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So, digital is boring me now. Lost that loving feelin but i really dont want to fall out of love with photography (the cost, the sheer amount of kit, you all know what im talking about, since i play golf as well, which itself is an expensive hobby somethings gotta give) so ive decided to have a pop at film togging.
Nowthen, i dont know much... scratch that i dont know a thing about film cameras/film so here i am. Im after a couple of cameras (one for me one for the mrs but they need to be the same) that are quite cheap and preferably as basic as can be had with no battery help (other than for the lightmeter i guess), this isnt essential it would just be cool to not have to worry about charging/changing batteries. Id like them to have plenty of character as im not after a flawless photograph, thats just boring in my eyes and wont awaken my senses. Lenses needed as well i guess but the main point of the excercise is cost, no particular budget i would just prefer cheap. Later on im more than happy to spend as much as needed on film but for now i just want to learn this awe-inspiring skill.
Since ill just be starting out ill obviously need some film but ill no doubt be making plenty of mistakes to start with so some cheap 'starter' film would be cool. If anyone could recommend me the camera(s) and film that would be much appreciated.
Also, what do i need to look out for when looking at used film cameras? Any potential defects or worn parts that are common?
Moving on... Im guessing that film photography is no easy task to learn. For those of you have used both film and digital, is film as enjoyable and rewarding as im expecting it to be? Im after something where its literally just me and the camera. No expensive tripods or L lenses or whatever, just back to basics where i can rely on skill and creativity or is that just my unwarranted sense of nostalgia? Either way i feel more passionate about film than i ever have about digital and ive not even tried film yet, kinda doesnt make sense to me but ive got to try.
And last (but not least), if anyone knows of any guides/tutorials/sources of learning for film photography id also appreciate it . Apologies for the worlds longest post but i want to make sure ive covered most if not all bases
Thanks in advance and all the best to all (please bear with me in responding to posts btw, i work nights so sleep during the day)
Si
Nowthen, i dont know much... scratch that i dont know a thing about film cameras/film so here i am. Im after a couple of cameras (one for me one for the mrs but they need to be the same) that are quite cheap and preferably as basic as can be had with no battery help (other than for the lightmeter i guess), this isnt essential it would just be cool to not have to worry about charging/changing batteries. Id like them to have plenty of character as im not after a flawless photograph, thats just boring in my eyes and wont awaken my senses. Lenses needed as well i guess but the main point of the excercise is cost, no particular budget i would just prefer cheap. Later on im more than happy to spend as much as needed on film but for now i just want to learn this awe-inspiring skill.
Since ill just be starting out ill obviously need some film but ill no doubt be making plenty of mistakes to start with so some cheap 'starter' film would be cool. If anyone could recommend me the camera(s) and film that would be much appreciated.
Also, what do i need to look out for when looking at used film cameras? Any potential defects or worn parts that are common?
Moving on... Im guessing that film photography is no easy task to learn. For those of you have used both film and digital, is film as enjoyable and rewarding as im expecting it to be? Im after something where its literally just me and the camera. No expensive tripods or L lenses or whatever, just back to basics where i can rely on skill and creativity or is that just my unwarranted sense of nostalgia? Either way i feel more passionate about film than i ever have about digital and ive not even tried film yet, kinda doesnt make sense to me but ive got to try.
And last (but not least), if anyone knows of any guides/tutorials/sources of learning for film photography id also appreciate it . Apologies for the worlds longest post but i want to make sure ive covered most if not all bases
Thanks in advance and all the best to all (please bear with me in responding to posts btw, i work nights so sleep during the day)
Si
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