How to Shoot 35mm Film (Story 1)

Film Camera: Canon A1 with a 50mm f/1.4 Canon lens -- FujiColor Superia 200
Video Camera: Canon 5D3 with a 35mm Summicron F2 (1970) Leica lens
This is our first STORY in our new Snippet/Story style and we are so very excited to share it with you.
This week we tried to weave the beautiful experience of film photography with a bit of a how-to-video with the hopes of inspiring you to get out and capture your environment.
The entire experience of shooting film from choosing your film stock, to manually loading the film, to the sexy sound of winding the film after each photo, well it all just begs you to slow down, to focus on the moment at hand, and take it all in and then... the most important part... to stay present. No checking how the photo turned out, no re-taking the selfie, not even the need to see how many likes it got. Nope, a film camera gives you the luxury of hoping that you captured the moment and letting that be enough.
And while I can go on and on about the lessons that film has already taught me - and this was just my first roll ! - the main thing that making this story taught me is how lucky I am to have a partner as patient and thoughtful as Lou! His work ethic is unlike anyone I have ever met and the passion he pours into creating these beautiful moments each week never ceases to amaze me.
I'm grateful for this week's video for reminding me of time spent: hanging at second hand camera stores, capturing special moments with dear friends, and enjoying perfect moments of summer when you feel surrounded by love.
FRIENDS IN THE VIDEO:
Jess: @wholygoodness
Luisa: @luyanoms
Alix: @ouijetaimeaussi
Maansi: @themaans
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Music Credits:
"Sweet Love" by Olmos
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"Parsimonious Love" by Muciojad
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[@digitalwest3449]

aperture = the amount of light that enters the camera shutter speed = how long that light is let in for.

[@WildWeRoam]

thank you for the help!!

[@michaelterry1000]

I believe that most digital cameras have manual modes that you can adjust these settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc) to experiment with before you start shooting expensive film.

[@MrPhotographerDude]

If you really want to learn, buy a hand held meter and shoot fully manual. I feel you really learn the relationship between ISO, Shutter speed and Aperture.

[@MrPhotographerDude]

No need if you have an incident meter. Just trust your meter.

[@Moonlight-mz7mu]

Digital West lol when you realized you fucked up your photos because you chose a high shutter speed in a lowlight place :'(

[@MrMfloor]

There's just something about film

[@WildWeRoam]

couldn't agree more :) thanks for watching!!!

[@catey62]

I agree 100%

[@ksb2112]

Indeed. For me part of the allure is that you only have 36 shots on a roll. That forces you to be frugal and much more thoughtful. With film I think you tend to make pictures rather than take pictures.

[@TheRobertSt]

MrMfloor Yes there is: the photos will last for 'ever'. Take a digital Photo and it will be gone within 10-15 years. Take a photo with an analogue and it may last over a 1000 years. Do you have all of your digital photos taken 25 years ago? Don't think so.

[@jonathanwalters5739]

TheRobertSt The archival quality is more along the lines of 100 years under proper storage conditions, not 1000 years. Also, that is for silver based medium, and in the colour development process, all the silver is replaced with dye, so again, the archival quality of colour film doesn't quite hit even the more reasonable 100 year mark.

[@Cjhunos]

suddenly I need to go and buy myself a film camera

[@WildWeRoam]

yes yes yes!! do it! they are so much fun :):)

[@Jishnuk011235]

this is what i thought too

[@neilspector9221]

Do it! You can get a really nice SLR dirt cheap these days.

[@therandomytchannel4318]

My dad has an unused Canon AE1 that had been sitting around for years. I just threw a new battery in it and it was good to go!! I did have to watch some videos on how to use the thing because I do have digital and everything, but as far as the Canon goes, I just leave the f stop in A mode and let the camera decide on the scene. But it is great fun shooting film!! :D

[@riojiang9377]

Me too.

[@jonathansilu4574]

I got into film photography for a career because of this video, now I can't imagine doing anything else, so thank you both for making this video.

[@DontLeaveMeLucile]

is film photography a career these days? can you tell me a little bit about what you do?

[@Fjalll]

@@DontLeaveMeLucile A wild guess would be photography.

[@DontLeaveMeLucile]

@@Fjalll was hoping for a more detailed answer than that, man. like, "I am the film cameraman in a 4 man wedding photo outfit" or "I travel throughout Kansas taking film shots of the wildlife"

[@marianolopez101]

@@DontLeaveMeLucile i feel like Jonathan Silu was joking when he wrote this. lol

[@DontLeaveMeLucile]

@@marianolopez101 haha it's possible but I mean, being a photographer that specializes in film/instant film isn't that wild of an idea. I know for a fact that many photographers freelance solely using film. a lot of people want their special event captured both digitally, and on the film they look at all of their older relative's special events on. so like, hiring a polaroid instant film photographer for your wedding isn't completely unheard of.

[@pancoblo]

this video is so easy to watch, is peaceful and heart-warming. I'm in love with photography and I'm starting to shoot film too, so I'm understand the felling that she felt. Great job guys!

[@WildWeRoam]

Glad you liked this one Fabio : ) We've got many more for yaa! ---Lou

[@fomh]

I got a little teary-eyed when she saw her pictures for the first time. I remember that feeling. I started shooting on film about 5 years ago on that exact same camera you guys are using. I've been obsessed ever since. Great camera. Really really enjoyed this video.

[@WildWeRoam]

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch our video and respond this beautifully. It feels so special to Lou and I to get such positive feedback on a video that was truly a labor of love to make. I can't believe that my photography journey is just starting and it feels so special to have a used camera to make the journey with. Just to think about what photos this camera has taken - the life it's already had - makes me want to get out and capture natural beauty the best I can. Hope you're having a lovely weekend and thanks again for the support. Also!!!! I just took a look at your channel and you are curating such incredible music. Would it ever be possible for Lou and I to use some of the music from it in our videos? If it's easier I could send you an email to discuss all the details :) Talk soon and thanks again!

[@fomh]

I could not have said it better myself. I feel exactly the same. Beautiful words. Yes, of course, the majority of the music on my channel is copyright free so you and Lou can definitely use them. I'm really glad you like the music! If you ever have any specific questions or anything feel free to send me an email :)

[@julianwidener4803]

What camera is that exactly? I know its some kind of Canon.

[@fomh]

It is a Canon A1

[@jeancadet2384]

Film is on the rise again yall!! I own the Canon FTB..

[@ajiemccartney6756]

Local camera shop is the difficult part

[@WildWeRoam]

yeah we don't live near one of those anymore so its a little tricky these days! ---Lou

[@andrewtongue7084]

This is Germany, tho', Ajie - they tend to have such shops in & around Europe, still - thankfully :)

[@vanessadossantos8585]

This is by far my favourite "how to" video. Super engaging. Thanks guys!

[@WildWeRoam]

Aw that makes my day! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and to engage with a comment :) So nice to hear that you enjoyed this style of video.

[@tow_cyclist]

She did a great job with the baby photos..

[@WildWeRoam]

Thanks! That video feels like a completely different lifetime, can't believe we captured one of Berlin's few sunny summer days! ---Lou

[@hopemax17]

There’s something so romantic about film. I’m absolutely going to pick up a film camera and practice before my next trip abroad

[@raulerrman.5401]

If you are going to travel on plane be careful because the security scanners tend to fog the film and erase all the photos 😣

[@hopemax17]

ERRMAN I’m trying to figure out how to avoid that! Have you ever had TSA hand check your film?

[@raulerrman.5401]

@@hopemax17 I never carry Film with me when boarding a flight because I am nervous about all the scanners and dont have faith in them. I prefer digital cameras, but had a very bad experience last year with the battery of my digital camera when I landed in the middle east. The security is very strict there and they almost took away my camera battery which cost £200.

[@jonathanpatrick9459]

I read if you put in a plastic bag and asking Them to “Hand Check” the item will do the trick

[@raulerrman.5401]

@@jonathanpatrick9459 yes hand check works. But some airports(strict security) might try to open the catridge.😨😨

[@jamescooper2110]

It's like a lil present even though it's not your birthday or anything

[@brooklynpeters8627]

My dad bought me a Pentax K1000 for my 18th birthday a few days ago and I already turned in a roll of film to be developed I AM SO EXCITED TO SEE THE RESULTS!!!!!

[@Mikeliberty]

+Brooklyn Peters fantastic camera

[@AdamEronenPiper]

How annoying is it when you take a photo of your friends and all they want to do it check their make-up or their hair on the back of your camera screen. These guys are having so much fun it almost doesn't matter if the camera took any photos at all. Films is so much more fun!

[@WildWeRoam]

Right!?! I swear taking this camera instead of my iphone when going out for the day immediately makes my day better! I find i can focus better, be in the moment with my friends, and just take it all in. Can't wait to make more videos like this one and hopefully inspire others to try it out too :) Thanks so much for watching and hope you had a wonderful weekend 💚 💚

[@69_MK]

film is very fun

[@ministryofgirl]

110% agree. Or when they tell you to delete or retake the photo since they ‘didn’t like it’. With film, it’s a different story :)

[@ajxcamera6446]

i bought a camera without realizing it was a film camera.....

[@mmochipunkk]

AjxCamera now you get to learn how to shoot in film! :-)

[@WildWeRoam]

hahah what a beautiful surprise!!

[@spacerconrad]

Congrats! You may find it was one of the best mistakes ever!

[@neilspector9221]

Consider yourself fortunate

[@tristanrostas998]

How tho

[@cameraman655]

Nothing makes you feel old (especially as a photographer) when a 20 something millennial girl holding a camera that you had, brand new in college use the phrase "old film cameras".......wow! Take the slide film challenge...

[@WildWeRoam]

woah a slide flim challenge sounds incredible!! Last time I was at my grandfather's house we had a big family slide show with all their old slides and it was so incredible to sit and look through my mother's childhood photos. - Dana

[@cameraman655]

Indeed, slide film is a whole different animal, very sensitive to exposure -1/2 stop in either direction for a usable image, must be very mindful of your settings. If you should decide to accept the challenge, good luck.

[@stevea5985]

Took that slide film challenge back in the 80's was fun I still have the slides

[@AkakyAkakyevich]

You know, I was thinking the same thing. Strange that I became a dinosaur so quickly.

[@GustavPapillon]

Velvia gives wonderful hues!

[@amberhoneytea]

14:15 "oh my god you're the most handsome man in the whole wide world" her adoration for him is so 🥺🥺

[@Poudii]

thanks for this! You're a pretty dope filmmaker as well

[@WildWeRoam]

Thank you so much for watching Poudii!! Just checked out your channel and you make such great videos too :) So hilarious !!

[@TheGemHerself]

Ayee poudii out here lookin extra thicc!

[@Lashawnb]

calissa west 😂

[@originalviprr]

Poudii young poudii p

[@oc2phish07]

I think I agree with many of the comments on here. This is a beautiful story and it is wonderful to see such young people getting so involved in film. Also, from a technical point of view they explained it clearly, simply and accurately. I think the girl said near the start that she always winds on the film after she takes a shot. I guess this is so she is always ready to take the next one. I would suggest this is not really a good idea as it leaves the shutter springs under tension and over a period of time they can weaken which will affect the shutter sped accuracy. Probably best to wind on just before the next shot. But, I absolutely loved this video and enjoyed seeing the fun and excitement being demonstrated. Well done guys.

[@WildWeRoam]

Thanks for the comment and for the tip! We actually heard that from a few other comments after shooting this video and have since switched to winding right before taking a photo--which is better for the camera but also leads to a lot of moments where we forget that the camera isn't wound yet, so it takes some getting used to I guess! But it's nice to be doing things properly and taking care of the camera so I'm sure we'll get used to it soon!! Hope your having a nice weekend : )

[@oc2phish07]

Thanks, you too. And don't EVER lose that excitement and remember, we NEVER stop learning and picking up things from tips. I have been taking pics since about 1958 (Yes, I really am THAT old), both film and digital, and still learn new things all the time. By the way, I think your pictures were great.

[@knownaigm]

Was expecting another one of those hipster nostalgia worship videos but was pleasantly surprised to see genuine sincere enjoyment from someone learning to shoot film! I don't shoot film a whole lot anymore but man I still get that same goofy excitement getting a freshly developed roll back! Keep shooting! Also, you actually shot some really nice images!

[@WildWeRoam]

hahah thank you so much!! this was such an awesome comment to read. inspiring me to take my camera back out today!! We're hoping to make a film video in the coming weeks so please stay tuned :)

[@topemeister3000]

The most backhanded compliment

[@leonlawson2196]

“Hipster nostalgia worship” what 😂 where is the line between that and sincerity? What a shit attitude

[@ryanlaurence569]

Her reaction to the photograph of you was so heartwarming.

[@alwayscreatingio]

This helped me out tons thanks!!

[@petesins4345]

Omg I love this video, it is the most informing video about film camera on KZbin. However, it only covered some features of film camera, I really hope you can make another one.

[@WildWeRoam]

Thank you so much Peter!! We so appreciate it :) Are there any specifics you would like to see in a future video!?!

[@petesins4345]

Plant Based Traveler​​ I was thinking about hyperfocal, the relationship of hyperfocal with Aperture, and depth of field. But now that I rewatch the video few times and surf thru the net, I kind of understand. I just want to say THANKs. It is very unfortunate that there is very little information out there about 35mm film cameras. This gave me a clear and descriptive understanding of my camera. I have rewatched the video many times. Lol Btw, I have a Yashica Electro 35 GS.

[@WildWeRoam]

I'm so happy that you found the video so useful!! We really made it as an excuse to finally make the time to teach me how to use the camera and I am so happy that we did!! I've rewatched the video a bunch too and definitely want to make more in the series. I think the main thing that can't be truly explained in the video is how important and helpful practice really is. I want to start developing at home, practicing double exposures, playing around with black and white film, and so much more. Thanks for watching!!! Can't wait to hear what you think of our future photography videos :)

[@petesins4345]

Plant Based Traveler Can't wait to see your new videos too.

[@Fedbo]

This video is absolutely beautiful! I shoot film too from time to time, and I love the aspects of it that you two have highlighted in this story. Plus the aspect of sharing this passion and learning with another person seems to make it a truly unique experience. I'm curious about the type of film you've used since the pics looks quite contrasty and vivid (though where I live I "only" have access to 3 makes of film, Kodak 200,Fuji 200 and illford black and white 100).Anyway great work and storytelling, subscribed right away!

[@WildWeRoam]

Thanks for watching and subscribing! We've been using fujicolor 200 or 100 a lot lately but would really like to start experimenting with other options soon : ) so if you have any absolute favorites please let us know. It might look more contrasty than what your photos look like because of how the colors shift when they get scanned, edited, and uploaded--basically we just try and keep things as real and good looking as possible but its tricky with youtube and all these programs ; ) Can't wait to hear what you think of the next photography video we shoot in the coming weeks!

[@yashwinning]

You should definitely shoot with Kodak Portra, Kodak Ektar, Kodak Tri-X, Fuji Superia, Ilford HP5 and Fuji Provia/Velvia (if you can find your hands on some). You should also post more of these videos. Not a vegan so I can't enjoy the rest of your videos but I sure enjoyed this one a lot!

[@WildWeRoam]

Thanks so much for the tips on types of film! Were working on some more photography based content but i swear you'll enjoy some of our others too :) not all of them are vegan related - try this that captures our entire year in a short compilation video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZ-kZ4FqrMiYndE or this one which is about walking all of paris in one day kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZq4kp17e7Vkq7M

[@TheLeifH]

I hope this encourages people to have more prints made of their images, regardless of whether it is film or digital. The feeling of getting prints back is a great one.

[@WildWeRoam]

I couldn't agree more Leif! Feel like it is the best treat in the world :) Hope one day I can have my own dark room and get the full experience.

[@opwave79]

This is a cool video because it isn't all technical. It also conveys the overall experience shooting film, which is what a lot of us old fogeys (lol) remember from our film days. Loved watching everyone try the film camera for the first time!

[@WildWeRoam]

Thanks! I mean this was literally the first time Dana even used the camera, and so the excitement is all real ; ) ---Lou

[@arttafil6792]

The Canon A-1 is one of the best cameras Canon ever made! It was never marketed very well.

[@_lowcountry]

Best “how to” video. I’m picking up my first 35mm SLR today and this video really helped me understand how it all works.

[@WildWeRoam]

Thanks so much! A lot of work went into that one ; ) ---Lou

[@RenKohana]

This was so artsy and well put together. I'm in love with your found love in photography! This was a beautiful mixture of documentary, tutorial, and personal journey!

[@WildWeRoam]

Thanks! It really was just a beautiful summer day, plus a bit of tutorial stuff thrown in ; ) ---Lou

[@SustainablyVegan]

Love this! So well made and so interesting thanks xxx

[@WildWeRoam]

thanks so much for watching!! Really happy to hear you enjoyed it ;)

[@drverano1918]

This kind of makes me want to pick up a camera and just start shooting stuff.

[@WildWeRoam]

Go for it! ---Lou

[@martonmanomuhari6091]

If Dylan Sprouse were a lady

[@roberthuitareo]

I thought the exact same thing

[@endlesummer_]

OMG but if you develop your film on your own it's literally the best thing ever

[@WildWeRoam]

ahh we actually just ordered all the chemicals so will be starting so soon which means that we can make way more film videos this year sinc we wont have to pay or wait for pricey film developing. So so excited!

[@FLawLesSTaStE]

Wild We Roam Chemicals? You dont scan it on machine? 😊🙏🏼

[@Liftinginthelight]

@@FLawLesSTaStE chemicals to develop the negatives and then they would have to scan them so they can show them on the videos

[@RobBob555]

literally ??? hmmm..

[@andrewtongue7084]

Without doubt, Kathy - it makes you a more rounded photographer :D

[@whoislily]

so so good and really informative- thank you!

[@WildWeRoam]

Thank you so much for watching Lily :) I just check out your youtube and saw you're UK based - we're heading to London next week so any vegan friendly recs would be so appreciated!!! xxxx

[@whoislily]

ooh my only word of advice is be wary of the wild food cafe- it's in such a beautiful part of London but it's very very expensive for very mediocre food !!

[@WildWeRoam]

Thanks : )

[@dwicahyo1704]

you are so so pretty and can i get your instagram?

[@Snulrich]

Just bought a Canon AE-1 and I'm so excited to start using it! Thanks for the helpful tips :) Plant based fo life.

[@WildWeRoam]

ahh yes!! that is so so exciting Will :) Can't wait to hear how your photography adventures go!! Once you get a roll back we'd love to see some of the photos - jsut email us at [e-mail] #plantbasedforevaaaaa

[@pedrolizaola3723]

The cinematography in this was simply amazing

[@WildWeRoam]

Thanks so much Pedro! We have a new video about Iceland with some nice shots as well : ) ----Lou

[@mistersir3185]

Didn’t think I was gonna watch this video all the way to the end. I just realized I was laughing and smiling when she started taking pictures of her friends. This is amazing, you guys are great. I’m buying myself same exact camera next week. Thanks for sharing.

[@jessforan7810]

10:52 OMG this guy works at the fotoshop in Neukolln!! Just got film from him yesterday he’s so nice

[@fraddi]

Credits to engineers and inventors. For without them we wouldnt have this technology to play around with. Remember, a bunch of ppl worked really hard behind the scenes so we can play around and take pictures. They get neglected by almost everyone. The most important jobs are usually the thankless ones.

[@blacJAC393]

Just started this video and I must say, you guys are already amazing

[@WildWeRoam]

hahah yes Julian!! So happy you are enjoying the video :) Fingers crossed you made it until the end toooo

[@annacarlile]

the excitment on her face when she's seeing them made me aww and smile so hard

[@WildWeRoam]

Yeah that really was a beautiful moment! ---Lou

[@andrewbradford8474]

There's just something so special about photographs...I remember dumpster diving, and finding people's old 35mm photos of pets and family - and crying. You can see the happiness that - or imagine the happiness that those quick moments in time brought someone - the memories that it served. That's why I love photography personally, because I always remember how I was feeling when I took a photo, and I love that sense of finality a photo has. Everything was still for a split second in time, nothing changed, and it's there for us to see, forever. Beautiful video - outstanding.

[@WildWeRoam]

Pretty cool exploring all those old film photos Andrew, that must have been super eerie! ---Lou

[@andrewbradford8474]

It always is, yes. I just got my Canon A-1 in yesterday! I've been snapping away and hopefully got some good shots with some 200 speed film - although the sun hasn't been out much since then....We'll see! Thanks for the inspiring video - very high quality Toodeloo

[@roaringcartoons]

I'm 31 and i grew up only shooting only 35mm... now people 10 years younger than me make it sound like no one has used it since the 1800's... lol..

[@WildWeRoam]

Yeah its a strange phenomenon. ----Lou

[@neilspector9221]

I know Right? I am 48 and have been shooting 35mm since I was 14. There was a time when I would kill for an A1. Now I can afford one. But opted for the Minolta X700 instead.

[@Allhoney33]

Just thinking the same thing. It's amazing how everyone is like...wow we've resurrected something from the Victorian Era. Meanwhile I still have my Canon Rebel 35mm🤣🤣😂

[@stevea5985]

I started in 1979 the rise of digital have lowed the price of the 35 mm film bodies I wanted back in the 90's . I'm currently looking at a Nikon f-5 when it came out it was 1,000 , I found one for 250

[@Mel-id7yq]

Yea but how should an 18 year old know how a film camera works if no one explains to us? 😅 we did not grow up with that kinda stuff

[@Zeldakostv]

So much more character and life in these old cameras, need to get one

[@WildWeRoam]

Yeah, they really are beautiful! ---Lou

[@RachelSchell]

Having the pictures in your hands is such a beautiful thing.

[@rommelltorres7094]

I get emotional when I saw the photos, those are beautiful images. There's something about film, it is like the photos has soul. I don't know how to explain it, but it's just breathtaking! Thanks for the video, I'm gonna go out and shot films. Bye!

[@WildWeRoam]

Thanks so much for the nice comment! --Lou

[@TheSANTIAG0]

Now this is some quality content!

[@WildWeRoam]

Thanks Shelly : ) Glad you found this one! ---Lou

[@RobBob555]

pretty wank thing to say though..

[@shanyaraleonie]

May I say something non-content related? :P You look so pretty and glowing dana!

[@WildWeRoam]

gloria you are literally the sweetest :) thanks so much for watching as always and for this lovely compliment!

[@frbny88]

This was exactly the video I was looking for. I just bought an Olympus OM10 from a friend today and I needed a quick refresher on how film cameras worked. Nicely done. 😊

[@highpowerentertainment2362]

If you're starting off, start with black and white film. It helps because you learn how to use your lighting, contrast, grain, and it's a huge help. If you can develop your own film do it. It's a stressing process buts it's honestly my favorite part.

[@WildWeRoam]

Thanks for the tip! We got into developing since this video came out ; ) --Lou

[@dwicahyo1704]

mac demarco is that you..

[@WildWeRoam]

Hahaha, I get that a lot : ) For some reason only on youtube though, no one has ever mentioned it in person. ---Lou

[@xerxeszero586]

I prefer to develop my film at home , cause I have trust issues lol

[@fortunatejeremy]

Nice video. I just dusted off my Canon AE-1 for the first time in about 15 years. I haven't gotten any pictures developed yet but I had to chuckle at the part when you said it should take about a week. Gone are the days of 1 hour photo developing haha.

[@WildWeRoam]

yeah, only in some cities like Tokyo and NYC, but certainly not Berlin ; ) ---Lou

[@kennethlavalle1608]

Those are some very nice images for someone shooting film for the first time. Well done.

[@WildWeRoam]

Hahaha, thanks Kenneth! Its funny how few people seem to take into account that this was her first time shooting, she really did an amazing job, but that's just the way we always seem to do tutorial videos, when we want to learn something for real we make a tutorial ; ) ---Lou

[@funnyd8798]

Yes she did an amazing job!!!! I was so proud when I was in high school winning an Island-wide (Guam-tiny island) News Paper Photography Award it was including the college students and I was a sophomore in H.S. I loved and still love taking pictures. Back then it was only 35mm. So awesome you guys did this. BTW I am back tracking on all your older videos since I am a new subscriber. ;)

[@billienomates1606]

Nice vid, I started photography back in the 1960's and have loved the creativity it gives you. Although I stopped using 35mm film in the mid 1980's and went digital I still liked the control I had on 35mm film camera's in manual mode. To get a little more hands on photography I purchased a used Canon 1ds mk2 and a Nikon D2H during lockdown and enjoy the old 35mm film camera style and operation of these early 2004ish digital camera's. I only paid £300 for the pair and to think the body of the Canon was around £7,500 in 2004 and the Nikon was around £3,000 blows my mind. It doesn't matter how good or bad you are at photography it is the enjoyment and creativity you get from it. Remember that split second it take to capture that image can be with you to enjoy for the rest of your life. Like n Sub look forward to watching more of your vids.

[@nemanume]

Now the plastic film containers are transparent , why ?

[@aleoli.photography]

Better for recycling 👍

[@mattmaber]

When you're focusing, really try to move your focusing hand so your palm is under the lens, cradling it. The way you're doing looks so cack-handed and doesn't support the camera well so especially at low shutter speeds you'll be introducing camera shake.

[@WildWeRoam]

Thank you so much for the tip Matthew!! Will try out that new hand position out next time I take the camera out :)

[@mattmaber]

no problem. should feel more natural too. s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/e0/42/51/e0425175876c7c701bf2eda4d9a75b47.jpg

[@mattmaber]

and keep your elbows in to add support, should be able to rest them on your sides for very slow shutter speeds.

[@unconvincingrebel]

This is probably a stupid question but do the people that develop the film look at your pictures? Great video btw

[@WildWeRoam]

i've actually been wondering this too!!!!! Dont have the answer for you but if you find out definitely send the info my way :)

[@WildWeRoam]

Thanks for letting us know : )

[@AndrewMay100]

hahhahah really ,,,, do people who handle your film walk around their workshop with their eyes closed ?? of coarse they look at the customers prints how are they supposed to check the print quality ? this is why people who would shoot naked photos decades ago would set up their own darkroom or a have a printer on the sly who would print their work

[@theconsciousobserver6829]

Robin Williams use to

[@VirgWells]

i am in love with this video. informative, enjoyable, and absolutely precious! this captured the joy of shooting on film so accurately from the apprehension of choosing settings to the excitement of receiving your final result. thank you for this video

[@karthi3883]

Hey Guys I just wanna know do you guys suggest this camera for short-films?

[@WildWeRoam]

Our video camera is great, if you're willing to shoot RAW, otherwise I'd get somethign else : ) --_Lou

[@lex-xl4fj]

I'm 5 years late but I just have 1 question, how do you get your film photos into your computer???? Btw, congratulations to Lou and Dana!!!! 🥺❤️

[@xerxeszero586]

This video really made film won the debate between film and digital in my head lol

[@FeRmBot0118]

idk how to shoot film i just know i shoot dope.

[@libacooli]

Fermin Amaya that's probably the worst way to waste them films. You should know what happens when you push that button.

[@FeRmBot0118]

+liba cooli was only joking. I've been shooting film for about 12 yrs now. But if anything when i was a noob i would experiment and jot down my settings. my brain has become a light meter.

[@TheJoejoez]

This video makes me feel like a dinosaur... I have boxes of photographs and some old film laying around but much prefer digital... cost cost cost. Cool though I guess, it seems like ancient technology to some, but I think most ppl were still shooting through about 2002 or so... the early digitals 99-02 were bad, convenient, but bad. Even disposables were better. IT would be cool to see somebody shooting on a .6 mp 640x480 digital camera! "and this is how you oversharpen in paint shop pro!" If you are truly interested, def find somebody with a darkroom...that's part of the fun and process! Never had my own, but we had one in middle school/high school in the 90s.

[@reecewood155]

After seeing a lot of film videos, it appears that the cameras I use are quite old. I have a 9157 Savoy Royer film camera and a 1947 Kinax 1.

[@theideastring4706]

One tech thingy for film beginners to know - because there's no stabilisation, when shooting handheld keep to a shutter speed no slower than the focal length of the lens, i.e 60th @50mm, 125th @135mm, 500th @400mm etc. Nice video. KZbin has lots of young people discovering the value of film. I was just on a walking holiday in the Albanian Alps and bought a Pentax LX especially. I saw an older German lady with Pentax MX, and young hipster with an Olympus OM20 (I'm about halfway between). Another point about old SLRs is they open up a world of excellent cheap prime lenses on ebay. The Pentax 50mm f1.7 for about EU35 for example. Get one in good condition and you'll get lens quality of something costing 10x as much new - and they built them to last is those days!

[@stefanromanowski5823]

Great video! I see you like old lenses and cams like me :) I am doing a lot with minolta gear. Go ahead :)

[@JMDIY]

I felt the excitement and emotions when you were looking at the prints, I miss the feeling of anticipation from shooting film.

[@WildWeRoam]

Hahah, yeah, Dana was so excited when we got the photos back! BTW, sorry for the delayed response, I'm going back through old comments we missed and found this one! Would love to hear what you think of the new Iceland video we just uploaded ; ) --Lou

[@endlesummer_]

there's no noise in film noise is digital , grain is film (?)

[@EdBareff]

grain and noise is the same thing :)

[@TristanLawrence1]

EdBareff no it is not. Noise is the lack light hitting the sensor on digital cameras. Grain is the particles found in the film type. Grain is always the same because of the film type. Noise is never the same, and you never want noise for professional photos. Grain can be used professionally.

[@EdBareff]

thanks, good to know! the result is similar, right? first comes from film and second from digital.

[@neilspector9221]

Film is continuous grain whereas digital noise is created when the sensors gain light is trying to add luminance to compensate for the low light levels. IMHO digital noise is ugly and film grain is beautiful.

[@stevea5985]

No computer program can ever duplicate how film responds to light hitting it .

[@willemijnvancalker2963]

I do not mean to flex, but I’ve just bought a Leica for 4 fucking dollars...

[@dukenukem5768]

The stuff about aperture, shutter speed and depth of field is no different from a modern digital camera. It is related to the laws of physics. However, your modern digital camera may hide this stuff from you, although the more professional the camera is the less it is hidden.

[@pixxylisa]

I have to thank you for teaching me how to use the camera (Yashica 108) that photographed my birth. I saved her from the trash can!

[@WildWeRoam]

So glad we could help ; ) Happpppy friday! ---Lou

[@ace_virtex8786]

I got a really clean and working Olympus om10 and it works and everything

[@WildWeRoam]

That's great! It's not always the case with these old cameras : ) --Lou

[@oB19o]

one week to wait? jeeezz... my developer takes a day

[@WildWeRoam]

Yeah, we mostly develop our own at home now cause the wait is too much to handle! ---Lou

[@AGL93311]

No No No. On the A-1 you set the lens to green A (green circle on that old chrome nose 50/1.4) in Av mode you dial in the aperture value, camera automatically sets your chosen aperture and the appropriate shutter speed. In Tv YOU CHOSE SHUTTERSPEED, AND WITH THE LENS SET TO A, the A-1 automatically sets the aperture. There is also a Program mode where camera chooses both (notg recommended). That is why this is an AUTO EXPOSURE camera.

[@WildWeRoam]

Hi Adam thanks so much for the tips! We shot this video when we had just gotten the camera and have learned all this since then ; ) Hope you had a nice weekend! ---Lou

[@radoza6849]

I love how utterly personal to you guys this video is. It's the perfect blend of technical and artistic in video creation. I especially noticed the part when she was looking at the film for the first time. The camera was purely focused on her, not the film, because it outlined the most important thing about the situation which was the feeling it gave her.

[@olestokke]

I want to buy a film camera. Because photos today have so little value. We take so many all the time. I want to have limitations.

[@JustNicole6400]

Alright I’m a broke college student. Does anyone know where I can buy a moderately priced film camera? Also what kind of camera or company do you suggest? I’m taking literally any suggestions. Help a girl out 😭

[@WildWeRoam]

Keh.com might have some stuff, cheap minoltas on ebay are usually not much, otherwise vintage clothing stores sometimes have really cheap ones! ---Lou

[@joshfilmsstuff9769]

I'm a broke college student too. Get a Minolta SRT-101 on eBay for $50 with a lens.

[@timbosch7]

Got myself a Minolta x700 with 50mm f1.7 and 135mm f3.5 for 35 euro.

[@illustratingstories7177]

check local thrift and antique stores!

[@laszu7137]

There is no ISO 300,500,600. There are only 100,200,400,800,1600 etc.

[@lesaintdemon]

there is in the analog cameras..

[@trawis17]

no dude, there is no limit. U can shoot even ISO 1 or 160, 750. Even on DSLRs.

[@igorordecha]

i cant set for example iso 300. I can only set 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 and 12800. I use canon 760d

[@laszu7137]

I've never seen film with non-full stop ISO. What use would it be anyway?

[@trawis17]

u develop how u like, and there are films like 125, 160, Delta 3200 for real is 1200. When u shoot kolodion is like iso 3.

[@danijelbrezec4570]

Before advancing the film it is better to close the back of camera ;)

[@daryyyyyyyyyyy]

Guys, you are awesome! The video is so great and it has inspired me to buy a film camera right now! By the way, I am also from Germany and I will continue watching your chanel, cause‘ YOU ARE SO GOOD AND INSPIRING!!!

[@edsharp2676]

How did you digitalise them

[@WildWeRoam]

Hi Ed, we have a video on developing at home and another on scanning negatives! ---Lou

[@StreamTVChannel]

I miss taking pictures with my grandma's old camera. The photos are so much beautiful and funny to take. Looks like they are more realistic

[@paulheese2853]

Lebt ihr in der Nähe von Münster?

[@WildWeRoam]

nein, wir leben in Berlin : ) ---Lou

[@treegerl]

Are you saying "180" or 1AD ? Is 1-AD the lowest apature or something? Like lower than 1.8f? You don't explain what 180/1-AD is in the video

[@WildWeRoam]

She's saying 180 as in the shutter speed is 180 ---Lou

[@IHATESTAIRS159]

I have a photography final tomorrow and I just stumbled across this video and it is just what I needed. your photos are so BEAUTIFUL I'm in AWE!!! ❤ and thank you for help me study haha ❤❤❤

[@WildWeRoam]

So glad you could help : ) Hope you're final went well! ---Lou

[@lisayeates7665]

this is the best. great for a novice like me. inspiration. I went and bought a cheap analogue praktica llc

[@WildWeRoam]

So happy you liked this one! --Lou

[@lisayeates7665]

Plant Based Traveler so how are plans for your van conversion going

[@WildWeRoam]

So far so good : ) Should be on the road by May if all goes well!

[@lisayeates7665]

excellent news. my children are really curious about my llc my 6 yr old can't understand why film is film and that light creates an image. could I show you my images when I get my first roll developed.

[@VikasKM]

Recently brought an Canon ae-1 but I m now worried bcoz it's not fully mechanic... It needs battery.. Wish I had got Pentax k1000. BTW how long will the battery last and which film would u suggest for family pics color as well as black white

[@WildWeRoam]

We bought one battery a year ago and it's still going strong so I think they last a long time, and we don't even remember to turn it off that much so it should be fine : ) Try Portra 400 if you haven't tried that one yet! --Lou

[@RetroPixel_analog]

I also went back to film, and i am so much more happy with shooting film. The results are just so much more real. The great feeling if u hold your work in your hands. Keep going this way guys. you do great.

[@WildWeRoam]

So so happy to hear you enjoyed this video and are a fan of film photography too :) - Dana

[@ChickadooFilms]

Do you recommend the Canon A1 vs Canon Ae-1 or Minolta x-700 as a beginner's camera? Thank you, your videos have inspired me to start shooting film!

[@WildWeRoam]

Hi Victoria, I can only say that the Canon A-1 we have is very easy to use, so I'd definitely recommend it for beginners ; ) ---Lou

[@SteelHorseRider74]

what a pity almost all such shops as shown later in the vid died thanks to all mankind went digital in the past decades - I shot analog in the 80s and 90s, went digital in early 2000s and now started analog again - with a 10 € minolta xd from flea market, coming with the 1.7 Rokkor lens; it is so much more fun compared to digital, which has it's place, too; but digital photos are more like 'expendable goods' compared to analog, which is kind of a lifestyle and art... good vid, thanks for that 15 minutes of good entertainment, I really much enjoyed. Please head on creating such!!

[@WildWeRoam]

So glad you enjoyed it Alex!! - Dana

[@techanddancer]

This video has been incredibly helpful!! I'm just getting into film and this story has been informative and beautiful to look at! Id love to see more how to videos about film for beginners. Maybe about light meters? what is 180 that Dana keeps mentioning?

[@WildWeRoam]

So glad you liked this one! She's talking about shutter speed I believe! We will do some more film ones in the future for sure! Today we just uploaded one from Iceland with lots of photos, would love to hear what you think! ---Lou

[@wills.789]

the worst part is not knowng what it's going to look like. You could take a bunch of photos and think they are great, but then go to develop them they are entirely over exposed or underexposed. lol....

[@WildWeRoam]

but isn't that part of the fun too!? :) - Dana

[@jmintier]

That's it! I'm gonna go get a Nikon F3. Great video GENUINE

[@GSFL1]

Such a great video, thank you!! I bought a Olympus camera from a garage sale for $10 and Im so excited to learn more about it this video was so helpful!

[@WildWeRoam]

Thanks so much Lizzy! Glad you found some useful info here ; ) Good luck shooting! Send us you're photos at [e-mail] if you're interested! ---Lou

[@pup9et]

Attention: Sears KSX Super is around 20-40 bucks on ebay complete with 3 top notch lenses!

[@WildWeRoam]

Soounds good! --Lou

[@UprightEnjoyment]

guys im really new to this, but ive been meaning to get a 35mm analog film camera for like a 2 weeks now. my friend just got a zenit and it takes very cool photos. i looked it up and it seems pentax k1000 or minolta x-700 are the two cameras that i should go for. am i going in the right direction?i also heard zeiss is the number one lens brand besides pentax but i live in istanbul, i highly doubt i can find a reasonable priced one. also im slightly high right now. edit: that photo at 8:40 mark made me even want it more. great stuff lol

[@WildWeRoam]

Hahaha, thanks for the awesome comment! Those cameras seem like great options, you really don't need to go for the zeiss glass, especially at the beginning, a lot of the old cameras actually have pretty amazing quality its just that they aren't worth as much as they used to be but back in the day cameras like our a-1 were really expensive comparatively so just go with something you like and then see what people say about it in the photography forums! ---Lou

[@alexcameron5254]

Holy shit I'm 25 and you're making me feel old... You've never shot a film camera in your life? How old are you??

[@WildWeRoam]

25 when this was shot : ) --Lou

[@JodiCapree]

Thank you so much! I just purchased a Minolta x-700 and have no clue how to use it!! After watching this video I am excited to watch it over and over again so I can know where to start!

[@WildWeRoam]

So glad you liked this video : ) ---Lou

[@PPP1986]

Hey Lou, as you've mentioned, that you're using ML-Raw workflow to produce your videos, have you considered using a flat picture profile (like tecnicolor cinestyle) & color grade your videos e.g. with filmconvert? I'm experimenting with that & the results are nearly equivalent with a fraction of time & diskspace needed in post compared to mlraw. Have you tried that? What are you guys doing now? See you, Philipp.

[@WildWeRoam]

Hi Philipp! I thought I answered this one but maybe it didn't go through? I'll definitely check out the filmconvert option, right now the workflow in davinci doesnt really bother me because I use it to convert the files to DNxHD so I can just work with them in Avid without importing which saves a ton of time ; ) ---Lou

[@danyeah9121]

I have really being wanting a canon ae-1 camera but I'm not sure if I should get the program. What's the difference

[@WildWeRoam]

Oooof, sorry but I'm not a total expert, but I will say we are very happy with our canon a-1 ; ) ---Lou

[@paodovalina7614]

Thank you for explaining everything so detailed for beginners & using words we can understand

[@WildWeRoam]

So glad you liked this one Paola : ) We have a lot more film photography videos! ---Lou

[@valentinspilker4546]

This video is ridiculous good. It made me buy a Pentax Espio, because I really love those nastalgic vibes🌞

[@WildWeRoam]

Thanks Valentin! Glad you liked this one ; ) its been a while since we filmed it but it keeps on bring in so many people to our little channel! ---Lou