Classics will never go out of style. Innovations to the classics may make the original version seem irrelevant, but a legacy will never be replaced. Learning the history of the camera and its development through the years will bring our passion to another level. Analog cameras have a way of making you feel good as it brings you back to the start of your career or hobby. It isn’t as popular and well-used as before, but it’s still good to shoot using those.
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Film cameras are easier to use than digital ones as there are no electric focus points to determine. And the resolution and white balance have a limited menu unlike in DSLRs. It’s simple. I feel more attached to the art when I use an analog camera because it makes me feel more in control of what I want to see, rather than editing my work during and after I take it.
Once you start shooting with film, you won’t want to stop. The warmth it gives to your shots is amazing and natural. Lighting is so much better with film than with digital. Although taking pictures with a DSLR lets you edit your shots using a software to achieve the color you desire, it doesn’t compare to the satisfaction film photography provides as the process and the outcome are more natural.
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There’s not much to learn about shooting with a film camera since it’s almost the same as shooting with a DSLR. The main difference is in the photos you take.
Jack Elway here. I’m a retired photographer now living in Denver. I travel around the country to take photos of national parks. Follow my blog for more posts on photography.
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