What camera do professional photographers use as their recreational camera?
Answer: Film cameras.
To Kodak, Fuji, Ilford etc.
Don't you dare stop producing film!!
My new old camera. No longer in production. The only rangerfinder ever made with autofocus, aperture priority and built-in auto-rewind. I actually had an option of going for either the Bessa Rs or the extravagantly expensive and probably over-rated Leicas. I did a lot of research going into this. My criteria of requirements were pretty high and this baby fitted the bill perfectly.
Autofocus so even my wife can use it with relative ease (though its still not as easy as a point and shoot). Outstanding lenses by Carl Zeiss (T* lenses are renown for outstanding sharpness, contrast and an unmistakenable CZ bokeh) with apertures as fast as f2 (yeah, I know Leicas are faster but they also cost an extra appendage). Got this set almost mint 2nd hand. Did I mention this little thing has a titanium body? Gotta give those guys at Kyocera a hand.. they design one mean camera.
Some images taken with a rangefinder camera using Fuji 100/200 35mm.
My wife asked me why I wanted a rangefinder and a film camera. I still have my old 1N. Well, the RF definitely does NOT attract attention. When I took it out to test at Jerudong Fish Market.. nobody gave two hoots what I was doing. No funny look.. no weird glances.. nothing.. the last time I was there with my 1 series cameras, all I can do was shoot with the longest reach lens because the moment I lifted up the camera, everyone around me disappear! Hehehe. The main reason why I am going film is because I've reach a point where I'm tired of looking at the lcd at the back of the cam. The thrill is no longer there. I guess when you know your pics are going to turn out fine, it loses it appeal. Hence with film.. no more lcds. Makes you think more about your shot and the wait and thrill of seeing the film develop returns. The feeling is definitely more invigorating than shooting film 10 years ago when you normally expect 50-70% of your frames either badly exposed or blur. Now, its how spot on your estimation for compensation for each scene is. Definitely enjoying going back to the past. But definitely for recreation only. I will still shoot digital for my clients. They deserve the best and cannot be worth risking common film issues like running out of film, badly developed film, dust/scratches, expired film batches etc..
Stay tuned for more film exposures.
To Kodak, Fuji, Ilford etc.
Don't you dare stop producing film!!
My new old camera. No longer in production. The only rangerfinder ever made with autofocus, aperture priority and built-in auto-rewind. I actually had an option of going for either the Bessa Rs or the extravagantly expensive and probably over-rated Leicas. I did a lot of research going into this. My criteria of requirements were pretty high and this baby fitted the bill perfectly.
Autofocus so even my wife can use it with relative ease (though its still not as easy as a point and shoot). Outstanding lenses by Carl Zeiss (T* lenses are renown for outstanding sharpness, contrast and an unmistakenable CZ bokeh) with apertures as fast as f2 (yeah, I know Leicas are faster but they also cost an extra appendage). Got this set almost mint 2nd hand. Did I mention this little thing has a titanium body? Gotta give those guys at Kyocera a hand.. they design one mean camera.
Some images taken with a rangefinder camera using Fuji 100/200 35mm.
My wife asked me why I wanted a rangefinder and a film camera. I still have my old 1N. Well, the RF definitely does NOT attract attention. When I took it out to test at Jerudong Fish Market.. nobody gave two hoots what I was doing. No funny look.. no weird glances.. nothing.. the last time I was there with my 1 series cameras, all I can do was shoot with the longest reach lens because the moment I lifted up the camera, everyone around me disappear! Hehehe. The main reason why I am going film is because I've reach a point where I'm tired of looking at the lcd at the back of the cam. The thrill is no longer there. I guess when you know your pics are going to turn out fine, it loses it appeal. Hence with film.. no more lcds. Makes you think more about your shot and the wait and thrill of seeing the film develop returns. The feeling is definitely more invigorating than shooting film 10 years ago when you normally expect 50-70% of your frames either badly exposed or blur. Now, its how spot on your estimation for compensation for each scene is. Definitely enjoying going back to the past. But definitely for recreation only. I will still shoot digital for my clients. They deserve the best and cannot be worth risking common film issues like running out of film, badly developed film, dust/scratches, expired film batches etc..
Stay tuned for more film exposures.
posted by DC at
5/02/2007 06:48:00 pm
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