And there was much rejoycing!

I just got my first roll from the FM2n back. And the camera works. After having all my gear besides the FM2 and a point a shoot stolen a week ago (see below), it's a good feeling to have something to show:)

When one closes, another opens:



Rainy Victoria Day morning on 4th Ave



Afternoon cruise



The Wrong Way Girl



Rob and Cathy from Ontario, in town for "Eat!"





Watermark on Film



Please feel free to enjoy the larger versions in the slideshow.

Thanks for looking.

Bjorn

Got my first roll of film back!

Obviously, some issues with the lens, but it will do as a 'bad weather' lens.

Some initial indoor test shots featuring Bob:



Looks a bit over exposed, but the metering seems to work ok on the FG



This manual focus thing is hard! Lets call it an 'artsy' shot ;)



And the best shot from the roll... Jenn!



Now, I've been friends with Jenn for a long time she often comes along on some photowalks and ends up in a number of pictures as a result, but quite frankly I think that's the best photo I've ever taken of her.

Slideshow here

Some general thoughts on shooting film:

• It takes longer. No sh*t sherlock! But seriously, people give you more time. You take more time (especially with a manual SLR). It takes more time to get it back.
• The anticipation is very old school. In an age of instant results, actions, feedback, sometimes the waiting is ok.
• I like it. Sure, there is a novelty factor, but I feel that I'm already learning more about shooting. Having a 50mm fixed lens probably helps. Don't get me wrong, I'm not giving up my digital gear. But I think I'll keep dabbling in this film thing some more. I've got 6 rolls of colour and then it's onto some black and white I think.

A new (to me) 50 mm 1.8 lens is on the way. Hopefully with less crap inside it. So more film results to come soon!

Thanks for looking.

Bjorn

Old school

I decided to try and go with a manual film! camera. Apparently people used to use these weird devices all the time (who knew?!)