Analogue versus digital

Many people may ask why I'm a film photography advocate

In an age when everything is instant there is something refreshing about waiting and seeing. So, in part, there is a principle of patience with analogue cameras - both waiting for the best shot and waiting to see how it comes out. There is also a principle of randomness and the unexpected that occurs with film photography. On top of this there is the tactile experience of handling heavy, mechanical cameras, loading film, adjusting settings and pointing and shooting. Perhaps it is not convenient, but it is rewarding. Another reason to engage with analogue photography is to use many cameras and lenses that have not been surpassed in quality: Takumar, Zeiss, Leica and other lenses from decades past still hold their own and, in some cases, are highly collectible for the quality photos they produce.