Again? Analogue? I know. 

I get a lot of questişons on the topic so ı decided to posta a wrap-up on the subject. 

Here is the ultimate guide for beginners to Analogue photography with Anıl Uzun!

Although analogue photography is old school, it is still preferred by those who think this is real photography. People who want to take analogue photography as a hobby and want to maintain this tradition can benefit from this article. Once more, analogue photography is a very laborious and demanding task. Keep this in the back of your mind and let’s get started.

 

The Film

 

The things that come to mind when we say analogue photography is usually film and film bath (developing). When technology was not like today, these jobs were a necessity, there were no other alternatives, but with the development of technology, options are now derived. No one wants to go down to the bazaar and buy a film anymore; it’s hard for people to put this film in the machine and take a bath after photographing it. However, a certain part of people say that the loyal spirit of photography lies here. If you’re a little warmed up to analogue photography, we can go a little deeper. Analogue photos are usually taken using machines with 35mm film(exposure). These films are just one-offs. So, if you don’t have enough film, you may have to think twice when pressing the shutter button because you won’t be able to make a comeback. Therefore, it would be beneficial for people who are new to photography to start with SLR cameras because they will be able to manually learn the settings of shutter speed, ISO and many more. This may be why people are still curious about analogue photography, and you may even be reading this article because of this. 

 

Before you start taking photos 

 

Before starting analogue photography, people’s preconceptions are conventionally about the film bath. Never have such a prejudice, because what you need are a bath container and a few chemicals. Of course, the developing process is not for the hassle; it has a reason. The most significant reason for bathing is to ensure that the image is permanent and to protect it from sunlight. After this bath process, you can scan the film negatives to your computer and transfer them. I’d also like to make you a little suggestion for a film bath. If you’re a beginner, take a bath next to the photographers and try getting some experience. If you get into this directly yourself, you may be disappointed. Another essential issue in analogue photography lies in your film preferences. I usually prefer Nikon’s films and am very happy. We mentioned the developing process, the films, and what we have next? Of course, the camera. 

 

Camera Selection

 

Camera selection is quite critical and vital. I perhaps left the most important part of this post in the last place. When choosing an analogue camera, you must pay attention to many things, because all the cameras on the market are from 1950 and 1980. In other words, these quite old cameras may have become a little sensitive with the years. So first make sure that the camera you are getting is intact and working. Check carefully for scratches on the lenses and take a good look at the condition of the film cover. Ask the purchaser if the machine has a mechanical problem and if it is missing light. On the condition that you have one, take the promise of care from this person for later. Anyway, the robustness of your machine will be determined from the first film and the first photo. It will be useful for you if you have someone who understands these jobs when you go to get your first machine. If you do not have anyone with you who knows and you have absolutely decided to buy an analogue machine, I will also give you a few suggestions.

 

Olympus OM10; this camera is absolutely a very high quality and robust machine; you should definitely prefer it if you admire the look as well.

Olympus OM2 SP 50mm; this camera, which is also an Olympus brand, does indeed well with its ASA values and robustness.

 

I recommend these two cameras that I used formerly. You can stick to these recommendations if you want or can find the camera that appeals to you by searching and searching for yourself. I prefer the second one because if photography is a way, these machines are your greatest companion.

    

In today’s post, I mentioned what analogue photography is, its challenges and a little information that will help you when you start. I hope it will help you, and you will enjoy reading.