"I Shot My First Roll of Film in 16 Years and the Results Almost Brought Me to Tears"
Dec 27, 2021 14:15:40 #
Dec 27, 2021 14:21:11 #
Racmanaz, I still shoot film. To this day, I still feel a sense of wonder when I pull a roll or sheet of processed film from the wash and see the image captured on the negative. I love it.
--Bob
--Bob
Dec 27, 2021 14:25:53 #
Racmanaz wrote:
Some of the photos are completely unremarkable but he got a really nice one of his dad.
"At some point, I’ll probably treat myself to a more serious film camera — I’d love a Nikon FM2 or maybe a Contax 139"
Interesting. He seems to believe the camera will improve his results? The camera just records. It's the nut behind the lens that composes the picture.
I still shoot film. I love the look of film. It takes more work than digital to get consistent results and to get satisfying results. Not everyone is up for that. For me, I find in the process of shooting film, that I tend to slow down and think more before I press the shutter. And this is a good habit, that helps me overall to compose better images.
Dec 27, 2021 14:35:55 #
I loved this piece. I still remember my trip around Australia in 2000 with a Contax G2, an amazing piece of 35mm film technology, with automated response built into the viewfinder of a rangefinder camera! I had ektachrome film that seemed to be special to Australia or maybe the western Pacific that had red coverage that matched Kodachrome. And the pictures were lovely but sparse in number. I saw a place called Remarkable Rocks, a place on Kangaroo Island that would have resulted in several hundred shots at least, but I came away with about 15. Carefully chosen. Bravo for film: every shot is just more precious.
Dec 27, 2021 14:44:23 #
My last one was an Olympus 35 SP. Took only slides. Kodachrome of course. Sigh.
Dec 27, 2021 16:29:08 #
Dec 27, 2021 16:52:30 #
BebuLamar wrote:
The photos don't look good at all. Film should do much better than that.
I suspect it is not the film that was the problem. Film must be properly exposed.
Dec 27, 2021 17:43:36 #
I don't shot film anymore; digital is convenient almost too convenient and no more stink or funny looking fingers or taking the dark room down so the wife can start supper. Nope, had enough of that
Dec 28, 2021 05:35:56 #
JD750 wrote:
I suspect it is not the film that was the problem. Film must be properly exposed.
It's either the camera or the photographer.
Dec 28, 2021 06:22:07 #
All his shots look underexposed, except the photo of his Dad. A thin negative will yield murky darks.
Dec 28, 2021 07:21:37 #
jeryh
Loc: Oxfordshire UK
I had a Contax G2; one of the best cameras I ever had. I still have a Contax AX , very complicated camera; I took it in for a service, and the technician loved it ! Keep these cameras in good conditions- they will last for ever
Dec 28, 2021 09:52:44 #
I think those who criticize the actual photos miss the theme of the article…..
Dec 28, 2021 10:30:26 #
BebuLamar wrote:
It's either the camera or the photographer.
Indeed and the photographer should be able to figure out if the camera has a problem.
Dec 28, 2021 10:31:08 #
47greyfox wrote:
I think those who criticize the actual photos miss the theme of the article…..
He was crying because his photos turned out badly? That was the theme right? ;)
Dec 28, 2021 12:10:50 #
jeryh wrote:
I had a Contax G2; one of the best cameras I ever had. I still have a Contax AX , very complicated camera; I took it in for a service, and the technician loved it ! Keep these cameras in good conditions- they will last for ever
I think the Contax G2 solved the main disadvantage of a rangefinder camera by creating a new "through the lens" approach by working through the viewfinder. I loved it - built like a tank - and especially the lenses - esp Zeiss 21 mm - simply the best lens I ever used. Time to see if it still works. You have inspired me. Thanks!
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