Highlights From My First Roll Of 35mm Film

Fresh from the lab, my very first roll of 35mm film has been developed. And I’m really pleasantly surprised.

Although none of theses shots are particularly interesting, it was just a chance for me to evaluate the Olympus and how I could use it.

It was a really difficult to gauge what the images would look like, especially since I had never shot with film before. I had no point of reference. 

I had no idea what the dynamic range, colour or grain would be like. I also didn’t know what the limitations of the Zuiko 50mm f1.8 lens would be. I love to shoot wide open, but I had no idea if this was a good idea with this 40 year old lens.

And finally, I didn’t even know if the camera was working! The light meter, light seals and shutter all seemed to work ok, but I had absolutely no way of knowing until I got the film developed.

Shooting film has been a difficult but equally rewarding and awesome process. I think I’m a true 35mm film convert.

Although, in some ways it is like starting again. I’m having to see, shoot and learn differently to anything else I’ve done before.

Some of my favourites from my first roll are below. (with no editing of any kind)

They were all shot with my Olympus OM-2N with Zuiko 50mm f1.8. I used a roll of Kodak Ektar 100.

The colours and tones are so punchy and vibrant, and not what I expected at all. I’m looking forward to seeing the differences between this roll and the roll of Fuji 400H in my Olympus OM2N right now. And I also have some Fuji Neopan 400 that I’m itching to try out as soon as possible.

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