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I've switched to the Dark Side (no, Literally).

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Synomis192:
By the Dark side, I mean the dark room (see what I did there *badumtssss*)

I've recently purchased a Canon AE-1 film camera from eBay for $25.00. It was in great condition, I mean it looked like it was brand new. The only thing that was missing was a camera battery door. I replaced it just as soon as I go it.

I've got to say, I've never shot film before. But, WOW it's a fun hobby. For some reason having film makes me think about my shots more. And the fact that the camera came with a Canon FL 24mm f/3.5, It made me use my feet a lot to get my subject right where I wanted it to be.

And developing the film is a fun job. I don't understand why people moan and grippe about having to spend 20min just to develop one roll of film. I thought it was extremely fun and interesting at the same time.

Now, I understand that a lot of you here shoot digital. And that Film is basically dead. But, I was wondering if there was anyone out there who could suggest any good lenses for a film body. FD or FL. Also, I'd like to hear some suggestions on film. I've heard that the Kodak T-Max 400 (the one i've been using) is a really good film.

Mt Spokane Photography:
I've been there.  Chemicals can cause allergies, processing B&W film is easy, but you could not process Kodachrome and Ektachrome came out poorly.  I think I processed some negative colpr film, but temperatures with color film were critical and I did not have any thermostatically controlled baths, but used a large tub with water hot enough to achieve the right temperature and placed my developing trays in that.  ... I don't even like to think about that.  I still have a couple of film developing canisters, but gave away my three enlargers to a local high school last year.  I was glad to hear they could use them.
 
Its making prints that is the tedious work, so if a person plans to just scan the film, its much easier, becase they are basically just converting it to digital, and they are then into digital photography and editing.
 
 

RLPhoto:
Does you hand smell like Fixer? If it does, Your a true photographer.  ;D

mws:
Congrats. I recently bought a Mamiya 645. My chemicals came in the mail yesterday, I was going to try to develop some stuff this weekend.

tron:

--- Quote from: Synomis192 on April 23, 2012, 11:36:52 AM ---By the Dark side, I mean the dark room (see what I did there *badumtssss*)

I've recently purchased a Canon AE-1 film camera from eBay for $25.00. It was in great condition, I mean it looked like it was brand new. The only thing that was missing was a camera battery door. I replaced it just as soon as I go it.

I've got to say, I've never shot film before. But, WOW it's a fun hobby. For some reason having film makes me think about my shots more. And the fact that the camera came with a Canon FL 24mm f/3.5, It made me use my feet a lot to get my subject right where I wanted it to be.

And developing the film is a fun job. I don't understand why people moan and grippe about having to spend 20min just to develop one roll of film. I thought it was extremely fun and interesting at the same time.

Now, I understand that a lot of you here shoot digital. And that Film is basically dead. But, I was wondering if there was anyone out there who could suggest any good lenses for a film body. FD or FL. Also, I'd like to hear some suggestions on film. I've heard that the Kodak T-Max 400 (the one i've been using) is a really good film.

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You sent me back 16-17 years! It was interesting! Still I would suggest a few things for compatibility reasons:

1. Pick a C41 process film like Ilford XP2. (Also Kodak has one). I know you will miss half of the fun and you will have to find a lab to get the negatives processed.

However, you will be satisfied when in the future you will scan the negatives and be able to use ICE to remove scratches, marks, dust etc. ICE cannot be used on a typical b&w film.

80% of my b&w negatives are NOT of this type and you cannot imagine how many small marks they have! It is practically impossible to remove them all in PP.

2. Get an analog EOS like EOS1n or any other analog body you prefer. Then you will be able to build a system and merely add a digital SLR when you feel to.

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