Hi Everyone,
I am hoping for a bit of advice regarding a trip next week.
My typical systems are Leica Ms, medium format digital. Next week, I am going to the Sierras to hike for a week in the Desolation Wilderness. All of the systems above are pretty heavy for ultralight backpacking trips of over 50 miles at altitude. Even an M9 with one lens is over 2 lbs, though I could do it if I had to. The group will be moving, so not time for tripods or tech cam during the hike and the camera needs to be quickly available. Pulling an M9 out of the pack/replacing it while others wait or using the narrow strap for hours would not be great; I need it light enough to be in a pocket and available.
It dawned on me that I have a like-new Contax TVSIII that shoots 35mm film and weighs under a lb. Rather than buy another camera for the trip, would it be reasonable to carry the Contax, then scan the film later? I will be taking landscape and hiking group photos. If the film idea is sane, what film would you choose? I have been away from film for awhile and admit some ignorance here. Would the Contax allow for a reasonably sized print?
Any advice will be appreciated!
I am hoping for a bit of advice regarding a trip next week.
My typical systems are Leica Ms, medium format digital. Next week, I am going to the Sierras to hike for a week in the Desolation Wilderness. All of the systems above are pretty heavy for ultralight backpacking trips of over 50 miles at altitude. Even an M9 with one lens is over 2 lbs, though I could do it if I had to. The group will be moving, so not time for tripods or tech cam during the hike and the camera needs to be quickly available. Pulling an M9 out of the pack/replacing it while others wait or using the narrow strap for hours would not be great; I need it light enough to be in a pocket and available.
It dawned on me that I have a like-new Contax TVSIII that shoots 35mm film and weighs under a lb. Rather than buy another camera for the trip, would it be reasonable to carry the Contax, then scan the film later? I will be taking landscape and hiking group photos. If the film idea is sane, what film would you choose? I have been away from film for awhile and admit some ignorance here. Would the Contax allow for a reasonably sized print?
Any advice will be appreciated!