SUMMARY
Despite the initial embrace of digital, there's a noticeable resurgence in film-based products and rhetoric. Modern cameras and apps are incorporating filters and modes that replicate film's grain and light leaks, aiming to slow down the creative process and encourage thoughtful image-making. While some see this as a way to add engaging imperfections to digital images, others question if it's a genuine artistic pursuit or merely a hipster gimmick.
TAKEAWAYS
Digital products are increasingly mimicking the 'film experience' with filters and effects.
This trend aims to add imperfections and a nostalgic feel to digital photography.
New cameras like the Pentax 17 encourage a slower, more deliberate approach to shooting.
The appeal of these film-like aesthetics is debated, with some viewing it as a gimmick.