Hey guys Well, I really want to get a camera. I think I also want to go the film route as opposed to digital. here are my questions ahah 1) Is it bad to by a vintage camera even if it is properly functioning? will it be hard to find film for it/ get it developed? 2) What does SRL/SLR stand for? I'm seeing it everywhere haha 3) I stumbled across a few pictures that I absolutely love. They've got a dreaminess about them that I really want to capture when I start taking pictures. The lady who took them says she puts a layer over it? what does that mean and how would I do it? 4) what camera would you recomend that uses film and turns out vintage-y looking pictures? Thanks a bunch guys Lars The pictures I was talking about:
Hello, larsy. I have questions and advice for you also, at the end. )) To help: 1) No, it is not bad to buy vintage camera. However, Digital / Film is better to some people than to others. To buy film, and process photographs, you can do this in almost all of camera stores, High-Street film laboratories for example. It is not very difficult to find, but this can depend on your location. A town and city, usually will not be difficult to you. If you will buy vintage camera, it is good to find this store/laboratories before you buy! 2) Single lens reflex (SLR) or Digital single lens reflex (DSLR). I use DSLR. 3) Does this lady use Digital, Film, or both for photographs? I never hear of 'put layer over it' in Film. However, this could be meaning a filter. If Digital, this could be post-process editing of layers in Adobe Photoshop. Of course, it also is possible to edit film with digital methods. 4) I recommend Nikon F80 as beginner film camera. Now, my advice, and opinion. ))) You are very welcome to disagree, please think of this before you will buy: Film is not for casual photography. It is more difficult than digital, most of people say it does require more skill, or talent. Also, I am certain it does need much patience, time, practice, and can be very frustrating to you. You only can see result after processing, and can not correct mistakes, if the photograph is not good. It is very disappointing to lose the fantastic photograph opportunity, if you make mistakes! For people with passion, patience, this is not problem to you. However, film will not forgive mistakes, you can lose interest and become irritated with the photography quickly. Also, it is important to know why you wish to begin with vintage camera. If only for a vintage effect, I think this can be novelty, and soon repetitive. I first did love Vintage, then Fisheye, then HDR, now it is light painting. I agree. In fact, vintage effect now can be very easy to create in Filters, or post processing. I hope I did help, larsy. Please ask if you have questions, or need advice. Maybe also you would like to read the guide, it will tell you of Film / Digital Photography, and help you to decide. http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/filmdig.htm Good Luck!
