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pentytaxy · 04-29-2016, 12:03 AM

Second roll of film ever on my Pentax. Cool cars, cool buildings. Buttloads of light leaks though.

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**Tonytee** · 04-29-2016, 12:23 AM - **1 Like**

That Pentax ME was a workhorse of a camera. I know I certainly miss mine a lot. I do not see any light leaks anywhere. The photo could use a little straightening and also less lawn in the front. Just need to do a bit more cropping. Interesting that at 1 /1000s and f/16 you took in so much light. Perhaps your film speed at ISO 200 might be a little too slow for the conditions. Hard to say, but a darn good effort and thanks for sharing.

Tonytee

pentytaxy · 04-30-2016, 09:17 AM

Originally posted by Tonytee

That Pentax ME was a workhorse of a camera. I know I certainly miss mine a lot. I do not see any light leaks anywhere. The photo could use a little straightening and also less lawn in the front. Just need to do a bit more cropping. Interesting that at 1 /1000s and f/16 you took in so much light. Perhaps your film speed at ISO 200 might be a little too slow for the conditions. Hard to say, but a darn good effort and thanks for sharing.

Tonytee

Thenks m8

**Kerrowdown** · 05-01-2016, 09:40 AM

Originally posted by pentytaxy

Buttloads of light leaks though

Must be a technical lighting term that I'm not familiar with.

pentytaxy · 05-01-2016, 11:41 AM

:3 Entire light seals are missing in some places. Colors look very washed out ,straight outta the scanner.

Topsy · 05-01-2016, 04:10 PM - **1 Like**

Quite like it washed out though!

**Tonytee** · 05-08-2016, 01:33 AM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Must be a technical lighting term that I'm not familiar with.

Obviously, you do not speak Texan.

))

**Kerrowdown** · 05-08-2016, 01:38 AM

Originally posted by Tonytee

Obviously, you do not speak Texan

Nor does the OP as they are from Sri Lanka.

**Tonytee** · 05-10-2016, 12:05 AM

Originally posted by pentytaxy

Thenks m8

The other thought I am having is, do you have to contend with atmospheric haze in your part of the world? It certainly appears that way. Well, you have some important choices available. (1) Try a faster film, I would go right to Kodak Max at ISO 800. (2) You might consider getting a CPL, Circular Polarizing Lens (filter) (3) Think about going over to digital photography as it is easier to correct issues even with some free post photo editing software. Do not get discouraged as this is only your second time out shooting. Again for an early beginning you made a darn good effort here.

Cheers,

Tonytee

pentytaxy · 05-11-2016, 09:37 AM

Originally posted by Tonytee

The other thought I am having is, do you have to contend with atmospheric haze in your part of the world? It certainly appears that way. Well, you have some important choices available. (1) Try a faster film, I would go right to Kodak Max at ISO 800. (2) You might consider getting a CPL, Circular Polarizing Lens (filter) (3) Think about going over to digital photography as it is easier to correct issues even with some free post photo editing software. Do not get discouraged as this is only your second time out shooting. Again for an early beginning you made a darn good effort here.

Cheers,

Tonytee

Atmospheric haze? Nothing like that here. I think an evened-out light leak affects it. I'll get that fast film asap, along with a CPL. Oh Lord no, not digital. I like film. Thank you, again!

RayLo · 05-13-2016, 06:42 AM

I think architecture is a difficult subject to make interesting: What to focus on? What kind of light? Which lens to use?

**Tonytee** · 05-13-2016, 06:38 PM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Nor does the OP as they are from Sri Lanka.

My experience as a film photographer regarding light leaks was to notice a straight, vertical ray of light coming in and washing out the frame. I have never noticed a type of bleaching affect such as this photograph. It would be interesting to learn exactly the source of this type of affect. What are your thoughts, sir?

Thanks,

Antonio

---------- Post added 05-13-16 at 06:41 PM ----------

Originally posted by pentytaxy

Atmospheric haze? Nothing like that here. I think an evened-out light leak affects it. I'll get that fast film asap, along with a CPL. Oh Lord no, not digital. I like film. Thank you, again!

Oh, Lord no, not digital. To be honest with you, those were my famous last words. Now I kick myself almost on a daily basis, just because I didn't do it sooner.

Regards,

Antonio

pentytaxy · 05-13-2016, 09:55 PM

Hahaha! My friends keep trying to convince me to go digital. I just might, in a year or two! Film is getting expensive.

**Tonytee** · 05-14-2016, 11:50 PM

Originally posted by pentytaxy

Hahaha! My friends keep trying to convince me to go digital. I just might, in a year or two! Film is getting expensive.

You will have more enjoyment out of your work. You will also have more control in designing your photos the way you want them to look. Also, it is very educational and rewarding. The other reward will be the amount of money you will save. In digital you shoot 100 photos and then can delete the ones you are not happy with, and the bonus is, no cost to you.

Rgds,

Antonio

04-29-2016, 12:03 AM	#1
pentytaxy Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 42	1991; 1927. Lens: SMC-M 50mm f1.7 Camera: Pentax ME Photo Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka ISO: 200 Shutter Speed: 1/1000s Aperture: F16 Second roll of film ever on my Pentax. Cool cars, cool buildings. Buttloads of light leaks though. Attached Images

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04-29-2016, 12:23 AM - 1 Like	#2
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,543	That Pentax ME was a workhorse of a camera. I know I certainly miss mine a lot. I do not see any light leaks anywhere. The photo could use a little straightening and also less lawn in the front. Just need to do a bit more cropping. Interesting that at 1 /1000s and f/16 you took in so much light. Perhaps your film speed at ISO 200 might be a little too slow for the conditions. Hard to say, but a darn good effort and thanks for sharing. Tonytee

04-30-2016, 09:17 AM	#3
pentytaxy Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 42 Original Poster	Originally posted by Tonytee That Pentax ME was a workhorse of a camera. I know I certainly miss mine a lot. I do not see any light leaks anywhere. The photo could use a little straightening and also less lawn in the front. Just need to do a bit more cropping. Interesting that at 1 /1000s and f/16 you took in so much light. Perhaps your film speed at ISO 200 might be a little too slow for the conditions. Hard to say, but a darn good effort and thanks for sharing. Tonytee Thenks m8

05-01-2016, 09:40 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: 57,867	Originally posted by pentytaxy Buttloads of light leaks though Must be a technical lighting term that I'm not familiar with.

05-01-2016, 11:41 AM	#5
pentytaxy Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 42 Original Poster	:3 Entire light seals are missing in some places. Colors look very washed out ,straight outta the scanner.

05-01-2016, 04:10 PM - 1 Like	#6
Topsy Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 625	Quite like it washed out though!

05-08-2016, 01:33 AM	#7
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,543	Originally posted by Kerrowdown Must be a technical lighting term that I'm not familiar with. Obviously, you do not speak Texan. ))

05-08-2016, 01:38 AM	#8
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Originally posted by Tonytee Obviously, you do not speak Texan Nor does the OP as they are from Sri Lanka.

05-10-2016, 12:05 AM	#9
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,543	Originally posted by pentytaxy Thenks m8 The other thought I am having is, do you have to contend with atmospheric haze in your part of the world? It certainly appears that way. Well, you have some important choices available. (1) Try a faster film, I would go right to Kodak Max at ISO 800. (2) You might consider getting a CPL, Circular Polarizing Lens (filter) (3) Think about going over to digital photography as it is easier to correct issues even with some free post photo editing software. Do not get discouraged as this is only your second time out shooting. Again for an early beginning you made a darn good effort here. Cheers, Tonytee

05-11-2016, 09:37 AM	#10
pentytaxy Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 42 Original Poster	Originally posted by Tonytee The other thought I am having is, do you have to contend with atmospheric haze in your part of the world? It certainly appears that way. Well, you have some important choices available. (1) Try a faster film, I would go right to Kodak Max at ISO 800. (2) You might consider getting a CPL, Circular Polarizing Lens (filter) (3) Think about going over to digital photography as it is easier to correct issues even with some free post photo editing software. Do not get discouraged as this is only your second time out shooting. Again for an early beginning you made a darn good effort here. Cheers, Tonytee Atmospheric haze? Nothing like that here. I think an evened-out light leak affects it. I'll get that fast film asap, along with a CPL. Oh Lord no, not digital. I like film. Thank you, again!

05-13-2016, 06:42 AM	#11
RayLo Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 206	I think architecture is a difficult subject to make interesting: What to focus on? What kind of light? Which lens to use?

05-13-2016, 06:38 PM	#12
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,543	Originally posted by Kerrowdown Nor does the OP as they are from Sri Lanka. My experience as a film photographer regarding light leaks was to notice a straight, vertical ray of light coming in and washing out the frame. I have never noticed a type of bleaching affect such as this photograph. It would be interesting to learn exactly the source of this type of affect. What are your thoughts, sir? Thanks, Antonio ---------- Post added 05-13-16 at 06:41 PM ---------- Originally posted by pentytaxy Atmospheric haze? Nothing like that here. I think an evened-out light leak affects it. I'll get that fast film asap, along with a CPL. Oh Lord no, not digital. I like film. Thank you, again! Oh, Lord no, not digital. To be honest with you, those were my famous last words. Now I kick myself almost on a daily basis, just because I didn't do it sooner. Regards, Antonio

05-13-2016, 09:55 PM	#13
pentytaxy Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 42 Original Poster	Hahaha! My friends keep trying to convince me to go digital. I just might, in a year or two! Film is getting expensive.

05-14-2016, 11:50 PM	#14
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,543	Originally posted by pentytaxy Hahaha! My friends keep trying to convince me to go digital. I just might, in a year or two! Film is getting expensive. You will have more enjoyment out of your work. You will also have more control in designing your photos the way you want them to look. Also, it is very educational and rewarding. The other reward will be the amount of money you will save. In digital you shoot 100 photos and then can delete the ones you are not happy with, and the bonus is, no cost to you. Rgds, Antonio

Architecture 1991; 1927.

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