It think that, like a view camera, you don't have to know much about photography to know it's not a digital camera. For many people, it may be the first time they've seen one in person.
It think that, like a view camera, you don't have to know much about photography to know it's not a digital camera. For many people, it may be the first time they've seen one in person.If anyone comments to me at all about using film it’s always positive. Most people I encounter, regardless of age, think it’s cool. Many have been digital photographers, actually.
I do get asked about the availability of film once in while. “Yes, it’s still being made and not too hard to find.”
I agree with others who have experienced more interest from strangers when using TLRs. I don’t know what it is about a TLR, but I got into five different conversations this past Sunday while I was using my Rolleiflex. People really react to it.
I wonder whether oil and watercolor painters fight with each other on internet forums.
I am interested in keeping film available. The younger a new user is, the greater the longevity of their use. Also, there is a very specific demographic that certain companies are interested in, and I am on my way out of it (along with many others).Why? Each generation grows up in a different world and that is how it should be.
I am always nice and try to win people over. We need more people using film... the younger the better.
I agree with others who have experienced more interest from strangers when using TLRs. I don’t know what it is about a TLR, but I got into five different conversations this past Sunday while I was using my Rolleiflex. People really react to it.
was just so blown away, I didn't even know what to say....I just shrugged my shoulders and said, "good to know. Thanks." and walked away.
A few ask if "can still buy film?", which seems kinda dumb when you think about it, ...
I often go out with a 35mm SLR around my neck. By now I am well accustomed to complete strangers asking all manner of questions...as I'm sure all of you are too...
"Is that a film Camera?"
"Can you still get film for that?"
"Is that a black and white camera?" ---- yes, people really ask me this.
"Why don't you go digital?"
I occasionally get the devout digital imager that, essentially, informs me that they went digital, I should too, I'm dumb if don't ...but this doesn't really seem to happen too much any more.
This past weekend I experienced a new one...I was out in the woods and a digital imager confronted me. He asserted (wasn't asking but telling ) that...
"You cannot get film for that anymore."
"You cannot get it processed anymore."
I was just so blown away, I didn't even know what to say....I just shrugged my shoulders and said, "good to know. Thanks." and walked away.
... In France years ago I was using a Graflex Series D and some lady told me I was a Hallucination . She probably hasn't seen another film camera or another camera from the 20s since
Is it too much too ask for mature adults to ignore "photography deniers" instead of getting their shorts in a bunch about it?
What I encounter tends to follow the camera I am using. The more "exotic", the more people are just curious. I've never run in to anyone aggressively telling me how out of touch I am, but if so I"d probably just say "pardon moi, je ne parle parle Anglais". Or even better, to really throw them off, "summimasen, Eego wa wakrimasen desu". That should do it.
Is it too much too ask for mature adults to ignore "photography deniers" instead of getting their shorts in a bunch about it?
Can you describe the "it" one does or does not get. I shoot both digital and film up to 4x5 and haven't a clue what you are talking about. They are different tools. It seems like you are just making a general put down because someone has made a different choice.Best reply is ask what is the most memorable photo. Odds are it was shot on film. Digital works for a lot of applications better than film. But until some genius comes up with 8x10 and larger sensors there will always be film. People that argue film vs digital simply do not understand photography. Looking at a large format or medium format ground glass is usually enough to "get it"
OrNaruhodo.
I have a D5, D3, and a D850. I get digital. I also have a 8x10 Deardorff , when you look at the character of a 19 inch lens and a 1/2 inch depth of field that's "It" There's also nothing like a 8x10 contact print on chloride paper. Do you get 20 x 24 Polaroid? That's IT. I'm not putting down anything . I think cell phone cameras are amazing. Now that I think of it I need to buy a new iPhone.Can you describe the "it" one does or does not get. I shoot both digital and film up to 4x5 and haven't a clue what you are talking about. They are different tools. It seems like you are just making a general put down because someone has made a different choice.
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