Incredibly helpful and comprehensive overview for those of us just getting into film. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video, it’s by far the best I’ve come across.
You're a true professor, my friend. I could not be more grateful for all the knowledge and tips given for free for us mortals hahaha Have a blessed weekend. Best regards and hugs from Brazil!
I started using this camera today. I was fortunate enough to find the body and a lens in very mint condition for just shy of $70. Your video is very well put together and helpful in demystifying all the buttons and functions. Thank you!!
I just picked up this camera for cheap on eBay because I heard it was a good intro film camera. I have experience shooting digital but never film. Thank you for this thorough video!
THANK YOU!!! i shot a whole roll of film knowing virtually none of this and i can’t wait to shoot my next roll with all this knowledge :) very very helpful
Hi David. As always, really good video. I have the rebel 2000 and like it a lot. In the last part 1 video you mentioned about people talking down to someone using this type of inexpensive camera. This happened to me when I was starting out in photography. I think my camera at the time was a canon rebel x or rebel xs; the experience just crushed me and I almost stopped photography. I could not afford those top of the line cameras they said I would have to have or I would never be a photographer. I’m sure glad I didn’t listen to them. I am glad you have this channel and I really appreciate you.
Thank you! I'm also glad you didn't listen to them. No camera will make or break a good photographer and photographers who think their gear matters (beyond a minimum set of baseline capabilities) are just very aware that they don't have the skill to use a "lesser" camera. But the thing of it is, these are still really capable. And more than that someone who is interested in taking good photos isn't going to care what's in their hands as long as it functions correctly. I'm glad that you have stuck with photography and I hope that what it gives you -- well above and beyond the images you create -- is the opportunity to learn more about yourself and your creative inner vision and a greater closeness with the subjects you photograph.
Thank you so much for this! I found one at a thrift store and mainly wanted to use its lens for my dslr since the whole camera with lens and case was only $40CAD. I don’t know anything about film photography (or photography in general lol) but your video is so helpful! Just bought film and already can’t wait to see how the photos turn out!!
I have a question if I leave the film in the camera take a couple pictures and turn off the camera, does it save the exact point of the film where it was last shot ? Also I was just gifted this camera as a tip at work do you recommend I should in programming or the green box?
Good questions and yes the film will stay where it's at when the camera is powered off. For learning, shoot a roll or two on green box to learn about the layout. When you have that, try Program and get a bit of control. Then after a couple of rolls try Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual modes as that's where you'll start to make mistakes and learn a lot about how film imagery works. Avoid the scene modes.
IIRC, no. For focusing, put a focus point over what you want to have be in focus and then use the viewfinder to check that focus is correct. What you see in focus on the viewfinder is what will be in focus on the film.
Hi! Thanks for very informative manual. Just one question, am I correct that Rebel 2000 don't mark focusing points with red-blinking light as all nowadays cameras done?
This is wonderful as I'm returning to this film camera (uncovered in my basement!) Do you know how to change the focus in the viewfinder. Everything is blurry and I use manual focus lenses so I'm unable to focus correctly. Thanks!
Hmm. The focus on the viewfinder should reflect what's in focus on the film plane. Does everything stay blurry even when you adjust the lens' focus? What about when the lenses is at infinity and you point the camera in the distance? What manual focus lens are you using?
On the focusing screen? That won't be an issue as the light passing through that goes to your eye and not the film. If it's on the back of the lens, that could cause some issue like blurring in your images.
With film, don't change the ISO during the roll. The entire roll is developed at once and so the exposures need to be about the same for the whole roll. If you change the ISO for some images then those images won't be properly exposed.
Any 35mm film will work. Different films have different looks and are well suited for different uses. I have a video series called All About Film that examines different film stocks in detail and those videos may help you pick a film that you like.
Hey...can i remove the batteries from my slr will the roll inside have any affect on it?....i just turn my slr on by loading the film as I was just trying to make sure if it's working cuz I am going for a trip and btw how do you check if the roll is already used or expired? And how can we re wind the film as I haven't used it till now and in the process of turning on the film the camera unrolled it... So can we rewind it?
For the rewind question, there is a way to do that and I think I discuss it in the first video (albeit briefly.) For the battery, yes, you can change them or remove them with film in the camera with no issue.
@@locness_monster_jay that depends on your mode. In some modes you can't, such as full auto. But if you set the camera to A, for example, and clear the flash then it should stay off.
oh noo 4:01 this happened with me and i had no idea it was a problem. the film advanced already so i cant open the camera to fix this.. what do i do? :(((
Incredibly helpful and comprehensive overview for those of us just getting into film. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video, it’s by far the best I’ve come across.
Thank you!
You're a true professor, my friend.
I could not be more grateful for all the knowledge and tips given for free for us mortals hahaha
Have a blessed weekend.
Best regards and hugs from Brazil!
Thank you, Danilo, and have a wonderful day as well!
I started using this camera today. I was fortunate enough to find the body and a lens in very mint condition for just shy of $70. Your video is very well put together and helpful in demystifying all the buttons and functions.
Thank you!!
Thank you!
I’ve had this camera for a while but I enjoy looking back on this video for information every time I need assistance. Thank you for this.
Thank you!
I just picked up this camera for cheap on eBay because I heard it was a good intro film camera. I have experience shooting digital but never film. Thank you for this thorough video!
Thank you and yes it's a great learner film camera!
awesome camera manual Mr David, thanks
Thank you, Dash!
THANK YOU!!! i shot a whole roll of film knowing virtually none of this and i can’t wait to shoot my next roll with all this knowledge :) very very helpful
Thank you! :D
Thank you for this video!! I just bought this camera and needed a major refresher, it’s been so long since I’ve used an slr camera. 🙏
This camera arrived today!! Plus 2 lens all for $55! Super excited!!!
Nice and good deal!
got this camera for 10 euros and is just like mint. works great, shot many films through it.
Hi David. As always, really good video. I have the rebel 2000 and like it a lot. In the last part 1 video you mentioned about people talking down to someone using this type of inexpensive camera. This happened to me when I was starting out in photography. I think my camera at the time was a canon rebel x or rebel xs; the experience just crushed me and I almost stopped photography. I could not afford those top of the line cameras they said I would have to have or I would never be a photographer. I’m sure glad I didn’t listen to them. I am glad you have this channel and I really appreciate you.
Thank you! I'm also glad you didn't listen to them. No camera will make or break a good photographer and photographers who think their gear matters (beyond a minimum set of baseline capabilities) are just very aware that they don't have the skill to use a "lesser" camera. But the thing of it is, these are still really capable. And more than that someone who is interested in taking good photos isn't going to care what's in their hands as long as it functions correctly.
I'm glad that you have stuck with photography and I hope that what it gives you -- well above and beyond the images you create -- is the opportunity to learn more about yourself and your creative inner vision and a greater closeness with the subjects you photograph.
@@DavidHancock Thanks David, looking forward to seeing more of your videos!
Thank you so much for this! I found one at a thrift store and mainly wanted to use its lens for my dslr since the whole camera with lens and case was only $40CAD. I don’t know anything about film photography (or photography in general lol) but your video is so helpful! Just bought film and already can’t wait to see how the photos turn out!!
Fantastic!
Amazing tutorial. Thanks for that.
@@BerndtOtto thank you!
I have a question if I leave the film in the camera take a couple pictures and turn off the camera, does it save the exact point of the film where it was last shot ? Also I was just gifted this camera as a tip at work do you recommend I should in programming or the green box?
Good questions and yes the film will stay where it's at when the camera is powered off. For learning, shoot a roll or two on green box to learn about the layout. When you have that, try Program and get a bit of control. Then after a couple of rolls try Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual modes as that's where you'll start to make mistakes and learn a lot about how film imagery works. Avoid the scene modes.
Are the focus points suppose to light up like they do one newer dslr cameras? I feel like I have to guess where my points are
IIRC, no. For focusing, put a focus point over what you want to have be in focus and then use the viewfinder to check that focus is correct. What you see in focus on the viewfinder is what will be in focus on the film.
Very well done and informative
Thank you!
Picked up this camera based off the video thanks
Nice!
Hi! Thanks for very informative manual. Just one question, am I correct that Rebel 2000 don't mark focusing points with red-blinking light as all nowadays cameras done?
Correct. IIRC, there's a yellow dot in the viewfinder display that does that.
This is wonderful as I'm returning to this film camera (uncovered in my basement!) Do you know how to change the focus in the viewfinder. Everything is blurry and I use manual focus lenses so I'm unable to focus correctly. Thanks!
Hmm. The focus on the viewfinder should reflect what's in focus on the film plane. Does everything stay blurry even when you adjust the lens' focus? What about when the lenses is at infinity and you point the camera in the distance? What manual focus lens are you using?
Thank you so much for this amazing video!
Thank you!
So when my camera says low battery/battery dead I need to buy new batteries? You don't jus charge the camera correct? Love the video!
Thank you and yes, the batteries need to be replaced. If there are rechargeables for these I'm not aware of them.
Is there an on/off button? Because I can only turn off the camera bij putting the battery 's out. It's my first day with this analog camera.
You can lock it with L on the mode dial, which turns off most functions.
You said you can change the lenses while there is film in the camera, correct?
Correct
there’s a scrap maybe a smudge on the flurry screen on the inside of the camera lens, is tha goin to cause problems with the way it develops?
On the focusing screen? That won't be an issue as the light passing through that goes to your eye and not the film. If it's on the back of the lens, that could cause some issue like blurring in your images.
For a person that’s just starting out do you recommend just leaving it on the green box setting?
For the first roll or two, go for it. That's a fine way to learn the handling.
Hey once in the iso mode can you leave it ? What mode is best for it to shoot automatically but me having control over the iso
With film, don't change the ISO during the roll. The entire roll is developed at once and so the exposures need to be about the same for the whole roll. If you change the ISO for some images then those images won't be properly exposed.
Which type of film is the best for this camera??
Any 35mm film will work. Different films have different looks and are well suited for different uses. I have a video series called All About Film that examines different film stocks in detail and those videos may help you pick a film that you like.
Thank you very muchh
Hey...can i remove the batteries from my slr will the roll inside have any affect on it?....i just turn my slr on by loading the film as I was just trying to make sure if it's working cuz I am going for a trip and btw how do you check if the roll is already used or expired? And how can we re wind the film as I haven't used it till now and in the process of turning on the film the camera unrolled it... So can we rewind it?
For the rewind question, there is a way to do that and I think I discuss it in the first video (albeit briefly.) For the battery, yes, you can change them or remove them with film in the camera with no issue.
How do you turn off the flash?
@@locness_monster_jay that depends on your mode. In some modes you can't, such as full auto. But if you set the camera to A, for example, and clear the flash then it should stay off.
oh noo 4:01 this happened with me and i had no idea it was a problem. the film advanced already so i cant open the camera to fix this.. what do i do? :(((
If the film advanced, you're fine.
@@DavidHancock thank you!!
Nikon D700 next??
I do not have one. If I did, I would definitely fit it into the 2023 lineup.