I wanted to see if anyone has any questions about my hobby and to also kill time.

  • MidsizedSedan@lemmy.world
    3·
    3 days ago

    Is film getting more expensive or hard to find? I remember seeing a post about someone hording them in a drawer in case there’s no more for sale.

    Also, can film be made at home NileRed style? Maybe that can keep the community going if the big companies stop making them.

    • randombullet@programming.devOP
      3·
      3 days ago

      I wouldn’t say it’s gotten too expensive. I’m averaging about 2ish euros a photo with my medium format camera.

      Each roll depending on the maker is 10-15 euros with 5 euro development fee. The most I’ve ever paid was 20 euros per roll.

      If film ever runs out and I still don’t want to give up analog photography, I’ll use glass plates.

      I think film is a bit too hard to do yourself. Case in point is Harmon Phoenix. You should take a look at their process because they are the 3rd maker of film emulation in the modern era.

      • snugglesthefalse@sh.itjust.works
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        3 days ago

        See I’m curious about film but then I see the prices and I’m less interested… Though I’ve only really been doing photography since April

        • randombullet@programming.devOP
          2·
          3 days ago

          Developing black and white film is really cheap and easy. I think it’s just developer, fixer, and an all in one film developer container.

          Color film is a little more intimidating for me since it’s easier to over or under develop.

          • acockworkorange@mander.xyzEnglish
            1·
            2 days ago

            A white vinegar stop bath is optional but will extend the life of your fixer. Rinse aid at the end will help avoid residue streaks when drying.

  • Multiplexer@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
    3·
    3 days ago

    I did that until some time ago for experimental reasons, e.g. doing redscale using 60s era consumer cameras, which produced a very unique look.
    Also tried pinhole with mixed success.

    But also did more serious B&W on my old tank-like GDR camera and developed that using Coffenol.

    ln general mostly because I loved the hands on process and the uniqueness.

    So, what’s your motivation to still go the analog way?

    • randombullet@programming.devOP
      6·
      3 days ago

      I’ve become a spray and pray type of photo with digital so I am using film to make me really slow down and focus on the basics.

      The other half is the joy of knowing the photons physically affected the emulation layer. I really like how analog is a physical process. Also my folks are getting old, I like the idea of their photons affects a physical medium I can keep.

  • nesc@lemmy.cafeEnglish
    3·
    3 days ago

    Do you develop film and sacn by yourself? Also color or b&w? Do you ever use movie film without soot? What film do you use?

    • randombullet@programming.devOP
      5·
      3 days ago

      Do you develop film and sacn by yourself?

      I send my film to a lab to get developed but I scan my film via a mirror less camera

      Also color or b&w?

      99% I shoot color film

      Do you ever use movie film without soot?

      I’ve shot a few of rerolled 250D, 500T and 800T. All without remjet.

      What film do you use?

      Favorite film is Kodak Gold 200 and Cinestill 800T. I have a soft spot for Ektar 100 especially if I want poppy colors.