Bill Pierce
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One thing about film cameras, the variety that has accumulated over the years is huge compared to the relatively few camera types available for general photography to the digital shooter. I have an old Speed Graphic with some very new lenses and an elderly 8x10 view whose lenses are not quite as new. For considerably less money than the $43, 990 Phase One IQ 180 digital back, they can deliver an exceptionally sharp picture. Two very well worn pocket cameras, a Zeiss Contax T3 and a Leica Minilux, when used with high-speed films, like most 35mm film cameras, don’t have the image sharpness of some of the pocketable digitals. But, they have the features (decent optical viewfinder, easy scale focusing, the inherent exposure latitude of negative film, relatively rapid shutter release response, e.t.c.) that can pay off for a street shooter.
I’m 99% digital. But I still keep a darkroom stocked with chemicals and a refrigerator stocked with film because there are still some film cameras that can do things digital can’t. Wondered if any other digital shooter had a few film cameras that they can’t let go of?
I’m 99% digital. But I still keep a darkroom stocked with chemicals and a refrigerator stocked with film because there are still some film cameras that can do things digital can’t. Wondered if any other digital shooter had a few film cameras that they can’t let go of?