Why I'm Learning 35mm Film Photography in 2022

[@bcegerton]

Some excellent work there Mike, I need to get a film developed and get out more with film, may take the EOS 300 out today but I do like the feel of my Pentax Cameras, got the KM and the K1000. Wouldn’t mind that camera you’ve got though

[@MikeChudley]

Thanks Brian! The 300 is really good though haha

[@bcegerton]

@@MikeChudley Didn’t get out till later on so too dark for the 300, no high asa film

[@WaitAMinute1989]

I bought mine back in '79, still works, just purchased the Canon AE-1 Program. I switch between shooting film and digital with my Canon 7D

[@dalehammond1749]

Fun video. I purchased my first AE-1 back in 1983. I started with a Brownie back in the 50's. I still have the photos and negatives from all the days since. I've lost almost all the digital pictures I've taken over the last couple decades.

[@jordanjoestar8839]

Highly recommend the Olympus OM-1 or OM-2 systems if anybody is looking to get into shooting on 35mm. Also, has the shutter speed on the lens mount so you never have to take your eye away to adjust settings. At a sub $250 mark, they will stand toe to toe with nearly any 35mm SLR. Lenses that rival Leica, body durability that rivals Hasselbad, and a viewfinder that stands alone as one of the best, both new and old. Not many are onto it yet (luckily) but that window is closing as people are realizing they just simply are better than nearly any SLR within 20 years of its production, and NONE match it at the same price! It's always the shooter more than the camera, but my OM2 pictures rival the ones from my brand new Sony mirrorless.

[@trident6017]

very timely mate! I also bought AE-1 last week. I'm so excited to shoot it. I love how you compose your shots! Great work!

[@danielricci8537]

Advancing the film is such a satisfying feeling

[@MikeChudley]

The best feeling! 😂👌🏻

[@Felrock12]

It's very satisfying when of course the film doesn't break when you do it and also when it actually rolls the film as it should because sometimes you f-up

[@benjdeck]

My father used to own this camera and I'm planning to own one soon.

[@peteb5461]

Welcome to the AE-1 family :) I use a Canon P adapter and use my M42 Takumar Lenses, in particular the 8 element 50mm 1.4 radioactive.... Enjoy mate, they are brilliant cameras....

[@ryejack]

Love it! I've been shooting film again this last year, after about 18 years break from it. There is definitely a different experience shooting film that I find refreshing. In our crazy digital world, it's nice to slow down and work with analog devices once in a while. I'll still shoot digital photography, but I'm having much more fun with film right now.

[@mmariattheresa]

Yaaay! I just started film photography and i have the same camera! Sooo much funnn!! Film does make you appreciate photography even more.

[@MikeChudley]

It definitely makes you appreciate photography, that’s for sure

[@lensman5762]

Digital ' photography ' is exactly what it is, a virtual reconstruction of the world around us by the microcomputer inside the camera and the subsequent use of software to give the Data captured by the camera, shape, form and colour that our brains expect. It has its roots in military and scientific use of sensors to collect data that used to be recorded on film by chemical reactions and process. It is cold and soulless and it has been dumbed down to appeal to the masses. I don't mean any disrespect BtW, it is just how it is. To use film effciently, a certain level of understanding of the science of optics, chemicals, and mechanics of a film camera is required. Most of the younger generation of digital photographers, sadly lack any undersanding of the process. I admire those who are returning to film for the right reasons, and not using it as a badge of ' credibility ' in a world where the definintion of the caliber of a photographer is defined by what kind of iPhone or how expensive a digital camera they can afford to buy. Good on you for trying film, and learning the basics of photography.

[@johnlarsson4437]

This is awesome and I especially respect and relate to your explanation. I shoot digital as well but shooting film is such a different experience. I started my return to film with a Nikon F100. I love it, however, just like you, I desired a more basic analogue experience and that desire has sent me deeper info film photography with full mechanical cameras. I'm still trying new (to me) films and enjoying the ups and downs of the experience. You mentioned trying CineStill film in this video. I've yet to try any CineStill colour film, but I highly recommend trying some BWXX from them. This was great and I'm looking forward to following your experience with film.

[@MikeChudley]

Thanks John! Really appreciate this comment. I will be trying black and white for sure. I’ll get a whole bunch of film bought then start making the videos! I can’t wait

[@anatorres2513]

I love shooting with my canon a-1. When I’m actually able to get I to town. I live in the middle of nowhere USA so… yeah not going to be much anytime soon with these gas prices 😂. Great video want to go back to London so bad. When I was there I don’t have any cameras 🤦🏽‍♀️ so don’t have any good photos from my short study abroad sadly. Wish I could move to England.

[@henryrogers5500]

Great video! And you got some really nice results with both types of film stock. I also have the Canon AE-1 and I love it! I also have the Canon FTb QL that came out a few years earlier and is all mechanical except for the meter. Keep up the good work! Your joy and enthusiasm for film photography is obvious and contagious.

[@MikeChudley]

Ayy thanks Henry! Appreciate that 👌🏻

[@johndondilla9211]

Really do like the ride shot! They're all great to be fair!

[@MikeChudley]

Cheers man! Southend providing the shots again haha

[@portraitblake]

Cinnestill 800 is so 🔥🔥🔥

[@jasonchen2697]

love your photos!!!

[@MikeChudley]

Thanks Jason!

[@stevenharper6888]

I still have my old 35mm Pentax I bought in 1995. I fancy giving it ago again! 👍

[@MikeChudley]

Definitely should!

[@metastaticmince2386]

yeah! PEEEEENNTAX!

[@kurtsteiner8384]

I have used film since i was 8 thats 50 years or more. And still use film. Its a good medium for photography. My first xamera was out of a corn flake packet. Totally manual you neede to know how to shoot the scene. Had several others of a simular nature over the years. From zenth to canon some cameras dont exist thesedays. I have one digital camera that works a fujifilm finepix s6500 fd. Its not bad for travel. But you cant change the lenses and dont have a hot shoe which can be a bind. The rest i use canon i have two about 30 years old 50e and 10s canon s with a selection of prime and zoom lenses. Film gives you time to compose a shot unlike digital thats like a machinegun camera.

[@JimmyShixin]

nailed the nostalgic intro! looking forward to seeing the shots :)

[@MikeChudley]

Ayy thanks dude!

[@ChaChaDiaries]

Love overexposing Portra 400 to ISO 200. I have never shot it box speed. Excited for your journey with film.

[@MikeChudley]

Something I didn’t mention was that a lot of these were box speed 200 but actually shot at 100. Thanks for watching 👊🏻👊🏻

[@ChaChaDiaries]

@@MikeChudley oh cool. i’ve always just 200 films on 200. definitely will give it a try shooting 100.

[@thephiltographer]

Such a clean camera!

[@MikeChudley]

Looks so good right!

[@thephiltographer]

@@MikeChudley yeah man. How are you enjoying film so far? I'm currently shooting through my first roll of black and white

[@arneheeringa96]

Well done Mike. Developing BW Film and print is a lot of fun by the way. You can develop with coffee, beer, wine, paracetamol etc. too.

[@T-Prime848]

Good shots man Well I kinda share the same interest like you I have been shooting Digital on the streets since 2014 but recently I bought a Canon Eos 300 and a Canon AL-1 I did this to try something different as you said It’s very important for any street photographer to shoot some Analog to get the real nostalgic vibe …

[@MikeChudley]

Yeah that’s the one! Sounds like you’ve been through a very similar journey!

[@CineFrames123]

Shot my first roll of B & W and I couldn't be happier. Such an involving process with the AE-1. Got my roll processed at Analogue films near Liverpool Street for a pretty decent price. Wanted to ask where you processed yours. Great video man

[@MikeChudley]

Ahh nice nice! I went to Phoenix photography in Rayleigh!

[@neklamp2431]

I liked the photos!

[@elwick_photo]

Got one of these sat in my mums attic somewhere 🤣 interesting to see how it works, really should get it out and try it out!

[@MikeChudley]

You definitely need to get that out!!!

[@tfylhk]

You may try B/W film and self development & own scan, this could be interesting for you

[@_reggee_]

Love the vibe here Rudolph🔥 I mean *Mike

[@MikeChudley]

😂😂

[@deathfellow6737]

How you print your photos ?

[@snapplemedia2425]

it's such a good looking camera. so early btw haha. my dad has one but not sure if it still works great video mate

[@MikeChudley]

Ayyy early gang. Thanks for watching! You should definitely check if it works!

[@AndrewKnepper]

The film trend is real!

[@MikeChudley]

Very real

[@AntmystaTV]

I find when I am shooting with a film camera I am super picky with what I shoot. I think the reason behind that is because I only have 36 shots haha.

[@Felrock12]

This makes me want to go out in the city with my at-1 and shoot in the street. What type of film do you recommend?

[@MikeChudley]

Yeaah you should! - Portra 400 is great

[@RenelFrazer]

I love film photography and I love looking t work from photographers before the digital age when there was no Lightroom or photoshop. Nothing against modern photography because there’s still a lot of creativity and art that goes into it but it took a lot more skill to shoot film photography. Just my opinion

[@chansuri608]

How do you color gradeing your video? Is it any lut you use? Thanks.

[@MikeChudley]

Which parts? They’re all edited differently haha - thanks for watching

[@chansuri608]

@@MikeChudley first 22 seconds of the video, especially all 3 camera scenes. Thank you :)

[@daktarioskarvannederhosen2568]

i enjoyed photography far, far more before the age of the digital camera.

[@stevenharper6888]

Good old Southend again 👍

[@MikeChudley]

Yea ✌🏻

[@stevenharper6888]

Don’t forget to call in at ‘Old Leigh’ close by. Reckon you might like it 👍

[@T3yte]

Honestly I think influencers have ruined the documentary/street photography space, the genre of photography is more about composition narrative and subjects rather just than bokeh and influencer edits

[@MikeChudley]

I agree with this. I don’t think it’s “ruined” but I see a lot of what you’re saying.

[@paulstevenson200]

You are letting yourself down with the bloody Muzak. If I want muzak I will seek it out but this is supposed to be a photography channel.

[@anthonyvu749]

were you in aperture priority or just letting the camera do the work?

[@MikeChudley]

All manual