back to the basics

Jason and Trev bond over the simpler things in life.
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  • @kenmatcha5492
    @kenmatcha54922 жыл бұрын

    It's not about how expensive your camera is. It's not about using the highest end gear. It's about the crunchwrap supreme extra large baja blast combo and a beautiful sunset. -Jason

  • @ProcessedNegative
    @ProcessedNegative2 жыл бұрын

    Mmmm serotonin on a Thursday

  • @TheBandrick
    @TheBandrick2 жыл бұрын

    this dude single-handedly cancelled film community by releasing a video on 35mm gold when everyone is talking about 120 gold

  • @orion7741

    @orion7741

    2 жыл бұрын

    meh, they are the exact same thing though....

  • @cornelius9836

    @cornelius9836

    Жыл бұрын

    I dont think what this comment said will happen happened

  • @edoardogamba6141
    @edoardogamba61412 жыл бұрын

    Grainy balls

  • @Shrek_Has_Covid19

    @Shrek_Has_Covid19

    2 жыл бұрын

    grainy balls are better than grainy fart

  • @timgehrsitz3267
    @timgehrsitz32672 жыл бұрын

    The statement about how all you need is a camera that works is so true: I've been shooting on a $16 Minolta Freedom Zoom 105-i, a weird looking point and shoot, and the results I've gotten are fantastic. Go buy a used camera and give it some love

  • @cgphotographics1926

    @cgphotographics1926

    Жыл бұрын

    Totally agree. I operate a £14 Pentax ME Super and a £20 Canon 1000FN. Both great cameras and not necessarily the “cool kids” of film. The Pentax does still tick the aesthetics box though…

  • @bradymcgowan272

    @bradymcgowan272

    Жыл бұрын

    I’ve got the same camera for the same price and I agree

  • @aristoioannidis7490
    @aristoioannidis74902 жыл бұрын

    Outstanding stuff Jason. The double exposure taken of you was sublime.

  • @Nolimitscomedy
    @Nolimitscomedy2 жыл бұрын

    I love the feature of the 'late age' film cameras. That is how I started. The first camera i ever owned was a film camera, a Minolta Maxxum 4. I picked it up for 50 bucks. I was very grateful I got a camera like that, because the autofocus and "it will do everything for you mode" was nice has a first time photographer. I later inherited my grandmother's AE-1, but I am glad I didn't start there.

  • @prylosecorsomething3194

    @prylosecorsomething3194

    Жыл бұрын

    I just bought a Canon rebel ti 35mm and as someone who's familiar with digital but brand new to film I really appreciate that the camera will do things for me so I don't ruin expensive film

  • @PissBoys
    @PissBoys2 жыл бұрын

    I unabashedly love Gold 200, and always will. No matter how many different films I use, Gold 200 will always be that warm blanket waiting at home. It was the first film I ever used (because it was all I had access to), and the results I got with it were what hooked me on film photography.

  • @stephenhurling
    @stephenhurling2 жыл бұрын

    Liked for the Capa gag, those rooftops and that feeling when you discover new music.

  • @KurtRatliff
    @KurtRatliff2 жыл бұрын

    I love the FD 35-105! Having a constant somewhat decent aperture al through the range AND being par focal is nice. Completely underrated. Awkward as hell to walk around with all day, though.

  • @lukesteele5013

    @lukesteele5013

    2 жыл бұрын

    My exact opinion. I've had it for ~4 months and my only gripe is the weight, but nothing's perfect lol

  • @rcdaddy1027

    @rcdaddy1027

    2 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love my 35-105. It is pure perfection

  • @arupp1878

    @arupp1878

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@lukesteele5013 been thinking about how heavy and awkward it is since seeing it at the start 😆

  • @Dennis94913

    @Dennis94913

    2 жыл бұрын

    are these lenses f 3.5 constant aperture?

  • @KurtRatliff

    @KurtRatliff

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Dennis94913 Yep, 3.5 constant aperture.

  • @GabrielGGabGattringer
    @GabrielGGabGattringer2 жыл бұрын

    «whatever camera suits your needs. Who cares?» I needed to hear this, thanks. On my hunt for my very first analog film camera I very often get caught up on what the Instagram algorithm likes the most.

  • @briangaroutte7233
    @briangaroutte72332 жыл бұрын

    Pacifica! A lovely surf spot off of the old Coast Highway. Thanks for bringing the sauce with you whenever you deliver J.

  • @yannickzapfe2880
    @yannickzapfe28802 жыл бұрын

    This is one of my favourite videos on your channel! I really love the foggy mood and the compositions of the photos!!

  • @trajtemberg
    @trajtemberg2 жыл бұрын

    Ae-1/FD 35-105/Kodak Gold 200/Cloudy day... I think you found a winning combination. Some of the best tones I've seen on your channel.

  • @bartromanowski1262
    @bartromanowski1262 Жыл бұрын

    That double exposure at 8:20 is awesome

  • @josephschimmer302
    @josephschimmer3022 жыл бұрын

    Haha, that Robert Capa joke! Amazing light BTW

  • @9horizon40
    @9horizon402 жыл бұрын

    man your videos are so soothing . the places u go are soo good adn i relaly feel the vibe your route 66 is the best one . i would love to see more videos like these .

  • @orestes1984
    @orestes19842 жыл бұрын

    I have some god tier level cameras such as the Minolta A7 (it has a 1/8000 shutter speed and auto focus) you can still buy a Minolta (Sony) A7 for about $150. It's actual qualities sits somewhere between a Nikon F4 and F6 and alongside the Minolta Alpha A9 (the Minolta A9 has a 1/16000 shutter, which is unheard of in any camera since) as god tier film SLRs which are for some reason underlooked, I also have a MUP (Mamiya Universal Press) which is now only just receiving the notoriety it deserves (more so the Polaroid version) as the Polaroid Goose which now has printable Instax backs. I also have a Konica AR based FS-1 as the first mechanical film camera with an auto winder (again Konica is only beginning to be recognised for it's AR lenses). All of these are great cameras. The point is, sometimes it's worth it to shoot with a camera everyone else hates especially with film, because that just means the gear is cheaper for you to buy, and you can laugh at everyone else for paying too much. I bought all of these cameras before their prices will inevitably go up.

  • @rickdacosta9727
    @rickdacosta97272 жыл бұрын

    The AE-1 is more popular cause it has that 1970's film camera vibe. The Elan feels like shooting a modern camera with the iso stuck at 6400 with a tiny memory card. Modern Canon lenses really do render colors wonderfully.

  • @zinon_photo
    @zinon_photo2 жыл бұрын

    A grainy days video is the best part of any week

  • @clperson17
    @clperson172 жыл бұрын

    Sensational video, Jason. Beautiful shots as well👍

  • @jakekraus6994
    @jakekraus69942 жыл бұрын

    This video is honestly just wow. Thank you! Such a pleasure to watch!

  • @palladiumoncarbon
    @palladiumoncarbon2 жыл бұрын

    3:20 - just like a Hopper you nailed it

  • @ReimannPembroke
    @ReimannPembroke2 жыл бұрын

    Dude that photo at 7:47 is amazing! love the way the Gold 200 rendered that landscape.

  • @FlosBlog
    @FlosBlog2 жыл бұрын

    I loved the ae1 ever since I started film photography two months ago

  • @fakename287

    @fakename287

    2 жыл бұрын

    lmao

  • @shaferproductions1963
    @shaferproductions19632 жыл бұрын

    Another great video! I have both the Elan 7e and AE-1 myself. The Elan 7e is great for when I want more dependability, and the AE-1 is great for when I want the classic film experience.

  • @olympus2OM
    @olympus2OM2 жыл бұрын

    Nice shots and the sea.

  • @glemmeren
    @glemmeren Жыл бұрын

    The place, the setting, and the taco bell view seems like it was from a dream.

  • @charliewaterman816
    @charliewaterman8162 жыл бұрын

    So glad I found your station. Love your videos and humor. My wife and I are right there with ya.... ya in that dark corner over there... shhh... don't worry 😅 keep up the great work! Love your style

  • @patrickmurphy6602
    @patrickmurphy66022 жыл бұрын

    good vid. great stuff as usual. like the double exposure from Trevor.

  • @BryanPearson
    @BryanPearson2 жыл бұрын

    Even though I don't shoot on film, it is where my photography adventure began. Not 100% sure how u ended up in my feed, but I'm glad it did. Maybe it's something about the near monotone/dry delivery or just how u describe things, but I thoroughly enjoy ur stuff I've seen so far. Leaving this comment because of the attitude u had at the end of this video -- I wish more photography channels stressed this. It's not about the gear, but the experience.

  • @dannysanchez6454
    @dannysanchez64542 жыл бұрын

    The AE-1 "somehow got recommended to everyone...". I agree, see them everywhere. Saw a guy walk into our local camera shop and buy one for $350. I used to have one that I bought for about $60 in perfect condition. Good, fun camera's.

  • @mp3remix171
    @mp3remix1712 жыл бұрын

    The cracking sound of my Friday beer matched the shutter sound at the 00:00 peerfectlyy

  • @ldstirling
    @ldstirling2 жыл бұрын

    Damn Jason, that 35-105mm lens is really one of their best FD zoom lenses. You've got the 2 ring version too.

  • @rcdaddy1027

    @rcdaddy1027

    2 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love mine

  • @areallyrealisticguyd4333

    @areallyrealisticguyd4333

    2 жыл бұрын

    I just got mine because of this video. Surprisingly KEH had them super cheap for being a top tier Fd zoom xD

  • @ldstirling

    @ldstirling

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@areallyrealisticguyd4333 Did you get the 2-ring version or the push-pull version. Typically the push-pull versions are cheaper. I see that KEH has a few different options for Canon 35-105mm lenses in "Ugly" condition.

  • @TheJose12367
    @TheJose123672 жыл бұрын

    Great Work!

  • @fieldofview-travelfilmlife64
    @fieldofview-travelfilmlife642 жыл бұрын

    my first film camera is also AE-1 as well and I love it!

  • @ogaffney
    @ogaffney2 жыл бұрын

    My favorite video of yours yet.

  • @satopsycho2152
    @satopsycho21522 жыл бұрын

    Recently started filming after few months of digitals.Love your photos.Thank you Jason.I hope I can shoot like you do

  • @almightysav2035
    @almightysav20352 жыл бұрын

    yep! Love my Rebel G and my AE-1P the same 🤞🏽

  • @briano5421
    @briano54212 жыл бұрын

    I think there was more back to basics then just the gear in this video. I LOVED the basics of the video as well. I felt like I was there with you walking, the basics of the video itself really made me like this video. THANK YOU for all of the videos!! Really liked this one!!

  • @briano5421

    @briano5421

    2 жыл бұрын

    i don’t have Telegram 🤷‍♂️

  • @DylanSpitz
    @DylanSpitz2 жыл бұрын

    Man, that comp at 8:07 is so nice. 👌

  • @hajime2803
    @hajime28032 жыл бұрын

    This content is - gold

  • @rebeccasuur
    @rebeccasuur2 жыл бұрын

    Your shots at the beach look like paintings. Loving the vibe.

  • @remodernist
    @remodernist2 жыл бұрын

    ive got a nikon f100 and its amazing, but i started with an FM2, and im glad i did. having to set everything manually is the best way to learn the basics IMO, then you can get some automatic features to save time and help you get the shot once you understand what the camera is doing

  • @tedayre
    @tedayre Жыл бұрын

    This is one of my fave videos - also Ultramax looked good!

  • @morokasolar
    @morokasolar Жыл бұрын

    You now my comfy vlog. Thank you.

  • @AlbertoFigueroaArquitectura
    @AlbertoFigueroaArquitectura2 жыл бұрын

    FINALLY a youtube channel with my dry sense of humor

  • @roywales4444
    @roywales4444 Жыл бұрын

    You're a funny dude and made me laugh even after having such a shitty day ... Thankyou & keep safe!

  • @christianpaul6893
    @christianpaul68932 жыл бұрын

    Yo I am so stoked about this feature! i've been following Trev since like 2014 early insta and that dude has inspired me so much!

  • @OneMonthTwoCameras
    @OneMonthTwoCameras2 жыл бұрын

    100% in agreement on these sleeper film cameras. Loved my AE1 but sold it for a profit and got a cheap Canon EOS bodies.

  • @JordanmKenna

    @JordanmKenna

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah--especially when you consider how broad the EF mount is.

  • @OneMonthTwoCameras

    @OneMonthTwoCameras

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@JordanmKenna 💯

  • @terrywbreedlove
    @terrywbreedlove2 жыл бұрын

    I bought a Olympus OMG/OM20 camera with 50mm1.8 at a yard sale for $20 it does everything I want. Aperture priority and manual exposures. Plus the lens is sharp contrasty and the color is spot on. I have shot Portra 160 and 400 and TRI-X 400 with great success. Why pay more for a Pro body.

  • @NandR
    @NandR2 жыл бұрын

    I love my Elan 7E. After the first two got broken door latches I have one that works now. And an A2 and EOS 1, both with 1/8000th. The A2 is a close 2nd the the Elan.

  • @brencas
    @brencas2 жыл бұрын

    that double exposure is fire

  • @jonasbanta7017
    @jonasbanta70172 жыл бұрын

    Hey Jason, have you tried pro-image 100 yet? It's been a decent placeholder for my goto c-41, albeit with an imperfect color balance

  • @IFrAnIKOz

    @IFrAnIKOz

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great film! Tints everything a bit beige and sandy like it is a shot from dune without introducing that brown/yellow from ultramax and gold. It used to be the cheapest film I could buy where I live since it came in a 5 pack for 24€.

  • @bentuinstra4441

    @bentuinstra4441

    2 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love pro-image 100! The colors and the clarity took me by surprise my first time.

  • @MilmidStudios
    @MilmidStudios Жыл бұрын

    Your sense of humor is gold... just like your Kodak gold film. Subbed :)

  • @Rootbeerking202
    @Rootbeerking2022 жыл бұрын

    I've had an AE-1 for a while and I love it. With that being said... my girlfriend has a late model Canon Rebel 35mm (one of the last models they made?) that she snagged for $20. It takes incredible pictures and is FAR lighter and more nimble than my AE-1. I don't regret buying my AE-1, but looking back, I kinda wish I had gotten something less overvalued. We both used Portra 400 and hers look a bit more crisp and modern than mine.

  • @Stanmademedia
    @Stanmademedia2 жыл бұрын

    My elan 7e and 40mm pancake is my most used setup because of how easy, and decent it is. So awesome to see it used. Pick up a FD 55mm f1.2 for that AE!

  • @rickya13
    @rickya132 жыл бұрын

    Thank God a new video dropped. I was pretty close to shooting digital if our sarcastic photo-man didn't release a new vid soon

  • @NotWorthIt9
    @NotWorthIt98 ай бұрын

    your commentary is simply sublime.

  • @BadFlashes
    @BadFlashes2 жыл бұрын

    shots are fire ... so many fires

  • @lugentaubner6853
    @lugentaubner68532 жыл бұрын

    Crazy good video!

  • @adamkrupa1039
    @adamkrupa10392 жыл бұрын

    My first one was the Nikon F100, my dads old camera and man oh man, it was so easy to use and well build

  • @briansavage932

    @briansavage932

    2 жыл бұрын

    F100 is still my primary 35mm. I love that camera so damn much.

  • @mmatiasautio
    @mmatiasautio2 жыл бұрын

    EOS 30 is my favourite EOS camera! It has buttons and dials for every feature, which makes handling so intuitive and fast. Not as tank-like in build as EOS 1, but much lighter weight. Shutter sound and film wind are lovely and discreet. If I want perfect pictures with no fuss, I pick my EOS 30.

  • @danc7939
    @danc79399 ай бұрын

    Love the Capa joke. I lol’d. great video too.

  • @d0qtrx
    @d0qtrx2 жыл бұрын

    Hell yea, Elan 7s are awesome. I have the one with eye autofocus… it’s weird but the camera is pretty nice. 90s film cameras are awesome and have a lot of life left in them. I would tell someone to get a canon Rebel 2000 before an AE-1 because you could get three of them for what an AE-1 costs. It’s interesting how much more attention Gold200 is getting now that it costs what Portra did 2 years ago. It’s always been great and it’s good to see it get the live it deserved. Can’t wait to shoot it on 120.

  • @arca5200
    @arca52005 ай бұрын

    I got Canon F-1 from Japan and it's amazing. One of my favorite cameras ever.

  • @yourfavMattina
    @yourfavMattina2 жыл бұрын

    I am here for this.

  • @michaelnischt6207
    @michaelnischt62072 жыл бұрын

    10:45 I love it!

  • @davidsargent2544
    @davidsargent25442 жыл бұрын

    Im a simple guy. I see a grainydays video, I hit that like button

  • @miguelcabral9463
    @miguelcabral94638 ай бұрын

    The humor is goated new subscriber

  • @Sreybk
    @Sreybk2 жыл бұрын

    Darkroom is my go-to lab for my scans. I have not been disappointed.

  • @stevethach3340
    @stevethach33409 ай бұрын

    great video big dawg, subscribed

  • @Stanlyok
    @Stanlyok2 жыл бұрын

    Perfect timing! Gonna grab some snack X)

  • @raccoon.443
    @raccoon.4432 жыл бұрын

    Shitting your pants at the end of a day is truly the best part of a walk around photo session...

  • @xperrosinsangrex
    @xperrosinsangrex2 жыл бұрын

    That same lens on pentax, the A 35-135mm f3.5 is called the stack of primes and it is pure magic...

  • @davidhardy4419
    @davidhardy44192 жыл бұрын

    wow so good.

  • @Mononoken
    @Mononoken Жыл бұрын

    That zoom in on the AE1 was nice.

  • @esparzabrotherpsn
    @esparzabrotherpsn2 жыл бұрын

    I own an Elan7. Such a great camera and what I typically use for commercial film photos

  • @TasteTheSwine

    @TasteTheSwine

    2 жыл бұрын

    It was one of my first workhorse cameras! That + the 50mm f/1.8 is a great starter kit for beginners in film. It offers a lot of safety nets if you struggle with manual but works great if you want to use it in full manual.

  • @Starzxnova
    @Starzxnova2 жыл бұрын

    I love this spot in Cali, such a great place to get nice photos and there's taco bell cantina 10/10

  • @ikwhite
    @ikwhite2 жыл бұрын

    i lost it at the d day joke. this is why i love you

  • @carbonejack
    @carbonejack2 жыл бұрын

    The last film camera I bought before getting back into film was the elan 7, used. Then I got into digital with a Canon Rebel and stashed the elan 7 in the closet. I thought it would be a relic and almost gave it away. I've since pulled it out and realized what a gem it is.

  • @_NoDrinkTheBleach
    @_NoDrinkTheBleach2 жыл бұрын

    The last film camera I used regularly was the Rebel 2000. It's well built for a budget SLR, has enough bells and whistles to get just about any shot, and takes all the EOS glass that I have for my digital stuff.

  • @trevjsmith23

    @trevjsmith23

    2 жыл бұрын

    I bought a Rebel 2000 a few months back on eBay for $50 and got a 50mm almost new prime for $100. It shoots great photos!

  • @mikejankowski6321

    @mikejankowski6321

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have one of them and an earlier Rebel XS. Nice thing about them is they pre-wind the film and then put it back in the canister while shooting, so you don't accidentally flash your shots. They are really great, capable, and so lightweight.

  • @RhettAnderson

    @RhettAnderson

    9 ай бұрын

    I have a Rebel 2000, as well. My top EOS recommendation is the descendent of that camera--the 2004 Rebel T2. It's even smaller than the 2000, and is upgraded with tech from the Elan 7NE. In fact, it's the very last Canon SLR film camera.

  • @boronizer848
    @boronizer8482 жыл бұрын

    Dude you can not imagine how your videos are awaited 😁

  • @iainlaurence
    @iainlaurence2 жыл бұрын

    That’s so true about the newer film cameras, they’re an easy and inexpensive entry into the format

  • @goldenhourkodak

    @goldenhourkodak

    2 жыл бұрын

    And they're better then all of the old cameras, lol. As cool looking? No. As fun to use? No. But will you get the best results with the least distraction? Often times, yes.

  • @josephawatson
    @josephawatson2 жыл бұрын

    I own a Elan 7 bought it new when it came out has a broken latch that I 3d printed a replacement for. Still enjoyable to shoot with.

  • @MichaelShainblum
    @MichaelShainblum2 жыл бұрын

    I was just down there yesterday, such a fun spot to explore. Beautiful images man!

  • @christosstreetphotos

    @christosstreetphotos

    2 жыл бұрын

    Maybe I missed it, but where are they? I must go.

  • @JoeyShip

    @JoeyShip

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@christosstreetphotos I’m pretty sure it’s Pacifica, CA. Somebody correct me if I’m wrong..

  • @christosstreetphotos

    @christosstreetphotos

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@JoeyShip Thanks...I googled Taco Bell on the beach and found it immediately :) Yep, looks like Pacifica!

  • @mikejankowski6321

    @mikejankowski6321

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@JoeyShip Looks right from Google Maps, thanks.

  • @mochitiv
    @mochitiv2 жыл бұрын

    These photos are gorgeous oh my god. Have the same camera got it from my father, it is a lovely friendly camera after all.

  • @nelsonfoote7641
    @nelsonfoote76412 жыл бұрын

    I use The Dark Room. Good company!

  • @rubensilva1911
    @rubensilva19112 жыл бұрын

    We were cleaning my in laws garage and I found and AE-1 and elan that they let me keep hopefully when things get here everything works I’m excited to learn!

  • @AndrewJacksonSE
    @AndrewJacksonSE2 жыл бұрын

    I’m still shooting with my actual first SLR - a praktica I got over 30 years ago as a kid. The lenses are by Zeiss and are lovely.

  • @markgoostree6334
    @markgoostree6334 Жыл бұрын

    I realized, after your last statement, how true it really is. I've never had anyone say something negative about my film cameras.😁 12/10/23 and back to watch again. I just realized Trevor is shooting the Canon elan7...I also shoot the Elan7 ne... love that camera! But honestly, I just love cameras!!

  • @davidortega2536
    @davidortega25362 жыл бұрын

    I recently started shooting with a canon A2E and I love it because It feels really good to use and I am able to use modern glass!

  • @jdebultra
    @jdebultra2 жыл бұрын

    I have too many cameras... My most used 35 is a Nikon F2 and a Nikkor N-Auto 35. I like my Agfa Billy Record the most in medium format. I have a Elan 7 and a EOS 1. Sometimes it's messed up trying to choose.

  • @airsign1012
    @airsign10129 ай бұрын

    The Canon Elan 7N is one of my favorite SLRs. Those late model film cameras are still a bit overlooked these days, which is not such a bad thing considering they're still decently priced.. and take all the digital EF mount glass.

  • @rullezz
    @rullezz2 жыл бұрын

    thanks, you just made me buy the 85mm EF

  • @olympus2OM
    @olympus2OM2 жыл бұрын

    Nice episode.

  • @YokohamaBandit
    @YokohamaBandit2 жыл бұрын

    I'm crying laughing from the small commentaries and references you drop at the tempo of a great stand up comedian. And thank you for the content!

  • @JoshuaDavidCurtis
    @JoshuaDavidCurtis2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @DanafoxyVixen
    @DanafoxyVixen2 жыл бұрын

    I mostly shoot with two ricoh kr-5's... very basic cameras from 1978 whos shutter only goes 1/8-1/500th sec. plus Bulb and they use Pentax K mount lens.. simple cameras that I can operate by feel alone... love them

  • @supervalentin42
    @supervalentin422 жыл бұрын

    I got into film photography last year with a couple Minolta Maxxum 7000 that were atic treasures given to me to make room. They have AF and they rewind film on their own. They don't give the "analog" film photography feel when you shoot them but they are super effective to take great pics. I just slamed a 50mm f1,7 that I bought for not even 50€ and they're all good to go :D Great video, keep up

  • @6wermz

    @6wermz

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same first camera and lens that I still use... minolta glass is underrated.