While it's hard not to see the endless announcements of new-better-bigger digital cameras and accessories, slowing down and rolling some film will help you become a better photographer faster than relying on a computer with a lens attached on the front.
If you want to become a better photographer, make photographs. That means being present to what you want to create, shooting film, trips to the lab and making prints. If you have not shot film, the experience is both fun and liberating, free of notifications popping up, that old camera smell when you hold it up to your face and just the overall experience can be therapeutic.
When getting into film, you'll want to choose a manual 35mm film SLR and a 50mm lens. That's what we all learned on back in the day for many reasons, mainly it was cost-effective and straightforward to get into. There are loads of good deals on vintage 35mm SLR's on eBay and Amazon so choosing one can be difficult. I made a list of the top three 35mm film SLR's based on affordability, compatibility with modern cameras and reliability. When looking for a used 35mm film SLR reference these two posts where we cover how to purchase vintage gear and how to remove fungus if it happens. . thephoblographer.com
2018-8-7 10:00
