Film GAS
Jun 13, 2021 08:04:38 #
Just read drmike99 mirror less GAS post. Well I seem to suffer from old camera GAS and using film again. Going on two trips this summer and have been deciding on what cameras to take. Not taking any of my DSLRs. Trips include beach and lake trip. Beach trip is going to be medium format. Had decided to take my Yashica Electro 35 on lake trip. So go to BH Photo to order some more 35mm film. Then...I see these new disposable class reloadable plastic cameras. All appear to be made by same company. I chose the Agfa named one because it came in coffee brown. So....leaving old premium Nikon 35mm cameras and Electro home.
Jun 13, 2021 08:35:31 #
Carnpo wrote:
Just read drmike99 mirror less GAS post. Well I se... (show quote)
I did the same a couple of weeks ago and took my F-1 out with some FL and R lenses and loaded it up with Fujifilm 200 ISO.
What a learning experience to remember to advance the film, set the aperture and shutter speed then check the meter at the same time and hold real still because no IS.
It was fun and looking forward to many more this summer.
So have fun doing it.
Jun 13, 2021 08:43:50 #
Jun 13, 2021 08:43:58 #
I still forget to advance the film. Last summer I picked up a nice used Nikon F4. Has all that auto stuff.
Jun 13, 2021 10:01:52 #
Life is like a camera. Just focus on what’s important and capture the good times, develop the negatives and wish you'd brought the digital camera instead.
Jun 13, 2021 12:44:16 #
On this trip I will only be taking photos of old stuff so film my better reflect the images.
Jun 14, 2021 10:41:08 #
mikegreenwald
Loc: Illinois
Carnpo wrote:
On this trip I will only be taking photos of old stuff so film my better reflect the images.
In recent years I find my photos of “old stuff” means pictures of my contemporaries.
Jun 14, 2021 10:55:35 #
Carnpo wrote:
On this trip I will only be taking photos of old stuff so film my better reflect the images.
I don't see a nexus of taking pictures of "old stuff' and film. But, what do I know?
I would bring a digital camera just in case--of a change of heart.
Jun 14, 2021 11:04:36 #
camerapapi wrote:
The best camera is the one you have at the time of making an image.
This is an intentional case of leaving the best camera home. Turns that old cliche on its head. Inverting cliches is a great way set out on a journey of discovery :-)
Jun 14, 2021 11:37:38 #
User ID wrote:
This is an intentional case of leaving the best camera home. Turns that old cliche on its head. Inverting cliches is a great way set out on a journey of discovery :-)
That old saying about the "best camera" does not ring true if you had a better camera that you could have had with you.
Jun 14, 2021 13:20:59 #
Jun 14, 2021 13:29:17 #
I think most School Photography classes start you out with all manual cameras. My Grandson is taking a class in High School this fall. Would love to be the fly on the wall on the first day when he walks in with my, now his Nikkormat. He took some outstanding photos with it last December.
Jun 14, 2021 14:12:51 #
User ID wrote:
This is an intentional case of leaving the best camera home. Turns that old cliche on its head. Inverting cliches is a great way set out on a journey of discovery :-)
I never agree that "the best camera is the one you have with you". The best camera doesn't even need to take a picture.
Jun 14, 2021 21:18:03 #
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