Look into the DARKROOM in California. I found Cinestill DF96 a great mono bath for B&W. No mess, and easy to use.

I've been waiting to order Cinestill DF96 since the lock down but it has been out of stock which I totally understand. I could order it from Ciinestill, but I have dealt with B&H for decades and i would rather order from them. That way I figure Cinestill will make the sale from B&H while giving B&H the business keeping them from closing up.

I sometimes use my first camera that my dad gave me 65 years ago. An Argus C2. The shutter only goes to 1/300 sec, so I only shoot 100 speed film in it. It actually does okay and I feel like a kid again.

You can do that if you use the reverse the image in software from a negative to positive. That is done by many film shooters.

I have one roll my dad had processed from my First Communion when I was 6 (67 years ago) and a second roll that was never shoot. I haven't found a film to match it. By th way, I still use the same Argus C@ camera my Dad used on display with some of the prints he took when I was around 18 months.

If full frame is so important to folks, go back to 35mm film. The real original FULL FRAME.

My number one place to go is KEH for used gear. I recently became aware of "facebook market place". I got a pup for a 50mm nikon series E lens for $20. It was nearby so could see it before I bought it. I met the owner and talked quite a bit. I might suggest that too.

I still enjoy my first Argus C2 that I received from my dad when I was age 7. it still works, and gets awesome results. My main cameras are a Nikon FE and Minolta 7s, which I shoot in manual.

Others have mentioned it, but I REALLY AGREE. FASTSTONE is the way to go. It is free and easy. I will admit that you do have to read the instruction before understanding it. It will even allow you to use plug ins. I use the free "GOOGLE NIK COLLECTION" all the time. I have used Elements, Paint Shop Pro, and several others, But I always go back to Faststone. If you have questions about it, feel free to ask. I'm sure there are many users.

A wonderful seed you planted. Not only for our love of photography, but also for Gods love through his people.

I just saw near the start of this topic that Yashica has plans to start producing 3 different film cameras, plus their own film. A disposable, rangefinder and a 35mm TLR that will be like their 44 years ago. Look it up. See what you think.

Yes, your right about color. I haven't shot color in several years unless I planned to convert it to color. I have tried it several times but I still like the results I get with my X100 shooting Acros. A big advantage digital has is being able to emulate a color filter right in the camera. I used to do my own darkroom printing in color, but my digital work is much more vibrant without much post editing. I have never tried Exhibition fiber paper. I do most of my digital printing on matte or satin. Maybe I'll try it sometime.
I simply enjoy the whole experience of better. Maybe it is because I grew up with it, or because I spent so many years sitting at a computer at work.

The ISO benefit is true, be no programs truly get the feel of the darkroom print, which was the original thought. Like I said, digital is more convenient and has some benefits over film, but they both still have a place in my bag

Amen to the new sensor. I have said that over and over. In a film camera, if you want to try a new look it will cost $5-10, not over $1000,
Plus,for around $20-50 you get a full frame sensor not go into debt.
I wonder if the digital craze has been due to marketing and I'll say it again, "The Fast Food industry" wanting us to speed up our lives. (I use fast food as an example. We seem to want everything yesterday these days, instead of saving up over time.)

I like the EVF feature on My X100f, but I think having to wait to see what you get by processing causes people to be less familiar with photography. Event in colleges today, film is taught first to teach the basics. Even though I love the X100f, and X-E2, I still shoot film and develop it myself. I fave fun finding old point and shoot models, but my biggest thrill is my Argus C2 that my dad gave me when I was around 7. It is all mechanical, no light meter. I had to learn using the sunny 16 rule, and have never regretted it. Getting great shoots with it gives a true sense of accomplishment.

I would challenge everyone who shoots digital to limit yourself to 36 exposures. Using manual focus. All manual settings, and don't look at your shots until the next day (NO CHIMPING) just to see how good you are.

New age cameras are handy, but manual film cameras make a person think.