Oh man the Bessa R (well technically the R3A) was my first ever rangefinder purchased with my hard earned cocktail-waitress cash back in 2011? Love that camera

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

It’s such a good one for sure!!!! 🥳 Maybe someday it shall return and be part of your reviews ☺️ Totally side note … I was also eyeing your m8 there entire play. Can’t wait for that vid… unless it exists… then I’ll go watch it 😆

@OneMonthTwoCameras

2 жыл бұрын

@@BadFlashes Ha! That is a good eye. The video doth not yet exist. But it will be coming after Chris Chu's meet up on the 16th where I'll probably break the shutter from having more than 20 free minutes to shoot. Hope you'll be there!

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha i hope it doesn’t break! And I’m excited to watch it! Unfortunately I won’t be there. I’ll be in NJ on a job… I’ve already cried about not attending.

@OneMonthTwoCameras

2 жыл бұрын

@@BadFlashes tragic news! But I’ll be sure to bring your cardboard cut out for representation

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

Aw lovely!!! Thanks 😊

I always seem to end up where little to nothing is abandoned, like the trip I'm on now. You made the most of that roll for sure!

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

Aw thanks, finding abandoned things is definitely a workout for sure. Take some pre planning sometimes.

Really dug the editing and music on this one. A+ vibes would watch again!

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yay!!! So glad you liked it. It is a bit different 😍

okay, RCJH. Long hours wow, typical I assume. Sometimes shooting alone is tough because yeah, killer clowns. Wait, a new camera bag!? That Trip III graphic is minty fresh! Crazy timing I read an article on that abandoned stadium and how the corner stands are basically the retaining wall for the high way now, so it's gotta stay. Love the bessa! Been eyeing one for a bit but don't think it will be coming anytime soon into my bag.

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

Well it’s a decent price as of now! Haha but that’s weird that you read an article about it. I should have read it before making the vid haha

Those photos in your room are probably some of my favourite shots you've ever taken. That and the editing in this video is very nice!

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

Ahhhhh thanks so much!!! That makes me happy 😊 thanks for the love!!!!!

@MegaCraigh

2 жыл бұрын

@@BadFlashes Keep up the good work amigo! You've inspired me to head to my local camera shop to pick up some film. I'm still very new at this and we're fairly limited here in the UK so it'll probably be some very vanilla Ultramax 400 or something similar.

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

Well good thing Ultramax is da bomb!!!!!

Cool photos dude! I’ve been looking at one of those 50mm lenses for my canon P

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

They ain’t bad!!!! Heavy but the images are fire 🔥

That's a sweet looking Bessa R and Canon 50 ltm combo, blue/chrome beauty...:)

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

I’m kinda partial to it 😆😍 Thanks!!!!!

Ohio gang rise up

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

You got to rise up!!!!!!

@ethank9153

2 жыл бұрын

Ohio gang let’s gooo👌

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah!!!!!!!!

@purple-flowers

2 жыл бұрын

Ohio gang!!!

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah more!!!!!!

Had a shock when I saw the Rubber Bowl shots - my high school played the state championship game there in the 70’s. I enjoy your videos, thanks.

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow that’s awesome! I bet that’s a blast from the past. Thanks for sharing. That’s so awesome :)

dawg your video pacing is so much better when you're tired lmfao

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

Hahahahah are you telling me to slow down???

@treverjbennett

2 жыл бұрын

@@BadFlashes slow and steady wins the race I've heard

nothing but vibes 🌴

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha I love tossing out those vibes :)

Wow such creative much artist. Good that you have an m6 so that you can zone focus with ease when you stop down the lens to layer all those hotel room elements.

@BadFlashes

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I appreciate how thoughtful you are with your comments. Thanks for watching my content it means the world to me!

@filmisnotdeadyo

Жыл бұрын

@@BadFlashes If I didn’t enjoy the content I wouldn’t be here in the first place buddy. Keep em comming.

those shots inside the hotel were surprisingly beautiful

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks!!!! That’s what inspiration and boredom can create

Yessss Kodak XXX 🤤

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

KODAK LIFE

I LOVE Ohio! I spent some serious time all around the entire state while working on a photobook project back in the 90's. 👍

@BadFlashes

Жыл бұрын

Well that sounds awesome!

Yooo I grew up in and lived in all around Ohio. People give it a bad wrap but ever since I’ve moved out west I’ve been missing parts of it and especially the changing of seasons. Don’t listen to the haters, Ohio is a great state.

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

You know. My first trip … wasn’t a fan … but then my second trip I saw the light …. More in that in another video :)

@justinkohl3818

2 жыл бұрын

I'll trade you any time! 😂

Ohio gang!! I’m from the Canton area, Cleveland’s got a lot of cool places to shoot!

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

Oh dope dope dope!!!!! It totally does. So much so I want to come back 😱

love to see it

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

😍😍😍

Loved this video

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! So pumped! 🥰

Just got a canon 35 f/2 ltm lens and am excited to test it out. I do love the canon 50 f/1.4 ltm. Its a thing of beauty

@LeFanDesBugs

2 жыл бұрын

how much did you pay for it ?

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

Lovely thing indeed

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

For my canon 1.8 I think like 95$ plus shipping.

@evanlawrence5815

2 жыл бұрын

Love my canon 50 1.4 ltm. Incredible lens. That being said.. heard the 35 f2’s have shoddy build quality. My 50 1.4 has some slop but its definitely fine.

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with slop… but people love sloppy joes so it works haha

Bruh! You’re in Cle & Akron! My home state 🥹 I’m moving out of Ohio in 3 weeks. It has it’s gems but I’m excited to leave 😂 Really cool to see you capture it. Cant believe you got into the rubber bowl without any issues! Security is usually crazy there!

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

I was for a second there yeah! I really like a lot of those places. And honestly I’ll come back with Jason to capture this place even more! I’m glad I didn’t have any issues at the rubber bowl haha

Caleb: "there is killer clowns everywhere" Also Caleb: 5:31

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

The 35mm lens is definately my go to also

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

Dope dope dope!!!!! I need one for my LTM!

Bro this was wild lol

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

🥳🥳🥳

Really like the blue colour of that cam.

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

Right. That’s kinda why I got it 😛

I think you have something going with that 50, maybe it's a good idea to stick with it for a while? The wide angles are nice, but photophgrahy always have something about picking what's in the frame. Maybe I just like the images.

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah. I get that tooooo! Good perspective 🥳

My man said “oop I forgot me cam 🤭” and casually bought a Bessa 🤣

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha I mean… totally 😂

I am curious which photographic documentaries you would recommend!

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

It was the one about old William Eggleston 😂🥳😝

rockchalk! love the KU Sticker!

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

Hahah ROCKCHALK!!! Did you go to KU?

@therealbeanster

2 жыл бұрын

@@BadFlashes yup! Originally from OC California still in lawrence so if you are ever around town love to go out and photograph!

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah it’s been a sec since I’ve been there…. I think that means I need to go back!

@therealbeanster

2 жыл бұрын

@@BadFlashes 100% decent spots to shoot and plenty of bars to choose from! Keep up the awesome work!

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks yo!

Welcome to Ohio! Come visit Columbus next!

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely on the list!

@AWrenOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

@Bad Flashes Columbus is a ball, but do not, I repeat DO NOT, get your film developed by The Columbus Film Lab. At least not if you want it back and don’t want your money stolen. Just a fair warning.

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

Haha deal

DA BESSA DA BESS

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

You DA BESSSA BESS!!!!!

It is very weird to watch you shoot in places I’ve gone to so many times. I grew up in the Cleveland Akron area and the rubber bowl specifically is such a common place for the young high school stoners of my generation to go.

@justinkingery2489

2 жыл бұрын

Looks like a cool place to chill!

@brandonsaulphoto

2 жыл бұрын

I grew up in Cbus and lived in Akron for about 2 years. Everyone I photographed up there was either high, a skater, or both lol it was great. Super chill people

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

Nooooo way!!! That’s so awesome! I wanted to explore more …. What as it????

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

I definitely enjoyed that place :)

@drlump8709

2 жыл бұрын

@@BadFlashes from my understanding they used to have high school football championship games there. But it was replaced and never demolished.

Caleb! Reach out to Peak Design, they’ll replace that strap for free dollars - that was a design flaw with their earlier straps

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

I love freeee dollars !!!! Thanks :)

oh so you're my camera twin... we might be 2 of maybe 50 people in the world that own the Bessa in Manufacturer Anniversary Navy Blue/Yellow

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

I think you might be right hahaha

Blessa the Bessa !

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

Haha fo sho!

What documentaries were you referring to?

@BadFlashes

Жыл бұрын

My man William egg 🥚

You bought the Bessa R because you wanted a somewhat modern screw mount rangefinder camera body?

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

Naw I’m so vain…. I just liked the color of the camera hahaha 😝

I did this with a car in LA and drove up to San Jose. The driver assist was weird.

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

It’s weird at first then you want it alllllll the time

@revaaron

2 жыл бұрын

yeah, at first, it was hard to trust it to play pokemon go up the coast, but it got easier.

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha word. It almost got me into trouble on corners though 🫠😂😵‍💫

@revaaron

2 жыл бұрын

You want to talk about weird on corners... I drove the PCH and big sur. but I caught a lot of shots and decent pokemon.

You did it! You got one! Nice! What are your thoughts?

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha I did!!!!!!!!! I’m definitely a fan, great companion to the M6 … and it’s sexy

I resumed watching this in a cafe, assumed my earbuds were connected, and then the entire cafe heard you say "That's definitely piss." I would very much like the ground to swallow me at the moment.

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

Haha that is kinda funny though. 🤣 But im sorry that happened!

@nninja555

2 жыл бұрын

@@BadFlashes I'm giggling at the memory, so it's all good! 😂

Do you shoot tri-x at box speed

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

Yep usually I do.

Which Bessa? What lens? What film?! CALEB!!!

@vomit234

2 жыл бұрын

Bessa R and he said the lens was a Canon 50mm f1.8 LTM. And I think the film was Fuji C200.

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

Yep yep and yep :)

Week made!

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

Yay!!! So glad

@gatsbye53

2 жыл бұрын

@@BadFlashes with the way this week has gone, your video dropping has truly been a highlight!

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad to be that little spark :)

is that fujigold 200?

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

Yep

Peak Design replaced my gummied-up straps with v2 free of charge under their life time warranty. Sadly no orange or blue colors.

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

Oh shit!!!! I should reach out!!!!!! Thanks for the tip

@epmd1973

2 жыл бұрын

@@BadFlashes Crazy part is, I had a v1 messenger bag that happened to and they sent me an entirely new bag. Not just the strap.

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

Oh shizzzzz that’s coooo

3:47 can confirm! After leaving skid marks all over my camera bag, that neck strap went in the trash. Replaced with a paracord wrist strap. Perhaps not an ideal replacement but it works.

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

I just found out in this thread that you could possibly get it replaced. I’m going to try

Photographic Doc Recommendation 😬👇

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

Mr William Eggelston

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

KZread

@StenchReelBayArea

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks bud

Ohio here! Let me know if you are ever near Cleveland and I'll show you all the secret hidden gems

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

If I go back I’ll definitely post about it 🤙🏼😍🥳

You like the band Against Me?

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

You know it!!!!!

Are you allowed to visit Ohio without mentioning or visiting Matt Day?

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha if only I had another weekend freee

Ohio isn’t that bad I swear I swear I promise

@BadFlashes

Жыл бұрын

Well I’m going back so I agree

How long 'til Caleb accidentally photographs a dead body?

@je30002

2 жыл бұрын

Four to six more episodes

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

I hope I never do 🫣😬😵‍💫

What do you do for work?

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

Vfx supervisor

What was the rule?

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

Always bring a camera!!!!!

Bruh you got pre-eety close to some huge poison ivy in that motel

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

What …. No way! Really??????? 🫣 Good thing I didn’t touch it. I have a pretty bad reaction to that shit 😵‍💫

@jplunara6016

2 жыл бұрын

@@BadFlashes It really looks like the one vining against the door was Ivy but hard to know...

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

I better watch out next time 😬🤪

well, ohio is for lovers

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

Lovers of all types of things :)

I live in Ohio, and I’m still pretty confused why you came here.. even for a gig

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha making movies!

Ohio, the Great State of Matt Day

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

Matt Daddy Day!

@AeromaticXD

2 жыл бұрын

@@BadFlashes oh, you know it!

You broke your rule? Where you're going there are no rules... Welcome to Ohio.

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

Haha and it sure did welcome me

Wait, it’s all Ohio?

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

All of it baby!!!!

I always get depressed when I remember Ohio exists

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

Hhahaha do you live in ohio?

@adnamamedia

2 жыл бұрын

@@BadFlashes thankfully no!

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

Hah well I had fun taking pics there. Maybe you will have to give it a try sometime:)

What is this bessa r that thing looks sexy please tell me well get a review for it 🙏

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

Haha oh yes you will. Don’t you worry ! 😉

only in ohio

@BadFlashes

Жыл бұрын

love and rock and roll

I assume the 1 rule was not to go to Ohio.

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

Hahahahha

Cleveland! This is for you!!!

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

My real love letter is coming soon :)

The definitive word here is unsubscribe.

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

Bummer. Come back soon!

Love the content, hate the shtick :/

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

Give it time …. I grow on people 🤪😆

to sum it uo for you guys. everything looks great on TRI-X400 ;)

@BadFlashes

2 жыл бұрын

I mean it is fucking great

@abdulkadir1990

2 жыл бұрын

@@BadFlashes yes it is