PICTURES!
The results are in!
Hello,
Very VERY Happy! I just downloaded the scans from The Darkroom who processed 2 rolls for me. Negatives are in transit. This is the first 127 roll shot on the Starflex.
These are untouched scans as downloaded. I only resized them and added the signature. As soon as I receive the negatives I'll scan them myself again to see if there is any improvement, but these are really good. All 12 images were properly exposed. None wasted!
I found this camera to be a real joy to use for one simple reason: the big bright viewfinder! This is a camera I can see myself using regularly if 127 film was easily available and affordable.
Here are some samples:
Last shot of 2021: Dec 31st in the afternoon
Notice the film was not perfectly flat on this one as the roofline is wavy. It only happened on this first frame. All others seem ok.
First shot of 2022!
While the family was still sleeping I sneaked out to one of my favorite spots. Jan 1st, 2022
One of my favorites of the roll!
My other favorite!
There is a story to this one: This tree is in a private property in front of my in-law's house. A few weeks ago I noticed the early morning sun hitting the tree beautifully and immediately thought of this image: Half the tree trunk in light and half in shade. But the time window was only a few minutes. So very early I walked to it and waited for the light to be perfect. I thought somebody may come by and ask me what I was doing. I spent about 30 minutes checking and waiting for the light to be perfect when I noticed a pickup truck approaching. The guy looked at me and asked "Are you ok?" That was a weird question. I was not expecting that. I was expecting a "who are you and what are you doing?" I explained and then he had an expression of relief. He basically said "carry on" and left. I was a bit confused. That was kind of weird. Then I noticed: There was a noose on the other side of the tree that I have seen used to tie horses. I think the guy thought it could be a suicide hanging attempt!!!!
This last image of the roll shows fogging at the bottom. It may have been caused by handling or while processing. I don't think it was caused by the camera. It shows in this frame and very little on the previous one. The others are fine. The roll was immediately wound. The camera was immediately put into a dark case and the roll was not removed until I got home, where it was carefully handled in low light and foil wrapped. When the negatives arrive I'll check more on this.
These cameras were not intended for serious commercial or professional photography. These were simple and easy to use snapshot makers. It was really intended for shots like these:
Supposedly it focuses down to 4 ft, but I think this sample is a bit more than that.
Extra bonus: Here is a TV commercial on YouTube. $10.75 in 1960 is about $100 today adjusted for inflation.
Very happy with the 127 squadron! Will post the results of the VPK in that thread as well.
Thanks,
Ismael