Feeling the Film Luv'

jkapcoe · Feb 22, 2010

So, as some might already know I am pretty new to the world of film photography. I have a Hasselblad 500cm and I just love the thing. I went for a walk the other day just to take some pictures with it and I have to say that it was one of the most calming, tranquil, and fun times I have had with a camera (and I do love my DSLR as well - so this is saying a lot). I can see why so many people talk about the process of taking pictures. I have always been more interested in getting "the shot" then I was about the process. There is definitely something to be said for enjoying the process as well.

I have not developed any of the film yet, which I plan to do shortly, but I am not sure that it matters for this first roll of film. I just really...really...really enjoyed just taking the pictures.

asp.artist · Feb 22, 2010

It is fun! And addictive.

perkeleellinen · Feb 22, 2010

I like to cycle into town rather than drive. I end up in the same place, but the journey is more fun.

cdowell · Feb 22, 2010

A lot of people think developing film is boring, but I even enjoy that part of the process. I'm curious to know how the pictures will turn out and can't wait to find out. I bet you'll enjoy developing film, too.

Alex1994 · Feb 22, 2010

Nothing beats the precise clicks of an aperture ring, the smooth action of the focusing ring and the mechanical ker-thunk when you hit the shutter ;-)

Time Freeze · Feb 22, 2010

cdowell said:
A lot of people think developing film is boring, but I even enjoy that part of the process. I'm curious to know how the pictures will turn out and can't wait to find out. I bet you'll enjoy developing film, too.

Nothing beats the thrill (or disappointment ) of seeing your negatives after developing. To see 12,24 or 36 of your photos all lined up on the film. It's great!

imokruok · Feb 22, 2010

Totally agree with you. When I am with my digital cameras, I become a forensic photographer, because I know I can quickly take 10 images of the same thing and hope that 1 of the 10 gives me the look that I want. I don't make much of an effort to really analyze lighting and composition. But film is a different story. You know you're limited by the number of exposures and type of the film in the camera. So you really take the time to look for the perfect shot and think about how you'll get it to show up best with only a few shots.

I rather like the developing process too, although I still am only doing B&W, and wouldn't trust any of my color shots to my own hands unless it's a throw-away roll. I remember the first time (just last year, actually) that I developed my own B&W. I pulled the developed negatives out of the can to hang them up, and exclaimed "holy s***, it works!!" Awesome feeling.

wblynch · Feb 25, 2010

What I like about film is knowing that little strip of plastic was there with me when the picture was taken and the image was formed by the very light reflected from that scene.

Not a bunch of electrons bouncing around on a memory chip turned into pits on a CD or some other transmogrification... no - the ACTUAL LIGHT.

Looking at a decades old negative of a long lost relative or friend, I see physical evidence of their existence.

timtheskeetshooter · Feb 25, 2010

wblynch said:
Looking at a decades old negative of a long lost relative or friend, I see physical evidence of their existence.

Well said!!

-Tim

Feeling the Film Luv'

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