My Vintage Camera & I: Film On Streets.

Olympus OM10.

It seems like there is always the issue that when we shot with film camera on this digital age. I just to share  my film experiences...film or digital and if i really have to say, i will write it down here...after all it's just a hobby.I do collect a few junk of film camera & It's really personal .Just love to see them 'Film is not Dead'.So here's just my little personal thoughts, looking at the images from it has more feel. With the under-saturated colors, rough texture, grains and the imperfection of the unknown images, it just sum up to a perfect experience and journey for the images.
Personally, the digital camera complements my film cameras, and they both have their uses. As they say, these are just tools. Use whichever that helps you achieve your vision better.
Below is few set of images from my 2012 film album ,film on street.

To be honest to myself..leaving aside the images quality etc personally i do like the experience shooting film..
Thank You.

My Camera Collection.

I’ve always had an interest in photography. That’s not to say I fancy myself an excellent photographer, but I do sincerely enjoy taking photos.Because of my interest in photography, I’ve managed to end up with quite a collection of cameras. I suppose it is much in the same way that I’ve collected stamp & magazine.I know most peoples this day are chasing after advance and latest camera model, I however amazed by the beauty of film camera.The classics able to capture wonderful pictures. The film cameras ain't easy to be functioned, and if you master the camera, ISO, Aperture, Shutter Speed etc will definitely won't be a problem for you. Anyway, here are my latest two collected film cameras. They are not high end model but still, make a great collection& both cost me just below Ringgit Malaysia (RM100).

AGFA 200

Canon Prima Zoom 80u.

 

 

Ricoh 500 G rangefinder-Early 70′s rangefinder underdog: This is a machine that goes ping!

Ricoh 500 G rangfinder..1970's.

This is one adorable camera. I really like the black, separate leather parts that frame the camera well. A very unusual, cool 70′s style.The lens is a 40mm Rikenon.The viewfinder is a bit squinty and mine should be cleaned. It shows the meter on right side. Focus ring is on the outer side of the lens, and has a 50-60 degree rotation. The diamond is not very contrasty, but it gets the job done. I have a feeling that mine is slightly front-focussing, but it might just be the shallow DOF at 2.8 combined with a slightly foggy viewfinder. It’s an easy camera to use.All in all a great, compact rangefinder. I was really pleased with the exposures and got some really cool shots.The ratcheted winder is very smooth, and the shutter based auto-exposure works really well. All but only few photos came out well exposed on my test roll. Well, that its my to-day trial & error. Here are some samples:

India Street Mall in Kuching.

Street news paper vendor.

Crossing.

Sikh Temple in Kuching.

 The Ricoh 500 G is sexier anyhow........