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michaelm6

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Hi everyone,

I just dumped all of my digital gear (Canon 5D Mark 2, 35L, lighting..etc) to jump into the world of film. I wanted photography to be fun again - and I wanted to learn to slow down and think a little more. Savor capturing something. Its so easy to just click click click with digital. Its so...cheap. Film seems to make you work for it a little more.

I picked up an absolutely mint black M6 last week and just got a Zeiss 50 Planar. I'm through my first roll and I'm really enjoying myself. This seems to be an interesting forum - I look forward to some discussing and hopefully learning quite a bit.

Michael
 
Welcome, you have done just like so many of us have!

Good kit, M6 and a Planar is fantastic way to go.

Enjoy the process, that's why I do it.
 
I did almost the exact same thing. I had a MkII when it first came out for like a month. I sold it and have been using film ever since.
 
Its funny - I got a little tired of the 'perfection' inherent in clean digital files. Even at higher ISOs. It began to feel sort of clinical. And it seemed too easy. I was spending a lot of time and energy trying to inject warmth and soul into my images. I think this will be more fun.

anu L ogy said:
I did almost the exact same thing. I had a MkII when it first came out for like a month. I sold it and have been using film ever since.
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Welcome to the forum.. A new beginning thru a wise move. If you want a more enjoyable film adventure then start considering to do your own developing. Scanners are not issue anymore.
 
Thanks everyone! I will be developing my own film soon. I already got an Epson V500 and I've done a little scanning.

BobYIL said:
Welcome to the forum.. A new beginning thru a wise move. If you want a more enjoyable film adventure then start considering to do your own developing. Scanners are not issue anymore.
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Given that the Planar is quite contrasty, a good first approach would be, to use Tri X (or Arista Premium 400 which is the same film), shoot at EI 250, and develop on the short side in either D76 1+1, or if you prefer a liquid developer, DD-X 1+9. Both should work with 10 mins in 20 deg C. However, I have bad news for you - a flatbed scanner will not give you acceptable quality, therefore try to get a dedicated film scanner with a real resolution of at least 3000dpi, otherwise you would be killing the advantage of a sharp lens.
 
You seem to have the right mindset to enjoy your new equipment choice. It isn't better than digital, just different.

All of us have discovered this and have likely shared your experience of (re)discovering the joys of film.
 
Welcome to the forum and enjoy the process as it unfolds for you, there is something tangible about it that's hard to put into words.
 
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