I have the same desire to get out every day and shoot pictures. Despite the fact that you quickly become underwhelmed by the photographic potential of the local neighbourhood, I always come back with something I like.
I literally threw mine out a couple years ago because I stopped using it yeaaars ago. This is a ~15-16yo camera that cost $300 new. I think I got mine for $150. Crazy.
I use a 2003 HP Photosmart 935 with a Pentax 3x optical zoom lens. It's bulky and looks like a "film" camera so when I am out an about shooting street scenes people just think I am a tourist. The best part is the Pentax lens. Very sharp and clear.
I recently picked up an old Canon Powershot S110 for about $20. The image quality is outstanding and it's actually got some pretty good features. There's still a place for a decent, old and cheap point and shoot.
Great video! Do you have specific settings for the "My Colors" function? Do you use the "Positive Film" preset or the "Custom Color" option? If you use Custom Colors, what is your configuration?
You have some good image’s captured. Even though it is an old camera it doesn’t matter it is the person behind the camera. Also, The megapixel philosophy and sensor size was and is a gimmick to sell cameras, although those elements can make a difference. I recently got my hands on an SD900 and the images come out good and does have that film quality. I wouldn’t downplay old tech or the use of them as a tool to create.
The whole process is great fun. However, personally I found that once I had tracked down some of the Dicams I'd settled upon, and for a sensible(ish) price, the novelty of using them wore off, and I went back using my phone. I found I could get as close or closer to 'film' look using my phone, and applying a 'film-look' LUT afterwards. And no other editing. I get that the point of this video is not that.
@@SD_UK I am TOTALLY with you. There's a gimmick and joy from using older technology that can make you more thoughtful or less "serious" about the work -- and that's great. But how do I explain that I haven't picked up a digicam in months and all I've been doing is using my cinema camera? Haha But all that said, I have put the digicam in my small pouch and I'm going to re-invigorate some casual photography.
@@aaronsambeyfilm I did Small, compact, intuitive But the white balance is sometimes capricious, there is electronic noise from 200 ISO, no stabilization either But if you find it cheap it's a good camera to have fun and to give the "old school photo" look The problem is that the camera has increased in price quite a bit on eBay etc since the many videos on the subject on UA-cam
@@alexdenton6586 I heard about this inflation after the fact. I randomly found it at a thrift store for $20 not knowing that it was a gem. I don't mind the noise, really. I have my pro cameras if I want pro photos. It comes with me everywhere now.
Honestly, outside of it being closer to a microphone, yeah. In this video in particular I was quite tired, so it was definitely worn out. As far as I'm concerned, I'm not going to please everyone. But I do appreciate the subscription.
are the photos straight out of camera? can you explain a little more about what you do to the jpegs ? i have a similar canon powershot sd880 (10megapixels) and they dont have the film look like yours do.
For sure! Here's a good place to start for an average photo. To start, I adjust the color temperature warmer (+20) and the tint towards green (-30). I lift the black levels by a sizeable amount (30-40). Texture -20 Saturation -5 A very slight S-Curve. HUE: Yellow +15 Green +20 Purple -20 Magenta +15 SAT: Yellow -20 Green -30 Aqua -10 Blue -15 LUM: Red +5 Blue -10 Calibration: Red +30 SAT -10 Green +20 SAT -20 Blue -10 SAT 0 Add a little grain 10-20
Some good points made...inspirational. :) I like the autumn brick wall at 3:02! Speaking of old Canons, I'm looking forward to trying out a Powershot G6 that I recently got my hands on.
Hey, awesome video btw! So, I am just getting started with photography and I bought my first film camera which is the Kodak Ultra F9 but after using it for a few weeks I have come to realize that film is quite expensive. I have really been looking to buy an old digital camera with a viewfinder just like the SD1000 from Canon but with recent reviews on it, the prices have seemed to skyrocket like crazy and I can't even find a decent one for around $50. Even after looking through the few thrift stores around my area, I can't seem to find anything similar. Would you happen to have any recommendations for similar cameras with which I can achieve the film look on a budget? Also, I feel awkward asking, but if you don't use this camera often, would you consider selling it to me?
Hey! Film photography is certainly an expensive hobby which is why I only save it for special occasions. Grabbing an old point and shoot digital camera is really the best way to go if you want to get out and practice but stay on a tight budget. To be clear, I didn't specifically seek out this camera. It just so happened to be the only one at a thrift store I went to and I figured it would be fun to try it out. That said, really any digital camera made around that time (2005-2010) will be enough for you to mess around with. So don't get too caught up on the SD1000. It's one of many cameras that will suit your needs. And, while that's a nice thought, I actually do bring this camera with me practically everywhere I go. Because I'm nothing short of obsessed with photography in all capacities. My advice would be to go on your local online buy and sell marketplace (in Canada we have Kijiji) and search for "point and shoot" or "digital cameras" and you're bound to find something that will work. Next is to find an SD card that will work with it -- sometimes faster cards won't work in older bodies. I'd love to see what you come up with! Take care!
@@aaronsambeyfilm Awesome! Thanks for the detailed response and all the tips! I never thought about market place but that’s probably a pretty good place to start 👍🏽👍🏽
Amazing photos, great skill. Wanted to know what settings do you use, and definitely want to see you editing some JPGs. By the way, I just have arrived to Toronto (3 weeks ago), and I believe there is a storm coming and it will be snowy, wanted to take some photos in downtown, any recommendations on locations? Thanks :)
I use basic neutral settings on the camera and edit the JPGs in Lightroom. Here's a good place to start for an average photo. To start, I adjust the color temperature warmer (+20) and the tint towards green (-30). I lift the black levels by a sizeable amount (30-40). Texture -20 Saturation -5 A very slight S-Curve. HUE: Yellow +15 Green +20 Purple -20 Magenta +15 SAT: Yellow -20 Green -30 Aqua -10 Blue -15 LUM: Red +5 Blue -10 Calibration: Red +30 SAT -10 Green +20 SAT -20 Blue -10 SAT 0 Add a little grain 10-20
I have the same desire to get out every day and shoot pictures. Despite the fact that you quickly become underwhelmed by the photographic potential of the local neighbourhood, I always come back with something I like.
Crazy how these digi cams went up in ln price recently
$100+ for a tested and working SD1000 on eBay. Wonder how much or if it will keep going up in the next year or so.
I literally threw mine out a couple years ago because I stopped using it yeaaars ago.
This is a ~15-16yo camera that cost $300 new. I think I got mine for $150. Crazy.
I got lucky and snagged one for $65 yesterday...
I bought mine for 6 dollars a year ago
I use a 2003 HP Photosmart 935 with a Pentax 3x optical zoom lens. It's bulky and looks like a "film" camera so when I am out an about shooting street scenes people just think I am a tourist. The best part is the Pentax lens. Very sharp and clear.
I recently picked up an old Canon Powershot S110 for about $20. The image quality is outstanding and it's actually got some pretty good features. There's still a place for a decent, old and cheap point and shoot.
I couldn't agree more!
Great video! Do you have specific settings for the "My Colors" function? Do you use the "Positive Film" preset or the "Custom Color" option? If you use Custom Colors, what is your configuration?
Hey! I'm taking it out tonight for some wet streets photos and I'll put settings up on the screen or in the description in the next video.
You have some good image’s captured. Even though it is an old camera it doesn’t matter it is the person behind the camera. Also, The megapixel philosophy and sensor size was and is a gimmick to sell cameras, although those elements can make a difference. I recently got my hands on an SD900 and the images come out good and does have that film quality. I wouldn’t downplay old tech or the use of them as a tool to create.
The whole process is great fun.
However, personally I found that once I had tracked down some of the Dicams I'd settled upon, and for a sensible(ish) price, the novelty of using them wore off, and I went back using my phone.
I found I could get as close or closer to 'film' look using my phone, and applying a 'film-look' LUT afterwards. And no other editing.
I get that the point of this video is not that.
@@SD_UK I am TOTALLY with you. There's a gimmick and joy from using older technology that can make you more thoughtful or less "serious" about the work -- and that's great. But how do I explain that I haven't picked up a digicam in months and all I've been doing is using my cinema camera? Haha
But all that said, I have put the digicam in my small pouch and I'm going to re-invigorate some casual photography.
I have this camera here in France. The Ixus 70, really good looking and good pictures
I have the Ixus 50. Superb little camera , producing yummy photos 😊
For those who live in Europe like me the camera is called here the canon Ixus 70 and not SD1000 but they are exactly the same camera
Oh, very cool! Have you used it?
@@aaronsambeyfilm I did
Small, compact, intuitive
But the white balance is sometimes capricious, there is electronic noise from 200 ISO, no stabilization either
But if you find it cheap it's a good camera to have fun and to give the "old school photo" look
The problem is that the camera has increased in price quite a bit on eBay etc since the many videos on the subject on UA-cam
@@alexdenton6586 I heard about this inflation after the fact. I randomly found it at a thrift store for $20 not knowing that it was a gem. I don't mind the noise, really. I have my pro cameras if I want pro photos.
It comes with me everywhere now.
Im going to subscribe but man, is that the voice you use to talk normally?
Honestly, outside of it being closer to a microphone, yeah. In this video in particular I was quite tired, so it was definitely worn out. As far as I'm concerned, I'm not going to please everyone. But I do appreciate the subscription.
are the photos straight out of camera? can you explain a little more about what you do to the jpegs ? i have a similar canon powershot sd880 (10megapixels) and they dont have the film look like yours do.
For sure! Here's a good place to start for an average photo.
To start, I adjust the color temperature warmer (+20) and the tint towards green (-30). I lift the black levels by a sizeable amount (30-40).
Texture -20
Saturation -5
A very slight S-Curve.
HUE:
Yellow +15
Green +20
Purple -20
Magenta +15
SAT:
Yellow -20
Green -30
Aqua -10
Blue -15
LUM:
Red +5
Blue -10
Calibration:
Red +30
SAT -10
Green +20
SAT -20
Blue -10
SAT 0
Add a little grain 10-20
@@aaronsambeyfilm thanks much appreciated. You said you use Snapseed . Would these setting numbers work in Lightroom?
@@matthewmoran3261 Oh, yeah I definitely almost always use LR. Snapseed is only ever for something quick on my phone.
@@aaronsambeyfilm thank you very much bro, cheers
@@aaronsambeyfilm version Lightroom?
Wow these turned out so beautiful! Did you do any editing on these photos? If so what settings did you use?
you are so underrated man
I'd definitely like more people to see my videos, haha. Appreciated 🙏
Some good points made...inspirational. :) I like the autumn brick wall at 3:02! Speaking of old Canons, I'm looking forward to trying out a Powershot G6 that I recently got my hands on.
Thanks! Hope to see some of the work you do with it!
Nice video, with interesting aspects. Bought a Canon Powershot A450 in March this year. She looks like going through hell, but she work not bad :-).
Hey, awesome video btw!
So, I am just getting started with photography and I bought my first film camera which is the Kodak Ultra F9 but after using it for a few weeks I have come to realize that film is quite expensive. I have really been looking to buy an old digital camera with a viewfinder just like the SD1000 from Canon but with recent reviews on it, the prices have seemed to skyrocket like crazy and I can't even find a decent one for around $50. Even after looking through the few thrift stores around my area, I can't seem to find anything similar. Would you happen to have any recommendations for similar cameras with which I can achieve the film look on a budget? Also, I feel awkward asking, but if you don't use this camera often, would you consider selling it to me?
Hey! Film photography is certainly an expensive hobby which is why I only save it for special occasions. Grabbing an old point and shoot digital camera is really the best way to go if you want to get out and practice but stay on a tight budget.
To be clear, I didn't specifically seek out this camera. It just so happened to be the only one at a thrift store I went to and I figured it would be fun to try it out. That said, really any digital camera made around that time (2005-2010) will be enough for you to mess around with. So don't get too caught up on the SD1000. It's one of many cameras that will suit your needs.
And, while that's a nice thought, I actually do bring this camera with me practically everywhere I go. Because I'm nothing short of obsessed with photography in all capacities.
My advice would be to go on your local online buy and sell marketplace (in Canada we have Kijiji) and search for "point and shoot" or "digital cameras" and you're bound to find something that will work. Next is to find an SD card that will work with it -- sometimes faster cards won't work in older bodies.
I'd love to see what you come up with!
Take care!
@@aaronsambeyfilm Awesome! Thanks for the detailed response and all the tips! I never thought about market place but that’s probably a pretty good place to start 👍🏽👍🏽
Great video! Are these pictures edited?
Nice video! Love grabbing an old digital camera and going for a walk 📸
Amazing photos, great skill. Wanted to know what settings do you use, and definitely want to see you editing some JPGs.
By the way, I just have arrived to Toronto (3 weeks ago), and I believe there is a storm coming and it will be snowy, wanted to take some photos in downtown, any recommendations on locations? Thanks :)
I'll definitely have to make the editing video!
Dundas/University area is great for street photography. Enjoy!
I still have mine since I bought it retail price at Circuit City
so what’s good with that LR preset
What are your settings?
Hi. Nice vid. How do you underexpose on Canon sd1000? It doesn't have ev control, no?
it does
Yes, it has EV control! I typically keep it at about 2/3 stops underexposed. These old digital cameras have terrible highlight retention.
I enjoyed your video. I have the Canon Sd1100 and SD1200.I also have several older digicams. Best of luck in your photography journey!
What settings on the camera do you make it to look like how you do or like film?
I use basic neutral settings on the camera and edit the JPGs in Lightroom.
Here's a good place to start for an average photo.
To start, I adjust the color temperature warmer (+20) and the tint towards green (-30). I lift the black levels by a sizeable amount (30-40).
Texture -20
Saturation -5
A very slight S-Curve.
HUE:
Yellow +15
Green +20
Purple -20
Magenta +15
SAT:
Yellow -20
Green -30
Aqua -10
Blue -15
LUM:
Red +5
Blue -10
Calibration:
Red +30
SAT -10
Green +20
SAT -20
Blue -10
SAT 0
Add a little grain 10-20
@@aaronsambeyfilm Thank you!!
What features of CHDK do you use?
Paging Mr. Herman. Mr. Herman. You have a call at the front desk.
I'll uh... have him know.
Anyone know any other cameras that are like this one but maybe better?
Maybe some of the Sony Cybershot 16mp or so cameras?
🙂🙂🙂
Random but you should do VoiceOver work lol
Your voice sounds forced
I got that a lot when I was 13 and my voice dropped.