Film Corner

[nikonfan]

Would like a see a small section of film corner such as film camera, special film and processor shops etc ...

What do you think Admin ?

[Freaky]

Not sure how many people in SA still use film regularly. I bought a film SLR, after i bought my dslr, but seldom use it. If a section was started, not sure what kind of response would there be?

I would say that our main focus is digital photography as that is what we are mostly using but maybe if other people who use film could indicate if they would like a section on film and how often they shoot film, it could be considered.

[filmforever]

Photography forum like this shouldn't confine itself to digital format only. I am sure there are quite a number of members here still using their analog camera. I am one. I won't be surprised to see lots of members support this suggestion.

[Freaky]

it's not so much as to confine ouselves to digital format, but rather if there is a need. we'd rather not start a new section if it would be seldom used or visited. That is why i asked for those interested to show some respone.

I still use film, abeit much less. one main reason 8 dun shoot film currently is tht i got 1 unfinshed roll of velvia inthe cam that i have no idea how to finish. I also have a canonet range finder, an underwater film pns, and two film pns. But due to the digital era, analogue has really become stuff of enthusiast.

so we rather get a response from people before we start a new section. let us know :D

[djspinnet]

personally, i use a film camera too, have a film pns and film slr myself which i still use. but i don't really care whether this forum has a film section or not as i also frequent another forum where there's an active film community whom some of them film enthusiasts, i know personally so it's much easier that way -- to either go back to that forum, or contact the folks outside of the forum.

i've observed SA to be a almost fully digital forum, and have no problems with it either. :)

[leslie]

who has a scanner good one not crappy ones :P i have loads of films to be scanned :D

[beyond]

I would love it if shutterasia have a film corner.

[leslie]

Having an additional corner would be great however should remind ourselves also

1) Need to update it once in a while rather than syiok for a while then later it quiets down

2) Perhaps we could do a short poll on how many members here still shoot film to gauge the interest level.
The replies in this thread also would be a good indicator on how much interest would be there on film.

So if there are people still shooting film, please give your round of support here.

[djspinnet]

aye!

1) djspinnet

[noruazumi]

a few months back, a section called Car Lovers (http://www.shutterasia.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=49) was opened based on the request by our fellow members. and up till today, we have somewhere around 30 threads. this is not actually a good figure on paper. but it does bring some good information and sharing.

i myself have a lot of interests on film photography as i have no experience using it. i do think having a dedicated film section is a good thing. but it is important to keep it as active as possible. if there are enough people to make it happen, i would say, let's do it.

and sharing photo is also as important as sharing knowledge on film. educating is important so that younger photography generation will learn to appreciate this forgotten medium. there are a lot of things about film that need to be shared. if we limit it to only sharing photos, the photos can be placed at other sections along with the digital ones. sharing knowledge would make a lot of difference.

so like i've said earlier, if there are enough people to make it active, i would say, let's go analog!!! :D

[leslie]

a good way to start is to create exposure and education for those who have

1) Never touched a film camera in their lives....i am referring especially to current digital newbies who are new in photography. Digital fast tracks your learning curves, but film teaches you the slower steps and how it actually all began.
No PS - CS3, no fine tune etc...what u shoot is what u get


2) Current digital folks who switched from film to digital....yup digital era fast tracks your results and cuts down tremendously on expenses. Developing films now ain't cheap but who says having a hobby isn't cheap.
(Need to constantly remind these particular people here that hehe...dont forget digital can never replace film's quality :D)

one good way to start is for those who have a pretty decent film scanner tolong scan some of my prints and negatives can ar...so i can post it up here..:D

[Alan]

aye! aye!

1) djspinnet
2) Alan

[adyzul]

Film slr shows the true skill of the photographer.

Just my 2 cents worth.

[djspinnet]

one good way to start is for those who have a pretty decent film scanner tolong scan some of my prints and negatives can ar...so i can post it up here..:D

I was thinking la...

Cos usually I borrow my friend's Coolscan IV ED, which he and a few friends pool money together and take turns to own. Maybe can do the same thing also (but I got no spare cash to share even ler... at this moment)

Film slr shows the true skill of the photographer.

Just my 2 cents worth.

Yakah?

Film SLR also got 2 types one wor... the fully manual one and the noob proof ones :D The noob proof ones is like DSLR minus the LCD preview only but you can be pretty much assured your photos will turn out fine when you develop it :P

[nikonfan]

So where is that website link Jinny Wong ? I would love to see that active film corner since I'm new to the forum.

[alvinlau]

Me still use films, but it is getting more and more difficult to find good photo shop to do developing and printing nowaday...

[djspinnet]

Me still use films, but it is getting more and more difficult to find good photo shop to do developing and printing nowaday...

Self dev! :D

[adyzul]

I've used the old Yashica FX2000 (I think) manual camera before. A lot of trial and error and lots of filem used. Unlike digital nowadays.

Later on I got a EOS300 Rebel. (noob proof) . Hehehehe.

[silentshutter]

Film slr shows the true skill of the photographer.

Just my 2 cents worth.
doesn't necessarily need to be an SLR. :)

[nikonfan]

The reason I'm in with SLR mainly because film having more feel about color and deeper thought on the exposure etc ... That is why film still exist till now and occasionally we do find some film converts in the photography world.

[ShaolinTiger]

Yah don't have to be SLR, could be RF or TLR.

Two lenses > 1 IMHO :P

Or even Lomo.

Anyway seems like there's quite a following, convince me a little more and I'll open the section.

[Alan]

I have been spoilt by digital for the last 9 months or so and have neglected my film gear to point that my stocks of film in the fridge is expired/expiring. Took out 3 rolls last month and the feel of using film again was absolute bliss. However, there is still a lot of film in the fridge and I don't think I could finish it soon. Any one for cheap film???

[djspinnet]

I have been spoilt by digital for the last 9 months or so and have neglected my film gear to point that my stocks of film in the fridge is expired/expiring. Took out 3 rolls last month and the feel of using film again was absolute bliss. However, there is still a lot of film in the fridge and I don't think I could finish it soon. Any one for cheap film???

What do you have?

I'm looking for cheapo B&W films (been using the cheapo Lucky films so far) to practice self-development on. Don't want to risk screwing dev on expensive ones...

[nikonfan]

I would like to have some of them, extra color and BW.

Anybody have Fuji Natura Black f/1.9 ?


*please use multi-quote function or edit your previous post. thanks*

[leslie]

I still have a couple of rolls of ilford left and Kodak T Max :D.
But no time to shoot nor time to process and place also not conducive..i have my chemicals under my bed under utilised at the moment.

btw i just saw this

http://www.procamera.com.my/store/Black-White-Developing-and-Printing-Services.html

[Alan]

djspinnet, unfortunately all I have are colour films - Fuji Superia 200/400 & a whole block of NPH.

[djspinnet]

djspinnet, unfortunately all I have are colour films - Fuji Superia 200/400 & a whole block of NPH.

hey speaking of Superia 100/200 also... I have a couple extras to give away... any takers? Bought too much last time, end up seriously too busy to go shooting... and also mostly shooting B&W now.

[kiankheong]

Won't mind joining the film section, but I'm still looking for an affordable used rangefinder. The digital version is beyond my means.

Recommendations are welcome.

[alancheong7]

Alan, Jinny,

How much, expiry date and when, please?
Might be able to afford them in March.

muchas gracias.

[noruazumi]

now become buy/sell section for analog stuffs pulak. :D
so how? till today, only 2 responded. i know i will find jinny if not active (that if the analog section open). :D

[filmforever]

Hi, just added mine to the list.

1) djspinnet
2) Alan
3) filmforever

[djspinnet]

Alan, Jinny,

How much, expiry date and when, please?
Might be able to afford them in March.

muchas gracias.

sure, will check and let you know when i get home.

[leslie]

oklar i start the ball rolling let try me post up some pathetic film shots i have this weekend.

jinny u still got your hands on the Nikon coolscan ?

i know one person who has it, Caveman but the fella hilang for a while and very busy these days.:P

[nikonfan]

I just sent a roll of film to photo-zoom though I don't really like the counter's service but do I have the choice ? The charges for a roll convert to CD is about RM9.90, any comment ?

[leslie]

all 36 frames for RM10 , any mention of resolution etc ?

Free CD given to you or you have to supply to them ?

[ckchowov]

Shoot by analog(film), develop/presented in digital ?

[encikboyak]

1) djspinnet
2) Alan
3) filmforever
4) encikboyak - f70+50mm1.8


the only concern me - 3 local nearest shop doest consistency result in
developing neg make me carut all week long.

[filmforever]

1) djspinnet
2) Alan
3) filmforever
4) encikboyak - f70+50mm1.8


the only concern me - 3 local nearest shop doest consistency result in
developing neg make me carut all week long.

encikboyak,

You will never get similar colours and exposures consistency when printing negative at different shops you sent to. This depend on the operator skills and their experiences in adjusting.

[djspinnet]

Alan, Jinny,

How much, expiry date and when, please?
Might be able to afford them in March.

muchas gracias.

Got 2 spares of Superia 100 expiry 06/2007 (and don't think can finish cos I'm more keen on B&W and possibly slides at the moment than colour negs). Just belanja me TT can already :) and both my film cameras are already loaded :(

jinny u still got your hands on the Nikon coolscan ?
Nope, not with me... return to friend already.

the only concern me - 3 local nearest shop doest consistency result in
developing neg make me carut all week long.

always go back to the one you like best/most comfy with results/like the service and no one else. eventually they'll recognize you as a regular and will give you good rates/special treatment/listen to your special instructions etc. my fav shops is way out of the way but i still go there anyway (in penang). in KL, haven't found a good shop yet that i like.

[beyond]

1) djspinnet
2) Alan
3) filmforever
4) encikboyak - f70+50mm1.8
5) beyond

So far, I send all my films to Esix for developing and Contact prints. Seems ok lo. Sometime not ok. Must be my skills yucky lo.

[nikonfan]

anyone of you know the pro lab in KL ? I want x-process for some of my rolls.

[leslie]

dude at the moment i only know this, there are a few more outlets will get their addresses .

Jinny do you know the name of the shop Sean Eng goes to in SS2 to process his pics, the one above 7-11 if i am not mistaken.

http://www.appliedimaging.com.my/

[filmforever]

dude at the moment i only know this, there are a few more outlets will get their addresses .

Jinny do you know the name of the shop Sean Eng goes to in SS2 to process his pics, the one above 7-11 if i am not mistaken.

http://www.appliedimaging.com.my/


Hi,

The one at SS2 is Photo Media Sdn Bhd
No 44B, 2nd Floor, Jalan SS2/67, Petaling Jaya
47300 Selangor, Malaysia

* Tel: 03-7875 5227
* Fax: 03-7875 5407

Hope this helps.

[nikonfan]

many thanks to leslie and filmfoever.

On the other hand, do you all try BW process ? or is there any course in town ? I'm looking to learn on how to process the BW.

[leslie]

nikonfan you might wanna try this

http://www.jooli.com/dollsville/bw_developing.htm

this is written by Maxby, PH Chan founder of PhotoMalaysia.Jooli is his daughter.

[nikonfan]

nikonfan you might wanna try this

http://www.jooli.com/dollsville/bw_developing.htm

this is written by Maxby, PH Chan founder of PhotoMalaysia.Jooli is his daughter.

Great link. It is an awesome website.

[moshpit21]

1) djspinnet
2) Alan
3) filmforever
4) encikboyak - f70+50mm1.8
5) beyond
6) moshpit21 (RF lover)

ST, how many more do we need to convince u?? :D

btw, anyone know where to buy fuji reala in KL??
thx in advance..

-peace-

[ShaolinTiger]

Another 4 should do it :D

[nikonfan]

all 36 frames for RM10 , any mention of resolution etc ?

Free CD given to you or you have to supply to them ?

Free CD, the file size of each picture is about 2 mega byte (~ 6 mega pixel). Similar to Nikon D40 file resolution.

[moshpit21]

Another 4 should do it :D

really need 10 ppl to convince u? :P

a few months back, a section called Car Lovers (http://www.shutterasia.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=49) was opened based on the request by our fellow members. and up till today, we have somewhere around 30 threads. this is not actually a good figure on paper. but it does bring some good information and sharing.

i myself have a lot of interests on film photography as i have no experience using it. i do think having a dedicated film section is a good thing. but it is important to keep it as active as possible. if there are enough people to make it happen, i would say, let's do it.

and sharing photo is also as important as sharing knowledge on film. educating is important so that younger photography generation will learn to appreciate this forgotten medium. there are a lot of things about film that need to be shared. if we limit it to only sharing photos, the photos can be placed at other sections along with the digital ones. sharing knowledge would make a lot of difference.

so like i've said earlier, if there are enough people to make it active, i would say, let's go analog!!! :D

1) djspinnet
2) Alan
3) filmforever
4) encikboyak - f70+50mm1.8
5) beyond
6) moshpit21 (RF lover)
7)noruazumi



3 more? :D

-peace-

[nikonfan]

1) djspinnet
2) Alan
3) filmforever
4) encikboyak - f70+50mm1.8
5) beyond
6) moshpit21 (RF lover)
7)noruazumi
8) nikonfan (surely, I'm going for it)

2 more ..... faster ...... !

[moshpit21]

1) djspinnet
2) Alan
3) filmforever
4) encikboyak - f70+50mm1.8
5) beyond
6) moshpit21 (RF lover)
7)noruazumi
8) nikonfan (surely, I'm going for it)

2 more ..... faster ...... !

hahaha i believe it will be done by today :)

-peace-

[b4ys]

1) djspinnet
2) Alan
3) filmforever
4) encikboyak - f70+50mm1.8
5) beyond
6) moshpit21 (RF lover)
7)noruazumi
8) nikonfan (surely, I'm going for it)
9) b4ys (of course, I'm in :D)

1 more ..... faster ...... !

I agree.... add film section here. Im using film camera too.. Oldschool..:cool:

[beyond]

One more! ST..Put ur name in lar..

[noruazumi]

aik!!! how come my name in the list? :rolleyes:
help me find a good fm2n+50mm f/1.4 ais and i'm in! hehehe.

[filmforever]

1) djspinnet
2) Alan
3) filmforever
4) encikboyak - f70+50mm1.8
5) beyond
6) moshpit21 (RF lover)

ST, how many more do we need to convince u?? :D

btw, anyone know where to buy fuji reala in KL??
thx in advance..

-peace-


Hi moshpit21,

Fuji Reala is my favorite color negative film, good contrast and a saturated color film. The other is Fuji Pro400H, also negative. You can get it at Leos,Ampang Park, 1st Floor. Tel:03-21619950. Ask for Ms Leong of Jeff (boss).

[moshpit21]

Hi moshpit21,

Fuji Reala is my favorite color negative film, good contrast and a saturated color film. The other is Fuji Pro400H, also negative. You can get it at Leos,Ampang Park, 1st Floor. Tel:03-21619950. Ask for Ms Leong of Jeff (boss).

Hi filmforever,

its my favorite too but too bad i cant find it all this time i'm in KL..

thx for the info, really appreciate it, will give them a visit soon.

-peace-

[bokehGalore]

1) djspinnet
2) Alan
3) filmforever
4) encikboyak - f70+50mm1.8
5) beyond
6) moshpit21 (RF lover)
7)noruazumi
8) nikonfan (surely, I'm going for it)
9) b4ys (of course, I'm in :D)
10) bokehgalore (ff+over 10stops of dynamic range+full mechanical body..count me in too!!)

[moshpit21]

1) djspinnet
2) Alan
3) filmforever
4) encikboyak - f70+50mm1.8
5) beyond
6) moshpit21 (RF lover)
7)noruazumi
8) nikonfan (surely, I'm going for it)
9) b4ys (of course, I'm in :D)
10) bokehgalore (ff+over 10stops of dynamic range+full mechanical body..count me in too!!)

wohoooo... :cool:

-peace-

[noruazumi]

i didn't put my name. so u still need another one. :D

[Freaky]

k la... i throw my support for film section...

[djspinnet]

wah so many days never check this thread suddenly so many pages and 10 ppl!

[moshpit21]

i didn't put my name. so u still need another one. :D

u gonna make some people sad :D

-peace-

[filmforever]

Shoot by analog(film), develop/presented in digital ?

We have best of both world. Cheers.

[o_buy]

i always support the film photo(never edited)!!
but film camera must buy a
battery(2CR5 for EOS5)=RM25 for 100shoot
film=vivia50=RM25 for 36 shoot,RM70 for 100 shoot
process and slide=RM15 per roll,
=RM130 for 100 photo(21m.pixel)
use DSLR to test aperture and speed,then use SLR...the photo of film is damn sharp @excellent !

[leslie]

o Buy, that's what i do these days if i carry both film and digital to shoot, use digital to meter and test test then agak agak settings and pic looks ok, fire the film body :D

[filmforever]

i always support the film photo(never edited)!!
but film camera must buy a
battery(2CR5 for EOS5)=RM25 for 100shoot
film=vivia50=RM25 for 36 shoot,RM70 for 100 shoot
process and slide=RM15 per roll,
=RM130 for 100 photo(21m.pixel)
use DSLR to test aperture and speed,then use SLR...the photo of film is damn sharp @excellent !

0_Buy, carrying another set of camera would be a weight burden to me. As usual, I will meter the grass, road surface etc which is 18% grey to get accurate exposure. Again, I would prefer to use in camera metering because you will have better understand how your camera metering works. Even though same model of camera, their metered exposure will differ a little. Cheers

[bokehGalore]

filmforever, u r absolutely rite on that..:D..even different lens do meter differently from each other..fast lens do tend to overexposed and fool the in-camera metering sometimes..now all i need to do is to get my mind off that lovely mechanical moaning sound, with a sexy firm metal body plus a smooth & slippery winder....:tongue_roll:....damn that FM2n!!

[filmforever]

filmforever, u r absolutely rite on that..:D..even different lens do meter differently from each other..fast lens do tend to overexposed and fool the in-camera metering sometimes..now all i need to do is to get my mind off that lovely mechanical moaning sound, with a sexy firm metal body plus a smooth & slippery winder....:tongue_roll:....damn that FM2n!!

Hi bokehGalore,

Don't torture your mind. She is definitely hungry for some action. Now is the best time to go out and shoot with chinese new year festive around the corner. Plenty of action in the city of KL. Shopping complexes, temples etc are busy and well decorated with plenty of subject and action, the reasons to shoot with your analog camera.

Cheers, man.

[filmforever]

Just bought a roll of Sensia, never tested the true 17mm on slides. But then again, not sure whether can finish it in one go....One roll on negative in my fridge for more than a year already.

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k82/hyin21/new%20sep%2007/IMG_5368.jpg

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k82/hyin21/new%20sep%2007/IMG_5378.jpg


Hi hyin21, One roll only-mah, 36 frame. sap sap sui.

[Alan]

Dude, this looks like a Contax SLR, not a Minolta rangefinder!

[bokehGalore]

yup..

http://www.cdegroot.com/photo-contax-137md/

[hyin21]

Hi hyin21, One roll only-mah, 36 frame. sap sap sui.

Came back from shooting the roll of Sensia. Can't wait to see the result. 17mm perspective is rare to me, at least thru the viewfinder. Now let's see how it looks like on slides.

I think I will continue to shoot occassionally until I can afford a full frame DSLR.

[Berbudi]

1) djspinnet
2) Alan
3) filmforever
4) encikboyak - f70+50mm1.8
5) beyond
6) moshpit21 (RF lover)
7)noruazumi
8) nikonfan (surely, I'm going for it)
9) b4ys (of course, I'm in :D)
10) bokehgalore (ff+over 10stops of dynamic range+full mechanical body..count me in too!!)
11)Berbudi -f70d+70-300mm

[filmforever]

Came back from shooting the roll of Sensia. Can't wait to see the result. 17mm perspective is rare to me, at least thru the viewfinder. Now let's see how it looks like on slides.

I think I will continue to shoot occassionally until I can afford a full frame DSLR.

hyin21, MKIII or 5D, which one in your mind?

[hyin21]

hyin21, MKIII or 5D, which one in your mind?

Both beyond my budget at the moment.:sad_smile:

[ShaolinTiger]

Ok you fanatics, it's done!

Can someone start out with a sticky about useful resources for film shooters divided into categories.

Perhaps about gear, film stock and development.

And a list of resources in KL for buying and developing/processing pics (places that can x-process, develop B&W properly, enlarge MF negs etc).

http://www.shutterasia.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=60

[noruazumi]

so what really happened to the people who wanted to have Film Corner?
do films are no where to found?
or these people have gone to fully digital now?

[djspinnet]

so what really happened to the people who wanted to have Film Corner?
do films are no where to found?
or these people have gone to fully digital now?

been extremely busy :(

hardly have time to post, 3 rolls of film still undeveloped and just acquired a few rolls of Tmax, Deltas and Neopans which since the day of acquisition, has been sitting idly in my fridge waiting for my schedule to free up :(

As for film, for B&W films, tri-x, hp5, neopan, get from central market the shop in front of entrance. or go to pertama kompleks.

For consumer colour, like Fuji Superia or Kodak Centuria etc, anywhere also got laaa....

For pro colour like Velvia or Reala, a bit harder to find. I still dunno where to find in KL.

Shashinki also carries some pro films. But can't remember what's in there. Haven't visited the site in ages.

[moshpit21]

so what really happened to the people who wanted to have Film Corner?
do films are no where to found?
or these people have gone to fully digital now?

wait and see :P

-peace-

[noruazumi]

been extremely busy :(
same here, jinny. i still can't finish a roll that i have loaded about 3 weeks ago. this is bad!! i just find a good subject that worth the click.

wait and see :P
been waiting for so long and see nothing. :P

[matikatak]

same here, jinny. i still can't finish a roll that i have loaded about 3 weeks ago. this is bad!! i just find a good subject that worth the click.


been waiting for so long and see nothing. :P

this sunday, the seberang and the pulua guys will be shooting.
you know how to contact us :D

[djspinnet]

same here, jinny. i still can't finish a roll that i have loaded about 3 weeks ago. this is bad!! i just find a good subject that worth the click.


been waiting for so long and see nothing. :P

Create a subject then!

:D

Example. Turn off all the lights in your home, and shine a torchlight against something and shoot the shadow shapes that appear. Or if you got those fancy lamps at home, turn off all lights at night except that one, and shoot the shadow patterns. Or shoot a lamp stand. Or do "CLS"/strobist/chiaroscuro/<whatever fancy name you wanna insert> using one or multiple torchlights.

I have daaaaaammmnnn loads of photos shot at night using only a torchlight shined on household objects or fancy lights. They're damn fun :D

[noruazumi]

this sunday, the seberang and the pulua guys will be shooting.
you know how to contact us :D
hmmm.. i think i know this fella. :D

Create a subject then!

:D

Example. Turn off all the lights in your home, and shine a torchlight against something and shoot the shadow shapes that appear. Or if you got those fancy lamps at home, turn off all lights at night except that one, and shoot the shadow patterns. Or shoot a lamp stand. Or do "CLS"/strobist/chiaroscuro/<whatever fancy name you wanna insert> using one or multiple torchlights.

I have daaaaaammmnnn loads of photos shot at night using only a torchlight shined on household objects or fancy lights. They're damn fun :D
experimenting with films expensive woooooo... hehehe.

[djspinnet]

hmmm.. i think i know this fella. :D


experimenting with films expensive woooooo... hehehe.

So take a digicam/dslr, twiddle till you nail the exposure right, then take note of the settings, copy over to your FM2 and shoot lor!

You did say once you wanted to learn manual exposure right? :D :D :D

P/S that was how I learnt :P

PP/S make sure also your DSLR's ISO and film ISO match up :P

[beyond]

Jinny. U can find those films at KEaT Camera. Pudu.

[djspinnet]

Jinny. U can find those films at KEaT Camera. Pudu.

Err.... okay, thanks... though I didn't exactly ask the question where to get films as I already have my regular supplier/shop that I go to...

[moshpit21]

same here, jinny. i still can't finish a roll that i have loaded about 3 weeks ago. this is bad!! i just find a good subject that worth the click.


been waiting for so long and see nothing. :P

wait a lil bit more then :P

coz can get a good price if scan directly 20 rolls.. almost :D

-peace-

[djspinnet]

wait a lil bit more then :P

coz can get a good price if scan directly 20 rolls.. almost :D

-peace-

I scan for free :D

[leslie]

jinny can scan for me also :D i buy u makan :cool:

[Freaky]

scan leslie? He will surely be exposed... i mean over-exposed :D

anyhow.. i thinks discussion here should be stopped since we have a film section so will be closing this thread:)