Hey there!
Posted 26/09/2011 - 14:53
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Well, you found us so that is a good starting point.
Although you'll find most of the chat about digital photography a lot of that is equally applicable to film. It sounds like you have some good kit; go ahead and enjoy it, buy some film and come back here with any questions you have.
Although you'll find most of the chat about digital photography a lot of that is equally applicable to film. It sounds like you have some good kit; go ahead and enjoy it, buy some film and come back here with any questions you have.
Ken
“We must avoid however, snapping away, shooting quickly and without thought, overloading ourselves with unnecessary images that clutter our memory and diminish the clarity of the whole.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson -
“We must avoid however, snapping away, shooting quickly and without thought, overloading ourselves with unnecessary images that clutter our memory and diminish the clarity of the whole.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson -
Posted 26/09/2011 - 15:01
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Ahh cool, will have a browse!
At the risk of sounding totally stupid, do you have advice on what film to get, where to get it from and where to get it developed?
Thanks for the advice so far!
At the risk of sounding totally stupid, do you have advice on what film to get, where to get it from and where to get it developed?
Thanks for the advice so far!
Posted 26/09/2011 - 15:15
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To my shame I haven't had it developed yet, but after a lot of research I have decided that Kodak Ektar is a good choice in terms of colour print film. It's available from 7dayshop
After a poor experience with 'Snappy Snaps', I sent my last film to this place for develop + scan: http://www.snapsphotoservices.com/35mmcolourfilmprocessingandprinting.html
I was very pleased and it wasn't too expensive.
You could go down the B&W route, and develop your film at home. It's not as hard as it sounds, if you scan your neatives rather than enlarge and print them in the traditional way. I know of at least one forum member who does this. Perhaps he'll be along in a minute?
After a poor experience with 'Snappy Snaps', I sent my last film to this place for develop + scan: http://www.snapsphotoservices.com/35mmcolourfilmprocessingandprinting.html
I was very pleased and it wasn't too expensive.
You could go down the B&W route, and develop your film at home. It's not as hard as it sounds, if you scan your neatives rather than enlarge and print them in the traditional way. I know of at least one forum member who does this. Perhaps he'll be along in a minute?
Posted 26/09/2011 - 15:21
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Hi Nick and welcome to the forum, you asked what film to get ,and about processing. I guess it depends on a few things. what do you want to photograph? ,colour ,black and white, prints, slides?
Do you have a local Camera shop in your town that can handle the developing and printing? If you do start there, buy a roll or two and get going ,best of luck ....Jeff...
Do you have a local Camera shop in your town that can handle the developing and printing? If you do start there, buy a roll or two and get going ,best of luck ....Jeff...
Posted 26/09/2011 - 15:26
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I'm not sure what your skill level and experience is but if its low I'd recommend buying an 'amateur' film like Kodak Ultramax 400 which can be processed anywhere and will accomodate an enormous amount of user error.
Ken
“We must avoid however, snapping away, shooting quickly and without thought, overloading ourselves with unnecessary images that clutter our memory and diminish the clarity of the whole.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson -
“We must avoid however, snapping away, shooting quickly and without thought, overloading ourselves with unnecessary images that clutter our memory and diminish the clarity of the whole.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson -
Posted 26/09/2011 - 22:22
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I'd pick up a roll or two of colour and B&W in boots or poundland without worrying about it too much and just have a play. See which lenses you like, get a feel for the camera and go from there. I'm also new to film and that's what I'm trying, I think it's better to have a go as cheaply as possible to get used to the camera and see wether you want a more sensitive film etc. later.
K-r & MG with 18-55mm and 50-200mm kit lenses, M 50mm f1.7 and M 135mm
Posted 03/10/2011 - 03:50
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Welcome and enjoy the forum!
Regards:
JA
Regards:
JA
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14 years
I have just inherited a ME super, AF200S flash, 3 lenses, some peripherals and a few filters.
I'm new to this and have no film but was wondering whether to get some. I can see myself getting into this as a hobby and have always wanted something better than my normal camera to take pictures of things I really like (car, PC, girlfriend etc)
What would you guys recommend as a starting point for learning to use these things as I have used a film SLR once about 9-10 years ago in high school.
Advice would be appreciated and will be taking a picture of all the equipment as soon as my girlfriends new Dslr has finished charging!