Long time Digital but new to Film and need some info

[lost]

Yes you read that right. I have been taking digital pictures for years. Started with Sony Mavica back in the day. I got my first dSLR in January but now decided I want to learn more about film.

I bought a Elan 7n which should be here friday and would like to start learning for when it gets here.


I know this is Canon DIGITAL Photography Forums so if there is a good Film Forum somewhere please someone post a link.

Just looking for a little direction on where to start.


P.S. Should get my 12-24mm lens next month which will be fun to play with.

[Andy_T]

Hmm ... take a look at www.photo.net or www.fredmiranda.com.

But they are not as nice as this forum :twisted:

And ... when you try it out, keep in mind that there are only 36 exposures in one roll of film.

If I were you, I'd use my DSLR to try out a shot and see which combination of aperture and shutter speed works best and then take the shot with the film camera ... for starters.

Would give you a reference to compare your film and digital images.

Best regards,
Andy

[lost]

Thanks Andy, that was my plan.

If there is anyone out there with a 7n, I would love to hear from you on you opinions.

[michapma]

Sorry, no information or experience to add, just this: keep up the good work. :)

[bigun]

Thanks Andy, that was my plan.

If there is anyone out there with a 7n, I would love to hear from you on you opinions.

I have the Elan 7 NE I bought last year and I love it it is a great film camera! Really not alot of handling difference between it and the 20D my 1st dslr.

I have thought of doing what you are talking of doing but since I've gotten free of film processing I dont wanna go back. :D

Good luck!
Bigun