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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
09-19-2010, 04:25 AM
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Simplifying operation? While I do agree with you that film cameras are beautifully simple to operate, IMO I don't see why a digital SLR can't be either.
Just go to aperture priority or even manual. Select your shutter speed, aperture and ISO. Focus compose and shoot. Digitals have a huge amount of features and settings etc., but if you want to keep it simple who cares about them? :)
Anyway, I think film is more fun! And of course all the other reasons mentioned here.
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
06-29-2010, 09:22 PM
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I am another with similar feelings; I think it is hard to explain the historic or nostalgic feeling to someone else, unless they themselves experience it too.
I am a bit too young to connect to my own history, although I do like using a camera that was constructed at a similar time to when I was born - I also do this with cars to some extent.
Other than that, I also have my grandmothers folding camera from the '30s. While I have only shot one completely fogged roll of film with it so far, it helps to connect to family history.
I am also hopelessly addicted to metal bodies, loud shutters, manual advance and MF metal lenses. The 'machinery' of film cameras is great IMO.
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
06-21-2010, 06:25 PM
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I'm like this too. I wish I could match the film keeper ratio on digital! I'm currently trying to slow down my digital shooting, in the hope of getting better pictures ;)
Plus having 300 photos to sort though after a good day of shooting gives me a headache.
In regards to the film addiction, just like the lens addiction, it's way too late for me...
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
05-03-2010, 08:53 AM
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I agree with what you're saying and I find that it relaxes me too. Well said.
The effect you get from various films is pretty awesome, and I love using the equipment, and the sound and feel of a loud shutter.
I have also recievd a couple of "REAL" camera comments, puts a smile on my face. And when you get the dev done at a lab, it can be nice to not really do any PP.
It's just fun
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