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spotreunion · 08-06-2015, 12:51 AM

I bought a Hoya R72 filter.
When nice blue sky you get it pretty dark.

I found best results are achieved when mix of items that reflect infrared (trees, grass, ...) with items that do not reflect IR like a road or a building.

Need to find time to go into the darkroom and see what the printed results are like.

_Ben · 08-06-2015, 05:53 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by spotreunion

I bought a Hoya R72 filter.
When nice blue sky you get it pretty dark.

I found best results are achieved when mix of items that reflect infrared (trees, grass, ...) with items that do not reflect IR like a road or a building.

Need to find time to go into the darkroom and see what the printed results are like.

I think I see a better filter in my future. Comparing to this shot that I shared a while back in one of the film threads, I can see more contrast in yours. I like the way the undersides of the leaves look.

Pentax645 45mm AGFA rollei 400 infrared.

lesmore49 · 08-06-2015, 09:08 AM

Originally posted by Lasse74

Some pictures from a forest in Sweden where nature fights back!
All the picture is taken with 645Z

Lasse

Great pix...but sad to see those old PV's...444 and 544...rotting away. Years ago I owned a '62 Volvo PV 544 with a B18s engine. Wish I still had one.

_Ben · 08-07-2015, 08:56 PM

A misplaced scan from this past winter. I can't wait for winter! I think I just like the light better. I like the clouds in the summer, but winter light is my favorite. Low angle, more red, less haze I don't know.

Pentax 645, 45mm? maybe 80-160@80mm? Kodak Portra 400.

itshimitis · 08-08-2015, 07:18 AM - **1 Like**

A couple from the pretty Little haven of St Brides Bay in West Wales:

Pentax 645Z FA 80 -160

Unregistered User · 08-08-2015, 09:42 AM

A shipwreck on Öland, Sweden. "The Swiks"

Pentax 6x7, 105 mm @f/2.4. Kodak Tmax 100. Home developed.

Unregistered User · 08-08-2015, 10:44 AM

Originally posted by rhmimac

Which version is your 105f2.4/
1969: SUPER-TAKUMAR/6x7 1:2.4/105,
1971: Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR/6x7 1:2.4/105
or
1989: smc PENTAX 67 1:2.4 105mm?
I'm into the buying proces for a 105mm or a 90m(LS?) and gathering reviews from "real" users. I'm not a pixel peeper so a lot of info could be gathered from this very nice forum.
Thanks!

The 1971, Super-Multi-Coated 6x7

PhilRich · 08-08-2015, 03:46 PM

I have a copy of this lens. However, how does one determine which version it is? Or, what part number corresponds to the latest version?

Apparently the latest version is the sharpest?

Thanks,
Phil

Unregistered User · 08-08-2015, 04:08 PM

Originally posted by PhilRich

I have a copy of this lens. However, how does one determine which version it is? Or, what part number corresponds to the latest version?

Apparently the latest version is the sharpest?

Thanks,
Phil

If it says Super-Multi-Coated and 6x7 it is 1971, if it says SMC 67 it is the newest.

About the sharpness I have no idea. I find mine to be really sharp and detailed used on my 6x7.

PhilRich · 08-08-2015, 04:44 PM

Thanks, Mine has the SMC label.

_Ben · 08-08-2015, 07:53 PM

Originally posted by itshimitis

A couple from the pretty Little haven of St Brides Bay in West Wales:

Pentax 645Z FA 80 -160

I like the sea to sky ratio in these.

zantaphia · 08-08-2015, 11:32 PM - **2 Likes**

Hi!

I went for a ride on the Grassland Skyway (CaoYuanTianLu).

645D and FA45-85:

645D and DA25:

mikeSF · 08-09-2015, 01:10 AM - **2 Likes**

here's one of our local mountain, Mt. Diablo:

Diablo Sunset
645D & M*300, pano

tuco · 08-09-2015, 11:41 AM - **9 Likes**

I haven't posted for a while. I've been shooting a mixed bag of cameras lately. But here are few from the trusty Pentax 67 with a 67 55/4, 105/2.4 and a WLF.

Shot this scene last year too. But this year I came armed with a wider lens this time.

desertscape · 08-09-2015, 05:50 PM

Originally posted by PhilRich

Apparently the latest version is the sharpest?

The 105 Super Takumar used Thorium glass but all the newer versions did not. There were only 2 optically different versions of the lens (Super Takumar and the rest). Both versions were very sharp and could make 24 X 30 inch prints with ease.

08-08-2015, 09:42 AM	#7371
Unregistered User Guest	A shipwreck on Öland, Sweden. "The Swiks" Pentax 6x7, 105 mm @f/2.4. Kodak Tmax 100. Home developed. Last edited by Unregistered User; 08-08-2015 at 09:48 AM.

08-08-2015, 11:32 PM - 2 Likes	#7377
zantaphia Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Klippan, Scania Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 509	CaoYuan TianLu Hi! I went for a ride on the Grassland Skyway (CaoYuanTianLu). 645D and FA45-85: 645D and DA25:

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08-06-2015, 12:51 AM	#7366
spotreunion Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Paris Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 32	I bought a Hoya R72 filter. When nice blue sky you get it pretty dark. I found best results are achieved when mix of items that reflect infrared (trees, grass, ...) with items that do not reflect IR like a road or a building. Need to find time to go into the darkroom and see what the printed results are like.

08-06-2015, 05:53 AM - 1 Like	#7367
_Ben Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Pensacola Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 130	Originally posted by spotreunion I bought a Hoya R72 filter. When nice blue sky you get it pretty dark. I found best results are achieved when mix of items that reflect infrared (trees, grass, ...) with items that do not reflect IR like a road or a building. Need to find time to go into the darkroom and see what the printed results are like. I think I see a better filter in my future. Comparing to this shot that I shared a while back in one of the film threads, I can see more contrast in yours. I like the way the undersides of the leaves look. Pentax645 45mm AGFA rollei 400 infrared.

08-06-2015, 09:08 AM	#7368
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,343	Originally posted by Lasse74 Some pictures from a forest in Sweden where nature fights back! All the picture is taken with 645Z Lasse Great pix...but sad to see those old PV's...444 and 544...rotting away. Years ago I owned a '62 Volvo PV 544 with a B18s engine. Wish I still had one.

08-07-2015, 08:56 PM	#7369
_Ben Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Pensacola Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 130	A misplaced scan from this past winter. I can't wait for winter! I think I just like the light better. I like the clouds in the summer, but winter light is my favorite. Low angle, more red, less haze I don't know. Pentax 645, 45mm? maybe 80-160@80mm? Kodak Portra 400.

08-08-2015, 07:18 AM - 1 Like	#7370
itshimitis Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,535	A couple from the pretty Little haven of St Brides Bay in West Wales: Pentax 645Z FA 80 -160

08-08-2015, 10:44 AM	#7372
Unregistered User Guest	Originally posted by rhmimac Which version is your 105f2.4/ 1969: SUPER-TAKUMAR/6x7 1:2.4/105, 1971: Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR/6x7 1:2.4/105 or 1989: smc PENTAX 67 1:2.4 105mm? I'm into the buying proces for a 105mm or a 90m(LS?) and gathering reviews from "real" users. I'm not a pixel peeper so a lot of info could be gathered from this very nice forum. Thanks! The 1971, Super-Multi-Coated 6x7

08-08-2015, 03:46 PM	#7373
PhilRich Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Western Washington Posts: 204	I have a copy of this lens. However, how does one determine which version it is? Or, what part number corresponds to the latest version? Apparently the latest version is the sharpest? Thanks, Phil

08-08-2015, 04:08 PM	#7374
Unregistered User Guest	Originally posted by PhilRich I have a copy of this lens. However, how does one determine which version it is? Or, what part number corresponds to the latest version? Apparently the latest version is the sharpest? Thanks, Phil If it says Super-Multi-Coated and 6x7 it is 1971, if it says SMC 67 it is the newest. About the sharpness I have no idea. I find mine to be really sharp and detailed used on my 6x7.

08-08-2015, 04:44 PM	#7375
PhilRich Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Western Washington Posts: 204	Thanks, Mine has the SMC label.

08-08-2015, 07:53 PM	#7376
_Ben Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Pensacola Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 130	Originally posted by itshimitis A couple from the pretty Little haven of St Brides Bay in West Wales: Pentax 645Z FA 80 -160 I like the sea to sky ratio in these.

08-09-2015, 01:10 AM - 2 Likes	#7378
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620	here's one of our local mountain, Mt. Diablo: Diablo Sunset 645D & M*300, pano

08-09-2015, 11:41 AM - 9 Likes	#7379
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,026	I haven't posted for a while. I've been shooting a mixed bag of cameras lately. But here are few from the trusty Pentax 67 with a 67 55/4, 105/2.4 and a WLF. Shot this scene last year too. But this year I came armed with a wider lens this time.

08-09-2015, 05:50 PM	#7380
desertscape Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,272	Originally posted by PhilRich Apparently the latest version is the sharpest? The 105 Super Takumar used Thorium glass but all the newer versions did not. There were only 2 optically different versions of the lens (Super Takumar and the rest). Both versions were very sharp and could make 24 X 30 inch prints with ease.