Hello fellow Steemians,
in times of automated cameras with tons of features and different options, I often take a step back and shoot with my analog camera. Iso, Shutter speed and aperature is all that matters. For me, it's one of the purest forms to take pictures with. The sound when you press the shutter release gives me pure joy every time.
Camera:
I use my Rolleiflex Sl35 with a Zeiss 50mm/f. 1.8, which I got from my grandmothers' brother and was my first camera. It was a little bit tricky to learn photography with it, but it showed me my love for photography. With an analaog camera you put much more emphasis on your picture, because you've only got a limited amount of them on your roll, so you plan every detail, while shooting just to get that one picture.
Analog vs. Digital
There is no real winner in the debate between analog and digital. Both of them are unique to shoot with. Since you only have a limited amount of pictures on your roll, you don't try to shoot everything you see. You only shoot the things that are important to you. With the limited amount you shoot less, which results in you not having many pictures to practice with. The digital camera in comparison lets you shoot thousands of pictures before needing to change the memory card. Since you can instantly see your picture, it is very easy to improve on the spot or change settings to better the shot. With an analog camera you have to develop them before you review them.
I often reach for my analog if I have a creative block. I don't know why, but there's something about shooting with this camera that brings my passion for photography back. There's just you, the camera and nothing else. Framing the shot, focusing your subject, changing shutterspeed and aperature and then ....... Click! Your shoot is now physically on your roll.
Which camera type is better now? I don't know. I love shooting with both of them. On some days I feel like shooting with my digital, on others with my analog. Both have their ups and downs and I think that every photographer should own both. You improve different skills while shooting with different cameras. Try both of them it will change how you see the world through the viewfinder.
If you have any questions about analog photography go for it! I'm here to help!
Keep your eyes open!
