A lot of film photographers TRY to get that first 'half-exposed' shot that you apologized for at the :49 mark. I strive to get one of those with each roll, and am disappointed when I don't lol Great work!
Hahaa! So true. This camera keep my creativity going for a while there... Really came to appreciate your channel over time since you post your honest thoughts consistently. You've helped me a lot with my GR cameras as well. Thank you, man!🙏🏽
Hi! New subscriber here. I almost never leave comments on RUclips but this time I just had to. I shoot mainly on a dslr but I've been wanting to try film photography for a while now. Since I really don't have enough time to seriously delve into film right now, this half-frame camera seemed like the best choice as I will use it just to casually experiment and have fun with it. A lot of reviews I've seen have been really critical about the camera but I think they forget the purpose of it- which is to be a fun point and shoot camera, not the next leica m6. I found your video really inspiring to be creative on a budget and I'm really excited to give this camera a try. All of your pictures turned out beautiful but the one you took in the ball court with the birds on the background is just something else. About film prices, where I live (Mexico), the cheapest one is the Fuji 200 at 10 usd, aprox. and I found that AliExpress has similar prices for some film brands like Nolan, Ilford, FPX and Fomapan.
Carla! I appreciate you watching the video. I'm happy that you found some of my images to be inspiring. You seem to know exactly what you want to do and that's a great start. Film ain't cheap... anywhere, BUT I did find a shop out in California that has competitive prices, it's called Freestyle Photo👌🏽. Now, to stay on budget you'll probably want to shoot in BW. Here are a few film stocks on the cheaper side: - Arista EDU Ultra 100 ISO - Foma Fomapan 100 ISO - Rollei RPX 100 ISO - CineStill BwXX Double-X ISO 250 Have fun and pls share some of your results when you have time.🙏🏽 let your creativity fly!🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Hey! Great question. Thanks for watching. I will say, the digicams can give you the film look but it'd totally subjective. If you want that pixelly look then you can get that. I prefer film in that case. Now 90s camcorders for video, that may be cool to explore. Cheers!!!
Hello Taha, greetings from Barcelona-spain. Very good photos and review. I use this camera for creative projects, as a notepad because of how simple it is, later I come back with a professional camera. The simple makes you let go and that letting go offers you a pure vision. Big hug and congratulations on your channel. Please if you can enable the language translator in Spanish we would appreciate it. Thanks.
FocusFran! Thank you for making time to watch my video. I love that idea of using this camera as a "notepad", brilliant. You're right, this camera helps you keep the workflow simple and concise. Much love from Toronto, Canada. Thanks for the translator tip, I did not know that existed. >>> FocoFran! Gracias por hacer tiempo para ver mi video. Me encanta esa idea de usar esta cámara como "bloc de notas", genial. Tiene razón, esta cámara lo ayuda a mantener el flujo de trabajo simple y conciso. Mucho amor desde Toronto, Canadá. Gracias por el consejo del traductor, no sabía que existía.
@@tahaphoto Thank you !! and continue with your project you transmit humility and transparency. Your photographs are excellent, you have a very good eye! I am going to recommend your channel among photographers from my country. Cheer up !!
Would you recommend shooting pan 400 with the h35 instead? I know the H35 sometimes struggles with overexposure when shooting 400 iso colour negative film but i havent seen anyone talk about 400 iso b&w film.
Merlox! Great observation, I'll have to put a roll of 400 thru to see the results. If you're looking to document a lot of motion, yes higher iso film makes sense. My set up was about budget as, that's why I chose pan 100. Cheaper than 🙏🏽🙏🏽
@@tahaphoto Both 400 and 100 cost the same where I'm from. Did you run into any issues with brightness using the 100? I've never shot below 200 iso film with the H35 and the idea of a fixed shutter makes me a bit nervous for shooting 100 in slightly darker conditions (not night)
@@micah29 Well, since the shutter is 1/100 sec and your iso 100 film needs more light in most situations to prevent motion blur and camera shake. ISO 200 will be fine tho. I would recco iso 400 (or 800 if you know most lighting ops will be super low). Again, only if you know you'll be shooting in lower light situations and if you DON'T want to use the flash. ANd finally, because it's iso 100 you'll have fine grain which helps the half frame negative create better prints. Cheers.
All shots are really cool, especially the hotel one, it turned out very unique and artsy. 🤍🖤 I love b/w film - it has a unique vibe. Usually using ISO 100
A lot of film photographers TRY to get that first 'half-exposed' shot that you apologized for at the :49 mark. I strive to get one of those with each roll, and am disappointed when I don't lol Great work!
Hahaa! So true. This camera keep my creativity going for a while there...
Really came to appreciate your channel over time since you post your honest thoughts consistently. You've helped me a lot with my GR cameras as well. Thank you, man!🙏🏽
You are such a great artist! Thank you for making this world beautiful
This is very kind. Thank you very much for watching 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Friends! Have you tried Kentmere 100? Which BLACK & WHITE film stocks do you swear by and why???
Thanks again for good mood ☺
You're welcome my friend!🙂
Always looking forward for your videos. Very relaxing
Thank you, Veres! I love making videos for those who appreciate what I share. Many thanks.
@@tahaphoto keepdoing what you love
@@veresdenialex no doubt.
Hi! New subscriber here. I almost never leave comments on RUclips but this time I just had to. I shoot mainly on a dslr but I've been wanting to try film photography for a while now. Since I really don't have enough time to seriously delve into film right now, this half-frame camera seemed like the best choice as I will use it just to casually experiment and have fun with it. A lot of reviews I've seen have been really critical about the camera but I think they forget the purpose of it- which is to be a fun point and shoot camera, not the next leica m6. I found your video really inspiring to be creative on a budget and I'm really excited to give this camera a try. All of your pictures turned out beautiful but the one you took in the ball court with the birds on the background is just something else.
About film prices, where I live (Mexico), the cheapest one is the Fuji 200 at 10 usd, aprox. and I found that AliExpress has similar prices for some film brands like Nolan, Ilford, FPX and Fomapan.
Carla! I appreciate you watching the video. I'm happy that you found some of my images to be inspiring. You seem to know exactly what you want to do and that's a great start. Film ain't cheap... anywhere, BUT I did find a shop out in California that has competitive prices, it's called Freestyle Photo👌🏽. Now, to stay on budget you'll probably want to shoot in BW. Here are a few film stocks on the cheaper side:
- Arista EDU Ultra 100 ISO
- Foma Fomapan 100 ISO
- Rollei RPX 100 ISO
- CineStill BwXX Double-X ISO 250
Have fun and pls share some of your results when you have time.🙏🏽 let your creativity fly!🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
This camera is very cool and unique I've never heard of it. love the shots you got.!
Thanks brother. Simple set up. The cam came out early '22. Fun to experiment with 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Love the hotel shot 👏
One of my faves too, Alexander. Thank you!🙏🏽
I have the ektar h35 and this is so pretty!! Would love to see more videos with the cam 🤎
Thanks for watching, Nana. H35 has been a lot of fun I plan on making a few more videos down the road.🙏🏽
@@tahaphoto with different films too pls. I'm a newbie with this and the first roll of film I shot with had a lot of underexposed shots 😬
@Nana ah ok. Cheapest film stocks will be smartest for now. ISO of 400 or 200 would be ideal.
Nice work man. Love the half frame format for all the reasons you laid out. Kentmere film is also an underrated option.
Greg! Thx for taking in the video. Half frame is a solid budget option. You like the Kentmere 100? Any other stocks that you've tried?🙏🏽🙏🏽
@@tahaphoto For the budget shooters out there can't go wrong with Fomapan films. Especially 400 in my opinion.
@@familymanbarrett I'll put it on my list. Thanks, Greg!🙏🏽🙏🏽
72 opportunities to win ✨️ 🙌🏽
You got it!🙏🏽❤️
What you think about old digicam instead of film. Quite similar too film? I tried to use nowadays and I find good results.
Hey! Great question. Thanks for watching. I will say, the digicams can give you the film look but it'd totally subjective. If you want that pixelly look then you can get that. I prefer film in that case. Now 90s camcorders for video, that may be cool to explore. Cheers!!!
hey! do you have some photos taken with the bulit-in flash to show? :)
forgot to add - with Ricoh GR II
Hey! Thanks for reaching out. I never used the flash, I mean at all. It broke the first few months of owning it. Now, I'm just used to it.🙏🏽
Hello Taha, greetings from Barcelona-spain. Very good photos and review. I use this camera for creative projects, as a notepad because of how simple it is, later I come back with a professional camera. The simple makes you let go and that letting go offers you a pure vision. Big hug and congratulations on your channel. Please if you can enable the language translator in Spanish we would appreciate it. Thanks.
FocusFran! Thank you for making time to watch my video. I love that idea of using this camera as a "notepad", brilliant. You're right, this camera helps you keep the workflow simple and concise. Much love from Toronto, Canada. Thanks for the translator tip, I did not know that existed.
>>> FocoFran! Gracias por hacer tiempo para ver mi video. Me encanta esa idea de usar esta cámara como "bloc de notas", genial. Tiene razón, esta cámara lo ayuda a mantener el flujo de trabajo simple y conciso. Mucho amor desde Toronto, Canadá. Gracias por el consejo del traductor, no sabía que existía.
@@tahaphoto Thank you !! and continue with your project you transmit humility and transparency. Your photographs are excellent, you have a very good eye! I am going to recommend your channel among photographers from my country. Cheer up !!
Many thanks for sharing my videos. I really appreciate it. I hope to continue making photographs and shating videos. I love it.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Would you recommend shooting pan 400 with the h35 instead? I know the H35 sometimes struggles with overexposure when shooting 400 iso colour negative film but i havent seen anyone talk about 400 iso b&w film.
Merlox! Great observation, I'll have to put a roll of 400 thru to see the results. If you're looking to document a lot of motion, yes higher iso film makes sense. My set up was about budget as, that's why I chose pan 100. Cheaper than 🙏🏽🙏🏽
@@tahaphoto Both 400 and 100 cost the same where I'm from. Did you run into any issues with brightness using the 100? I've never shot below 200 iso film with the H35 and the idea of a fixed shutter makes me a bit nervous for shooting 100 in slightly darker conditions (not night)
@@micah29 Well, since the shutter is 1/100 sec and your iso 100 film needs more light in most situations to prevent motion blur and camera shake. ISO 200 will be fine tho.
I would recco iso 400 (or 800 if you know most lighting ops will be super low). Again, only if you know you'll be shooting in lower light situations and if you DON'T want to use the flash. ANd finally, because it's iso 100 you'll have fine grain which helps the half frame negative create better prints. Cheers.
All shots are really cool, especially the hotel one, it turned out very unique and artsy. 🤍🖤 I love b/w film - it has a unique vibe. Usually using ISO 100
Darja!! Thank you for watching. I got lucky with the hotel shot.👌🏽bw film has some special qualities for sure. Any fave film stocks???🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
I’ve tried different films, but Potsdam Kino by Lomography is my favorite at the moment 😊
@@darja-123 interesting. I've never heard of that. I'll do some research.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽