Film will always be the best. It was the norm for photography for over a hundred years. We don’t actually need the dozens of menus on digital cameras because we managed without them before. Going back to basics makes it much more simpler. There’s a whole different mindset to shooting film than digital and I think it definitely improves your photography.
@ScottymanPhoto
6 ай бұрын
Well said! The menu options on a typical DSLR seem endless. That's never more apparent than when one has an older film camera in hand. Truly, I think both film and digital have their place. But there will always be something special about film, at least for me. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
@chiwawa130
4 ай бұрын
Don’t fool yourself. Cameras are better now than they ever were. 20 years from now, it will be even better. Saying that film cameras are better than digital cameras is a flat out lie. You may “prefer” film cameras but you are wrong by saying it’s better than digital.
@ScottymanPhoto
4 ай бұрын
@@chiwawa130 What is the best? We always get caught up in the the battle of the best. I think it comes down to personal preference. Truly, one may prefer film over digital, but that doesn’t mean they’re being dishonest with themselves. However, when I head out to make the “BEST” image I can, I grab my D850 for sure 😃 not film. I actually addressed this in my last video, have a look and let me know your thoughts. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences!
@chiwawa130
4 ай бұрын
@@ScottymanPhoto This post started with “Film will always be the best”. That in itself is ignorant at best. He is just making a biased statement that does noes not make sense without even knowing what the future holds. There is a reason why professionals use the latest in technology. You don’t see professionals race car drivers racing with cars from the 60’s. You don’t see people using rotary phones anymore. You don’t “have to” use all the menu options on digital cameras either. Simpler does not mean better. Nostalgia makes your judgment cloudy.
@ScottymanPhoto
4 ай бұрын
@@chiwawa130 You're right about the nostalgia. It does indeed cloud one's judgement. Sometimes I have to remind myself of that. I do love these old cameras! Take care!
@Nando-gc8kb
8 ай бұрын
I'm 21, so I grew up as my parents were slowing moving away from their pentax 35mm point and shoot and invested in early CCD digital point and shoots. My dad picked up a DSLR around 2006 and after that we never really took any new film photos. Recently, I travelled to Europe and picked up an antique (but fully working) Zeiss Ikon Contaflex Super B (an old SLR), shot some rolls of kodak gold, agfa apx, fomapan and now kodak pro image. I have to say, this film photography thing is really fun, I think it really lets you just stay in the moment instead of looking back at the DSLR screen with your image preview. I might even pick up a Nikon FM to get into some of those great nikkor ai lenses!
@ScottymanPhoto
8 ай бұрын
Thats an interesting story! Good point about being distracted looking at a DSLR screen. That’s a distracting behavior often refer to that as “chimping.” Film cameras not having a preview screen was a blessing in disguise if you aske me. Don’t get me wrong, it’s ok to view one’s image on screen immediately after talking the shot, but not to the point of loosing your focus on the composition and everything going on around you. It’s great to see new generations moving to film! Thanks for the great commentary and thanks for watching. Don’t hesitate to reach out to with any questions.
@Spekplant
2 ай бұрын
I've been shooting for 40 years, started with film, went to digital and now back to film. Film is just so much better than digital. If you don't understand that rethink your perception of photography and art.
@ScottymanPhoto
2 ай бұрын
I think both digital and film are both great ways to capture one’s artistic expression. Unfortunately, it seems that some of today’s digital photographers, have a tendency to dismiss film as a lost art. However, nothing could be further from the truth. Film will always have its place in the arts. Truly, there is something very luring about film, and I don’t see that changing in the future. Thanks for commenting and sharing your thoughts.
@sauzefilms
Ай бұрын
Sounds like you don’t understand digital photography. Typical boomer mindset thinking a certain form/medium is needed to be “art” lmao.
@ZhaliaNovantaquattro
8 ай бұрын
From my own experience, I learned more about photography shooting with my Nikon FM2 rather that with my digital reflex. As you said, more options easily distract us from what's important, like composition; also most of the times, I wasn't satisfied with the photos I was taking with my digital reflex, because they looked awful on the lcd screen... not to mention that with digital photos you'll have to post-produce them on Photoshop to get the result you want, which means you have to learn how to use the software, which in my case means more stress that led me to delusion and giving up on photgraphy. I'm glad that I decided to go back to film and rely on my smartphone (an S23) as a support.
@ScottymanPhoto
8 ай бұрын
Photography should be fun and exciting regardless of the camera. Film still has a place for many of us and I say embrace it. Honestly, I enjoy both digital and film and both can be rewarding. However, there will always be something special about shooting film. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and thank you for watching!
@markodenda
9 ай бұрын
So spot on description. Shooting again film on nikon fm2 and never been happier.
@ScottymanPhoto
9 ай бұрын
Nice! Thank you! There’s something magical about film. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts.
@clarkbarrow6750
9 ай бұрын
I began my photography with a film camera, the Canon AE-1 Program camera; those were the days. Although I never did any film processing, I did enjoy waiting for the return of my photos after I sent them off. This is a great video and CONGRATULATIONS on 1000 subscribers, it’s well deserved!
@ScottymanPhoto
9 ай бұрын
Clark, thank you very much! I appreciate your support, and thanks for sharing your thoughts!
@stephanweiskorn6760
17 күн бұрын
Excellent video 😮!
@ScottymanPhoto
16 күн бұрын
Thank you very much! I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching.
@Narsuitus
7 ай бұрын
I have been shooting film for decades. I started with medium format film and purchased my first 35mm camera just before I started shooting professionally. Most of my favorite film cameras are manual/mechanical as opposed to automatic/electronic. Battery independent Nikon F and F2, Leica M1 and M6, Pentax Spotmatics, Mamiya C3, C22, and C220, Mamiya RB67, and Calumet 4x5 inch monorail view camera were some of my favorite film cameras. The Leica M6 and the Pentax Spotmatics needed batteries for their built-in light meters but were able to capture images without batteries. My other favorites did not have built-in light meters. When I started shooting digitals, I did not stop shoot film.
@ScottymanPhoto
7 ай бұрын
I resisted digital for a few years but eventually gave in. Regardless, like many, I found my way back to film. I’m delighted every time I see new comments from those who are still shooting film. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and thank you for watching!
@chriscard6544
6 күн бұрын
I love the developing part of film photography. I shoot mainly with wooden land cameras 5x7 from 1900's with brass lenses on glass plates.
@ScottymanPhoto
6 күн бұрын
Wow, now that's film photography! Maybe one day I'll have a darkroom, but right now, I just don't have the room or the time. I imagine a darkroom to be quite therapeutic.
@chriscard6544
6 күн бұрын
@@ScottymanPhoto my bathroom now
@ScottymanPhoto
6 күн бұрын
@@chriscard6544 Maybe that's what I should be doing, but I'm not sure the wife would approve 😂
@robdixon5016
7 ай бұрын
Love the video and so true. My wife recently kicked me out of our main fridge and bought me a little freezer as my film was overtaking too much space. I shoot 120 and 35mm and mostly slide films. I also have digital bodies for some sports and action. I will never stop shooting film unless it goes away. Its so relaxing, so challenging and so rewarding when you get a few great shots!
@ScottymanPhoto
7 ай бұрын
Film is fun to shot! In the past I thought that film may one day be obsolete, but I think it's making a come back and will likely be around for some time. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and thank you for watching.
@Falcrist
11 күн бұрын
There's two separate concepts here that are overlapping somewhat. 1) Analog vs digital: the process you need to use to expose film makes your workflow much different from digital spray-and-pray. 2) Mechanical vs automatic: I recently inherited a Nikon F2 in good condition and immediately ran several rolls of film through it. Mechanical controls change how you think about composing a shot. I subsequently purchased a Minolta Alpha 9 (with SSM update), and shot on that, and it's substantially closer to digital.
@ScottymanPhoto
11 күн бұрын
Two excellent points to consider! Indeed, the workflow is far different. Unless one has spent considerable time working with film, it may not be apparent there is that much difference. I agree; there's something about the mechanics of a film camera that makes me focus more on the composition. However, some digital photographers disagree, and maybe that's true from their perspective, but having started on film first, that's my viewpoint as well. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and thank you for watching!
@Falcrist
11 күн бұрын
@@ScottymanPhoto the modern film camera is still much different than a digital camera. Closer to digital, but I didn't mean to suggest it was the same. You still don't see the final product for weeks, and you still only have 36 shots, so while you CAN spray and pray, it won't last long. So you still get that slower feel where you're spending more time in the moment, but it's not as crazy as the fully manual camera. The light meter on my F2 no longer works btw, so for each shot or set of shots, I had to stop and pull out my phone to check metering. Very slow indeed!
@ScottymanPhoto
11 күн бұрын
@@Falcrist yeah, I still enjoy both film and digital, but they are very different. Honestly, I’ve considered purchasing a newer film camera, medium format would be awesome, but I just haven’t found anything that really gets my attention. Who knows what the future holds.
@Falcrist
11 күн бұрын
@@ScottymanPhoto go all the way with an 8x10 view camera. Lol
@chriscard6544
6 күн бұрын
Here : 5x7 cameras from 1900s with brass lenses. My shutter is a lens cap.
@ManyDoors777
9 ай бұрын
I started my photography journey back in 1999 with a Nikon FM10. I got to develop in college a bit, and that was exciting! I shoot both film and digital today. I like the grain structure and other characteristics of film over a digital image. The light roll off is also much more magical in film.
@ScottymanPhoto
9 ай бұрын
The quality of the grain is something we don’t often hear about today. It was part of image itself. Indeed, there is something magical about film! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
@andretim75
9 ай бұрын
Wonderful Video again ! I am rediscovering the joy of film-photography more and more this year ! Nikon F3 and Leica M2 and 6 are the tools and I quite love both system ( which complement my Nikon digital system really well ). The relatively slow process of taking the shots, composing them properly and taking care of good exposure makes it such a great and almost therapeutical experience ! I consider a 6x4.5 format film camera now -- even have some old stock medium format film still from the time , when I wanted to try out medium format years ago already. Looking forward to your next videos and to my experience with this even slower form of taking pictures soon !
@ScottymanPhoto
9 ай бұрын
I really like hearing that people are still enjoying film photography. Seems like the debate is always film vs. digital, but I think we can enjoy both. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
@andretim75
9 ай бұрын
@@ScottymanPhoto totally agree - both have their place and purpose !
@moozarksphotos458
9 ай бұрын
Another great video. I think what I miss most about film photography is the darkroom side. There's nothing more magical than putting the paper in the developer and watching your image appear. However, when I was doing weddings as a film photographer, it was very stressful, waiting a full week just to know if you've got, a good set of images. I do like the instant feedback of digital photography when I was doing weddings.
@ScottymanPhoto
9 ай бұрын
I can’t image waiting for those prints as a wedding photographer. Those were different times for sure. I’ll bet most wedding photographers today really appreciate digital. Thanks for sharing you thoughts, buddy! Take care.
@bowlingdude360
19 күн бұрын
Shooting with an analog SLR really teaches me to slow down and rethink before every shutter press. And that habit sticked with me even when im shooting with a digital camera. I think every modern-day digital photographer should give analog photography a try to get used to slowing down and not always spamming the shutter button on every photoshoot.
@ScottymanPhoto
19 күн бұрын
True! People sometimes suggest that film doesn't cause one to slow down, but that's not true from my perspective. Even today, when I shoot film, I spend far more time on each frame than on my digital cameras. I think you're right; for anyone who's never shot film before, give it a shot. Thanks for watching, and thanks for sharing your thoughts.
@peterfritzphoto
9 ай бұрын
This is an outstanding video, Michael - I absolutely loved it! I just bought a Nikon FE2, and I can’t wait to try it!
@ScottymanPhoto
9 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it! Let me know how that goes. Thanks for watching!
@peterfritzphoto
9 ай бұрын
@@ScottymanPhoto I will! I bought new light seals for it, too. Thankfully, a wonderful bloke I know made a video about replacing them!
@ScottymanPhoto
9 ай бұрын
@@peterfritzphoto Haha! Good luck!
@brianbeattyphotography
9 ай бұрын
A lot of great points here Michael. With evolving technology, it’s easy to get drawn into the tech specs game. I’ve eyed a few medium format film cameras for this very reason, but for now I’m just focusing on enjoying the process and ignoring “new releases”
@ScottymanPhoto
9 ай бұрын
Haha! Well said, Brian! I’ve considered shooting a bit of medium format. I have an old Brownie Hawkeye 620 film. I’ve always wanted a Pentax 67. They coats more now than they did back in the day. Thanks for watching.
@brianbeattyphotography
9 ай бұрын
@@ScottymanPhoto yep the Pentax 67 is what I was looking into. Once factoring in the cost of film and developing, it seemed a bit crazy. So - I think I'll just stick with the GFX on 6x7 aspect ratio for now!
@ScottymanPhoto
9 ай бұрын
@@brianbeattyphotography If I had endless cash, I would have that 67 right now 😂
@pluggedfinn-bj3hn
4 ай бұрын
Never gotten a chance to shoot film properly, aside from once in school for a photography course. My style has developed to be such that don't think I ever can properly get into film photography, but I am interested in trying some day. Maybe use it for some vacation photos or something. The advantages of digital are all in the speed. And not in the exposure sense, in the single photograph sense. All the settings are just to fine tune automation to help you get the quickest shot, really beneficial for action, which is very much what I enjoy the most.
@ScottymanPhoto
4 ай бұрын
I think you’re right, maybe a 35 mm film camera for some vacation photography. However, a DSLR or mirror camera seems like it would be the best fit based on your needs.
@pluggedfinn-bj3hn
4 ай бұрын
@@ScottymanPhoto Yeah. Rangefinder cameras especially seem so interesting. The simplicity of the cameras, like you in this video talked about as well, is truly what is so fascinating to me about film. Great video, and thanks for the reply!
@Frank-to5dp
9 ай бұрын
Fantastic video. I think my phone has been listening to me, because I've been out shooting film today (Ilford XP2) with my M42 system (Pentax Spotmatic F). It's not as advanced as your Nikon and I may have under and over exposed a couple of frames. Here's a challenge for you: shoot a whole roll of 36 frames in a day without wasting shots or duplicating. I've got three shots left after scouting the following locations near me: (1) run-down part of town (2) old canal (3) inside the house (4) farmland (5) waterfall and trees (6) derelict rural buildings. It's got me really thinking hard about my compositions and focussing on what I enjoy.
@ScottymanPhoto
9 ай бұрын
36 frames in a single day is quite the challenge. I’m sure I’ve done that a couple times MANY years ago, but I don’t think I could complete that task today. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts, Frank!
@michaelcase8574
2 ай бұрын
I look back on photography in the 60s when i had one camera and one lens. It was because it is all i could afford. It was simpler and exciting.
@ScottymanPhoto
2 ай бұрын
Different times for sure 😃 Thanks for watching.
@thecurioussquirrelreviews
7 ай бұрын
Hi! Just found you and really enjoy watching and listening to your thoughts. Initially found you via the really thoughtful review about ICT. You’ve got a new subscriber. Yes, I shoot film 😊 and enjoy my darkroom. See ya on the trails in the Spring. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
@ScottymanPhoto
7 ай бұрын
Hello! So glad you enjoyed video, and thank you for subscribing. That darkroom must be nice, maybe one day I’ll try to set one up??? Thank you for sharing your thoughts. See you on the trail! 😀
@jeffg.8964
8 ай бұрын
You’re 100% right about the cameras today, plus they’re obsolete within a year as new models are introduced. I’m taking pictures with cameras and lenses introduced the year I was born and can use those lenses on newer models.
@ScottymanPhoto
8 ай бұрын
I do love how these old camera and lenses can still be used today. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and thank you for watching!
@ScottymanPhoto
8 ай бұрын
@@absintheconundrum Everyone likes new gear, but film cameras seem to be timeless. I'm glad we still have these old cameras around. I'm excited to see new films on the market! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
@scrptwic
Ай бұрын
I thought about buying the new Pentax film camera I don't want a half frame fixed lens camera so I put new light Seals in my Pentax Spotamatic at least I have a camera with interchangeable lenses i fact i bought the camera for the Takumar lenses the camera was a added bonus One thing I like about shotting film I was able to photograph the Sistine Chapple something you can no longer do My favorite film camera lens was a Pentax 35-105 3.0 lens
@ScottymanPhoto
Ай бұрын
@@scrptwic Yeah, I'm sad about the Sistine Chapel. I wish we could still photograph it. Indeed, I still have the many images I captured in the 90s when I was there. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and thank you for watching!
@RR-zq3mk
5 ай бұрын
I use both my Nikon rangefinder S2 and Nikon ZFC for travel and general photography.
@ScottymanPhoto
5 ай бұрын
I remember the rangefinders. It's been some time since I used one. The ZFC has that retro appearance that still feels like you're shooting film. That's a couple very nice cameras to own. Thanks for sharing, and thank you for watching!
@gerhardbotha7336
3 ай бұрын
I grew up shooting 35mm on Nikon 40 years ago. I am contemplating 6x9 on large format for landscape so that I can scan it with a mirrorless digital camera to make high rez images. Other than that, I don’t miss film at all. How much simpler can you get than shooting in manual? And you do develop your digital image: Its called shooting RAW. You develop them in lightroom or darktable etc. I prefer filmic workflow in Darktable. I often shoot with fully manual lenses that have scales etc. Nothing to do with film or digital. I could not get the kind of images of birds in flight I get today back then. Canon’s AF and lenses are amazing. And when I want something simple, I put on a TTArtisan 35mm F0.95 fully mechanical lens on my R7 and mess around with scales, aperture on the lens and focus on the lens. Fine for playing…
@ScottymanPhoto
3 ай бұрын
You make a good point about shooting birds in flight. Film and digital both have their place in the arts, but there is no denying the benefits of modern technology. Still, I enjoy both! Thank you for sharing your thoughts, and thank you for watching!
@DessieTots
8 ай бұрын
Don’t disagree with the points you’re making but have you seen the price of film these days? You only have to look at the used film camera market to see that a lot of photographers have been left behind by repeated increases in the cost of buying film. I love the Nikon FE too. I’ve had a lot of FE’s over the years.
@ScottymanPhoto
8 ай бұрын
You're right! The cost of the film and the development is ridiculous nowadays. We also have the added expense of having images scanned. I want to remain optimistic, but it's hard to predict the future market for film. Nevertheless, I hope it's here to stay. I still enjoy shooting film and always will. Thanks for taking a moment to share your thoughts, and thank you for watching!
@jorbin7417
9 ай бұрын
Nabbed a mirrorless camera a few years back to capitalize on “vintage” lenses and then went straight back to film
@ScottymanPhoto
9 ай бұрын
Yeah, each camera has its benefits, and certainly enjoy shooting both. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!
@user-sj3dt2ny9b
4 ай бұрын
You need both I find. Digital and a film
@geraldillo
9 ай бұрын
Nice video, I agree till a certain extend with what you say but I don't know if it's true that people were not so much concerned about photo equipment. One thing is for sure; the options a camera offered were much clearer simply because there were not that many. A difference between two camera models of the same brand was often not much more than the addition of a faster shutter-time or the option of a self timer. It was exciting to see how the pictures came out after processing, but that was because you waited for a few weeks/months to complete the film-roll and for learning about lens/ camera setting, it was a disaster because you didn't remember what the hack you were trying to do with exposure compensation, unless you made some detailed notes...
@ScottymanPhoto
9 ай бұрын
Haha! Awesome! Some great comments today! You’re right about having fewer choices in cameras, and that certainly made things easier. Also, I’m sure none missing the note taking. 😂 thanks for commenting and sharing your thoughts.
@DanielSquidington
3 ай бұрын
Aparently I have like 7 film cameras at this point, Pretty sure all 35mm, Only two have changable lenses, a Nikon FE, and a Pentax K1000. I only have one lens for the Nikon, and looks like 3 for the k1000, Im thinking I want to find a cheap mirrorless camera for most of my shots and learning the ins and out of the lenses, and using one of the 35mms for special shots.
@ScottymanPhoto
3 ай бұрын
That's quite the inventory. Sounds like a good plan! Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts.
@v56k35
7 ай бұрын
Agree with this, on my Flickr I have approx 600 shots, less than 20% are shot on film - However 4 of my top 10 most viewed shots of all time are film. I puit this down to composition and the extra effort and concentration involved in shooting film as you state here. Also proves itas about the composition and picture not what toys you have.
@ScottymanPhoto
7 ай бұрын
It’s all about the composition under the right light 😀 Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and thank you for watching!
@comradestannis
5 күн бұрын
Analog > digital 'nuff said
@ScottymanPhoto
4 күн бұрын
Haha! Thanks for watching!
@rslootweg2
10 күн бұрын
Already with analogue camera's it started with menu's for sports, landscape, portrait etc, which is nonsens. There are only 4 things to choose from, that's ISO, Aperture, Shutter speed and Focal length. That's very easy compared to the 40+ menu's in camera's today. Sometimes indeed I grab my Nikon FM with prime lenses for the good memory but overall quality is very disappointing.
@ScottymanPhoto
9 күн бұрын
Good point! The basics go a long way indeed! It’s all about the marketing nowadays. Don’t get my wrong, there are many modern features I very much enjoy these days. however, I don’t use half the features available in the settings on my cameras. Indeed, it seems like such a waste. Thanks for watching, and thank you for sharing your thoughts.
@nickcr3919
5 ай бұрын
Film lives forever.I love to create a physical product (the negative),I can hold in my hands.I print all my film photos.Film has a more organic and 3D look when you print.Do I shoot digital?Yes when I have to share images with a lot of people,when I don’t care a lot about the image and at outside night photography.For everything else I prefer film.I photograph with from 70s when I was 7 years old.
@ScottymanPhoto
5 ай бұрын
There is something to be said about creating a tangible product and holding the negative in one's hand. Whether film or digital, I think printing really helps one to appreciate the art of photography.
@stephenwhited1833
9 ай бұрын
I agree. It makes me a better photographer. I get it right the 1st time with my digital since I shoot a lot of film. I am especially careful with my Crown Graphic at 2 to 5 dollars a shot. I have had good luck shooting Weegee style of 1/30th F-11 and flash with the graphic. for 35mm I shoot an Agfa Ambi Sillette. Great fun and like Christmas, you do everything write you get a great shot do it wrong and when you pick up the prints and you get a lump of coal.
@ScottymanPhoto
9 ай бұрын
Haha! That is the best analogy I’ve ever heard! You’re right, film is fun, but I don’t enjoy getting a lump of coal 😂 Thanks for commenting and sharing your thoughts!
@camerond8176
9 ай бұрын
I love the experience of shooting in film. I started in film going back to the 90's and even have my original AE-1 and F1 to this day in mint, freshly serviced and functional shape for when I want to take a trip down memory lane. The problem (here in Canada anyway) is the cost of shooting on film. A decent roll of 400 is now $25, and development costs are $30-$35 a roll.............making 36ep costing $55-60, that's damn near $2 a picture when taxes are taken in account and MORE if you want digital negatives to work with. I can do the same on my Canon R7 for pennies on the dollar, and edit, crop and blow them up till my mind is content...........And prints are ALL less than $1. If I shoot 1500 pictures on a film Camera, I have paid for my R7 and a couple lenses in full......and the R7 is just getting broken in. Film is great for nostalgia, and old time sake.................but in the real world even a beginner DSLR or Intermediate mirrorless camera will dust the floor with film. Like it or not, Camera's are the vessel to take what the photographers eye can see and put it into physical/digital media for others to enjoy. Same as 8-tracks to Cassette's, to CD's and now streaming................they are the vessel to produce a product. There will ALWAYS be nostalgia and the "old feeling" with this stuff, but technology moves on like it always has.............other wise we'd still be using plates and covering ourselves with black sheets. Time waits for no one, and neither does technology.............Camera's today are better than they were yesterday or last year, and will get even better tomorrow now with global shutter technology.
@ScottymanPhoto
9 ай бұрын
Excellent comments! Many great points! I wish film was much less expensive and cheaper to develop. Indeed, I think you hit the nail on the head. It’s great to run down memory lane, but digital is far superior on almost all counts. Still, I think we can enjoy both, at least for now.
@lphilpot01
9 ай бұрын
I had a Pentax ME Super with a Pentax Asahi f/1.8 50mm lens years ago, bought in the early '80s. It was fun although I have to say as a whole I prefer digital. However I was recently given a Ricoh XR-P with a Ricoh Rikenon P f/1.7 50mm lens. Only problem is, the camera's advance lever and shutter are hung. I've tried what I can find online to free it, but there's not a lot of info on this camera. I put a Pentax K-mount to Canon EF-S mount adapter on the lens and have used it a little bit with my Canon DSLR.
@ScottymanPhoto
9 ай бұрын
I think I will always enjoy shooting film, but you’re right about digital. I too prefer my DSLR. With film, I don’t think I could shoot the kind of image I prefer. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and thanks for watching.
@lensman5762
8 ай бұрын
For over 45 years I have developed my own films including C41 and E6. I used to print too, even CibaChrome. The most exciting though, was waiting for my Kodachromes to come back from the Kodak lab. Althougj I have used digital for over twenty years, I am under no delusion what digital photography really is? Computers at work at every stage with the photlgrapher right at the bottom of the credit list, particula rly these days with auto everything cametas.
@ScottymanPhoto
8 ай бұрын
I so enjoy reading comments like this, and I truly appreciate you sharing your thoughts! Many people have no idea how much work goes into making a photograph. Indeed, the photographer is biased, but we understand the timing, planning, and effort involved in the process. We have to remember that it's the camera that does the work, right? Now that I think about it, with AI on the rise, we may see the photographer's name removed from the credits list altogether. Regardless, I can't see how AI could ever replace the creativity and determination of a highly motivated photographer.
@lensman5762
8 ай бұрын
Indeed you are correct. Last year in reply to a comment by a viewer who was so excited about the dawn of AI, and thought that it would help creativity I wrote that one day soon a ' photographer ' would sit at his desktop, open a software and start to choose all the elements that he wishes to incorporate in his 'photograph' from a drop down list, chooses the lighting, colour temperature etc and press Enter, and an image is created. He can then go about ' photoshoping ' this image until he likes what he sees, and then present it to us as his work of art, namely an AI created photograph. No camera, lens, tripod, film, sensor or photographer will be involved in the process, all computers and software. You see if we analysed what I wrote, we'd realise that we were almost there. Great talking to you.@@ScottymanPhoto
@ScottymanPhoto
8 ай бұрын
@@lensman5762 Fascinating commentary! I think you're right. We're almost there now. However, one could argue that choosing a subject with an artificial background and maybe a couple of make-believe foreground elements could be considered artistic expression. Perhaps that's true! Think about it. What's the difference between a photographer choosing AI options in Photoshop versus taking the time to research an area, hike to the location, select a lens, choose a foreground, and then decide on the depth of field? Of course, in my humble opinion, there's more to making an image than selecting pre-configured clips from an AI blending pot. Well, the topic of AI is intriguing to ponder. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and thank you for watching!
@lensman5762
8 ай бұрын
I have no doubt that one can find art in AI generated digital imaging. This is not my argument. My point is that it is not photography, by any stretch of imagination.@@ScottymanPhoto
@bfs5113
7 ай бұрын
I am a 45 year journey enthusiast too and processed & printed color in my darkroom as well. However, I dislike film because one has to work harder than smarter, since digital free me from being a camera operator and able to spend more time working on the art of taking the photo. Also, I can shoot with digital cameras, such as my Z9 very similar to my first camera, the F2A. Not to mention a simple configuration of a Z9 + optional flash vs. F2A + motor drive + battery pack + Metz hammerhead flash & external lead acid battery pack + external incident and/or spot meter, etc. As well, I was already IT savvy before I bought my first camera, thus both film and digital are within my comfort zone. Therefore, I welcome AI and any new tech to continue the discovery of photography instead of beating the same horse again and again. Furthermore, AI background is no difference from the one used in LF photo studios that was mainstream for consumers to have a photo taken in the old days. Thus, history has repeated itself. BTW, a photographer in the future may have to be an artist too to use AI to generate an art piece, instead of auto everything. 🙂
@_H_2023
9 ай бұрын
I think where digital photography went wrong was it tried to be too clever and blind us with so much technology that basically you were using a computer not a camera. If only the designers had realised that photographers want that experience of making there own decisions and creating for themselves. I only wished that the camera designers had made an iconic digital version learning from some of the true classic film camera designs, wouldn't it be nice to have an all manual, no video, no auto, no computer, just completely strip down camera but suppose that's most probably a Voigtlander or Leica camera now. I've always used manual setting and vintage lenses on a digital camera and now with the introduction of A I. I feel digital has lost it's way. I'm happy to say I bought a 50s 35mm film camera and look forward to using this although I was tempted to purchase a TLR.
@ScottymanPhoto
9 ай бұрын
Excellent perspective on film cameras, and I certainly agree that the technology has turned the camera into an over-inflated computer. However, I do enjoy both. I think I was born perfectly between the days of film and the dawn of the digital revolution. There are certainly many aspects of both that I greatly enjoy. Still, I feel that film photography allowed me to focus more on the composition and less on the technical aspects of the camera. Indeed, I feel very fortunate to have experienced the joy of film in the place. Excellent thought thought-provoking comment! Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and thank you for watching!
@AndyBuilds
3 ай бұрын
Relaxing video
@ScottymanPhoto
3 ай бұрын
Thank you, Andy!
@charleswendt4868
6 ай бұрын
My first Cam I shot with was a Graphlex Speed Graphic , I think I used triX 4X5 sheet film develope in Microlol X dilute 1 to 3, miss that camera.
@ScottymanPhoto
6 ай бұрын
The good old days 😀 Thanks for sharing your thoughts and thanks for watching.
@D.Trider
9 ай бұрын
While I agree regarding the love, romance and nostalgia with shooting film- it’s just so cost prohibitive, especially for beginner photographers. I love shooting film- but the convenience and efficiency of digital is just really hard to match. If film, mainly medium format wasn’t so darn expensive I’d definitely shoot more of it.
@ScottymanPhoto
9 ай бұрын
I do think it’s the nostalgia that keeps film alive today. There is just something special about it. Still, I agree, it’s hard to beat the convenience of digital. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
@rockysrider5352
9 ай бұрын
Yeah, film was great, sending out rolls of the Same film to different labs to see which one gave you the best results..... everything you said about shooting film... you can do with digital with just a little discipline
@ScottymanPhoto
9 ай бұрын
I used to think that all labs were equal, but every now and then, you’d pick the wrong lab and they would over or under develop the roll. Also, I remember resisting digital, but I do love the ability to organize, view, and process my work in Lightroom. Digital is simply so convenient. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!
@andrewtongue7084
8 ай бұрын
I would endorse all that you advocate for 35mm film cameras - I still own two, & take them out for regular airings in my locale. Certainly, it's not immediate in terms of results, but why this propensity to rush about ? Part of the charm of film cameras is the anticipation in receiving (or developing your own film stock). I have noticed many DSLR & Mirrorless users who are clearly impatient for the image on their KZitem vlogs. There is also a tendency to forget some of the basics of photographic principles - I read this as laziness, intolerance, & reiterate this idea of immediacy. Of course, if you're a professional with deadlines for your work, Digital/Mirrorless carries the advantage; otherwise, I see no particular rationale (& yes, I do own a D850 - relatively speaking, it shares equal time with my film bodies). Ultimately, each to their own - Thank you for advocating the venerable film camera !
@ScottymanPhoto
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Andrew! I like the comeback that film seems to be making. I hope this continues to grow and inspire new generations of photographers. Thanks for watching!
@andrewtongue7084
8 ай бұрын
Not at all, Scotty. It is good to see film cameras being advocated - indeed, many of the large brand marques are attempting to go retro in their aesthetic, & whilst that's pleasing, there's nothing quite like film stock to reprise a not-so-long-ago era of photographic endeavour, where patience & dedication were the mainstay of the day. I watched a young woman photographer on another channel visit KEH, whereupon she picked up an old Nikon F3 for a steal - a body I myself own, & built like a tank ! Digital is great, but I'm never at a loss with an anologue camera in my hands. I suspect I'll always own at least two - they're fun & remarkably versatile. Wishing you & yours a peaceful & happy Christmas ! Best, Andrew 🙂
@ScottymanPhoto
8 ай бұрын
@@andrewtongue7084 I think you hit the nail on the head. Film cameras are fun, and I'm certainly glad to have couple in my inventory! Thank you, Andrew!
@andrewtongue7084
8 ай бұрын
Thank you, Scotty - mind how you go, Andrew 🙂
@TrumpetGuy723
2 ай бұрын
Do you have any information on that eyecup you use? I have a Nikon FE but not rubber eyecup and would love to get one. Maybe a part number or if you purchased separately? Thank you
@ScottymanPhoto
2 ай бұрын
Yeah, I think I used the Nikon eyepiece B&H part number #NIEPFM2 with the Nikon DK-19 eyecup B&H part number #NIDK19. Just stretch the eyecup over the eyepiece. You will not need the metal retaining ring that comes with it. Let me know if you have any issues. Thanks for watching!
@23432
3 ай бұрын
Though you did mention it once in passing, COST per $hot (even if the shot fails) is always on your mind. Your right, there's no need to cull a lot of pictures. I always felt like I should have shot more. Occasionally, I'd wish I had two bodies. One for color negative, at least one more for slide reversal, black and white, or even high speed color. Can't bracket negative film, unless you do your own processing. You should always bracket slide film, so always buy the 36 exposure rolls. That's difficult/impossible to do with action scenes. I'd suggest people buy a Nikon, that way you can buy a cheap modern manual lens. The most expensive lens from 50 years ago will never be as sharp as a cheap manual F mount lens today. No, I'm not down on film, but I'll never go back!!!
@ScottymanPhoto
3 ай бұрын
You make some excellent points to consider here. Cost per shot is certainly on my mind, especially nowadays. Still, for those that have the film bug, I think we'll keep on shooting as long as film is available. I enjoy digital and film, but if forced to shoot only one, it would be digital. Your point on lenses is something we should all keep in mind. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
@chrisreich40
20 күн бұрын
The 't' in 'often' is silent.
@ScottymanPhoto
20 күн бұрын
It ofen is 😁
@jloudefonty3231
9 ай бұрын
Totally agree, modern day photography is like playing with cameras most of the time, Plus PS on Computer, which is kinda cheating, film is the real photography unfraternally the price and availabilities of film development force many to use digital cameras including myself.
@ScottymanPhoto
9 ай бұрын
Very true! It’s hard to find a place to develope these days. I send my film to thedarkroom.com, but I don’t think they are taking any new customers yet. I’d like to start developing at home, but I just don’t have the space to do it. Who knows, maybe down the road. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
@christopherleecowan
9 ай бұрын
Great video
@ScottymanPhoto
9 ай бұрын
Thank you, Christopher! Appreciate the support!
@nilofido411
9 ай бұрын
I can understand were you are coming from, I shot my very first film roll back in 1977, and agree in principle with what you are saying, however I have one question, who can you really blame for you loosing the ability to focus on composition and caring too much about the gear? I was a late switcher to digital, I did when Kodacrome was discontinued, and haven't shot a roll since, I still use the camera as I was then, I only use a small fraction of the camera capabilities, probably I don't even know how to use most of its functions, I simply swapped the Zone system to ETTR, same thing but just reversed, added bonus is not needing a light meter anymore and not having to write down a gazilion of information on a notebook for each film to remember how to process it. Don't get me wrong, every now and then I get the nostalgia guilty feelings until I suddenly remember the all the nasty smells of the chemicals and endless hours in the darkroom, life is too short.
@ScottymanPhoto
9 ай бұрын
Nice one! Honestly, when it comes to composition, I for one got completely sidetracked by the tech of digital cameras. No one to blame but myself . I’m sure many people hesitated to give up film, but the market sometimes forces our hand. Indeed, I feel that happening right now with mirrorless cameras. As far as digital goes, you’re right about not missing the chemicals and documentation. Adobe Lightroom is far superior. Still, I think film will always have a place in the world of art. 😀 thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!
@thecaveofthedead
9 ай бұрын
You're right about a lot of this stuff. The limited exposures forced you to think about each image and not take pictures unconsciously. But there are some things beginners would need to understand. You don't think about anything but the composition once you're familiar with getting good exposures reliably with a all-manual camera - or relying on the very basic auto-exposures from '70s and early '80s cameras. Once you can, then sure. Before though, you're thinking more about the camera than ever. And if you shoot slides (few seem to anymore) the rewards are great but the exposure risks are even greater. And then there's the price. I haven't exposed a frame of film since before covid. Portra 160? I mean c'mon. The price of that stuff is bonkers. I think if I get back to shooting film (and I must, I've got too many great cameras lying idle) it's going to be black and white only - as cheap as I can get it to offset the price rises. I don't mean to be too negative. Shooting film is magic. Having the physical photographs that won't disappear through a digital accident or after your death for others to discover is a great feeling. And I enjoy shooting mid-90s cameras that had a lot of options going on as well. Film isn't only about all-mechanical cameras with a couple of controls. But I find with a little ten year old Fuji camera I get 85% of what I loved about shooting film with the advantage of being able to practically shoot over 400ISO, with some added tools for exposing (such as a histogram in my viewfinder which is also giving me an exposure 'preview') and being able to change 'film' on the fly for what the image demands. Just like you can choose a highly computerised film camera, you can buy a digital camera that you can shoot all-manual by twiddling knobs. Anyway. I'm partially just venting. I enjoyed your vid. The feel of working a mechanical camera can't be underestimated either.
@ScottymanPhoto
9 ай бұрын
Many excellent points here! I do wish film wasn’t so pricey, especially the quality stuff. All this talk makes me want to grab my camera and hit the trail. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!
@powbobs
8 ай бұрын
That’s certainly your opinion. I much prefer film.
@thecaveofthedead
8 ай бұрын
I wrote a lot and I don't expect everyone to read right through it. But if you do, you'll find I also *prefer* film. It's just that its many downsides make me rather shoot as close to it as I can with digital.@@powbobs
@powbobs
8 ай бұрын
@@thecaveofthedead I shoot mostly digital due to how cheap it is, but I shoot as much film as I can because I prefer every step of the process more than digital. I shoot Nikon film bodies, Nikon DSLR’s and Fujifilm mirrorless. I have a Hasselblad 501CM and a Pentax 645n for medium format.
@stephenlawson555
5 ай бұрын
Infinity has no after its infinity ;)
@ScottymanPhoto
5 ай бұрын
You're right! 😂
@ScottymanPhoto
5 ай бұрын
To infinity and beyond 😁
@frankvehafric5062
8 ай бұрын
That, and, while film is expensive, you can get a darn nice 35 mm film outfit together for less than four mortgage payments.
@ScottymanPhoto
8 ай бұрын
Haha 😂 that’s certainly true for some of the cameras. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!
@squirming_squirrels
3 ай бұрын
If people understood that the only setting that actually affects the data is ISO, aperture and shutter then silly videos like this wouldn’t exist. The problem isn’t with digital photography, it’s that people don’t understand how digital photography works. In reality it’s much closer to film than people think. I personally set my ISO to the sensor’s base, put it in manual exposure, and meter with spot. I shoot vintage glass so AF isn’t an option. But if you find yourself distracted by your digital camera, that’s on you - and frankly, probably because you don’t know what you’re doing.
@ScottymanPhoto
3 ай бұрын
Most people in the comments understand the difference between film and digital. It's important to consider all perspectives. Some people may prefer one over the other. That said, it doesn't mean there's a right and wrong answer. Indeed, if I had to choose, it would be digital without a second thought. The practice of landscape photography is an art. Perhaps nostalgia keeps the film alive, but we can still enjoy both without loathing the other. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
@jbaxter007
5 ай бұрын
Yep, totally, i have never shot digital.
@ScottymanPhoto
5 ай бұрын
Wow! That's rare. I'm still enjoying both, and I no plans to give up film anytime soon. In fact, I just mailed a couple rolls to TheDarkRoom.com. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and thank you for watching.
@jbaxter007
5 ай бұрын
My pleasure👍@@ScottymanPhoto
@oblivion_007
5 күн бұрын
Tbh... Sadly.. I must say.. Film photography is a BIG SCAM now!! From film roll, camera to developing and scanning....Its expensive af...i wud rather buy a CCD dslr which is cheap or buy new dslr
@ScottymanPhoto
4 күн бұрын
There’s a few that still enjoy the art of film, but you’re right, it’s expensive and very difficult to find the hardware these days. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and thank you for watching!
@charleseliason4694
6 ай бұрын
20 bazillion times a day on KZitem. Honestly. It's exhausting. And boring. As is the 'Film slows me down' mantra.
@ScottymanPhoto
6 ай бұрын
Indeed, It is odd that so many people seem to find film refreshing these days. I still quite enjoy it! Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!
@7000x
9 ай бұрын
I will leave the film shooting to you and this comments section. Shooting film has its own set of problems including the hordes of art school graduates who think because they invested in film that they somehow did a more artsy shoot. Truth is, they suck.
@ScottymanPhoto
9 ай бұрын
Haha! There may indeed be a few film snobs out there. I think one can enjoy many different forms of art without being pretentious. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts.
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