New To Film Help!!!

[Themage]

Hi,

Well i have been doing digital photography for many years now. Then i finally woke up from my dream and saw how over saturated and low quality digital can be. I have woken to the effect that film has so much more levels to the images in terms of gradation. I have a pentax SLR camera with a 1.8 50mm lens. I have just been using c-41 print film, i prefer fuji. So i am a bit confused on getting pro level film but i think my pentax takes better shots then my Canon 20D and i don't have to spend 80 hours editing the photos in photoshop to get a releastic result it just happens, it's magic kids! So if any of you film guys got some tips for using film and what are some good places to get pro film and where i should start. I have done darkroom work before using B&W, my budget does not allow for me to get heavy into it right now. Over 800 resumes since last june ! and no job! 2 degrees, film & multimedia. But share with me some of your best film shots too and why you think it still rules!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/nnickels/

[photophorous]

Hi,

Well i have been doing digital photography for many years now. Then i finally woke up from my dream and saw how over saturated and low quality digital can be. I have woken to the effect that film has so much more levels to the images in terms of gradation. I have a pentax SLR camera with a 1.8 50mm lens. I have just been using c-41 print film, i prefer fuji. So i am a bit confused on getting pro level film but i think my pentax takes better shots then my Canon 20D and i don't have to spend 80 hours editing the photos in photoshop to get a releastic result it just happens, it's magic kids! So if any of you film guys got some tips for using film and what are some good places to get pro film and where i should start. I have done darkroom work before using B&W, my budget does not allow for me to get heavy into it right now. Over 800 resumes since last june ! and no job! 2 degrees, film & multimedia. But share with me some of your best film shots too and why you think it still rules!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/nnickels/

Welcome to the dark side.

Actually, I'm a fence sitter in the debate about which is "better." To me, they are different but equally valuable. Tell us a little about what you want to do with film and we will surely come back with many suggestions. :thumbsup:

I hate to pick out which are best, but feel free to browse my flickr page...it's mostly film, but there are a few digital shots in the mix. http://www.flickr.com/photos/photophore/

Paul

[cameron665]

Hi Themage, Welcome to back to film. So far I have resisted the digital experience (serious stuff anyway) as I think film still has the edge, although digital is improving. As for a film recommendation, it really depends upon your preferences B&W, color, landscapes, people etc.. But if you are into color transparencies, Fuji Velvia 50 is a beauty for landscapes, buildings etc.

[Xia_Ke]

Welcome to the dark side....

Don't you mean welcome back to the light?...LOL


I'm with Paul in that I don't think that one is better than the other. They both have their advantages and their disadvantages. Personally I have no need for the instant gratification of digital and I like the slow, methodical, get your hands dirty routine of film. It all boils down to what works best for you and what gives you the most confidence when out shooting :thumbsup: