Long Live Film!!!!

[Speed]

Who says film is dead???

I'm here to say that film is ALIVE and WELL.

;-)

For anyone who may be curious, the cameras are, left to right, Pentax K1000, Nikon F5, Nikon N80.

The Fujifilm is Superia Xtra 400, which I use as my everyday film. Great stuff - fast, great colors, great detail. The rolls in front are two rolls of Sensia 100, two rolls of Reala, and two rolls of Superia Xtra 800. I didn't dig out my NPH or the other two or three rolls I had. They seemed like overkill. Too bad I didn't have any Velvia and Provia for this shot.

As you can see, I prefer Fuji (and how!). The only other films I shoot are Porta 160NC (shown here) and Kodak Gold 100.

[Lionheart]

Nice family there. Is that an F5 or F6? I miss slide film and the whole process of watching the film come to life after the last stage of processing as the film dries and the jewels of light start to brighten. On the other hand, I don't miss the scanning process, checking for dust on the slides, etc...One day, I'll pick up on film again.:-)

[Speed]

Nice family there. Is that an F5 or F6? I miss slide film and the whole process of watching the film come to life after the last stage of processing as the film dries and the jewels of light start to brighten. On the other hand, I don't miss the scanning process, checking for dust on the slides, etc...One day, I'll pick up on film again.:-)

That is the F5 center stage. It is flanked by my K1000 and my N80.

I LOVE my F5. It is solid. It is handfilling. It is incredibly fast. It is a dream machine.

I put the MB-16 battery pack on my N80, and it's a nice upgrade (my pinky finger doesn't go under the camera now), but it's not the same as having the battery pack built in. Most folks have raved about the F6 and how great it feels, and how light it is, and then they put the battery pack on it. HUH??? To me it makes more sense having it built in. One less thing to break or malfunction.

My two cents worth.

Thanks for the comments Lionheart!

[walterick]

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh!!!

FILM RULES!!!!!!!! ;)

[Speed]

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh!!!

FILM RULES!!!!!!!! ;)

Hey Rickster,

I figured this one would get you pumped up!

;-)

I've had this idea for about a month now. Finally got around to taking the shot.

Glad you liked it my friend.

PS: Next time, take the Velvia out of the bag. It's Velvia for crying out loud!

;-)

[walterick]

PS: Next time, take the Velvia out of the bag. It's Velvia for crying out loud!

;-)

I like to keep my Velvia in showroom condition before taking it out on the dirt roads

[mtbbrian]

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh!!!

FILM RULES!!!!!!!! ;)

If I posted a similiar shot, film in the refrigerator, it would show two rolls of 120 next to a yummy bottle of wine.
Plus I have other film in my backpack with my cameras.
Brian

[Speed]

If I posted a similiar shot, film in the refrigerator, it would show two rolls of 120 next to a yummy bottle of wine.
Plus I have other film in my backpack with my cameras.
Brian

I hear ya buddy!

Maybe you need to post that shot...

I still had six or eight rolls I didn't dig out for this shot (mostly NPH). I figured it would be overkill. The boxes of Superia Xtra 400 were all full (10 rolls each), the box of Sensia 100 was full (10 rolls), and the box of Porta 160 NC had three rolls in it. But you get the idea, and you see how I order/buy my film. By the multipack box!

I'm thinking I need to order some Velvia....

THE VELVIA....

50 speed Velvia...

;-)

[mtbbrian]

50 speed Velvia...

50 ASA!
That is toooo slow for me!
I pretty much shoot either 200 or 400 ASA with the very rare rolls of 3200 and 125..
Brian

[srobb]

Speed, I know what you mean about the Velvia. Just an example here for kicks. It's been posted before. It's shot on 100 instead of 50, though.

[Speed]

Speed, I know what you mean about the Velvia. Just an example here for kicks. It's been posted before. It's shot on 100 instead of 50, though.

I LOVE slide film!

The colors and details spoil you.

If I had an E-6 lab in my county, I'd be shooting LOTS more slide film.

Did you use Velvia 100 or Velvia 100F?

[srobb]

I LOVE slide film!

The colors and details spoil you.

If I had an E-6 lab in my county, I'd be shooting LOTS more slide film.

Did you use Velvia 100 or Velvia 100F?

It was Velvia 100F. I have a roll of 400F in the Rebel now working on getting it used so I can see how my deer pics turned out.

[Speed]

50 ASA!
That is toooo slow for me!
I pretty much shoot either 200 or 400 ASA with the very rare rolls of 3200 and 125..
Brian

It IS slow!

But I haven't tried any of the 100 speed Velvia yet.

My everyday film is Superia Xtra 400. Fast, good colors and details. I must admit, I really like 100 speed films (Reala, Provia 100, Sensia 100, Kodak Gold 100) with Porta 160 NC being my favorite portrait/wedding film.

I like 800 speed for astrophotography work. I've never tried anything faster, but I've got to admit, I'm curious to try some.

[schrackman]

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh!!!

FILM RULES!!!!!!!! ;)

I'm sure glad I don't have to treat my flash card like a baggie of cold contraband. ;)

Forsake the film and come to the digital side, Luke, all the way.

[Speed]

I'm sure glad I don't have to treat my flash card like a baggie of cold contraband. ;)

Forsake the film and come to the digital side, Luke, all the way.

Hey Ray,

Technically, I've been shooting some digital for a couple of years now with the Coolpix 5700. But come Christmas, I'm getting into digital big time, with a D200.

But all the way? Naw. I love my film too much. I forsee shooting less print film, and primarly shooting slides once I get the D200. We'll see.

Thanks for the comments buddy!

[Liz]

But all the way? Naw. I love my film too much.

Hmmmmmmmmm......I've heard that before somewhere....many times....it's like an echo!


We'll see.

Liz

[Old Timer]

Who says film is dead???

I'm here to say that film is ALIVE and WELL.

;-)

I have not shot a roll of film since April 2004 when the D70 arrived. I just ordered an Epson RX620 that Chunk found online with $150 worth of rebates. Now I should be able to do a little scanning. Is film in my future again??? Let's hope so because I still love it and I do have 6 Nikon film cameras gathering dust somewhere.

[Speed]

"I do have 6 Nikon film cameras gathering dust somewhere."

And you need to put them to use. Don't want them to gum up on you...

;-)

I'm sure the D200 will put a big dent in my film use, but I just can't see not shooting film. If nothing else, I expect to shoot slides.

Besides, even when I get the D200, I've got to wait to get my SB-800 before I can really use it effectively indoors. At $325, plus shipping, it may be Fathers Day 2007 before I get the SB-800. :-(

I know the SB-28 will fire on a Nikon digital, but it fires at full power. There's no metering, so it's hit and miss on exposure. The SB-800 will be a necessity. So I'm sure I'll continue using film for indoor shots (weddings, basketball, etc) for several months after I get my D200.

Good luck on that scanning. Let us know how you like that scanner. There are others who have the same thought...

[Lava Lamp]

"I do have 6 Nikon film cameras gathering dust somewhere."

And you need to put them to use. Don't want them to gum up on you...

;-)

I'm sure the D200 will put a big dent in my film use, but I just can't see not shooting film. If nothing else, I expect to shoot slides.

Besides, even when I get the D200, I've got to wait to get my SB-800 before I can really use it effectively indoors. At $325, plus shipping, it may be Fathers Day 2007 before I get the SB-800. :-(

I know the SB-28 will fire on a Nikon digital, but it fires at full power. There's no metering, so it's hit and miss on exposure. The SB-800 will be a necessity. So I'm sure I'll continue using film for indoor shots (weddings, basketball, etc) for several months after I get my D200.

Good luck on that scanning. Let us know how you like that scanner. There are others who have the same thought...

You know I'm a D50 evangelist now, right? The D50 is every bit as good as the D70s in my opinion and the price is right vs. the D200. Beach Camera is selling refurbished D50's at $399. I have bought from Beach several times without any problems. I've seen new D50's as low as $520 at reputable dealers. The cost difference vs. the D200 would easily pay for that SB-800.

I want to get a D200, too, but I'm trying to wait until the price starts dropping like they always do. Now the D50 isn't your F5, but the D50 is better than your N80 IMHO.

By the way, I shot two rolls of film a week ago for the first time in about two years. I'm waiting to get the prints and CDs back. My sister-in-law shot with my camera (N90) some and cou;dn't believe I was using film!

[Speed]

Yes, I've noticed that you've chimed in on a couple of occasions comparing the D50 to the D70. And you're given the D50 rave reviews as well. I've also been advised to get a D50 or a used D70 to get used to the digital workflow, and WB, etc.

"The D50 is every bit as good as the D70s in my opinion"

That's an impressive testimony! Especially considering that the D50 is cheaper by several hundred dollars.

"Beach Camera is selling refurbished D50's at $399."

That's an incredible price! Now that's tempting.

"I want to get a D200, too, but I'm trying to wait until the price starts dropping like they always do. Now the D50 isn't your F5, but the D50 is better than your N80 IMHO."

I'm with you there buddy. That's the only redeeming thing about getting one for Christmas - I'm hoping the price will drop by then. The 30D selling for $1400 should help bring the price down some.

On the other hand, there's still a backlog of folks wanting the D200. ASAP Photo in Greenville still has five slips hanging up where folks have already paid their $1700 (plus tax) and are waiting for their camera to come in. (They had nine slips hanging up back in February!) I'm beginning to wonder if Nikon will have caught up with the demand by Christmas!

"By the way, I shot two rolls of film a week ago for the first time in about two years. I'm waiting to get the prints and CDs back. My sister-in-law shot with my camera (N90) some and couldn't believe I was using film!"

Hehehehe! ;-)

I was pleasantly surprised when Nikon came out with the F6. Digital is definitely all the rage now, and I'm heading that way, but film is still alive and well, and will be around for a long time to come. Black and white and slide films are seeing an increase in sales, and Half Hour Photo is still doing a booming business processing color film.

[Axle]

Yes, all my photos of my film equipment was taken with a KM Dimage Z2. However if I did get a dSLR at this point I'd buy a Nikon D50, what with Sony now owning the KM camera line.

[mtbbrian]

MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM FILM!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Brian

[Speed]

MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM FILM!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Brian

Makes you salivate, doesn't it buddy?!

:-D

[shutterman]

I used to feel the same way -------------------


until the D200 arrived. Wait till you get yours at Christmas time and you may feel different! I know I do.

thanks,
Wes

[Axle]

Film does live! Muwahahaha


The X-7A


The Pentax ME


The pair of 'em