I've just picked my old Zenit E that I haven't touched in 10 years. God, it's so shit compared to Nikon FM2 or Contax 139Q lol. Maybe gear is not the most important thing, but it certainly adds to the enjoyment.
@adammissedfocus2 күн бұрын
Agreed. Better gear does make the process easier and because of that it could be more enjoyable. I definitely won’t be switching from the Nikon F3.
@QuietCornersPhotography3 күн бұрын
Great video. I have one of these cameras, I got it some years ago from a junk shop. I ran a roll of film through it and loved the results and it was built like a tank but it just wasn't enjoyable to use. Thanks for reminding me of the day I took that camera for a walk.
@adammissedfocus2 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching. Yea, these cameras are definitely not for everyone and I probably won’t be picking it up again.
@eatenbyopium3 күн бұрын
doe that helios lens have the same swirly bokeh as the helio 44-2?
@adammissedfocus3 күн бұрын
I never shot the 44-2, but from what I’m aware there is a minimal difference when it comes to the bokeh, but the difference is unnoticeable. You will be able to achieve that swirly bokeh with this lens.
@dicewrites3 күн бұрын
My first camera was a soviet Fed5, and yeah I do think its the shooter not the gear, but gear does help. Nice pics as usual :)
@adammissedfocus3 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching! Yea, it does make the process easier. I personally never shot with the Fed5 but I did have in my hands the Fed3.
@TXGRunner3 күн бұрын
As a history buff, I've bought several pre-war cameras. Maybe I want to see the world through the same lens that survived World War II and the Cold War. The best two pictures I ever took were in Hiroshima using a ~1936 Zeiss Contax III with a dead light meter (they actually had an on-board light meter 88 years ago). My spouse carries a Barnack Leica II every day, also from 1936 IIRC, but with a much more modern Voightlander lens. Lenses are probably one area where gear really affects image quality, but even some of the plastic, meniscus lens, or no lens cameras can produce interesting images. I am currently testing a Leica III, but I think next week I will try a ~1914 Kodak Vest Pocket "Soldier's Camera" to see what that is like. Of course, I still prefer the ~1980's SLRs for features, spot light meter, and size - that just affects my comfort and ease-of-use, not image quality directly. Nice video. Thanks.
@adammissedfocus3 күн бұрын
Wow that’s really amazing and I am curious of those photos. Agreed it is definitely interesting to use pre war cameras and see how the image taking process was like. I believe those old lenses add character to an image that you can’t replicate and that’s what makes them soo fun to use, but I won’t lie the comfort of the Nikon F3 or Leica R8 is nice and makes me want to shoot more. Thank you for watching!
@Burritosarebetterthantacos4 күн бұрын
Yours is much nicer than mine. Mine was in Fair condition and by fair I mean thrashed.
@adammissedfocus2 күн бұрын
Sorry about that. Hopefully it fully works. I was lucky enough to be the third owner (from what I am aware of).
@guykhoury76416 күн бұрын
Hey! Love the video and the shots. What ISO did you rate your film at when metering? Did you go for 50 or all the way up to 200? Which do you recommend for night photography?
@adammissedfocus5 күн бұрын
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video. In the video and whenever I shoot lomo redscale I always rate it at 160 Iso. I enjoy the more contrasty look that this filmstock gives at 160. Soo I definitely recommend that for night photography.
@guykhoury76414 күн бұрын
@@adammissedfocus interesting will definitely try that on the next roll. Cheers
@TXGRunner12 күн бұрын
While I really like my F3/T, and it is beautiful, I prefer to carry and shoot my Olympus OM-2S, OM-3, or OM-4T. My favorite is my OM-3T, but I am too self-conscious about it due to cost. The OM cameras are smaller and lighter. Great video.
@adammissedfocus12 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching! I personally have never shot them, but I heard only good things about them. Just might need to test it out someday.
@TXGRunner12 күн бұрын
@@adammissedfocus maybe the next time I go to Poznan, I'll try to ping you so I can loan you an OM camera for a few weeks to try out.
@adammissedfocus5 күн бұрын
@TXGRunner That’s really kind of you. Thank you, but luckily I have a friend who is a huge Olympus fan also and someday I will borrow it from him. Thanks again for offering
@TXGRunner4 күн бұрын
@@adammissedfocus No worries. I contacted the lab you use in Poznan. He said he can process & scan 127. I sent him several rolls along with some 35. Cheers
@xXshinichiconanXx313 күн бұрын
Did you add a grain filter to your photos? Because mine shot with the AE1 don't look that grainy even when shooting with Porta 800.
@adammissedfocus12 күн бұрын
Really? No I did not. I remember I shot mainly shutter priority and maybe some images were underexposed and that’s why.
@xXshinichiconanXx312 күн бұрын
@@adammissedfocus could be. I often also shoot in automatic mode😅 but I’ve never experienced it either in automatic or manual mode. But I’ve never used Portra 400 so far to be fair. Just 800. I was just wondering since higher ISO usually means higher grain. But maybe it’s also just in the video :)
@houseofob347913 күн бұрын
I just picked up my first Leica camera, the M6. I paid for it with no money out-of-pocket by cashing out my credit card points points. 💰💰💰🤑🤑
@adammissedfocus12 күн бұрын
That’s awesome! Definitely a great camera and I had alot of fun shooting it. Enjoy!
@rafaelo753715 күн бұрын
Great video. Thank you for sharing. Shooting color film under the rain, good idea !!
@adammissedfocus12 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching! Glad you enjoyed the video.
@caneestudio15 күн бұрын
Would love to see EPR film.
@adammissedfocus12 күн бұрын
If I ever get my hands on some I would definitely love to make a video about it.
@TXGRunner15 күн бұрын
I frequently have the opposite issue, I lug around up to 5 cameras thinking I can test them out. My best trips are just two cameras, one I know well, know is reliable, and one for fun or experiment.
@adammissedfocus12 күн бұрын
Yea I used to do the same. Later I got to the point where I realised carrying all that gear and not knowing which to shoot took away the fun for me a bit. Two is my go to.
@TXGRunner15 күн бұрын
I like the shots that captured blue sky with puffy white clouds contrasted with off-white masonry and green grass: it just looks like Spring, cool and inviting.
@TXGRunner15 күн бұрын
I wouldn't wear black on a hot day, but being from Texas, low 90's in August is unseasonably cool for me. Actually, to your south,near Zagan,the weather has been remarkably cooler than last year, and way better than 2020. The rain keeps messing with the lighting though. Yesterday, I loaded up with some 100 speed film in a few cameras I am function testing, but by the afternoon it was cloudy, dark, and a little rain. When I called it quits, the sun came out. 😅 Great video, some nice shots. Agreed, Ektar is very good the last one.
@adammissedfocus12 күн бұрын
Yea that happens alot in Poznań too. That’s why I try to avoid low iso film stocks, just in case the weather decides to change 😅 Glad you enjoyed the video!
@TitanPhotoUK16 күн бұрын
Nice to see the Yashica in action again, I sometimes use the sports finder at eye level if needed 😉
@adammissedfocus12 күн бұрын
The Yashica has lately been my go to again. It’s a great camera. I completely forgot about it at the moment of shooting that there is the sports mode. That would’ve helped.
@TXGRunner17 күн бұрын
You're in Poland? First, great video. I love photo walks like these. Second, I tried P30, but not P33. I ordered some from Freestyle Photo, maybe next week it will arrive. Your video just reinforces my desire to try it. Finally, I'm also in Poland, near Zagan, South of Zielona Gora. Where do you buy and develop film in Poland? I've tried a few labs in Poland.
@adammissedfocus12 күн бұрын
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video. Yea, I do live in Poland. I develop and scan all of my film in Poznań at MicroLab. I usually order from fotoimpex or order from Bratex etc. I need to try the P30. Haven’t had the chance, but P33 is one of my favourite black and white filmstocks.
@eatenbyopium17 күн бұрын
5:55 is a really good shot brother.
@eatenbyopium17 күн бұрын
i actually like the photo at 5:16 reminds me of some good documentary photography. That building wont be there forever,nthe photo on the other hand will.
@adammissedfocus12 күн бұрын
Thanks that really means a lot! Glad you enjoy the photo.
@keanacolatabua696817 күн бұрын
Shooting Ektar at 400 ISO and pushing it two stops in development is great for portraits on Ektar.
@adammissedfocus17 күн бұрын
Really? Never seen anybody pushing ektar before and I am really curious on how it looks. Might need to try it in the future.
@idkdrinkmorewater17 күн бұрын
i'm still new to photography (and still new to composition) but even your 'bad' photos looked good to me - this was very informative and cool photos! keep it up!
@adammissedfocus17 күн бұрын
I really appreciate it. Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed the video and good luck on your photography journey!
@katebr173717 күн бұрын
Loved that final shot when I saw it on Instagram and it looked even better on the tv screen. Only used Ektar once before on 35mm but I might give it a go on 120 after watching this!
@adammissedfocus17 күн бұрын
Thank you! I am also a fan of that last shot. Definitely my favourite off the two rolls. If you do give it another try, good luck!
@ChristianSchd17 күн бұрын
Hi Adam, nice video and nice work, too! Have you tried holding your Yashica above your head and looking at the finder from below? For me, that's one great benefit of the waist-level finders (one I discovered rather late) - you're not only able to get pretty low views, you can also get nice overviews. Still no eye-level and you are probably going to look a liiiiitle bit weird to other people. Cheers!
@adammissedfocus17 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching! Glad you enjoyed the video. I have tried that once. I felt awkward and stopped, But I definitely need to practice it and start using it like that from time to time.
@eric.onthego17 күн бұрын
I like you vibe haha. Very chilled!
@adammissedfocus17 күн бұрын
Thanks and thank you for watching!
@clintwoosley951217 күн бұрын
Definitely my go to for landscapes.
@adammissedfocus17 күн бұрын
Can’t go wrong with it!
@madefromfilm17 күн бұрын
I’ve some Ektar 100 in my camera now; so intrigued to see your pictures!
@adammissedfocus17 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching! Good luck on your roll of Ektar.
@aristoioannidis749017 күн бұрын
Great work Adam.
@adammissedfocus17 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@m0untainm0ney18 күн бұрын
85B filter is all that's needed to balance out tungsten film in daylight or fluorescent lighting. It also adds a bit of contrast, and more character than most daylight balanced film. There's a reason filmmakers preferred it.
@adammissedfocus12 күн бұрын
Thanks for the information! I just might need to try it out in the future.
@KrzysztofHeyda19 күн бұрын
Grate video!
@adammissedfocus18 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching! Glad you enjoyed the video.
@czelendzerii398521 күн бұрын
Będzie coś o HAS65 na kanale?
@adammissedfocus18 күн бұрын
Narazie niemam w planach, ale może w przyszłości. Przyznam jeszcze niemiałem okazji by potestować.
@czelendzerii398518 күн бұрын
@@adammissedfocus polski cinestill ;)
@cornellouis23 күн бұрын
Re: loading the M6... it is much easier than the cameras before it... one nice design detail is that there is a mechanism on the base plate to automatically align the film when the camera is closed. Don't overthink it. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mLRpn7aXsNXaqo0.html
@cornellouis23 күн бұрын
Note: The classic M6's light meter is not easy to repair. The parts are no longer made. There is talk that Leica is working on a replacement light meter but nothing solid yet.
@adammissedfocus12 күн бұрын
It would be great if that happened. In my 35mm cameras I definitely prefer having a functional light meter.
@yeedleed238825 күн бұрын
Don't ever comment on vids, but the name Adam Missed Focus cracked me up
@alexeizhiltsov679728 күн бұрын
Nikon F3 is indeed a great camera! Never had trouble with under or over exposure. But to tell the truth, I am also the fan of Olympus Om-4T. Another masterpiece of that time. Which one to chose? Better to have both!
@adammissedfocus26 күн бұрын
The Olympus is for sure a great camera also. Haha yea I pretty much end up making the same decision when it comes to cameras.
@Ferrypusher29 күн бұрын
Nice video, I went to the store to buy a Pentax 17, but I came back with a Nikon F3 ;)
@adammissedfocus26 күн бұрын
Thanks! Coming from a Nikon F3 owner it was definitely a good choice.
@jon_shoots_his_shot29 күн бұрын
Ong, these be bussin💦! Make more of these
@steven3557Ай бұрын
Pentax 67 mark III, I'd sell my house.
@adammissedfocusАй бұрын
Same
@jok8697Ай бұрын
Really like this format :)))) Your self depricating makes me sad!! Doesnt always come off as humourous to me just like ur being hard on yourself :c Your vids are good and you take great photos ❤️🔥
@adammissedfocusАй бұрын
Thank you! That really means a lot and I am glad you enjoy the format. Sorry about that. Being more positive with my work is definitely something I am trying to get better at.
@jok8697Ай бұрын
@@adammissedfocus haha no need to apologise everyone is working through things, just wanted to let you know that you don't need to be hard on yourself, you're doing great work :)
@BryanForReelАй бұрын
Enjoy the videos!
@adammissedfocusАй бұрын
Thank you for watching! Glad you enjoy them.
@BryanForReel26 күн бұрын
@@adammissedfocus your videos make me want to get and R series. But been enjoying my Minolta cle and missing focus manually 🤣
@wesbranchfieldАй бұрын
Been thinking about getting that same lens! Also, did you pull the cinestill during development or develop as normal?
@adammissedfocusАй бұрын
Highly recommend it! I had it developed normal not pulled.
@tomislavmiletic_Ай бұрын
Yes, warming filter (or at least light orange one for BW films) would definitely help with colour balance of 800T during the day time. And yes, colour film photography is getting too expensive. I shoot colour (on film) only for fun here and there or if I gotta test a new camera...
@adammissedfocusАй бұрын
That’s why I stick with Kodak 250D. I get it from my lab for cheap and gives me amazing results.
@mjozefowskiАй бұрын
Amazing Rewind Papi! Really great to see it - we're waiting for another one for sure <3
@adammissedfocusАй бұрын
Appreciate it, Broski!
@katebr1737Ай бұрын
I enjoyed this ‘catch up’ - nice idea, look forward to more!
@adammissedfocusАй бұрын
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the idea and the video.
@renemies78Ай бұрын
Great video!
@adammissedfocusАй бұрын
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video.
@sawyersmith3965Ай бұрын
I think there is a defect in some f 3 that cause it to kill battery’s fast. when they are expensive as they are it might be worth it to get one from somewhere that has a warranty in case you get one such model.
@adammissedfocusАй бұрын
Interesting. I did not know that. Luckily I haven’t been having that issue. I think the battery in the video was just a faulty one. Always recommend getting gear from a place that has warranties.
@OceanicNASAАй бұрын
I would rather buy the R8 over the M series. Much cheaper.
@adammissedfocusАй бұрын
Waaay cheaper. The R8 is definitely a hidden gem.
@davidpresnell1734Ай бұрын
I shoot pinhole a lot and this is the perfect pinhole film! Damn shame they don't make it in 4x5!!
@showcardsАй бұрын
Wow i didn't know anything about this camera, very interesting !😊
@adammissedfocusАй бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@blakelyle2158Ай бұрын
Good video man! Love that the Leica R8 is getting some love. One thing though, your videos feel a lot like Grainy Days. Keep grinding! I’m excited to see how you develop your video style
@adammissedfocusАй бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching and I will keep grinding!
@ZachCottoneАй бұрын
Why are these zoom cameras so bad at zooming? I have the Olympus 140mm and the zoom is unusable. I’m just confused.
@adammissedfocusАй бұрын
Agreed. All the zoom point and shoots I’ve tried sucked at zooming. A good rule of thumb is to have your shutter speed higher or equal to your focal length to avoid blurry photos, but sadly we can’t set the shutter speed ourselves and that’s why we get blurry photos. Well at least that’s my theory.