Comments on: Film Friday

By: Sis

Sis — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 17:59:38 +0000

I had a Minolta XG-9 years ago and didn’t even know what I was doing with exposure, but still loved it. You’ve sparked a desire for trying film again and I just bid on and won a Minolta XG-M with a 50mm 1.7 and will be getting it this week, eek! I have a question for you – what ASA film did you use for these images? Thanks!

By: MG Atwood

MG Atwood — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 23:15:52 +0000

film? digital? Doesn’t matter to me…I love the cost effectiveness of deleting ALL the bad photos I keep taking…eeks…when will I get this down? What I’m most taken with is HOW much Ivy has changed. I can’t get over it!!! Whatever medium you choose, please keep the photos coming…I love your littles!

By: Angie

Angie — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 16:37:00 +0000

Just catching up with your blog and LOVE this post. A 1980 AE1 was my very first camera! I would be over the moon to snag one for $40. ; )

By: Chrissie's Ribbons

Chrissie's Ribbons — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 19:35:07 +0000

Wow! The difference is quite striking… i have a lovely old Canon which I’ve been meaning to resurrect. I might just do that now- along with the manual!!

By: Kimberley

Kimberley — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 23:21:24 +0000

I haven’t shot film in so long, but these photos make me miss it something fierce. They’re absolutely dreamy.

By: Brian @ A Thought For Food

Brian @ A Thought For Food — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 22:57:20 +0000

I just love the look of the shots that were done on film! And while I’m sure it will take some time to adjust to shooting that way, the results are going to be miraculous.

By: Brenda

Brenda — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 22:55:42 +0000

Just precious!

By: molly

molly — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 05:01:29 +0000

that is AMAZING! the camera find. the side by sides. the endive, especially. holy smokes!

you’ve piqued my interest. looking forward to more!

By: Neil Butterfield

Neil Butterfield — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 14:23:21 +0000

lovely pics. thanks for sharing.

By: danielle

danielle — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 20:46:38 +0000

i am loving this so much! the film has so much more soul to it. it lives and breathes. that’s it, breaking out the old film camera now.

By: Adam Stevens

Adam Stevens — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 18:38:21 +0000

Wonderful to see you exploring film! I agree on some of the differences of film vs. digital. Similar to the discussions I had when I worked at Magnolia HiFi back in the 90’s. Tube amp or digital.. Analog record, or CD… There is a difference, for sure and I think it’s a mater of taste. I think that with film there is a slight void of information, but it’s what our mind fills in from memory, from a lifetime of experiences, and that’s what makes it richer. (little budget tip on film… Costco will develop a roll of film (specify not to print or scan it) for under $2.00. If you have a scanner at home you can save some money, but Gabe may already be on that…

By: The Flourishing Foodie

The Flourishing Foodie — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:40:06 +0000

I have been following your blog for the past couple of months. I absolutely love your pictures. They are gorgeous.

By: Lynn

Lynn — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:03:45 +0000

Our first purchase of our married life in 1982 was a Canon AE1. We used it forever until we finally made the jump to digital in 1996. It was ressurected just this last year as our teenage son took a high school photography class. Those are great cameras! Have fun!

By: Katrina

Katrina — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 14:20:18 +0000

The colour is great! Very cool.

By: yossy|apt2bbakingco

yossy|apt2bbakingco — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 14:01:31 +0000

I absolutely love shooting with my old pentax. It really makes me stop and think before just snap, snap, snapping away and even though it can be costly I try to shoot everything for my blog with film. For me, nothing beats the depth and color of a film photo and I hope you continue to post film shots on your blog.

By: Crystal Malek

Crystal Malek — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 13:57:01 +0000

Wow, impressive, and for $40?! Great find. I’ve tinkered with the idea of shooting film, but like you said, takes cash. I bet your shots are more thought out, though. Instead of shooting 300, most of which aren’t worth keeping, you carefully snap 24. Hm, and less time to process? Definitely a cool option.

By: snippets of thyme

snippets of thyme — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 13:55:48 +0000

Regardless of the outcome, I’ll bet you had a really good time playing with this “antique”. I have a fabulous Minolta with a wonderful zoom lens on it from years ago. I should probably get some of that old fashioned film and take some shots!! Thanks!

By: Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 13:45:39 +0000

Wow! It has been so long since I shot film, I am kind of in love with the idea. The color is spectacular. Thanks for sparking an interesting project!

By: Ann

Ann — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 08:13:08 +0000

Your photos look so amazing …