In this day and age I really don't get it, these type of 'photographers' must have zero levels of self introspection. TBF those making a living from it, are likely just providing what the client wants, no matter how dubious that is. It's the hobbyist /amateur / enthusiast that perturbs me really.
Continue experimenting in the darkroom to find your preferences. Many traditional analog photographers doesn't appreciate the word "experiment", that's not real photography. You should dodge and burn, and use split grading, but for goodness sake don't make the darkroom into a kindergarten! 😂
I hate it but I've basically gotten to the point where I hate all the terms, they laugh at me at work because I object to every description of the job!
When the Mrs retired she filled the resignation letter with the nonsensical buzzwords that corporate “leadership “ thrives on. It was a sarcastic work of wordsmithing art
I had this realisation about digital photography a long time ago and the digital cameras I've collected over the years sitting in a drawer support this. 😄
This is why I still rock a dSLR and have no interest or need to “upgrade”. As I mostly shoot film, I have little to no need to spend any money on digital. All my photography money now goes on paper and film.
I've just picked up the D750 to use with my Nikon Fe2 MF lenses. I'm starting to feel that digital will be my colour photo camera, and I'll stick with film mainly for b&w and the occasional slide film.
I'm still not a massive film of C41 films. The cost of film and dev is a massive turn off too.
The early "Barnack" Leicas are superior in use to the M-series cameras because of the adjustable diopter and 1.5x magnification rangefinders. The separate viewfinders are superior to the built-in M frame lines because the magnifications are optimized for each focal length. Don't hurt me, please.
I suspect you're right, but also... knowing myself... I will likely have to learn this lesson for myself someday. I have the IIIc, and I kind of want a M2.
I find that the Ms are faster if you need to change focal lengths a lot. They're convenient for that. But I agree with Chris that when built out for the chosen focal length, there's a lot superior about the Barnack way. S'why I own five Barnack types but only one M.
Ooh, I wondered when this would come up. I’ve never shot a Leica so I can’t say whether I believe they are overrated. What I know to be true for me is that Leica gear is too damned expensive. I would never enjoy using a film camera that cost as much as all my other film cameras put together.
I had an M3 w/several lenses for a couple of years. During a few shoots I shot it side by side w/my Pentax LX - same film & focal length. I can't tell them apart.
There is no doubt that they make beautiful, amazing cameras. But my LX & a 50 1.4 works for me.
There’s this mental math that goes on in my head when it comes to cameras. There are three inputs: 1) How much I paid for the camera; 2) How much I enjoy shooting the camera; 3) How much I love the photos the camera produces. That equation would choke on Leica prices.
They're beautiful and take wonderful photos - I don't dislike Leica cameras. I was about to say "Given the pricetag, it's not practical for me" but the truth is: my LX does everything an M3 does, and I can use my shelf full of Pentax glass with it - even if I could afford to buy Leica, I wouldn't.
Looked okay, but never really liked using or handling it. Shot plenty mostly because it was easily available here. For my money and usage I mostly shot non American made black and white films.
Pin sharp focus and "bokeh" chat about lenses is fucking boring and pointless. If anyone thinks an image is "bad" because the focus is off or the out of focus areas don't look pleasing in the right way is missing the point of art.
Contrary to the impression given by social media, you don't have to constantly experiment with different brands of film. Settling on a few favorites and learning how to work with them is just fine.
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If I had to choose anything I'd rather be a visual artist. But I can't be bothered to label myself anyway. 😄
Also, my HP5 rolls always turn out bland, murky, uniform and blegh.
If either/both work for you—terrific!
BUT THAT'S WHAT MAKES THEM FUN!!! :3
I'm still not a massive film of C41 films. The cost of film and dev is a massive turn off too.
personally I miss Velvia 50 😢
There is no doubt that they make beautiful, amazing cameras. But my LX & a 50 1.4 works for me.
Cameras are just tools. Choose yours!
But I do agree that Portra 160 is best Portra!
I liked Fuji NPH 400 a lot (and still have a brick of it in the freezer).
Me: *laughs in ЛОМО*