Just as the pinhole camera experience was a test of our patience, the film camera is also, although to a lesser degree. We are so used to taking our digital cameras and snapping away, instantly seeing the results and erasing those that don't measure up, that it is a bit disconcerting to compose the photo, using manual adjustments, snap the picture and then...wait...not knowing if what you saw in the viewfinder is what you'll actually get in the end. But it's a good thing. It's nice to be forced to slow down, think about what you are doing and experience one of the great virtues; patience.
I just took 36 frames of my very small, narrow galley kitchen. I found it to be a great experience, looking for different ways to photograph cabinet handles, cookie jars and refrigerator magnets. I was a bit disappointed when I hit the last frame! I wanted to keep going! I did have to use some extended shutter speeds for a few...I hope I steadied myself and the camera enough....but, I'll have to be patient and wait until I have the chance to run to school and develop the roll.
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I did not spell-check the title and saw that I spelled 'goodbye' wrong. Then I looked it up and this spelling is acceptable. Just doesn't look correct to me, though. Oh, well, it's early.
This will hone your skills of looking and composing more than digital. Because digital is so quick and we can delete our mistakes, we never really learn from them. It's just as important to make bad pictures as it is to make "good" ones.
I totally agree! I really think this is what I need. Film makes you stop and pay attention to the composition, the lighting, the 'what am I trying to say with this photo' concept, what do I see that I want the people who look at this photo to see. I'm excited about it and although I will still take my digital everywhere I go, I'll be making room in the bag for my film camera also.
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