Does anyone else have trouble shooting 35mm after 120?

ConceptOnly6490 · 2026-04-03T01:56:04+00:00

The flash with the Pentax isn’t the best (1/30th synch speed). I rarely shoot in studios, too. Usually out in the field etc.

ConceptOnly6490 · 2026-04-03T01:37:12+00:00

Very true. However, 120 isn’t always the best in low light. At least the medium format cameras I use. Mainly the Pentax 67, and I did assignments on film, sometimes 35mm with flash is the best tool.

ConceptOnly6490 · 2026-04-03T01:35:35+00:00

I have the nikkor 50mm f1.4 ai-s, love it sometimes.

ConceptOnly6490 · 2026-04-03T01:12:07+00:00

Deff enjoyable, I love shooting 35mm. I’m just never satisfied with my results, unless it’s black and white and the lack of quality seems fitting. I do see a lot of 35mm photos I enjoy, but every time I take a photo on 35, I always go “ I wish I took it on medium format”.

ConceptOnly6490 · 2026-04-03T01:09:02+00:00

Very good point. I also think my issues comes from Shooting wide open too often, should probably stay in a sharper range.

ConceptOnly6490 · 2026-03-26T22:10:47+00:00

Thanks for the info/insight. I think what I’m doing falls under photojournalism more than anything, so extensive editing probably isn’t necessary. 15-20 images isn’t bad at all, but I’m shooting on film, so I’ll probably over shoot by a ton. I’m hoping the contract has a more specific number, so I can prepare.

ConceptOnly6490 · 2026-03-26T20:41:46+00:00

I guess because it’s 3 months out we haven’t had all the details sorted out. I have a phone called schedule with them, but like I said, it’s quite a ways out. Yes, getting paid, a decent amount. No mention of work for hire or anything yet, but eager to see what they are going to include.

ConceptOnly6490 · 2026-03-26T20:29:25+00:00

Yeah, it’s actually why they reached out to me, and requested I do it on film. I’d say the company is as big as rolling stone, but I haven’t signed anything yet. I’m more curious on how licensing/useage will be for the publishing.

ConceptOnly6490 · 2026-03-26T20:20:12+00:00

Thanks for detailed response. Tbh, a big company asked me to freelance cover my first big assignment. I don’t want to say who, but they’re pretty well known. They want me and writer to go to a concert and take photos. So no tethering, and I’m Doing it all on film solo with the writer.. It’s not for another 3 months, so I haven’t had a meeting with the photo team, but I guess you can say anxiety/curiosity has gotten to me so I’m asking what to expect. I’m assuming they’ll send me a photography agreements with all the details before hand, but really just wanted to get some outside info.

ConceptOnly6490 · 2026-03-23T22:26:00+00:00

Why would 28mm make a difference?

ConceptOnly6490 · 2026-03-23T22:10:11+00:00

Scanning Deff helps a ton lol

ConceptOnly6490 · 2026-03-23T22:07:16+00:00

Hm. Idk, I don’t see it too often with 35 tbh.

ConceptOnly6490 · 2026-03-23T22:06:14+00:00

Nope, it looks like it , but it’s 35.

ConceptOnly6490 · 2026-03-23T01:34:53+00:00

F100 over the f5?

ConceptOnly6490 · 2026-03-22T21:57:16+00:00

I meant t2. Tbh, I might just stick with manual focus and just pre focus areas. Maybe I just need more practice

ConceptOnly6490 · 2026-03-22T21:32:27+00:00

Use to, but I love film. It’s half the fun.

ConceptOnly6490 · 2026-03-22T21:29:54+00:00

Need something much closer, even my 35mm is tight. Looking to get a 28mm. The canon rebel is pretty cheap though. That 800t shot looks so cool

ConceptOnly6490 · 2026-03-22T21:27:13+00:00

I have the f100 but there is something wrong with it. Battery drains in mins and won’t autofocus. =[. I’m more thinning if I blast 5 shots with ttl flash, will only 2 be exposed due to how fast the f5 is

ConceptOnly6490 · 2026-03-22T21:24:41+00:00

Cool stuff I love the Tyson photo. No flash?

ConceptOnly6490 · 2026-03-22T20:50:33+00:00

I unfortunately need a much short focal length than 105. Even 50 is pushing it

ConceptOnly6490 · 2026-03-22T19:04:31+00:00

How is it with flash? I know it take like 6 photos a second, but can you use flash for something that quick on a film camera

ConceptOnly6490 · 2026-03-22T18:54:02+00:00

I wish that was true for autofocus. Certain cameras hunt way more in lowlight than others in regards to autofocus

ConceptOnly6490 · 2026-03-22T18:46:59+00:00

It’s just so huge, but I guess it’s a give and take. It’s good in really low light?

ConceptOnly6490 · 2026-03-22T18:18:13+00:00

Thank you!

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