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Smolk · 06-19-2010, 06:14 PM

Still learning scanning techniques, but here are some of my first results with the P645 (and P645N):

<edit>didn't work, reposted on next page </edit>

Last edited by Smolk; 06-24-2010 at 06:07 PM.

**Rense** · 06-20-2010, 03:20 AM

Originally posted by Smolk

Still learning scanning techniques, but here are some of my first results with the P645 (and P645N):

My new 2.8/150mm. Colours not yet spot on (scanning)

Testing my Macro lens

This was just to test a new lens, but there's something about it that I like (A 120mm Macro again).

Don't see the photos....

Smolk · 06-20-2010, 06:10 AM

Have to find another way to post them. Will do later this week!

Nesster · 06-21-2010, 06:15 AM

P645/A75/Neopan400/Xtol

tuco · 06-23-2010, 12:32 PM

Going a little over the top with post processing

The orange filter didn't darken the sky as much as shown, and wanted, so I helped it out in the graphics editor. I locally increased the contrast on the dead tree a bit too much too.

Hassy 500C/M, Distagon CB T* 60mm f3.5, 100TMX, PMK Pyro, Pentax O2 orange filter, Pentax Spotmeter V

DigitalSlide · 06-24-2010, 04:47 AM

Pretty cool shot, tuco. As you say, the graduated effect is probably a bit too much but otherwise impressive.

I am chasing this guy with 645N lately (FA 150mm F2.8, Neopan 400, yellow filter):

**rparmar** · 06-24-2010, 07:14 AM

Originally posted by tuco

Going a little over the top with post processing

The orange filter didn't darken the sky as much as shown, and wanted, so I helped it out in the graphics editor. I locally increased the contrast on the dead tree a bit too much too.

Nice! But maybe back off a tiny bit on that PP (as you say) and it'll be even more impressive.

Nesster · 06-24-2010, 07:26 AM

You could try masking etc so you can concentrate pp on the sky vs. the tree. Hint: if you do this via a levels or curves layer, dup it and invert: you now can work on everything else. As long as you use a very soft brush and taper things you can get a pretty good unobtrusive results.

Digital slide - that's an excellent shot with the 150 - this lens maybe gets us closest we can to that magic 6x7 DOF look.

tuco · 06-24-2010, 07:58 AM

Originally posted by rparmar

Nice! But maybe back off a tiny bit on that PP (as you say) and it'll be even more impressive.

When you see people selling photos at a street fair and what-not, they all are pretty much over the top with popping colors and exaggerated reality. That is what it takes to sell to the public. Shinny, pretty things sell, lol. We see the PP but the general public doesn't. That shot and extra sharpening was for a print for someone else.

Having A Bad Lens Flare Day

Hassy 500C/M, Distagon 60mm CB T* f3.5, 100ACR, PMK Pyro, Pentax Spotmeter V

DigitalSlide · 06-24-2010, 08:01 AM

Originally posted by Nesster

Digital slide - that's an excellent shot with the 150 - this lens maybe gets us closest we can to that magic 6x7 DOF look.

Nesster, I have no experience with the 6x7 format but I like the 150mm more and more. The combination of focal length, perspective and bokeh might be at play. Here is another one with it (same roll and a bit of cropping):

Nesster · 06-24-2010, 03:01 PM

Yes - this is why I bought the 150 as well, though I've only used it on a wrecked Mustang so far.
Another great kid pic!

A75, P645, Neopan 400, Xtol

Smolk · 06-24-2010, 05:43 PM

Originally posted by Rense

Don't see the photos....

I've been able to rectify this (I think). I can see them now, let me know if you cannot. I repost it here while deleting the old post:
Still learning scanning techniques, but here are some of my first results with the P645 (and P645N):

My new 2.8/150mm. Colours not yet spot on (scanning) but the sharpness is intentional. Scaned with the Screen Cezanne but, well, I just got it.

Can't think of such a photo in 135mm film

Cropped, in Amsterdam (I need a lens hood)

Testing my Macro lens, still in Amsterdam.

My favourite so far, although this scan can still be improved (and cropped).

Old scanner, first pic. Immediately sold me on the 645. Scan can be better, this was the Epson 4490. I now scan with the Screen Cézanne, but my technique is, well, is not. Not yet. There.

Smolk · 06-24-2010, 05:49 PM

And here's one oldie

tuco · 06-24-2010, 06:30 PM

Originally posted by Smolk

I've been able to rectify this (I think). I can see them now, let me know if you cannot.

Nope, not me.

EDIT:

Okay, now I'm seeing them.

tuco · 06-24-2010, 10:17 PM

Another perspective of the BC Parliament Building in Victoria

Pentax 6x7, SMC 67 105mm f2.4, Kodak 320TXP, PMK Pyro, Pentax Spotmeter V

06-23-2010, 12:32 PM	#290
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,026	Going a little over the top with post processing The orange filter didn't darken the sky as much as shown, and wanted, so I helped it out in the graphics editor. I locally increased the contrast on the dead tree a bit too much too. *Hassy 500C/M, Distagon CB T 60mm f3.5, 100TMX, PMK Pyro, Pentax O2 orange filter, Pentax Spotmeter V** Last edited by tuco; 01-01-2011 at 01:24 AM.

06-24-2010, 07:58 AM	#294
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,026	Originally posted by rparmar Nice! But maybe back off a tiny bit on that PP (as you say) and it'll be even more impressive. When you see people selling photos at a street fair and what-not, they all are pretty much over the top with popping colors and exaggerated reality. That is what it takes to sell to the public. Shinny, pretty things sell, lol. We see the PP but the general public doesn't. That shot and extra sharpening was for a print for someone else. Having A Bad Lens Flare Day *Hassy 500C/M, Distagon 60mm CB T f3.5, 100ACR, PMK Pyro, Pentax Spotmeter V** Last edited by tuco; 01-01-2011 at 01:26 AM.

06-24-2010, 05:43 PM	#297
Smolk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eerbeek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	Originally posted by Rense Don't see the photos.... I've been able to rectify this (I think). I can see them now, let me know if you cannot. I repost it here while deleting the old post: Still learning scanning techniques, but here are some of my first results with the P645 (and P645N): My new 2.8/150mm. Colours not yet spot on (scanning) but the sharpness is intentional. Scaned with the Screen Cezanne but, well, I just got it. Can't think of such a photo in 135mm film Cropped, in Amsterdam (I need a lens hood) Testing my Macro lens, still in Amsterdam. My favourite so far, although this scan can still be improved (and cropped). Old scanner, first pic. Immediately sold me on the 645. Scan can be better, this was the Epson 4490. I now scan with the Screen Cézanne, but my technique is, well, is not. Not yet. There. Last edited by Smolk; 06-25-2010 at 02:25 PM.

06-24-2010, 05:49 PM	#298
Smolk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eerbeek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	And here's one oldie Last edited by Smolk; 06-25-2010 at 02:29 PM.

06-24-2010, 06:30 PM	#299
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,026	Originally posted by Smolk I've been able to rectify this (I think). I can see them now, let me know if you cannot. Nope, not me. EDIT: Okay, now I'm seeing them. Last edited by tuco; 06-25-2010 at 04:54 PM. Reason: UPDATE RESPONSE

06-19-2010, 06:14 PM	#286
Smolk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eerbeek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	Still learning scanning techniques, but here are some of my first results with the P645 (and P645N): <edit>didn't work, reposted on next page </edit> Last edited by Smolk; 06-24-2010 at 06:07 PM.

06-20-2010, 03:20 AM	#287
Rense Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zetten - The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,050	Originally posted by Smolk Still learning scanning techniques, but here are some of my first results with the P645 (and P645N): My new 2.8/150mm. Colours not yet spot on (scanning) Testing my Macro lens This was just to test a new lens, but there's something about it that I like (A 120mm Macro again). Don't see the photos....

06-20-2010, 06:10 AM	#288
Smolk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eerbeek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	Have to find another way to post them. Will do later this week!

06-21-2010, 06:15 AM	#289
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072 Original Poster	P645/A75/Neopan400/Xtol

06-24-2010, 04:47 AM	#291
DigitalSlide Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: US Posts: 30	Pretty cool shot, tuco. As you say, the graduated effect is probably a bit too much but otherwise impressive. I am chasing this guy with 645N lately (FA 150mm F2.8, Neopan 400, yellow filter):

06-24-2010, 07:14 AM	#292
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,819	Originally posted by tuco Going a little over the top with post processing The orange filter didn't darken the sky as much as shown, and wanted, so I helped it out in the graphics editor. I locally increased the contrast on the dead tree a bit too much too. Nice! But maybe back off a tiny bit on that PP (as you say) and it'll be even more impressive.

06-24-2010, 07:26 AM	#293
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072 Original Poster	You could try masking etc so you can concentrate pp on the sky vs. the tree. Hint: if you do this via a levels or curves layer, dup it and invert: you now can work on everything else. As long as you use a very soft brush and taper things you can get a pretty good unobtrusive results. Digital slide - that's an excellent shot with the 150 - this lens maybe gets us closest we can to that magic 6x7 DOF look.

06-24-2010, 08:01 AM	#295
DigitalSlide Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: US Posts: 30	Originally posted by Nesster Digital slide - that's an excellent shot with the 150 - this lens maybe gets us closest we can to that magic 6x7 DOF look. Nesster, I have no experience with the 6x7 format but I like the 150mm more and more. The combination of focal length, perspective and bokeh might be at play. Here is another one with it (same roll and a bit of cropping):

06-24-2010, 03:01 PM	#296
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072 Original Poster	Yes - this is why I bought the 150 as well, though I've only used it on a wrecked Mustang so far. Another great kid pic! A75, P645, Neopan 400, Xtol

06-24-2010, 10:17 PM	#300
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,026	Another perspective of the BC Parliament Building in Victoria Pentax 6x7, SMC 67 105mm f2.4, Kodak 320TXP, PMK Pyro, Pentax Spotmeter V Last edited by tuco; 01-01-2011 at 01:27 AM. Reason: New Version With Perspective Correction

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