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I am a writer, photographer, and educator interested in the intersection between creativity and exploring our world. I hold a PhD in interdisciplinary humanities and teach at a small school in the USA. I am a serial thing-doer.
It's not working for me. I'm getting "Redirection to URL with a scheme that is not HTTP(S)". I'm using an iPhone 11 Pro, but will be upgrading to the iPhone 16 Pro in a week or two. I'll revisit this shortcut at that time.
First time I’ve heard about this error. Could be an error with the Maps URL setting in the Append area towards the bottom of the shortcut. Try changing it to/from URL/Name and report back if this fixes it. Good luck.
First, the results were totally expectable despite what we were promised. Second, by comparing two irrelevant devices you are giving the viewer a wrong impression that Pentax 17 really worths the price. NO WAY! With that price you can buy an Olympus PEN F, two Canon Demi's, or seven Olympus PEN EE's. You can complete this list with tens of legendary full-frame analog cameras.
Thank you for sharing! This resonated with me. Something most of us can apply in our lives. I left my job of 15 years a few months ago. I have taken a job that isn't stressful, only working three days a week. This gives me space to pursue my documentary photography projects.
Thanks for sharing with us! And this is true, the community on YT is much more supportive and genuinely interested compared to other platforms. Looking forward to your next vid!!
Is it 10x better? Maybe not (I'm not sure how you would even measure such a thing), but what I do think is that it's absolutely clear is that the difference in image quality between those two cameras is every bit and more than the difference between many lenses that are separated by the same amount of money. And yes, sure, the Kodak can take nice photos, but good photographers have always been able to take nice photos with bad equipment -- even disposable cameras, which the Ektar is not too different from. That doesn't invalidate the existence of more expensive cameras. Plus if you want artsy low IQ on the Pentax you can just miss focus on purpose by one zone and then use the EV to over or under expose. $500 may seem steep in some ways, but 1) it is an actually good camera and lens, and 2) it may be that creating an all-new design and the stockpiles of parts to service them is not economically feasible without such a price tag. If you love shooting film and want to see capable new film cameras exist, and for the market to develop, I feel like this price point is not unreasonable enough to warrant much complaint.
I have received my H35N this month and started taking photos. I have no idea about the result as I haven’t used film cameras before, especially point-and-shoot ones. But I like the thrill. I like just taking the picture. It’s like a phone, but less annoying :D
Great video and good points. I totally agree. I somehow think that printing is best way to make photo meaningful. When I print some of my photos (with Canon Selphy CP-1300, great printer for small prints) and see them on paper, it just feels better. I am looking more the picture and forget all the pixel peeping or what-so-ever totally irrelevant stuff. Maybe reason is because there is no possibility to zoom and there is no any kind of backlight in photo, it just shows the image in the light where it is seen on that time when people are looking? Hard to say. Still, whatever the case, gotta love printing photos :)
I dont know that you could use the argument of 10x pricier means the Pentax has to be "10x better". I think that the question for me was; "are the images from the Kodak H35" good enough to spend any money on at all. I've seen lots of photos from the H35 across quite a few videos over time (I was wondering if it would be ok to get as a supplementary film camera on some trips) and if the lighting conditions and subject matter is right, some photos from the H35 are almost acceptable but as there is no exposure control and focus adjustment to deal with different circumstances means that most of the time the photos from it are so bad id suggest the H35 is worthless and can't be recommended. It didn't take me too many videos to work out that it wasn't something id waste money on. I had a Kokak camera like this 45yrs ago as that was all my parent could afford for a 13yr old interested in taking photos.. but they were atrocious photos. When I was 18 I got a Praktica SLR and that's when things really changed. It was manual only but exposure control and a half decent lens was transforming that now being more involving with better results that my photography became enjoyable. I think the enjoyment to be had with the Pentax 17 is the simplicity for casual and street but with enough control and lens quality that results are not embarrassing
I think it's worth showing how both handle lowlight, the pentax on a tripod can get some great shots in lowlight/indoors. I even saw some deranged person take a milky way shot using a tracking rig. Likewise some comparisons of the flash too would be interesting to see
After using both, i wouldnt even pay half price for the pentax 17. Every picture is formulaic and dull, like an iphone or something. They look good, but maybe i like a bit of wabi sabi
I have both and I love both, depends on the film I want to use, cheap 400 film will be in Ektar H35N, portra 400 will be in pentax 17 Honestly I never zoom in 100% to check sharpness, it is not what film photography does, the final destination usually on facebook or instagram so it doesn’t matter. Any back to the question, is it 10 times better? I will not use Pentax 17 in this price first of all, I will rather choose Pen-F or a GR1V at this price point, or even a pentax Espio mini. I think autofocus is essential at this pricepoint and it is not quite acceptable to let user do in manuel.
The Pentax 17 gets everything out of film. The sharpness, the contrast. The camera always ensures the correct exposure. It is almost impossible to take a technically bad picture. What is the use of a cheap Kodak Ektar 35N if I have to expect that half of the pictures will be unusable? In order to push the Pentax 17 to the limits of its resolution, a high-resolution film would be necessary, such as the Ektar 25, which was available in the 1980s. A test with the Ektar100 or Kodak Pro Image 100 would already be possible today.
I like mine but I do get a lot of poor shots. Especially indoors with flash. It’s okay and certainly better than a P&S, but I switched back to using my Bessa 4A as my primary. However, super fun camera to use. Still very happy with it.
Pentax 17 is better camera and price is justified , altough there are people out there who compares 30 years old cameras with abrand new one where also some development is done tobet there. Put that same cameras 40 years back intime (yeah I was there ) and you will be surprised that the prices are almost same compared to average income. Film nowdays is overhyped and made too expensive fir what it is.
@@ruiz1871 That might hold the true for basic stuff , and the rest is absolutely more expensive .It depend what you do with a film and which film we talking about. Anyway I had it enough of it and happy with a digital.
@@eagleeyephoto8715 i found 20 rolls of undeveloped color film from 20-15 years ago because I was too broke to ever develop them. Its why I stopped shooting color film.
@@jeremybassetti although the 17 is sharper because of the lens, the $450 price difference is too much. The better price point would be maybe $250, because as you pointed out, if you're just viewing it on the phone it's hard to tell. Also, even printed film sometimes shows a certain softness that people actually look for.
Lol. 250€ for a brand new film camera line, developed nearly from scratch (the triplet design was preexisting), in an industry where taking such big risks means potentially crashing down? Don't be ridiculous. You have to see the big picture. This camera might not be meant for you, but it has its place in the market
What was the cost for a film camera like the 17 new back in the day? If I remember correctly relatively the same. Besides while the kodak sure is fun to shoot gives you no control whatsoever.
What a good idea to compare the two with regards to photo quality. Well considered conclusion based on empirical findings. I own both cameras and while the Pentax is a significant step up in build and image quality, the Kodak is a lot of fun, fits so easily in a pocket, and does still produce some lovely images.
I really don't like the classification that this is a toy camera from my recollection a toy camera doesn't actually take pictures just because it doesn't cost 1000 dollars does not make it a toy
The general consensus is that “toy camera” is just a phrase to mean a cheap, plasticy, yet functional camera. The word “toy” maybe is pejorative, unfortunate. The term obviously isn’t literal, as toy cameras are not objects designed for children to play with.
Just built it on my devices. Have no idea what the variables do, but i will keep fiddling until it all makes sense to me. Thank you for sharing it will be a game changer when blogging in restaurants.
This is amazing, but I went to your website and downloaded the field note shortcut and I keep getting an error message that says framed load interrupted when it comes down to the current date condition temperature latitude, longitude, and maps URL. Any advice?
It is a known error for some. Try this. If you're getting a "Frame Load Interrupted" error, you can fix it by editing the shortcut -> tap on the Maps URL -> switch URL to Name. Please report back.
Thanks! An older Olympus LS model. Not the new fancy ($$) one. Thing is tiny and sounds great. I’d look into one with 32bit float if I were in the market today.
If you're getting a "Frame Load Interrupted" error, you can fix it by editing the shortcut -> tap on the map url -> switch URL to Name. It’s a common issue for some reason. Let me know if that helps.
Why have I not been subscribed to this guy for at least a year? 🤔 Shame on me. Jeremy, brilliant work and brilliant thoughts on sequencing. I find that editing and sequencing your own work is the most difficult part of the photographic process. At least for me.
Wherever you can get prints. Local printer, online. Most places make good quality prints, but quality is not the main point of them. These are work prints - not gallery prints. Find the best, cheapest prints.
I’ve seen people report that Find All Notes is missing after upgrading. Might be a bug. That said, the filter notes seems to be working in lieu of it. Have you tried that?
Hi Jeremy, I bought a h35n and used it for the first time this week on a trip to an island and used the gold 200 kodak for my photos. What films do you recommend? The other question I have is how do you digitally print the films if you make them at home or deliver them to a company?
Awesome. I’m sure you got some great shots, especially in sunny situations. That film is good, but you will need flash in dark situations. You can’t go wrong by experimenting with different kinds of film. Because the camera doesn’t allow you to adjust many settings, using an all purpose film between 100 and 400 iso might be best for different environments. Just experiment and have fun and report back your preferences. You can send the film off to be developed and scanned (to a place like thedarkroom.com), have a local business do it, or develop and scan at home (you’ll need equipment and chemicals). If you’re a beginner, option 1 or 2.
Thanks for your opinion! I'm from Portugal and I was thinking about always taking the camera when traveling around my country or Europe because it's very portable and fits in my pocket. I'll travel to Europe next time next time and I will think about using some films more intended for special moments such as birthdays or dinners with friends but especially when traveling to urban centers and city parks. I was thinking about trying films from Ilford (I don't know which one to choose) and Fujifilm (FUJICOLOR 200 or other) or continuing to use Kodak 200 gold or trying Ultramax/color plus200.@@jeremybassetti
Cool. You can’t go wrong to try those films out. They all look a little bit different. Shoot some and figure out which one you prefer. Just remember, the lower the ISO number, the more light you need. 200/400 is good all-purpose speeds for this camera. The Ilford film: all are good black and white film. You can’t go wrong with HP5. XP2 is good. Kentmere 400 is good too. They all have a different look. Search comparisons on YT and then try a few out. Make a video with your pictures and your results.
What do you think of the KODAK Slide N SCAN, is it worth it? I wanted to buy a scan to develop my Kodak h35n films but I didn't want something very expensive. I prefer something more accessible and practical, what do you recommend?
