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first world problems...

BradS

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Having enough cameras and lenses that, by the time the prints come back from the lab, I've forgotten what camera or lens was used. Never had this problem when I was young because I only had one camera and two lenses and the focal lengths were far enough apart that it was easy to tell which was which.

What "first world problems" (related to photography, of course) have you experienced?
 
All of photography is "first world"... problem or not... really.

My biggest "first world photography problem" is not getting out to enough scenic places... so I end up playing with cameras more than photographing with them.
 
Photography wouldn't exist without first world innovation!

But to stay on topic, the lifestyle provided by these innovations make slacking off too easy.
 
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"Should I abandone film because of air travel use of CT scanners at the Security check, and be a turncoat and use a digital camera?!"
 
First world solution #1: dictate a description of the photo and the equipment used into your smartphone.
First world solution #2: Use a digital camera and lens system that automatically records metadata for each shot.
 
wiltw said:
"Should I abandone film because of air travel use of CT scanners at the Security check, and be a turncoat and use a digital camera?!"
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It isn't a question about betrayal (being a turncoat),
It is a question about being effectively prevented from using what you want to use.
I would suggest doing what you can, enjoying what you can, and advocating for what you prefer.
 
MattKing said:
It isn't a question about betrayal (being a turncoat),
It is a question about being effectively prevented from using what you want to use.
I would suggest doing what you can, enjoying what you can, and advocating for what you prefer.
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Judging from the attitudes of a lot of analog photographers, someone who uses even a Hybrid workflow is close to a turncoat.
 
wiltw said:
Judging from the attitudes of a lot of analog photographers, someone who uses even a Hybrid workflow is close to a turncoat.
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I blame a commercial industry that abandoned affordable analog printing.
 
wiltw said:
Judging from the attitudes of a lot of analog photographers, someone who uses even a Hybrid workflow is close to a turncoat.
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Not according to most of the film shooters and darkroom printers I know - who are comfortable in their analogue preferences, while using digital when and where the situation mandates it.
Or in many cases, happily incorporate digital elements in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment.
Use what brings you joy, in the circumstances that permit that use.
And seek out opportunities to expand the availability of things that are hard to find.
In response to George Mann, there are labs local to me that will make analogue prints for me. They just aren't cheap, because they only do so on a custom basis.
 
I don't disagree at all, and I have wholly embraced digital...they keep getting rid of my favorite emulsions, my favorite color print paper, 220 format, Polaroid for 4x5,..almost driving me away!
 
Ya, the demise of Polaroid almost did me in. I was into Polaroid transfers… and then my world ended.
 
Pieter12 said:
First world solution #1: dictate a description of the photo and the equipment used into your smartphone.
First world solution #2: Use a digital camera and lens system that automatically records metadata for each shot.
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I actually use an F6 a lot. I like my FM3A more. It's my go-to since I got it, and have been trying an F3, but when I'm experimenting the F6 writes exif data. I specifically got it because I started back on film with medium format and when I have that giant beast out people always talk to me while I'm working. With the distractions, I was forgetting to record things when shooting. With the F6 I can box an exposure to learn how a film stock reacts, for instance, and be super lazy about writing anything down.

I'd like another F6, but holy geez did they dry up in the used market after I bought mine. First world problems right there.


wiltw said:
Judging from the attitudes of a lot of analog photographers, someone who uses even a Hybrid workflow is close to a turncoat.
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Yes, that seems to be the case. But I contend that isn't the opinion of anyone worth listening to. The No True Scottsman fallacy is just an absolute favorite of internet autists and self appointed gatekeepers. And thirteen year olds trying to act cool, I guess.

I shoot film only because I want to. I don't have room to build a darkroom where I can print my own, but I wanted to use film again, so I'm hybrid. A local place makes lovely prints when I want to see something for reals. And I enjoy doing it. Once we reach the fact that I am doing what I enjoy for my hobby, I'm not sure why the opinion of anyone on the subject of whether or not my art is done using their methods matters.
 
"I can't get the film or paper I want." I suppose is a major first world problem...but I make do with some old world solutions for now.
 
Photographers aren’t the only ones to suffer from narrowing choices of material. In just a few short years NYC lost all real art supply stores. They died off just as rapidly as camera and photography stores.
 
guangong said:
Photographers aren’t the only ones to suffer from narrowing choices of material. In just a few short years NYC lost all real art supply stores. They died off just as rapidly as camera and photography stores.
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Yes, its a real shame. I remember Pearl Paint on Canal Street. I used to buy Rapidografs and India Ink supplies there. They closed in 2014.
 
George Mann said:
Ain't nothin good left in this world!
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The Internet, however, gives us a chance to buy stuff from the past. Fountain pens, Indian Motorcycles and parts, a vintage percolator (just bought one) and on and on.

Don't give up ... move backwards.

Bob
 
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