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gilpen123

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I haven't used my film cameras for a while, been shooting with the M43, X100 and GRD4 that I almost forgot my film RFs. Today I loaded my M2 with a Neopan 400 and realized I enjoyed it more than the convenience of a digital. I love that routine of putting film into it and the excitement that follows after finishing off the 36 exposures. I still have some XTol maybe more than a year un-mixed and using a several months old expired film, it adds up to the excitement.
 
Haven't finished off the roll, I committed myself to shoot only film this weekend. Will find some nice photo ops but weather is a bit bleak as it's now rainy season here.
 
I commited to shooting film my entire life. Digi never did it for me. Guess im before the curve for my age. I was told recently told I dress well, 2 years ago I was told i looked homeless, same clothing.
 
I like digital and enjoy shooting with my RD-1 and even quite enjoy working with the ('tub of lard' ...
Roger Hicks 2012)
D700 when required.

But real pleasure comes from my OM-1 with a roll of my chosen emulsion and a fine Zuiko lens or two ... nothing beats it! :)
 
I haven't used my film cameras for a while, been shooting with the M43, X100 and GRD4 that I almost forgot my film RFs. Today I loaded my M2 with a Neopan 400 and realized I enjoyed it more than the convenience of a digital. I love that routine of putting film into it and the excitement that follows after finishing off the 36 exposures. I still have some XTol maybe more than a year un-mixed and using a several months old expired film, it adds up to the excitement.


Gil, isn't that a little like a special occasion somewhere between birthdays and Christmases in the past everytime you go through that film loading/shooting and waiting?:D I still haven't gotten to the point that I can develop my own film but hope to do that soon. It will just add to the experience!

Post some of those images on this thread!:angel:
 
Yes Dave it tickles my mind whenever I do that, I still have film processed if I don't have the time but generally I will wait for a few rolls (4-6) before I develop. That is also more economical rather than 1-2 films at a time.

Gil, isn't that a little like a special occasion somewhere between birthdays and Christmases in the past everytime you go through that film loading/shooting and waiting?:D I still haven't gotten to the point that I can develop my own film but hope to do that soon. It will just add to the experience!

Post some of those images on this thread!:angel:
 
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