first time shooting film...

[pilgrim]

:shock:
OMG, I have no idea what im doing, haha, I'm a born and raised digi boy and this film stuff is just out on a whole new world to me :shock:

since my d-rebel is off to canon for warrenty, and I was told 3-4 weeks I had to find some way to keep shooting.. so my friends dad said I could borrow his old slr, its a Nikon, and it looks like an N8888s haha, but i have nooo idea, all I can clearly see is N8__8s the middle part is gone hehe

hmm, there is 12 shots left on the film, atleast I think thats what it says... im not to sure haha. Once I use those up im looking to shoot a roll of b.w, just cause I heard the look is so much nicer then photoshops..
so does anyone have any suggestions for whats a good type? haha
err and any other suggestions for a total film virgin would be great :twisted:

Troy

errr, and it feels really weird using a nikon, haha, I have all of this canon pride in me.. it feels like im cheating :shock:

 

[MDowdey]

troy,

get yourself some ilford HP film...oh man that stuff is the best.

what kinda lens you got on that bad boy?


md

 

[danalec99]

Yep, its a strange feeling!!

I cannot recommend any film since I haven't developed my rolls yet!
Going thru my second roll right now . First one was Kodak 400TX (previously know as Tri X). The one that I have right now in the camera is the Kodak TMAX 400.

All the best! :thumbsup:

 

[pilgrim]

thanks for the reply guys
hmm, I have heard some of the film buffs talking about both ilford and this tri x... I guess either or would do me good

the lens is a AF Nikkor 24mm 1 : 2.8 and wow, looking through it, it is soooo wide compared to the digi :shock:

 

[molested_cow]

I have a Nikkor 20mm 1:2.8 lens, good stuff!

BTW you said there's still film in the camera.... do you think it's expired?

 

[pilgrim]

errr, I have no idea cow.
I know my buddy was playing with the camera not to long ago, so I think its probally good, how long does film last? cause its been in the cam for about 1-3 months probally.

 

[oriecat]

Oh that's totally fine.

Have fun! Good luck!

Oh yeah, it's probably a Nikon N8008.

 

[santino]

Congrats Troy, IMO "analog" B&W looks great. Get yourself some Ilford HP5 Plus (ISO 400 I think )

 

[pilgrim]

cool, thanks everyone
I ended up with some ilford hp5 plus 400
hehe, she told me it was a serious film, and for serious photographers, you know the type that change their aperature. hehe

cant wait to start shooting!

 

[danalec99]

hehe, she told me it was a serious film, and for serious photographers, you know the type that change their aperature. hehe