Fujifilm 35Mm Film And Digital Camera

I recently decided to go back to using a digital Leica (M-262) as my primary camera. I was able to afford the purchase by selling my FujiFilm digital kit. To be honest, my cameras were several years old and getting a little long in the tooth. I figured I should sell them before they were worth pennies. I still own a Leica M6 35mm film camera and the most amazing FujiFilm X-100F digital camera. I already own two Leica lenses, a 1970 50mm f2 Summicron and a 90mm 2.4 Summarit. I felt the need for a faster lens. I already owned the Voigtlander 35mm 1.4 Nokton Classic which has great image and build quality so I eagerly awaited the release of the Voigtlander Nokton 50mm 1.2. This lens was anticipated to be an amazing alternative to the very expensive Leica 50mm lenses. I purchased my lens from B&H Photo in New York. I have always had good luck purchasing from them as they are very trustworthy and reputable. My Lens arrived new and amazingly well constructed as I expected. I do wish the lens came with the matching hood and maybe a dust pouch or bag. It just came in standard protective box and packaging (yawn). I think they are missing the mark by not adding some updated presentation packaging. I have found the lens to be very sharp and has a very nice Bokeh. Any lack of sharpness has been caused by being out of practice with the manual focus rangefinder, my eyes starting to age, astigmatism in my dominant eye and my now use of the dreaded spectacles. I am amazed at the image quality and construction of the Voigtlander. I have owned many 50mm lenses from different manufacturers to include the Canon 50mm L 1.2 and I have to say that this little guy (Voigtlander) takes the cake. It has amazing character to it. Vinny The Lens www.Vinnythelens.com

I started out with digital but have gone back to film for the colors and process. I find that I shoot a lot less but score more keepers when I’m shooting film. With digital, I end up with too many photos and less keepers. Something about the mindset. However, with the X-Pro3, I find myself shooting as if I’m shooting film. This is the closest thing you get without actually shooting film. This camera is a beast. It’s Fujifilm’s most sacred camera. They fund the development of this camera with their other mainstream cameras like the X-T3. It’s like how Porsche treats their 911. The OVF is a blast to use, especially with the Fujicrons (f2 lenses). Mine is glued to the XF 35 f2; no blockage in the viewfinder. The OVF allows you to live the moment a little more authentically because it’s pretty much real life, unaltered. I’m glad I got the Dura Black because I feel this camera will be with me for a long time. I may even pass it on to my kids. This is Fujifilm’s most proud camera.

For my 35mm film/digital systems. Easy to cut/assemble the TrekPak dividers. Cameras, lenses, camera+lenses fit very well. Did have to remove the camera straps for a better camera fit. The quick-disconnect straps now have their own space. To eliminate any small wiggle with items, used 12in x 12in x 1/8in foam wrap sheets to further secure. The foam sheets (or any padding you may have) will also come in handy to cover the inside wheel and handle areas. Now it's Perfect+++! If you want a heavy, solid case, this is it.

Negative Supply makes a very comprehensive system for scanning film in all formats by using a digital camera and a macro lens. I needed to scan 35mm, so I bought the 35mm LED light source, the 35mm Pro Film Carrier, and the Basic Riser (to which I mounted my digital camera). Everything worked perfectly! By using this system, negatives can be scanned quite quickly, doing an entire roll in a few minutes. Mounting the camera on the riser makes the camera perfectly parallel to the film. The film carrier keeps the film flat and, combined for a good macro lens, my scans were very sharp. Negative Supply's website (www.negative.supply) has a complete explanation of the entire system, including videos on how the various components work.

I recently picked up an old 35mm camera from a friend. In this age of digital photos I was afraid I would not be able to find film and if so, it would be difficult to find and expensive. This fits the bill nicely on both counts.

This my second Pentax digital camera purchased from B&H. As a long time 35mm film shooter, it was hard to make the switch to digital. But the ease of operation and good quality photos produced by the K-X were very suprising. It is a rugged and easy to operate in the field. I would reccomend this camera to anyone.

I was about to send my last 35mm SLR to the boneyard when I found this at B&H. I mainly shoot digital now, but every once in a while, I get the urge to shoot some film...just because. I know, I know, there are plenty of ways to make digital images look like film, but there's something nicely tangible about putting a roll of film into an old Nikkormat, hearing the satisfying clunk of the shutter, and wondering if you really got the shot. I wish they had this stuff around back in the day when I learned how to develop film. It's about as bullet-proof and fast a way to develop black and white film as there could be. If you follow the simple directions, it's virtually impossible to get poor results unless the exposure was wrong to begin with. The results with TX 400 (my go-to B&W film) are great. Good contrast, and just enough grain to remind you that it's real film.

This is film that I have been buying and using since it was invented. I have a film recorder and I can print your digital images onto this slide film. You end up with 35mm slides or I can cut the film and put your image into retro keychain viewers. See more at colorslide-dot-com.

We had shot 150 rolls plus of 35mm film before going digital. They were packed in plastic containers, and not really looked at because it was too inconvenient. The thought of moisture causing them to stick made us decide to digitalize.  A service would have cost over $1,000, until we heard someone recommend the FF-680.   It set up very fast!  It was amazing how quick and accurate the copies were. The automatic duplicate enhanced photos were a bonus.  A few friends asked to copy theirs when we finished with ours.

I have owned many, many cameras over the past 50 years. All kinds. Film and Digital. 35mm and medium format. But this is hands down the best camera I have ever owned... by a country mile. Will NOT be switching to mirrorless any time soon.