So, as you guys saw in my previous post here, I got a new film camera! I've been messing with it here and there. Well, I honestly didn't realize (this is going to make me seem like an idiot) that you are supposed to change the ASA dial, which is for exposure. It's honestly one of the dumbest moments I've had in a while, why was I expecting it to be automatic?? Hahaha. Anyways, I had it set to 400 cos that's what the film is. So some photos came out okay, and others..not so much. Oh well! I was shocked for the most part that you could see any of my photos!

Here are the photos that made the cut-I was going to edit them, but I wanted you to see what they look like 100% untouched. I scanned them onto my computer using my Canon Pixma MX452!

I love the feeling of physically holding my photos. This one is blurry and the exposure isn't the best-but this day will forever be a favorite.

 I'm also incredibly stoked that my camera even works hahah, cos until now, I've been pretty unsure!

You can't see very much in the photo above, but its from a picnic my family and I went on. Olivia threw up on her clothes so I had to put my top on her (which is why its tied in the back) and wear a different one.

I'm really happy with this photo! 

This one is obviously from getting pho.

Last one from the museum, I absolutely loved this exhibit.

Just kidding! This one was taken from the museum window.

I know Jose took the one of me, but I can't remember if I took the one of Olivia or if he did. 

Don't laugh too hard at how terrible these came out-I'm sorta proud of them! It could have been a lot worse hahah. I've already taken 4 on my new roll with the ASA set to 400 but now that I know better, the next 20 should be in better condition, I can't wait to share them with you!

My new camera

Just so happens to be a film camera!

If you're friends with me/follow me on social media then you've already seen it. I also mentioned it briefly on my Monday Must Haves last week!

I am in love with this thing. I took it to Christie DuPree the night I got it to make sure it worked. Unfortunately I don't know anyone else in Tyler that is into using film cameras or knows anything about them so luckily she was nice enough to check it out for me.

Turns out it did work! (As far as I know)

I just needed a new battery and to add film. I'm still pretty nervous to develop the frames, I'm not 100% sure I know what I'm doing but I read the entire manual and I've been doing tons of research. I really do love learning about it though. 

I looked the camera up a few different places online before searching for one in my area and from what I saw, I got this thing for a steal. 

It came with the body, a 50mm lens, a 2x zoom, a lens filter, a strap, and a bag with some cleaning equipment.

Going from a camera that has about 10 buttons to this, was actually confusing. I've never used a film camera unless a disposable counts.

The flash surprisingly worked as well! It did make some very concerning pop noise when left on for a while though. But it did the job.

I don't really see myself using the 2x zoom right now. When I first got the camera I didn't even know it was on there. I just knew my 50mm looked a lot longer than my 50mm on my DSLR hahaha.

This lens right here isn't mine, it's Jose's cousins but he's letting me borrow it cos he doesn't have a film camera. He actually didn't even know it was a film lens. It's incredibly big and I can't imagine what you would even need it for. 

If anyone has any tips or tricks to help with taking a crisp photo- I'm taking advice!