The OCAU "film is not dead" club - Page 2

Heist · 9th February 2008, 6:12 PM

Can we use this thread to ask/learn about film as well?

I've only really gotten into photography with digital cameras, but would love to get into film too.

What's a good camera to look into to either utilise my existing Canon gear, or would it be better to be more 'exotic' and look at picking up an older complete set of film gear?

annandin · 9th February 2008, 6:13 PM

Bodies:
Olympus OM-2n
Olympus XA

Zuiko Lenses:
Olympus OM 200mm f/4
Olympus OM 135mm f/3.5
Olympus OM 50mm f/1.8
Olympus OM 28mm f/3.5

Filters:
49mm: Skylight, Yellow, Orange, Red, Blue, Warm, Polarising, Close-up.

SilverRayne · 9th February 2008, 6:14 PM

just pick up a cheap EOS30 or EOS50 i guess.

onrelas · 9th February 2008, 6:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heist

Can we use this thread to ask/learn about film as well?

I've only really gotten into photography with digital cameras, but would love to get into film too.

What's a good camera to look into to either utilise my existing Canon gear, or would it be better to be more 'exotic' and look at picking up an older complete set of film gear?

Yeah sure why not.
Also links to anything film related like cheap film/processing etc.

As for camera suggestions, you could also check out the EOS Elan series, occasionally they'll go cheap on eBay.
Depends what you want to spend though..

cpl punish · 9th February 2008, 6:31 PM

Olympus Trip 35 with decintigrated light seals..

Pentax Spotmatic SP1000 w/ Takumar 55mm f/2

Mainly use the cheapest ISO400 film available from the supermarkets.

Cheers

Ospi · 9th February 2008, 6:31 PM

Greta to see so much variety here as well. I need to go grab some batteries and decent film for mine before i can go shooting though. I see some velvia film going on ebay, 10 rolls for $80, good deal?

-spam- · 9th February 2008, 6:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cpl_punish

Yay! Ready to get in on this. Mines an Olympus Trip 35 with decintigrated light seals.

Didnt you post some photos a few weeks back from it? They seemed alright even with the dodge light sealing. Maybe i can get away with just using my ricoh as is instead of spending money and getting the seals fixed (mostly because im cheap)

onrelas · 9th February 2008, 6:51 PM

Theres some fantastic light seal kits on eBay for around $10 U.S.
I bought one kit and have since done two Olympus OM2's and a Trip, got enough left over for 1 more camera too

Its pretty simple too. These are a few shots from when i did it

SupremeMoFo · 9th February 2008, 6:58 PM

Pentax MZ-50 SLR, Sigma 28-80 f3.5-5.6 macro, 70-210 f4-5.6, EX DG 70-200 f2.8, EX 28-70 f2.8 shared with my K10D.

djjc · 9th February 2008, 7:44 PM

And thats just the lovely thing about pentax gear. There isnt a hope in hell ill get my FD lenses to mount on EOS bodies. viva la K mount!

sealish · 9th February 2008, 7:56 PM

I'm a film fan, and keep promising myself I'll buy a nice scanner for it all one day but alas, other things keep tying up the disposable part of my income. Most of my kit has come from these very forums. I'm also on the lookout for a cheap little rangefinder.

Canon AE-1 + 50 1.8
Canon EOS 300
Canon EOS 3000
Canon EOS 20 2.8
Canon EOS 50 1.8
Canon EOS 28-135
Canon EOS 28-80
Canon EOS 75-300

Anyone got recommendations for cheap (decent res*) scanning in Melbourne?

*Decent res needed because I need to scan/edit and then print from the file rather than the negative - THAT'S HOW GOOD I AM!

two40 · 9th February 2008, 8:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sealish

I'm a film fan, and keep promising myself I'll buy a nice scanner for it all one day but alas...

speaking of scanners, i'm seriously considering getting this one from B+H. it's an Epson 4490 and i've read lots of good reviews about it. has digital ice for dust and scratch removal and there is a rebate on atm. price is $179 but with rebate it's $149. can't see any fine print for US only for the rebate... so tempted.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=390895&is=REG

what do you more exp guys think about this scanner?

0oBelialo0 · 9th February 2008, 8:08 PM

From my gear page:

Pentax K1000

Tokina AT-X 24-40/2.8
Pentax SMC-M 50/1.4
Pentax SMC-M 50/2
Pentax Takumar 135/2.5

Currently using kodacolor 200 + 400, $2.50/roll until I start getting half decent images

Ben

sealish · 9th February 2008, 8:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gm:fx

speaking of scanners, i'm seriously considering getting this one from B+H. it's an Epson 4490 and i've read lots of good reviews about it. has digital ice for dust and scratch removal and there is a rebate on atm. price is $179 but with rebate it's $149. can't see any fine print for US only for the rebate... so tempted.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=390895&is=REG

what do you more exp guys think about this scanner?

That looks very nice and well within the budget,, might be self-present time again. Thanks for the link.

ehor · 9th February 2008, 8:20 PM

Ricoh XR-2
Pentax 28mm f2.8
Rikonen 50mm f/1.7
Samyong 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6

9th February 2008, 6:13 PM	#17
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9th February 2008, 6:14 PM	#18
SilverRayne Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Tsv Posts: 620	just pick up a cheap EOS30 or EOS50 i guess. __________________ Leica Snob. Silvalis.smugmug.com My Camera Gear Film is not dead #008

9th February 2008, 6:31 PM	#20
cpl punish Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brisbane Posts: 1,087	Olympus Trip 35 with decintigrated light seals.. Pentax Spotmatic SP1000 w/ Takumar 55mm f/2 Mainly use the cheapest ISO400 film available from the supermarkets. Cheers __________________ biering.org Last edited by cpl punish; 10th August 2008 at 2:15 PM.

9th February 2008, 6:51 PM	#23
onrelas Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 670	Theres some fantastic light seal kits on eBay for around $10 U.S. I bought one kit and have since done two Olympus OM2's and a Trip, got enough left over for 1 more camera too Its pretty simple too. These are a few shots from when i did it __________________ ...Yet another Photo/Camera Blog... \| The OCAU 'film is not dead' club member#001 \|

9th February 2008, 7:44 PM	#25
djjc Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Coffs Harbour / Taree Posts: 1,190	And thats just the lovely thing about pentax gear. There isnt a hope in hell ill get my FD lenses to mount on EOS bodies. viva la K mount! __________________ My OCAU Wiki Contributions - OCAU A64 Overclocking Guide - What Is Technology DFI Owners Club - [Logitech 'G' Owners Club Member #22] - OCAU Camera Club #282 Old Gallery New Gallery

9th February 2008, 6:12 PM	#16
Heist Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,136	Can we use this thread to ask/learn about film as well? I've only really gotten into photography with digital cameras, but would love to get into film too. What's a good camera to look into to either utilise my existing Canon gear, or would it be better to be more 'exotic' and look at picking up an older complete set of film gear?

9th February 2008, 6:31 PM	#21
Ospi Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,144	Greta to see so much variety here as well. I need to go grab some batteries and decent film for mine before i can go shooting though. I see some velvia film going on ebay, 10 rolls for $80, good deal?

9th February 2008, 6:58 PM	#24
SupremeMoFo Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Adelaide [SUCKS] Posts: 2,659	Pentax MZ-50 SLR, Sigma 28-80 f3.5-5.6 macro, 70-210 f4-5.6, EX DG 70-200 f2.8, EX 28-70 f2.8 shared with my K10D.

9th February 2008, 7:56 PM	#26
sealish Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne's Wild West Posts: 506	I'm a film fan, and keep promising myself I'll buy a nice scanner for it all one day but alas, other things keep tying up the disposable part of my income. Most of my kit has come from these very forums. I'm also on the lookout for a cheap little rangefinder. Canon AE-1 + 50 1.8 Canon EOS 300 Canon EOS 3000 Canon EOS 20 2.8 Canon EOS 50 1.8 Canon EOS 28-135 Canon EOS 28-80 Canon EOS 75-300 Anyone got recommendations for cheap (decent res) scanning in Melbourne? Decent res needed because I need to scan/edit and then print from the file rather than the negative - THAT'S HOW GOOD I AM! __________________ http://moremonkeys.com

9th February 2008, 8:08 PM	#28
0oBelialo0 Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Canberra Posts: 3,971	From my gear page: Pentax K1000 Tokina AT-X 24-40/2.8 Pentax SMC-M 50/1.4 Pentax SMC-M 50/2 Pentax Takumar 135/2.5 Currently using kodacolor 200 + 400, $2.50/roll until I start getting half decent images Ben __________________ "A vital ingredient of success is not knowing that what you're attempting can't be done" - Pratchett Blog \| RedBubble \| Gear \| Kiva.org - Loans That Change Lives

9th February 2008, 8:20 PM	#30
ehor Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: ftp://2114.syd.nsw.au Posts: 1,890	Ricoh XR-2 Pentax 28mm f2.8 Rikonen 50mm f/1.7 Samyong 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6