One Low Rider Car Show and Three Films

The title covers it pretty well. But for more context a few months ago I was invited to a Low Rider Car Show. I had been wanting to attend one for a few years, but my timing was always off. I would find out about it too late, or even after, or would have a conflict. But this time a friend in photography, one Cesar Molina…

…let me know about a show and I made it. A bit of a drive and had some tire flat drama but I made it there and back safely, managed to get my tire fixed, and managed to get some pics somewhere in between. It was better than I expected. I am both a camera nerd and a car nerd so it was a wonderful day. I also brought along some accomplished digital image capturing devices, and they did great as well…

…but film stole the show as far as I am concerned. The film camera tool of choice was the Fujifilm GA645 and it performed flawlessly as expected. Brought along three favorite film stocks. Three distinct looks and I like them all. Here are the images in no particular order. I will add my thoughts on each film after the sample photos at Hamish’s very logical suggestion.

Cinestill 50D

Thoughts on the film.

I like Cinestill 50D. It is not the color film I reach for first, but I enjoy the results when I do. It does have a unique look to it that I like. It creates pleasing and muted, not overly saturated images that are very sharp.

But as the D and ISO 50 indicates this is not a film for all occasions. Perfect for a day like the car show. Other films offer a bit more variety so I need not plan ahead.

CatLABS X FILM 100 Color

Thoughts on the film.

This film is a relatively recent find and it has given my all time favorite color films a run for their money. Knew it was a winner from the first roll.

For starters, it is surprisingly affordable which is appreciated. Above that it is very sharp, creates a low grain image, and offers unique colors that I really like. Punchy while not going off a bit of an artistic cliff like Phoenix 200. I always enjoy the images it creates.

Kodak Gold 200

Thoughts on the film.

This is one of my all time favorite color films. The others are the Lomographycolor triplets (100/400/800) and Fujifilm 400. But if I had to pick one for the top of the heap it would likely be Kodal Gold 200. It is affordable and image quality wise it is a star. No matter what situation I put before it or what lens or camera I put behind it this film delivers.

In short Kodak Gold 200 never lets me down. Even when I push it like using a 200 speed film for a low light pic like the last one above. A great film.

Well. That is a wrap for this one.

A great event and I had a great time.

Eric L. Woods

I shoot a variety of new and old digital and film cameras. Industrial Engineer by education, IT is my vocation, and I really enjoy using, testing, and writing about cameras. All three of the latter are very therapeutic exercises for me. If you are so inclined my blog address is ewoodsphoto.com and I can be found on Threads and Instagram. All the best to you.

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