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Does anyone here still shoot film?

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steezemeister
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if so, any good shots to share?

what camera do you use, what do you like about film, etc
Aug 24 2010 8:18PM
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Ben.
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Just found a bunch of rolls I never had developed. Sending em in this week to get done.
Aug 16 2013 4:41PM
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PacificRimJob
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Been shooting around today on one of these. Full program mode rangefinder. Just focus and fire. So fun.

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Aug 16 2013 5:01PM
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bo0b
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I was wondering how much it usually costs you guys to get your film developed. My B&W film I just sent out through London Drugs just cost $20 for medium quality images burnt to a CD, and high quality was $50.
Aug 16 2013 10:00PM
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No.Quarter
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Im in the same boat. It is ~$8 to devolop and $5 for standard CD and $13 for HQ CD.

I am debating whether i want to just get it developed and a CD (and what quality). Or get it developed and invest in a good scanner. Or wait until next semester or next year to develop it myself at school.
Aug 17 2013 12:04AM
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PacificRimJob
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It depends what I'm shooting. Honestly, if it's just some cheap fujicolor stuff that I pick up in bulk, I'll take it to the rite aid down the street. They do an alright job anyways.

If I'm shooting B/W, I of course just develop on my own, and if I'm doing Slide film, or Portra or something, I'm taking it to the lab 2 blocks away from me.
Aug 17 2013 1:00AM
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No.Quarter
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Im planning on just taking it to a drugstore if it is c41. If my understanding is right, c41 is generally the same result wherever you take it. ( please correct me if im wrong)
Aug 17 2013 1:10AM
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TWoods
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besides the fingerprints, scratches and dirt that a drug store will likely give you. I would suggest a lab, they will be kind to your film!
Aug 17 2013 3:28AM
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Laurent.
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HEMA: Just 3 Bucks for developing.

I scan the negatives myself.
Aug 17 2013 5:28AM
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bo0b
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Yeah I could do that, unfortunately I don't have a scanner, so I guess I'm stuck with the highway robbery.
Aug 17 2013 10:41AM
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CliffyByro
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just left a ton of film in to get developed and scanned, prepare yourselves for a dump
Aug 17 2013 10:48AM
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zbphoto
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Dumps aren't allowed in PYBP anymore, they just can't handle that much quality photography in one sitting. /photodouche
Aug 17 2013 12:09PM
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loganimlach
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* can't handle that many mediocre skate jam shots in one sitting. /photodouchier
Aug 17 2013 12:16PM
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CliffyByro
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fuck the police
Aug 17 2013 12:35PM
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Randy_Quench
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threads for when I have some extra money in the budget for a film setup
Aug 17 2013 1:09PM
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bo0b
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I've been taking a look at film scanners, and the Epson perfection V500 photo seems like a reasonable choice on a budget. I was wondering if anybody has used it or a scanner like it and how the quality was. I just shoot film on the side of digital and paying 25-50 dollars for every set is just too much.
Aug 18 2013 10:57PM
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1337
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get a v600

FYI, you can get these for $150 from Epson refurb, that's what I did, mine came in brand new shape

http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/jsp/Product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&sku=B11B198011-N
Aug 18 2013 11:03PM
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bo0b
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Thanks a lot Jamie.
Aug 19 2013 1:50AM
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Laurent.
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That thing costs 225 minimum over here, and that's in funny Euro so that makes it 300$

I need to stop thinking about how cheap you Americans can get the same things.
Aug 19 2013 1:59AM
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TWoods
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I have one and I hate it.
Aug 19 2013 2:01AM
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JuliusJ
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No, you just posted basically the same shot like 50 fucking times.
Aug 19 2013 2:20AM
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JuliusJ
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What's HEMA?
Aug 19 2013 2:21AM
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TijmenDal
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It's a Dutch chain store. They sell 3-packs of decent-looking color film (200 and 400 speed) for like 7€ and they develop it for you for that price as well. Pretty fucking awesome.
Aug 19 2013 4:49AM
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TijmenDal
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If you're just going to shoot 135 film, get a dedicated scanner for that. A Minolta Dualscan will be much better than a flatbed.
Aug 19 2013 4:50AM
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bo0b
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Why is that? So far I've read mostly positive things and seen some really nice sample images but I'd like to hear your side.
Aug 19 2013 11:12AM
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JuliusJ
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I want that.
Aug 19 2013 3:02PM
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Laurent.
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They are slowly expanding to Germany, France and Luxumbourg right now.
Maybe in 2140 they will have stores in the U.S.A.

This is shot with their 200 ISO film, no clue who actually makes the film. it's pretty neutral and forgiving so perfect as a basic film to just have in stock at all times, especially for the price.

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Aug 19 2013 4:43PM
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TijmenDal
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Most people on here van a V500/600, but then again, most on here don't really know much about scanning film. Get a dedicated film scanner.
Aug 19 2013 5:02PM
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1337
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people hate the v500/600 etc series because the film holders SUCK. Like terribly. I would definitely advise a dedicated 35mm scanner if you know you wont experiment with 120
Aug 19 2013 5:14PM
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bo0b
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What are the reasons other than fillm holders that you guys don't like the v500/600 and would prefer a dedicated 35mm scanner.
Aug 19 2013 5:23PM
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Aenigma
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I've never noticed any real issues with my v700, although I also haven't ever scanned 35mm with it. It does make really nice scans of 4x5 and 8x10, however...
Aug 19 2013 5:25PM
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TWoods
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Sorry, that was not helpful at all, haha.

I can NOT get a good scan out of it. I used to get better scans out of it, but I think it's broken (I don't use it often and I baby it) and it won't focus at all. The scans are legitimately shit - like, I can't get a scan out of it that doesn't look like shit with a 1000 px long edge (which is like, tumblr quality)

It's a great flatbed though, for doing design work. It just sucks for film scanning, like, terribly. I know some people who have gotten good scans, maybe they have a good copy... But I've read a lot of people having problems with it and seen plenty of poor examples from others as well.
Aug 19 2013 6:26PM
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TijmenDal
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The bigger the neg, the better it scans.
For 35mm film, the way flatbed scanners work just doesn't cut it.
Aug 19 2013 7:22PM
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bo0b
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Any recommendations for 35mm scanners in the sub-300 price range?
Aug 19 2013 8:14PM
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Balto
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Plustek opticfilm. There are a number of different models, 7600 dpi or 8100/8200 are what I would go for. Might need to buy used
Aug 20 2013 11:40AM
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