35mm film

A couple of weeks ago I got this overwhelming desire to find a 35mm film camera. I looked on craigslist and found a listing for someone selling one for $50. When I emailed her she told me that she hadn't gotten any response so she donated it to the local goodwill. Right after work that day I headed to Goodwill and somehow it was sitting in a big pile of other abandoned electronics in a glass case. I got it for $20 and took it home and began playing.

I haven't used a film camera since college so I was a little rusty and I definitely checked the back of the camera more than once to see an image that was not actually there. Its all about surprise when shooting with film and I was pretty sure that all of the pictures would come out completely white or completely back. To my very happy surprise most of them came out! And, I completely and totally adore them. They have such a great silky and warm quality to them. This is something I sometimes spend a lot of time trying to achieve in photo shop with my digital photos.

Do you shoot with film? What has your experience been like?

besitos,
rebecca

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Comments

[Katie and Ben]

we have many film cameras and whenever we go anywhere we always have a couple with us. we usually post about our cameras and photos that we developed on Mondays. It's called Lomography Monday :-) http://chestnutmocha.blogspot.com/search/label/lomography

[Victoria / Justice Pirate]

Now these shots are sincerely fascinating.

[siobhan]

Ha, I always check the back of my film camera! So funny. I don't shoot film much, but I love to. I am a little rusty so I don't get the best results, but am almost finished a few rolls so I'm looking forward to seeing them when they're developed.

Your photos are beautiful, such a great depth to the colours. Definitely shoot more film! x

[Michelle Clement]

Ooooh...I love these!! We're on the same wavelength, too: I got all obsessive with my Diana Mini on a trip to Europe this Spring and finally bought a used 35mm Canon last night - I'm patiently awaiting it's arrival. he he. :) I hope my first roll turns out as well...

[rae]

really beautiful images! and your poodles are KILLING ME! so precious.
i took a holga class at a local college in the spring and have been shooting all summer. it is really fun, and i can use the dark room at the school to develop my own pictures. i love it!

[Toni]

Ooh your pictures are adorable.
I've just found a whole box of expired film when moving. It gives you the loveliest vintage, unexpected colour effects. I love working with film, not only for its quality but also for the fact that you never know 100% what you're going to get. I am always as excited as a little kid when I go to pick up my prints.

x

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[Mandy]

Absolutely LOVE! I need to work on film some more, I've done pretty good. I have like 4 or 5 rolls I still need to get developed, I think I have some real winner in there!

xomando
www.mandatorycreations.blogspot.com

[Amanda]

I've been using my mom's old 35mm for a few years now, and I love it. I prefer using black and white film with it because the pictures always come out sharper. I rarely use my digital camera. The only downside is how expensive it is to get film developed, or to even find film anywhere! But it's worth it!

[Nakita]

This is so lovely! -Nakita

[Crissy]

These photos are beautiful! I love the pictures of the dogs. Great color and sharpness.

My next camera will definitely be film once I research a bit more. I may just hop right into Goodwill.

[Meanz]

I bought a film camera at a garage sale for $5, I knew it was great when I realized it was a Canon Rebel. I was so excited. I went out and bought some black and white + color film, and was amazed with the results! I love not knowing exactly how the image is going to look. It's a great feeling seeing all the photos you took after you develop them. These are beautiful photos and make me want to whip out my film camera again!