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I shoot film because I feel like I can visualize what’s happening with the light inside of the camera body and on the film itself. Being able to understand what’s happening and relate the final photograph to it helps me with composition and contrast. Also, as somebody above said, each shot is meaningful and tangible; it’s not something you can undo.

That’s so true.

First colour film in over a decade by a major producer who isn’t Kodak! Nice. What are you thinking of shooting next?

Thanks for sharing! +1

Nice! Kinda wish my first camera would’ve been film. I grew up in the 90s and early 00s, so it could’ve been, but instead, I mostly shot digital.

Limitations can indeed be freeing creatively. I also found that having fewer shots to curate is a lot easier on my mind.

I still shoot digital, but shooting film especially after so many years on digital only feels like a get to closer to the photography. It kind of feels like I’m starting fresh again, and I get to do that again which makes me so happy. I get to experience being new to something I love so much. That’s powerful.

I just shot my first roll of film (Harmon Phoenix) — I really enjoyed it not only because I love the look but because I found myself thinking more about the shots as opposed to being a bit more willy nilly when I’m shooting digital. It allowed me to get shots that were really special and also be more present in the moment! I can’t wait to shoot my next roll!

I am new to shooting film and I love it, I actually have an Ektar H35N and I think it’s a fabulous camera — being half-frame reduced some if the anxiety I feel about getting the perfect shot, I snap away and feel delighted by many of the results. I’m not commenting for the competition, but sharing because I hope someone else gets a chance to enjoy film. If I win this accidently, I’ll give the camera away!

Film is fun! The process and experience of shooting with film is very different to that of digital, and it’s something I really enjoy.

I like shooting on film, because it makes the moment special. I then forget about the shot, and have a nice memory on film a few days/weeks later.

Thank you 😁 I think it’s gonna be a good one.

Very excited about the 800 film comparison. You go about photography in such a scientific way, and yet the artistry is definitely still there.

Oh yes! Gary is in a good place and he’s got the right experience. Looking forward to seeing this camera in people’s hands.

Hk does have a history of cameras with some yashica and Pentax being made there.

It does look very nice 🤔

I will gladly see all of my current analogue photo gear for the Rollei 35AF.

Rollei 35AF, the world’s newest premium point-and-shoot film camera, should be ready for sale by the “end of September.”

If you spent any time on the internet this week, you must’ve seen reviews, brags, and complaints about the new Pentax 17 half-frame film camera. The fanfare was so loud, it drowned other photography releases, like Fujifilm’s newest Wide camera.

The hype over Pentax 17 is admittedly deserved. It’s the first film camera made in decades by a major manufacturer. However, Ricoh/Pentax aren’t the only trailblazers this year. Last week, I reviewed the first colour film by a major film manufacturer (not Kodak/Fuji), Phoenix 200: analog.cafe/r/harman-phoen…. And today, we’ve got a date, a few more photos, and some finalized technical details of the first premium compact point-and-shoot camera: Rollei 35AF.

Rollei 35AF is built from the ground up by a well-known Hong Kong manufacturer, MiNT, who’s been selling instant film cameras for about a decade. Gary Ho, MiNT’s founder describes this project as one of the most challenging things he’s done. Whereas the images of the product and the images it’s taken are truly impressive.

Rollei35 has opened the presale waitlist here: rollei35af.com/

Kosmo Foto story here: kosmofoto.com/2024/06/mint…

#editorial🔥 #gas

Looks like Pentax will announce their new camera on YouTube at 1PM PST today! m.youtube.com/watch?v=_9sn…

Totally. Improving upon vintage cameras we had in the film heyday AND beating used gear price is a tall order. Still, a warranty and just being able to get one at a camera store (not eBay) may be a huge deal to some. I certainly had reservations about buying my first vintage camera!