I'm looking for a digital camera, other than a Leica (like most people I don't have $ 7000 bucks at my disposal) that takes nice film quality photos. I'm turned off and slightly tired of the sterile world of DSLR's and I want a camera that has that rich analog look. I take fine art photography, so I'm not worried about being able to change out lenses and all that. Like I said, essentially a Leica M9 would be ideal, but I can't afford it.
I've been looking into the newer Fujifilm X100 and Olympus OMD-EM5. Are they my best bet?
I appreciate all suggestions and guidance!
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Answer by AVDADDY
Why not just buy a film camera?
What do you think? Answer below!
The only way to make a digital image file look like the image was shot on film, is to use programs from onOne, NIK or Topaz Labs that allows you to add film profiles to your digital images. There are lists of various film types you can add later.
ReplyDeleteJust so you know, using the term "analogue" is not quite right. You either use film or a digital sensor in cameras. The light coming into a digital camera is "analogue" It stays analogue until it is processed by the in-camera analogue to digital processor.
You seem to have gone from one extreme (Leica M9) to the other (Fujifilm X100 and Olympus OMD-EM5.)
What you need to do is compare the sensor performance of all the available digital cameras. Pick the one with the best performance that is within your budget and then visit a proper camera shop to see which of them you like the best.
This link lists camera sensors and their performance.
http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Cameras/Camera-Sensor-Ratings
If you start with a high quality digital image, you will have a better chance of producing better looking images in post production where you will tell Photoshop which film you want to emulate.
no digital camera takes nice film quality photos. they look digital. that is the point
ReplyDeletego to wal mart and buy a 4 dollar disposable camera. I got a pentax espio 115 film camera (photos look like this http://www.flickr.com/photos/ashleeislegit/sets/72157629672226808/ )from my moms friend and bought a pack of film with i think 6 rolls in it with 26 photos per roll for $ 5. thats 156 pictures.if you use a digital camera they wont look anaglog, and theres no way to edit them without it looking obviously edited.
since your taking photography, i suggest you should invest in a pentax k1000 (theyre only $ 50-$ 100 online and at pawn shops) . It takes nice quality film photos and they look really nice :) (photos look like this http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicolasesc/sets/72157624016527011/ ). and if you dont know how already, it helps you learn how to set up a camera properly.
also If you want more of a vintage snapshot look, and dont want to buy an expensive film camera, go to urban outfitters! they have really cool film cameras from $ 50+. some of the photos in the first link (the ones of the toronto and the carnival) were taken with a camera i got from urban outfitters
hope i helped?