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  • Bit of a Mini Film Photography Revolution?

       
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    Hamish Gill
    Published on 02-12-11 01:06 PM
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    I have to say, I'm so pleased with the uptake and level of interest in the http://www.realphotographersforum.co...mpetition.html I was worried that people wouldn't be enough interested in shooting film to give it a go!
    I have been very pleasantly surprised.



    As i mentioned in the email i just sent out its been great to see not only an interest in the challenge, but people also following up with buying more cameras, fixing them, shooting with them, learning about home developing etc! and more importantly for me ... I have got back into deving my own films!!

    Honestly, i'm so pleased! And i know from emails i have received i'm not the only one who is very happy to see this happening!

    The thing with film photography is that however much digital has made things easier ... actually, the slightly harder path of shooting film, the wait to get those shots and the satisfaction of viewing them is always greater than that with digital!

    I'm never going to say one is "better" than the other, they both have their merits and in terms of quality... well find the right two people with opposing views on the subject and watch it turn in to a slagging match ...
    To be honest im not interested in "quality" difference ...
    What I'm talking about here is the experience of taking photos with a film camera!
    It is quite simply, in many respects, more fun!

    With that in mind, im writing this thread in the hope that i can encourage more people to not only take part in the http://www.realphotographersforum.co...mpetition.html but to also consider film photography as an extension of your digital hobby!

    So what do we think?
    Who is up for a bit of an RPF Film Photography Revolution?
    This article was originally published in forum thread: Bit of a Mini Film Photography Revolution? started by Hamish Gill View original post
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    Comments 19 Comments
    1. Kev Pugh's Avatar
      I game, whats the plan??
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    1. Brian Moore's Avatar
      Im in! (But then,...I've been in since I was a kid.)
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    1. Hamish Gill's Avatar
      TAKE MORE PHOTOS WITH FILM CAMERAS!!

      I dont have a plan as such my mate, just encourage, shoot and enjoy the use of film ...
      Us with the know, help those without the know etc!
      If you can think of some more solid plan of action ... then shoot!

      Reply
    1. Dan Cattermole's Avatar
      You know my answer on that hams!
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    1. Dave Moss's Avatar
      I agree its more fun with film simply because you have the excitment or trepidation of how its going to turn out.
      Reply
    1. Allan Batchelor's Avatar
      Not sure where to start IF I tried to dev my own lol

      Im game to get into it tho if I can
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    1. Allan Batchelor's Avatar
      Not sure where to start IF I tried to dev my own lol

      Im game to get into it tho if I can
      Reply
    1. Joan West's Avatar
      And if you don't or can't process yourself.....http://www.wedevelopfilms.co.uk/ try us
      Reply
    1. Joan West's Avatar
      35mm colour & B&W, 120/220 colour & B&W, XP2, C41 B&W process....we do 'em all.....
      Reply
    1. Chris Dodkin's Avatar
      I'm off to shoot some film at the beach!

      Reply
    1. Robert L. Bishop's Avatar
      Film is way more fun than digital. Saying that, I did spend about 5 hours over the weekend scanning loads of negs, which isn't really that fun. Will post some of the results soon
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    1. Ben Jennings's Avatar
      Do you ever get the feeling that sometimes everyone is copying each other? Could be coincidence, but it seems strange that Gizmodo would run this as the mini film revolution happens here, it may be good, it may be bad. But hey at least someone else is pushing the film out there again.Welcome to Film Photography Week | Gizmodo UK
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    1. Andy Boardman's Avatar
      If it is of help to anyone I have some great prices on Ilford black & white materials.I have a small list of some popular items which are listed below if of interest.
      If you need more help feel free to contact me.
      Ilford film & chemical specials



      FP4 135-24 £3.50 135-36 £4.50

      HP5 135-24 £3.50 135-36 £4.50



      Delta 100 135-24 £4.50 135-36 £5.50

      Delta 400 135-24 £4.50 135-36 £5.50



      FP4 120 £3.70 HP5 120 £3.70

      Delta100 120 £4.50 Delta 400 120 £4.50



      FP4 5x4 25pk £34.50 HP5 5x4 25pk £34.50 Delta 100 5x4 25pk £34.50



      Multigrade paper gloss/pearl

      5x7 25pk £8.00 5x7 100pk £21.00



      8x10 25pk £16.00 8x10 50pk £23.00 8x10 100pk £45.00



      Ilfosol 3 500ml £7.00



      Ilfostop 500ml £5.00



      Multigrade developer 1ltr £9.00 5ltr £30.00



      Rapid fixer 1ltr £10.00 5ltr £27.00



      ALL PRICES INC VAT
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    1. Hamish Gill's Avatar
      nice one andy, perhaps you could start a separate thread in the trade ads section ...
      RPF loyalty discounts are always welcome heh
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    1. Andy Boardman's Avatar
      Sorry Hamish, if you want I can delete it & move it over to the trade area if better for you.
      cheers
      Andy
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    1. Chris Dodkin's Avatar
      Quote Originally Posted by Ben Jennings View Post
      Do you ever get the feeling that sometimes everyone is copying each other? Could be coincidence, but it seems strange that Gizmodo would run this as the mini film revolution happens here, it may be good, it may be bad. But hey at least someone else is pushing the film out there again.Welcome to Film Photography Week | Gizmodo UK
      Gizomodo - copying!

      It has been known - just goes to show that Hamish and RPF set the trends
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    1. Hamish Gill's Avatar
      Yes, well, despite our size it is my belief that this would not be the first time we have been copied ... But I might be wrong ... It might be my ego ...
      And I don't mind anyway, of other more powerful sites are willing to encourage people to learn the joys of shooting film then they they should!
      Reply
    1. Chris Dodkin's Avatar
      Didn't the mighty DPR nick you're articles idea Hamish?
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    1. Hamish Gill's Avatar
      Hmmm, I have no proof of course, but I did make the mistake of emailing them to ask them if they might do a peice on us telling them how we are a user generated ezine ... About a month or so later they started the user generated articles aspect of thier site!

      Possibly a coincidence, and I wouldn't want to make any solid accusations ... They are bigger than me! ...

      The email I sent them is dated and contained within the admin area of this forum though

      As I said though, I don't care, of someone thinks my ideas on how to implement vbullitin to make a good website are good enough to copy ... Well, I'll take it as a compliment!
      And anyway, DPR is full of morons that ruin the place ...
      Ita like a pub int it! I rather go to a nice pub with a few nice people than a nice pub with 100000 twats hanging around the place ... And once those twats are there, and set the atoms ... Try changing it!! All the non twats will just go else where... Like here
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