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hoopsontoast · 11-19-2014, 11:34 AM - **2 Likes**

Thought I would post a couple of shots from Cyprus that I shot with both 35mm film (Velvia 50 on MZ-5N) and my APS-C camera (Pentax K-01).

No point, just thought it was an interesting comparison.

Lenses are FA20-35 and K85mm on Film, and DA14 on APS-C

Larnaca Castle, Cyprus by RSdesignUK, on Flickr

Cyprus 2014 by RSdesignUK, on Flickr

Seascape 6 - Footsteps by RSdesignUK, on Flickr

Kourion Theatre by RSdesignUK, on Flickr

stevebrot · 11-19-2014, 11:47 AM

Yes, very fun. People tend to forget that very good work was done pre-digital and that it is not a matter of acceptable (film) vs. best (digital). It is more a matter of pumpkin vs. apple (pies). Both are good. I prefer pumpkin, unless the apple ala mode

Steve

**jva59** · 11-19-2014, 12:28 PM

Enjoyed these. If there were not space and weight issues, I'd routinely take both digital and film bodies with me on my travels too!

hoopsontoast · 11-19-2014, 12:32 PM

Originally posted by Mr Bassie

Some lovely pictures. Wish I was there now

Thank you, so do I!

Originally posted by jva59

Enjoyed these. If there were not space and weight issues, I'd routinely take both digital and film bodies with me on my travels too!

This is one advantage with Pentax, I can use all the same lenses

The MZ-5N does not take up much space/weight even with the optional battery grip!

**blackcloudbrew** · 11-19-2014, 12:41 PM

Originally posted by hoopsontoast

Thank you, so do I!

This is one advantage with Pentax, I can use all the same lenses

The MZ-5N does not take up much space/weight even with the optional battery grip!

Well said. While I really like my PZ-1p and 645 cameras, the MZ-5n is indeed light and very capable (grip included).

VisualDarkness · 11-19-2014, 01:20 PM

The film vs digital war is really silly, both are good mediums and you should use whatever works best or is more fun to you.
Nice comparison that simply proves that point!

hoopsontoast · 11-19-2014, 02:07 PM

Originally posted by VisualDarkness

The film vs digital war is really silly, both are good mediums and you should use whatever works best or is more fun to you.
Nice comparison that simply proves that point!

I really enjoy using both, as a complement to each other.

**Hattifnatt** · 11-19-2014, 03:10 PM

Hmmm I don't wanna dish out the film, but to my eyes the digital versions look better in all cases. Maybe it's because of PP ? but they look better, to my eyes at least. That being said, great shots (especially the second one).

**demondata** · 11-19-2014, 03:35 PM

I miss using my MZ-5n. The little nylon gear that is part of the mirror mechanism and is prone to failure finally went and now a perfectly good camera sits idle because of a 10c part. Luckily I still have a perfectly good P30. And a perfectly good K1000. And an ME.. and... Nice pics, nice place.

**luftfluss** · 11-19-2014, 03:46 PM - **1 Like**

All appealing photos, looking at them I wouldn't even consider the media involved, just enjoy the views.

**yucatanPentax** · 11-19-2014, 04:18 PM

Great pics and enjoyed trying to guess which was which without looking.
Interesting that I seem to prefer the film versions. although I always use digital. Oh no, I'm dooooomed. hahaha

Thank you for sharing! Great pics and I found lots more in your flickr account. Especially liked the castle.

manntax · 11-19-2014, 04:27 PM

Excellent series and very fun idea to shot film along digital. In contrary to some in my blind-pick I selected 3 best shots and surprise surprise ( or not - for some :P ) - 2 out of 3 turned to be film - absolutely excellent shots well exposed and nicely processed. Although for film I slowly divert into BW-only dimension , I do occasionally shot a roll of Ektar or burn a fast roll of expired Fuji - shooting film just has it charm for me..

Thanks for sharing !

LensBeginner · 11-19-2014, 06:03 PM

Nice experiment and very good photos!
I don't know... if I got it right and didn't mix them up, in the picture of the beach the film one has this yellow tint that's so typical... I prefer the digital one.
Apart from that, they are each good in its own right.

hoopsontoast · 11-20-2014, 12:33 AM

Thanks, I am liking the Velvia film, if you nail the exposure its fantastic, a lot came out over exposed.
The Larnaca Castle shot, I could not have hoped it would come out so well, the digital took a bit of work with the Sky, Contrast, White Balance, Clarity etc where as the film shot was basically there from the exposure/scan, just added a little clarity in PP.

schnitzer79 · 11-20-2014, 07:32 AM

great shots and both formats work well. since im from Cyprus and im familiar with the locations, i can surely say that in these particular photos, the film shots do have the edge

11-19-2014, 11:34 AM - 2 Likes	#1
hoopsontoast Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 861	Film Vs Digital - bit of fun! Thought I would post a couple of shots from Cyprus that I shot with both 35mm film (Velvia 50 on MZ-5N) and my APS-C camera (Pentax K-01). No point, just thought it was an interesting comparison. Lenses are FA20-35 and K85mm on Film, and DA14 on APS-C Larnaca Castle, Cyprus by RSdesignUK, on Flickr Larnaca Castle, Cyprus by RSdesignUK, on Flickr Cyprus 2014 by RSdesignUK, on Flickr Seascape 6 - Footsteps by RSdesignUK, on Flickr Kourion Theatre by RSdesignUK, on Flickr

11-19-2014, 04:27 PM	#12
manntax Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,972	Excellent series and very fun idea to shot film along digital. In contrary to some in my blind-pick I selected 3 best shots and surprise surprise ( or not - for some :P ) - 2 out of 3 turned to be film - absolutely excellent shots well exposed and nicely processed. Although for film I slowly divert into BW-only dimension , I do occasionally shot a roll of Ektar or burn a fast roll of expired Fuji - shooting film just has it charm for me.. Thanks for sharing ! Last edited by manntax; 11-20-2014 at 01:26 AM.

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11-19-2014, 11:47 AM	#2
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Yes, very fun. People tend to forget that very good work was done pre-digital and that it is not a matter of acceptable (film) vs. best (digital). It is more a matter of pumpkin vs. apple (pies). Both are good. I prefer pumpkin, unless the apple ala mode Steve

11-19-2014, 12:28 PM	#3
jva59 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,409	Enjoyed these. If there were not space and weight issues, I'd routinely take both digital and film bodies with me on my travels too!

11-19-2014, 12:32 PM	#4
hoopsontoast Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 861 Original Poster	Originally posted by Mr Bassie Some lovely pictures. Wish I was there now Thank you, so do I! Originally posted by jva59 Enjoyed these. If there were not space and weight issues, I'd routinely take both digital and film bodies with me on my travels too! This is one advantage with Pentax, I can use all the same lenses The MZ-5N does not take up much space/weight even with the optional battery grip!

11-19-2014, 12:41 PM	#5
blackcloudbrew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cotati, California USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,461	Originally posted by hoopsontoast Thank you, so do I! This is one advantage with Pentax, I can use all the same lenses The MZ-5N does not take up much space/weight even with the optional battery grip! Well said. While I really like my PZ-1p and 645 cameras, the MZ-5n is indeed light and very capable (grip included).

11-19-2014, 01:20 PM	#6
VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	The film vs digital war is really silly, both are good mediums and you should use whatever works best or is more fun to you. Nice comparison that simply proves that point!

11-19-2014, 02:07 PM	#7
hoopsontoast Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 861 Original Poster	Originally posted by VisualDarkness The film vs digital war is really silly, both are good mediums and you should use whatever works best or is more fun to you. Nice comparison that simply proves that point! I really enjoy using both, as a complement to each other.

11-19-2014, 03:10 PM	#8
Hattifnatt Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Bucharest Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,626	Hmmm I don't wanna dish out the film, but to my eyes the digital versions look better in all cases. Maybe it's because of PP ? but they look better, to my eyes at least. That being said, great shots (especially the second one).

11-19-2014, 03:35 PM	#9
demondata Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Aurora, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 632	I miss using my MZ-5n. The little nylon gear that is part of the mirror mechanism and is prone to failure finally went and now a perfectly good camera sits idle because of a 10c part. Luckily I still have a perfectly good P30. And a perfectly good K1000. And an ME.. and... Nice pics, nice place.

11-19-2014, 03:46 PM - 1 Like	#10
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,628	All appealing photos, looking at them I wouldn't even consider the media involved, just enjoy the views.

11-19-2014, 04:18 PM	#11
yucatanPentax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas / Yucatan Posts: 1,842	Great pics and enjoyed trying to guess which was which without looking. Interesting that I seem to prefer the film versions. although I always use digital. Oh no, I'm dooooomed. hahaha Thank you for sharing! Great pics and I found lots more in your flickr account. Especially liked the castle.

11-19-2014, 06:03 PM	#13
LensBeginner Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,696	Nice experiment and very good photos! I don't know... if I got it right and didn't mix them up, in the picture of the beach the film one has this yellow tint that's so typical... I prefer the digital one. Apart from that, they are each good in its own right.

11-20-2014, 12:33 AM	#14
hoopsontoast Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 861 Original Poster	Thanks, I am liking the Velvia film, if you nail the exposure its fantastic, a lot came out over exposed. The Larnaca Castle shot, I could not have hoped it would come out so well, the digital took a bit of work with the Sky, Contrast, White Balance, Clarity etc where as the film shot was basically there from the exposure/scan, just added a little clarity in PP.

11-20-2014, 07:32 AM	#15
schnitzer79 Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,248	great shots and both formats work well. since im from Cyprus and im familiar with the locations, i can surely say that in these particular photos, the film shots do have the edge

Film Vs Digital - bit of fun!

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