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  • @vincecarnevale4406
    @vincecarnevale4406 3 роки тому +97

    The best photo accessory to have is passion , and this gentleman certainly has it.

    • @florincoter1988
      @florincoter1988 3 роки тому +2

      This is in fact the only topic a serious school should teach how to hone: passion. I have never seen a school teaching honing of passion.

    • @CrispyOkra
      @CrispyOkra 3 роки тому +1

      @@florincoter1988
      There were no schools to cater to his childrens' interests. So, Elon Musk started his own school. Unfortunately, they only except 13 students per year.

  • @keironstoneman6938
    @keironstoneman6938 3 роки тому +79

    I have spent the whole video with a smile on my face.

    • @paultaylorphotography9499
      @paultaylorphotography9499 3 роки тому

      Not even hit play yet but I’m smiling from ear to ear this bloke is a natural national treasure 📷📷❤️❤️📷

  • @allend6137
    @allend6137 3 роки тому +26

    10:40 ... That’s a dope pic!!!! Gotta love this dude. 100% old school. He prints his pics and shows them to us instead of posting on social media. Complete with with the best narration ever .

  • @chromagraphphotoart
    @chromagraphphotoart 3 роки тому +1

    This man is a national treasure. He is the real deal, not some wispy-bearded hipster affecting film to look cool and like a stick of seaside rock, if you cut him in half it would probably say 'Ilford'. Great stuff. More please.

    • @theoldfilmbloke
      @theoldfilmbloke  3 роки тому +1

      Ha Ha ! YES -- the 4th time I was CUT OPEN for my Liver cancer resection operation they wondered why there was ILFORD Ltd inside ! By the way , many years ago my School Mate and I experimented with 'Beards' while our Mums were away on Holiday -- when they came back my Mum said " Whatever IS that round your Face Son ? " -- " That's my BEARD Mum" I replied -- " Take it OFF it make you look 90 !! " so that was the end of my Beard Growing Experiment !

  • @jamesspicewilliams8835
    @jamesspicewilliams8835 3 роки тому +31

    Love this guy. His enthusiasm is infectious. He put a smile on my face.

  • @alexblaze8878
    @alexblaze8878 3 роки тому +39

    The best landscape photographer I ever knew personally was a 70 year old woman who shot with nothing more than a Canon AE1 and a 50mm lens.

  • @lamanorbu
    @lamanorbu 3 роки тому +18

    Mr. Elgar, this is one of the best photography videos I have seen in a long time! You are so passionate and knowledgeable about the subject but you manage to present it in a very friendly way. Thank you!

  • @CalumetVideo
    @CalumetVideo 3 роки тому +2

    He is a classic! A master photographer.

  • @linjicakonikon7666
    @linjicakonikon7666 3 роки тому +5

    That photograph of the dead ivy and the church door is outstanding. Well done.

  • @blu0065
    @blu0065 3 роки тому

    Greetings from the US. You're completely correct that people in other countries love to see original, old Brentwood houses.

  • @tacituskilgore8379
    @tacituskilgore8379 3 роки тому

    I've never been a film photographer, and never will be... But I could listen to this guy all day long! Great photos.

    • @theoldfilmbloke
      @theoldfilmbloke  3 роки тому

      you are missing a LOT if you never tried 'FILM' but thanks for your kind Support of my Video Efforts !

  • @KM-qd4kf
    @KM-qd4kf 3 роки тому +5

    You’ve forgotten more than the rest of us know. Thanks for your great delivery &/your love of photography. Its infectious

  • @cab1821
    @cab1821 3 роки тому +1

    Peter, just came across your fantastic videos. Refreshing to watch a real person rather than a teenager in a designer baseball cap looking for sponsorship. My first camera as a youngster was an Ilford Sprite, Christmas gift about 1965, and then had to wait until my birthday the following September for a roll of film! Keep up the great work.

    • @lazarj
      @lazarj 3 роки тому

      You had to wait 9 months for a roll of film! It's interesting to hear how valuable film was back then. I remember my father telling me, he used to go on a 3 month vacation each year and he'd only bring one roll with him. Quite insane by today's standards.

  • @alanmcox
    @alanmcox 3 роки тому

    Lovely. Made me smile. Remembered the old days.

  • @klivekussler4496
    @klivekussler4496 3 роки тому +1

    Oh Peter it's great to here those dulcit tones from you again.....you never fail to educate us lesser experienced film groupies.....it's just such a pleasure to see you here again explaining your skills and adventures in such a professional way as you allways do.

  • @joeltunnah
    @joeltunnah 3 роки тому +16

    Wonderful photos, and enjoyable to listen to you.

    • @theoldfilmbloke
      @theoldfilmbloke  3 роки тому +11

      Thanks -- some time ago one ' Nasty Viewer' complained that my voice was 'Too Loud' -- well he could always have turned down the Volume on his computer !

  • @youngum78
    @youngum78 3 роки тому +1

    Greatest VLOG ever!

    • @theoldfilmbloke
      @theoldfilmbloke  3 роки тому +1

      My Daughter said I should do 'VLOGS' but I didn't know what they were ---

  • @GSchmitable
    @GSchmitable 3 роки тому +17

    Peter you are a treasure, I learn so much watching you. Thank you so much, really enjoyed seeing your photos and hearing your stories... Always look forward to watching videos showcasing your wit, experiences and funny sense of humour.

  • @zippywalker6406
    @zippywalker6406 3 роки тому +1

    Love the door shot.

  • @leonarddavis8449
    @leonarddavis8449 3 роки тому +8

    Hi Peter, If your Camera club has a competition with a lockdown theme,
    You’ve nailed it with that self portrait. Your enthusiasm shines,
    Well done.

  • @paultaylorphotography9499
    @paultaylorphotography9499 3 роки тому

    Essential viewing for anyone interested in photography or anyone interested in smiling for 22 minutes non stop. ❤️📷❤️

  • @observationprocess9005
    @observationprocess9005 3 роки тому +2

    Watching you makes me want to buy film and take pictures!- thank you, and God bless you!

  • @mike1140
    @mike1140 3 роки тому +1

    Fantastic photos. Cheers from Canada.

    • @theoldfilmbloke
      @theoldfilmbloke  3 роки тому +1

      YO ! I went to Calgary for the 'Stampede' with the Pentax Club of Great Britain -- I ordered a Pancake thinking it would be similar to the ones we get here in UK but the CANADIAN one was a STACK on a plate 1 foot in diameter with Maple Leaf Syrup on -- took me 2 hours to get through ---

  • @zollieuncle9647
    @zollieuncle9647 3 роки тому

    Honestly, I expected a completely different video when I clicked on it, but I did not regret watching it. It brought me back to the times when I started to explore analog photography and it was much more of an intellectual challange, than fancy gears to achive something remarkable. I really liked Peter's photos - the puddle reflection in particular - and was carried away by his passion. I can confirm that his works do bring value to the world and hope he can keep taking photos for many years to come.

    • @theoldfilmbloke
      @theoldfilmbloke  3 роки тому

      So Kind -- YES -- I hope I can last a few more years to use up my Outdated FILM and to use at last some FRESH FILM !

  • @SyedTahirHussan
    @SyedTahirHussan 3 роки тому +1

    His age shows his experience! Legend 👏

  • @qaiszureikat7146
    @qaiszureikat7146 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you Peter for your video..love your photography and that contrast is amazing in your prints

  • @eddiek0507
    @eddiek0507 3 роки тому +1

    Hi Peter,
    Interesting facts,
    The good old day's !!..you can't beat them...😁👍🏼👍🏼

    • @theoldfilmbloke
      @theoldfilmbloke  3 роки тому +1

      YES -- such as when I could buy a Walls Ice Cream for 6d ( 2.5 New Pence ) NOT £2-50 !!

  • @29jug11
    @29jug11 3 роки тому +1

    Peter...thank you for a fantastic video......... I really do admire the tenacity of you film bods..... .....I have subscribed..

  • @Mark-el8sb
    @Mark-el8sb 3 роки тому

    Great work for a wee walkabout around town testing a couple of lenses and some 20 year old film! Well done sir.

  • @11Burns11
    @11Burns11 3 роки тому

    Excellent presentation Peter.

  • @jhenline7813
    @jhenline7813 3 роки тому

    Lovely to see you again peter!! Your video made me smile. Great pictures too.

  • @thanyawong
    @thanyawong 3 роки тому

    Hi. I'm Peter from Thailand. I'm enjoy watching your video. It reminds me the old day of film photography. Thank you.

  • @panamafred1
    @panamafred1 3 роки тому

    Peter, thank you for the trip down memory lane. I used that same developer tank back in the early 70s. I had a big Beseler enlarger and the iconic glow in the dark darkroom clock. Printing and hanging the print up to dry on the clothesline was so rewarding. Thanks again.

  • @gwarlow
    @gwarlow 3 роки тому

    Fascinating photo stories told with such wonderful enthusiasm. Cheers!

  • @johnckopchick1
    @johnckopchick1 3 роки тому

    More videos like this! Love hearing you talk about your pictures.

  • @highlandmalt6368
    @highlandmalt6368 3 роки тому

    Lovely silver prints, there's nothing like them.

  • @mattelton3
    @mattelton3 3 роки тому +5

    Once again, another brilliant video! Thanks Peter!

  • @HoLeeChit11
    @HoLeeChit11 3 роки тому +1

    What a delightful video.

  • @GONZOFAM7
    @GONZOFAM7 3 роки тому +3

    One lens, one camera one mile and you have so many great shots. Thanks for showing us how to develop a photographers eye.

  • @MartinNeep
    @MartinNeep 3 роки тому

    I really enjoy seeing your prints Peter, please do more...

  • @damlandberg
    @damlandberg 3 роки тому

    Lovely fellar. A true master of photography.

  • @simonmorton
    @simonmorton 3 роки тому +15

    Great video, you have a great eye for photography

  • @rembeadgc
    @rembeadgc 3 роки тому

    Your enthusiasm is infectious! Thanks for sharing, from across the pond.

  • @poniatowski3547
    @poniatowski3547 3 роки тому +7

    What a great camera but even more is your skill and passion, Thank you Peter!

  • @andydean9479
    @andydean9479 3 роки тому

    One of the best photographic videos we will see this year.
    Thank you Peter

  • @allend6137
    @allend6137 3 роки тому +2

    I love his accent 😀

  • @sgit1
    @sgit1 3 роки тому

    A fine series of captures. Especially like that Lockdown.

  • @perrymacimages
    @perrymacimages 3 роки тому

    Wow! I feel so blessed to have encountered your presence, here on the internet. You shared so much knowledge that I will have to watch this video several times to even began to comprehend it all. Thank you very much brother.

  • @jimintaos
    @jimintaos 3 роки тому +8

    Thank you, this brought back wonderful memories of when I first began taking pictures. Digital is so much easier, but just not the same experience and, so far, no where the quality of film and paper black and white. To my eye there is always a flatness and a lack of richness to digital black and white-though I am sure there are those who will disagree, there always are.

  • @ilsamalsi5267
    @ilsamalsi5267 3 роки тому

    Sir your photos are beautiful and I enjoyed hearing your stories about taking them!

  • @gnatlou
    @gnatlou 3 роки тому +2

    Hi Peter! Loved the video :) I'm 27 and I've been shooting film for 11 years, I fell in love with it at college. I also mainly shoot with one lens, my Nikon f3 and 50mm and shoot documentary/street photography and landscapes. I love it, although I do own a lot of old cameras now. Can't believe people throw away old equipment! Your photos are great and I love the puddle one - I get weird looks too sometimes but the shots are always worth it! :D

    • @theoldfilmbloke
      @theoldfilmbloke  3 роки тому

      WoW -- I can' t REMEMBER when I was 27 ! YES -- Loads if great gear gets dumped !

    • @gnatlou
      @gnatlou 3 роки тому

      😆 I thought you were 21!
      I used to work at a family run camera shop and I managed to save whole load of amazing equipment from customers who wanted to throw it away, but now I have too many cameras 😆

    • @theoldfilmbloke
      @theoldfilmbloke  3 роки тому +2

      @@gnatlou So have I - but mostly FREE and given by Camera Club Members, Widows or 'Saved=From-The Dump'

  • @rickhauser9698
    @rickhauser9698 3 роки тому

    Love you Peter!!! Beautiful videos

  • @marktuyet
    @marktuyet 3 роки тому

    Thank you Peter . Very inspirational .

  • @newellharry176
    @newellharry176 2 роки тому

    Love your channel Peter, big hugs from Sydney Australia.

  • @Heycody64
    @Heycody64 3 роки тому +2

    This is pure photography! Love you mate! Keep shooting.

  • @nightfiredance23
    @nightfiredance23 3 роки тому

    I love you Sir! I really love you!

  • @rgssaurus930
    @rgssaurus930 3 роки тому

    Cracking video . Great fun watching it.
    Love the fact that you show us prints on video instead of putting up scans full screen as youtube photographers usually do.

  • @blaeandblack547
    @blaeandblack547 2 роки тому

    Peter, you are the daddy!
    Excellent prints, great channel. If I could produce something half as good as you are doing I would be very pleased. If you ran a workshop I would be there. Thanks for getting me excited!

    • @theoldfilmbloke
      @theoldfilmbloke  2 роки тому

      Thanks !! I will run some 'workshops' in 2022 in the Conservatory of my great Camera Club / Flickr Mate RAY - n the Ongar Road Brentwood -- you will have to travel !

  • @twoowls5570
    @twoowls5570 3 роки тому +2

    You visual awareness is impressive, great photos!

    • @theoldfilmbloke
      @theoldfilmbloke  3 роки тому

      Learnt from many years membership in 'Camera Clubs' -- I didn't learn much 'Composition' at school in Art Classes.

  • @MrWladek65
    @MrWladek65 3 роки тому

    Love your enthusiasim! Please keep it up,Sir,you are a genuine photographer that we can learn from,Thank you

  • @ukaszjaniak801
    @ukaszjaniak801 3 роки тому

    great video, the photo of the church door and of the reflection in the water are absolutely great

  • @MrSith79
    @MrSith79 3 роки тому +1

    Great work and keep safe mate 👍🏻

  • @ricardolazzari4017
    @ricardolazzari4017 3 роки тому

    Just lovely. I greatly enjoyed your video.

  • @GaIvatr0n
    @GaIvatr0n 3 роки тому

    Subscribed, I'm fairly young in comparison so its nice to see a proper old school gentleman tell it how it is. Thank you sir.

  • @davideades9588
    @davideades9588 3 роки тому +2

    Peter your knowledgable enthusiasm is just what the doctor ordered, as we all try to cope in these grievous times. Thank you for another great article, showcasing some lovely old cameras and lenses to inspire us and rekindle our spirits.

  • @DragonEye1911
    @DragonEye1911 3 роки тому

    I envy this man.

  • @christopherkemp7243
    @christopherkemp7243 3 роки тому

    Great video Peter. Thank you.

  • @Mojave511
    @Mojave511 3 роки тому

    Very good photographs!

  • @alecothegecko
    @alecothegecko 3 роки тому

    Just had a blank roll developed today but this is great made my night

  • @Analogbrain
    @Analogbrain 2 роки тому

    Very nice video, and great pictures, Peter! One camera and one lens is what I usually do, because limitations enhances creativity. A good thing you saved that gear too!

  • @AlfaAddict
    @AlfaAddict 3 роки тому +1

    To date this is the most beautiful camera ever produced. With the winder it was also one of the fastest, if not the fastest, camera on sale. I have one that my dad owned from new but unfortunately mould got to it whilst it was in storage. Same goes on the Zeiss T* 50mm F1.4

    • @theoldfilmbloke
      @theoldfilmbloke  3 роки тому

      My 50mm f1.4 Planar developed OIL on the aperture blades -- I sent it to a CONTAX Expert together with the 50mm f1.9 DSB from the FR-1 which refused to 'stop down' -- it cost me £ 35 for each lens but they are great again.

  • @fiorellovalsesia6604
    @fiorellovalsesia6604 3 роки тому

    Congratulations on this video. What a memory!!! I spent hours and hours learning the art of negative development, and then the circulation... and the very good circulation was rare... But what a time... My kamera is Nikon FM... And my first kamera is Zenit TTL...

  • @carlitodcreative
    @carlitodcreative 3 роки тому

    You are awesome! Sir! You got a new fan on me!

  • @aj-wn4ps
    @aj-wn4ps 3 роки тому

    You’re clearly the best channel on this platform i love you mate

    • @theoldfilmbloke
      @theoldfilmbloke  3 роки тому

      WoW !Another FAN ! Many Thanks -- been in Hospital again so not so 'active' yet --

  • @perhedlund685
    @perhedlund685 3 роки тому +1

    SUPER ......................................................................................

  • @cbpaton53
    @cbpaton53 3 роки тому

    ... thank you Peter, excellent :)

  • @stevekellett6934
    @stevekellett6934 3 роки тому +1

    Highly entertaining & factually fascinating !!

  • @cfagil
    @cfagil 3 роки тому

    Enjoyed watching the video. Thank you for sharing your photo taking experience.

  • @-vanveenjf7550
    @-vanveenjf7550 3 роки тому +3

    nice job Peter..specially that shot of the puddle reflection. still amazes me that the Contax was going to be trashed. Have a good valentines.!

  • @januszjanis3444
    @januszjanis3444 3 роки тому

    Perfekt. Nice

  • @AltonaBeach
    @AltonaBeach 3 роки тому +2

    Loved it all, brought back old memories, these days having fun using old Helios 44.2 , here in Australia Cheers!

  • @lifetimesofamultiplemediam1003
    @lifetimesofamultiplemediam1003 3 роки тому +1

    Brilliant!… 😆

  • @Bigfarmer8
    @Bigfarmer8 3 роки тому +6

    Peter, reminding me of Valentinesday, you just saved my life!

  • @SpaghettiPaparazzi
    @SpaghettiPaparazzi 3 роки тому +1

    Love you enthusiasm. Youve left me excited to go out and shoot film. I have my F100 w/ Ektar 100 and Contax 645/fuji pro 400h loaded up and ready to go!!

    • @theoldfilmbloke
      @theoldfilmbloke  3 роки тому +1

      WoW ! A 'Medium Format CONTAX! ' Drool Drool -- would love to have a go with that !

    • @SpaghettiPaparazzi
      @SpaghettiPaparazzi 3 роки тому

      @@theoldfilmbloke I love it, especially w/ Zeiss Planar 80mm f/2 T*

  • @markbradshaw7753
    @markbradshaw7753 3 роки тому

    Great stuff mate.
    I’m loving tripping about with a 35 1.4 it’s reinvigorated me.
    Looking forward to seeing more of your videos ...you talk great sense and will inspire lots of new photographers as you may not realise but you explain the triangle superbly.

  • @andrewwoods2949
    @andrewwoods2949 3 роки тому +2

    That was brilliant, took me back to when you were teaching photography at the Adult Education Centre at Bishops Hill. 👏

    • @theoldfilmbloke
      @theoldfilmbloke  3 роки тому +3

      YO !! Fancy you remembering me from there ! I hope you still refer to your NOTES ---- Keep Snapping !

  • @michaelofmelrose
    @michaelofmelrose 3 роки тому +1

    WOW, yoi are great Peter and on old expired film. I always enjoy you videos and this was especially informative. I live in LA and sorry to say this but it was 20 degrees today, slightly windy and with some clouds. I shoot a lot of black and white, on 35 mm and medium format. Cheers!!!

    • @theoldfilmbloke
      @theoldfilmbloke  3 роки тому +1

      Ha Ha ! Still got the Central Heating on here ---

  • @emanuelabel8712
    @emanuelabel8712 3 роки тому

    So awesome I love your shots

  • @sanjayt5633
    @sanjayt5633 3 роки тому +1

    A plethora of knowledge to learn from you, my good sir! Wonderful video. Love and respect from India. 📷📷😊😊

  • @rudjard
    @rudjard 3 роки тому +1

    amazing! very interesting story. as a manual lens shooter using a digital camera you reminded me how a tedious work yet very rewarding taking a snaps back in the days. your pictures are very beautiful. nothing beats a manual SLR. a class of its own. thank you for sharing.

  • @benclark1423
    @benclark1423 3 роки тому

    I really like that puddle reflection shot. Nicely done, Pete.

  • @joyceweaver6949
    @joyceweaver6949 3 роки тому

    How nice to hear someone talking about f stops, shutter speeds, film used, darkroom printing, etc. again. The Contax used to be a VERY expensive camera. That is why I opted for the Yashica bodies so I could use Zeiss lenses on a more economical body. Love the Zeiss lenses. Now I use Sony digital bridge cameras because of the Zeiss lenses and Kodak Easyshare bridge cameras because of the Schneider lenses. Don't have to keep changing lenses with the bridge cameras zoom lenses.

  • @JasonRenoux
    @JasonRenoux 3 роки тому

    Funny and inspiring video, keep safe and looking forward to more content :)

  • @TheMishupo
    @TheMishupo 3 роки тому

    I love you man
    Good luck with the camera club judge

  • @TheCircuitWizard
    @TheCircuitWizard 3 роки тому +1

    Nice to see another video Peter, lovely photographs!

  • @steveg8322
    @steveg8322 3 роки тому +1

    You’re a pure delight,Peter.Love your videos and admire your expertise! Stay well and thank you 😊

  • @st.silver7926
    @st.silver7926 3 роки тому +3

    I just did a walk around this morning in Sydney. One camera one lens. Finished of a roll of BW film before the light went bad. Wonderful video

  • @antonykyriacou8300
    @antonykyriacou8300 3 роки тому

    Contact rts, lovely bit of kit. Really enjoyed your video.

    • @antonykyriacou8300
      @antonykyriacou8300 3 роки тому

      As a complete contrasts to where you live, have you seen this woman in Sweden 🇸🇪
      ua-cam.com/video/HEJSfbqBPEc/v-deo.html
      Real snow ! Can you imagine London like this for months on end.

  • @jdebultra
    @jdebultra 3 роки тому +2

    Brilliant. Lots of experience nuggets in your production. Love you sir, thanks for taking the time to enhance my life.

  • @wearetheunknown8162
    @wearetheunknown8162 3 роки тому

    Best discovery on You Tube this month, you sir, are fantastic. Subscribed immediately.

    • @theoldfilmbloke
      @theoldfilmbloke  3 роки тому +1

      WoW ! Another FAN -- many thanks-- there is another video coming soon on how I make up film developers from chemicals -- I just need to get Tech Savvy Daughter in a 'Good Mood' to help me join clips together.

    • @wearetheunknown8162
      @wearetheunknown8162 3 роки тому +1

      @@theoldfilmbloke looking forward to it. Never developed my own film, but super interested. Your videos are really great Peter, take care.