Monday, November 9, 2015

Tips for switching to film?


I've been interested in photography for several years. I'm by no means a professional, but I know my way around a camera and I have a bit of experience. It's a hobby, but a fairly serious hobby. I have a few friends who are also photographers and some shoot film- they all started out on digital, in this modern day and age, but switched to film for various reasons. The most compelling one I have heard is that film forces you to really think about what you're shooting, because you have to pay for the film and pay for development and you can't just go and shoot several hundred shots in an afternoon. I have been thinking about joining (or at least trying out) the film world. I have a camera that was once my father's. I was just wondering if anybody had any tips for the technical aspects of switching. For example, I've heard about the sunny 16 rule (or something similar) where on a sunny day, at f/16, you can shoot ISO 100 film at 1/100s, or ISO 400 film at 1/400s, etc. I would mostly be using the film camera for landscapes and stick with my Nikon for sports.
If it helps, these are the cameras/lenses
Digital:
Nikon d7100
Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6
Nikkor 35mm f/1.8

Film:
Minolta SLR (not sure which model, as it's still shipping from across the country)
Minolta 55mm f/1.7
Minolta 28mm f/3.5
Saligor 300mm f/5.5

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Good lenses for Nikon D3200?


So I have the Nikon d3200 and I m wondering what lenses are the best. I m not that bothered about zoom to be honest but any other features are good. Also my price range is anything up to about £150 ish. Many thanks.

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What are good quality cameras?


Looking into buying a camera, like a camera this can zoom in and everything. So a legit real camera. Not a generic one so what's the best one? And best price, I know about Nikon & the cannon but I
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What lens would be good to replace my Nikon 18-55mm kit lens?


I am an amateur portrait photographer and am looking into replacing the 18-55mm kit lens. I have a 40mm f2.8 macro lens that I use for close up shots, but I am looking for a lens that can counterbalance what I use that lens for. I like the range of the 18-55 mm, but the lens is old and the focusing is a little off. What would be a good lens to replace this in quality and function? I am looking into the Nikon 18-105mm f3.5, the Nikon 18-140mm f3.5, or maybe the Sigma 17-70mm f2.8. I would love to find a lens that can still be used for close up shots but that I can also use for group shots or to get more of the scenery in the picture. Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated.

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Nikon 35mm 1.4 or 1.8 what is the difference?


i'm looking for lenses that are good for filmaking on a nikon d5300… Thanks

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