Canon Autoboy 3 | The Reality of a Point and Shoot Film Camera

[@andrewpetracca6619]

I’m very new to photography dude so to me these both have that film mojo that I find so hard to describe but love just as much as an amazingly edited digital photo. The G1 pics looked gorgeous and had a professional news or documentary type of look I think, but those Autoboy ones had the perfect nostalgic “enhanced personal memory” vibe I got from film cameras when I went on vacations as a kid. Personally I’m into audio gear and music performing so that is where my money and focus has gone for many years. In both worlds you can get obsessed with perfection (whatever that means) and not realize that as long as you’re using your talents authentically the exact tools don’t matter to the observer as much as you think. For me I enjoyed your composition and choice of shots in each camera and saw your skill and style in different ways using both cameras. Just wanted to share that! It’s clear you know what to do regardless of what’s in your hands.

[@mahartman]

Love this comment. Summed it up pretty well in that what you output is not always directly related to the means of input. Appreciate the kind words and want to encourage you to stick with photography and keep after trying new things.

[@collinausbury]

Yes bro. Loved seeing how some of these pics came out! Forgot about some of these trips and shoots, precious memories.

[@mahartman]

My favorite part of film honestly. Just being reminded of fun trips and mems. Thanks for capturing some critical clips for this video!

[@aperturecollect]

I have a Sure Shot Supreme that looks a lot like the Autoboy 3 you were shooting, I like the photos I get with it.

[@mahartman]

It’s probably just an expectation thing for me. I’m sure I could have gotten some better results if I ensured the camera was rolling film cleanly and was operating properly. Alas, I’ve moved on and found something that really works well. I’m glad your camera works for you!

[@HadjiCorpuz]

Not sure if you still have the camera, but regarding the tiny button to disable the flash, there's a notch on the rubber part of the strap that you would use to hold down the button instead of jamming your finger into it. It can also be used to push the film rewinder. I also have this camera, but the Sureshot Supreme version.

[@mahartman]

I do still have it - I will try that!

[@cylerwilliams385]

Love the dedication to stick with this video even after a year of lower motivation.

[@mahartman]

I appreciate that. I personally felt it was necessary to close the loop, and I’m glad it wasn’t an isolated feeling!

[@PhilipBlystone]

Amazing video as always! Thank you for posting

[@mahartman]

My pleasure! Thanks for your support ❤️

[@tassadar1977]

Your G1 shots look very sharp. Clinical - a bit like digital really. But I like the autoboy shots more. Often people want film to look digital. No grain. Super high 'resolution'. It's the wrong mindset to have.

[@mahartman]

I love grain, and the life the a film negative brings to images. I also love sharp images, not clinical images, to which I think there’s a difference. All in all, I like to spend more time working to have an influenced and inspired taste/preference, not necessarily about being in the right or wrong. Appreciate the comment!

[@lukefletcherfilms]

Ricoh GR10 is officially my favorite point and shoot thus far