I started back with occasional film shooting a few years ago. I love the results, but I like the process even more. Its just really fun. It IS liberating!
Great shots Paul. The background and her facial expressions are so natural. Film has this organic look that can never be replicated in digital. Keep the good work.
I shot film from I was a small kid in 1970 to 2006 both as a hobby/amateur photographer and as a professional photographer, it was very liberating to start with digital photography ! I remember an article in 1982 with Ansel Adams where he told that he was looking forward to digital photography.
Great video. I go between my M10-R, SL2-S, and Q2 for the most part. But as you have just described I have recently gone back to using my M6 with Portra, and several types of Cinestill films. Love it. Such a great change. I am 57 and haven’t used my film camera since 2001. Cheers Paul. Thoroughly enjoyed this.
I never stopped shooting film. When digital photography came on the scene, I didn’t like the results. I’m glad professional photographers like yourself are coming back. Thanks, Rick….. 🇺🇸
Great photos- I can see why you were well pleased! I see film as neither better nor worse, just different. I’ve just shot a couple of rolls of 3200 asa film and love the texture it has. I have all the developing gear - you’ve encouraged me to give it a go! Thanks.
Thanks Paul, I hope you will do more film although I have enjoyed your digital content to date. I shot my first roll of film as a child in 1966, have shot film all my life as a pro and also just for fun. The last couple of rolls just last week. You got some great beach shots here. It will be enjoyable to see more, colour and black and white.
Thanks so much. I will be continuing to shoot both film and digital depending on the result I’m after. I am very excited about shooting film right now.
Funny you should mention that M6 has been around from 1984 and is so popular. In fact Leica thought that the sales of the M6 were so poor that they maintained the production of the M4-P until 1986. At that time Leica had gained confidence in the M6 and ceased the production of the M4-P. As an owner of a M6 for over twenty years, I have to agree that it is a great Leica M camera.
Paul - wonderful and inspiring! I began my photo journey with a Nikon FG developing film in my dad’s basement darkroom. Fast forward a few decades…would love to know your developing process. Please create a video on that. Thanks!
I started with digital but picked up a Nikon F3 almost 2 weeks ago. Been having a blast and dropped off my first 4 rolls of film yesterday. Fingers crossed I actually get something good back.
Hi Paul-love film… was a newspaper photojournalist for over 50 years… have a Q2 and learning it just can’t wrap my brain around the digi stuff but am trying … gonna haul out my film stuff again since i’ve kept EVERYTHING ( much to my kids disgust… )was a great printer and can’t get it together with this new stuff at all… and my kid really was in a bit of dismay when she learned how much my Q2 was i just told her i’m spending her inheritance! Love your videos and someday may actually shoot something on my Leica that i’m happy with as i am with all my film images… old school dinosaur cary carrying luddite!
Bonjour Paul, et merci beaucoup pour cette vidéo, tes photos sont magnifiques, c’est du très beau matériel, mais je crois que le plus précis ce sont tes yeux
Hi Paul I’m turned back to film 4yrs ago, Nikon F5, FA, and Yashica Mat 124g. I was brought on on film. I’ve never developed or scanned my self so I would very much like to see your process
Beautiful images and nice video Paul. I like to shoot film, opting for Kentmere or Fomapan due to cost and results. My favourite cameras are the Zorki 2’s, an affordable Leica copy and it’s bottom loader. The LTM screw mount glass and cameras are excellent and the affordable. Interesting what you you were saying about the developing, I’d really enjoy seeing another video. Thanks again and best wishes
Decades ago, I began my photographic journey with medium format cameras. Today, I still shoot 6x6, 6x7, 6x9, and 6x12cm images. I shoot 35mm small format with Leica M6 and Contax G1 rangefinders. I also shoot Nikon 35mm SLRs. I shoot sheet film in a 4x5 inch view camera. I develop my own black & white film and digitize it on a flat-bed scanner. At one time, I shot and developed color slide film, but now, all my color work is digital.
I've been developing my film with the Cinestill DF 96 Monobath for a year and scanning on a Nikon Coolscan 5000ED. Your workflow is similar to mine. It is straightforward and so gratifying. I can shoot a roll on my Leica MP, develop it, and scan it all in a few hours. I can completely relate to your positive feelings about the satisfaction of being in control of the entire photographic experience- from choosing the film stock to the final edit. It doesn't get any better. And the cost isn't prohibitive. So, continue to produce videos on this topic. BTW I enjoy your Q2M content too. I continually rotate using my MP with my Q2M. There's something very organic and synergistic when I use them in tandem on a photo excursion.
Hi Paul, I picked up film 18 months ago , developping my film at home, scanning them and stumbled into the darkroom 4 months ago. For me I have the feeling to create some form of art from the beginning to the end. For the moment I'm shooting an M2 with the voigtlander heliar 40mm f2,8 wich is an incredible small lens. I'm mainly shooting ilford pan 100 film wich looks really nice for a cheaper price . Keep on creating great content. 👍
You did it! Great shots ❤ I started shooting film again as well, still waiting to get my first roll developed. You just think more before pressing the shutter, the experience is truly liberating in a way. Looking forward to what you show how you develop your film. I never did it and turning my bathroom into a darkroom is sort of an intimidating idea.
Hi Paul, I too have Leica digital cameras, but recently picked up a lovely Leica M6 TTL body to shoot B&W film again. I would enjoy seeing the workflow you use to process the film, and the results you obtain with various film stocks. If shooting with film is as much fun as it used to be for me, I can see getting a Hasselblad system (no rush on that though).
Beautiful images, your girlfriend knows how to pose and model for sure. Love shooting film, will start to develop soon but never really gotten to it, just ordered a bunch of chemicals and equipment though and looking forward to it! The process of just shooting film is relaxing in a different way and does, like many people say, make you slow down and think a bit more but I also think this is partly due to manual focus lenses. If I put the same lenses on my digital camera I slow down and think more as well.
Nice pickup with the M6. Would love to hear more about your developing and scanning process. I’ve never shot film, but am interested in the process and simplicity of it. Great photos as well. 8:53 is an absolute stunner.
Simplicity of shooting film? Lol. You have to load the film, you get 36 shots, you need to develop the film then print the negative. It requires a bunch of equipment and chemicals, a dark room and more equipment and photo paper etc. There's is nothing easy about film photography.
@@paulreidphotography Rodinal can be a bit of a Marmite developer. On high-ISO film it can be very grainy but I’ve had great results using Kodak Double-X, Ilford Pan F, Ortho 80 and HP5. I usually use 1:100 dilution, semi-stand development. Some cons but lots of pros and lots of fun experimenting. The Art of Photography ua-cam.com/video/sJ4tZiOJiJA/v-deo.html And Shoot on Film have good videos on UA-cam about it. ua-cam.com/video/9skujDTyC3M/v-deo.html
Was good to meet you in Carlisle last weekend. I hope you got some decent shots. I managed to grab a few half decent street shots with the M240 that day. It was a nice change to shoot digital, I usually shoot film.
Great to meet you too!! I don’t think I got much. I was really just putting a test roll through the M6 that day. It worked great so it’s now all systems go
I returned to film 3 years ago after many years absence. I started with a Nikon FE for 150 quid (and later an FE2 with 1/4000th shutter for pushed film) and I bought a couple of different prime lenses. Next came a Bronica ETRSi (645 Medium Format) but what really changed outlook was a Canon 7 rangefinder M39 mount camera (also known as LTM). That lead to me selling all my latest Z bodies and glass and buy an M10 and M6TTL (and home develop/scan with an old 200 pound D800 all my B&W film). I love the simplicity, discrete size, easy manual controls, zone focus markings, mount compatibility, optical and build quality. Yes they are expensive and for some a 'designer label' but they just fit my needs like no other system...they do not improve your photography. A friend said I have more money than sense, I replied I have no money and less sense!! 🙂
Ha haaa! I know. I discussed this today with someone. I know I don’t need a Leica! I know a better looking camera doesn’t make better images. But I love the cameras so I’m having them
I was shooting the canon AE-1 program with a range of film; and enjoyed every minute. I picked up a Leica q2 monochrome and in all honesty never really did gel with it. I didn't post process anything off film ; just concentrating on the shot at the time - that's the process I like. spending hours fettling with them on computer afterwards is a bore. the output from the Q2 is so dull out of the box and you have to do so much work to get it developed digitally. the only problem is now - films I was buying for 7 pounds are now 15 ; films that were 15 are now 30. and the developing is expensive but it's what I prefer as a medium.
Another great video Paul. I know we chatted about film last time. I have shot a roll of HP5, waiting to get developed and scanned. My next trip to the UK will see me purchase the developing kit we spoke about. Like everyone else would like to see a video on the process. Btw is it an M6 Classic???
You are right. As long as you are not a journalist or have to sell images fast, analog photography is a joy. Plus, you do learn real photography instead of shoot, pray and crop. Had digital equipment and now only film for real photography (plus smartphone when lazy and when not caring making a picture).
Hi Paul, switch back to analog photography can be attractive. Most of us own an old SLR camera, in my case it‘s a Ricoh from 1984, she works fine, also today. Of course a Leica M is a dream, in my case from round about 1985. Actually I use a Leica MP, similar to M6, but without the red dot. Also a M4 own I, without an internal lightmeter, therefor I use external lightmeters. Haptic and shining of film are great, mostly I use black&white. Enjoy your M6, talk about your experience with analog photography and be guide to collect new analog user.
Great images. I used to shoot on Pan F so yesterday's (digital) photos were processed using a Pan F emulation. Not sure I can be fussed with having to process film again after so long without!
@@paulreidphotography I have just purchased one and there’s seems to be a real lack of content on the set up, ample amounts for the Q2. Maybe because they’re so similar but it’d be nice to see something for the Monochrom
Very interesting and yes, I would like to see the process. That Cinestill dev looks remarkable. Lovely tone to the photos. Can you please tell me how to let my wife know why I really need a film camera too.
@Paul Reid Photography We've been married a long time. That might have worked once but she has long since got my number. I tried mentioning it, all casual like, and the room suddenly went cold.
So I just use a black bag to put the films in the tub and the rest is done in daylight. Here in the Uk it really depends what film you go for. Fomapan being around £4.50 a film I think.
You just couldn't helps yourself with that M6, could you Paul? 😁 I have been shooting film for quite a while with lots of different cameras. I had them developed all the time but recently I bought a development kit and hope to get a good scanning device soon. I would be therefor very interested in a video on your process (or any video on film photography for that matter).
Just another thought Paul. A super exclusive Time Traveller, shot on 8x10 large format, printed in Platinum/Palladium, could be amazing. The Time Traveller meets 1800s photography process. Challenging but could be amazing?
Recently bought an m6 panda in February. I’m just so annoyed with the amount of blank rolls (from light exposure, unwind film and labs mistakes) I’ve gotten. I’m nearly the point where I’m thinking I done with analog photography just purely due to the cost £150 in film, development and not to forget time.
I wonder how much someone who bought an M6 in 1987 has spent on film and the association costs compared with someone who has bought a new digital camera every five years since then but hasn't had to pay per shot.
I know I won't be going back to film, what I spend on a roll of film I can use that money for gas and a nice meal. That my excuse to pick up my camera and travel to different places.
It can be, but knowing you have only 36 shots per roll can help focus one’s attention on shooting what’s essential. On the flip side of the coin, scrolling through a thousand digital images a day can also be a headache.
It is! However film has never been cheap. It has inflated in cost but not as Astronomical as what people think. It will always be more expensive than digital. Digital is free
@@paulreidphotography a roll of Portra 400 is 27usd in Sweden + 13 Usd to develop and the add 20usd more for scanning = 60 usd for a roll of film with not even a single print. 20 years ago you could develop a roll incl 36printed images for 5 usd in europe
Good to see another Carlisle native with the M6. I bought mine a few weeks ago to use alongside my M11 and love it so far.
I started back with occasional film shooting a few years ago. I love the results, but I like the process even more. Its just really fun. It IS liberating!
Glad you are enjoying film!! It’s a wonderful experience
Great shots Paul. The background and her facial expressions are so natural. Film has this organic look that can never be replicated in digital. Keep the good work.
Thanks so much!! I really appreciate you watching this video
Great video and very nice images. I really like the clean and relaxed vibe in the pictures.
Looking forward to a Film developement video!
Thanks so much for watching. I really appreciate it
Lovely photographs Paul!
Thanks so much
I shot film from I was a small kid in 1970 to 2006 both as a hobby/amateur photographer and as a professional photographer, it was very liberating to start with digital photography ! I remember an article in 1982 with Ansel Adams where he told that he was looking forward to digital photography.
It also made others lazy and hit and hope. I use a bit of digital and a bit of film.
Great video. I go between my M10-R, SL2-S, and Q2 for the most part. But as you have just described I have recently gone back to using my M6 with Portra, and several types of Cinestill films. Love it. Such a great change. I am 57 and haven’t used my film camera since 2001. Cheers Paul. Thoroughly enjoyed this.
So glad you are back in the film!!!
I never stopped shooting film. When digital photography came on the scene, I didn’t like the results. I’m glad professional photographers like yourself are coming back. Thanks, Rick….. 🇺🇸
It certainly feels better
yes to more videos on film/developing/scanning
I am currently setting up a darkroom so videos will follow
Great photos- I can see why you were well pleased!
I see film as neither better nor worse, just different. I’ve just shot a couple of rolls of 3200 asa film and love the texture it has. I have all the developing gear - you’ve encouraged me to give it a go!
Thanks.
Developing is awesome!!!
Dry enjoyable video. Thank you.
RS. Canada
Thanks so much
Thanks Paul, I hope you will do more film although I have enjoyed your digital content to date. I shot my first roll of film as a child in 1966, have shot film all my life as a pro and also just for fun. The last couple of rolls just last week. You got some great beach shots here. It will be enjoyable to see more, colour and black and white.
Thanks so much. I will be continuing to shoot both film and digital depending on the result I’m after. I am very excited about shooting film right now.
Nice shots, Paul!
Thanks so much
Funny you should mention that M6 has been around from 1984 and is so popular. In fact Leica thought that the sales of the M6 were so poor that they maintained the production of the M4-P until 1986. At that time Leica had gained confidence in the M6 and ceased the production of the M4-P. As an owner of a M6 for over twenty years, I have to agree that it is a great Leica M camera.
Thanks so much for watching the video and yeah I’m loving the M6
I would be interested in your scanning process. Thanks
Thanks very much for watching. I will make sure I do a video on my full process
Paul - wonderful and inspiring! I began my photo journey with a Nikon FG developing film in my dad’s basement darkroom. Fast forward a few decades…would love to know your developing process. Please create a video on that. Thanks!
I started with digital but picked up a Nikon F3 almost 2 weeks ago. Been having a blast and dropped off my first 4 rolls of film yesterday. Fingers crossed I actually get something good back.
I’ve got my fingers crossed for you!!!
I picked my M4 a month ago, nice and small in my EDC bag along with my other camera. Love it, so i can try all the film i never try before.
Excellent!!!
Great photos, I’m going back to where I started with film too, I’ve not gone quite so modern, my new to me camera is a M3 👍
Superb photos and I need to get my MP out to shoot film this weekend again!
Thanks so much!! Yeah for sure! Get shooting
Hi Paul-love film… was a newspaper photojournalist for over 50 years… have a Q2 and learning it just can’t wrap my brain around the digi stuff but am trying … gonna haul out my film stuff again since i’ve kept EVERYTHING ( much to my kids disgust… )was a great printer and can’t get it together with this new stuff at all… and my kid really was in a bit of dismay when she learned how much my Q2 was i just told her i’m spending her inheritance! Love your videos and someday may actually shoot something on my Leica that i’m happy with as i am with all my film images… old school dinosaur cary carrying luddite!
I don’t blame you!!! Film is very satisfying
Bonjour Paul, et merci beaucoup pour cette vidéo, tes photos sont magnifiques, c’est du très beau matériel, mais je crois que le plus précis ce sont tes yeux
Thanks so much! You are very kind
Hi Paul
I’m turned back to film 4yrs ago, Nikon F5, FA, and Yashica Mat 124g. I was brought on on film. I’ve never developed or scanned my self so I would very much like to see your process
Looking forward to showing you that
Beautiful images and nice video Paul. I like to shoot film, opting for Kentmere or Fomapan due to cost and results. My favourite cameras are the Zorki 2’s, an affordable Leica copy and it’s bottom loader. The LTM screw mount glass and cameras are excellent and the affordable.
Interesting what you you were saying about the developing, I’d really enjoy seeing another video.
Thanks again and best wishes
Thanks so much for your comments. I really appreciate you being on board with watching more videos on film
Decades ago, I began my photographic journey with medium format cameras. Today, I still shoot 6x6, 6x7, 6x9, and 6x12cm images.
I shoot 35mm small format with Leica M6 and Contax G1 rangefinders. I also shoot Nikon 35mm SLRs.
I shoot sheet film in a 4x5 inch view camera.
I develop my own black & white film and digitize it on a flat-bed scanner.
At one time, I shot and developed color slide film, but now, all my color work is digital.
Sounds amazing!!!! I love the thought of 5x4
simply brilliant images once again !!! zen billings in canada
Thanks so much!! I really appreciate it
I've been developing my film with the Cinestill DF 96 Monobath for a year and scanning on a Nikon Coolscan 5000ED. Your workflow is similar to mine. It is straightforward and so gratifying. I can shoot a roll on my Leica MP, develop it, and scan it all in a few hours. I can completely relate to your positive feelings about the satisfaction of being in control of the entire photographic experience- from choosing the film stock to the final edit. It doesn't get any better. And the cost isn't prohibitive. So, continue to produce videos on this topic. BTW I enjoy your Q2M content too. I continually rotate using my MP with my Q2M. There's something very organic and synergistic when I use them in tandem on a photo excursion.
Fantastic!! So glad that you have those two cameras complimenting each other
Hi Paul, I picked up film 18 months ago , developping my film at home, scanning them and stumbled into the darkroom 4 months ago. For me I have the feeling to create some form of art from the beginning to the end. For the moment I'm shooting an M2 with the voigtlander heliar 40mm f2,8 wich is an incredible small lens. I'm mainly shooting ilford pan 100 film wich looks really nice for a cheaper price . Keep on creating great content. 👍
Maybe I should give that film a try! Thanks so much for watching
You did it! Great shots ❤
I started shooting film again as well, still waiting to get my first roll developed. You just think more before pressing the shutter, the experience is truly liberating in a way. Looking forward to what you show how you develop your film. I never did it and turning my bathroom into a darkroom is sort of an intimidating idea.
Thanks so much for watching. I look forward to showing you my process
Hi Paul, I too have Leica digital cameras, but recently picked up a lovely Leica M6 TTL body to shoot B&W film again. I would enjoy seeing the workflow you use to process the film, and the results you obtain with various film stocks. If shooting with film is as much fun as it used to be for me, I can see getting a Hasselblad system (no rush on that though).
Thanks so much for watching the video. I will certainly be shooting more film and look forward to sharing my process and results
Paul, mamiya 7 for the rangefinder 6x7 experience! I have one and love it - superb optics - and the viewfinder is the rightway around!
Let’s see how I go with 35mm but yeah the Mamiya 7 would be high on my wish list
Beautiful images, your girlfriend knows how to pose and model for sure. Love shooting film, will start to develop soon but never really gotten to it, just ordered a bunch of chemicals and equipment though and looking forward to it!
The process of just shooting film is relaxing in a different way and does, like many people say, make you slow down and think a bit more but I also think this is partly due to manual focus lenses. If I put the same lenses on my digital camera I slow down and think more as well.
Thanks so much for watching and your comments. It’s a wonderful process and I’m very excited
Lovely images and the film definitely adds a great aesthetic - would be good to see the film developing process video - Thanks
Thanks so much for watching the video. I will show my process soon
Nice pickup with the M6. Would love to hear more about your developing and scanning process. I’ve never shot film, but am interested in the process and simplicity of it.
Great photos as well. 8:53 is an absolute stunner.
Thanks so much!! I really appreciate this
Simplicity of shooting film? Lol. You have to load the film, you get 36 shots, you need to develop the film then print the negative. It requires a bunch of equipment and chemicals, a dark room and more equipment and photo paper etc. There's is nothing easy about film photography.
Hi Paul. Wonderful images as always. If you need a fun 28mm for the M6, the TTArtisan 28mm f/5.6 is great fun. It’s sharp, tiny, all brass and
Thanks so much for your comments. Do I need to try Rodinal?
@@paulreidphotography Rodinal can be a bit of a Marmite developer. On high-ISO film it can be very grainy but I’ve had great results using Kodak Double-X, Ilford Pan F, Ortho 80 and HP5. I usually use 1:100 dilution, semi-stand development. Some cons but lots of pros and lots of fun experimenting.
The Art of Photography
ua-cam.com/video/sJ4tZiOJiJA/v-deo.html
And Shoot on Film have good videos on UA-cam about it.
ua-cam.com/video/9skujDTyC3M/v-deo.html
Was good to meet you in Carlisle last weekend. I hope you got some decent shots. I managed to grab a few half decent street shots with the M240 that day. It was a nice change to shoot digital, I usually shoot film.
Great to meet you too!! I don’t think I got much. I was really just putting a test roll through the M6 that day. It worked great so it’s now all systems go
I returned to film 3 years ago after many years absence. I started with a Nikon FE for 150 quid (and later an FE2 with 1/4000th shutter for pushed film) and I bought a couple of different prime lenses. Next came a Bronica ETRSi (645 Medium Format) but what really changed outlook was a Canon 7 rangefinder M39 mount camera (also known as LTM). That lead to me selling all my latest Z bodies and glass and buy an M10 and M6TTL (and home develop/scan with an old 200 pound D800 all my B&W film). I love the simplicity, discrete size, easy manual controls, zone focus markings, mount compatibility, optical and build quality. Yes they are expensive and for some a 'designer label' but they just fit my needs like no other system...they do not improve your photography. A friend said I have more money than sense, I replied I have no money and less sense!! 🙂
Ha haaa! I know. I discussed this today with someone. I know I don’t need a Leica! I know a better looking camera doesn’t make better images. But I love the cameras so I’m having them
I was shooting the canon AE-1 program with a range of film; and enjoyed every minute. I picked up a Leica q2 monochrome and in all honesty never really did gel with it. I didn't post process anything off film ; just concentrating on the shot at the time - that's the process I like. spending hours fettling with them on computer afterwards is a bore. the output from the Q2 is so dull out of the box and you have to do so much work to get it developed digitally. the only problem is now - films I was buying for 7 pounds are now 15 ; films that were 15 are now 30. and the developing is expensive but it's what I prefer as a medium.
Another great video Paul. I know we chatted about film last time. I have shot a roll of HP5, waiting to get developed and scanned. My next trip to the UK will see me purchase the developing kit we spoke about. Like everyone else would like to see a video on the process. Btw is it an M6 Classic???
Hi mate, it’s just a used standard M6. Great camera. I didn’t see the point in paying over double for the newest made one
I agree Paul , great stuff
Would also love to hear more about your developing and scanning process. Thanks!
Thanks so much! I will show my scanning process soon
@@paulreidphotography 👍
You are right. As long as you are not a journalist or have to sell images fast, analog photography is a joy. Plus, you do learn real photography instead of shoot, pray and crop.
Had digital equipment and now only film for real photography (plus smartphone when lazy and when not caring making a picture).
Thanks for your comment!! The more I shoot film the more right it feels
Hi Paul, switch back to analog photography can be attractive. Most of us own an old SLR camera, in my case it‘s a Ricoh from 1984, she works fine, also today. Of course a Leica M is a dream, in my case from round about 1985. Actually I use a Leica MP, similar to M6, but without the red dot. Also a M4 own I, without an internal lightmeter, therefor I use external lightmeters. Haptic and shining of film are great, mostly I use black&white. Enjoy your M6, talk about your experience with analog photography and be guide to collect new analog user.
Thanks so much for watching the video and your take on film!! I will be enjoying film for the rest of my days hopefully
@@paulreidphotography I'll celebrate it like you
Great images.
I used to shoot on Pan F so yesterday's (digital) photos were processed using a Pan F emulation. Not sure I can be fussed with having to process film again after so long without!
I get it! I do believe I’m also a bit crazy for going down this path
Do you have any videos on the initial set up of the Q2 Monochrom?
I haven’t. Maybe I should
@@paulreidphotography I have just purchased one and there’s seems to be a real lack of content on the set up, ample amounts for the Q2. Maybe because they’re so similar but it’d be nice to see something for the Monochrom
All the positives you're citing for the film camera, a Leica, is also true for a compact APSC digital camera, like say X-100v or GR-iii.
Very interesting and yes, I would like to see the process. That Cinestill dev looks remarkable. Lovely tone to the photos. Can you please tell me how to let my wife know why I really need a film camera too.
Ha haaa!!! Take some nice photos of her and say it’s to make her look even more beautiful
@Paul Reid Photography We've been married a long time. That might have worked once but she has long since got my number. I tried mentioning it, all casual like, and the room suddenly went cold.
How much do you pay for a roll of 36 exp> B&W? Do you develop your own film? small handy kit or full darkroom?
So I just use a black bag to put the films in the tub and the rest is done in daylight. Here in the Uk it really depends what film you go for. Fomapan being around £4.50 a film I think.
@@paulreidphotography thats reasonable I started with film as well very different experience
You just couldn't helps yourself with that M6, could you Paul? 😁 I have been shooting film for quite a while with lots of different cameras. I had them developed all the time but recently I bought a development kit and hope to get a good scanning device soon. I would be therefor very interested in a video on your process (or any video on film photography for that matter).
Fantastic!! I was a bit worried about doing the video on film but is seems people are interested. I will do a video on my process
Fp4 pushed to iso200 developed in dd-x is my favourite
I’m just developing some FP4 pushed as we speak!!
Wonderful stuff on film. I personally like Foma 200 and Ilford HP5, and like you not really too crazy about TriX.
Yeah I’m not sure what it is about it that drives everyone crazy in love
I too, would like to see your film developing process.
Excellent!! I will get this done in the next couple of weeks
I love my M-A highly recommend.
Yeah I did want that one! Ha haa
Would love to see your developing process.
I will make sure I get a video put together on my process
Just another thought Paul. A super exclusive Time Traveller, shot on 8x10 large format, printed in Platinum/Palladium, could be amazing. The Time Traveller meets 1800s photography process. Challenging but could be amazing?
That would be pretty amazing! I haven’t got a 10x8 camera. Maybe I will start with 35mm and work my way up
Recently bought an m6 panda in February. I’m just so annoyed with the amount of blank rolls (from light exposure, unwind film and labs mistakes) I’ve gotten. I’m nearly the point where I’m thinking I done with analog photography just purely due to the cost £150 in film, development and not to forget time.
This sounds like terrible bad luck. Is it a faulty camera?
@@paulreidphotography Currently I am having the stores that I purchased the camera and lens from. Red dot and classic camera have look at them.
Can I add my voice to those asking to see how you process/scan your negs, particularly the scanning.
I will certainly show my process soon!!
M6 or M11 ? 😊
I don’t old love an M11
I keep having this insane notion of setting up a b&w darkroom again. Someone help me.
Ha haaaaa! Me too! Although maybe we should just hire a darkroom
Not you, but for most others I guess it will really hit home when you realise every time you press the shutter it costs about 60p.
It does stop me from just shooting for the sake of shooting.
I wonder how much someone who bought an M6 in 1987 has spent on film and the association costs compared with someone who has bought a new digital camera every five years since then but hasn't had to pay per shot.
Stick to tradition on your development!!!
You’re quite right! I had nothing but trouble with the Cinestill developer and now use rodinal
I would love to shoot film but not worth the cost.
I totally understand. It’s not cheap
I know I won't be going back to film, what I spend on a roll of film I can use that money for gas and a nice meal. That my excuse to pick up my camera and travel to different places.
I totally get it. It costs money. Digital doesn’t
Shooting film is a headache
Also can be true ha haaa
It can be, but knowing you have only 36 shots per roll can help focus one’s attention on shooting what’s essential.
On the flip side of the coin, scrolling through a thousand digital images a day can also be a headache.
Liberating and expensive
It is! However film has never been cheap. It has inflated in cost but not as Astronomical as what people think. It will always be more expensive than digital. Digital is free
@@paulreidphotography I've been shooting 35mm for 25 years and the prices now is 3 times more expensive then it was 5 years ago
@@paulreidphotography a roll of Portra 400 is 27usd in Sweden + 13 Usd to develop and the add 20usd more for scanning = 60 usd for a roll of film with not even a single print. 20 years ago you could develop a roll incl 36printed images for 5 usd in europe