Retro Snap Chronicles: Canon T50 & Fujifilm S5800

Today I've decided to do a little retro camera experiment to see how the photos turn out on these old but trusty cameras, and then I will compare the images side-by-side. Both of these can be picked up second-hand for a bargain price. The Canon T50 is my first film camera in over 25 years. I haven't used a film camera since the 90s, so this is quite exciting. I've noticed on Photography books, magazines and websites that old-school 35mm film photography is making a comeback. And I do love that old grainy look to the film photos, and the unique color contrast they reproduce.

This is the Fujifilm Finepix S5800 bridge camera. It's only a light small little thing that fits in the palm of your hand. In the pictures it looks bigger than it is. But the pictures it produces still look great in my opinion. I will post a few at the end of this post.

Fujifilm Finepix S5800

Release Year: 2007

This has an 8-megapixel sensor. The Fujifilm Finepix S5800 delivers high-resolution photos with impressive clarity. Its ISO1600 feature enhances performance in low-light conditions.

Unique Features: This camera is equipped with a 10x optical zoom, a Super Macro mode for extreme close-ups, and electronic image stabilization for steady video recording. It also includes Intelligent Flash and Anti-blur technology for capturing clear images of moving subjects.

Background: The S5800 followed the Fujifilm Finepix S5700, which had a 7.1-megapixel sensor and similar features. The S5800 improved upon its predecessor with a higher resolution and better zoom capabilities.

The film reel I will be using with the analogue Canon T50 35mm film camera. I won this for a bargain on Ebay. I think it expired probably about 20 years ago, haha. Hopefully it still works okay.

I love how this thing looks. It's a real relic from the past. I'm looking forward to seeing the retro-looking images it will produce. 

 

 

 

 

Canon T50

Release Year: 1983

The Canon T50 is a 35mm film single-lens reflex (SLR) camera. It was the first camera in Canon's T-series, which was designed to be more user-friendly and automated than previous SLR cameras.

Unique Features: Known for its user-friendly design, the T50 includes a self-timer, and a fully automatic exposure system. It also features a unique "Quick Load" system for easy film loading. Apparently the apperture doesn't need to be set as the camera sets this automatically.

Background: Introduced as an entry-level model in Canon's T-series, the Canon T50 followed the Canon T70. It aimed to offer advanced features in a more compact and affordable package.