Singapore Film Photographers - a time for the rest to unite?
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sobrietyanonymous
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There's quite a number of us in the group now 
Gerard Goh
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Perhaps a FB group for SGFPG (Singapore Film Photography Group) be created by TS? Given that some of the members may already have their own site, they can post the links of their personal photsite onto the FB Group to share. Or FB members in the Group be given the opportunity to up load their film photos onto FB Group. Topics relating to film can be created in FB for discussions/sharing. Photowalks events can also be created/announced. Just a suggestion if you find FB platform more interactive.
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sobrietyanonymous
Senior Member
ive discussed with my friends on the whatsapp group.. we are going to keep the whatsapp as it is for now until we get more members and can supplement this whole idea with a FB group
in the meantime, whoever is keen to find like minded film lovers, do drop me a message!
in the meantime, whoever is keen to find like minded film lovers, do drop me a message!
Thedraperyfalls
New Member
Hi there,
great effort, and maybe I can help shed some more light.
i notice that in singapore, there is no group or association for shooters still using film, and even in clubsnap
There is an over-arching group in CS, and it's called 'Before Digital, Beyond
35mm'.
________
- support group, allows us to whine/predict the future/present, esp in the recent announcement of Kodak Alaris
- bulk purchase, allows us to buy film in bulk
- development, allows us to find alternative sources of film development
All these goals are in fact already achieved, repeatedly.
There are tons of whining and discussion threads in 'Before Digital, Beyond 35mm'.
They come in every shape, form and size imaginable.
You can organise a mass-order in here.
Again, tons of film mass orders have been successfully organised there.
The majority of the members understand and utilise the purpose of that sub-forum.
________
many of them are scattered by the genre of camera used..
Contrary to your belief, this seemingly convoluted system here actually works.
As you said, you are new to film photography.
So I would imagine that at the moment, film photography in itself seems terrifically exotic and niche.
However, that is not always the case - especially as you venture further and deeper.
While it's true that film is the basis of all discussion here, there are marked differences between the 'genre of camera used'.
Rangefinder users typically shoot street, where they seek the decisive moment.
It's probably F8 and be there, stalking the street, stealthy and invisible, hunting for the perfect candid shot.
At the other end of the spectrum, LF users contend with large and unwieldy cameras.
Their approach is slower and infinitely more measured.
They are concerned about the perfect composition, dynamic range, exposure and the like.
And we are not even beginning to talk about wetplate or experimental film photography.
Naturally, I am speaking in broad strokes here.
But I am certain that you see the distinct differences in terms of goals and approach between these different genres of cameras.
Yes, we all use film - but we all have different styles, needs, experience, goals based most conveniently on the different genres of cameras used.
And if you want to talk about developing methods, you can do so in the 'Traditional Darkroom'.
Therefore, there is a need for a clear separation between all these different groups.
Otherwise, everything would be a complete mess and in turn, counter productive.
If everything were to be lumped together into one discussion as you are suggesting, you would not be able to find anything or keep a coherent discussing going.
What I might suggest to you, is that while gathering and keeping your new list of film contacts going, to also participate actively here.
You would then come to realise that this group of active and ardent film shooters is actually pretty small.
Almost everybody knows somebody who knows somebody.
And I can personally bear testament to this.
I have made countless lifelong friends who shoot all manner of film, simply by participating here.
Share your images and thoughts in the multitudes of threads that are already ongoing.
This system here is not perfect, but it's great and it works.
So once again, great effort and I admire your enthusiasm!
But do give my suggestions a try, and you might be pleasantly surprised.
Happy shooting!
great effort, and maybe I can help shed some more light.
i notice that in singapore, there is no group or association for shooters still using film, and even in clubsnap
There is an over-arching group in CS, and it's called 'Before Digital, Beyond
35mm'.
________
- support group, allows us to whine/predict the future/present, esp in the recent announcement of Kodak Alaris
- bulk purchase, allows us to buy film in bulk
- development, allows us to find alternative sources of film development
All these goals are in fact already achieved, repeatedly.
There are tons of whining and discussion threads in 'Before Digital, Beyond 35mm'.
They come in every shape, form and size imaginable.
You can organise a mass-order in here.
Again, tons of film mass orders have been successfully organised there.
The majority of the members understand and utilise the purpose of that sub-forum.
________
many of them are scattered by the genre of camera used..
Contrary to your belief, this seemingly convoluted system here actually works.
As you said, you are new to film photography.
So I would imagine that at the moment, film photography in itself seems terrifically exotic and niche.
However, that is not always the case - especially as you venture further and deeper.
While it's true that film is the basis of all discussion here, there are marked differences between the 'genre of camera used'.
Rangefinder users typically shoot street, where they seek the decisive moment.
It's probably F8 and be there, stalking the street, stealthy and invisible, hunting for the perfect candid shot.
At the other end of the spectrum, LF users contend with large and unwieldy cameras.
Their approach is slower and infinitely more measured.
They are concerned about the perfect composition, dynamic range, exposure and the like.
And we are not even beginning to talk about wetplate or experimental film photography.
Naturally, I am speaking in broad strokes here.
But I am certain that you see the distinct differences in terms of goals and approach between these different genres of cameras.
Yes, we all use film - but we all have different styles, needs, experience, goals based most conveniently on the different genres of cameras used.
And if you want to talk about developing methods, you can do so in the 'Traditional Darkroom'.
Therefore, there is a need for a clear separation between all these different groups.
Otherwise, everything would be a complete mess and in turn, counter productive.
If everything were to be lumped together into one discussion as you are suggesting, you would not be able to find anything or keep a coherent discussing going.
What I might suggest to you, is that while gathering and keeping your new list of film contacts going, to also participate actively here.
You would then come to realise that this group of active and ardent film shooters is actually pretty small.
Almost everybody knows somebody who knows somebody.
And I can personally bear testament to this.
I have made countless lifelong friends who shoot all manner of film, simply by participating here.
Share your images and thoughts in the multitudes of threads that are already ongoing.
This system here is not perfect, but it's great and it works.
So once again, great effort and I admire your enthusiasm!
But do give my suggestions a try, and you might be pleasantly surprised.
Happy shooting!
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Debmalya Sinha
New Member
Hi, I just started shooting film and in 2 months, i haven't touched my digitals yet ..
Would love to join such group
Would love to join such group
sobrietyanonymous
Senior Member
for those interested, drop me a pm with ur hp. we have an active group of about 20 on whatsapp discussing anythnig from gear, film MO and film future.
sobrietyanonymous
Senior Member
Come join our passionate discussions on film! Pm.me
sobrietyanonymous
Senior Member
Hi just pm me ur handphone number... I'll add u into our whatsapp group
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