marke Posted October 23, 2008 Share #81 Posted October 23, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) I crawled out of the hole that forum owners try to burry me in It's good to see you around, too!!! Especially since I thought we lost you to the Canon unappealing (to me) Digital fairy-tale world. The boy is doing great. I'm sad for your Zoomer. Must be terrible. Thanks for the kind words, Ned. I took Tuesday off work and spent much of it with my wife and Zoomer, getting pictures of him, and some of the three of us. I used the big, bad C for that. But then my wife said, "You need to get some B&W film shots too." She really does understand. BTW, I'm in the process of building a darkroom in my basement. First one I've had since the "second bathroom version" in high school 30 years ago. It's good to hear that your boy is doing well. I'm betting that you're making a great father. And I hope to see more of your work in the future years to come. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kenneth Posted October 26, 2008 Share #82 Posted October 26, 2008 What about all of us that have never left film? Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/65765-anyone-gone-film-lets-hear-your-story/?do=findComment&comment=695802'>More sharing options...
Vieri Posted October 26, 2008 Share #83 Posted October 26, 2008 What about all of us that have never left film? Indeed! What about us? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPJMP Posted October 27, 2008 Author Share #84 Posted October 27, 2008 Go start your own thread! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBA Posted October 27, 2008 Share #85 Posted October 27, 2008 My C-Lux 2 has just given up the ghost (after only a year), so I'm now without any digital camera at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexlok Posted September 22, 2009 Share #86 Posted September 22, 2009 Recently traded in my M8 recently for an MP and 35 and 50 Summiluxes. Today, decided to go even more masochistic and got a Leica O-series Oskar Barnack Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted September 22, 2009 Share #87 Posted September 22, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) That is a good deal. Today you would be lucky to get only the MP for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamey Posted September 22, 2009 Share #88 Posted September 22, 2009 Lovely tread, I was under the impression that the Photographic world is going digital mad. It's obvious I was wrong as there is still some sane people around. Well done chaps. Ken. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
walt Posted September 23, 2009 Share #89 Posted September 23, 2009 as a long time M6, M7 (sold to purchase an MP) and now MP and film user, i wonder whether your sentiments and everyone else's are still the same given the harder availability of film and processing of film by printing bureaus, and its possible extinction when manufacturers chose to no longer manufacture the chemicals to support film in the medium to long term into the future. If there were guaranties that film and chemicals will always be manufactured and available I wouldn't be having nasty thoughts of selling my leica M gear. Interesting to see who else shares these thoughts or whether I'm just being paranoid without just cause. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
holmes Posted September 23, 2009 Share #90 Posted September 23, 2009 I haven't gone digital in over 40 years: 35,120 and 4x5. I own two digital cameras;one a small C-lux 2 from Leica and a Canon 40D. I have plenty of EOS 3s and an original RT, plus 2 EOS 1 RTs. Add to that 1 M6TTL, 2 M7s, 0.58 and a 0.72. If that's not enough add two R6.2s and one R7. I think I like film by choice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karreaux Posted September 23, 2009 Share #91 Posted September 23, 2009 Nice thread ! My interest in photography started when digital came up, so i learned everything the digital way with DSLR. Until a few years ago, then i get a 4x5 TC and some old medium format cameras. Since then, i like working with film/old cameras so much that i spend more money on it then digital stuff. I love to work with real hand made masterpieces instead of those plastic mass productions. (excuses for my bad english ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest aurora_borealis Posted September 23, 2009 Share #92 Posted September 23, 2009 I just moved to Greenland, and film is much more convenient and practical to use here. I regret that I did not sell my M8 before coming here. I should have sold it long time ago. I tried to use it in the same way I use my film cameras, but the batteries go dead after a little while because of the cold, and I am afraid to use it during rain. My MP and M6 are reliable and are working 100% under all conditions so far. And I take better pictures with film. It is not possibe for me to use a M8/M9 until they make a weather sealing and make better batteries. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipeclayed Posted September 23, 2009 Share #93 Posted September 23, 2009 I'm thinking about selling my 40D and lenses to buy an M6 and a couple of lenses. It's what my heart is telling me to do, but my head tells me it's a bad idea. Has anyone 'gone film' and regretted it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joachim123 Posted September 23, 2009 Share #94 Posted September 23, 2009 I have never used a digital camera except on my phone to post a photo on E-bay. Film works just fine for me. No batteries to worry about. You only get one shot with film. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPJMP Posted September 23, 2009 Author Share #95 Posted September 23, 2009 My local "pro" camera shop recently reported in their newsletter that they experiencing an increase of interest in film and film cameras especially among photography students who have grown up knowing only digital and are gradually expanding into film. The cheap Holga 120 cameras are particularly popular and local universities are still requiring students to purchase 35mm SLRs (Nikon FM-10 and Vivitar) for B&W photography classes. Do a quick YouTube search for videos on how to develop B&W film and you will turn up several dozen recently produced videos, which tells me there is still an active interest in this medium. I think film is definitely going to live on for at least another generation. Traditional B&W particularly. While digital is now the standard and what people will be exposed to first, film is increasingly being seen as an alternative medium for the serious artist and a way to visually stand out from the masses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryharwood Posted September 23, 2009 Share #96 Posted September 23, 2009 Just sold all my digital gear with the exception of the Nikon d200, and two lenses, mainly for wildlife; I use film almost exclusively now, a Hasselblad and 40mm cf fle lens, and a 80mm F2.8, and My favourite leica M6ttl and 35 F2 summicron. Fujichrome 50 for both film cameras- absolutely no contest; film wins hands down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasw_ Posted September 24, 2009 Share #97 Posted September 24, 2009 I am into film completely without any interest in the look of digital. Give me grain any day Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
msweeney Posted September 24, 2009 Share #98 Posted September 24, 2009 I had been shooting semi-professionally with a Canon 5D and a bag full of lenses for two years, up until a month or so ago. I had also just purchased a new 580 EXII flash which wasn't that cheap. But then one night I happened to look back over a bunch of my past work and the light came on! My photography was just not as good when shooting digital. Some have alluded to the feeling of craftsmanship, which certainly rings true with me, and some have lamented the look of the final image-- whether it be grain or sharpness or something else. For me the reason to totally switch back to film was not economics, as digital certainly beats film on this point. It was the final product... in my case, a wedding album handed to the groom and bride. The feeling of craftsmanship, love of grain, lack of confusing function buttons, etc. all ring true too though. With the Leica I love how habit-forming hyperfocal distance focusing is, plus the smallness and near-silent shutter that won't disturb even in a library. I also had a very pleasant experience recently, similar to another poster on this thread, of shooting at a political rally downtown. I only wish someone had taken a picture of me shooting among the news photographers, with them and their huge zoom lenses surrounding me while gawking at my equipment. Sorry Canon, it was a nice two-year fling but I'm back where I belong with an MP in my hand. Not to mention a much happier back and feet-- no pain from the huge amount of weight! I was even able to sell the 580 EXII flash for pretty close to what I paid for it. And the 5D sold for only $600 less than I bought it for two years ago... not bad I thought from the depreciation hit I've seen other digital cameras take! Now I roam with just one camera body (supremely reliable-- who needs a backup?) and two sharp little lenses (for now). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPJMP Posted September 24, 2009 Author Share #99 Posted September 24, 2009 I also had a very pleasant experience recently, similar to another poster on this thread, of shooting at a political rally downtown. I only wish someone had taken a picture of me shooting among the news photographers, with them and their huge zoom lenses surrounding me while gawking at my equipment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPJMP Posted September 24, 2009 Author Share #100 Posted September 24, 2009 I love to work with real hand made masterpieces instead of those plastic mass productions. I agree 100%, as I'm sure many others would, too. There is something about those old mechanical cameras with knobs, dials and metal gears that just makes you want to go out and take pictures. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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