Human beings are such strange creatures. We’ve spent 198 years to get cameras to be as sharp as possible, and the moment we reached perfection, we got bored.
@femigod
Ай бұрын
Agreed. So the pendulum swings
@raidriar01
Ай бұрын
Well cameras were as sharp as possible since the 1910s 😅 It just mattered if you wanted to do large format or not. Even modern sensors can’t really compare to a 8x10 or larger sheet of film drum scanned. I think we just like film better since it’s basically magic
@femigod
Ай бұрын
@@raidriar01 basically magic- yes!!
@Schneeeulenwetter
20 күн бұрын
was also like this in art! look at 20th century paintings.
@lolkthnxbai
16 күн бұрын
We can draw and paint photo realistic for centuries, doesn't mean we do.
@J_Z_A
Ай бұрын
I love your tiny mic! I think it's fascinating how your father and grandpa's cameras have been passed down to you. I also love how every one of your very different cameras have a personal story that comes with it. I wonder what new cameras (vintage or new!) you'll add to your collection!
@femigod
Ай бұрын
@@J_Z_A lol awwww thank you bb
@franktatom1837
Ай бұрын
The reason everyone's Dad had a Canon years ago was at least partially due to marketing. In particular, Canon pushed the AE-1 Program heavily, and hence, every new camera purchaser demanded a "program" camera. As Canon was the only manufacturer that had the word "program" on the camera (Minolta had a program feature on their camera but not the word), Canon dominated the consumer SLR marketplace at that time. I sold Canon, Yashica, Nikon, Fuji, and Olympus at that time, and everyone wanted a program camera, hence, a Canon. Some wouldn't even look at another brand.
@femigod
Ай бұрын
This is fascinating and so cool to know, thank you!!
@joyw3146
Ай бұрын
ur voice is so relaxing thank u
@femigod
Ай бұрын
@@joyw3146 lmaoooo thank u bb
@LiamsManual
Ай бұрын
Im a big hater of people not hiding their lav mics (usually the rode wireless ones, I'm ok with a tiny mic sticking out) but the tiny mic is SO much better than those huge black boxes on peoples shirts. This feels very, comfortable I guess? It gives a very welcoming feeling. Edit; watching more of the video, I really like your choice of SFX. They arent overdone and do their job of adding to the video, not distracting from it, they are very satisfying.
@femigod
Ай бұрын
Aww I really appreciate this, thank you!
@MH5tube
Ай бұрын
Loved my M645 Super. Never should have gotten rid of it. They're worth double now.
@femigod
24 күн бұрын
Nooooo!!! I'm sorry to hear that :(
@daydreamin-visuals
Ай бұрын
100% staying for more content. Love the way you present your pictures. THe good AND the bad ones!
@femigod
Ай бұрын
Awwww that means a lot, thank you so much!!! Glad to hear you enjoyed it.
@oudviola
Ай бұрын
So nice to see young people still into film. If you think the Mamiya 645 is heavy, try a 6x7! I don't use Sony but maybe time to upgrade from your A7S. 😀
@femigod
Ай бұрын
Hahaha yes!!! I've seen that beautiful beast- can't imagine taking that one on a trip with me lol.
@Where_Have_All_My_Files_Gone
Ай бұрын
First camera I had was my mum's Ae-1. I don't use it anymore as I am all grown up and have my own cameras now, but I still have it.
@femigod
Ай бұрын
I'm so glad to hear that!
@Where_Have_All_My_Files_Gone
Ай бұрын
@@femigod PS the tiny mic is somehow hilarious in a very quiet way. Well done.
@femigod
Ай бұрын
@@Where_Have_All_My_Files_Gone Hahahaha I'm so glad to hear that people are getting as much of a kick out of it as I was while using it
@Schneeeulenwetter
20 күн бұрын
with the super 8, I always first zoom in and then set sharpness, like this it's really sharp when I zoom in.
@femigod
20 күн бұрын
Yes, true! Good tip
@Schneeeulenwetter
20 күн бұрын
@@femigod one learns from mistakes sadly.... hahaha
@Lineage_2
Ай бұрын
I have a Canon Eos 33 film in my closet. But now shooting on film and printing is as expensive as owning a private Falcon jet =)
@femigod
Ай бұрын
So cool!! And agreed it definitely adds up quickly
@GiggleBlizzard
Ай бұрын
I only got into photography at the end of last year, not entirely sure why I didn't do it earlier but yeah I got some great advice on how to start out which was to get a 5dmk2 and a 50mm lens. Didn't cost nothing but was still very affordable and it served me so well in learning the ins and outs and I think I could live the rest of my life never using anything else - however I did afford myself the luxury of getting a 24mm lens, then a 70-300mm and eventually upgraded the house to the 6dmk2 which has proven to just be a straight upgrade in every respect. The main advantages to the 6dmk2 over the 5dmk2 is the autofocus system and automatic ISO settings which has let me get action shots of little birds in flight in a way that I think I could probably have achieved with the 5d with enough preparation and patience. That said I don't tend to photo little birds like this a lot and tho it was a lot of fun when I first did, after the novelty wore off I didn't feel like that was *that* great of an advantage, however the thing that I do appreciate about it a lot still is the sensor quality upgrade. The 5ds sensor is great and more then adequate, buuuut it's really nice to be able to crank the ISO up and still get appealing results in a way that the 5d can't let me... If you shoot in good lighting conditions, not much of an advantage, but I tend to shoot a lot at night because I'm a weirdo like that and I really like it for that. My next buy will have to be a more compact camera tho, with an integrated lens, I love my camera and it's lenses but overtime I've gotten lazier and often thought to myself that it would be nice if I could just have something to bring out with me that didn't require me to carry a dedicated bag for it. No idea what to get tho, do you have any camera you'd recommend?
@femigod
Ай бұрын
So cool, thank you for sharing! I felt the same way about my AE-1 and the 50mm lens, the combination is just too good and especially when you're first starting out. And are you looking for a compact digital or film camera?
@GiggleBlizzard
Ай бұрын
@@femigod digital, I have yet to touch film and once I do it'll probably be a canon 35mm one so I can use my lenses
@femigod
Ай бұрын
@@GiggleBlizzard Have you looked into the fujifilm mirrorless cameras at all? I haven't used them personally but have heard good things from friends. What I think is especially cool about these is that some of them even have film stock simulations.
@GiggleBlizzard
Ай бұрын
@@femigod I have not, but I certainly will... the camera I'm leaning toward is a Nikon Coolpix A, if I can find a used one for a reasonable price... will probably look for cheaper alternatives cause the coolpix a seems to go for about as much as I bought my 6dmk2 for and that is a bit high for me my friend has a canon powershot s100 that he got for like 20 bucks and while I'd like something atleast a *little* fancier than that, he's taken some great pictures with it and for the price he got it for it's downright amazing
@MrHaydnSir
Ай бұрын
this is quite wholesome, claiming ..and just overall lovely
@femigod
Ай бұрын
Awww this means so much, thank you- wholesome content is exactly what I strive for!!
@jensonwheel8209
Ай бұрын
I've heard your voice a few seconds, and than your content a few seconds, and boom: followed. So excited to watch next videos.
@femigod
Ай бұрын
Hahaha I am so happy to hear you enjoyed it, thank you!!
@nezuukoch4n
21 күн бұрын
your perspective and yourself is beautiful everything about this video is beautiful ❤️
@femigod
21 күн бұрын
Awww that means so much, thank you, and thank you for watching!!
@bucknerfilm
Ай бұрын
VHS shines like no other. i hope yours stay working and running well
@femigod
Ай бұрын
Yes I agree! They are wonderful cameras. Thank you so much, and thanks for watching!
@fedyachistyakov4380
Ай бұрын
Everything here is so beautiful! I often thought about starting to shoot on film, but I'm always afraid it won't turn out well. Videos like this inspire me a lot, so thank you and please keep it up❤
@femigod
Ай бұрын
@@fedyachistyakov4380 awwww that truly makes me so happy to hear. You should definitely try it! It’s such an enjoyable process. Thank you for your kind words!
@OIP_1
Ай бұрын
oh my god unlocked childhood memory of playing with my dad's AE-1. i'm sure he's still got it somewhere
@femigod
Ай бұрын
Aww yes!! Now you gotta go find it!
@evanraysuzuki5777
Ай бұрын
Cool collection! I inherited some random weird Nikons from my dad, but also my grandfather's Pilot Super from 1939 -- I have yet to load up a roll in that one but this makes me want to try. Also sweet to see those hi8 cams in the mix. I actually used my childhood Canon Vistura on a professional shoot once too -- a little nerve-wracking lol but it was fun
@femigod
Ай бұрын
How awesome- it's so cool to hear what kinds of cameras people inherit from their families. You should definitely try it! And that's amazing, it is truly the best feeling to be able to use your childhood camera on a shoot (although agreed, nerve-wracking too lol)
@dontbreaktheshadowofmylove
Ай бұрын
I'm not gonna lie, at the end of the video I thought "I wonder what the average film bill is at the end of each month" 😂
@femigod
Ай бұрын
Hahaha I would wonder the same thing too. I mostly shoot film when I travel or for shoots, so luckily theres long breaks where I'm not shooting it at all. But that will definitely change with the content I have planned coming up 🥴
@AlexLuyckxPhoto
Ай бұрын
Great collection! I'm a big fan of the Mamiya m645; it does weigh a lot with that Prisim finder on top (the L-Grip accessory and a good strap help). But I love mine with the waist-level finder, and the lenses are top-notch.
@femigod
Ай бұрын
I have seen those- great tip, thank you! I definitely want to get one of the waist-level finders for it eventually too. Thank you for watching!
@herobear
Ай бұрын
congratulations to you all your cameras are wonderful and you must be playful you have such a WONDERFUL LEGACY..
@femigod
Ай бұрын
Aww thank you, and thanks for watching!!
@herobear
Ай бұрын
@@femigod welcome
@DenAcidcafe
Ай бұрын
nice set of cameras with talented and great moody examples. hope for more videos like this. u cool
@femigod
Ай бұрын
Aw I appreciate that, thank you for watching!!
@koekje00005
Ай бұрын
The Polaroid SX-70 looks beautiful still! Glad to see you're taking such good care of it and your cameras in general :) Polaroids can be tricky but you can also experiment with them (there's even people who throw them in the microwave) Happy shooting Laura :D
@femigod
Ай бұрын
Lol omg!! This made me happy to read, thank you for watching!
@JagerBomb420x
Ай бұрын
Great video! Looking forward to your next
@femigod
Ай бұрын
Awww that makes me happy- thank you so much!
@nickbasiliou5744
Ай бұрын
We have similar tastes lol 😂 I have a Canon AE-1 and the Polaroid SX 70, I wanted a Kiev 88 (bought a Bronica S2A) Have a Sony handy cam with infra red mode too. Fun stuff.
@femigod
Ай бұрын
That's amazing haha, which one is your favorite!?
@nickbasiliou5744
Ай бұрын
@@femigod I fell in love with the Bronica S2A, loved the 6x6 format and modular design. My current favourite is a Fujifilm GFX50sii, I love the medium format sensor and the film simulations. I must admit it’s hard to pick a favourite because I love them all for different reasons 🤔 😊
@femigod
Ай бұрын
@@nickbasiliou5744 Yes I agree, it is hard! But thank you for sharing, those are both such beautiful cameras!
@nickbasiliou5744
Ай бұрын
@@femigod thank you ☺️
@cdwc
Ай бұрын
Fantastic video. Really enjoyed it. Thank you.
@femigod
Ай бұрын
@@cdwc I am so happy to hear that, thank you so much!
@anatoleh1
Ай бұрын
Awesome video, thanks!
@femigod
Ай бұрын
Happy you liked it, thanks for watching!!
@cmp_video
Ай бұрын
Your cameras are so cool!!!!!
@femigod
Ай бұрын
hehe thank you 😘
@monicasdesignprocess
24 күн бұрын
Ooh loved getting to see this collection of film and vhs cameras. I'm actually looking to get the Canon AE-1 to get back into film 😂 But I am curious to check out some of the others you've mentioned, like the medium format ones. I have a few Polaroid cameras, definitely a favorite of mine. So happy this video came on my homepage, I can't wait to see your future videos!
@femigod
24 күн бұрын
Awww I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed it!! The Canon AE-1 is a classic, and I honestly just started using mine again more since I filmed this video haha. Medium format will always have my heart tho- I highly recommend getting into it. Shooting with manual film cameras is just so meditative and satisfying in general. Thanks so much for watching and for the kind words!
@jrodermatt6092
Ай бұрын
That was amazing!!! ❤
@femigod
Ай бұрын
@@jrodermatt6092 aww thank you!!!
@ne0ne0
Ай бұрын
Very nice! Greetings from fellow DoP from the Netherlands 🙂 edit: and I subscribed to your channel!
@femigod
Ай бұрын
How exciting, thank you for watching/subscribing!!
@ne0ne0
Ай бұрын
I was thinking you should also give the PXL2000 a go (if you can get one).
@femigod
Ай бұрын
That looks like such a cool camera!! I will definitely keep my eyes out for it
@AirsoftOnlineShorts
Ай бұрын
Sick video
@femigod
Ай бұрын
Aww thank you!!
@johndoe-xf2ih
Ай бұрын
lovely collection! Perfectly balanced between film and digital, also how hell did you shoot kodak 50d at night ?
@femigod
Ай бұрын
HAHA I was extremely lucky- all the streets that I shot them in were tiny and/or well lit. There is definitely one night shot in the video though that is wider that barely came out though.
@NilsnVan
Ай бұрын
great video
@femigod
Ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!!
@thevoiceman6192
Ай бұрын
Nice cameras. I am strictly analog when it comes to photos and videos. My video is a mini DV camera. I like the public access tv look of it. And ebay I can still get the mini dv cassettes for it. Contax t2 is going for crazy money so treat it with kid gloves. I think you can get your movie developed at a place in Pennsylvania or contact the Film Photography Project they may know of a place.
@femigod
Ай бұрын
@@thevoiceman6192 That is so cool to know and thank you for the resource!! And lol right gotta keep the contax in a glass case when I’m not using it
@josephwright6042
Ай бұрын
Love that Canon Super8, mine just died halfway through a shoot.
@femigod
Ай бұрын
Noooo!! I'm so sorry to hear that.
@elwood5699
Ай бұрын
The cameras are awesome, but the tiny mic really stole the show
@femigod
Ай бұрын
@@elwood5699 Lol! Glad you liked it- thank you!
@I-SelfLordAndMaster
Ай бұрын
It’s not a mic it’s your tiny penis
@diegoebustamante
Ай бұрын
I LOVE the T2 but reliability of it is like being in a situationship, I know it won't last long term 😔
@femigod
Ай бұрын
Lol I know, I feel the same way- just gotta enjoy your precious moments together while they last!
@redmerond
Ай бұрын
Really soothing voice. Do people stare at you when you whip out one of your vintage cameras to take a picture?
@femigod
Ай бұрын
Aw thank you I’m glad to hear that! And oh definitely- I’ve gotten multiple people ask if my Kiev was a Hasselblad too haha
@Tnyfilm
Күн бұрын
😍
@femigod
10 сағат бұрын
Thank you!!
@TheFinnGamer
Ай бұрын
I own most of these cameras myself (minus the vhs/hi-8 ones, the Contax and the g7x). For the Canon Super 8mm, have you seen any issues with overexposure when shooting 500T? I know that it doesn't 'support' 500 speed film because it didn't exist yet when it was released! So I try to shoot 250D or Tri-X instead. I've also seen some slight battery improvements putting my A7s into Flight mode, if you aren't already doing that!
@femigod
Ай бұрын
I have only ever shot 50D in my 310xl, but that is fascinating- I will definitely keep that in mind! Also great tip thank you so much- I think I remember hearing that somewhere about the Flight mode, so I will have to try it!
@prizepictures1
Ай бұрын
Love your work. Which large(r) format models do you recommend on a budget for someone who’s only shot 35mm?
@femigod
28 күн бұрын
Aw thank you so much!! I would say besides the Kiev 88, the bronica medium format cameras or the Pentax 645. I haven’t used those two yet but have heard good things and they’re all in about the same price range on eBay. You could also try to see if it’s possible to rent them somewhere before buying! Maybe on sharegrid haha.
@raymondramdass633
Ай бұрын
Awesome video!! I have a lot of similar cameras too you! Subscribed
@femigod
Ай бұрын
So cool!! And thank you for the sub!
@tonypmedia
Ай бұрын
You can remove that 30minute limit on your Sony camera. I do it to all my Sony cameras LOL.
@femigod
Ай бұрын
WHAT???? I honestly can't tell you why I've never googled this hahah. I don't usually use it for shoots anymore but that is still great to know, thank you.
@iM-mf1ke
Ай бұрын
man talk about going retro. Did you take all of the pictures? Can you talk about the scanning process please :-)
@femigod
Ай бұрын
I took all the pictures and video except the ones at 1:01-1:07 which were taken by my dad. I haven't scanned much on my own but it's something I'd like to try more.
@ChristianThueringer
Ай бұрын
great video, subbed! what lens you got on your sony?
@femigod
Ай бұрын
Hi thank you so much for watching!! In this video I have the Canon 24-70mm f/4 with macro mode. I'm usually either using that or my rokinon lens set (14mm, 24mm, 35mm, 85mm- all EF mount). The Leica R's also look really good on this camera too!
@bojantanasic221
Ай бұрын
Wow great cameras and content. Just curious what kind of setup you use for stabilizing your a7? I'm looking to buy a glidecam and try to learn to use it.
@femigod
Ай бұрын
Aw thank you so much! It's been awhile since I've had to use a stabilizer with it but I'll usually use a gimbal- I've used the Zhiyun crane but I know the new ronin ones are better haha. One of my friends has used the glidecam on a short film awhile back and I think he was pretty pleased with it!
@bojantanasic221
23 күн бұрын
@@femigod Thanks 🙂 Sorry for the late reply YT didn't notify me.
@fnshirokov
Ай бұрын
ого круто что сказать
@femigod
Ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@ImmaSayKOOHWIP
22 күн бұрын
I kinda understand the camera stopping after 30 minutes. how many scenes are you filming in 4k that are taking more than half an hour?
@femigod
22 күн бұрын
Interviews or live events!
@ImmaSayKOOHWIP
22 күн бұрын
@@femigod I guess, but was this camera made at a time where interviews and live events were common place? And if so was it at all made with that niche in mind? I only ask because I am actually genuinely curious. Trynna rationalize why it would stop after 30 minutes on one specific mode.
@stupidtuna
8 күн бұрын
@@ImmaSayKOOHWIP The A7s or some other Japanese cameras stops recording at 30 mins is due to the fact that according to Japanese regulations, cameras capable to do recordings over 30 mins will be classified as video recorders, making them falling into a different tax bracket and requirements, hence many of the manufacturers simply made the limit to 29mins 59 secs. I believe there are ways to bypass it tho
Do you print in a darkroom because if you don't sell them cameras and buy digital ones… we taking photography back. Imagine Robert Frank showing people cameras it an apparatus that's all
@femigod
Ай бұрын
Yup I have both developed and printed my own photos.
@AI-Hallucination
Ай бұрын
@@femigod photography has become a master-slave dialect I am in the UK. LA.. Gary Winogrand did a lot of work in LA. LA always seems to be less known than New York I have always been more attracted to LA think its my music taste Korn Deftones haha system of a down
@dedelabinouze5110
29 күн бұрын
Is your boyfriend single ? i want a 645 so bad
@femigod
27 күн бұрын
Sorry you're out of luck ;-)
@axelstephan9198
Ай бұрын
Oh, if you are older, one gets bored by this kind of videos! Cameras familiar to everybody, bad pictures, nothing new you have to say. Sorry
@femigod
Ай бұрын
It's not for everyone, but thanks for the feedback!
@synlfo7828
Ай бұрын
if your camera is working correctly, focus is always a you problem. Took me a while to get focus quickly on a 4x5 but now its almost second nature.
@femigod
Ай бұрын
Definitely agreed, I realized after making this video that the commonality between my focus issues with the contax t2 and the canon 310xl was, at the end of it all, me. So now, I prefer to call it "artistic choice."
@stupidtuna
8 күн бұрын
The A7s or some other Japanese cameras stops recording at 30 mins is due to the fact that according to Japanese regulations, cameras capable to do recordings over 30 mins will be classified as video recorders, making them falling into a different tax bracket and requirements, hence many of the manufacturers simply made the limit to 29mins 59 secs. I believe there are ways to bypass it tho
@femigod
7 күн бұрын
Super helpful thank you, this makes total sense haha.
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