On the road with...
A photo trip to Sylt - digital and analog!
LennartFilthuth +amp; Hannes Wittkopf
What doyou need for a good camping vacation on Sylt? Tent, air mattresses, sleeping bags, beer, and of course the most important thing - a couple of cameras.
But the question is which cameras? For a short time, we were thinking about going out exclusively with analog cameras, but we both really like working with our Fujifilm cameras and we didn't want to miss out on the flexibility of digital photography.
So what did we have with us, what did we use to document our trip?
The Fujifilm X-T4
Why the X-T4? Few modern cameras are as fun to use as the X-T4. A manual, analog feeling and at the same time no compromises in terms of modern technology - just the right thing for us!
The Fujifilm XF 50mm f/2.0
Fujifilm offers a good selection of compact lenses to go with their compact X-T cameras. In this case, the 50mm f/2.0. Whether in silver or black, it's a perfect match for the X-T4. With an open aperture of f/2.0 and weather resistance, it is the perfect travel companion for portraits and landscape shots.
The Fujifilm X100V
There is so much to say about the X100V... in short: An X-T4 in a small, classic body including a hybrid viewfinder (rangefinder + digital viewfinder). The option to change the lens is missing here, but that's exactly what makes the X100V so charming.
The Peak Design Cuff
One of the most important accessories for us - The Peak Design Cuff. Stylish, simple, versatile are the three keywords when talking about the "Cuff". Using the well-known Peak Design anchor system, you can easily dangle your camera on your wrist and also quickly switch back and forth between cameras. We use it in both colors (ash and black).
5 tips for travel photography
- take only one/two fixed focal lengths and see what that does to the creativity of your photos
- spend time at the places you want to photograph - good lighting mood can be shy, give it time
- go out with just an analog camera - sometimes it can be the secret to unique and special photos
- leave your tripod and other accessories at home - the less you have with you, the more creative you become
- enjoy the moment - take a few photos and then leave the camera in the bag for some time again
Digital cameras are fun, analog is more fun
For the ultimate road trip and camping vacation, you need analog cameras. Not only are they a lot of fun, but they give you unique looks, boost your creativity, and make you shoot more deliberately.
That's why we took two analog cameras with us on our trip. The Mamiya 645 (a medium format camera from the late 80's) and an old point +amp; shoot.
Kodak Portra 400 120 film
Kodak's PORTRA is currently one of the most popular color films and there's a reason for that. It delivers fantastic skin tones and very natural colors in most lighting conditions. Together with the Mamiya, the film is just fun!
(On our trip we used the film with sensitivity 400 and 160 )
Kodak Gold 200 135/36 film
Kodak's GOLD 200 is also a very popular color film. It is a good all-rounder when it comes to sharpness, color intensity and color fidelity. It is also comparatively inexpensive and easy to get.
5 tips for analog photography
- if your camera doesn't have one: remember the light meter! (alternatively you can check the exposure with your digital camera or a light meter app like Light Meter )
- develop a system to separate exposed and unexposed film - especially with 35mm film it's important to keep track of your film (e.g. carve a "B" in the lid of the film canister)
- organize a point +amp; shoot - you'll probably find an old point +amp; shoot in the basement of friends/relatives, they are a bit unpredictable but often give very nostalgic and unique results
- get to know your camera - it's important to know your camera, not only how it works, but also what to do if it doesn't work as usual
- overexpose rather than underexpose! Film gives you a lot in the highlights, but if you underexpose your film, you'll quickly run out of film
More about Lennart +amp; Hannes
Lennart Filthuth
Instagram: @lennartfil
Hannes Wittkopf
Instagram: @hanneswit
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