Regarding scanning your own negatives, I recommend that people who are on a budget that don't have a digital camera or film scanner check their local library for a film scanner. Mine let's me check out a Plustek 8100 (with a laptop that has the software already downloaded) for 24 hours at a time.

@elsvanopstal

9 күн бұрын

What a great tip! Thanks for sharing :)

Developing your fillm yourself is so much fun. Not is it only cheaper but is so great to do the whole proces yourself. Developing B&W film is also not that difficult.

@RickLeMon

11 күн бұрын

A couple days ago I developed my first roll of film in decades. It's like magic when you see the negatives

I follow all of these tips (more or less). Processing film at home is pretty easy--anyone who can read instructions and is willing to take the time can do it. When our local labs shut down during COVID, I started processing color and black and white at home and have never looked back. I can do BW for about $1 US a roll in chemicals; about $1.50 for color. I scan on a flatbed scanner and print only a very few images. I would recommend to anyone looking to buy a camera to find out about photo walks or camera swap meets in their area. You'll find people there who probably have cameras to sell and who would love to talk to you and give advice.

@MARKLINMAN1

5 күн бұрын

What is a good scanner to buy? 500 USD MAX. I develop my own film but shoot with my digi cam to convert them to digital but I have to shoot 1 negative at a time. I would love to scan say 5 Negatives at one time. Thanks in advance.

Sound advice. I have two film cameras, a Canon EOS 500, which I bought for myself, and used until I moved on to digital, and a Practika, which was recently given to me by a friend. I'm now inspired to order some film and try them out. I doubt that I'll go down the road of processing at home, but like the idea of photographing the negatives and converting them to positives. Might try that! 🙂

never forget 1/2 frame is basically movie film size! It enlarges nicely, fitting photo paper better than regular 35mm.

When in the distant past I have sent my film out to a lab for processing, it often comes back with dust, scratches and even finger prints. I have been processing my own film, both black and white an color, for the last 35 years. I bulk load my black and white film for about $1.10US per 36 exposure roll. Color negative chemistry now costs about $20US for 8 rolls, if you shop carefully.

I haven't shot film for quite a few years but when I did I use to bulk load and develop my self even had a darkroom but that was even longer time ago. Still have a few film cameras and keep meaning to give them a go.

Amazing!

@elsvanopstal

11 күн бұрын

Thank you very much!

Always look forward to your videos and yes, I follow all of these tips. I've standardised on Fomapan for B&W (although Foma 200 in 120 size is horrid) and Kodak Gold in colour. Yay :-))

Even me, who doesn't shoot film, found your video entertaining :-)

@elsvanopstal

11 күн бұрын

Ha thank you! 😄

Great video! You are such a good speaker; I have no place to develop my film but I usually can shoot 1-2 rolls per month (sometimes). I do digital also. I especilly like cameras with CCD sensors. I don't really have a favorite film camera but I love my pentax 645. Oh yeah, there's more, but maybe another time. Digital cameras: nikon d600, and canon 5d. Anyway, please keep making videos, it's a pleasure watching you talk about stuff, you are so smart, funny, and likeable.

@elsvanopstal

10 күн бұрын

Aww thank you so much! :)

Els when test of Pentax 17?😊

@elsvanopstal

11 күн бұрын

Oh I’d love to but they’d have to send me one 😉

#11 know the manufacturers and their products. Many of the "fancy brands" (JCH Streetpan, Kosmo, catlab x320 to name a few) are just rebranded Foma, Agfa Aviphot or Kentmere emulsions at a much higher price

Does anyone know if you’re scanning with your digital camera what lens do you need?

@jantielens

10 күн бұрын

A macro lens with 1/1 magnification is the best. But I guess any lens that allows you to focus close can be used. You can even use your phone or tablet as a lightbox (especially for b/w film).

Hi Els, sound advice. I think the reason why Practika cameras are looked down on is they get included in the same category as the Russian cameras. The East German engineers innovated and improved their designs over the years.

@user-ve3gh5xg9q

11 күн бұрын

My own Praktica Super TL is awesome😍

@elsvanopstal

11 күн бұрын

Oh I see. Thanks for the insight! 🙂

@user-ve3gh5xg9q

11 күн бұрын

@@elsvanopstal these beautiful photos from this Practika and these... 🦵🦵🤫. Subscriptions are growing. Way to go. But you can see progress in your blogs and the camera likes you👍

There are lots of people shooting Leica's and Hassleblad's and taking really mediocre photos because they are simply not very good photographers.

Definitely, try bulk loading. It is far less expensive than buying pre-rolled film, even considering the initial outlay of a bulk loader and empty cassettes. Plus, you gain the option of loading however many exposures you want on the roll.

@elsvanopstal

9 күн бұрын

Yes it’s definitely sth I want to try! The fact that you can choose the amount of exposures yourself seems like a big plus to me.

@jasongold6751

8 күн бұрын

Bulk film in Toronto is NO bargain, might as well but boxed film..

it is not expensive, as I have already written here. Of course, if someone wants to have a darkroom, they have to spend more, but it is also a one-time expense and then only chemicals. But I'm going a different way. Scan the negatives and that's it. Today, analog photography is both cheaper and easier than when it was widely used. a lot of cheap cameras because they are cheap after all, except for the top and cult models. In addition, there is a lot of free advice on the Internet and bliss like this one here 👍. As for movie prices, I haven't smoked or drank since I was born. No spend beyond my mean and I spend more on sweets each month than one roll of film. And 36 photos every month is really a lot. And the most important. Nowadays, analog photography serves as a hobby. We use digital cameras in commercial applications. so we don't have to be a perfect film photographer. We treat it as fun and a break from everyday life

No. I really Really don't want a leica. Hate Rangefinders and the price tag. I used to help promote a camera show where I live. The owners paid me in film and cameras. The owners passed away and could not get in touch with the grandson . We were going to keep it going. if you buy a 3 pack of Ultramax from B&H in NYC it is cheaper. My photo store has a lab and sells all types of film and digital and the lab does a great job of it. I just read china is going to start making Fuji film for fuji.