still use film
Dec 24, 2018 12:58:03 #
Hello and Happy Holidays to everyone.
I have returned to this site after several years of forum emails.
Since I will retire from the daily grind on 12/31/18 I hope to return to my hobby
of special interest, with more active use of the many film cameras I have collected over the years.
Cameras of my interest include: Topcon, Leotax, Leica RF, Leica R, Exakta, Contax RF and Contaflex.
Would love to hear from anyone with like interest.
Respectfully,
David
I have returned to this site after several years of forum emails.
Since I will retire from the daily grind on 12/31/18 I hope to return to my hobby
of special interest, with more active use of the many film cameras I have collected over the years.
Cameras of my interest include: Topcon, Leotax, Leica RF, Leica R, Exakta, Contax RF and Contaflex.
Would love to hear from anyone with like interest.
Respectfully,
David
Dec 24, 2018 13:09:47 #
David, hello and Merry Christmas to you!
Over the years, I've kept onto a few of my film cameras, some in 16mm and 35mm, and some in 135, MF and LF. Probably one or two of each format.
I still "exercise" them regularly, around once a month or two, put a roll or two through each one of them (or a half-dozen sheets, depending) and get them to my lab, mainly to say hello and see who's still around these days.
I love that you've kept your collection going and of course, please do share what you have here on the site with the rest of us - of which there are probably more than we think!
I'm still working (no such thing as retirement for freelancers, you know) so don't have much time to shoot film unless paid to do so, but there are clients out there still who ask for it, and when a job like that comes around, I'll be happy to post details here.
Happy Holidays!
Over the years, I've kept onto a few of my film cameras, some in 16mm and 35mm, and some in 135, MF and LF. Probably one or two of each format.
I still "exercise" them regularly, around once a month or two, put a roll or two through each one of them (or a half-dozen sheets, depending) and get them to my lab, mainly to say hello and see who's still around these days.
I love that you've kept your collection going and of course, please do share what you have here on the site with the rest of us - of which there are probably more than we think!
I'm still working (no such thing as retirement for freelancers, you know) so don't have much time to shoot film unless paid to do so, but there are clients out there still who ask for it, and when a job like that comes around, I'll be happy to post details here.
Happy Holidays!
Dec 24, 2018 13:28:07 #
Harry0
Loc: Gardena, Cal
I loved the Leotax when I had it. Traded it away for some Zenobia equipment
I still use a Zeiss 4.5x6 as a point and shoot pocket cam on occasion.
Film still looks more 3d to me that digital.
I still use a Zeiss 4.5x6 as a point and shoot pocket cam on occasion.
Film still looks more 3d to me that digital.
Dec 24, 2018 13:30:52 #
Season's Best David and fellow film shooters. Just finished a B&W film and darkroom course at local City College. Good fun to relearn processing and printing techniques after decades of no darkroom experience. Fortunately I hung onto several film bodies, Nikon and Hassy, after transitioning to the digital side. Enjoyed getting back into film to the point that i'm slowly accumulating all the necessary gear to set up a darkroom in a convenient basement location. So far, got everything except an enlarger. eBay and CL are a gold mine for film gear at reasonable, even cheap, prices. May even break out the old Calumet 4X5 rail kit that hasn't seen the light of day for over a decade. Compared to digital imaging and LR/PS, film is a LOT more time consuming work but very rewarding IMHO.
Cheers,
Ed
Cheers,
Ed
Dec 24, 2018 13:53:44 #
In pride of place in my LF kit is a pristine Crown Speed Graphic with a Schneider 135/4.7 lens, ten double-slide holders, a Rollex 6x9 back, and a Polaroid 500 back. Plus original press flash bulb kit - with original flash bulbs that came with when I originally bought it!
Hung onto my original Sinar P kit for as long as I could, but since I didn't have any real call to use it any more, couldn't justify keeping it. Pity, that was a great camera setup!
In MF is my 500C/M with 150mm and NC2, my Bronica ETRs with similar headshot setup, and my much-battered yet still very much alive Fuji GAZ645, yes, the old one with the motor zoom lens. Its LCD has long since gone the way of all things, but since I've never used anything but ASA/ISO 100 tranny film in it for its whole life, I never had to change the settings on it anyway. It still works, so I still use it, when I have the chance! Gone are my Rolleis, in particular the Rollei 2.8D that started everything for me, back almost 50 years ago. It was delapidated back then, and literally fell apart one day due to over-use. I had it repaired for the princely sum of fifty pounds Sterling (and it was princely, back in the day) and then traded it in for a 500C, and that in turn for the 500C/M I still have today.
Then there's the digital stuff, mostly Nikon, that I use for quick jobs, Nikon and Leica/Leitax glass all along, but also my old and trusty F3HP, and a Leicaflex R3.
I used to spend DAYS inside a darkroom. At least 3-4 hours at a time.
Now I spend HOURS inside Lightroom. And HOURS more in Photoshop. At least 3-4 hours at a time.
Hmm...
Hung onto my original Sinar P kit for as long as I could, but since I didn't have any real call to use it any more, couldn't justify keeping it. Pity, that was a great camera setup!
In MF is my 500C/M with 150mm and NC2, my Bronica ETRs with similar headshot setup, and my much-battered yet still very much alive Fuji GAZ645, yes, the old one with the motor zoom lens. Its LCD has long since gone the way of all things, but since I've never used anything but ASA/ISO 100 tranny film in it for its whole life, I never had to change the settings on it anyway. It still works, so I still use it, when I have the chance! Gone are my Rolleis, in particular the Rollei 2.8D that started everything for me, back almost 50 years ago. It was delapidated back then, and literally fell apart one day due to over-use. I had it repaired for the princely sum of fifty pounds Sterling (and it was princely, back in the day) and then traded it in for a 500C, and that in turn for the 500C/M I still have today.
Then there's the digital stuff, mostly Nikon, that I use for quick jobs, Nikon and Leica/Leitax glass all along, but also my old and trusty F3HP, and a Leicaflex R3.
I used to spend DAYS inside a darkroom. At least 3-4 hours at a time.
Now I spend HOURS inside Lightroom. And HOURS more in Photoshop. At least 3-4 hours at a time.
Hmm...
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Dec 25, 2018 16:43:57 #
Hope you all are having a Happy Christmas and will enjoy a Wonderful and Safe New Year.
I am spending the Holidays with some of my children and grand-children. Our family is
spread out over several States. However, our son who lives in Vienna Austria has made his annual trek
home for the holidays. We do plan to visit him there in the Spring. It will be my first trip back to Europe
since the 80's, can not wait to see the changes, enjoy the food and travel without any schedule to keep.
David
I am spending the Holidays with some of my children and grand-children. Our family is
spread out over several States. However, our son who lives in Vienna Austria has made his annual trek
home for the holidays. We do plan to visit him there in the Spring. It will be my first trip back to Europe
since the 80's, can not wait to see the changes, enjoy the food and travel without any schedule to keep.
David
Dec 25, 2018 17:18:00 #
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Jan 4, 2019 18:55:59 #
Me too, I collect and use film cameras, was a Pentax 6X7 repair/rebuilder for a few years! Welcome to the forum!! 
Jan 6, 2019 11:33:21 #
Wow, thanks to all of you for your good wishes and your welcoming back to the UHH group.
Just as an update from my end of the world. I have started the purge of my office and shop. It is amazing what you can find that has long been forgotten. Last Summer my daughter and family went to Austria to visit my son / brother. He works there and has offered an open house to all family and friends. I plan to go there in May, 2019. Anyway, in an effort to get my grand daughter interested in photography I gave her my old Werra 35mm camera. this is a compact Zeiss RF camera. Tucked away in my file cabinet was my history of ownership, manual and some brochures. Has anyone else ever owned or used a Werra IV? What do you think of it as an introductory camera, for a 10 year old? David
Just as an update from my end of the world. I have started the purge of my office and shop. It is amazing what you can find that has long been forgotten. Last Summer my daughter and family went to Austria to visit my son / brother. He works there and has offered an open house to all family and friends. I plan to go there in May, 2019. Anyway, in an effort to get my grand daughter interested in photography I gave her my old Werra 35mm camera. this is a compact Zeiss RF camera. Tucked away in my file cabinet was my history of ownership, manual and some brochures. Has anyone else ever owned or used a Werra IV? What do you think of it as an introductory camera, for a 10 year old? David
Jan 17, 2019 07:52:12 #
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