Lim Rendy's First Time Using the 110 Film Format

Lim Rendy is a full-time worker in a construction company who still finds time to shoot with his analogue cameras. But above all, he is a family man with a wife and two daughters who he also loves to capture on film. Recently, we sent him a couple of rolls of Lomography 110 film for him to try. Let's find out about his first impressions using 110 format!

Hi, Lim! It’s great to have you here at Lomography! Please tell us about yourself and what you do.

Hi, I'm an artist working in a construction company and I'm also a songwriter and composer of a band called Backwood Sun and Montypond. I've been interested in photography since 2009 and that interest was strengthened when I found out about Lomography. Sometimes I also have an additional job as a wedding photographer.

How do you describe your photography?

In the early 2010s my photography tended to be spontaneous, sometimes decisive moments, street photography. Then in the last few years I've gotten into relaxed photography such as naturally lit buildings, portrait photography of loved ones, and sometimes I like surreal photography.

Do you have any film photographers that you look up to?

I really like Trent Parke with his amazing essay photography, Garry Winogrand with his street photography, and Vivian Maier who we all admire for her self portraits using a TLR (Rolleiflex) camera.

How do you usually spend your week?

At the age of 38 I feel a peace that pretty much dominates all lines of life. I'm married and have two very cute daughters, it's a pleasure to be with them. I work full time Monday-Friday, nine to six. Sometimes I slip in time to take photos in between my visits to projects or when I have lunch.

What is it like to be a film photographer? Please tell us your experience.

Being a film photographer is an expensive hobby and you will soon go broke, but we are addicted to the results. The slow process also indirectly trains us to learn to be patient, especially if one roll is developed with unpleasant results. I quite often photo walk alone, without a community, because of my limited time. I use my weekend for quality time with my family.

What do you like most about the 110 film format?

If you want to be an invisible photographer, it's a must to have a 110 camera. Almost all of them are no bigger than your wallet. It's great to use this format for silent photography. Their shutter is also very quiet. I saw on the marketplace that someone was selling 110 cameras at a fairly cheap price, and I bought one. I then cleaned the mouldy lens – easy enough and voilà! It's all cleaned and ready to use. The first film I bought at that time was LomoChrome Purple and the results were quite pleasant considering it was the first time I tried the camera and with the 110 format. The only drawback of 110 is that the resolution is not large, so it will look a little grainy compared to other formats.

Have you found that shooting with a 110 camera changed any of your photographic perspectives or habits?

The only significant thing is that the size is so small. It will certainly be a new experience when you hold a 110 camera.

How did you like shooting with the LomoChrome Turquoise 110 ?

LomoChrome Turquoise turns your colors orange and greenish! If you're tired of the current movie colors that are being loved like Cinestill 800 colors, you should try this one!

What do you think about the results?

It is quite a pleasant experience when shooting with this film, like entering another planet, a completely different atmosphere!

What did you decide to shoot with the LomoChrome Metropolis 110 film ?

With the time constraints of my work, I usually take photos around my work area, sometimes when I have lunch, and on weekends I take photos around my house. It's really nice to use the 110 because it's really small and invisible.

Do you have a favorite photo taken with this film?

This photo is my favorite, as it was my first portrait of my child with the 110 format. The light is quite low but it still looks good and as expected.

What do you like most about the LomoChrome Metropolis 110 film ?

Actually almost the same as other LomoChrome films but this film makes us fly away with unusual highlight and shadow colors. For Metropolis, in certain conditions the colors almost resemble standard film colors.

We also sent you the B&W Orca 110 ISO 100. Any interesting experience while shooting with it?

When you see the result, there is certainly a majesty and serenity. The film was developed by one of the labs in Bandung, Dog Days, and when I saw the results my first impression was – perfect. The grain is quite smooth with ISO 100 and strong contrast. It's magic!

Did you have any challenges while shooting with these 110 films?

Shooting film using the 110 format was a new experience for me, as I have always used the 35 mm and 120 format. Initially I underestimated with this format honestly because I had never used it, and the camera I got at that time was quite cheap – $20 on the marketplace with moldy lenses and a little fogging on the rear lens element. But after trying it, the results were beyond my expectations.

What are your hopes for the future of the 110 format?

Of course, my hope is the same as my friends who love analogue cameras and Lomography around the world, don't ever stop producing this format! At this time only Lomography holds this important role in the analogue world.

What is one thing you have been dying to explore further (anything from a place to a particular subject)? What is your dream project?

I want to photograph Iceland. It's one of my dreams. I want to photograph the landscape and the locals there.

What’s coming up next for you? What’s in the works and what’s on your mind?

I am restarting my photography book project. My second book this time will be full color with a street photography approach. FYI, I also have a photography book entitled Shadow, which is full black and white. This project is quite slow because I am too much of a perfectionist in determining what photos I will include. But it looks like I will release it soon if there are no obstacles.

Any messages to other Lomographers out there?

Create an analogue camera community around you so that it becomes more widespread and of course so that the film industry survives. Stay broke, shoot film, never waste frames, be patient and enjoy the process. If it fails, you have to try again, because that's where the fun lies.

Thank you very much Lim Rendy for sharing your thoughts, experience and wonderful shots!

To see his recent activities you can visit his Instagram Page. And don't forget to visit his LomoHome.

written by adi_totp on 2024-09-05 #gear #people #indonesia #110 #110-film #lomochrome