I originally got into analog photography because I fell for mechanical feeling when trying out my friends Pentax K1000. The shutter and the winding mechanisms were particularly exciting. Soon after I got my hands on a Pentax K2 and some expired film that my parents had forgotten in a drawer. Since then (around 2022), I’ve been though quite a few rolls of film. I’ve even added a few cameras to my collection. As of writing, I have expanded my collection to also include a few different cameras.
My Pentax K2 taking a rest in a danish 70’s summerhouse.
| Camera | Film | State | Comment | Bought for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pentax K2 | 135 | Mostly working | Primary Camera | 900 Dkk |
| Nikon Fm | 135 | Working | Backup Camera | 615 Dkk |
| Ikoflex IIa | 120 | Working | So much fun | 500 Dkk |
| Yashica-Mat | 120 | Not working | Sad | 450 Dkk |
But in reality the real cost of analog photography is the film, the development and the scanning. I can only recommend the store Shutterbug, if you need to develop in copenhagen. They are friendly and helpful.
Prices
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Kodak Gold 200 135 (3-pack, 35 exposures) | 270 kr. |
| Development 135 (per roll) | 50 kr. |
| Scanning 135 (standard resolution, per roll) | 75 kr. |
| Kodak Gold 200 120 (1-pack, 12 exposures) | 120 kr. |
| Development 120 (per roll) | 60 kr. |
| Scanning 120 (standard resolution, per roll) | 75 kr. |
Cost Breakdown 135
| step | Math | Wallet ouch |
|---|---|---|
| Price per roll in pack | 270 / 3 | 90 kr. |
| Total cost per roll | 90 + 50 + 75 | 215 kr. |
| Cost per photo | 215 / 35 | 6.14 kr. |
Cost Breakdown 120
| Step | Math | Wallet ouch |
|---|---|---|
| Total cost per roll | 120 + 60 + 75 | 255 kr. |
| Cost per photo | 255 / 12 | 21.25 kr. |
My point being
To me at least, the fact that it is expensive to make a photo, reminds me that I should surround myself with moments that are worth capturing forever, also taking the film price into account. Worthy of a photo. Though, I do recommend trying to just live in the moment. I am very much a photographer for myself. I serve myself. I take photos for my own future reminiscing of good times with friends and family. My photos are rarely masterpieces, but often imperfectly captures a real moment. If they are super shitty, it is because I had a great time. If you are curious check some of my amateur photos out here.
You might take photos of nature, architecture or more abstract subjects, I think that the idea still stands. You should live the moments that your film is worth. Your time is worth slightly more than celluloid film anyway.
The moments.
I nominate the below moments as my best celluloid entrapped moments so far. The nomination is loosely based on which photos I get the happiest from looking at.
- Proposal to my wife (used the built-in pseudo-reliable timer).
- Birthday hangout in the sun with a campfire.
- Hangout with friends at big table or activities with friends.
- More family stuff.
- Really any photo of my stunning wife.
- The photos my wife take of me. She is often a better photographer than i am.
Based on this not-very-scientific list, it is clear that I should hang out more with friends and family, (or propose again haha), even if I need to take a few pictures.
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