How to Shoot on 35mm Film Cameras

[@WillemVerb]

How are we feeling about Sunday AND Wednesday uploads!? This wednesday will be an interview with one of favorite photographers ;)

[@Dre_On_Film]

Willem Verbeeck keep them coming please!

[@annabee3155]

you're absolutely killing it with uploading!!!! I have never felt more inspired, but I hope you don't feel pressured to upload this much! thank you so much for creating these man :,)

[@xXDylanPriceXx]

Love your work! Thanks!

[@John_Da199]

Fix that shutter

[@RotchildFrancoisJr]

Loving the frequency of these uploads!

[@RotchildFrancoisJr]

Best part of shooting film is forgetting what you shot until you get it developed.

[@wilson4104]

well i created a log because sometimes i fucked it up 😂

[@Nyjae8]

I've been shooting film for 2 years & still haven't gotten them developed. It'll be a nice surprise.

[@drverano1918]

or the opposite you really look forward to certain shots you remember being great but then they turn out awful, out of focus etc.... Still gotta love film though

[@caldera878]

Best part is the lab messing up your negatives, scans and long down times.

[@RotchildFrancoisJr]

@@caldera878 Lol I've never had anything like that happen, thankfully.

[@thehandoftheartist6536]

"Good stories are rarely ever things that just look pretty" - this is so so important.

[@Scerotic]

Willem gives some really really insightful advice. So good

[@lynapovitski2495]

I was reading this while he was saying it LoL

[@Zoe-pp2wj]

something similar also was written in susan sontag book - a photo has to reflect reality , not endlessly edited selfies....

[@thehandoftheartist6536]

@@Zoe-pp2wj love Sontag!

[@commodoresixfour7478]

Don't forget to smile for the camera. That's usually a good way to destroy a good picture.

[@NukNukMovies]

"and you can feel nostalgic about last week" xD best quote!

[@Katamoii]

feeling like you're the only non-pretentious photographer towards beginners on this platform!! love the vids keep it up

[@fluffylonjini5486]

I love how shooting film has a nostalgic effect when you look at the printed photos afterwards. Printing them and putting them in an album is really a good feeling! More people should shoot film today! and I have noticed its growing popularity recently! Really happy to see that :)

[@plasmadlite8661]

It would be absolutely great to have a couple of videos where you go more in depth about 35 mm film... for those of us just starting out with manual slr-s, it would be great to cover the basic of exposing correctly :) and how to identify whether it's you or the lab who messed up :))

[@gymnasticks]

Plasma D'Lite I second this. It would be great to do a video with some examples of the aperture and shutter speed you use to create properly exposed shots.

[@realgar9588]

Ohh yessss please

[@plasmadlite8661]

Well I know each lighting situations needs different settings and there’s no universal recipe, but for super high contrasty scenes, or right after golden hour when the light is scarce... I would be very grateful for some tips on how to meter and when to listen to the light meter inside the camera. 🙂

[@Hospey]

Agreed. Some more info on pushing/pulling would be super handy too

[@plasmadlite8661]

HSPY I would like to know that too, I’m still not sure how it affects the image as opposed to just simply over/underexposing

[@AugmentedGravity]

«Make you feel nostalgic about last week» I love this quote

[@robinj.9329]

Some of my best pictures came from a 1950's Kodak. Had just 2 shutter speeds and 2 aperture settings. You estimated your distance from subject and set the lens accordingly! Everyone was totally blown away by the sharpness of the lens! Bought it for $3. from a thrift shop!

[@1andonlyneo]

He looks like he's about to drop the sickest rap song about vintage camera

[@williamwillox9337]

I picked up the canon a1 after seeing your video on how to develop at home. I was working using digital photography mainly doing cocktails, food and events. The much slower process of film and using something so tactile like film and 35mm cameras really inspired me again to make art instead of taking photos as a service for someone else. Can't thank you enough for the help this channel has given me for my film journey and for inspiring as an artist, you're killing it.

[@scotthullinger4684]

Wow - actually needing a lesson on how to load a film camera with film. Seems like I somehow skipped a century. After all the whiz bang of digital cameras, I finally came around to realizing that photographic film is far superior for image quality. As much as I surely love my DSLR, I wish I had the money and storage space to shoot exclusively medium format film with a 6x7 camera.

[@jintheworldwidedemon3065]

i love how you look like you're rapping whenever you talk behind the mic with the hand gestures and everything lmao.

[@sharsjayy]

Aarrmmyy ❤️❤️

[@jintheworldwidedemon3065]

@@sharsjayy hey there 💜💜

[@sharsjayy]

@@jintheworldwidedemon3065 annyeong ❤️

[@guillandanthony711]

I have been into digital photography since some years now and what I like about your videos, is that to have soooooo much fun doing what you do. A lot of digital photographers tend to concentrate on the latest gear available and this makes digital photography boring after a while, while film photography is like an open door to everybody. I'll give it a try.

[@1CONOCLA5T]

Shooting with film and shooting with digital are such different experiences and processes. They both have their advantages and disadvantages and certain projects are better suited to one or the other. I've gotten allot more into film in recent times.

[@stevedolson2694]

I love shooting on my 35mm cameras. Getting the photos back are always so satisfying. Love the channel, Willem!

[@Altusartistdream]

Im a digital photographer and this weekend I'm buying my first film camera and I'm so excited to shoot my first analog photos. I'm a little bit tired of only business shoots so I will try my best to have fun and enjoy the process with film. Thank you for this video!!!

[@kodakkevin]

I found your channel 5 months go when i had only been shooting film for a few months. 35mm on a completely analog camera and prime lenses. It was a staggering self-taught process and seeing your earlier videos and newer ones now inspired a lot of creativity and commitment for my own film photography. Thanks Willem!

[@barrysmith4094]

The first 35mm camera I had was a RETNA IIIc.. This was a range finder and not a single lens reflex (s.l.r.) With an slr camera, the lens that takes the picture (focuses the light on the film / sensor) is the same lens you look through to compose the picture. In the body of the camera, just behind the lens is a mirrow. The image on the mirrow is then reflected upwards to a prisam , which is then moved around, and you see the image in the viewfinder. When you take the picture, the morrow jumps up and out of the way so the light can strike the film when the shutter opens. Inside the lens is an aprature. This opening can be made bigger or smaller and controls the amount of light that will strike the film. But the aprature stays wide open until you take the picture, then stops down to the size (f/stop) you set it for. When the image passes through the lens, it is upside down. The movement of the image from the mirrow to the prisam and then to your eye turns the image upright. So you can use different lenses (telephoto, wide angle, etc.) What the lens sees, you see. But a rangefinder camera works differently. You don't look directly through the lens that takes the picture. Instead, the viewfinder you look through has the same angle as the taking lens. With this type of camera, the shutter and aprature are both in the camera body. However, as you move closer to the subject, you experience something called parellex. While you see the subject in the center of the frame, the lens does not. This is usally 4-5 feet, and verys depending on the camera. As you move closer to the closest centering distance, special lines in the viewfinder help you center the image. When you use different lenses on a rangefinder camera, special attachments need to be placed on the viewfinder to aid in composing the picture. If for example you attach a small 90mm telephoto lens on the rangefinder, the lens brings the image closer, but you still see the image as with the standard 50mm lens. So you need a special attachment. Some range finder cameras don't have these special attachment. Instead they have small and big frame lines. So if you attach a 90mm lens, you must place the image in the small frame lines. However though, you won't see a closer image.

[@kcko3153]

Your videos are so dope. I am 16 and have now started shooting film becuase of your chanel and it made me fall in love with photgaphy all over again. Using film makes me think about the prosess so much more and I love it.

[@brigganthewolf1461]

I'm also 16, and just bought my first film camera. Interested in trying out film.

[@jawarablake]

I was thinking about this yesterday. Thank you. Just picked up a old Nikon film camera.

[@WillemVerb]

Stoked! Thats awesome :)

[@amandacordeiro3919]

Hey, where do you buy the film for your camera? :)

[@jawarablake]

@@amandacordeiro3919 b and h these days. No one around has anything in Dc.

[@amandacordeiro3919]

@@jawarablake oh, I'm asking because I'm from Brazil, and I really don't know where to find, then I thought you could refer me some site or stuff. But thank you!

[@jawarablake]

@@amandacordeiro3919 I use Keh.com and www.bhphotovideo.com. Glad to help a fellow Brazilian out.

[@feh2041996]

Duuude literally bought a 35mm slr after bingeing your channel having only ever shot digital. Totally love it! Love this channel!

[@Karen-qc4ut]

Fergus Hall how was it?

[@mina-du6fi]

Fergus Hall wow

[@mina-du6fi]

Fergus Hall those photos are nice do u have an insta

[@feh2041996]

milly agha thanks! Yes I do it’s @ferghallmusic

[@nichbug]

what camera did you use

[@taylathomas32]

"good stories are rarely ever things that just look pretty"

[@andriealinsangao613]

Amen!

[@timtamothy51]

Every time it cuts to you talking, you look like you just discovered how to talk and are really enjoying yourself

[@bigguy4457]

This was perfect my man, I just got my first film camera (a Sears KSX-P and a Kodak Brownie Hawkeye) I got them from an estate sale for $15.00 altoghether. I really needed this because I couldnt find any videos at all about this camera

[@yuanfrancois6640]

This is an underrated video because I can just send it to people who are curious about film and it’s not overwhelming. Thank you Willem!

[@MrPanda-ke9rf]

"Grainy photo that will make you feel nostalgic about last week" I found this hilarious 😂

[@bradlucid]

You are amazing man. So creative, artistic, and smart, you really know your stuff around photography yet you're so humble and explain stuff so well and simpe. Keep up the great work. Thank You

[@jordanbon]

Bless your soul for creating these videos!! I've been trying to find my way back to photography for a few years now, but with everything becoming mainstream and digitalized, I haven't really been interested. It's reeeeally inspiring to see your process with film and the more artistic side of things, and makes me want to get back out there and shoot!! Just pulled out my grandma's old 35mm minolta thanks to you:)). Thanks a bunch

[@ninamartinez3519]

i’m just starting to get into shooting with film cameras and i’ve been watching your videos and they have been so so helpful!!

[@gamechanger6939]

I bought a Komax 35mm focus free camera at a thrift store today, looking forward to learning more about shooting on film!

[@cynsational7225]

I used to carry around one of those disposable film cameras throughout my childhood and have sooo many memories. I want to learn how to shoot on actual film camera.

[@johnpurdy7081]

This was great, thanks. As for the video being to basic, that's exactly what I was looking for. I found an old 35mm camera and I didn't even know how to wind it or open the back where the film goes. To say I am a beginner would be an understatement. Appreciate the information!

[@twiggidy]

Shout out Willem. This was a good video for anyone starting out with film photography. I think the best thing you mentioned is to basically "have fun" while shooting. Many times I get frustrated that I can't find the subject or "look" that I want and some of my best outings are when I take a roll and just blast through 36 without thinking. For anyone wanting to get into it, as Willem said, just get a camera from a Thrift store or Ebay, grab some Ultramax, and go have some fun.

[@jordanjoestar8839]

Picked up a 1982 Olympus om-G (funny I know) with 3 lenses. Super excited to test it out having only done professional stuff on newer Sony mirrorless units.

[@ruffprophetproductions]

this video might be the channel to blow you up fr. just cause it’s so approachable

[@MysteryManBob]

I didn't need to watch this video but I wanted to anyway because I enjoy your editing a lot and I wish I'd seen your version first. when I started shooting two years ago I looked out for videos like this one which were are a lot sloppier in production. little to no editing, stumbling around with no script or notes, and sometimes just bad advice. this video and your videoa on color developing + scanning and balancing are great. you get right to the point and don't mess around or go on for too long. these videos are great for people who are easily intimidated by procession and step taking.

[@MysteryManBob]

I also really like that you used an A-1 for this video. I first started shooting with a canon A-1 and mine squeaked like that too. I've since lubricated countless FD canons for resale. the squeak is mirror motor straining with old lube, its a really easy fix but its also really easy to add too much and flood the gearbox. if you ever decide to get into common camera issue repairs I think your editing and narration would lend itself really nicely to that

[@jess2166]

I appreciate it that this was a super fast and informational video!

[@zumasa9991]

I wasn’t expecting a direct and quick response. Great video

[@thienphunguyen5496]

I like the upload times. Works well with my schedule. Even though I've shot 35mm for a while now, it's nice to get a refresher and remember why I started shooting film. Thanks Willem! Keep it up!

[@MA77ZO]

I’m so glad I found your channel through my curiosity on how to develop film. I finally gave in and bought a canon ae-1 program with 2 lenses, a 50mm and a 70-200mm. I still haven’t had time to develop the 2 rolls of film that I have shot so far, but I am super exited to develop and edit my own photos.

[@artofapril]

As a very basic newbie film photographer, I really appreciate this!

[@mattqua5312]

How is this channel so perfect. Every video is so clean. Sometimes I learn new things with those videos, and sometimes I don’t but I feel like I learned something anyways because it’s so captivating. I don’t have enough vocabulary to describe how much I like watching your videos, but I enjoy that extremely much. Thank you for all the good work and I’m looking forward to watching every new videos.

[@munashetowindo]

This has become my favorite channel, all the content you put out is informative and interesting, your work inspires me big time!

[@karlrichards]

Great channel. Just getting into film photography after spending years behind a digital camera. Definitely feels more organic and natural shooting film.

[@ReidCovert]

I found a Konica MT-9 in my dads stuff and am inspired to shoot film over the summer with friends.

[@mahaliale2034]

willem verb back at it again with the golden content

[@VaReLaSxProductions]

I really dig how you have your room laid out man! you should do a room tour or something!

[@raychung8283]

anyone wanting to learn film photography should tune in here, best channel to learn from!

[@dumbkidofftheblock]

What you said about the neighborhood/friends, i loved that much respect !!!

[@michaelgossett1415]

Thank you for the 35mm refresher. Thinking of picking up my camera again.

[@CodyTurner]

so simple, yet so well executed! well done man

[@kkxcomo2333]

I brought a film camera almost 2 years ago now but I didn’t really know what I wanted to shoot and I was too scared to just go out and shoot street photography so I would only take pictures of family and friends I lacked that artistry and creativity my photos were really dull and basic but after just watching a ton of your videos it’s helped me a lot and has made me become more motivated to go out and just have fun with photography and experiment it’s seriously helped a lot and I’ve also learned more too by watching your videos thank you

[@jonnyw9987]

The best feeling is holding your newly developed photographs in your hands and looking at them and also talking about the stories behind them with your friends

[@lorenzotono]

Your channel is like a lighthouse for all about film photography! You inspire me

[@russellrabanal]

Just picked up an A1 at an antique store for a good price. Can't wait to use it!

[@eugimp7963]

This just brings me closer to knowing a lot more about analog camera and films definitely buying one next month!!!

[@giulianonigro774]

Really appreciated this one. Covers a lot in a short time

[@cozetterichardson5835]

I like how you don’t know what your picture looks like until you get it developed. Making you live more in the moment.

[@arturorivera2029]

OMG yes!!!! This is what I need to know!! Thank you so much Willem😄 I recently got very inspired by your art to do film, I like the way you view photography from a different perspective and you videos are so different and that's so awesome about you channel. This is amazing!!!

[@Triena524]

I enjoyed using my film camera as well as the digital. Thanks for sharing.

[@Bloggerky]

Just discovered this channel. Although I shoot digital, the look of your color film photography is a definite inspiration. Thanks.

[@bitsplz]

Thanks for doing this simple tutorial to help people like me that don’t quite know which way is up when it comes to your craft :)

[@gerardasigurado516]

I LOVE THIS. KZbin recommend this video and brought me here. Now I am deeply fascinated with films even more.

[@bennuben92]

We will film cameras in market now?

[@ericgajdostik2612]

I loved your advice about documenting, and choosing things to photograph.

[@alc8891]

Hey Willem! Would love to have a video about exposure compensation. Would like to know the differences between setting the exposure dial vs manually setting it. These videos help a lot!

[@nozzle7925]

perfect timing!! just got my first film camera (yashica fr) yesterday!! love the videos!

[@mr.snulch]

I love how you’re standing behind the mic grinning and moving your hands like you’re spitting a dis track lol

[@StephenMilner]

Hey, what a magnificent video. Keep up the superb work! I look forward to your next video.

[@charlottehongg]

willem is on a roll!!!!!!!!! loving the content!

[@dotbot5789]

this i smy new favorite film photography channel

[@MrNpkellogg]

when i used film the "iso" as you call it, was called "asa". I always used the lowest asa film speed possible which usually means lowest amount of grain in the negative as possible. a speed of 100 meant 2-3 minute exposure during the nighttime. and when i used the b & w film, i enjoyed taking the time to develop the negatives, then make enlargements from the negatives. a couple of years after i got out of service (1973), i bought a speed graphic 4x5" press camera. best thing since sliced bread.

[@madireese5951]

this video helped a lot cuz i just bought a 1950 camera still working so i can start taking photos again without worrying about an sd card and stuff

[@Calvinjenn]

I see you got the classic canon squeak! Super easy to fix too!

[@edvenuto9614]

A camera I.just bought d3. It the best camera I ever used. It's not about megapixel like you said at 0:51. It's about lenses camera body camera image sensor.

[@biniisway9382]

thanks a lot for this video! Just got a canon a1 and it helped me so much

[@WonderingTree]

Finally saved enough to buy a second hand samsung point and shoot and i cant wait to try film. Still slightly scared that you can't view the photo beforehand but that's the thrilling part of film

[@prodbyscars]

Ive only recently got into film photography and im going on holiday soon. Cannot wait to take loads of photos with my rb67 and canon eos30 :)

[@Dre_On_Film]

This made my morning big ups to you for dishing out more content!

[@WillemVerb]

:))

[@josephcontreras8930]

Thanks so much on making this viddie.i have several 35 mm slr cameras which I pull out from time to time to shoot and the stares I get from people of wonder and bewilderment are funny. All most use phones tablets and pocket digitals. The paper pix I have are so detailed than digital. I hope you make more. I get my slrs from coworkers or family members but mostly from thrift stores estate sales and yard\garage sales. Always a gem out there somewhere

[@Alburritooooo]

I've been working with 110 film for a few months and it's been really fun. Though, I do really want to get into 35mm film. I just bought a Cortland CX-7 (An old "bait" 35mm camera that is pale in comparison to more established camera models). Still, can't wait to load it with film and shoot some things!

[@live4u609]

Shot with a cannon T50, I’m loving the bokeh, 50mm stock lens! My local lab in silicon Valley wasn’t too bad $20

[@MrSwaggernaut83]

At 2:03, when you were "setting the film ISO" on the camera, that was actually the exposure compensation dial of the A-1. Similar end function, but to actually set the film ISO you have to use the little metal button under the lip of the ISO dial and align it with the correct ISO. I've confirmed with the manual of the camera. Other than that great video though could've used some more instruction/explanation on parts like loading the film which is a bit nerve-wracking the first time.

[@dedclownsRfunny]

Agreed! he speaks about “set your exposure” like he’s explaining eating a meal to a snail by saying ”yeah just chew and you’re good to go” SNAIL IS LIKE: WTF IS “CHEW”? I DON’T HAVE TEETH AND DON’T UNDERSTAND SWALLOWING.

[@robb9958]

Just came across an old sears ksx super in a thrift store near my place, never worked with film before. This was super super helpful!

[@miniondave6314]

One tip that will really help anyone learn film. Bring a note pad and pen when you shoot. Write down the exposure settings for each shot. That will help you see what worked and what didn't work. But most importantly, have fun.

[@JayFolipurba]

I definitely plan to take walks with my family and take a camera with me to photograf just things in nature, for the second and third trimester of my life; which I'm about to enter the second, so I'm preparing research for what kind of camera and film I want

[@MariahWilliams34]

I literally just found a roll of undeveloped film from my childhood and I can’t wait to get them back 🥰 also great video I just bought my first 35 mm film camera off eBay it’s a canon ftb ql can’t wait to use it

[@livingquynh]

Thank you so much for giving a basic introduction to 35mm film photography - I've been thinking about trying it out, so this was super useful!

[@jerrielou]

this video is really great! ive been interested in film photography but i didn’t know where to start, your video is definitely a great introduction to film photography! :))

[@alexanderfield]

Dude.... this was beautifully explained. Getting my AE1 this week

[@FAZMAZI]

Your voice makes me want to go to sleep

[@nachtigahl]

its because he needs to eq the mic.

[@TheAwesomejuan]

I got my first film camera from my mom, I found it in her closet. The journey has been crazy ever since.

[@marksouthwell4490]

I think digital cameras take absolutely stunning photos ! However, I still think pictures look a bit processed ( nothing wrong with that ) film cameras take pure photos , including imperfections, which I think adds to the magic and moment ☺️

[@snow.flower]

THANK YOU! This video was just what I needed. I found my dad's Nikon FM2 camera lying around in the closet and I thought I'd get into film photography by taking shots myself. I hope to develop this as a hobby since I love the artistic ability one can express through film.

[@Perryk]

Perfect timing man! Just picked up an AE1 and A1 in Williamsburg yesterday. Your videos are what I look forward to every week.

[@sixforseven]

just found you yesterday. thanks for all the information. youre good at what you do 🤜🏽

[@cheetos6606]

Ngl, every time it cuts back to you w the mic, I always feel like you’re about to rap. 😂 But great video! Just bought my first film camera (and not my dad’s or grandpa’s) so I’m really excited to play with it!

[@CaitlinImbimbo]

Would love to hear your next steps beyond these basics. Been trying to get into film and would love to hear more about developing and camera settings.

[@appleshampoo324]

Your canon has the infamous 'canon squeak' problem. The shutter shouldn't sound like that. It's an easy fix though.

[@klement1337]

Agree, heel this poor A1

[@richmoney4587]

I have the a1 squeak too ive gotten used to it though

[@___Waly]

is it okay to shoot with squeking sound?

[@klement1337]

@@richmoney4587 you should check tutorial on YT, it's really easy to do, cheap and your camera will thanks you

[@erminioottone2861]

@@___Waly Not really, it's dragging the shutter, so u'll get some overexposure form that

[@lexylu619]

Thank you for this! I've been fascinated with film photography and have been thinking of giving it a try.