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That's probably some of it, but I recently took up film photography again. A few aspects of shooting film appeal to me... the imperfection (memories aren't per
by alistairSH 2y ago
That's probably some of it, but I recently took up film photography again.
A few aspects of shooting film appeal to me... the imperfection (memories aren't perfect, the photos shouldn't be either - but I'm also a huge Impressionism fan, so maybe that's it). The delayed gratification - in a world where most things are "instant", waiting a few weeks+ to get results changes the way I mentally process the images and associated memories. And the higher cost per shot forces me to be a bit more planful about shots.
Of course, that said, I get the photos scanned (not prints), and view them in the same apps as pure digitals. So maybe I'm just weird or a hipster.
I did ask for a Polaroid for Christmas - full analog baby! The Go model is dirt cheap (for a camera), maybe it'll be great, maybe I'll use it a few times and stick it in a drawer.
- mmmlinux 2y agojust go find a used Polaroid and shove some film in it. no need to spend money on a camera someone will probably give you for nearly free. That said, the instax wide is a better value. unless you really want the brand and square photos.
- alistairSH 2y agoI'm looking a the Polaroid Go 2, primarily because it's the smallest of the bunch. And on sale for $60. I'd love an Instax wide or square, but the camera bodies are just too bulky (at least as big as my rangefinders or micro-4/3+prime). Same for vintage Polaroids, plus the need to use the older battery-included (and more expensive) film packs. And I'm aware of the limitations inherent in the current Polaroid chemistry and small size. It's a toy and I'm ok with that.