![]() ![]() Equipment Two very old mechanical cameras So, Film Friday it is… or as it turned out I shot film for a long weekend. You can also use it when shooting digital if you want to try it out. Sunny-16 is intuitive and gets easier the more you use it. I’m usually close enough and film is much more forgiving than digital. You’ll improve your skills more quickly if you work out exposure in your head before checking on a light meter. These work surprisingly well, and I’ve downloaded and had good success with my LIGHTMETER Pro. If you don’t want to use a light meter, there are numerous Apps available for smartphones. As a backup, I use an old Sekonic light meter which I’ve had since my studio days. I can then compensate for light source or desired aperture to suit the shot. My camera has no light meter, so when I bought it a few years ago, I quickly learned to use the ‘Sunny-16’ rule to work out my base exposure. You’ll have to work out your exposure and do everything manually so there’s plenty in which to immerse yourself. Doing so will almost certainly sharpen your photographic skills. It doesn’t come any more analogue than using a mechanical camera with no electronics and shooting film. Why use film all of a sudden? In a world filled with digital distractions, it’s nice to get away from it all and do something completely analogue occasionally. ![]()
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