Photograph and Camera talk

[Marc2706]

@alexxedge
Very inspiring Alex! I also go to Japan in two weeks and was considering to use my analog M6 TTL, but I hate the trouble at the airport with my film rolls and the discussions about hand checking the film. Did you have any problems at the Tokyo airport with your film rolls?

I shoot a lot of my portraits with film and it really so much fun. This portrait from Jade was taken with a Leica M6 TTL and on vintage 1.4/50 Summilux

[alexxedge]

@pechelman those imaged are so good! Work has been stupid busy. I’ll make a post soon. I got the goods. Haha

[alexxedge]

@Marc2706 now thats a portrait! I love this. I will say, I’m lucky in my city that my airport is super cool about hand checks for film. Haneda in Tokyo, was so prepared. They spotted not “do not X-ray - film” bag before I made it to the trays and were ready for me. Don’t let it deter you.

[alexxedge]

Here’s some of my favorites so far, that are on phone! All shot on my M5 with various film stocks including: Cinestill 400D, Fuji Xtra 400, Lomo 800, Kodak Gold 200

[pechelman]

Nice!
Did you ever sleep @alexxedge ?
Getting those places shot without people is no small feat!

[alexxedge]

@pechelman only a few sunrise walks. I am obsessed with busy spaces that should be filled with people. It’s been a long working project since 2020 (for obvious reasons). I really had to step out of that comfort zone a few times in Japan and just embrace the people. I love moments that you know people have been there, but for some reason they aren’t in that moment. Some shots were just the instant of that click, then the scene was flooded with people.

[Marc2706]

@alexxedge Thanks a lot Alex! This is what I wanted to hear! I will go there with film!

[seawolf]

@alexxedge I love these photos so much.

[Marc2706]

@alexxedge Really wonderful photos ! Especially the night shots are very good!

[Marc2706]

Taken in Kerman, Iran with Kodak Portra 400 and my Hasselblad 500 C and 2.8/80 Planar. I really regret that I have sold this beautiful camera

[seawolf]

What a great photo.

[alexxedge]

@seawolf @Marc2706 thanks y’all! I was really stoked to do night shots. I really glad I decided to bring my tripod.

[seawolf]

@alexxedge The night shots are the best ones!

[chrisjohnnick]

Thinking of stepping up my camera game. I used to do a lot of shooting, but bringing my real camera with me these days is more of a chore. I have a Nikon D750 with a 50mm 1.4, and also a 24-70mm. I've been using my iPhone a lot to take pics, but miss having a dedicated camera.

Size and portability are a big selling point for me, should I step to a Fujifilm X100V? There seem to be quite a few on the used market since people are picking up the X100VI's.

[BloodOnTheBanjo]

Unfortunately right now the price of the X100’s are still pretty inflated. I’d recommend looking into something like an XT30ii. Great camera, compact size, exchangeable lenses. I have one paired with the Fuji 27mm pancake lens and it’s wonderful. Still have all the use of recipes and whatnot too.

[alexxedge]

@chrisjohnnick if you’re looking to get into the Fuji series, especially the X100 lineup, look at older versions. I still carry my X100s (still have the OG X100) on almost every phot outing/trip I do. The S and T versions are very solid cameras. If you’re looking for a range finder with non-fixed lenses the XPro 2 is an absolute beast. I used to shoot weddings with both those cameras and they killed it.

[Danimal506]

I use an X100F and I absolutely love it!! Very easy to grab and go and not think about gear.
Here is one of my all time favorite shots on my X100F

Chicagohenge Fall 2018

[seawolf]

I'm starting a digital photography class in January. I took a photography class decades ago, and learned how to remove film from the camera and get it into the darkroom, I learned how to develop photos, and I learned all about photo composition. This will be a whole new world, and I'm really looking forward to it. It'll be nice to brush up on terminology and learn some new stuff. I'll be borrowing my wife's Canon Rebel, which I'm guessing it a pretty old entry-level DSLR. I'm sure it'll be fine.

[pechelman]

I loved the fuji x series when I had it. Went through an x100s, xt1, and xpro1 with a number of lenses. Out of all of them I think I preferred the xt1 just due to how snappy it was and the viewfinder was actually worth a damn. I couldn't let go of not verifying focus with the optical rangefinder on the other two cameras. Maybe it's gotten better now, I don't know. Ultimately I just got frustrated with the whole system and it feeling more like I was doing photography with a computer and got the camera I really wanted and bought a leica. You might want to consider that too if the budget allows. A used 240 is an incredible camera still...I still shoot with one.

I do still miss that Fuji 1.4 / 35mm lens though....
While it was a little slow to focus it renders beautifully.

[ROman]

@Danimal506 Great shot.