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My first ever
My first ever
Picked up my first analog camera after years of using Fujifilm's film simulations. I figured, it's time to try out the real thing.
Loaded my first roll of film (Fujicolor C200) and went on shooting. The Yashica T AF-D had everything automatic so it was very beginner friendly. It has a nice viewfinder with focus indicators as well as an indicator to tell you if you need to use the flash.
More information about the camera can be found here : Yashica T AF - Camera-wiki.org - The free camera encyclopedia
Completing that first roll of film and eagerly bringing it to the shop (mimosafoto.dk) for development was a thrilling moment. As I handed it over, my heart raced. Would there be hidden gems among those frames? The uncertainty made it oddly nerve-wracking, especially considering how freely I share my digital photos online. Yet here I was, feeling unexpectedly vulnerable, entrusting my memories to the mysterious alchemy of film development
Lessons learned
Light Leaks
Light Leaks
The first thing I noticed when I got the prints are the streaks of yellow/orange light at the right side of most of the photos (some worse than others). Apparently, these are caused by the light leaking into the camera because it's not tightly sealed. This is, of course, not surprising since the camera is quite old. Fortunately, it's very fixable by putting in some material like felt paper at the corners of the back cover.
A reminder to go slow
A reminder to go slow
Digital screens—the instant feedback they offer! With the Yashica T-AF-D, this luxury is not present. Trial and error is costly. So, I’ll embrace mindfulness next time: while looking through the viewfinder - straighten horizons, check the corners - be more deliberate.
Update
I suspected that the light leaks were coming from a small window at the back of the camera, which lets you check if there’s film loaded. To test this theory, I covered the window and gave it another shot, this time using Kodak Pro Image 100. Success! The light leaks are gone!
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