First month on my Ektar H35 | Shot on Gold 200 & Ultramax 400

I'm still experimenting with analog photog, trying to see what I can do with this camera on different film stocks. The Canon AE-1 is very tempting but I'll stick to this for now.
DISCLAIMER: Photos have been edited to bring out the best in them!
Have a warm and lovely day! 🌻
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[@sunflowersyd]

Thank you everyone for your comments and camera recommendations! Will definitely do more research and look into these cameras here ☺ SLR Recommendations so far: Canon EOS Minolta Maxxum/Dynax/Alpha Pentax Spotmatic Nikon FG, FE, FM Canon FTb, EF Olympus Pen EE2 If you have a favourite SLR for a beginner, let me know!

[@triste9464]

This was very helpful. I have the same camera and still trying out different films to compare its results. Will definitely try ultramaxx 400!

[@sunflowersyd]

Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@introbikes451]

My Favourite Film stock is Kodak Ultramax 400

[@GreenlifeFin]

Wow, really nice photos and diptychs!

[@filmotsgraphie]

Some really cool shots! Currently finishing my first roll with the Ektar H35, and definitely found some inspiration here! I like having it on a daily basis, way more practical than my Minolta XG-1. It is a nice little camera to capture these little moments of life we encounter everyday.

[@yhherehehe]

Im actually deciding to buy this camera and thats why Im looking for reviews on KZbin, ur review is very honest and useful! Thankyou!

[@nat_lysa320]

Amazing pictures! I had the Ektar H35 as my first camera and it became my gateway drug to film photography. I've upgraded to a second hand Olympus Pen EE2, bonus from the ektar h35 is that it has light sensors that help preventing from taking underexposed shots and it feels nice being that its metal than a light plastic camera.

[@vidipsahoo4968]

How is the Olympus Pen EE2? Do u recommend it?

[@nat_lysa320]

@@vidipsahoo4968 Still do. Though now the light meter died, I can still use it manually by adjusting the aperture.. brought out a different shooting experience.

[@vidipsahoo4968]

@@nat_lysa320 How is it for beginner photographers, because apparently focusing can be a challenge?

[@nat_lysa320]

@@vidipsahoo4968 in terms of focusing, its zone focus with focal distance of 1.5 m - infinity . So it’s not best for close ups as the subject will be blurry. Takes time to learn how to eyeball the distance between your subject. I would say it is good for beginners to try out especially with the light meter function.

[@vidipsahoo4968]

@@nat_lysa320 thank you so much!

[@NakNak91]

Just got an Ektar with Ultramax 400 and was really worried all the daytime shots were going to be super over-exposed but all of the examples at the beginning are making me feel a bit more at ease. Great shots!

[@jesusmeraz8795]

How’d they come out?

[@deewtae3872]

Hi im afraid of the same thing too, were the outdoor pics overexposed?

[@martagurina3529]

Thank you for this video! I love your works, they have a very unique atmosphere. As a newbie in film photography, your video inspired me to go on with my Ektar.

[@sunflowersyd]

😳 thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoyed this video!

[@Marcus-cy1tp]

Really good pictures. Got a h35 myself and I used fujifilm superia 400 as my first roll of film. The camera really stuggles with low light thanks to the shutter speed and aperture. Alot of my shots ended up underexposed as a result. Cloudy weather and this camera doesn't go well together

[@sunflowersyd]

Thank you! Yeah I agree, I'm still experimenting with different film stocks. It seems like an 800 would do well in cloudy conditions but I'll have to shoot and find out!

[@w.ave_]

Hi @sunflowerseed! I'm curious as to how you convert analog photos into digital? I just started looking into this and I think your photos look amazing.

[@robbykidman]

took me back to the 90s. thanks for these shots

[@theeramet.a]

Beautiful camera 🎞🌳

[@elijaminwlc6079]

A used SLR isnt that much more expensive than an Ektar H35, and i was very happy to have made that switch when i did. the film photos i got fron it were very nice. it broke on me sadly, but at least i still have my ektar hehe.

[@sunflowersyd]

I've been looking at an AE-1 or Program but they cost about 300-450 AUD right now 🥲

[@datvu6]

​@@sunflowersyd there are lots of other mechanical SLR options that are much cheaper though. The Pentax Spotmatic and Nikon FG, FE, FM or Canon FTb, EF for examples. They all have flexible lens mounts and would produce far better results than ur current plastic half frame camera. Since film are getting expensive, investing in a good camera that can produce good results is better!

[@sunflowersyd]

@@datvu6 Oh wow these are really good recommendations! Thank you!

[@seed157]

@@datvu6 thats why people buy the ektar. It's half frame so u get double the pictures for half the cost. It also creates old school low quality pictures. The nostalgia factor is what people are aiming for. Nearly everyone who has a ektar has also a main camera for more professional work. The ektar is just a fun toy to collect memories

[@datvu6]

​@@seed157 that's fair. I also got a Canon Demi EE17 that I love to snap pictures with. Using zone focus and having a flexible aperture/shutter control is a lot of fun, and it's always rewarding when seeing those shots perfectly excuted in the final scans. Personally I don't like the feel of the Ektar that much since it's, well, plastic. As much as I like the fun and affordable half frame format, I'd rather invest in a mechanical metal chunk with advance lever :P

[@obabi1083]

it was a great shoot, i can't wait to shoot with my own camera on next holiday

[@sambrumley_productions]

If you're looking for something better than the Ektar H35 but without spending too much money, I'd look around for old second hand power zoom point-and-shoot film cameras or lesser known SLRs like some of the Canon EOS or Minolta Maxxum/Dynax/Alpha cameras

[@sunflowersyd]

Thanks! I'll keep an eye out 🙌🏼

[@Zakiryusha]

Thank you for sharing! Your photos look amazing, so lively and vibrant! I've just started using my Ektar H35 and unfortunately my shots were either under or overexposed 😅

[@sunflowersyd]

Thank you 😊 Ngl, Lightroom saved a lot of my shots especially the overexposed ones. Maybe it'll help you too!

[@Zakiryusha]

@@sunflowersyd I probably should try again and save what I have, thanks for the advise!

[@lykuh]

Ahhhh i love this!!

[@karenteja]

These are amazing photos!! I would've never guessed you're new to the film photography🩷

[@sunflowersyd]

Thank you so much! 🥹

[@carterbockenstedt813]

Been using the ektar H35 for a couple months now and i love it. Great for shooting with friends but I see the appeal of switching to something a bit more serious. Awesome video tho!

[@katrenan]

Beautiful work 😍😍😍 thank you for sharing and inspiring me to test this camera/film out

[@sunflowersyd]

Thank youu 💕

[@Bonsees]

Amazing pics 🤩

[@sunflowersyd]

omg hi, I just watched your video and I love your photos too!

[@Bonsees]

@@sunflowersyd aww thanks 🙈

[@hellodaio]

thank you for sharing this. i love your shots, ☺️. Im going on a trip and im still considering if i should get this camera. If i do, it will be my first film camera.

[@sunflowersyd]

Ooo that sounds exciting! I started with a disposable, then moved on to this half frame cam for more freedom to explore and shoot. You're gonna have so much fun. Thank you for your comment and I hope you have a lovely trip 🌻

[@CREATIVEreviews]

Love the shots. I have better 35mm cameras but I always come back to this one for the 72 shots

[@user-de1jw5kh2x]

Did you use flash indoor shot on ultramax 400?? It was so cool and perfectly!🎉

[@LittleMissIssues]

Hey there! I love how all of your shots came out!! I have been thinking about buying this camera for the fun aspect doing the dyptychs and just the sheer number of photos you can get on one roll!! I have the camera in my basket and will go ahead and add it to my camera collection! :) Hey also I love how at the end you had the photos all up on screen in a scrolling collage/album!! That is SUPER COOL and may I ask how you did it?!?! In the video editor program? Seems like it would be hard to do, but I am always trying to learn new video editing techniques! Thank you ! Watching your video again! ;)

[@Henry-do1cu]

I'm new to it all as well so wondered when you said it's better to overexpose how you'd do this with the H35 seeing as there appears to be no settings on it to adjust? Thanks

[@versdecoral]

using the flash, trust me I used the ultra max 400 and many of my phots came out underexposed because I didn't use the flash in interiors or with cloudy landscapes. In daylight it works fine without the flash

[@chaukumlong4436]

Beautiful and lovely photos like the owner😊

[@Shah-jo1pr]

How to print it . Will i get all pictures if i go store tell them to print

[@KiwiKafxD482]

Which film do you prefer? Where in from, ultramax 400 is cheaper than gold 200. But today i found a good deal on the latter. I just like 400 for the versatility but gold 200 looks so pretty in very sunny days. Does the 400 iso makes for extremely overexposed pics on sunny days?

[@christielham4177]

I'm a complete beginner to photography and bought this camera for fun. What do you mean by "overexposure is better than underexposure"? Is this something I can control while shooting or is it something to keep in mind when developing the film?

[@viojaps1043]

Loved your photos! Do you use flash when taking photos outside? Thanks for your reply

[@wolfpackheil]

Fabulous shots 🚀 I have the same cam and so much love it btw how can you upload your pictures on the net? Do you have a any advice about that process thank you 🙏🏻

[@pietrotroia]

Amazing photos. Mine look too yellowish. I have them developed and scanned at a lab; I wonder if they should do some color correction when scanning them

[@sunflowersyd]

Hi! Thanks for watching, I think the lab does their own correction but I graded them on my side as well to make the best out of them

[@dishanfernando8848]

Nice shots ❤

[@carldagangon6317]

how about for indoor and night shots? What film is best to use?

[@Moltensahir]

Awesome video! How did you scan these pictures?

[@sunflowersyd]

Thanks, I dropped my film at a lab for scans and they just email them to me when it's done! Very convenient

[@hannahschwarz424]

Hii, one question: at which number should I stop with taking pictures because of the halfpicture? At 36 or 72?

[@sunflowersyd]

Don't stop and keep shooting! When you run out of film, the dial would be stuck and tit'll stop you from advancing the roll. The number is just a gauge, sometimes I get to 72 and get one or two shots left 😌

[@evagiessing8251]

Did you use the flash when you're outdoors? I am dealing with so many overexposed pictures bc I always use the flash but I'm not sure if it's smart to turn off the flash bc it might get underexposed..

[@sunflowersyd]

Hmm… I prefer not to? I think if you’re under the sun, you’re good to shoot iso 200 and above without the flash on 👌🏼

[@lilpintura]

Did you process the film, or did you use the Film Scanner?

[@sunflowersyd]

I sent it to a lab! 🙌🏼 Would love to learn how to process/scan my own films in the future though

[@pavelandreev8015]

❤❤❤

[@aceshigh5338]

Great photos! I just ordered an Ektar H35 myself and am looking to get into film photography. I've been holding off on buying film because I can't decide between gold 200 or ultramax 400. After your experience using both, which film would you recommend?

[@sunflowersyd]

Thank you!! I think both of them are great, but ultramax is more versatile imo 🙌🏼

[@nopunintended5096]

Wow, nice shots! Have you warmed up the first images you shot with ultramax? Huge fan of those!

[@sunflowersyd]

I think I did?? My first shot was out at the balcony, facing the sun

[@nopunintended5096]

@@sunflowersyd sry for my spelling (it’s not my native language) - I meant if you warmed up these images in post (with lightroom or something like this) because i really like the warm colors of the ultramax shots, they seem way more “golden” to me than the gold 200 shots (:

[@sunflowersyd]

@@nopunintended5096 Oh! Sorry yeah I think I did! I've just added a disclaimer in the description that these photos have been edited. 👌

[@bethanyw1826]

Love this aesthetic! About to buy one. Do you use flash when shooting outside?

[@sunflowersyd]

I try not to! But in shaded areas, I would consider using flash, especially with a small iso 🙌🏼

[@ANDRE1mang]

I used flash with everything even outdoors.

[@salmakhaerunnisa3584]

When you take the photo outdoor are you using flash or not?

[@sunflowersyd]

Nope! I just pick a spot with sunlight and hope for the best ahahah

[@ANDRE1mang]

Loved your shots here! Thanks for sharing with us. Just wondering if you edited some of the pictures, do you just enhance the exposure ?

[@sunflowersyd]

Thank you! Depending on the photo, I might boost a little saturation, rotate/crop it a little, bring down the whites etc. Making the best of it!

[@ANDRE1mang]

@@sunflowersyd Thank you for the tip! I'm expecting my Kodak scans to come in soon. Love your shots here tho!

[@ANDRE1mang]

@@sunflowersyd Update ! my photo scans came back and they were good!! Better than my Fujifilms tbh!

[@sunflowersyd]

​@@ANDRE1mang Omg that's awesome!!

[@jeromeangelovelasquez7038]

How do you get the digital copies? thank you

[@mutatedcells8770]

Can you leave the film in the camera if unfinished. I would struggle to film everything

[@sunflowersyd]

Yes! I take days or even a couple of weeks sometimes

[@bhy9934]

Did u use the flash in all your photos even in daylight?

[@sunflowersyd]

No, I tried not to use the flash in these two rolls. Check out my longer videos for more examples with flash 🙌🏼

[@whatiwatch006]

where did you buy yours i’m planning to buy my first film camera

[@sunflowersyd]

I got mine on Amazon cause it was cheaper on there 😌

[@livgodwin3412]

Do you only use the flash when you are in the dark?

[@sunflowersyd]

So far yeah 🙌🏼

[@user-sb2hh3dt4p]

I have a question. How do you take 72 exposures cause i also got mine but i think i only got 36 cause it seems like i immediately finished the film role and everytime i role the (u know the thing that u roll everytime u press the shutter) so how am i gonna get 72 exposures?

[@sunflowersyd]

hello! whoa that’s weird, maybe you’re using a 24 exposure or shorter roll? If the box says 36 then you should get to advance / roll to 72 on your indicator. Lmk if you solved it! 🥲

[@user-sb2hh3dt4p]

@@sunflowersyd ohhhhh that's whyyy!!! Thank you so muchhh🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎

[@1marcelfilms]

Can you try 800?

[@selmarufati]

how can i import film to my phone or computer

[@sunflowersyd]

Develop the film at a photo lab and they will scan them for you!

[@ashleymendez6785]

How do you get 2 pictures in one?

[@ashleymendez6785]

I’m trying to figure this little camera out?

[@Thraxounet]

Colors are good but all the pics look foggy