So, is it worth it?

Well, that is the wrong question. I cannot tell for anyone else but myself.

For me, it did help to slow down and to simplify the shooting. The information you have to work with is much less than my modern cameras. There is no Pre or Post view either. Therefore there is a good deal of judgement. How do you want your highlights? your darks?

There is no IBIS either,

First and foremost, I am very happy that my cameras are in working condition, so the test was successful. If I want to, I can use them.

But it is a bit about rituals, also about the suspense, if you wish, of what is going to be on the film and, of course about holding it in your hand.

Then, I guess like loading a Compact Disc or tuning a radio with the knob, there is a more mechanical feel. Some people talks about “simplicity” but I do not believe a camera as such is “simple” I think we can understand better how is it working. Or at least we believe so. Whether we do, is another thing.

What is, however, is more involved and makes you feel more of a part of it, an actor and not an spectator. You used to tell your computer to boot DOS, and WIN, so you were telling it what to do. Now it does by itself. It is convenient, but not satisfactory.

I will definitely do it again