@@mianabdulqadiroffical ✌🏽

@@sameershameer984 A great question! When we talk about “flaws” in cinematography, especially with film photography or video shot on film, we often refer to characteristics like film grain, light leaks, or lens imperfections. These are things that might not be “perfect” by digital standards, but many people actually love them because they give a unique texture or mood to the image. In the case of film grain, for example, it adds a kind of organic, vintage feel that’s hard to replicate digitally. So, while some might see these as flaws, others embrace them as part of the artistic appeal of shooting on film. Hope that clarifies it!

@@ahsanabbasphotography thanks brother

@@sameershameer984 you’re welcome ✌🏽

Thank you, Ervin! Have you seen the previous video on Trango Towers?

😂 thank you ✌🏽

That’s great, what expired rolls did you get?

@@ahsanabbasphotography well I had some Kodak Gold and some Kodak Black and White. They were probably from 20 years ago. I actually shot a roll of the color in my new to me OM10. Most of them turned out but only a few were good, but that could be user error because I don’t really know what I’m doing with these old cameras. :)

@@juligonzalez686 Shooting expired film can be so unpredictable, but that’s part of the fun, right? It’s awesome that most of your shots turned out. And honestly, old cameras can take a bit of getting used to, but that’s all part of the learning process. With some practice, you’ll get more comfortable with the OM10. I would love to see how your shots came out, especially on that old Kodak Gold! Feel free to share any tips you pick up along the way too.

@@ahsanabbasphotography Yes, that's the way I am looking at it. It is fun to see what you get. I will look into your social media or website and see how I can share my shots with you. Thanks for your interest!

@@juligonzalez686 You’re very welcome! I’m glad you’re having fun with it, and I’d love to see your shots. Feel free to share them whenever you’re read!

Cool, will you be shooting with this camera?

@@ahsanabbasphotography yes, I did and I am not done with the roll yet, but close. I hope I did it right. I need to watch your video again and take notes to refer to. I will let you know how the photos turn out. Thanks!

@@juligonzalez686 good luck!

Thank you!

@@mamunoz23 if it works well, then go for it! If it’s new for you then take a shot using the in built light meter and a separate light meter so you have confidence that the shot will come out as you wish it to!

@@ahsanabbasphotography got it ty

@@mamunoz23 you’re welcome!

Это отличная пленка!

@@ahsanabbasphotography сегодня еду покупать портру 400. какая она по цветам и резкости?

Thank you so much for your kind words, Darren! I really appreciate you noticing the exposures and compositions-it's always rewarding to hear when others connect with the work. The camera definitely plays a huge part in bringing it all together, and the Zeiss Ikon Nettar has been such a joy to shoot with! I'll be posting some more videos from this trek soon so keep a look out for some more images from this classic camera!

Thank you so much, Jon! It's incredible to hear about your journey with film, starting with a Kodak Box Brownie at just 6 years old-that must have been such a special birthday present! The ETRS is a fantastic camera for portraits, and those 75mm and 150mm lenses really shine in that area. I love hearing from seasoned photographers like you who continue to embrace the medium, and it's inspiring to see your passion still going strong after all these years. I'm glad you're enjoying the videos-film definitely has a unique charm that keeps drawing us back. Wishing you many more rolls of film and fantastic captures ahead!

Haha, I’m glad the video helped you escape the heat and dust for a bit! It must be quite the contrast from Saudi Arabia to the icy slopes of K2. Have you ever thought about swapping the desert for the mountains, even just for a visit?

@@ahsanabbasphotography ! I am an avid trekker and have done some wonderful treks in Pakistan. Haven’t done the K2 BC yet…

@@muhammadamjad3659 That’s amazing! Pakistan has some incredible trekking routes. K2 Base Camp is definitely one for the bucket list-challenging but incredibly rewarding. I’d love to hear about the treks you’ve done so far! Any favourites or memorable experiences?

Thank you, Davy! It's amazing to hear about your goal. Did you know that last year around 30,000 people trekked to Everest Base Camp, but only about 1,000 made it to K2? Imagine walking through the greatest cauldron of the tallest mountains in the world, with so much solitude and untouched beauty along the way! Have you started planning your trip yet, or is it something you're still dreaming about?

Duly noted, thank you!

Hey @darthcornelius6017 thanks for your thoughtful comment and for taking the time to break down how you would approach the shoot! I love it when people get into the technical side of things, and your suggestions about adding speedlites for the background and foreground are solid. Your idea of illuminating the fence at around -2 to -2.5EV and the flowers/garden at -1EV is a really smart way to balance depth with additional visual interest. Provia, being such a fine-grained slide film with lower dynamic range, definitely rewards careful control over lighting, so I can see how adding those subtle highlights in the background would help avoid any shadow areas turning into dead zones. By underexposing those background lights relative to the key light, you would retain that sense of depth while preventing the scene from feeling flat or overexposed. That said, one of the reasons I kept the lighting simple in this shoot was to really lean into the natural contrast and saturation that Provia excels at. I didn’t mind leaving some areas in shadow to let the key light do the heavy lifting, emphasising the model and drawing attention to her with that single light source. I wanted to make sure the viewer's focus remained on the subject, while still letting some shadow roll-off happen in the background. But I can see how your approach would give a bit more context and detail to the whole scene, especially with the flowers and fence being subtly illuminated, giving a nice balance between the subject and her surroundings. One of the tricky things with slide film, as you pointed out, is that you don't have the same shadow recovery potential as digital or negative film, so lighting choices become even more crucial. In hindsight, I could definitely experiment with more fill in the background to prevent any muddiness without over-lighting it. And of course, balancing the foreground flowers at -1EV like you suggested would add some more dimension and texture to the scene, while still keeping the key light's emphasis on the model. I might try that setup next time to see how it changes the feel of the final shots. Thank you for the thorough feedback-I'll definitely keep it in mind for future shoots!

@@seanpaulmccarthy duly noted! Thank you 🙏🏽

Thank you!

Good shout, thank you!

Thank you, Sam! Some more videos coming soon!

Thank you

Thank you!

Great piece of kit!

@@Loki_Highlock nice work! How did they come out?

@@ahsanabbasphotography honestly better than I’d expected. Quite a flexible film stock.

@@Loki_Highlock duly noted, will have to try it out myself soon!

Happy hunting!

Hey Fred, download a light meter app on your phone. Dial in the ISO on your 120 film roll in and it will tell you what aperture and shutter to dial on the camera! Hope this helps!

@@ahsanabbasphotography yes i already do that and i did realize how stupid my question was lol thanks anyway!

If you're shooting 400 ISO film, you don't need to reduce the shutter speed by a specific number of seconds just because of the ISO. Instead, set your shutter speed based on the lighting conditions and desired exposure. ISO 400 is suitable for general use and can handle a variety of lighting situations. If you need more specific advice, let me know the lighting conditions you're shooting in, and I can help you further!

I’m not sure what you mean? It is a medium format camera…

@@ahsanabbasphotographyat 6:25 you state that it comes with a 35mm kit lens. I think you meant to say 75mm. I believe that’s where the confusion stems from. I enjoyed your video 😊

Great choice Paul! What lens did it come with?

Thank you, very useful to know!

Great camera! Enjoy!

@@ahsanabbasphotography Thank you.... it might need a CLA but i'll find out shortly.

That’s right, an added luxury!

Thank you, good to know!

For this shoot all the images were taken on TMax 400. Unless you are doing a shoot for a client that absolutely has to have that look then go for the Ilford Delta 400.

@@ahsanabbasphotography thank you. Will you do more film photography workshops in London? Maybe a good chance to try out my new ETRSi!

@@jamesprivet will do soon! Get some practice in though!

What film did you have in there?

@@ahsanabbasphotography not sure I it’s unused it seems I forgot to shoot it if I had to guess it was kodak Professional Gold 200. I think that was the last film I bought

@@Hissatsu5 nice, enjoy!

You’re welcome James! That’s the perfect lens for me! I’m afraid I don’t have any experience with the other lenses :(

@@ahsanabbasphotography Thank you!

Thank you James for the kind words and insightful questions! Regarding the slight green cast you mentioned, it's usually a combination of factors. While Portra 400 tends to have warm tones, the green cast you noticed can sometimes be present, particularly in digital scans. This can result from adjustments made during the scanning process or even minor variations in the film itself. In my experience with Portra 400, I have found that the extent of the colour cast can vary depending on factors such as exposure and the specific camera and lens combination used. Overexposure can indeed help mitigate this effect to some extent, as it tends to yield richer, more accurate colours. As for comparing the colour rendition across different formats and cameras, I have noticed that while Portra 400 generally delivers consistent results, slight variations may occur depending on the specific characteristics of each camera and lens. I'm glad to hear that my review of the ETRSi 75mm lens was helpful to you in making your decision! If you have any further questions or need more information, feel free to ask. Thanks again for watching and for your thoughtful comment!

Thank you for your most helpful reply! I just got my first Zenzanon 75mm PE lens for my ETRSi from Tokyo today. The lens looks very sharp on the focus screen! This is my first medium format film camera and my decision was swayed by the flash sync speed up to 1/500s to allow fill flash for outdoor portraits in the day and also the changeable backs.

@@jamesprivet Fantastic! You’re going to love shooting with it!

@@ahsanabbasphotography Yes I think so! I am already dreaming of whether I should start with Ilford FP4, HP5+ or Delta 400! Probably will start with the 400 speed films, maybe one roll each of Ilford HP5+ and Delta 400 so I can use a fast shutter speed to ensure no camera shake as I prob don't want to be lugging around a tripod for my first test shoot :) Later I want to try to trigger external flash with manual exposure balance for fill portraits in daylight.

@@jamesprivet just get out there with whatever film you have! Delta for Portraits though!

It is a great pose! I think it was on Ilford Delta 100. HP5 has a much richer contrast and grain.

Thanks James!

@@ahsanabbasphotography thanks in part to you I bought my first ever medium format camera and it is Bronica ETRSi and 75mm PE lens. Thank you for being kind to share your knowledge on YT and in general! I love some of your portrait photography especially in B&W medium format.

@@jamesprivet that’s awesome! Hope you’re getting some awesome shots with it! Have you shot some portraits on BW film?

@@ahsanabbasphotography not yet as I need more parts like filmback. I am planning to shoot HP5 and get it developed in XTOL for finer grain and if I can with fill flash outdoors. Need to learn to balance ambient and fill flash without TTL!

You can use a free light meter App on your phone

It's not a fair comparison though, is it?

Put a plan together!