I have been considering exactly that, but haven't done anything yet. Kodak announced they are bringing Ektachrome back in 35mm and movie film. Also maybe Kodachrome?
I won't get into a debate film vs digital, because digital wins on most points. But here is the thing. I have been doing photography since about 1968. First as a hobby, then for many years as a commercial advertising photographer (where shooting 4x5 was considered small format). As a hobby, which is all I do now, I miss the old days of grabbing a couple rolls of Kodachrome and the F2 and going out shooting for a day. Afterwards, drop the film at the lab, wait a few days and your done. Print anything that looks good.
I realized a few years back that what I enjoy about photography is being outside, seeing great things, and trying to capture them in 2 dimensions as well as I can. After that, I'm done.
With digital there is so much to do after the capture. And I hate being in front of the computer. The software keeps changing, and if you don't keep up with that, your new camera's files will not be recognized. Again, this isn't about whether film or digital is better, just answering why I would consider returning to film.
Jan 12, 2017 at 10:10 AM
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