There's been a resurgence in film photography in recent times. It's not just experienced or traditional film shooters who are looking to buy analog camera systems and films. Thanks to a rise in the vintage look and analog trends, curious digital shooters are exploring the magic of film photography too.
While the best mirrorless cameras and the best medium format cameras are great pieces of kit offering advanced technologies such as Animal Eye AF, Wifi photo transfer, and built-in HDR modes, the ability to view images instantly takes away any excitement. There's an element of surprise to shooting film that you just don't get with digital photography, something romantic. Sure, it's a practice that definitely takes more patience and understanding than digital photography, but when you get it right the end result is so worth it.
To start with, analog photography is more physical than its modern, digital counterpart. You can actually hear and feel the camera working, from winding on film to hearing the satisfying clunk of the mechanical shutter. Although there are so many different film cameras to choose from, it's not hard to choose the correct film for your camera. After deciding on the right format, you'll also have to think about the aesthetic, which varies in tone and contrast – it's the original equivalent of picking an Instagram filter. Some of the best Fujifilm cameras even come with film simulation modes that are based on some of the best-known films such as Velvia and Provia.