[kknater]

I recently started shooting with 35mm film. After doing some research, finally bought myself an Olympus OM-1. full frame for less than 100 bucks! You know that new OM-D. Well, OM-1 is the original the digital version is based off. You really have a different mindset shooting with film and theres just something about loading film that makes it so magical. Its like loading a gun or something. Anyways, lets see what film or equipment you are shooting with. Analog only!

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/150173/DSC_0208.jpg

[yray]

I shoot a Nikon FE but only with fuji superia 400. Want to do Tmax, but I'm too lazy to set up a darkroom. I just develop my film at London drugs for $5 and scan the negatives with my DSLR. Problem with my FE is when it's too cold, the mirror locks up and the shutter doesn't fire. I would have to go to mechanical mode, cover the lens, rewind while pressing multi exposure and then shoot. :P

It gets addicting after a while, gonna try multiple exposures sometime soon. :tears:

Remember to double check your light seals before doing some serious shooting, they can be easily replaced.

[kknater]

You can get Kodak 400CN or Ilford XP2 which both come out black and white which you can develop at any regular photo development place. Pretty neat stuff.

[yray]

^ some people say 400cn looks too digital, maybe I will try it if I can get it cheaper than 17$ at LD.

Tmax tones :sweetjesus:

[Senna4ever]

I'm a Tri-X fan myself, but when you expose T-MAX correctly, it is beautiful.

[Senna4ever]

I am shooting a fashion creative with the great Jana Vackova (Jana Vackova - portrait and wedding photography (http://www.janavackovaphotography.com/wedding-photographer/)) on Monday, and one of the sets require old film cameras as props, so she requested that I bring all of my old film cameras along. This should be a fun shoot!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Senna4ever/Forum%20crap/3A2C8962.jpg

[kknater]

woah, whats the tiny one in the corner? and what film does it take?

[yray]

nice collection

should use digital cameras as props instead, it's sad to see dslrs everywhere and slr as the odd one :okay:

[Volvoman]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7054/7057884671_6f2d011ac4_b.jpg

[smaggs]

Wow, awesome collection Senna4Ever. What's that tiny one? What kind of film does it take?

Here's my few:
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y56/smaggs/525625_348388748531484_100000810865196_846418_1426 432721_n.jpg

[Senna4ever]

woah, whats the tiny one in the corner? and what film does it take?

Wow, awesome collection Senna4Ever. What's that tiny one? What kind of film does it take?
That little camera, which used to belong to my grandfather is a HIT camera, made in Japan after WWII. It used 17.5mm film.
17.5MM CAMERAS (http://www.subclub.org/shop/175mm.htm)

[smaggs]

Oops, didn't realize someone asked the same questions word for word, lol.

Can you get film for it? Ever used it?

[Senna4ever]

No, you need to cut your own roll from 35mm film. I've never used it to take photos, although it was used as a prop in a WedLuxe Magazine fashion shoot last week.

[kknater]

Just developed my roll of 400CN. Totally know what you mean that its too digital. Will try illford and tmax next.

Where does everyone get their film and developing? I've just gone to superstore because its the cheapest. and do you guys get the cd usually? or scan yourselves?

Btw. last month picked up Olympus Stylus Epic last month. Love how compact it is. Bring it with me everywhere.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/150173/stylus/DSC_0022.jpg

[Senna4ever]

I get my film developed at The Lab or Custom Color. Going to places like Superstore or Costco is cheaper, but they tend to over heat their chemicals for faster processing, which results in wonky colours.

[kknater]

Heres some pics from a roll of expired Konica.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/150173/08700015.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/150173/08710001.jpg

[yray]

Camera show at Cameron center near lougheed mall tomorrow. Anyone going?

[77civic1200]

^I am now, have a link for some info? what time is early bird ect.

Thanks!

[yray]

Camera Show (http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/bnc/pho/2985084717.html)

10$ more for early bird :okay:, hope transit isn't too crappy tomorrow morning.

[kknater]

I'm going too! Probably after lunch. Anyone been there before? What to expect?

[Senna4ever]

My flight gets in around 12:30 so I may catch the tail end just for the hell of it.

[yray]

Did anyone score big at the camera show? I got my self a F3HP. :megusta:

:joy: at the chicks that are buying MF cameras

[ForbiddenX]

I just got a Nikkormat FT and was wondering where I can get the battery for it locally? It uses a PX625 battery.

[yray]

^ px625 are mercury batteries and will not be sold in any stores within North America except under the table. They still make px625 sized batteries but are akaline/silver oxide of which gives off 1.45 -5v. Your nikkormat requires 1.35 volts.

You can either buy it online of which are stock from few years ago or look for an adapter for px625 where you can use a regular Lr44. MR-9 Adapter. Replacement for PX625, PX13 or MR9 discontinued Mercury cells. (http://www.smallbattery.company.org.uk/sbc_mr9_adapter.htm)

If you're not too serious, you can use zinc air 675 batteries which give off 1.4v, however you will need to modify the size of the battery by using cardboard/paper/aluminum foil to keep it in place. You will need to compensate by going a stop down (double check) and shoot. Beaware that this method might short out electronics but .5 volts shouldn't be too bad.

[Senna4ever]

Varta makes alkaline replacements for those.

[yray]

anyone bought film from quicksilver photo lab from bellingham? Their prices are quite attractive. $4.30 for tmax 24 and 4.85 for 36.

[Matsuda]

bringing back from the dead. Rcubed and I have been getting back into Film. I just got a Nikon FE with a bunch of gear given to me and I've been shooting with that. Anyone else still shooting film?

[Boostslut]

Whats "film?"

[Matsuda]

its what I shoot "boudoir " with

[77civic1200]

Thought you used pinhole camera for that...

[Matsuda]

meeting at 11am outside Roundhouse Community Centre. Hope to see you guys there!

[ForbiddenX]

Been shooting with an Olympus XA for a couple months now and considering finally getting a Leica M6. I'm also not sure if I'll be getting a .72 or a .85 probably will be getting a 50mm first and then possibly a 90mm

What should I look out for when buying it used? I saw one on fredmiranda selling for $1100 locally but the meter was broken, they were however including a VC Meter II.

What are some good but not too expensive lenses I could pair with it? I was thinking of looking for a voigtlander 50mm

[european]

Other than doing it yourself and The Lab, are there any other good places to get film developed? There are a few London Drugs that I think still do it but I'm a bit skeptical.
I shot several rolls with a 1960's Russian rangefinder and I don't trust it to be spot on, however, I'm interested to see the results.
I usually drop my stuff off at The Lab but I'm curious to know if there's any other place out there that still develops 35mm

Where do you guys go?

[TOS'd]

Any recommendations on a film camera? Looking for something around the $100+/- range, unless there is significant value in upping the budget to $200.

[Matsuda]

I get my film developed through kerrisdale cameras who use The Lab, then I scan it in with my film scanner that can do a whole roll in about 3mins.

Canon AE-1 is a popular choice for a good film camera, also pentax spotmatic is good too. I have about 7-8 film cameras...I've lost count

[ForbiddenX]

When I went to Kerrisdale they said that only their black/white was developed at The Lab and their colour inhouse?

I go to The Lab now as it's way closer to me than kerrisdale. Although colour was only $5 instead of the $7 at The Lab

[TOS'd]

What about a more compact 35mm camera? I checked out the Canon AE-1 but its bigger than I'd like to carry around.

[Matsuda]

most 35mm film cameras are about the same size. Unless you want to get a point and shoot. The decent point and shoots can be upwards of $100+

[TOS'd]

Ah, maybe that's what I should have said in the beginning. Looking for a point and shoot with a form factor such as an Olympus XA or similar. Mainly wanted to play around with one while I'm out with my mirrorless camera.

[ForbiddenX]

Where do you guys typically buy your film locally?

I'm out of portra and ordered it while I was in the US last time. I may put in an order at BH (no duties it seems) if anyone else wants to do a group buy.

Don't think I need $99 worth of film just yet lol

[Matsuda]

rcubed and I stocked up, we bought off ebay and old stock off collectors in FB film groups. I still have a ton of rolls in the freezer

[european]

^^
I buy all my rolls from Beau Photo. They have everything. Atleast everything that I like (Porta, TriX, TMAX, HP5, Ektar)

I finally got around to developing some old rolls I shot with that Russian range finder and I have to say, not bad. Maybe I'll scan a few.

[ForbiddenX]

^^
I buy all my rolls from Beau Photo. They have everything. Atleast everything that I like (Porta, TriX, TMAX, HP5, Ektar)

I finally got around to developing some old rolls I shot with that Russian range finder and I have to say, not bad. Maybe I'll scan a few.

How much does a roll of Portra or TriX usually go for at Beau? If it's not that much of a difference I'd rather support local than getting it off BH.

[european]

^
I think it was around $10 a roll. Possibly a tad cheaper.

[ForbiddenX]

^
I think it was around $10 a roll. Possibly a tad cheaper.

That's not bad I'll probably head over there sometime and check it out.

Also has anyone done the BW workshop over at Beau? Thinking of trying my hand at developing my own film and seems like $50 isn't too bad for a 2 hour 1:1 workshop

[european]

^
I might do it when I get some time. I could use a refresher as I haven't developed film since 92. But there are a lot of decent sources online on how to develop colour and B&W so that same $50 could be used for more developing materials.

Either way.... RS Beau Photo Group workshop?
Maybe Jason can give us a discount? :considered:

Beau Photo is such a sweet store, I love going in there and just staring at everything.

[J____]

developing is quite easy, just mix 1:50 rodinal r09 with water and pour the stuff in. Rotate every minute for 12 mins and pour out. Pour in a stop of some sort (vinegar/water solution) for another minute rotation, pour out and pour in a fixer solution, rotate every minute for 5 minutes. Then rinse with water and hang the film.

r09 mixture and development times vary with the effects you want and which film. General rule is the stronger the solution or the longer the development time will give a more contrasty negative.

I have a rig setup to use my DSLR and macro lens to photograph the negatives directly into capture one. DSLR scanning gives much higher resolutions than any commercial scanners out there (it's also free) but it's quite a bit of work to clone out the dust particles. For medium format film, you can create a MASSIVE file. Put on a close focus adapter for the macro lens and you can get it to focus with the lens literally touching the negative. Stitch together 9 shots of 5dsR files of a 120 film and you can get like 300mp file lol.

[ForbiddenX]

Looks like Beau is only going to be doing the workshop until the end of September and starting again in December, they said they won't be doing any during Oct/Nov because of their move.

I'm going to take the plunge and try my hand at developing myself.

I'm planning on getting the Paterson tank and change bag.

Does it matter if I buy powder or liquid for the developer and fixer? Thinking of getting D76 or the r09 you suggested. D76 comes in powder and r09 liquid

[european]

^
MOVING?! Where is Beau moving to?

[ForbiddenX]

^
MOVING?! Where is Beau moving to?

Not 100% sure if they're just moving their darkroom or their whole store actually this is what she said to me in the email:

We will be moving at the beginning of November so there will be a lot of chaos around here soon with all the packing and rearranging.

I ended up ordering all of the stuff from BH last night and was about $100USD~, only need to develop 20 rolls of BW to pay for itself haha.

[european]

^
Dang, I better visit one last time before they move to the new location.
Thanks for the heads up.

Film is best!

[ppck]

where's the best(cheapest) place to buy those fujifilm insta max sheets?

[european]

^
No idea. Search all photography stores until you find the cheapest price.
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Bought a couple more rolls, I have a plan, should be good.

Ektachrome is back

[ForbiddenX]

Did you guys pick up Ektachrome?

I may pick up a couple rolls to see how slide film is but I really like sticking to TRIX.

I developed my first roll at home a couple days ago and it was pretty easy! Hardest part is def getting the film onto the rolls in the light tight bag.

Also haven't been able to open those darn things to get the film out AFTER. Tons of videos to show you how to get it on but for some reason I suck at getting it out lol.

[european]

^
Yup!
Still on a roll of Tmax though. Maybe once finished.