The analog revival is here! Film photography is now more popular than it has been for years... and for that reason I am dying to shoot a roll of 35mm as soon as I can. And I think this Christmas it will be the one thing I'll subtly ask all my family to buy as a gift.
Film, in the scheme of things, is not expensive. But to me it is just much more expensive than when I used to use rolls by the dozen back before digital cameras came along. It's now become that luxury that I wouldn't ever pay for myself.
And I am willing to bet that every photographer you know thinks the same... Forget about lens mugs or cleaning cloths... what any camera user young or old will always appreciate is a roll of emulsion to fuel their inner passion for retro photography.
I've got a Nikon F4 SLR in pristine condition sitting on a shelf waiting to be fired up again... but I bet most people have a film camera someone sitting on the shelf. And if they don't, they can find one cheaply secondhand – and even new film cameras don't have to be expensive.
Whether it is a stocking stuffer for the photographer in your life – or a secret santa for someone at work - this is the perfect gift. And there is plenty of choice too – give them an old favorite, or challenge them with an emulsion they have never tried before. Here are some of the options for your shopping list…
