I Still Shoot Film (You Should Try It in 2026)

Curious about film photography but overwhelmed? This is a beginner-friendly guide to why film is still worth it in 2026—and exactly how to start without wasting money. In this video you’ll learn: the real reason film improves your photography (it’s not “the look”) how constraints (36 frames) make you more creative a simple way to train your eye for light a 3-roll beginner plan you can follow this month About the Channel: Hi, I'm Kobus. I live in Johannesburg, South Africa. This channel is about film photography as a slow craft and a calmer way to create. I share photo walks, film camera stories, and honest lessons from shooting in real life. MY GEAR – Canon EOS M50 → https://amzn.to/4aYue1E – ef-m canon 15-45mm lens → https://amzn.to/49Cckzc – My other lens for the M50 → https://amzn.to/49TB47m – Canon FT QL (my grandfather’s camera) → https://amzn.to/3NqlmrG – GoPro Hero 8 → https://amzn.to/3NhFM6g Film & Accessories – My go‑to 35mm film stock → https://amzn.to/456Rdnp – GoPro head mount → https://amzn.to/4qlaRVn – SD cards I trust → https://amzn.to/49Rnhy9 How I use these These are the tools I actually use to make the videos on this channel. If you pick anything up through these links, it supports the channel at no extra cost to you. Thank you. #FilmPhotography #35mmFilm #CanonFTQL #FilmForBeginners #AnalogPhotography #FirstRollOfFilm #FilmPhotographyTips #ShootingFilm #KodakGold #VintageCamera #filmphotography #35mmfilm #analogphotography #filmphotographytips #kobusdewet