Black & White Untitled (103)

Untitled (103) · 04:57 AM

Street candid in Lower Manhattan.

Camera: Pentax MX
Lens: Pentax-M 28mm f/2.8
Film: Kodak Tri-X 400
Development: Kodak D-76 1:1

Kuzma · 05-29-2016, 03:55 AM

Digital b/w is nothing compared to film one. I have to buy film camera)

oculus · 05-29-2016, 04:10 AM

Originally posted by Kuzma

Digital b/w is nothing compared to film one. I have to buy film camera)

The process of exposing and developing film is very satisfying for me. One can certainly understand why professionals have moved to digital, for reasons of cost and efficiency. For a hobby, though, film is quite a thrill (although I have only been at it for a few weeks, so maybe the thrill will chill).

**Kerrowdown** · 05-29-2016, 04:17 AM

Originally posted by oculus

film is quite a thrill (although I have only been at it for a few weeks, so maybe the thrill will chill)

You never forget that first image growing in the dev tray before your very eyes... unfortunately for some of us that was four hundred years ago.

Enjoy the thrill for as long as it lasts for you.

oculus · 06-01-2016, 07:01 AM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

for some of us that was four hundred years ago.

Enjoy the thrill for as long as it lasts for you.

I would be interested in hearing how/when/why you made the transition to digital.

**Kerrowdown** · 06-01-2016, 07:24 AM

Originally posted by oculus

I would be interested in hearing how/when/why you made the transition to digital.

I was fairly late into the game, hanging on as long as I dare, it would have been about 2007, when I went fully digital with everything.

Started initially by client/employer demands for faster turn round speeds of images, hence the need to embrace the new fangled technology.

FTOeire · 06-12-2016, 07:17 AM

After developing and printing many many prints, I'm so glad digital came along, and saved us all from poisonous chemical fumes

oculus · 06-13-2016, 05:20 AM

Originally posted by FTOeire

After developing and printing many many prints, I'm so glad digital came along, and saved us all from poisonous chemical fumes

Good point! I have taken a cue from former chemistry instructors and I wear gloves and a mask when dealing with the chemicals.

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06-01-2016, 07:24 AM	#6
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,835	Originally posted by oculus I would be interested in hearing how/when/why you made the transition to digital. I was fairly late into the game, hanging on as long as I dare, it would have been about 2007, when I went fully digital with everything. Started initially by client/employer demands for faster turn round speeds of images, hence the need to embrace the new fangled technology. Last edited by Kerrowdown; 06-01-2016 at 08:36 AM.

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Kuzma Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Moscow Posts: 514	Digital b/w is nothing compared to film one. I have to buy film camera)

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oculus Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 518 Original Poster	Originally posted by Kuzma Digital b/w is nothing compared to film one. I have to buy film camera) The process of exposing and developing film is very satisfying for me. One can certainly understand why professionals have moved to digital, for reasons of cost and efficiency. For a hobby, though, film is quite a thrill (although I have only been at it for a few weeks, so maybe the thrill will chill).

05-29-2016, 04:17 AM	#4
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,835	Originally posted by oculus film is quite a thrill (although I have only been at it for a few weeks, so maybe the thrill will chill) You never forget that first image growing in the dev tray before your very eyes... unfortunately for some of us that was four hundred years ago. Enjoy the thrill for as long as it lasts for you.

06-01-2016, 07:01 AM	#5
oculus Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 518 Original Poster	Originally posted by Kerrowdown for some of us that was four hundred years ago. Enjoy the thrill for as long as it lasts for you. I would be interested in hearing how/when/why you made the transition to digital.

06-12-2016, 07:17 AM	#7
FTOeire Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ireland Photos: Gallery Posts: 48	After developing and printing many many prints, I'm so glad digital came along, and saved us all from poisonous chemical fumes

06-13-2016, 05:20 AM	#8
oculus Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 518 Original Poster	Originally posted by FTOeire After developing and printing many many prints, I'm so glad digital came along, and saved us all from poisonous chemical fumes Good point! I have taken a cue from former chemistry instructors and I wear gloves and a mask when dealing with the chemicals.