#film camera review

[bromodideuterio]

A Week With a Leica

Last week I purchased my first Leica camera, which is something I swore that I would never do. To me, Leica is the Rolex of the camera world. Yes, they’re great cameras, but they’re overpriced and overhyped for something that a much cheaper piece of kit can do equally well. Besides, the gear doesn’t make the photographer. However, I have always had a soft spot for the Barnack models.

Lo and behold, a Leica IIIf, fully serviced and equipped with a 5cm Summicron, stumbles its way into my life. I got a pretty good deal on it. I won’t say specifically how much I spent, but let’s just say it was more along the lines of Canon money.

After putting a few rolls through the camera, I have very few complaints about the shooting process. The only things that come to mind are that to load the film, it’s recommended you cut your film leader into a taper (carry some scissors), there is no in-body light meter, and the film advance/rewind is less than optimal when compared to its SLR contemporaries.

Aside from those minor issues, this camera is a dream to shoot with. The collapsible lens makes it extremely compact. The build quality is incredibly robust. Obviously the lens is razor sharp, it’s a Leica. Additionally, it doesn’t have the big red dot on the front, so it’s less likely to be stolen.

After shooting with this camera for a little while, I can already tell that it will be a permanent feature of my collection. I get it now. I understand the hype. I’m not prepared to pay the Leica tax for something like an M6, nor do I have any desire to. The M cameras are fantastic, don’t get me wrong. But the Barnack cameras are iconic, cementing Leica as the manufacturer with the reputation they have today. Sure, shooting a IIIf is slow. But film is expensive, and we can all benefit from slowing down a bit, can’t we?

[runawaydiarys]

Different day different bag, same problem. I want to carry more than I can, but I have to remember to limit myself to what I know I need and can comfortably carry on my shoulder for a few hours

[bykiel]

I’M NOT OKAY

[fabio-27125]

Some weeks ago I‘ve announced to post some reviews of my working cameras. So view this as the first of these:

This is my „Fujuca Zoom 8 Deluxe“

It‘s a fully electric double-eight film camera. So it films two lanes (into both directions) of 8mm frames onto a 16mm film. This used to be the standard way of amateur filming from it‘s invention by Eastman Kodak in the early 1930‘s until the introduction of Super8 cartridges in 1965.

This exemplary was exported out of japan in 1964, so it‘s a pretty late model with a lot of features, like zoom, fades, „electric eye“ automatic exposure (which doesn‘t work any more because there are no more 2,4V mercury batteries around anymore 😬).

I got it in it‘s original leather bag (which is soooo stylish 🤩🤩), it‘s original users manual and the export confirmation from 1964. And it basically still works which is just so cool.

[alazarrr]

“CLOCKERS” • 1995

- A Film By Spike Lee -

[depeshemode]

five and a half minutes of the most beautiful live instrument playing i’ve ever seen

Dirty Ones into the beginning of Eat the Spray

King Dunn tour, 09/01/2024

[bestreviewguy]

Godzilla: Minus One subverted my expectations in a welcoming and refreshing way. While the revolutionary CGI is what upon first glance, you will think is the main focal point of the film. This film actually takes a larger focus on the human stories. While most Godzilla films generally have them, they are always trying to set up the next one because people like money. However, the human tale in this one is a complete story, it has a introduction I don’t think anyone will expect, a mind blowing second act where your heart sinks to your stomach ANYTIME the beast we know as Godzilla is on the screen, and an ending that rivals even Oscar winning films. You come out of this film just feeling good. The characters are very likable. While some stand out more than others, there isn’t a single character with wasted screen time. Visually, Godzilla is the best he’s ever been, simply PUSHING THE LIMITS of any modern day CGI. This attributes to the fear that these people are seeing when viewing this beast. It is directed in a way where you can’t help but just hope it works out, and it’s awesome. There is no super intelligent main character and an unfair advantage the humans have. It is DEFINITELY not last years, Kong v. Godzilla. It takes some getting use to seeing Godzilla in a grounded format, don’t expect this to be visual spectacles and explosions for 2 hours. Speaking of two hours, the run time could have been implemented a bit better, but that being said, I can’t think of a specific scene where I didn’t enjoy watching, so could be just personal nit picking. In the end, I loved the characters, Godzilla is (no pun intended) a beast, and the ending is extremely feel good and satisfying. Check this out for something different than status-quo Hollywood Blockbuster films. This is Godzilla the way he was intended to be portrayed. I’m gonna give “Godzilla Minus-One” a 9 out of 10!

9/10

+Visually pleasing.

+One of a kind story with very interesting characters.

+A final battle that is summarizing and satisfying.

+Near perfect ending.

+Set design is amazing.

-Some pacing issues.

[street-corner-felines]

Zero Day Director commentary - With actor Andre Keuck

[analoguemagic]

This is my go to camera for 'shoot from the hip' street photography. The Minolta Maxxum (Dynbax) SPxi with the 35-80mm Power Zoom is light, fast and really versatile. There are few silly tweeks and buttons. It has everything you want and nothing you don't want!

This is a fuss free auto-focus camera, without flash but full PASM control and spot metering capable. It covers most eventualities and makes sure I always get the shot. You can generally pick up the camera for less than £20 and the lens for around £15. A roll of film these days is about £6, less in real terms than when I started shooting.

[azazel-dreams]

Monster High - Frights, Camera, Action

Rating: ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[dangerliesbeforeyou]

i love how the first 2 series of the league of gentlemen has a lot of ~flirtations~ but by series 3 they're like 'fuck it let's all just make out and fuck' and honestly despite all the flaws i respect them committing to that lol

[bromodideuterio]

Camera Review: The Nikon N8008s

Recently I acquired a free Nikon N8008s, an autofocus 35mm film camera from the late 80s. This was, arguably, when Nikon was at their peak. I picked up a cheap lens to go with it (I’m a Canon guy, and I don’t need to dump all my money into two systems). After some hands on experience with the early autofocus system and auto winding mechanisms, as well as a test roll, I’ve got some… opinions…

First off, the camera itself is UGLY. The prism, while from the back looks great, looks absolutely awful from the front. It looks like a giant black wedge of cheese. The Nikon design language didn’t really hit its stride in the autofocus era until the F5 and F6, which really set the stage for their DSLRs. The N8008s has one dial that controls shutter speed as well as ISO (after an extra button press) and this information is displayed on a top LCD. The aperture, unlike Canons of this era, is controlled through an old fashioned aperture ring. This, while not being what I’m used to, felt natural and more tactile, akin to the older 35mm cameras of the 60s and 70s.

First generation autofocus sucks. It always has, it always will. Canon locked down ultrasonic motors early and they nailed it. Nikon struggled with this, and even into the digital era, their autofocus lagged behind Canon. The cheap 28-85mm lens, variable aperture of f/3.5-4.5, is among the slowest focusing lenses ever produced. Or at least I am convinced of that. However, in application, once you are in position and your subject isn’t moving, the focusing begins to feel more natural and is much faster. If you are shooting moving objects, good luck. Manual focus may be your only option. I cannot speak on lens clarity, as my test roll just wrapped up tonight. Results will come soon.

Camera function was surprisingly responsive. The shutter/motor combo is very loud, similar in volume to the Canon EOS-1 that I love and treasure. It doesn’t sound as good, in my opinion, but it’s iconic in its own way. Shutter speed being right there at your thumb’s natural resting position is ideal, as you can keep your finger on the shutter button while adjusting. This cannot be said for the Canon autofocus film system, nor their digital.

The ergonomics of this camera, or any Nikon camera for that matter, will never compare to Canon cameras. Canon grips are iconic and comfortable for hours of use, no matter how heavy the setup is. The Nikon N8008s has a very square grip, and it’s thick on the sideways axis while being too shallow on the front to back axis. It feels like holding a dented soup can.

One thing that Canon can never have, though, is a camera that says “boobs” on the front. The Nikon N8008s has that going for it, at least. My inner 12 year old giggles every time I pick it up.

Overall, I give this camera a 6.5/10. I much prefer my Canon cameras, both manual and autofocus, to this Nikon option. But the N8008s is a perfectly usable option with a high shutter speed and decades of available lenses. To get the best out of this camera, you unfortunately have to use the worst of Nikon’s autofocus lenses.

[runawaydiarys]

Different day, different book, same cord bag!

I just got this new Green sketch book for my birthday, the paper is that perfect weight that prevents seep through but isn’t so stiff that it’s uncomfortable to use.

[bykiel]

Es una experiencia que se aviva con cada capítulo

[coffeebookslovegt]

Creía que Poirot era inmune a la fiebre del amor. Una vez estuve enfermo de eso. Me dejo con suficiente arrepentimiento para toda la vida.

[writeouswriter]

Saw a movie review that said the director was too self indulgent in filming his scenes, what does that even mean, or the writer was too self indulgent in their writing, like yeah, they're doing this for themselves, to do it how they want, it's really not for you, so of course it's going to be a little self indulgent? I mean, you can not like how a director or writer or artist or whatever did/does something, sure, I dislike plenty of movies and books and styles, and many things just aren't my personal taste, but saying it's too self indulgent? Huh? Wha? Like for some things I get it in a way if it messes with the coherency of a narrative, maybe, but in these other cases? Self indulgence is the point. They're sharing it with you, you get to experience it, but... it's not tailor made for everyone in the audience, it's made for them, the ones making it, and a lot of people don't accept that with any grace anymore. (And this is coming from someone who's one of the toughest critics on media ever lately, like I will hate things quite liberally, I will love things quite liberally, it's okay to not like things and notice flaws or have unaligned tastes or desires for a story, but some criticisms are just bizarre to me.)