I bought an RZ67 because I saw your photos and then when I started getting scans back they were not as good as yours so I sent it back for a refund citing "camera is broken"
It's not the camera dawg it's the one behind it! It takes some time to know your camera and to be comfortable with your style. He's already in his zone! I learned that the hard way bro! Get that cam back and get back to work! I'm sure you will create some HEAT
I'm 70. At your age I had a Nikon 35mm, 500C Hasselblad, Hasselblad ELM 70mm backs and I was the first private photographer in North America to buy the brand new Sinar-P 4x5 when it first came. I was shooting fashion in Montréal. Now I have plastic digital cameras. Gone are the days when you can get pissed off at an art director and throw a Nikon across the studio into a brick wall and the 135 millimetre lens still works
@@WillemVerb yes we did. that was part of the reason I subbed. That burn clip (and other retro aesthetics) will be in my Tuesday video this coming week ;)
The best advice would be: whatever you choose, make sure that it is in perfect working condition. Nothing more annoying than trying to fix 40years old stuff. Currently I enjoy my RB67 :)
leicanoct I have owned a Pro SD for about 15 years. Only thing needed was shutter CLA of one of the lenses. And that happened to be the 90mm that I use very rarely compared to other 2 lenses I have.
I got the canon A1, 3 weeks ago. Haven’t got the film back yet but the feeling and sounds when shooting it was amazing. Thumb up and all the best from Switzerland 🇨🇭
youre the reason I started shooting film. been shooting for a little over a year now and have been around since 9,000 subs. learned so much from your vids.. thanks!!!!!
got into film the end of last year because of you, your videos are laid out so simply for beginners to understand, thank you for introducing me to something i find joy in. keep up everything you’re doing 🦋 also: have bought two 35mm film camera and will only continue to purchase more!!!
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When I was 16, now 64, I had a Contax. The time was roughly 1971 and I bought it used from my Dad's friend Fred who was German and worked with my father as a technician in a metallurgy lab. I suspect it was a late 40's to early 50's model and had been purchased in Germany right after the war and perhaps during the days of the Berlin crisis. It was a range finder and the lens was not removable. I looked on line to see if I could spot it but no luck yet. It took beautiful pictures. One distinctive feature I remember is that the outer ring of the lens that was turned for focusing was scalloped around the circumfrance which made it easier to rotate the lens into focus. I wish I still had it and have no idea where it went.
My most reliable film cameras have also been the cheapest. I've shot all over with a Holga, which is a super light, plastic medium format. Even the lens is plastic, but it shoots incredible images. My favorite 35mm is still my Olympus OM-1. If you are just starting out, get yourself a vintage 35mm from a reliable brand (Olympus, Nikon, Konica-Minolta, Leica) and just play with it and have fun!
immediately paused what I was doing at work to give this a watch. Great video Willem - and thank you for including sample shots too! I picked up a K1000 a month or so ago to learn with and have been wondering what I should move to next. This video came at the perfect time
Pentax K1000s are stalwart classics, I use it (well a Spotmatic) when not using the F100. Get an M42 K mount adapter and collect some nice cheap lenses (lenses you can use with an adapter on modern S/DSLRs (usually not Nikon) and Mirrorless. Would make a nice affordable 35mm system for those with a bit of user knowledge. I still use my Spotmatic SP II (which is essentially an earlier M42 K1000) and a set of Takumars. Shame it isn't forwards compatible for the K Mount, I should just really get another K1000, but I'm attached to the elegant Spot. I see more visual videographers and filmmakers go for M42 lenses sometimes for their atypical bokeh, range and 'desired definition'. Battery and meter calibration is a short learning curve once you know what to buy on eBay, also given their age, beware of faults.
Don’t fear the photographer that’s shot with 1000 cameras. Fear the photographer that’s shot 1000 rolls with the same camera. (I think this was originally a karate quote lol)
Yup, the bit that's taken me by surprise is how much I'm shooting with a compact camera - something I'd initially dismissed in favor of SLR's. They are perfect for taking with you when going somewhere without the specific intention of shooting photos.
For 35mm, you can't beat the Olympus OM1. Completely manual and doesn't need a battery except for the lightmeter. It's the first compact SLR with beautiful lenses that are all equally compact. Most of them take a 49mm filter. It is a complete system camera with loads of accessories such as motordrives and lots more. And they are rugged and reliable.
My first film camera was indeed a Mamiya 645. Somehow I just loved how the camera felt. So I picked it up at a local camera exchange. This was before prices started to skyrocket. It had nothing wrong with it at all apart from the light seals being a bit crummy. No impact of the images though. So I can highly recommend the 645 for a MF beginner. Not sure if it’s the ideal route to start getting into film but your mileage will definitely vary. Fast forward to today. I now have my dad’s Canon AE1P. And an AE1, a Mamiya RB, several Nikons, a Yashica TLR and a crap ton of glass. These things tend to kind of escalate.
I have a old soviet ZENIT TTL slr with Helios-44mm which once was my father's and i love it. Until 2 months ago i wasnt really into film shooting but thanks to you i got hang of it
My first camera was a Ricoh Kr-5 super I found in my attic. can't kill it, great little camera, I have 2 of them now and they both work great. For a beginner getting into it not wanting to spend alot I highly recommend it. light meter is easy and accurate, k mount is cheap but sharp, and they are absolutely dirt cheap
I'm branching out to film photography. I think the Canon A1 is what I'm going to start with. It's affordable and I'm BRAND new to using film. And I'm a big Canon fan as I already own two of their digital cameras. This video was super helpful.
First camera was a Minolta X-700 and I love it. Something I heard once that is so true is that it’s not really about the body it’s more about the film, lens, and scans. Great video as always
I'm very gratified that you are still loving and enjoying the Bessa R. For anyone that wants a Leica-style rangefinder, but doesn't want to get into the actual Leica system and Leica prices, the Bessa-R is an excellent choice. The viewfinder is huge and bright, max. shutter speed is 1/2000 sec. (twice the top speed of even an M6), it fits nicely in the hand, and it takes Leica thread mount (LTM or L39) lenses. These lenses give you a wide selection of old Soviet-era rangefinder lenses like Industar and Jupiter, as well as Canon Zeiss, and Voigtlander lenses in various focal lengths, for much less money than the later Leica M mount system. The only aspect of the Voigtlander Best R that doesn't quite measure up to Leica is the build quality. It feels a little plasticky, the buttons and knobs aren't perfectly smooth and dampened, and it might not survive a fall, but it is after all made in Japan by a quality company, Cosina.
I’ve been shooting with a canon ae-1 and I love it, ive been learning a lot from your videos and others so I’m excited to see how this next roll comes out! The light meter app and shutter cable are game changers
I picked one of these up as my first, but it had a stuck aperture and shutter issues. I now use a k1000 which I love dearly, though I really need to get the yashica fixed so I can shoot it!
That feeling of buying I know but until know I can control myself. I owned the Mamiya 645 pro TL but I sold ik because of focus problems. Now I am the happy owner of two Nikons F100. What a great camera that is. I'm doing a project with those cameras and making a Zine. Love it!
Since I found your channel last year, I have doubted that if one day I could buy a camera, I recently ordered a pentax 645 due to your inspiration Willem, greetings from Cancún, México my man.
As my DSLR is a Canon, when picking an analog camera to play with, I picked up a Canon EOS300 for like 40 bucks. It is one of the last film cameras from Canon, which means the form factor and controls are very familiar from my DSLR and in the Av and Tv modes, I always get a perfect exposure. But the main advantage is that I can use my Canon EF glass without adapters and the autofocus works perfectly.
I bought a Pentax ESPIO 738/IQZoom 80E a week ago and the camera has a bulb mode, which is super important for night photography. As far as I know, Pentax has this mode for point n shoots. It's quite sharp, although the autofocus is a bit of hit and miss
Great camera! I bought a Pentax IQZoom 835 new in 1992 & shot with it for 10 years as my point & shoot. I regularly used the bulb mode with flash while clubbing in the 90’s. I have shots that nobody else was capturing & I owe it to that camera.
The Mamiya 645 was a great cheap option a few years ago. Then, prices started skyrocketing. For a really good conditioned one with finder and lens included, you gotta pay like €500+ here. Five years ago, it was more like €250. That being said, I managed to get one 2 weeks ago for €300 with lens and light meter finder from Japan, shipping and taxes included. And it's in waaaay better condition than expected. So it's still possible to make a good bargain with some degree of patience when looking internationally
@@Xlezzgameplay I was monitoring eBay for some time until I had the idea to set the filter for the item location to worldwide. That resulted in many new offerings, specifically from Japan. Had to pay customs and like €30 shipping but it still came out pretty cheap and in perfect working condition :)
beauty of pentax cameras is they use the same lense mount from film all the way up to digital .so i was able to buy a DSLR and have a full set of manual lense to go with it
I moved from an Olympus OM1 as my first camera to a Leica M6 (my grail!) only a few months into my film journey. After 2 years of shooting with such an expensive camera though felt like I had a point to prove - I could only ever click the shutter if it felt like it was a great photo worthy of it. It removed the 'fun' of film photography and made me feel like I had a point to prove, solely because of its reputation as a professional tool. After 2 years it was tiring and I decided to sell it and go for the Olympus XA. The pros of a rangefinder without the pressure of professionalism. It's pocketable and unassuming, I don't feel like I have a point to prove. I can focus on just taking pictures and it's in my pocket right after. Sometimes the 'grail' or the 'dream' is more of a lesson and part of the journey than the end destination.
Loved this, man! Great info and loved the images. I’ve been eyeballing the Mamiya 6 recently. Starting to like 6x6 quite a bit, and that camera is just so tempting!
I've been shooting films lately, my suggestion is just grab any cheap prime film camera that you can find on thrift/ebay and just put a ultramax and superia and you will be fine. You really don't wanna buy ae1's or mju's you can really find good ones that are 1/5 the price of those. And I tell you, your instagram friends wouldn't know the difference.
Got myself a canon eos 1N, and it's spot on with the auto focus. Around 150,- for the body and the rechargeable batteries last for months, before recharging it again. My recommendation for 35mm film.
Loved this video!! Bought my first film camera a month ago, a Konica Autoreflex T2 and absolutely love the feel of it and the negatives I've been getting!! And something really nice that I read and convinced me of buying that camera, is the first paragraph of a letter Sergio Larraín (Chilean photographer) sent to his nephew: "The most important thing is to have a camera that you like, the one you like best. It has to feel right, its body, and you have to be happy with what you are holding in your hands. The tool is crucial for anyone with a trade. And it should be simple, exactly what you need, no more and no less (a good body, the Pentax with a macro 1:1 lens; Panchito has one I think so go and have a look)." Just a little something I wanted to share, as you really give me that "doing what I do because I love to do it" vibe!!
Nice video - I love that you get that different systems have different applications. There is not "perfect" solution for all. I shoot Nikon F, Pentax M42, and Leica Barnacks in 35mm, along with a Kodak Retina rangefinder. In medium format I go with a full Hasselblad system, Rolleiflex TLR, and Zeiss Super Ikonta folding rangefinder. Each has a different strength, and I try to take out the right tool for what I'm hoping to achieve on each expedition. Love your videos... Andy
I got into film a while ago but didn’t shoot anything because I wanted to make it special instead of shooting random pictures, my first opportunity was my sisters 15th birthday (quinceañera) and I shot about 7 rolls and I loved the way it felt to shoot with my canon AE1 I have yet to develop them tho
I started out shooting film in the early 90s on my mom's Canon AE-1. That and the A-1 are fantastic cameras and are what I would recommend to anyone wanting to get into film photography - a Canon AE-1 with a 50mm lens. I now shoot a Rolleiflex, Canon F1 and a Leica MP. @mediumformula
i’ve been shooting with a Yashica T4 Super for over a year and a half now and it’s always been on me because of the size and the scans are insanely sharp.
thanks for this video. i rlly love the feel and look of things like polaroid photos but those tend to fade and are less versatile in terms of copying them to showcase on a digital platform if i felt like it. so ive been looking into something like a standard film camera just to have some photos that are not 100% digital. this video may now give a solid answer but it is still super helpful!
Man you inspire me always. Ive started shooting film after watching all your vids, you have also inspired me to buy my current canon a1. Keep up the good work man, keep inspiring us 👊🏽
I used a Mamiya 645, a great camera. My favourite camera was my Pentax 6x7. I use a Rollei B 35 now and an all black Nikkormat ft2. I bought them both from a friend. Love the one you're with.
Just bought my first ever medium format camera, its a fuji gw670iii. Originally I was looking at a RB67 on ebay but I found the fuji for only $250 on facebook market so I had to just pull the trigger. Your videos always inspire me to go out and shoot plus I am hyped to go test this thing out!
Love my canon A1, glad it's on your list. The Ricoh GR1 is also a great point and shoot if you're looking to add a pocket sized shooter to your collection
Started out with a Canon Ae-1 SLR and then the collection grew. I picked up the Canon T90, New F-1, F-1, A-1, AE-1 Program, Av-1, Ftb and a whole lot of great lenses like the 85mm f1.2L and the 24mm F1.4L. I can adapt Nikon F lenses to Canon FD mount so I have two systems in one.
I got the original iteration of the Mamiya M645 line of cameras. It's so nice and bright to focus with through the waist-level viewfinder. A true revelation as compared to my 35mm cameras.
MY setup: Pentax: Spotmatic (base SLR, I love that camera), Yashica MG-1 (rangefinder with fix lens, it was so cheap, yet soo good quality) and a FED 3 (Russain LECIA like rangefinder with m39 mount). I'm thinking about a Pentax 67, beacuse I just love Pentax glass
Really nice video. One month ago I found my mom’s Yashica Fx-3 super 2000 and I’ve started shooting some films, so I’m new to the film photography world. I hope you will do some more videos on 35mm format because I find your videos really helpful and relaxing! Even if you won’t do 35mm film videos, just keep it up!
Good review. Sometimes it's not easy giving general suggestion to buy which film camera, because different people have different preferences. For me, my main medium format gear are Rollei TLRs: - shoots 6x6 - silent - light and compact enough to put on daily bag - such a conversation starter, usually with older people, like "Hey when I was young, we used that camera a lot" I shoot whatever I find interesting while walking. Sometimes street, sometimes landscape, sometimes an old car in front of me, etc etc. Whatever not involving fast actions. TLR certainly fits my preference. Of course I still want another system, like Hasselblad (can change film backs/prism etc), and Mamiya 7 (the ultimate 6x7 rangefinder system?). They are pretty pricey, though.
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I bought an RZ67 because I saw your photos and then when I started getting scans back they were not as good as yours so I sent it back for a refund citing "camera is broken"
It's not the camera dawg it's the one behind it! It takes some time to know your camera and to be comfortable with your style. He's already in his zone! I learned that the hard way bro! Get that cam back and get back to work! I'm sure you will create some HEAT
@@ezekielduncan2261 you're here the first time, aren't you?
He jests. He the fellow that loaned Willem the Mamiya 7 in Knoxville.
The dream of all the sellers..
lol corey hahaha
I'm 70. At your age I had a Nikon 35mm, 500C Hasselblad, Hasselblad ELM 70mm backs and I was the first private photographer in North America to buy the brand new Sinar-P 4x5 when it first came. I was shooting fashion in Montréal. Now I have plastic digital cameras. Gone are the days when you can get pissed off at an art director and throw a Nikon across the studio into a brick wall and the 135 millimetre lens still works
LOL...how often did that happen?
Ok Boomer
@@tanvikejriwal1 only once, camera didn't make it. My ex-wife made me throw the electric Hasselblad into gyproc wall, but it survived.
@@cine-ish dead meme
@@282_daffarabbani3 just like most boomers.
Film cameras are interesting
First you start with one
Then you buy a second
Next thing you know you have 12 of them
I felt this one.
If only I had stopped at 12....
Me...... now I have to sell on ebay (calund45)
www.ebay.com/usr/calund45
it do be like that
Ed Hughes same
Willem is the reason I started shooting film
Warren Knipe Same here. I now shoot with an Argus C3 and Kodak Tri-X.
Yeah me too and I started last month and I got 2 cameras now all thanks to Willem
im trying to start shooting film. whats would you suggest I start with? Not sure which camera I should start out with
Me tooo~
@@뭋 This is pretty late but my first film camera was a Canon AE-1 (35mm) and I think it is a wonderful camera to start off with!
The way you show the photos
The slide show effect
SOOO GOOOD
oNlY tOOK a cOUpLE hOurS hahah thanks im glad someone noticed.
@@WillemVerb yes we did. that was part of the reason I subbed. That burn clip (and other retro aesthetics) will be in my Tuesday video this coming week ;)
Off topic, but I really like that sweater, oatmeal boi lookin kinda fresh
there is always a person with that kind of comments 😂😂
Yeah
@@Marmelaadka lol yes😂
The best advice would be: whatever you choose, make sure that it is in perfect working condition. Nothing more annoying than trying to fix 40years old stuff. Currently I enjoy my RB67 :)
Yeah I have one,too
RB is very affordable and alway in nice condition
my rb just broke :/
@leicanoct it is fully mechanical so if maintained properly nothing to worry about. Since 3 months zero issues
@@stuckinnostalgia3795 It's a pitty :(
leicanoct I have owned a Pro SD for about 15 years. Only thing needed was shutter CLA of one of the lenses. And that happened to be the 90mm that I use very rarely compared to other 2 lenses I have.
6:47 - I want a print of this!
I bought a canon ae-1 a week ago and I absolutely love this camera !
I got the canon A1, 3 weeks ago. Haven’t got the film back yet but the feeling and sounds when shooting it was amazing. Thumb up and all the best from Switzerland 🇨🇭
Toll, schwiizer zgseh wo de willem au fiired 🔥
Haha die schwiizer sind scho überall
Schwiizer gang isch vertrete 🇨🇭
LiiLRaabbiiT beste Grüße 😎😎🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭👍🏻
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youre the reason I started shooting film. been shooting for a little over a year now and have been around since 9,000 subs. learned so much from your vids.. thanks!!!!!
Holy shit your footage is so high quality. It's like you're in a movie.
got into film the end of last year because of you, your videos are laid out so simply for beginners to understand, thank you for introducing me to something i find joy in. keep up everything you’re doing 🦋
also: have bought two 35mm film camera and will only continue to purchase more!!!
There is of course only one answer - ALL OF THEM (and then buy some more)
Used to buy pretty much every camera I came across thrifting, but rn I'm pretty happy with what i have, but that will no doubt change again...
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there’s only one answer to this question and it’s the kodak funsaver disposable camera.
Joshua Ocampo Tru but what about that single use plastic in the ocean
insane how I like every new video you put out. just something about the vibe and your aura makes it so chill and special
I love the Mamiya 645. That picture of the man with the speed bike sold me.
When I was 16, now 64, I had a Contax. The time was roughly 1971 and I bought it used from my Dad's friend Fred who was German and worked with my father as a technician in a metallurgy lab. I suspect it was a late 40's to early 50's model and had been purchased in Germany right after the war and perhaps during the days of the Berlin crisis. It was a range finder and the lens was not removable. I looked on line to see if I could spot it but no luck yet. It took beautiful pictures. One distinctive feature I remember is that the outer ring of the lens that was turned for focusing was scalloped around the circumfrance which made it easier to rotate the lens into focus. I wish I still had it and have no idea where it went.
My most reliable film cameras have also been the cheapest. I've shot all over with a Holga, which is a super light, plastic medium format. Even the lens is plastic, but it shoots incredible images. My favorite 35mm is still my Olympus OM-1. If you are just starting out, get yourself a vintage 35mm from a reliable brand (Olympus, Nikon, Konica-Minolta, Leica) and just play with it and have fun!
go to a thrift shop
immediately paused what I was doing at work to give this a watch. Great video Willem - and thank you for including sample shots too! I picked up a K1000 a month or so ago to learn with and have been wondering what I should move to next. This video came at the perfect time
That means a lot! Thank you Sam :))
Pentax K1000s are stalwart classics, I use it (well a Spotmatic) when not using the F100. Get an M42 K mount adapter and collect some nice cheap lenses (lenses you can use with an adapter on modern S/DSLRs (usually not Nikon) and Mirrorless. Would make a nice affordable 35mm system for those with a bit of user knowledge. I still use my Spotmatic SP II (which is essentially an earlier M42 K1000) and a set of Takumars. Shame it isn't forwards compatible for the K Mount, I should just really get another K1000, but I'm attached to the elegant Spot. I see more visual videographers and filmmakers go for M42 lenses sometimes for their atypical bokeh, range and 'desired definition'. Battery and meter calibration is a short learning curve once you know what to buy on eBay, also given their age, beware of faults.
The delivery of your videos just keeps improving and I'm weirdly proud of that 😂
Did you coach him?
Don’t fear the photographer that’s shot with 1000 cameras.
Fear the photographer that’s shot 1000 rolls with the same camera.
(I think this was originally a karate quote lol)
Yup, the bit that's taken me by surprise is how much I'm shooting with a compact camera - something I'd initially dismissed in favor of SLR's. They are perfect for taking with you when going somewhere without the specific intention of shooting photos.
You're paraphrasing Bruce Lee.
Your camera presence just gets better man and the production quality. Will doing the most 😳
For 35mm, you can't beat the Olympus OM1. Completely manual and doesn't need a battery except for the lightmeter. It's the first compact SLR with beautiful lenses that are all equally compact. Most of them take a 49mm filter. It is a complete system camera with loads of accessories such as motordrives and lots more. And they are rugged and reliable.
My first film camera was indeed a Mamiya 645. Somehow I just loved how the camera felt. So I picked it up at a local camera exchange. This was before prices started to skyrocket. It had nothing wrong with it at all apart from the light seals being a bit crummy. No impact of the images though. So I can highly recommend the 645 for a MF beginner. Not sure if it’s the ideal route to start getting into film but your mileage will definitely vary.
Fast forward to today.
I now have my dad’s Canon AE1P. And an AE1, a Mamiya RB, several Nikons, a Yashica TLR and a crap ton of glass. These things tend to kind of escalate.
I have a old soviet ZENIT TTL slr with Helios-44mm which once was my father's and i love it. Until 2 months ago i wasnt really into film shooting but thanks to you i got hang of it
i see willem i click
Just got myself a Minolta X-700 as my first film camera... no idea what I am doing but I am so stocked to start with film photography!!! 😀
My first camera was a Ricoh Kr-5 super I found in my attic. can't kill it, great little camera, I have 2 of them now and they both work great. For a beginner getting into it not wanting to spend alot I highly recommend it. light meter is easy and accurate, k mount is cheap but sharp, and they are absolutely dirt cheap
I'm branching out to film photography. I think the Canon A1 is what I'm going to start with. It's affordable and I'm BRAND new to using film. And I'm a big Canon fan as I already own two of their digital cameras. This video was super helpful.
First camera was a Minolta X-700 and I love it. Something I heard once that is so true is that it’s not really about the body it’s more about the film, lens, and scans. Great video as always
Found a Kodak Brownie 2F in a charity shop the other day, so my collection expands ever more.
I'm looking for a good and not expensive one preferably. I think you helped me a lot, thank you so much!
I'm very gratified that you are still loving and enjoying the Bessa R. For anyone that wants a Leica-style rangefinder, but doesn't want to get into the actual Leica system and Leica prices, the Bessa-R is an excellent choice. The viewfinder is huge and bright, max. shutter speed is 1/2000 sec. (twice the top speed of even an M6), it fits nicely in the hand, and it takes Leica thread mount (LTM or L39) lenses. These lenses give you a wide selection of old Soviet-era rangefinder lenses like Industar and Jupiter, as well as Canon Zeiss, and Voigtlander lenses in various focal lengths, for much less money than the later Leica M mount system.
The only aspect of the Voigtlander Best R that doesn't quite measure up to Leica is the build quality. It feels a little plasticky, the buttons and knobs aren't perfectly smooth and dampened, and it might not survive a fall, but it is after all made in Japan by a quality company, Cosina.
I still shoot with the first camera that I bought when I started photography, back in 1998. The canon 50e. Thank you for your videos, Willem.
I’ve been shooting with a canon ae-1 and I love it, ive been learning a lot from your videos and others so I’m excited to see how this next roll comes out! The light meter app and shutter cable are game changers
Recently bought a Yashica FX-2 and im getting my scans tomorrow!!
Thank you Willem.
I picked one of these up as my first, but it had a stuck aperture and shutter issues. I now use a k1000 which I love dearly, though I really need to get the yashica fixed so I can shoot it!
Jacob W. I love yashica’s hope my scans are good! Cheers bro
i WATCHED YOUR FIRST VIDEO ON THE MAMIYA 645 SUPER LAST WEEK AND I CAN NOW SAY THAT ITS GOING TO BE MY FIRST FILM CAMERA.
That feeling of buying I know but until know I can control myself. I owned the Mamiya 645 pro TL but I sold ik because of focus problems. Now I am the happy owner of two Nikons F100. What a great camera that is. I'm doing a project with those cameras and making a Zine. Love it!
Since I found your channel last year, I have doubted that if one day I could buy a camera, I recently ordered a pentax 645 due to your inspiration Willem, greetings from Cancún, México my man.
when u have a new video - thats exactly what makes me happier
If there is one print of Willem's I'd want to buy, it's that Japanese barbershop shot on the 645. Gorgeous
Daniel Cui I second this, big time.
As my DSLR is a Canon, when picking an analog camera to play with, I picked up a Canon EOS300 for like 40 bucks. It is one of the last film cameras from Canon, which means the form factor and controls are very familiar from my DSLR and in the Av and Tv modes, I always get a perfect exposure. But the main advantage is that I can use my Canon EF glass without adapters and the autofocus works perfectly.
I bought a Pentax ESPIO 738/IQZoom 80E a week ago and the camera has a bulb mode, which is super important for night photography. As far as I know, Pentax has this mode for point n shoots. It's quite sharp, although the autofocus is a bit of hit and miss
Great camera! I bought a Pentax IQZoom 835 new in 1992 & shot with it for 10 years as my point & shoot. I regularly used the bulb mode with flash while clubbing in the 90’s. I have shots that nobody else was capturing & I owe it to that camera.
The Mamiya 645 was a great cheap option a few years ago. Then, prices started skyrocketing. For a really good conditioned one with finder and lens included, you gotta pay like €500+ here. Five years ago, it was more like €250. That being said, I managed to get one 2 weeks ago for €300 with lens and light meter finder from Japan, shipping and taxes included. And it's in waaaay better condition than expected. So it's still possible to make a good bargain with some degree of patience when looking internationally
where did you buy it through if you don't mind?
@@Xlezzgameplay I was monitoring eBay for some time until I had the idea to set the filter for the item location to worldwide. That resulted in many new offerings, specifically from Japan. Had to pay customs and like €30 shipping but it still came out pretty cheap and in perfect working condition :)
@@Nitidus Thank you!
I ran out of videos to watch on your channel so Wednesday is officially my new favorite day of the week. I absolutely love your work bro
beauty of pentax cameras is they use the same lense mount from film all the way up to digital .so i was able to buy a DSLR and have a full set of manual lense to go with it
The Yashica T4 is the best point and shoot camera I've used, hands down.
How much was yours
@@BAD_GRIM Luckily, I got it from a seller on eBay for $250.
Cody Watkins sweet deal
Cody Watkins what film you use ?
@@Syldarko Since December 2019, I've been consistently using Portra 400. But, I'm trying out Cinestill 800T and Kodak Color Plus 200.
im getting a canon ae-1 when i go on vacation to visit my grandparents.
I moved from an Olympus OM1 as my first camera to a Leica M6 (my grail!) only a few months into my film journey. After 2 years of shooting with such an expensive camera though felt like I had a point to prove - I could only ever click the shutter if it felt like it was a great photo worthy of it. It removed the 'fun' of film photography and made me feel like I had a point to prove, solely because of its reputation as a professional tool.
After 2 years it was tiring and I decided to sell it and go for the Olympus XA. The pros of a rangefinder without the pressure of professionalism. It's pocketable and unassuming, I don't feel like I have a point to prove. I can focus on just taking pictures and it's in my pocket right after.
Sometimes the 'grail' or the 'dream' is more of a lesson and part of the journey than the end destination.
I remember finding out you're the same age as me, wish I was as talented haha thanks for getting me into shooting film!
nice content
Loved this, man! Great info and loved the images. I’ve been eyeballing the Mamiya 6 recently. Starting to like 6x6 quite a bit, and that camera is just so tempting!
I grabbed a Canon A1 (and developed my own film too!) after watching your video on it and it is sooo worth the crazy low prices you can find it for!
Just bought a pentax 67 and using it the first time it broke after the 1st shot 😭 it's been repaired now and I cant wait to use it again!
I've been shooting films lately, my suggestion is just grab any cheap prime film camera that you can find on thrift/ebay and just put a ultramax and superia and you will be fine.
You really don't wanna buy ae1's or mju's you can really find good ones that are 1/5 the price of those. And I tell you, your instagram friends wouldn't know the difference.
I use the Nikon F100 for about a month now. Haven’t got the film back yet but it feels absolutely fantastic and it is also easy to use.
Got myself a canon eos 1N, and it's spot on with the auto focus. Around 150,- for the body and the rechargeable batteries last for months, before recharging it again. My recommendation for 35mm film.
the last camera looks so beautiful!
Loved this video!!
Bought my first film camera a month ago, a Konica Autoreflex T2 and absolutely love the feel of it and the negatives I've been getting!!
And something really nice that I read and convinced me of buying that camera, is the first paragraph of a letter Sergio Larraín (Chilean photographer) sent to his nephew:
"The most important thing is to have a camera that you like, the one you like best. It has to feel right, its body, and you have to be happy with what you are holding in your hands. The tool is crucial for anyone with a trade. And it should be simple, exactly what you need, no more and no less (a good body, the Pentax with a macro 1:1 lens; Panchito has one I think so go and have a look)."
Just a little something I wanted to share, as you really give me that "doing what I do because I love to do it" vibe!!
Nice video - I love that you get that different systems have different applications. There is not "perfect" solution for all. I shoot Nikon F, Pentax M42, and Leica Barnacks in 35mm, along with a Kodak Retina rangefinder. In medium format I go with a full Hasselblad system, Rolleiflex TLR, and Zeiss Super Ikonta folding rangefinder. Each has a different strength, and I try to take out the right tool for what I'm hoping to achieve on each expedition. Love your videos... Andy
I got into film a while ago but didn’t shoot anything because I wanted to make it special instead of shooting random pictures, my first opportunity was my sisters 15th birthday (quinceañera) and I shot about 7 rolls and I loved the way it felt to shoot with my canon AE1 I have yet to develop them tho
I started out shooting film in the early 90s on my mom's Canon AE-1. That and the A-1 are fantastic cameras and are what I would recommend to anyone wanting to get into film photography - a Canon AE-1 with a 50mm lens. I now shoot a Rolleiflex, Canon F1 and a Leica MP. @mediumformula
I just have a Pentax k1000. I know it’s the most basic film camera , but it’s fun to shoot with
Pentax cameras are remarkable.
Two of my favorites right now to shoot and to have fun with are SLR Olympus OM-1 and point-and-shoot Olympus Mju Zoom 70. Superb quality cameras.
I bought a Mamiya 645 Super after watching one of your videos and I can confirm.. It's an amazing camera and super easy to use.
Make more videos! You’re actually amazing. Love your work. Keep it up man!
Thanks so much! I'm wanting to get into film photography and this was perfect!
5:48 THAT FRAME
I shoot with my grandpa's old smena 8m and its pretty good, and i usually fiind it at antique stores with less than 10€.
The best combo that worked out for me is a Canon AE1-P and an mju II. I just need a medium format and I'm gonna be all set.
I've had my Minolta CLE for 15 years, love this range finder. It has 3 lenses m mount 28mm f2.8, 40mm f2 and 90mm f4 excellent camera
i’ve been shooting with a Yashica T4 Super for over a year and a half now and it’s always been on me because of the size and the scans are insanely sharp.
This just became my favorite channel
every time i watched willem's vids, somehow there's a raging urge inside me to pursue my dream, but things won't go that easy i suppose
thanks for this video. i rlly love the feel and look of things like polaroid photos but those tend to fade and are less versatile in terms of copying them to showcase on a digital platform if i felt like it. so ive been looking into something like a standard film camera just to have some photos that are not 100% digital. this video may now give a solid answer but it is still super helpful!
Next time you’re in Akron definitely check out Cuyahoga Valley National Park and rolling acres mall
Man you inspire me always. Ive started shooting film after watching all your vids, you have also inspired me to buy my current canon a1.
Keep up the good work man, keep inspiring us 👊🏽
I used a Mamiya 645, a great camera.
My favourite camera was my Pentax 6x7.
I use a Rollei B 35 now and an all black Nikkormat ft2.
I bought them both from a friend.
Love the one you're with.
My first film camera was a Minolta x-700 it was a great camera specially for starters who’s interested in film photography.
Just bought my first ever medium format camera, its a fuji gw670iii. Originally I was looking at a RB67 on ebay but I found the fuji for only $250 on facebook market so I had to just pull the trigger. Your videos always inspire me to go out and shoot plus I am hyped to go test this thing out!
Been wanting to get into film photography for a while and never did but after seeing this video I think I will :)
Nice content also very nice tone of voice and explanation. Pretty comfy to listen too
Love my canon A1, glad it's on your list. The Ricoh GR1 is also a great point and shoot if you're looking to add a pocket sized shooter to your collection
I have my heart set on a RB67. I like the fact that it doesn't need a battery. For now I shall keep making videos with my 4x5 and Yashica 12.
Would love to get into medium format!
Haha 6:57 i recognize coventry village from anywhere!
your videos make me wanna go out and shoot more, they're great
Was really thinking about the G1.. but your disgust for it, is making me reconsider :(
Started out with a Canon Ae-1 SLR and then the collection grew. I picked up the Canon T90, New F-1, F-1, A-1, AE-1 Program, Av-1, Ftb and a whole lot of great lenses like the 85mm f1.2L and the 24mm F1.4L. I can adapt Nikon F lenses to Canon FD mount so I have two systems in one.
I really love a film camera. I seem to be collecting them at the moment.
I got the original iteration of the Mamiya M645 line of cameras. It's so nice and bright to focus with through the waist-level viewfinder. A true revelation as compared to my 35mm cameras.
MY setup: Pentax: Spotmatic (base SLR, I love that camera), Yashica MG-1 (rangefinder with fix lens, it was so cheap, yet soo good quality) and a FED 3 (Russain LECIA like rangefinder with m39 mount). I'm thinking about a Pentax 67, beacuse I just love Pentax glass
If you can find it, then Zenit TTL is a awesome camera!My favorite!
What? the Contax photos look hella dope even if you think they were out of focus or whatever. Dope video, thanks for sharing!
I own the minolta big finder.Its small, well build and pleasure to use!
Really nice video. One month ago I found my mom’s Yashica Fx-3 super 2000 and I’ve started shooting some films, so I’m new to the film photography world. I hope you will do some more videos on 35mm format because I find your videos really helpful and relaxing! Even if you won’t do 35mm film videos, just keep it up!
Perfect timing! My 645 super just arrived today !
"you can pick this (Mamiya 654) up for a couple hundred bucks"
Me checking eBay in 2021:
"984 millions of euros???"
Good review. Sometimes it's not easy giving general suggestion to buy which film camera, because different people have different preferences.
For me, my main medium format gear are Rollei TLRs:
- shoots 6x6
- silent
- light and compact enough to put on daily bag
- such a conversation starter, usually with older people, like "Hey when I was young, we used that camera a lot"
I shoot whatever I find interesting while walking. Sometimes street, sometimes landscape, sometimes an old car in front of me, etc etc. Whatever not involving fast actions. TLR certainly fits my preference. Of course I still want another system, like Hasselblad (can change film backs/prism etc), and Mamiya 7 (the ultimate 6x7 rangefinder system?). They are pretty pricey, though.