Film vs digital, a year later
I shot only film for twelve months. What I miss, what I don't, and what it cost.
The experiment started as a way to slow down. Thirty-six frames per roll forces you to decide before you press the shutter, not afterwards on the screen.
What I kept
- Metering by eye in good light.
- Shooting fewer, more deliberate frames.
- A preference for slightly underexposed skies.
What I dropped
Developing colour at home. It is possible, but temperature control in a small kitchen is a battle I lost more often than I won.
Cost
Around 70 rolls over the year. Film, development and scans came to roughly the price of a mid-range lens.