liking.
Happy Shooting!
Nov 28, 2019 14:25:19 #
rfmaude41
Loc: Lancaster, Texas (DFW area)
FWIW: Here's a list of the processing labs that I've put together, attached.
Nov 28, 2019 14:34:06 #
digit-up wrote:
Anyone have a good source for 35mm film?I just obtained a near mint Pentax spotmatic, just like the one I bought while serving in Vietnam in 1968. Now I just need to come up with a place that will sell me film, develop & print same. There isn’t a “film- shooters section to the Hogg , is there? I would appreciate any advice and recommendations. Thanks......RJM
https://kenrockwell.com/tech/how-to-shoot-film.htm
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Nov 28, 2019 15:59:57 #
Peteso
Loc: Blacks Hills
Central Camera in Chicago (https://centralcamera.com/services/) still carries film and darkroom equipment supplies.
Nov 28, 2019 16:52:58 #
Caffenol..... brew your process fluid from your Local Grocery Store. Buy the cheapest Folgers instant coffee sold in your area. Get some of the chemicals from the swimming pool maintenance store, and your commercial Vitamin C from the pharmacy. There are many web sites filled with information on the Caffenol film processing process. Many are using it for film developing, printing. Color processing and so forth...
In fact there is a river in Russia so polluted a lady photographer has been using it for some time to process and print film. It's likely the Hudson river qualifies as well.
Caffenol is fun to use.
In fact there is a river in Russia so polluted a lady photographer has been using it for some time to process and print film. It's likely the Hudson river qualifies as well.
Caffenol is fun to use.
Nov 28, 2019 16:58:31 #
digit-up wrote:
Anyone have a good source for 35mm film?I just obtained a near mint Pentax spotmatic, just like the one I bought while serving in Vietnam in 1968. Now I just need to come up with a place that will sell me film, develop & print same. There isn’t a “film- shooters section to the Hogg , is there? I would appreciate any advice and recommendations. Thanks......RJM
Amazon, Adorama, B&H, others (try searching using Google).
Nov 28, 2019 17:06:35 #
Nov 28, 2019 17:15:47 #
DJ Mills wrote:
Walgreens processes film. Check them out at walgreens.com
They keep your negatives. You get low res scans.
Nov 28, 2019 17:21:40 #
Having Walgreens process your film is the rough equivalent of opting for cardiac surgery at Walmart 😈
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