10 Reasons Why…
… I won't give up using my 35mm film SLR (not in any particular order):
1. I love that loud distinct "click" when I depress the shutter button.
2. I love seeing the rewind knob rotate whenever I advance the film.
3. I love knowing that I can make an image (at 1/90 of a sec.) even if my battery is dead.
4. I love knowing that I can use 3200 ISO speed film when I photograph in very low light situations.
5. I love the look of my color prints after shooting with Velvia slide film.
6. I love the feel and the weight of an all metal camera body.
7. I love the permanence of negatives and slides (as long as you don't lose the shoe box!)
8. I love the look of my B&W prints after shooting with Kodak BN print film.
9. I love that gritty, grindy sound the self-timer makes before the shutter is automatically tripped.
10. I love how the film canister drops into mid-air and into my open palm after rewinding and popping open the camera back. I actually do this on purpose and say "Tada!" when it hits my hand.
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I love mine because it”s not three grand and under glass at the shop!
There is definitely something about the grain of film that makes me feel warm and fuzzy.
Nice post!
I like know that my (dad’s) camera will probably keep on ticking even after I don’t!
1. Totally agree!
2. I don’t usually notice this, but I do love turning the film advance lever.
3. Agree! When my DSLR arrived, it was raining for several days. The first time I took it out for taking pictures, the battery ran out because I had been playing with it at home and didn’t recharge it!
4. Agree, and you gotta love the grain.
7. Totally agree.
10. I will try this soon