f16sunshine
Moderator
easyrider
Photo addict
Film gets attention
Film gets attention
A while back I took my 1950s f3.5 Rolleifllex MX out for an airing and some shooting on the Toronto waterfront. People stropped to chat -- either to wax nostalgically or to ask what kind of camera that was.
I sometimes see people with 35mm film cameras but they seem to go unnoticed since many resemble digitals.
Film gets attention
A while back I took my 1950s f3.5 Rolleifllex MX out for an airing and some shooting on the Toronto waterfront. People stropped to chat -- either to wax nostalgically or to ask what kind of camera that was.
I sometimes see people with 35mm film cameras but they seem to go unnoticed since many resemble digitals.
AlexMax
Established
From my experience, I must say that the ladies pick up with me when I am taking pics of landscape, street, using my Film cams...
They generally find my M3 outfit, with 90mm Elmar collapsible, as well as with my Summicron DR, wayyy more eye-catching than DSLRs...
On the other hand, they tend to say that the Black Chrome Leicas are much "sexier"... ( Why is it that Black colour lends sex-appeal to whatever it uses ? Think : cars, Cameras, Guns, Fashion clothes...
) when fitted with Black Metal lenses, or Metal-nose lenses like the canons FL, or some CVs
At least, this is my experience, in the seaside avenues of Rio de Janeiro..
They generally find my M3 outfit, with 90mm Elmar collapsible, as well as with my Summicron DR, wayyy more eye-catching than DSLRs...
On the other hand, they tend to say that the Black Chrome Leicas are much "sexier"... ( Why is it that Black colour lends sex-appeal to whatever it uses ? Think : cars, Cameras, Guns, Fashion clothes...
) when fitted with Black Metal lenses, or Metal-nose lenses like the canons FL, or some CVsAt least, this is my experience, in the seaside avenues of Rio de Janeiro..
Alpsman
Well-known
A few days ago in front of the entrance of the corncircle museum: opened the back of my F2 & dropped in a roll of Tri-X. The guide mentioned: "Uh - ya'r using a genuine Camera!?
Oscuro
He's French, I'm Italian.
I dunno about digital vs film, but I can tell ya: lens caps are not sexy. Not a bit. Making a man or woman look interesting and engaging? Now, paisan, that'll do. There's a sexual revolution in your pocket, if'n ya wannit. Yer smartphone. It's got a camera on it, doncha know. And you can send a cool photo of what ever floats you to your intended. Like right now.
Guy, I know, LF photographer. Even older than me. His only crime would be to say no.
Guy, I know, LF photographer. Even older than me. His only crime would be to say no.
Dpingr1
Established
It's got to be film, if only by default. Phones have made photography so ubiquitous that shooting with them is like breathing or walking down the street. Nothing could be more ordinary, and how could ordinary be sexy? Of course, it wouldn't look very appealing for me to try taking a selfie with my ETRS. The only thing sexy about photographic equipment is in the camera advertisements, especially old ones. There, film wins hands down.
DNG
Film Friendly
Which has more sex appeal D or F
Depends on what you're wearing
Depends on what you're wearing
easyrider
Photo addict
Film guarantees a second date. She will want to see the pics once they are developed and printed. ) Plus, film Rolleis or Leicas are way sexier!
) Plus, film Rolleis or Leicas are way sexier!
sara
Well-known
Love this thread!!
If it wasn't for Leicas or my interest in Leicas, this guy (who's interest is also in Leicas) I'm hanging with wouldn't even talk to me right now. Thanks Leica
But I think film cameras are sexier. As a female, I think lugging around a DSLR doesn't make you cute at all.
HAHA.Film guarantees a second date. She will want to see the pics once they are developed and printed.
If it wasn't for Leicas or my interest in Leicas, this guy (who's interest is also in Leicas) I'm hanging with wouldn't even talk to me right now. Thanks Leica
But I think film cameras are sexier. As a female, I think lugging around a DSLR doesn't make you cute at all.
Jdi
Established
Digital for sure. Fuji X100. A magnet for young women. Ask if I'm shooting film. When they find out its digital they have a relieved look as though I'm not insane and keep right on asking questions.
Merumeni
Established
unixrevolution
Well-known
Here's my most recent take on the subject:
I get asked WAY more about my cameras when I'm carrying old film gear than with a DSLR. Especially the medium format stuff, and the view cameras.
I figure it this way:
Digital is far more practical than film.
A Honda Odyssey is far more practical than a Lamborghini Aventador.
Practical is inversely proportional to sexy, therefore film is sexier.
QED.
I get asked WAY more about my cameras when I'm carrying old film gear than with a DSLR. Especially the medium format stuff, and the view cameras.
I figure it this way:
Digital is far more practical than film.
A Honda Odyssey is far more practical than a Lamborghini Aventador.
Practical is inversely proportional to sexy, therefore film is sexier.
QED.
Fernando2
Well-known
Now that's a great summary!
seany65
Well-known
If you take the lens off you get an easy-to-reach hole. You shouldn't need much more help than that...
On second thoughts, if you're worried about pergnancy and have no condoms, you could always go through the back door...
Stuart John
Well-known
Film of course, thats like asking whats got more sex appeal a woman or a blowup doll.
Lux Optima
Established
My love of film is growing day by day. Anything what photography for me is about is to be found in film only.
(Says someone who re-startet photography only a few month ago with a marvellous and absolutely stunning Leica Monochrom 246. But was lost to film the instant I touched a Leica M3 of 1964 for the first time. It became my first M3, but won't be my last...)
(Says someone who re-startet photography only a few month ago with a marvellous and absolutely stunning Leica Monochrom 246. But was lost to film the instant I touched a Leica M3 of 1964 for the first time. It became my first M3, but won't be my last...)