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I don't know whether it's because of the inherently deliberate nature of shooting film or something else, but my success rate (number of keepers vs. the total number of photos taken) increases tenfold with film, from 1-2% to around 20%. Also, film is just so much more fun.

Shot film for thirty five years. Worked in a professional lab that catered to professional photographers. Shot a Leica M3. I know film for the shooting to the processing and printing. Switched to digital in 2006. I felt like I was released from prison. What I can do in my home digital lab was unimaginable in the 1970’s professional film lab. No more test prints, felt tip pens, and dodging and burning black and white. No more test strips on the film processors. I don’t miss any of it. You want nostalgia turn your digital camera to manual, single point, single shot, and manual focus. Welcome to 1960! I’ve been there and I will stay with the digital cameras and processing that only allow for a single limitation. The imagination of the photographer. Good luck with film.

Convincing the general public to shoot film in 2024 in this economy is an uphill battle. Yes, a cheap camera is less expensive then digital but when you are looking at over $100 for film, developing and scanning, most people won't bother. Especially when you have to wait to see your photos. I love film, but Im certainly not spending $100+ every time I want to shoot 36 photos. Even my instant film cameras are less expensive than that. People are much more likely to buy a disposable camera and shoot film a lot cheaper.

I never stopped schooting film. I don't even edit my film photos. I take all my film to a local lab and get it developed, scanned and printed. They can do a way better job then I could ever do and would not want to spend time developing and scanning while I could spend that time doing other things.

Does this camera have adjustable settings? ISO ? Thank you

Fantastic breakdown man. I'd agree with your points, and I'll add one of my own: I like the mystery of it. The wondering how a shot will have turned out, the excitement of trying a new film stock. The limited nature of this process helps push creativity in a way that I don't think digital can. I think for a lot of us, the answer can kind of be boiled down to "because I like it" Does there need to be any more reason than that?

I'd be very very surprised if that wasn't just cutting and packaging of Kodak film. None of the machines look like coating process stuff.

I love film because it's real and has a physical imprint - and it's not photoshopped or computer generated.

i for one like having the time for me to develop my photos to find out they suck instead of learning that instantly on a little lcd screen

I love shooting film and digital. Both are great mediums for photography. But you can shoot just as slowly and methodically on digital by slowing down and limiting yourself. Film is a very deliberate medium that has no advantages over digital, but it is a good medium if you want a certain look or workflow.

I find shooting film less pretentious more up close and personal, nostalgic...maybe.I shoot digital too, but I limit myself on how much I shoot, no more than 36 and using a 4 or 8gb card. It is hard to explain. And if the time and money were there in my life I'd be shooting Pentax 67.

What is the brand is the film back you are using?

Shot it pushed to 1600 at a concert and LOVED it!

Something about them mirror slaps! 😌

Digital doesn't feel the same, film just hits differently.

3:23 35 mm, 120 or APS, with the latter having a _much_ higher market share amongst non professionals than 120.

Due you buy used Nikon 35mm film camera? I also have a Rollie 35 I also have Polaroid 95 along with lots of filters. I'm looking to sell everything if your interested

Congrats on the Skillshare sponsorship, my man!

Nice video. But film IS NOT expensive. It is as cheap or cheaper now than at any point in history.

I love the excitement of getting a roll developed. The look is "nostalgic" and often ethereal. I also lowkey think people look better on film... Also the instant gratification/taking 100s of pics digitally just makes it feel, for me, less special?

What's the best lens? Nikon Kogaku Nikkor-H Auto 28/3.5 or Nikon serie E 2.8/2.8 ? It's for street photo and i only use aperture from to 5.6 to 16.

Great video dude! The points were spot on! I hate sifting though the way too many photos I take when shooting digital. Also I think there is something important about removing yourself from the photos you take while you wait for them to be developed

Agree on all points. I really find shooting film to be more rewarding. I try to take the same approach with digital as I do with film. I don't chimp and only take 1 or 2 shots of the same composition. I, too, don't like going through a ton of digital images.

I love shooting film. The whole process of developing at home and printing in a dark room and so has also something very valuable.

You're quickly becoming one of my top 5 favorite film photography youtubers! One hundred percent agree with all the points in this video!

What! We’ve got here! Is a failure to communicate….

unfortunately they're rebranded kodak gold and ultramax :( at least they cost a bit less

新加坡已经可以买到呢，不过应该是柯达换皮

I’d like to see some slow film c 41 from Fuji

Man, if the Pentax 17 was autofocus (or even manual focus), it would have been a homerun...

Is there much difference in weight

Which movie?

I love it but it is way too expensive for me. 😭😭😭

isn't shanghai actually from belgium?

I took a roll of kodak 800 out of a funsaver and shot it along side this film and I can say it is the exact same film. Also, this won't fit in a bottom loader like a Leica or old canon rangefinder. Pretty much any barnack type camera.

Is it that important to let everyone know you are drinking tea? How high you gotta hold that cup? All for the aesthetic...with love...liked the vid

Mamiya 7 in S tier over the RZ67? No way man

Fucking Focus 17

I’m gonna assume you’ve seen my Fujicolor 100 tests I’ve posted on Reddit.

Matt Day brought me here. Great vid!

great video man. new subscriber. matt day sent me

It's also fully manual. I'm particularly excited about it, and will be purchasing it when it is released in September.

Olympus ee2 is my jam for half frame..

as i am unboxing my Kodak 5 roll holder as its shown that i don't need every product i feel attacked XD :P

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