Still using film?

[InvictaMoto]

In lockdown I dug out my old Olympus OM10, bought a new battery, and a film.

Remembering the old days of Truprint etc.

The shock that came with the cost of processing and printing..... Almost saw COVID off!!!

 

[Graydo]

How much was it?
Graydo

 

[Grianan]

There was something about film … having to actually compose a picture properly … playing with lighting … I do miss those days. Though I once thought a new lens was faulty … a pro took a look and told me to send my film to his lab … handprinted at great expense but each photo sharp and perfect colours.

 

[InvictaMoto]

Kodak Color Plus 200 was £8 and processing was done at Max Spielman for £13.

I got film from Analogue Wonderland as it was far cheaper than locally.

Most of what we knew as "camera shops" have disappeared and our local shop is 100% digital.

Prices haven't changed much over the last few post lockdown period.

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[Brize]

The thing about film for me was that in order not to waste valuable shots on the roll - and expensive processing, you had to be so careful in composing your one shot. Unlike today, where you snap off hundreds of digital, choose one and discard the rest!

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[Graydo]

Kodak Color Plus 200 was £8 and processing was done at Max Spielman for £13.

I got film from Analogue Wonderland as it was far cheaper than locally.

Most of what we knew as "camera shops" have disappeared and our local shop is 100% digital.

Prices haven't changed much over the last few post lockdown period.

35mm C41 Film & Single Use Camera Film Developing

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS - HOW TO ORDER FILM PROCESSING ONLINE1. Add all of your items to the basket.2. During checkout select "Home Delivery" or 'Click and Collect in-store' for FREE. (Film processing is also available if you visit us in-store and our colleagues will be happy to help if you...

www.maxphoto.co.uk

35mm Film

This is where to buy 35mm film online! We stock over 125 different 35mm films in all different ISO ranges. We sell Colour as well as Black and White Film, and Creative 35mm camera film. Shop Today!

analoguewonderland.co.uk

C41?

Graydo

 

[InvictaMoto]

C41?

Graydo

Yes

 

[BikerGraham]

Remember as a teenager turning the shed into a darkroom. For colour processing. Either a Durst C35 enlarger

Those were the days

Now barely ever touch a camera except with a small Nikon digital for work when undertaking site assessments. When allowed.
Straight into the computer as a reference.

 

[InvictaMoto]

The thing about film for me was that in order not to waste valuable shots on the roll - and expensive processing, you had to be so careful in composing your one shot. Unlike today, where you snap off hundreds of digital, choose one and discard the rest!

We used to snap away when it was £1.99 from Truprint or Bonusprint and the bad ones simply got binned and you got a free film to start again.

Trying to be David Bailey is far more important nowadays.

 

[David and Sally]

Remember as a teenager turning the shed into a darkroom. For colour processing. Either a Durst C35 enlarger

Those were the days

Now barely ever touch a camera except with a small Nikon digital for work when undertaking site assessments. When allowed.
Straight into the computer as a reference.

I had a darkroom. B&W, colour and slides. Great fun.

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[Bognor Saint]

I remember reading that when labs processed films they used to have holiday snaps sandwiched between 2 xmas's.

 

[cyberyacht]

I had a B&W and Colour darkroom up in the loft of a previous couple of houses. Eyes couldn't cope with the dimness of safelights now.

 

[Coolcats]

I had a B&W and Colour darkroom up in the loft of a previous couple of houses. Eyes couldn't cope with the dimness of safelights now.

would night vision goggles help?