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K David · 07-11-2016, 12:07 PM

Originally posted by dsmithhfx

Sounds more like a camera/lens issue.

I'd agree, except that it happens with multiple cameras. It's happened with the 67II, 6X7 MLU, LX, and Minolta Alpha 9. The LX and 6X7 MLU were both overhauled and the 9 has very stable shutter speeds. My suspicion is that the film is highly sensitive to any exposure flaw, so a wayward light ray that throws off a meter reading and results in an underexposure could be much more apparent than with other films.

I still don't know what Lomo film stocks are, but I've read all manner of theories from special Kodak runs to off-spec bulk buys.

dsmithhfx · 07-11-2016, 12:16 PM

Originally posted by K David

special Kodak runs to off-spec bulk buys

I've heard all of the above. Yeah that's pretty weird. I get weird stuff going on with some frequency, but my gears' not real well maintained. Also I think I leave exposed films (35mm) sitting around a little to long, and I may be getting light leaks through the cassette felt.

**jrpower10** · 07-12-2016, 08:24 PM - **1 Like**

OK gang, this one isn't the greatest shot. I accidentally grossly underexposed a shot while in Moab a week ago, but what the heck, see what you can get. First is no edits, second is +5 exposure and playing with highlights, shadows, black & white point and noise reduction. This image ain't gonna win awards, but it sure shows off how much detail you can get from the Z, even underexposed 5 stops.

dsmithhfx · 07-13-2016, 07:18 AM

Originally posted by jrpower10

OK gang, this one isn't the greatest shot. I accidentally grossly underexposed a shot while in Moab a week ago, but what the heck, see what you can get. First is no edits, second is +5 exposure and playing with highlights, shadows, black & white point and noise reduction. This image ain't gonna win awards, but it sure shows off how much detail you can get from the Z, even underexposed 5 stops.

Impressive.

**From1980** · 07-17-2016, 10:31 AM

We're all going to make that mistake sometime when there's no chance to shoot again. So this is Amazing! Now, how low can you go?

Bob L · 07-17-2016, 12:29 PM

I did a test when I first got the Z......5 stops underexposed. These are screen shots from LR6

....the shot as captured and then pulled up 5 stops.

Bob

John T · 07-17-2016, 01:59 PM

Great detail

itshimitis · 07-17-2016, 04:27 PM

A couple from just after my arrival in the Lake district:

645Z and 28 - 45

**Tom Marvel** · 07-17-2016, 04:58 PM - **1 Like**

attitude

**mattb123** · 07-17-2016, 08:39 PM - **4 Likes**

We camped this weekend, only 6 Miles from home to escape the carnival in the neighborhood. I didn't take a MF camera over there but I took the D with me camping.

67 300/4

FA 80-160

A 200

**Ed Hurst** · 07-18-2016, 04:35 AM - **6 Likes**

A couple of star trail images taken using 645Z and 25mm f4 DA lens. South coast of NSW.

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**dadipentak** · 07-18-2016, 05:06 AM

Originally posted by Ed Hurst

A couple of star trail images

Dizzying!

itshimitis · 07-18-2016, 07:05 AM - **1 Like**

Another from yesterday evening - a gloomy day today...

Kolor-Pikker · 07-18-2016, 09:22 AM - **2 Likes**

645Z + 120mm Macro, 3-shot stack @ f/13

A friend brought some mushrooms over from their farm, I liked how they looked so I took a photo before cooking them, and luckily I had a nice basket on hand.

**unkipunki** · 07-18-2016, 10:01 AM - **2 Likes**

Having had almost nothing but heavy rain here for weeks, except for one morning at 4.30am on the way back from accident and emergency without my camera, I decided to get out and take something that reflected the weather. This is the mid fall on the River Avich on the north side of Loch Awe. Z and 28-45mm. Tried a long exposure but it was so misty and rainy all I got was water blur on the filter even with a hat over it to prevent such things. I really wish I'd had my camera with me on the unplanned early morning trip though, the light was stunning and my girlfriend's iphone shots were absolutely stunning. But clearly the Z would have won that battle.

07-12-2016, 08:24 PM - 1 Like	#9288
jrpower10 Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Richland, Washington, USA Posts: 935	OK gang, this one isn't the greatest shot. I accidentally grossly underexposed a shot while in Moab a week ago, but what the heck, see what you can get. First is no edits, second is +5 exposure and playing with highlights, shadows, black & white point and noise reduction. This image ain't gonna win awards, but it sure shows off how much detail you can get from the Z, even underexposed 5 stops. Attached Images

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Ed Hurst Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,657	South coast dreams A couple of star trail images taken using 645Z and 25mm f4 DA lens. South coast of NSW. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

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07-11-2016, 12:07 PM	#9286
K David Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,437	Originally posted by dsmithhfx Sounds more like a camera/lens issue. I'd agree, except that it happens with multiple cameras. It's happened with the 67II, 6X7 MLU, LX, and Minolta Alpha 9. The LX and 6X7 MLU were both overhauled and the 9 has very stable shutter speeds. My suspicion is that the film is highly sensitive to any exposure flaw, so a wayward light ray that throws off a meter reading and results in an underexposure could be much more apparent than with other films. I still don't know what Lomo film stocks are, but I've read all manner of theories from special Kodak runs to off-spec bulk buys.

07-11-2016, 12:16 PM	#9287
dsmithhfx Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 5,144	Originally posted by K David special Kodak runs to off-spec bulk buys I've heard all of the above. Yeah that's pretty weird. I get weird stuff going on with some frequency, but my gears' not real well maintained. Also I think I leave exposed films (35mm) sitting around a little to long, and I may be getting light leaks through the cassette felt.

07-13-2016, 07:18 AM	#9289
dsmithhfx Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 5,144	Originally posted by jrpower10 OK gang, this one isn't the greatest shot. I accidentally grossly underexposed a shot while in Moab a week ago, but what the heck, see what you can get. First is no edits, second is +5 exposure and playing with highlights, shadows, black & white point and noise reduction. This image ain't gonna win awards, but it sure shows off how much detail you can get from the Z, even underexposed 5 stops. Impressive.

07-17-2016, 10:31 AM	#9290
From1980 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Essex, Ontario Posts: 682	We're all going to make that mistake sometime when there's no chance to shoot again. So this is Amazing! Now, how low can you go?

07-17-2016, 12:29 PM	#9291
Bob L Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: La Vienne (86), France Posts: 223	I did a test when I first got the Z......5 stops underexposed. These are screen shots from LR6 ....the shot as captured and then pulled up 5 stops. Bob

07-17-2016, 01:59 PM	#9292
John T New Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Antrim Posts: 19	Great detail

07-17-2016, 04:27 PM	#9293
itshimitis Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,535	A couple from just after my arrival in the Lake district: 645Z and 28 - 45

07-17-2016, 08:39 PM - 4 Likes	#9295
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	We camped this weekend, only 6 Miles from home to escape the carnival in the neighborhood. I didn't take a MF camera over there but I took the D with me camping. 67 300/4 FA 80-160 A 200

07-18-2016, 05:06 AM	#9297
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by Ed Hurst A couple of star trail images Dizzying!

07-18-2016, 07:05 AM - 1 Like	#9298
itshimitis Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,535	Another from yesterday evening - a gloomy day today...

07-18-2016, 09:22 AM - 2 Likes	#9299
Kolor-Pikker Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 344	645Z + 120mm Macro, 3-shot stack @ f/13 A friend brought some mushrooms over from their farm, I liked how they looked so I took a photo before cooking them, and luckily I had a nice basket on hand.

07-18-2016, 10:01 AM - 2 Likes	#9300
unkipunki Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: South Lochaweside, Argyll Photos: Gallery Posts: 615	Having had almost nothing but heavy rain here for weeks, except for one morning at 4.30am on the way back from accident and emergency without my camera, I decided to get out and take something that reflected the weather. This is the mid fall on the River Avich on the north side of Loch Awe. Z and 28-45mm. Tried a long exposure but it was so misty and rainy all I got was water blur on the filter even with a hat over it to prevent such things. I really wish I'd had my camera with me on the unplanned early morning trip though, the light was stunning and my girlfriend's iphone shots were absolutely stunning. But clearly the Z would have won that battle.