My digital camera is ruining...
p.1 #1My digital camera is ruining...
My digital camera is ruining film! Or rather, ruining how I take film pics.
After getting the Z5ii and only afterwards reviving two film cameras I find myself forgetting to consider exposure until I've wasted a frame or two or three. Yeesh. I mean, the Nikkormat has an easy-to-use light meter but I just don't think about it. In the old days considering exposure was a ubiquitous part of the process (and you knew that already). Even with all manual-focus lenses, the Z5ii makes it too easy.
I need to check into re-hab or something. Or spring the bucks for a 'spensive modern do-everything zoom and then I can just go click, click, click, click, click, click, click, click, click, click, mostly wasted but what the heck, it's only bytes. No thought required. But then, I'm halfway forgetting to think anyway.
This old dog learned some new tricks but needs to re-learn the old ones.
After getting the Z5ii and only afterwards reviving two film cameras I find myself forgetting to consider exposure until I've wasted a frame or two or three. Yeesh. I mean, the Nikkormat has an easy-to-use light meter but I just don't think about it. In the old days considering exposure was a ubiquitous part of the process (and you knew that already). Even with all manual-focus lenses, the Z5ii makes it too easy.
I need to check into re-hab or something. Or spring the bucks for a 'spensive modern do-everything zoom and then I can just go click, click, click, click, click, click, click, click, click, click, mostly wasted but what the heck, it's only bytes. No thought required. But then, I'm halfway forgetting to think anyway.
This old dog learned some new tricks but needs to re-learn the old ones.
May 03, 2026 at 05:23 AM
p.1 #2My digital camera is ruining...
How one uses a tool is totally dependent on the person…not the tool. If digital makes you go click, click, click…that’s you. If you just mindlessly press the shutter without thought…that’s you.
May 03, 2026 at 07:16 AM
p.1 #3My digital camera is ruining...
As Kurtz says as he expires, “the horror .. the horror”
I’m sure there is a 12 step program for recovering digital shooters.
I’m sure there is a 12 step program for recovering digital shooters.
May 03, 2026 at 07:27 AM
p.1 #4My digital camera is ruining...
In general, the more thought and time you invest in an image, the better the result. I assume this works for film or digital.
May 03, 2026 at 08:47 AM
p.1 #5My digital camera is ruining...
Well, ahem, when someone posts a bit of self-deprecating humor (even if it has a grain of truth), you aren't supposed to post serious responses agreeing with it! Especially when the advice given is obvious. But it is good to know that 12-step programs are available. 
Much of the pics I've taken with film involve my sweetie and sometimes other folks standing around waiting. Which means I'm hurrying. Just take the shot and move along, okay? (Yeesh. Oh wait, I said that already.)
Much of the pics I've taken with film involve my sweetie and sometimes other folks standing around waiting. Which means I'm hurrying. Just take the shot and move along, okay? (Yeesh. Oh wait, I said that already.)
May 03, 2026 at 03:04 PM
p.1 #6My digital camera is ruining...
Jim, if it makes you feel any better I love your pictures. Especially the old ones. I even like the under/over exposed ones.
May 03, 2026 at 03:33 PM
p.1 #7My digital camera is ruining...
geekcop wrote:
Jim, if it makes you feel any better I love your pictures. Especially the old ones. I even like the under/over exposed ones.
Thank you! Yes, I feel much better now!
Now I need to do two things. Take some new old pics and remember to check exposure first.
(My Nikkormat has a roll nearly finished. Soon we shall see.)
Jim, if it makes you feel any better I love your pictures. Especially the old ones. I even like the under/over exposed ones.
Thank you! Yes, I feel much better now!
Now I need to do two things. Take some new old pics and remember to check exposure first.
(My Nikkormat has a roll nearly finished. Soon we shall see.)
May 03, 2026 at 05:15 PM
p.1 #8My digital camera is ruining...
jimmuller wrote:
Thank you! Yes, I feel much better now!
Now I need to do two things. Take some new old pics and remember to check exposure first.
(My Nikkormat has a roll nearly finished. Soon we shall see.)
Exposure shmosure - just point and shoot!
The beauty of film - you either get your shot or you have created ‘art’….
geekcop wrote
Jim, if it makes you feel any better I love your pictures. Especially the old ones. I even like the under/over exposed ones.Now I need to do two things. Take some new old pics and remember to check exposure first.
(My Nikkormat has a roll nearly finished. Soon we shall see.)
Exposure shmosure - just point and shoot!
The beauty of film - you either get your shot or you have created ‘art’….
May 04, 2026 at 10:20 AM
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p.1 #9My digital camera is ruining...
If it's a great shot, you meant to do that!
If it sucks...well, you meant to do that too!!
If it sucks...well, you meant to do that too!!
May 04, 2026 at 10:22 AM
p.1 #10My digital camera is ruining...
I don't know why you guys bother with these cameras that have all these stupid exposure settings.
Reto4life.
Reto4life.
May 04, 2026 at 10:24 AM
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p.1 #12My digital camera is ruining...
OffTrail wrote:
I don't know why you guys bother with these cameras that have all these stupid exposure settings.
Reto4life.
#holga4evah
I don't know why you guys bother with these cameras that have all these stupid exposure settings.
Reto4life.
#holga4evah
May 04, 2026 at 10:50 AM
p.1 #13My digital camera is ruining...
It's been said you could die from exposure. That's why you need to check it. Very dangerous.
May 04, 2026 at 11:07 AM
p.1 #14My digital camera is ruining...
madNbad wrote:
Reto4life.The OG
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54166538296_38ec1d6297_c.jpg
I have a version from Superheadz. The rubber coating is all disintegrating and too gross to touch. There's still an old roll of film in it lol
OffTrail wrote
I don't know why you guys bother with these cameras that have all these stupid exposure settings.Reto4life.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54166538296_38ec1d6297_c.jpg
I have a version from Superheadz. The rubber coating is all disintegrating and too gross to touch. There's still an old roll of film in it lol
May 04, 2026 at 01:00 PM
p.1 #16My digital camera is ruining...
James Markus wrote:
In general, the more thought and time you invest in an image, the better the result. I assume this works for film or digital.
With some genres, the image is gone while you’re thinking…
In general, the more thought and time you invest in an image, the better the result. I assume this works for film or digital.
With some genres, the image is gone while you’re thinking…
May 04, 2026 at 03:09 PM
p.1 #17My digital camera is ruining...
Desmolicious wrote:
Thank you! Yes, I feel much better now!
Now I need to do two things. Take some new old pics and remember to check exposure first.
(My Nikkormat has a roll nearly finished. Soon we shall see.)Exposure shmosure - just point and shoot!
The beauty of film - you either get your shot or you have created ‘art’….
From what I’ve seen posted…we have a bunch of artists here at FM.
jimmuller wrote
geekcop wrote
Jim, if it makes you feel any better I love your pictures. Especially the old ones. I even like the under/over exposed ones.Now I need to do two things. Take some new old pics and remember to check exposure first.
(My Nikkormat has a roll nearly finished. Soon we shall see.)
The beauty of film - you either get your shot or you have created ‘art’….
From what I’ve seen posted…we have a bunch of artists here at FM.
May 04, 2026 at 03:40 PM
p.1 #18My digital camera is ruining...
chez wrote:
Thank you! Yes, I feel much better now!
Now I need to do two things. Take some new old pics and remember to check exposure first.
(My Nikkormat has a roll nearly finished. Soon we shall see.)Exposure shmosure - just point and shoot!
The beauty of film - you either get your shot or you have created ‘art’….From what I’ve seen posted…we have a bunch of artists here at FM.
It is indeed a talented group!
Desmolicious wrote
jimmuller wrote
geekcop wrote
Jim, if it makes you feel any better I love your pictures. Especially the old ones. I even like the under/over exposed ones.Now I need to do two things. Take some new old pics and remember to check exposure first.
(My Nikkormat has a roll nearly finished. Soon we shall see.)
The beauty of film - you either get your shot or you have created ‘art’….
It is indeed a talented group!
May 04, 2026 at 03:47 PM
p.1 #19My digital camera is ruining...
You want old cameras? My first. Well, I had to share it with my twin brother. Life has never been the same since.
Circa 1957, I believe. It was a long time ago.
FirstCamera by James Muller, on Flickr
Taken with 55mm f/3.5 AI Micro.
Circa 1957, I believe. It was a long time ago.
FirstCamera by James Muller, on FlickrTaken with 55mm f/3.5 AI Micro.
May 04, 2026 at 04:32 PM
p.1 #20My digital camera is ruining...
jimmuller wrote:
You want old cameras? My first. Well, I had to share it with my twin brother. Life has never been the same since.
Circa 1957, I believe. It was a long time ago.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55249443321_1b1378f59b_b.jpgFirstCamera by James Muller, on Flickr
Taken with 55mm f/3.5 AI Micro.
You should use it! I use regular 120 film in my 620 camera - all I do is trim off the edges of the film spool, and use a regular 620 spool as the receiver.
You want old cameras? My first. Well, I had to share it with my twin brother. Life has never been the same since.
Circa 1957, I believe. It was a long time ago.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55249443321_1b1378f59b_b.jpgFirstCamera by James Muller, on Flickr
Taken with 55mm f/3.5 AI Micro.
You should use it! I use regular 120 film in my 620 camera - all I do is trim off the edges of the film spool, and use a regular 620 spool as the receiver.
May 04, 2026 at 10:35 PM