Hello Stupid! Faux film is here

**ChipB** · 07-20-2018, 04:13 PM

I just sat here with a smile on my face wondering who would actually buy this?????

conniption · 07-20-2018, 04:19 PM

OMG, I can't believe it. I wonder if anyone feels as bad as they should about that

**clickclick** · 07-20-2018, 04:36 PM

Or you could potentially rummage through the parent's/grandparent's office/closet/etc with all the joy and excitement of finding "buried treasure" for the real deal, and then throw in an upcoming role of Ektachrome.

victormeldrew · 07-20-2018, 04:52 PM - **2 Likes**

I actually quite like the concept for a few reasons:
I like the enforced slowness
I like the 'shoot and hope' idea with no screen and no deletes, a great antidote to the 'shoot and adjust' or 'spray and delete' that's the temptation with a screen.
I like the retro styling.

It's a great bit of fun. I would buy one IF it was cheap.

I think they missed a trick though. Rather than a separate SD card, it should store the images on the 'film' cartridge and limit you to 32 at a time. That would really force you to shoot like film, without the hassle of chemicals.

MrMojo · 07-20-2018, 05:08 PM - **2 Likes**

You could always use film...

victormeldrew · 07-20-2018, 05:14 PM

Originally posted by MrMojo

You could always use film...

Well...I do. Which is why I can fully understand why a lot of people wouldn't want the hassle of it. But the process behind it forces a style of shooting that is quite different to DSLRs and, given a few constraints, you can recreate that style without having to deal with bottles of chemicals and taking over the downstairs toilet.

**clickclick** · 07-20-2018, 06:26 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by victormeldrew

Well...I do. Which is why I can fully understand why a lot of people wouldn't want the hassle of it. But the process behind it forces a style of shooting that is quite different to DSLRs and, given a few constraints, you can recreate that style without having to deal with bottles of chemicals and taking over the downstairs toilet.

I actually think what they've done is kinda neat. It's easy to be critical since we do have film options and when you still shoot film it's easy to say just grab the real thing, but this has some added appeal in that it might get a newer generation interested in film. I can see someone getting one of these and deciding they want to check out where it all came from. I think it's also positive to see Yashica making something like this from the standpoint of thinking there is a market for some niche photography products. Hope it works out.

timw4mail · 07-20-2018, 07:58 PM

Originally posted by clickclick

I actually think what they've done is kinda neat. It's easy to be critical since we do have film options and when you still shoot film it's easy to say just grab the real thing, but this has some added appeal in that it might get a newer generation interested in film. I can see someone getting one of these and deciding they want to check out where it all came from. I think it's also positive to see Yashica making something like this from the standpoint of thinking there is a market for some niche photography products. Hope it works out.

Not that the current Yashica has anything to do with the Yashica that made film cameras...

**clickclick** · 07-20-2018, 08:12 PM

Originally posted by timw4mail

Not that the current Yashica has anything to do with the Yashica that made film cameras...

Honestly hadn't tracked that - thanks!

(and too bad)

nickthetasmaniac · 07-21-2018, 04:23 AM - **1 Like**

Wasn't this discussed to death (and then some) when it was announced a year ago?

dsmithhfx · 07-21-2018, 04:32 AM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

more recent article

Yashica Demonstrates New digiFilm Styles In July Kickstarter Update

"Demonstrates" ? No, it's another promotional video. There's a whiff of fraud about this.

jddwoods · 07-21-2018, 05:05 AM

Originally posted by ChipB

I just sat here with a smile on my face wondering who would actually buy this?????

It definitely won't be me but time will tell if it succeeds in the market or not. I would doubt it has much of a chance, its main competition is smartphones, not DSLR's and I do not see smartphone users (myself included) or DSLR users (myself included) going for this.

timw4mail · 07-21-2018, 06:39 AM

Originally posted by clickclick

Or you could potentially rummage through the parent's/grandparent's office/closet/etc with all the joy and excitement of finding "buried treasure" for the real deal, and then throw in an upcoming role of Ektachrome.

But E-6 processing is pretty rare these days. Unless you live in a a major city, chances are it would need to be mailed out.

drmoss_ca · 07-21-2018, 07:06 AM

Originally posted by awscreo

Next stop - digi-cassette tapes, fairly simple - connect the "cassette" to your computer via usb, transfer strictly 90 minutes of music onto it, put the tape into the player and enjoy your music!

I rather like this idea, but we'll have to persuade Nik to make filters for ferrous, metal and chrome tapes, along with added tape hiss and a couple of Dolby NR filters. Oh, and for added realism every ten plays you have to take the 'cassette' apart with a screwdriver and splice some fake tape inside or it stops working.

normhead · 07-21-2018, 07:16 AM

Looks like a perfectly fun hobby set up to me. Maybe not for people who conned themselves into thinking they are doing something serious with their cameras.

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07-20-2018, 04:13 PM	#16
ChipB Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Eau Claire, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,701	I just sat here with a smile on my face wondering who would actually buy this?????

07-20-2018, 04:19 PM	#17
conniption Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 93	OMG, I can't believe it. I wonder if anyone feels as bad as they should about that

07-20-2018, 04:36 PM	#18
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,903	Or you could potentially rummage through the parent's/grandparent's office/closet/etc with all the joy and excitement of finding "buried treasure" for the real deal, and then throw in an upcoming role of Ektachrome.

07-20-2018, 04:52 PM - 2 Likes	#19
victormeldrew Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: South West UK Photos: Albums Posts: 1,493	I actually quite like the concept for a few reasons: I like the enforced slowness I like the 'shoot and hope' idea with no screen and no deletes, a great antidote to the 'shoot and adjust' or 'spray and delete' that's the temptation with a screen. I like the retro styling. It's a great bit of fun. I would buy one IF it was cheap. I think they missed a trick though. Rather than a separate SD card, it should store the images on the 'film' cartridge and limit you to 32 at a time. That would really force you to shoot like film, without the hassle of chemicals.

07-20-2018, 05:08 PM - 2 Likes	#20
MrMojo Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2018 Photos: Albums Posts: 96	You could always use film...

07-20-2018, 05:14 PM	#21
victormeldrew Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: South West UK Photos: Albums Posts: 1,493	Originally posted by MrMojo You could always use film... Well...I do. Which is why I can fully understand why a lot of people wouldn't want the hassle of it. But the process behind it forces a style of shooting that is quite different to DSLRs and, given a few constraints, you can recreate that style without having to deal with bottles of chemicals and taking over the downstairs toilet.

07-20-2018, 06:26 PM - 1 Like	#22
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,903	Originally posted by victormeldrew Well...I do. Which is why I can fully understand why a lot of people wouldn't want the hassle of it. But the process behind it forces a style of shooting that is quite different to DSLRs and, given a few constraints, you can recreate that style without having to deal with bottles of chemicals and taking over the downstairs toilet. I actually think what they've done is kinda neat. It's easy to be critical since we do have film options and when you still shoot film it's easy to say just grab the real thing, but this has some added appeal in that it might get a newer generation interested in film. I can see someone getting one of these and deciding they want to check out where it all came from. I think it's also positive to see Yashica making something like this from the standpoint of thinking there is a market for some niche photography products. Hope it works out.

07-20-2018, 07:58 PM	#23
timw4mail Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Driving a Mirage Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,670	Originally posted by clickclick I actually think what they've done is kinda neat. It's easy to be critical since we do have film options and when you still shoot film it's easy to say just grab the real thing, but this has some added appeal in that it might get a newer generation interested in film. I can see someone getting one of these and deciding they want to check out where it all came from. I think it's also positive to see Yashica making something like this from the standpoint of thinking there is a market for some niche photography products. Hope it works out. Not that the current Yashica has anything to do with the Yashica that made film cameras...

07-20-2018, 08:12 PM	#24
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,903	Originally posted by timw4mail Not that the current Yashica has anything to do with the Yashica that made film cameras... Honestly hadn't tracked that - thanks! (and too bad)

07-21-2018, 04:23 AM - 1 Like	#25
nickthetasmaniac Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,361	Wasn't this discussed to death (and then some) when it was announced a year ago?

07-21-2018, 04:32 AM	#26
dsmithhfx Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 5,146 Original Poster	Originally posted by pepperberry farm more recent article Yashica Demonstrates New digiFilm Styles In July Kickstarter Update "Demonstrates" ? No, it's another promotional video. There's a whiff of fraud about this.

07-21-2018, 05:05 AM	#27
jddwoods Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Newark, Delaware Posts: 1,035	Originally posted by ChipB I just sat here with a smile on my face wondering who would actually buy this????? It definitely won't be me but time will tell if it succeeds in the market or not. I would doubt it has much of a chance, its main competition is smartphones, not DSLR's and I do not see smartphone users (myself included) or DSLR users (myself included) going for this.

07-21-2018, 06:39 AM	#28
timw4mail Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Driving a Mirage Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,670	Originally posted by clickclick Or you could potentially rummage through the parent's/grandparent's office/closet/etc with all the joy and excitement of finding "buried treasure" for the real deal, and then throw in an upcoming role of Ektachrome. But E-6 processing is pretty rare these days. Unless you live in a a major city, chances are it would need to be mailed out.

07-21-2018, 07:06 AM	#29
drmoss_ca Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 520	Originally posted by awscreo Next stop - digi-cassette tapes, fairly simple - connect the "cassette" to your computer via usb, transfer strictly 90 minutes of music onto it, put the tape into the player and enjoy your music! I rather like this idea, but we'll have to persuade Nik to make filters for ferrous, metal and chrome tapes, along with added tape hiss and a couple of Dolby NR filters. Oh, and for added realism every ten plays you have to take the 'cassette' apart with a screwdriver and splice some fake tape inside or it stops working.

07-21-2018, 07:16 AM	#30
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Looks like a perfectly fun hobby set up to me. Maybe not for people who conned themselves into thinking they are doing something serious with their cameras.