Challenge yourself.After you feel you have the concept of ISO, F/Stop and Shutter Speed understood, you should be more than capable of shooting with a 35mm film camera. There is a certain look and nostalgia when it comes to shooting on film. It is a slower process, you have to be more careful, more precise but the results can be very rewarding. If there is a 35mm film camera available to rent in the classroom, then you can click the camera rental form below and begin the checkout process.
Patrick Doh also sells cameras and if you want to purchase one, you can contact him. There is 3 things you need to remember when it comes to shooting film, that involves time and/or money. Film + Developing + Scanning
$15 should cover the entire process for 1 roll of film (36 pictures). Read the info on the right for more information. |
1) FILM$5 - $10
You will need 35mm film. You can buy a roll of film from me or you can find it in a store or buy it from Amazon. Patrick also sells film. He also sells film at Seahive Vintage Store in Oceanside. Remember, when purchasing film, you are deciding your ISO at this stage. In film talk, ISO is ASA and you purchase your film based on the ASA. You need to think about what you plan to shoot and buy accordingly. Will you be shooting in the sun? or at night? Film cameras do not have an ISO button. The ASA film you buy is your ISO. 2) DEVELOPING$5 or $7.95
Next, you will need to get your film developed. Patrick Doh has the cheapest price out there ($5). He goes to a lab in LA at least once every 2 weeks. His pick up time and delivery time can change. You can find out more by following him on his IG @filmdaddy47 Another reliable and quicker option, for $7.95, is to get it developed through North Coast Photo. They are straight down Palomar Airport Road in Carlsbad, along the coast. They can get film developed over night and you can drop your film off at anytime, by inserting it through a slot in their door. 3) SCANNING$5, $10 or Free (if you put in the work)
The last step is to get your physical film, digitized aka scanned. If Patrick develops your film, he can also scan your film for an additional $5 and he will email you the digital files. This is a good deal if you don't want to do it yourself. You will get your physical film back a few days later but you can enjoy the digitals sooner. The free option is to do the scanning yourself here in the classroom. Once you get your film developed and you have the physical negatives in your hands, I have a film scanner in the back, by my desk, with instructions on how to scan the film yourself. This is more time consuming but also more rewarding. If North Coast Photo is developing your film, than you have the option for them to scan your film for you at $9.99 or $13.75, depending on the resolution size you want. |