Thread: Anybody Still Using Film Cameras?

I wonder if anybody out there is still using film cameras? I haven't used one since 2002, but I don't really like using digital cameras. For a start, there are too many functions. Also, there is much less challenge involved since it is possible to use Photoshop to rescue the vast majority of "bad photographs".

What I mean by "bad photographs" are those that are incorrectly exposed, or have the wrong colour balance.

I still have a selection of film camera and lenses that are no longer used or have not been used at all.

My parents, not very technically minded, still take a 35mm camera when they go on holiday. They might be the last people in Britain.

Classic cameras good for collections

No, we don't use cameras with film anymore.

When will they stop developing film rolls anyway? I have tons from wrestling events I went to over the years I have yet to develop.

Kodak has stopped making film.

Now leaving Fuji of Japan the only film manufacturer left.

Fuji says they will continue production for an unknown period of years.

I still use film cameras I prefer them actually to the digital ones

Originally Posted by zxpro168

I wonder if anybody out there is still using film cameras? I haven't used one since 2002, but I don't really like using digital cameras. For a start, there are too many functions. Also, there is much less challenge involved since it is possible to use Photoshop to rescue the vast majority of "bad photographs".

What I mean by "bad photographs" are those that are incorrectly exposed, or have the wrong colour balance.

I still have a selection of film camera and lenses that are no longer used or have not been used at all.

there's some truth to that with PS but like my pappy once said, no matter how much you polish a terd, it's still a terd. PS is a compliment to my photography, not the terd polisher.

yeah, for the average user...they will never even understand 71% of the functions of a prosumer type camera. they just buy it thinking hey, expensive camera = good pictures

Originally Posted by CountryBoy

My parents, not very technically minded, still take a 35mm camera when they go on holiday. They might be the last people in Britain.

I beleive they are

Originally Posted by Kalina

When will they stop developing film rolls anyway? I have tons from wrestling events I went to over the years I have yet to develop.

much like undeveloped film has a "use by" date, exposed film is the same way. You should get those rolls developed ASAP...if they are even still good!

Originally Posted by Kaos

I still use film cameras I prefer them actually to the digital ones

pro's and con's to both. DSLR's are hard to beat though, instant feedback. If I had all the time & $$ in the world I'd like Film > Dig...otherwise not even close for me in my current state

Originally Posted by iowadawg

Kodak has stopped making film.

Now leaving Fuji of Japan the only film manufacturer left.

Fuji says they will continue production for an unknown period of years.

Kodak stopped making normal film, or film targeting normal users. They still make some, specially on the B&W market.

As a general answer, I wrote something about this some time ago. If you're interested. Are digital cameras destroying photography?

Originally Posted by amarques

Kodak stopped making normal film, or film targeting normal users. They still make some, specially on the B&W market.

As a general answer, I wrote something about this some time ago. If you're interested. Are digital cameras destroying photography?

good read, I concur wholeheartedly. digital gives anyone with a pulse that false sense of "Iknowwhati'mdoingmanship"

I can't even visit photo groups @ myspace anymore (other than my own) b/c the pictures posted for the most part are absolute garbage!

Okay, I should have said: Koday quit making mass market films, but still making specialized film.

Right you are...

Originally Posted by CountryBoy

My parents, not very technically minded, still take a 35mm camera when they go on holiday. They might be the last people in Britain.

Nope, 2nd last. My mother does love her disposeable cameras. The results usually look all the same.


I still have a Pentax K1000 I got in 94, or 95. Probably won't use it again but it does have sentimental value.

Originally Posted by timsdd

much like undeveloped film has a "use by" date, exposed film is the same way. You should get those rolls developed ASAP...if they are even still good!

I am sure they're no good but it's worth a try. I'll get new pics in a couple weeks to make up for it, Wrestling will be in town, and I am going. :love:

Originally Posted by Kalina

I am sure they're no good but it's worth a try. I'll get new pics in a couple weeks to make up for it, Wrestling will be in town, and I am going. :love:

I didn't know you liked wrestling

Originally Posted by timsdd

I didn't know you liked wrestling

I'll wrestle you.

Originally Posted by Kalina

I'll wrestle you.

sweet pal, looking fwd to that and likewise wiki is making bets and ordering pay per view as I type

I wonder if somebody can update me on the current state of digital photography vs film. Has it approached or surpassed film in terms of resolution, and colour rendering? Are wedding studios using medium format digital cameras rather than film cameras?

Originally Posted by zxpro168

I wonder if somebody can update me on the current state of digital photography vs film. Has it approached or surpassed film in terms of resolution, and colour rendering? Are wedding studios using medium format digital cameras rather than film cameras?

surpassed probably not, more like equal i bet but i haven't really read anything to back that up.

I am still using an analog kodak camera, it works good with me. I am thinking of buying a digital camera soon.

Thank You
Chuman

Nope, not since I was a child. Now it's all about digital.

I haven't shot film since 2001.

Originally Posted by savantcreative

I haven't shot film since 2001.

I made the switch a little later, 2003ish maybe end of 2002

so what was your first digital then? Sony Maciva with 3-1/2" floppies

I used to have a commercial studio and I was using a camera that Fuji lent me. I can't remember the model. Then I used some of the old doorstop Kodak things. I finally got a Sigma SD9 in 2004 and then moved to the Canon Mark II a couple of years ago.

What do you shoot with now?

Best regards-

Originally Posted by savantcreative

I used to have a commercial studio and I was using a camera that Fuji lent me. I can't remember the model. Then I used some of the old doorstop Kodak things. I finally got a Sigma SD9 in 2004 and then moved to the Canon Mark II a couple of years ago.

What do you shoot with now?

Best regards-

Mark II sweet. If I shot sports I would def save the pennies for a MIII

top to bottom

started on the film, Minolta Maxxum 7000
then Fuji Finepix 6900
then Canon Digital Rebel (300D)
then Canon Digital Rebel XTi (400D)

now:

Body: Canon 40D
Most used lens, my pride and joy: Canon 24-105/4L IS
Lenses: Canon 50/1.4, and Canon: 70-200/4, Sigma, 105macro/2.8 & 12-24/4.5-5.6;
Flashes: EF-500 DG Super Flash, Sigma EM-140 DG RING ETTL FLASH, Sunpak FP-38 Flat Panel Flash
Tri-pod: Bogen / Manfrotto 3001N Tripod Legs (Chrome); Tri-Pod HEAD: Bogen - Manfrotto 3265 Grip Action Ball Head with Quick Release
CFC: Sandisk 4GB EXTREME DUCATI COMPACT FLASH CARD, Kingston 2GB High Speed, 2-1GB Kingston

I really need pics of all that stuf!

Nice rig.

Canon is really making some beautiful equipment these days.

Best regards-

Originally Posted by savantcreative

Nice rig.

Canon is really making some beautiful equipment these days.

Best regards-

thanks.

oh, I forgot I have a 68mm (3pc) extension tube set (pictured here with my macro & ring flash

AND a 3X tele (yeah, I know) also pictured with the 70-200

here is the kicker though, the 3X DOES NOT WORK with the 40D & 70-200!! It worked fine with the XTi :evil:

Its funny that i had almost forgotten that they even exist some older members of my family still use them though.

Originally Posted by timsdd

3-1/2" floppies

Is that perverted? :eek:

Hey!!!

My first digital was one of those floppy ones!!! LOL

Althou that is the only "Floppy" thing around my house!!!LOL

Originally Posted by LeenkzMike

Hey!!!

My first digital was one of those floppy ones!!! LOL

Althou that is the only "Floppy" thing around my house!!!LOL

It must be tough to go around with a constant hard one. Does Timmy know all about it?

Yep:

Carry a dozen doughnuts and two cups of coffee with no problems!!!

Hot Sauce!!

Originally Posted by Colleen

It must be tough to go around with a constant hard one. Does Timmy know all about it?

the bottle sez, call a doctor if the condition persists for more than 4 hours mg::twisted:

raging! mg::twisted:

When I see the commercials and I hear that, I go, why????

Originally Posted by timsdd

the bottle sez, call a doctor if the condition persists for more than 4 hours mg::twisted:

raging! mg::twisted:

It would be funny to see a 4 hour boner.

Originally Posted by LeenkzMike

When I see the commercials and I hear that, I go, why????

need to hang some sheet rock? lost your hammer? not to worry!

My point exactly:

It also works for demolition, and remodeling!!!!! LOL

Ok, I don't have a penis and you two are making me cringe!

Penis: Not a weapon! :P

Originally Posted by Colleen

Ok, I don't have a penis and you two are making me cringe!

Penis: Not a weapon! :P

don't be the silly! of course not, it's a tool

Originally Posted by timsdd

don't be the silly! of course not, it's a tool

Something to drill holes with?