Always good to see the personal side of photography buried in all those tutorials nobody really care about.
@DannyPops7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for noticing man. I think this was a turning point for me.
@colinstu7 жыл бұрын
A good or bad turning point? I couldn't really figure out if you wanted to stay in it or not.
@DannyPops7 жыл бұрын
I thought about it. I'll stick with it, but the reasoning to do it evolves into more interest in telling a story. Photography isn't always the point anymore for me. That is until I get inspired again. New video coming soon!
@MrBEA685 жыл бұрын
My first ”real” camera was the FM2. I had dreamt of a Nikon since a child, let myself be carried away by the ads in National Geographic my dad subscribed to, inspiered by my fathers interest in photography... he allways had a camera by his side. I still got my trusted FM2 and all the lenses I once used. Not used and neglected for many years now it holds a special place in my heart. I will pick it up again and discover that feeling again, ’cause I don’t know, but that special feeling is somehow lost today with my Olympus that I now use - inspiered to use by the memory of that FM2 that got me into photogtaphy... I’ll do that. I’ll pick it up again.
@kalenderquantentunnel94114 ай бұрын
This reminded me of my own travels to San Francisco in 1996 with an FM2 and in 2000 with an FE2. On the second trip my then girlfriend and now wife was at my side and we also took the trip on the coast from San Diego up to San Francisco. It was like a dream and the cameras with loaded with slide-film were part of that wonderful time. The FE2 is still in my bag today. Thanks for bringing back those fond memories. 🎉
@DannyPops4 ай бұрын
Awww I love your story and sharing that experience. San Francisco had a magical feel for me and I really loved sharing this piece. I'm so glad you got to see it.
@TheTurbulator_7 жыл бұрын
A work of art, danny. Truly great video.
@MikeJanik7 жыл бұрын
Welcome back, Danny!
@DannyPops7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike!
@aubreymilowski6807 жыл бұрын
Mike Janik Yo! Two of my favorite film photography KZbinrs talking!
@Flying4Film3 жыл бұрын
Good to see another aviator and photographer shooting film! I adore my F3.
@petergotz55897 жыл бұрын
Man, this channel is seriously something special. You've got something here buddy!
@timheubeckphoto7 жыл бұрын
Great to have you back! Loved it.
@harwood487 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic video, a point very well made at the end, the process is just as important as the end result.
@yellowboxpl7 жыл бұрын
Wow! That's awesome video, man, you told a great story
@TroyYouTube7 жыл бұрын
Great video! thanks. Good to have you back.
@MikeCampton7 жыл бұрын
About time! Been waiting for this video.
@chonsy237 жыл бұрын
Appreciated the video and the existential questions. Glad you're back reviewing cameras.
@r.c.villanueva98217 жыл бұрын
I genuinely enjoyed watching this video, Danny! Gotta love videos like this where the creator's personality is a main component.
@sappyhamster7 жыл бұрын
It's good to have you back, Danny. I stumbled upon your channel after the hiatus started (my first was the Mamiya 7 review, I think) and your videos have been great, competently filmed, with excellent music and storytelling and flow second to none, but what really made them stand out was personal touch. Today it might be far from that humorous vibe of yesterday, but it's still very much present. The change might not be positive, but who said it should be. It's good to have you back, Danny. Thank you.
@VenoPlonk7 жыл бұрын
Good to have you back Danny. somethings been missing without your Retro Camera Reviews. Looks like we both found something again :)
@RolleiPollei7 жыл бұрын
So happy to see you back. Love the video
@kwaill66457 жыл бұрын
Really great work, driving the length of the one is always a rewarding experience.
@alexanderhakimi82977 жыл бұрын
heck ya. so good. the contemplative scenes are hilarious. shots look great as well.
@AliNaqiH7 жыл бұрын
This is such a brilliant film! I loved it. Great job Danny.
@unbelievebleee7 жыл бұрын
Sweet, Danny is back!
@waltherziemerink3 жыл бұрын
well this was unique. I liked it! good job.
@abelsilvan7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the Video Danny! Nice to have you back with such good material.
@DannyPops7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Abel, it's been a struggle to get this out there. I appreciate your comment.
@mercury2ster7 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed watching this! Inspires me to want to take a solo trip myself.
@SoonKyu5154 жыл бұрын
thank you sir ! i'm the one who's comparing these 2 cameras recently to decide which one to buy. this video helps a lot thanks!
@BobSmith-dx9bj7 жыл бұрын
Good to have you back.
@Mike_On_Film7 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this video. Honestly, I've seen plenty of reviews...and I have used both of these cameras personally. But the reason I liked the video was the human element. And I have asked myself some of those questions before also.
@ackamack1017 жыл бұрын
Enjoyable video. As someone who has set their film cameras down off and on over the last few years, your video has confirmed many of the things I have felt and said to myself over the years. I agree that the point is the process, even though I have been turned off to it by how ubiquitous picture taking has become since the advent of the smartphone. Yet when I do use one of my film cameras or make a print in the darkroom, I realize what it is all about and the analog process is still very special. I have quit the whole street photography thing though. It just creeps me out to do it. I do enjoy taking pictures of people, but not in that street photography way anymore. These days it's landscapes, macro and pets . Thanks again for the enjoyable video.
@swiftangel887 жыл бұрын
You really have true talent and eye for film making and story telling, don't you dare stop. Was in SF too last summer, one photogenic place, sadly only brought my digital gear although my passion has always been film photography. We are all thrilled to see you back and look forward to your next upload.
@francochamps38557 жыл бұрын
this was great, man. welcome back.
@samuelhopely48536 жыл бұрын
This was a phenomenal film. I cannot convey how much I enjoyed this. Thank you for this! I can't believe it's taken me so long to find it.
@AaronCederberg7 жыл бұрын
Just came across your stuff via the Mamiya 7 review. Serious potential man - and there's nothing else like it, so Keep it up.
@deanengson25657 жыл бұрын
Great to see you and your cameras together again, keep up the amazing work of going out your way to find meaning! Life is just a wheel as they say!
@skaterat3216 жыл бұрын
This is a KZbin gem
@gemuerr6 жыл бұрын
I've been rewatching this video 4 times now and it's always a lovely experience. It's the best detour from the day to day hyped up shit thats on youtube.
@sebastianbrenner4767 жыл бұрын
that's a fucking great film man! keep going i love your work! :)
@HunterS05027 жыл бұрын
"Danny has an existential crisis! - Retro camera review - Ep.24."
@ohhhemmmmmgeeee7 жыл бұрын
wonderful philosophical commentary. i love your videos man. happy shooting!
@DannyPops2 жыл бұрын
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@joangilisuarez70907 жыл бұрын
Probably best video I've seen so far this year about photography and belive me i have seen many! Hope to see more of your videos soon, you have an unique an personal style that is really nice.
@AnalogueSpam6 жыл бұрын
absolutely two beautiful cameras
@ardelparis7 жыл бұрын
Worth the long wait. Keep it up!
@theborne6 жыл бұрын
I'm already into film and the cameras you showed and this video has me excited all over again. I need a road-trip. Thanks for making such a great video!
@twotwofresh6 жыл бұрын
Superb video and narration, really appreciate you sharing. Great way to make a comparison combined with a road trip
@kofthewest7 жыл бұрын
Such an amazing video, really enjoyed it! Nice to hear the thoughts behind the shots!
@MrVachoon7 жыл бұрын
I'm with you man. I found myself in a similar place last year sometime. I went big and slow at first, with 4x5 and 6x7. I wanted the time, the calculation to provoke something. Not sure what exactly... Then I downsized to the smallest most efficient camera I could find- olympus xa. Almost 0 premeditation, and all flow. I think it fits better. We'll see. I enjoy your video work! Keep fighting the good fight!
@kidkoi7 жыл бұрын
Glad ur Back!!!!
@discoverBR6 жыл бұрын
It's funny cos I feel exactly the same way about "people photography" ... I just think it's socially awkward and I don't seem to find a way to overcome it. Anyway, some photographers do say all they have to do is to give people a smile and then it's all good for both sides ... Not sure how it could be so easy tho. Very good video btw! Thanks for sharing
@petergotz55897 жыл бұрын
This was an incredibly honest and genuine exploration of photography. Seriously it brought a tear to my eye. Thanks for sharing and investing the time in this project. I'm also curious, what was the colour film you were shooting at the end of the video? Cheers, Peter
@DannyPops7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Peter, that kind of feedback is all I make these videos for. I'm happy that you were able to share the feeling. The film at the very end was Fuji Velvia.
@jllanesphoto6 жыл бұрын
Great video, great review, great photos. Keep up the good work.
@matthewfrench55397 жыл бұрын
Great storytelling! Loved the video.
@rpavich6 жыл бұрын
What an interesting and enjoyable video! BTW: the FM2 dot thing. O lit up only = correct exposure / O+ means over exposure by 1/5 to 1 stop / + only means overexposure by more than one stop, the same goes for underexposure. Really, if you keep it at the O or O+ that's fine. Overexposing by one stop is nothing for film and generally desirable...much more so than underexposing.
@stevea59856 жыл бұрын
rpavich very true it's very simple
@photog15294 жыл бұрын
I just bought an F3 HP a few weeks back on a whim...and I do notice the shutter speed/aperture is very difficult to see in the viewfinder. I just use a good external light meter, and adjust accordingly. I'm also in Texas and use The Darkroom for all of my film processing (35mm and 120).
@dzulk97 жыл бұрын
Welcome back!!
@JoeLopez7 жыл бұрын
Hey Danny, thanks for sharing. I shoot a FE2 and a recently acquired F3/T, great cameras.
@andraejulian5 жыл бұрын
I love the way you tell your story, so inspiring! Thank you so much! :)
@davidlegault27496 жыл бұрын
Excellent!
@trondsi7 жыл бұрын
The plus/minus thing is interesting. My older FM (not FM2) shows a dot next to a plus or minus or circle (correct), but if it is e.g. a little over it shows dots both next to the circle and the plus. Or maybe you would prefer the even older pointer system.
@glidephotos4 жыл бұрын
Awesome mini movie :)
@jamesmeterissian76547 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video man
@gemuerr7 жыл бұрын
I loved it!
@darth0segev7 жыл бұрын
Beautiful review. So different than other photography youtube reviews, in a good way =)
@walliswizard7 жыл бұрын
Really well made video, content was spot on in so many ways. Sad about the girl....
@vangstr7 жыл бұрын
Awesome to see your video again! I think you're great at producing content. Your script is excellent. You also have a good eye for photographing and editing footage. Regardless of what you decide to do, follow your passion and utilize your skills. Trust me, your stuff trumps many out there whom simply put out to get out and that to me is just trash.
@mamiyapress7 жыл бұрын
Nice to see you back, you have put on weight.
@DannyPops7 жыл бұрын
mamiyapress Geeee thanks!
@hugolamarche56104 жыл бұрын
Super dope video
@starastronomer6 жыл бұрын
Loved the video!. Still have the F3...best ever camera.
@GeoffT6507 жыл бұрын
Great video Danny!! Kinda where I'm at with photography.
@krzysztofzwolinski9566 жыл бұрын
Awesome video 😱👌
@bollebendik47427 жыл бұрын
amazing
@lamenza36 жыл бұрын
excellent!!
@Patsesson7 жыл бұрын
A really nice video! Good story telling also :) I am also getting into film photography myself, so thank you! Subscribed :)
@HesselFolkertsma7 жыл бұрын
Welcome back :) I agree with Uniden
@zizaopel7 жыл бұрын
Good to see you back :)
@gowthamannesarasa5817 жыл бұрын
great video
@ahamedzacki9004 жыл бұрын
Love this ❤️ it was like a movie dude 💙
@wd9283 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! Is the focusing split prism focusing? Was it easy to focus? Thank you! Great video!
@hakimihamizi48353 жыл бұрын
he used his skin tone replacing the grey card... cool
@MANILAFILMCAMERACLUB7 жыл бұрын
This is really a great video. I remember watching your review for your Hasselblad, made a good impact on my purchase. You should have more subscribers. Keep it up.
@DannyPops7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for still watching Albert! I appreciate the feedback.
@promospray7 жыл бұрын
if people ask you to shoot them on their iphones/cam`s you could ask them back for posing to make your film photo of them. let the film fill yr life up. again. greetings from Ukraine.
@btrdangerdan20107 жыл бұрын
I feel the same Dan, I want to challenge myself this summer on what pictures I want to take. I love aviation as a career and photography as a hobby. What if I somehow combined both? -Daniel
@felipedolce7 жыл бұрын
Man... I missed you.
@DimitrisPapadopoulos19807 жыл бұрын
At 1:25 the Prism is not locked into position ! Having many Nikon SLRs i should tell that a comparison between different models will not be valid as they are built for different purpose. F3 is a Pro camera with a HUGE system to customize it. with FM2n You take your eyes, some roles of film and climb Himalaya , you get down with pictures... About the matter with the meter.... Have you tried ever the Nikon FE or FE2 ???? These two are perfect but battery depended...
@DannyPops7 жыл бұрын
I know, it was too late to reshoot on some shots where I hadn't locked it back on. It's true they were made for different echelons of photography work, however in nowadays context they are an interesting comparison for nikon interested film shooters.
@ackamack1017 жыл бұрын
In the end which did you enjoy using more? F3 or FM2? I don't think you said in the video.
@Frisenette7 жыл бұрын
So they paid top dollar for two pristine copies of each and didn't put the viewfinder correctly on. ;-P F3 all the way. Speeds above 1000 is very rarely useful. And will result in a more fragile shutter. Flash sync above 60 needs an way too powerful flash to make sense.
@Blueangel2903936 жыл бұрын
Nikkormat FT3.
@aryaputraperdana10764 жыл бұрын
Would you rather pick the fm2 or the f3?
@W0mpa6 жыл бұрын
5th time im watching this... Great stuff 😁
@kmreddy-du2lb6 жыл бұрын
I have recently purchased NIKON FM2N with a lense sigma AF UC Zoom 28-70/2.8 from a local dealer. The camera is in good condition but with the lense it's doubtful because I think he given me a wrong lense. I'm just a new to slr Film Photography. Please suggest me some advise whether the above mentioned lens that is sigma AF UC Zoom 28-70/2.8 is suitable for nikon fm2n or not.
@crypticfilm7 жыл бұрын
this was informing yet a bit depressing
@raceface_m25797 жыл бұрын
The questions of why we take photos really made me question why we do nowadays..
@morepassionfoo7 жыл бұрын
Why'd you drive on the altamont pass?
@betultemel74644 жыл бұрын
Canon ae1 vs nikon fm2? Which one do you think?
@calvinwu38614 жыл бұрын
Are you Texan Danny?
@KevinVelazquezAniPower7 жыл бұрын
Can't tell if you were joking about the girlfriend part or not
@DaBoxingProfessor6 жыл бұрын
Hi, question about zoom H6. What gain level do you use for voice over and do you edit audio like on a software?
@Households12347 жыл бұрын
Do you have to put your face in the photos???
@amzaaulia16967 жыл бұрын
How do you get those camera and lenses in a very good condition?