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# A List of Reasons to Pick Up a Film Camera
- URL: https://www.cjchilvers.com/blog/a-list-of-reasons-to-pick-up-a-film-camera/
- Published: 2017-04-21T14:27:00.000Z
- Updated: 2017-04-21T14:27:00.000Z
- Author: CJ Chilvers
- Tags: photography, analog, film, cameras

John Crane has [many reasons](http://emulsive.org/interviews/i-am-john-crane-and-this-is-why-i-shoot-film?ref=cjchilvers.com) for sticking with film during his career, but this is one of my favorites:

> "I spend so much time in front of the computer that when the time comes to get away and enjoy photography – the last thing I want to do is pick up another computer."

That's a new one to me and I love it. His photos are wonderful too.

I've been dipping my toes back into analog photography for a year or two now. It's more than a nostalgia trip. Forcing your brain to think more about what you're shooting really helps.

And it's fun. Who says this can't be about fun? Unless you're a pro, fun is the only reason you ever need to justify using film.