I want to get into photography by getting a film camera and I have a couple questions.

[mustafaali61]

I was thinking about getting this: http://www.ishootfilm.org/posts/10-the-best-film-camera-kit-you-can-buy-for-under-200

Where is the best place to get my film developed?

How do I get the pictures on my computer?

Is there anything better for the price?

Where can I get a rechargeable battery?

Thank you.

[lani100]

I was thinking about getting this: http://www.ishootfilm.org/posts/10-the-best-film-camera-kit-you-can-buy-for-under-200

Where is the best place to get my film developed?

How do I get the pictures on my computer?

Is there anything better for the price?

Where can I get a rechargeable battery?

Thank you.

It's good to learn on but digital is so much easier.

You will need a good scanner to get pictures on your computer also film is expensive.

[DigitalHermit]

@mustafaali61

Film huh? I own a Canon Rebel G 35mm SLR with 18 to 55mm kit lens...

 

I get my film from Fujifilm... Kodak ceased film production afaik and Mitsubishi's films are a bit grainy for my tastes...

 

I also get the processing done there... they usually offer putting the pictures on disk for a relatively hefty amount...

 

If you really want to invest in film, I suggest getting one of these film scanners: http://www.amazon.com/s/184-0699850-9408318?ie=UTF8&field-keywords=film%20scanner&index=blended&link_code=qs&sourceid=Mozilla-search&tag=mozilla-20

 

or having the images printed on proper photo paper and then scanned with a highres scanner...

 

Another tip: Get a proper DSLR with a similar lens to do sample shots first...

[Ertman]

Why do you want to get into film photography?

Have you thought about taking a course in this?

Also if you are getting into film photography as a serious hobby, maybe you should learn to develop you own photographs.

To get it into your computer, you will need a good negative scanner.

[Geekazoid]

Sorry dude, I could've answered all of your question but I'm just too lazy to right now. LOL

[Uwillparish]

im no camera expert, far from it, but i dont trust sites like those

[foxhound590]

how far in to photography are you going to go?

in this day and age good film is getting harder to get 

have you learned how to print your own photos if so you can do some amazing things 

 

but if you wont to do image manipulation with Photoshop ect a digital camera mite be beter  

 

ps you might want a camera that can take modern lenses without mount adapters. doing this will a low you go get a newer film/digital SLR in the future and bild a large selection of lenses. the more choice you have the more artistic freedom you have 

 

@mustafaali61 @Blade of Grass

[SeanAngelo]

i was thinking of getting into film photography too, but i thought about spending money on the film and having the effort to develop them, i prefer digital because it is so much easier.

[rmac52]

Why would you want to shoot on film?

If you really want the film experience just get a really small sd card and don't look at the images in the field.

 

What benefits do you think you are going to get bu using film.

[bob345]

Why would you want to shoot on film?

If you really want the film experience just get a really small sd card and don't look at the images in the field.

 

What benefits do you think you are going to get bu using film.

Film retains more detail in images than most modern dslrs do. With film there is no resolution.

[The Sweetroll]

I'd recommend just going to some second hand shop or a garage sale and buy whatever you can find. Even film cameras can be surprisingly expensive on places like ebay and camera sites. Batteries can be a real pain with old film cameras and are often a pain to find today, you could get something completely mechanical.

[mustafaali61]

Thanks for the advice, i have a local camera shop that i'll check for cheap film cameras for, if not i'll just save up for a dslr.

[.spider.]

Film retains more detail in images than most modern dslrs do. With film there is no resolution.

That's wrong the film resolution depends on the size of the crystals in the film's emulsion.

[LAwLz]

The title makes it seem like you are just starting out with photography, is that correct?

If so, wouldn't it be a better idea to get a digital camera? It is so much easier. You see the result instantly, easy to share photos (you need to have your photos scanned to get them on your computer), you can change the ISO without changing the entire film roll, cheaper in the long run (no need to buy film and have it developed) and many many more benefits.

[beavo451]

35mm film is dead and there is no point in using it other than nostalgia.

[Silvercall]

Film really is not dead and if you frequent photography forums, there may actually be a resurgence of film as new companies are making film.  I shoot both film and digital and I can notice that there is a difference between film and digital photos/prints. Whether you like the look of one medium over the other depends on you (beauty is in the eye....blah blah blah).  I have no problem finding film.  I like to shoot Kodak Portra and Tri-X, Illford HP5...   Before I answer your questions... It may be easier (and cheaper) to learn the basics of photography on a digital camera rather than using a film camera.

 

To answer your questions:

Where is the best place to get my film developed?

This really depends on your location.  I develop my own B&W film but go to a local camera store that still develops film.  I'm lucky as I live in a larger city and there are still a lot of camera stores that sell film products and develop film.

How do I get the pictures on my computer?

You will need a scanner of some sort.  I use a Canon CanoScan 9000F.  I'm happy with it.  Epson also makes some affordable scanners (V600 or V700/750?).  Another alternative is to get the store to scan the photos but that can get expensive depending on the resolution you want. I've seen people use a DSLR to scan their negatives but I'm assuming you don't have one.

Is there anything better for the price?

Check out www.KEH.com for good used gear.  Their condition ratings are VERY conservative and I'm usually happy with their BARGAIN condition items.  The Canon a-1 is a good film camera, but Nikon, Pentax and Olympus can provide you with a film camera that you can learn on.

Where can I get a rechargeable battery?

I don't use rechargeable batteries in my cameras.

 

A few Film Shots

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[beavo451]

Film really is not dead and if you frequent photography forums, there may actually be a resurgence of film as new companies are making film.  

 

Nice shots. But, 35mm film really is dead and no, there is not going to be any more of a "resurgence" of 35mm film as there is a resurgence of vinyl records.

[Bsmith]

Nice shots. But, 35mm film really is dead and no, there is not going to be any more of a "resurgence" of 35mm film as there is a resurgence of vinyl records.

 

film is not completely dead, some profesional shots(commercial photo's) are sometimes(depending on the focus) still on film, but that is then probarlly client requested or for photo's that need to be finished without any software.

the real problem with film these days is that it isn't practical anymore.

altough if its more for the looks, i would go a little bit ghetto with the following route.

[Silvercall]

Nice shots. But, 35mm film really is dead and no, there is not going to be any more of a "resurgence" of 35mm film as there is a resurgence of vinyl records.

 

Fair enough   I see film surviving as a niche market at the very least and I hope to be able to keep shooting both film (35mm and medium format) and digital in the years to come.

[Silvercall]

SNIP

 

That's awesome!

[beavo451]

film is not completely dead, some profesional shots(commercial photo's) are sometimes(depending on the focus) still on film, but that is then probarlly client requested or for photo's that need to be finished without any software.

the real problem with film these days is that it isn't practical anymore.

altough if its more for the looks, i would go a little bit ghetto with the following route.

Can you show an example of a commercial photo shoot on 35mm film that happened in the past year?

[Bsmith]

Can you show an example of a commercial photo shoot on 35mm film that happened in the past year?

Pretty hard to find commercial photo's with all the information required for it, but i still got something.

http://blog.stoopidfreshclothing.com/35mm-film-photography-feature-by-red-bull-skateboarding/

7 march 2014 says the blog, shooting for redbull. Not the kind of brand i expected, but still awesome

[Silvercall]

35mm may not be as common in the "commercial world" but medium format is still used by a lot of wedding, fashion, portrait and landscape photographers. Here is a site dedicated to working photographers who still shoot film for their paid projects.... Many of those featured use medium format, but there are still 35mm users on the site.

http://www.35to220.com/film-photography-blog-feed/ 

[beavo451]

 

Pretty hard to find commercial photo's with all the information required for it, but i still got something.

http://blog.stoopidfreshclothing.com/35mm-film-photography-feature-by-red-bull-skateboarding/

7 march 2014 says the blog, shooting for redbull. Not the kind of brand i expected, but still awesome

 

Interesting. The look and feel fits the subject, although I'm not convinced that film was a make or break factor.

 

35mm may not be as common in the "commercial world" but medium format is still used by a lot of wedding, fashion, portrait and landscape photographers. Here is a site dedicated to working photographers who still shoot film for their paid projects.... Many of those featured use medium format, but there are still 35mm users on the site.

http://www.35to220.com/film-photography-blog-feed/ 

 

I am well aware of the merits of medium format and large format. Hence my repeated use of "35mm film". Medium Format and Large Format film is not something that a beginner "gets into" to "get into photography".

[Silvercall]

 

I am well aware of the merits of medium format and large format. Hence my repeated use of "35mm film". Medium Format and Large Format film is not something that a beginner "gets into" to "get into photography".

 

 

My post was just to provide the link which has professional 35mm content as you requested.  I agree that the OP would probably do himself a favor by learning on digital, but if he is set on film, it is possible and there are a lot of resources and a strong community of film users for him to seek advice from.