Jeff Fillmore
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So I went to Epcot last weekend with the new (old) camera- a Hassey 500cm. ;
I know a lot of people say using film is a waste of time- and even though I live a few hours from Disney my time there is far from unlimited, especially photography time. ; Typically most of my Disney shots are of the kids- or on ride shots since they are momentarily occupied- or quick over the shoulder grabs while hoofing it around the parks. ; But last Saturday the wife and I did F&W Fest together without the kids so I had an afternoon to spend a little more time to think about taking pictures- not much more- but a little. ; I took more film but only shot three rolls which in medium format equals 36 pictures. ; I rather enjoyed the process of framing and composing the new-to-me square format (all shots are uncropped), hand metering and focusing each shot and adjusting the camera, considering and passing on some shots I knew from past experience I would not care about, and really considering those shots I did take because except for the Dragon Legend Acrobats (which I took TWO pictures of) I took one frame of each subject. ;
Anyway- I for one like the analog and mechanical connection to photography and believe it helps me improve my skills in general. ; I like the whole process of taking a photograph. ; I like the way the camera feels in my hand and the way the shutter sounds. ; I even like the way stop bath smells and the way my kids look at me like I'm a mad scientist mixing chemicals in the laundry room sink.
Not trying to convert anyone- just sharin' the love. ;
First roll- Fuji Neopan 100 Acros
Second roll- Fujifilm NPH 400
Third roll- Fujifilm NPZ 800
Some more from the day are on my Epcot set on Flickr if anyone is interested.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/capturelifeinaction/sets/72157612339925936/detail/
I know a lot of people say using film is a waste of time- and even though I live a few hours from Disney my time there is far from unlimited, especially photography time. ; Typically most of my Disney shots are of the kids- or on ride shots since they are momentarily occupied- or quick over the shoulder grabs while hoofing it around the parks. ; But last Saturday the wife and I did F&W Fest together without the kids so I had an afternoon to spend a little more time to think about taking pictures- not much more- but a little. ; I took more film but only shot three rolls which in medium format equals 36 pictures. ; I rather enjoyed the process of framing and composing the new-to-me square format (all shots are uncropped), hand metering and focusing each shot and adjusting the camera, considering and passing on some shots I knew from past experience I would not care about, and really considering those shots I did take because except for the Dragon Legend Acrobats (which I took TWO pictures of) I took one frame of each subject. ;
Anyway- I for one like the analog and mechanical connection to photography and believe it helps me improve my skills in general. ; I like the whole process of taking a photograph. ; I like the way the camera feels in my hand and the way the shutter sounds. ; I even like the way stop bath smells and the way my kids look at me like I'm a mad scientist mixing chemicals in the laundry room sink.
Not trying to convert anyone- just sharin' the love. ;

First roll- Fuji Neopan 100 Acros




Second roll- Fujifilm NPH 400



Third roll- Fujifilm NPZ 800



Some more from the day are on my Epcot set on Flickr if anyone is interested.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/capturelifeinaction/sets/72157612339925936/detail/