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I long ago moved past the “oh I should try film” hipster phase…largely by being a hipster and shooting with Fuji. I was curious what a good, fine-grained roll o

I long ago moved past the “oh I should try film” hipster phase…largely by being a hipster and shooting with Fuji. I was curious what a good, fine-grained roll of slide film costs nowadays…yikes. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/274846-USA/Kodak_1884576_E100G_135_36_Ektachrome_Professional.html https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/274846-USA/Kodak_1884... I’m always skeptical of any story about film really coming back, because it’s just so pricey. And notably this repackaged press release doesn’t quote any actual numbers. But, well, maybe I’m wrong, someone opened a new film development boutique in town, maybe film will hold on just enough to be viable. https://blockclubchicago.org/2022/05/20/with-bellows-film-lab-a-lifelong-photography-lover-brings-quick-turnaround-film-development-to-wicker-park/ https://blockclubchicago.org/2022/05/20/with-bellows-film-la...

bergenty 4y ago
I mean it’s less than a dollar a picture. That’s not terrible. Obviously nothing compared to digital pictures but film is always going to be a niche like vinyl at this point. It’s going to be enthusiasts and professionals using it, not the common man.
Aloha 4y ago
First thing is - you linked a slide film, not a print film, slide film always costs more. Also, its less tolerate of under/over exposure than print film is. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/585497-USA/Kodak_6031330_35mm_Ektar_100_Color.html https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/585497-USA/Kodak_6031... Ektar is a more realistic product that the film nerd would be shooting, the processing is less arduous, and much cheaper than processing slide film. Processing is cheaper for C-41 vs E-6 as well, it'll cost you between 10 and 20 dollars for develop and scan. I prefer film because I learned how to be a photographer on it, and it looks just how I want it to look out of the box. Beyond that, certain kinds of photography, like long exposure just look better on film.

bergenty 4y ago

I mean it’s less than a dollar a picture. That’s not terrible. Obviously nothing compared to digital pictures but film is always going to be a niche like vinyl at this point. It’s going to be enthusiasts and professionals using it, not the common man.

Aloha 4y ago

First thing is - you linked a slide film, not a print film, slide film always costs more. Also, its less tolerate of under/over exposure than print film is. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/585497-USA/Kodak_6031330_35mm_Ektar_100_Color.html https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/585497-USA/Kodak_6031... Ektar is a more realistic product that the film nerd would be shooting, the processing is less arduous, and much cheaper than processing slide film. Processing is cheaper for C-41 vs E-6 as well, it'll cost you between 10 and 20 dollars for develop and scan. I prefer film because I learned how to be a photographer on it, and it looks just how I want it to look out of the box. Beyond that, certain kinds of photography, like long exposure just look better on film.