nicodemus3d
Newbie
Hi,
I have been shooting with a Leica M8 for a little bit now and often find myself using software to emulate the look of film. Because of this I have decided to give film photography a go as well.
I've just purchased a Yashica Electro 35 gsn and whilst I'm waiting for it to arrive I wondered if anyone knew of any good websites/books detailing the transition back to film from digital. I have very limited exposure to film cameras so am quite the newbie. Any tips or tricks for starting out? Good films to practice with? (I've read that a 400 speed is prob best to start off with)
Many thanks
-Mike
I have been shooting with a Leica M8 for a little bit now and often find myself using software to emulate the look of film. Because of this I have decided to give film photography a go as well.
I've just purchased a Yashica Electro 35 gsn and whilst I'm waiting for it to arrive I wondered if anyone knew of any good websites/books detailing the transition back to film from digital. I have very limited exposure to film cameras so am quite the newbie. Any tips or tricks for starting out? Good films to practice with? (I've read that a 400 speed is prob best to start off with)
Many thanks
-Mike
Roger Hicks
Veteran
Deasr Mike,
You might want to look at http://www.rogerandfrances.com/subscription/ps film welcome.html, "Welcome to Film". There's a lot more about film on the same site, including "Choosing film", http://www.rogerandfrances.com/subscription/ps film choice.html.
Cheers,
R.
You might want to look at http://www.rogerandfrances.com/subscription/ps film welcome.html, "Welcome to Film". There's a lot more about film on the same site, including "Choosing film", http://www.rogerandfrances.com/subscription/ps film choice.html.
Cheers,
R.
nicodemus3d
Newbie
Thanks Roger, I'll take a look
Ranchu
Veteran
You'll want to nail down exactly how your new old camera meters, test it against another camera. Listen to the shutters to compare if your camera is auto only with the meter. After that point, peronally I like to expose 2/3 to 1 stop over, it makes nice looking files. ASA 200 or 250 on the camera for 400 speed film, etc. Have fun!
oneANT
Established
Am doing the same thing and I've had to think about how to use film. I think its a bit like being used to 50mm and having to understand how to shoot a new 20mm. You dont use it like you use the 50.
Carrying both a digital and film body though is a bit of a split personality, I might come out of this with a disposition to be two people and might have to change my name to ...twoANT
Carrying both a digital and film body though is a bit of a split personality, I might come out of this with a disposition to be two people and might have to change my name to ...twoANT
Koolzakukumba
Real men use B+W
Hi Mike,
You can take a look at my film-based blog if you like. I switched from digital to film a year ago and haven't looked back. I've written about it on the blog which I started to encourage more people to switch to film.
Actually, your post has reminded me that I should write something summarising my first year sans digital. I think the D700 will be ending up on Ebay!
You can take a look at my film-based blog if you like. I switched from digital to film a year ago and haven't looked back. I've written about it on the blog which I started to encourage more people to switch to film.
Actually, your post has reminded me that I should write something summarising my first year sans digital. I think the D700 will be ending up on Ebay!
flip
良かったね！
If you are scanning, you may find you blow highlights this way. Many suggest thinly-developed negs for scanning. Meh. Try and see!
I find carrying film and digital together is a bit uncomfortable for me. It messes with my mindset.
Have fun.
Koolzakukumba
Real men use B+W
I totally agrre with that, Flip. In fact, when I tried to shoot both digital and film together I always ended up using digital just because of the convenience factor. I wasn't enjoying my photography and didn't get that feeling of satisfaction back until I ditched digital for good. When I committed fully to film I remembered what a great, rich medium it is, far more interesting and enjoyable than chasing pixels round a screen.
Turtle
Veteran
Roger's site is probably one of the best 'one stop shops' to get you going.
I would suggest that you determine whether you will be developing and printing yourself, using a lab, or scanning at home. This will make a fair old difference to how you go about things.
I would also add that you should not worry if you get very different results when you follow other peoples directions (or those of the manufacturer). Experimentation is the norm and it does not matter how you get there, as long as ou get results you like.
At the very beginning, it pays to keep things simple, but before long you will be off experimenting with new things and getting a feel for the options open to you. Do not listen to those who say 'one film, one developer, one camera for the next 50 years' but it does make sense until you have a firm grasp of consistently good results using limited materials.
Have fun!
I would suggest that you determine whether you will be developing and printing yourself, using a lab, or scanning at home. This will make a fair old difference to how you go about things.
I would also add that you should not worry if you get very different results when you follow other peoples directions (or those of the manufacturer). Experimentation is the norm and it does not matter how you get there, as long as ou get results you like.
At the very beginning, it pays to keep things simple, but before long you will be off experimenting with new things and getting a feel for the options open to you. Do not listen to those who say 'one film, one developer, one camera for the next 50 years' but it does make sense until you have a firm grasp of consistently good results using limited materials.
Have fun!