I bought an RZ67 because I saw your photos and then when I started getting scans back they were not as good as yours so I sent it back for a refund citing "camera is broken"

@ezekielduncan2261

4 жыл бұрын

It's not the camera dawg it's the one behind it! It takes some time to know your camera and to be comfortable with your style. He's already in his zone! I learned that the hard way bro! Get that cam back and get back to work! I'm sure you will create some HEAT

@malennachbruchzahlen

4 жыл бұрын

@@ezekielduncan2261 you're here the first time, aren't you?

@lilkngstr

4 жыл бұрын

He jests. He the fellow that loaned Willem the Mamiya 7 in Knoxville.

@jgvbadv

4 жыл бұрын

The dream of all the sellers..

@jeric3857

4 жыл бұрын

lol corey hahaha

I'm 70. At your age I had a Nikon 35mm, 500C Hasselblad, Hasselblad ELM 70mm backs and I was the first private photographer in North America to buy the brand new Sinar-P 4x5 when it first came. I was shooting fashion in Montréal. Now I have plastic digital cameras. Gone are the days when you can get pissed off at an art director and throw a Nikon across the studio into a brick wall and the 135 millimetre lens still works

@tanvikejriwal1

4 жыл бұрын

LOL...how often did that happen?

@cine-ish

3 жыл бұрын

Ok Boomer

@James-ke5sx

3 жыл бұрын

@@tanvikejriwal1 only once, camera didn't make it. My ex-wife made me throw the electric Hasselblad into gyproc wall, but it survived.

@282_daffarabbani3

3 жыл бұрын

@@cine-ish dead meme

@cine-ish

3 жыл бұрын

@@282_daffarabbani3 just like most boomers.

Film cameras are interesting First you start with one Then you buy a second Next thing you know you have 12 of them

@alexstarkey9087

4 жыл бұрын

I felt this one.

@edhughes7880

4 жыл бұрын

If only I had stopped at 12....

@Otaku7Studios

4 жыл бұрын

Me...... now I have to sell on ebay (calund45) www.ebay.com/usr/calund45

@O4KAST

4 жыл бұрын

it do be like that

@KodakBoy

4 жыл бұрын

Ed Hughes same

The way you show the photos The slide show effect SOOO GOOOD

@WillemVerb

4 жыл бұрын

oNlY tOOK a cOUpLE hOurS hahah thanks im glad someone noticed.

@joshuathinkingoutloud

3 жыл бұрын

@@WillemVerb yes we did. that was part of the reason I subbed. That burn clip (and other retro aesthetics) will be in my Tuesday video this coming week ;)

Willem is the reason I started shooting film

@gemista

4 жыл бұрын

Warren Knipe Same here. I now shoot with an Argus C3 and Kodak Tri-X.

@casinc.2138

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah me too and I started last month and I got 2 cameras now all thanks to Willem

@뭋

4 жыл бұрын

im trying to start shooting film. whats would you suggest I start with? Not sure which camera I should start out with

@yellowcrocus

4 жыл бұрын

Me tooo~

@izabellaevans1254

3 жыл бұрын

@@뭋 This is pretty late but my first film camera was a Canon AE-1 (35mm) and I think it is a wonderful camera to start off with!

The best advice would be: whatever you choose, make sure that it is in perfect working condition. Nothing more annoying than trying to fix 40years old stuff. Currently I enjoy my RB67 :)

@Alvin_lox

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I have one,too RB is very affordable and alway in nice condition

@stuckinnostalgia3795

4 жыл бұрын

my rb just broke :/

@jacekadamczyk2481

4 жыл бұрын

@leicanoct it is fully mechanical so if maintained properly nothing to worry about. Since 3 months zero issues

@jacekadamczyk2481

4 жыл бұрын

@@stuckinnostalgia3795 It's a pitty :(

@Kinzlr

4 жыл бұрын

leicanoct I have owned a Pro SD for about 15 years. Only thing needed was shutter CLA of one of the lenses. And that happened to be the 90mm that I use very rarely compared to other 2 lenses I have.

got into film the end of last year because of you, your videos are laid out so simply for beginners to understand, thank you for introducing me to something i find joy in. keep up everything you’re doing 🦋 also: have bought two 35mm film camera and will only continue to purchase more!!!

insane how I like every new video you put out. just something about the vibe and your aura makes it so chill and special

I bought a canon ae-1 a week ago and I absolutely love this camera !

youre the reason I started shooting film. been shooting for a little over a year now and have been around since 9,000 subs. learned so much from your vids.. thanks!!!!!

I’ve been shooting with a canon ae-1 and I love it, ive been learning a lot from your videos and others so I’m excited to see how this next roll comes out! The light meter app and shutter cable are game changers

Off topic, but I really like that sweater, oatmeal boi lookin kinda fresh

@Marmelaadka

4 жыл бұрын

there is always a person with that kind of comments 😂😂

@mileswilliams4852

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah

@PrathamBhatia

4 жыл бұрын

@@Marmelaadka lol yes😂

When I was 16, now 64, I had a Contax. The time was roughly 1971 and I bought it used from my Dad's friend Fred who was German and worked with my father as a technician in a metallurgy lab. I suspect it was a late 40's to early 50's model and had been purchased in Germany right after the war and perhaps during the days of the Berlin crisis. It was a range finder and the lens was not removable. I looked on line to see if I could spot it but no luck yet. It took beautiful pictures. One distinctive feature I remember is that the outer ring of the lens that was turned for focusing was scalloped around the circumfrance which made it easier to rotate the lens into focus. I wish I still had it and have no idea where it went.

Loved this, man! Great info and loved the images. I’ve been eyeballing the Mamiya 6 recently. Starting to like 6x6 quite a bit, and that camera is just so tempting!

I ran out of videos to watch on your channel so Wednesday is officially my new favorite day of the week. I absolutely love your work bro

I got the canon A1, 3 weeks ago. Haven’t got the film back yet but the feeling and sounds when shooting it was amazing. Thumb up and all the best from Switzerland 🇨🇭

@LiiLRaabbiiT

4 жыл бұрын

Toll, schwiizer zgseh wo de willem au fiired 🔥

@shotbyfelix

4 жыл бұрын

Haha die schwiizer sind scho überall

@robadoba

4 жыл бұрын

Schwiizer gang isch vertrete 🇨🇭

@auswandernschweiz.ch.

4 жыл бұрын

LiiLRaabbiiT beste Grüße 😎😎🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭👍🏻

@auswandernschweiz.ch.

4 жыл бұрын

FeelsBatman beste Grüße 🇨🇭👍🏻🇨🇭😎😎

I've had my Minolta CLE for 15 years, love this range finder. It has 3 lenses m mount 28mm f2.8, 40mm f2 and 90mm f4 excellent camera

I still shoot with the first camera that I bought when I started photography, back in 1998. The canon 50e. Thank you for your videos, Willem.

My first film camera was indeed a Mamiya 645. Somehow I just loved how the camera felt. So I picked it up at a local camera exchange. This was before prices started to skyrocket. It had nothing wrong with it at all apart from the light seals being a bit crummy. No impact of the images though. So I can highly recommend the 645 for a MF beginner. Not sure if it’s the ideal route to start getting into film but your mileage will definitely vary. Fast forward to today. I now have my dad’s Canon AE1P. And an AE1, a Mamiya RB, several Nikons, a Yashica TLR and a crap ton of glass. These things tend to kind of escalate.

I'm looking for a good and not expensive one preferably. I think you helped me a lot, thank you so much!

That feeling of buying I know but until know I can control myself. I owned the Mamiya 645 pro TL but I sold ik because of focus problems. Now I am the happy owner of two Nikons F100. What a great camera that is. I'm doing a project with those cameras and making a Zine. Love it!

Man you inspire me always. Ive started shooting film after watching all your vids, you have also inspired me to buy my current canon a1. Keep up the good work man, keep inspiring us 👊🏽

I love the Mamiya 645. That picture of the man with the speed bike sold me.

Your camera presence just gets better man and the production quality. Will doing the most 😳

Nice video - I love that you get that different systems have different applications. There is not "perfect" solution for all. I shoot Nikon F, Pentax M42, and Leica Barnacks in 35mm, along with a Kodak Retina rangefinder. In medium format I go with a full Hasselblad system, Rolleiflex TLR, and Zeiss Super Ikonta folding rangefinder. Each has a different strength, and I try to take out the right tool for what I'm hoping to achieve on each expedition. Love your videos... Andy

thanks for this video. i rlly love the feel and look of things like polaroid photos but those tend to fade and are less versatile in terms of copying them to showcase on a digital platform if i felt like it. so ive been looking into something like a standard film camera just to have some photos that are not 100% digital. this video may now give a solid answer but it is still super helpful!

6:47 - I want a print of this!

Thanks so much! I'm wanting to get into film photography and this was perfect!

I'm very gratified that you are still loving and enjoying the Bessa R. For anyone that wants a Leica-style rangefinder, but doesn't want to get into the actual Leica system and Leica prices, the Bessa-R is an excellent choice. The viewfinder is huge and bright, max. shutter speed is 1/2000 sec. (twice the top speed of even an M6), it fits nicely in the hand, and it takes Leica thread mount (LTM or L39) lenses. These lenses give you a wide selection of old Soviet-era rangefinder lenses like Industar and Jupiter, as well as Canon Zeiss, and Voigtlander lenses in various focal lengths, for much less money than the later Leica M mount system. The only aspect of the Voigtlander Best R that doesn't quite measure up to Leica is the build quality. It feels a little plasticky, the buttons and knobs aren't perfectly smooth and dampened, and it might not survive a fall, but it is after all made in Japan by a quality company, Cosina.

Well done Willem, I'm quite pleased to see a renaissance among young folks using film cameras. Speaking for myself, I do love digital photography; however, my passion is b&w film that I develop using caffenol and when it comes to medium format cameras, I love my Zenza Bronica ETRS. But then, for those who start, I've picked up good point and shoot cameras at Goodwill for $3.99 I've played with. Keep up the good work.

immediately paused what I was doing at work to give this a watch. Great video Willem - and thank you for including sample shots too! I picked up a K1000 a month or so ago to learn with and have been wondering what I should move to next. This video came at the perfect time

@WillemVerb

4 жыл бұрын

That means a lot! Thank you Sam :))

@eustacequinlank7418

4 жыл бұрын

Pentax K1000s are stalwart classics, I use it (well a Spotmatic) when not using the F100. Get an M42 K mount adapter and collect some nice cheap lenses (lenses you can use with an adapter on modern S/DSLRs (usually not Nikon) and Mirrorless. Would make a nice affordable 35mm system for those with a bit of user knowledge. I still use my Spotmatic SP II (which is essentially an earlier M42 K1000) and a set of Takumars. Shame it isn't forwards compatible for the K Mount, I should just really get another K1000, but I'm attached to the elegant Spot. I see more visual videographers and filmmakers go for M42 lenses sometimes for their atypical bokeh, range and 'desired definition'. Battery and meter calibration is a short learning curve once you know what to buy on eBay, also given their age, beware of faults.

There is of course only one answer - ALL OF THEM (and then buy some more)

@badonkster

4 жыл бұрын

Used to buy pretty much every camera I came across thrifting, but rn I'm pretty happy with what i have, but that will no doubt change again...

@laurabrown6593

3 жыл бұрын

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Good review. Sometimes it's not easy giving general suggestion to buy which film camera, because different people have different preferences. For me, my main medium format gear are Rollei TLRs: - shoots 6x6 - silent - light and compact enough to put on daily bag - such a conversation starter, usually with older people, like "Hey when I was young, we used that camera a lot" I shoot whatever I find interesting while walking. Sometimes street, sometimes landscape, sometimes an old car in front of me, etc etc. Whatever not involving fast actions. TLR certainly fits my preference. Of course I still want another system, like Hasselblad (can change film backs/prism etc), and Mamiya 7 (the ultimate 6x7 rangefinder system?). They are pretty pricey, though.

Just bought my first ever medium format camera, its a fuji gw670iii. Originally I was looking at a RB67 on ebay but I found the fuji for only $250 on facebook market so I had to just pull the trigger. Your videos always inspire me to go out and shoot plus I am hyped to go test this thing out!

Since I found your channel last year, I have doubted that if one day I could buy a camera, I recently ordered a pentax 645 due to your inspiration Willem, greetings from Cancún, México my man.

my first film camera was the 35mm Minolta x-700 and i am still in love with it to this day. so crisp, so clean and great glass. if i had to recommend a single camera it would be that one.

Two of my favorites right now to shoot and to have fun with are SLR Olympus OM-1 and point-and-shoot Olympus Mju Zoom 70. Superb quality cameras.

Love my canon A1, glad it's on your list. The Ricoh GR1 is also a great point and shoot if you're looking to add a pocket sized shooter to your collection

First camera was a Minolta X-700 and I love it. Something I heard once that is so true is that it’s not really about the body it’s more about the film, lens, and scans. Great video as always

Really nice video. One month ago I found my mom’s Yashica Fx-3 super 2000 and I’ve started shooting some films, so I’m new to the film photography world. I hope you will do some more videos on 35mm format because I find your videos really helpful and relaxing! Even if you won’t do 35mm film videos, just keep it up!

Got myself a canon eos 1N, and it's spot on with the auto focus. Around 150,- for the body and the rechargeable batteries last for months, before recharging it again. My recommendation for 35mm film.

I have a old soviet ZENIT TTL slr with Helios-44mm which once was my father's and i love it. Until 2 months ago i wasnt really into film shooting but thanks to you i got hang of it

I grabbed a Canon A1 (and developed my own film too!) after watching your video on it and it is sooo worth the crazy low prices you can find it for!

My most reliable film cameras have also been the cheapest. I've shot all over with a Holga, which is a super light, plastic medium format. Even the lens is plastic, but it shoots incredible images. My favorite 35mm is still my Olympus OM-1. If you are just starting out, get yourself a vintage 35mm from a reliable brand (Olympus, Nikon, Konica-Minolta, Leica) and just play with it and have fun!

@pyotrilyichtchaikovsky3733

2 жыл бұрын

go to a thrift shop

I used a Mamiya 645, a great camera. My favourite camera was my Pentax 6x7. I use a Rollei B 35 now and an all black Nikkormat ft2. I bought them both from a friend. Love the one you're with.

Started out with a Canon Ae-1 SLR and then the collection grew. I picked up the Canon T90, New F-1, F-1, A-1, AE-1 Program, Av-1, Ftb and a whole lot of great lenses like the 85mm f1.2L and the 24mm F1.4L. I can adapt Nikon F lenses to Canon FD mount so I have two systems in one.

i WATCHED YOUR FIRST VIDEO ON THE MAMIYA 645 SUPER LAST WEEK AND I CAN NOW SAY THAT ITS GOING TO BE MY FIRST FILM CAMERA.

Just bought a pentax 67 and using it the first time it broke after the 1st shot 😭 it's been repaired now and I cant wait to use it again!

there’s only one answer to this question and it’s the kodak funsaver disposable camera.

@elizabethaxley6647

4 жыл бұрын

Joshua Ocampo Tru but what about that single use plastic in the ocean

I'm branching out to film photography. I think the Canon A1 is what I'm going to start with. It's affordable and I'm BRAND new to using film. And I'm a big Canon fan as I already own two of their digital cameras. This video was super helpful.

Make more videos! You’re actually amazing. Love your work. Keep it up man!

Nice content also very nice tone of voice and explanation. Pretty comfy to listen too

thanks for this video! I've only used my grandpa's old canon ft ql, and I was looking for another one for my birthday, great timing ahah

Holy shit your footage is so high quality. It's like you're in a movie.

I purchased a Bessa R, really looking forward to shooting with it! Thanks for the inspiration to go that way!

Love your energy in this one!

My first camera was a Ricoh Kr-5 super I found in my attic. can't kill it, great little camera, I have 2 of them now and they both work great. For a beginner getting into it not wanting to spend alot I highly recommend it. light meter is easy and accurate, k mount is cheap but sharp, and they are absolutely dirt cheap

Just got myself a Minolta X-700 as my first film camera... no idea what I am doing but I am so stocked to start with film photography!!! 😀

I use the Nikon F100 for about a month now. Haven’t got the film back yet but it feels absolutely fantastic and it is also easy to use.

Loved this video!! Bought my first film camera a month ago, a Konica Autoreflex T2 and absolutely love the feel of it and the negatives I've been getting!! And something really nice that I read and convinced me of buying that camera, is the first paragraph of a letter Sergio Larraín (Chilean photographer) sent to his nephew: "The most important thing is to have a camera that you like, the one you like best. It has to feel right, its body, and you have to be happy with what you are holding in your hands. The tool is crucial for anyone with a trade. And it should be simple, exactly what you need, no more and no less (a good body, the Pentax with a macro 1:1 lens; Panchito has one I think so go and have a look)." Just a little something I wanted to share, as you really give me that "doing what I do because I love to do it" vibe!!

For 35mm, you can't beat the Olympus OM1. Completely manual and doesn't need a battery except for the lightmeter. It's the first compact SLR with beautiful lenses that are all equally compact. Most of them take a 49mm filter. It is a complete system camera with loads of accessories such as motordrives and lots more. And they are rugged and reliable.

I got the original iteration of the Mamiya M645 line of cameras. It's so nice and bright to focus with through the waist-level viewfinder. A true revelation as compared to my 35mm cameras.

That was so much fun. Uh... You remind me of cameras I have used over many, many years!

All of them pretty awesome cameras. I had a good, old Canon AE-1 Program as my fist film camera, which I shot so many rolls with for about 14 years. Then I got an A-1 which was fantastic, but sadly the shutter gave up quickly. While looking for a second A-1, I found a deal on a New F-1 for the same price (a steal!!) and it's my 35mm camera of choice right now. I've also just recently bought and gave some TLC to a Mamiya 645 1000s, which is my medium format camera right now. I love using that thing.

I bought a Mamiya 645 Super after watching one of your videos and I can confirm.. It's an amazing camera and super easy to use.

As my DSLR is a Canon, when picking an analog camera to play with, I picked up a Canon EOS300 for like 40 bucks. It is one of the last film cameras from Canon, which means the form factor and controls are very familiar from my DSLR and in the Av and Tv modes, I always get a perfect exposure. But the main advantage is that I can use my Canon EF glass without adapters and the autofocus works perfectly.

Hey, what an incredible video. Keep up the good work! I look forward to your next video.

I remember finding out you're the same age as me, wish I was as talented haha thanks for getting me into shooting film!

The delivery of your videos just keeps improving and I'm weirdly proud of that 😂

@greenpointstock6345

4 жыл бұрын

Did you coach him?

i’ve been shooting with a Yashica T4 Super for over a year and a half now and it’s always been on me because of the size and the scans are insanely sharp.

I just brought my first one (from my research it’s an amazing camera). I got lucky enough to score a fully working and restored Nikon f with a prime lens for a bargain! I can’t wait to use it

Recently bought a Yashica FX-2 and im getting my scans tomorrow!! Thank you Willem.

@ju9ernaut573

4 жыл бұрын

I picked one of these up as my first, but it had a stuck aperture and shutter issues. I now use a k1000 which I love dearly, though I really need to get the yashica fixed so I can shoot it!

@martimlourenco6068

4 жыл бұрын

Jacob W. I love yashica’s hope my scans are good! Cheers bro

Perfect timing! My 645 super just arrived today !

Been wanting to get into film photography for a while and never did but after seeing this video I think I will :)

Great vid man!

MY setup: Pentax: Spotmatic (base SLR, I love that camera), Yashica MG-1 (rangefinder with fix lens, it was so cheap, yet soo good quality) and a FED 3 (Russain LECIA like rangefinder with m39 mount). I'm thinking about a Pentax 67, beacuse I just love Pentax glass

your videos make me wanna go out and shoot more, they're great

I know this is super random but you're my favorite photography KZreadr. Dude you're geniunely an awesome bloke. You always heart my comments and reply back! It's great to have KZreadrs who interact more with their viewers! Keep doing what you do man ❤️🤙 PS: I'm glad that you understand the meme references I comment lmao, you do be kinda dank doe, ngl 😳😋😳

I own the minolta big finder.Its small, well build and pleasure to use!

I’ve just purchased a Voigtlander Bessa R few days back, looking forward to shoot something with the awesome camera!

The best combo that worked out for me is a Canon AE1-P and an mju II. I just need a medium format and I'm gonna be all set.

The Mamiya 645 was a great cheap option a few years ago. Then, prices started skyrocketing. For a really good conditioned one with finder and lens included, you gotta pay like €500+ here. Five years ago, it was more like €250. That being said, I managed to get one 2 weeks ago for €300 with lens and light meter finder from Japan, shipping and taxes included. And it's in waaaay better condition than expected. So it's still possible to make a good bargain with some degree of patience when looking internationally

@Xlezzgameplay

4 жыл бұрын

where did you buy it through if you don't mind?

@Nitidus

4 жыл бұрын

@@Xlezzgameplay I was monitoring eBay for some time until I had the idea to set the filter for the item location to worldwide. That resulted in many new offerings, specifically from Japan. Had to pay customs and like €30 shipping but it still came out pretty cheap and in perfect working condition :)

@Xlezzgameplay

4 жыл бұрын

@@Nitidus Thank you!

My first film camera was a Minolta x-700 it was a great camera specially for starters who’s interested in film photography.

Don’t fear the photographer that’s shot with 1000 cameras. Fear the photographer that’s shot 1000 rolls with the same camera. (I think this was originally a karate quote lol)

@PhilOsGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Yup, the bit that's taken me by surprise is how much I'm shooting with a compact camera - something I'd initially dismissed in favor of SLR's. They are perfect for taking with you when going somewhere without the specific intention of shooting photos.

@MidwesternHooligans

4 жыл бұрын

You're paraphrasing Bruce Lee.

Nicee bro! That bessa r looking dopee 🙃🙃, do some more photowalk dude, really looking forward to it! Haha

the last camera looks so beautiful!

I shoot with my grandpa's old smena 8m and its pretty good, and i usually fiind it at antique stores with less than 10€.

Thank you for the images and your thoughts. I'm digital looking to also be film...

was in europe for 10 days and visited some film photography shops. told myself i wouldn’t buy a camera, just some film and maybe accessories, a book or two. left with a rollei b 35 which is a great super compact zone focus camera with a nice carl zeiss lens. proving to be a fun test of skill. would recommend to anyone willing to challenge themselves

when u have a new video - thats exactly what makes me happier

im getting a canon ae-1 when i go on vacation to visit my grandparents.

ebay prices for a mamiya 645, at the time I was looking to move into medium format, were the same as an RB67 so I went with the 6x7 camera instead and haven't looked back.

If you guys are looking for a 35mm camera with great auto focus I recently bought the Canon eos 5 for 50 bucks and it has superb auto focus! Also great video Willem, really enjoying them lately !

What? the Contax photos look hella dope even if you think they were out of focus or whatever. Dope video, thanks for sharing!

I started out shooting film in the early 90s on my mom's Canon AE-1. That and the A-1 are fantastic cameras and are what I would recommend to anyone wanting to get into film photography - a Canon AE-1 with a 50mm lens. I now shoot a Rolleiflex, Canon F1 and a Leica MP. @mediumformula

Found a Kodak Brownie 2F in a charity shop the other day, so my collection expands ever more.

I moved from an Olympus OM1 as my first camera to a Leica M6 (my grail!) only a few months into my film journey. After 2 years of shooting with such an expensive camera though felt like I had a point to prove - I could only ever click the shutter if it felt like it was a great photo worthy of it. It removed the 'fun' of film photography and made me feel like I had a point to prove, solely because of its reputation as a professional tool. After 2 years it was tiring and I decided to sell it and go for the Olympus XA. The pros of a rangefinder without the pressure of professionalism. It's pocketable and unassuming, I don't feel like I have a point to prove. I can focus on just taking pictures and it's in my pocket right after. Sometimes the 'grail' or the 'dream' is more of a lesson and part of the journey than the end destination.

I have been shooting film for decades, still have most of my cameras. CanonAE-1 Pro is my goto 35mm, it’s a toss up on medium format, YashicaMat or Mamiya 645 pro... the jury is still out... In 4x5 I LOVE my Linhof Technika 4...

Feel like I made a sorta weird choice by jumping into 120 with a Mamiya Press camera, but it’s on its way and can’t wait to shoot landscapes on it

I got into film a while ago but didn’t shoot anything because I wanted to make it special instead of shooting random pictures, my first opportunity was my sisters 15th birthday (quinceañera) and I shot about 7 rolls and I loved the way it felt to shoot with my canon AE1 I have yet to develop them tho