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mikeSF · 12-12-2017, 02:35 AM - **7 Likes**

From Clayton
645Z & FA150/2.8

---------- Post added 12-12-2017 at 01:36 AM ----------

Originally posted by tuco

The Wreck of The Peter Iredale, Fort Stevens, Oregon

brilliant, Tuco!!

tuco · 12-12-2017, 09:37 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by mikeSF

... brilliant, Tuco!!

Thanks, Mike.

TonyW · 12-13-2017, 08:57 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by mikeSF

From Clayton
645Z & FA150/2.8

---------- Post added 12-12-2017 at 01:36 AM ----------

brilliant, Tuco!!

I like this image a lot!

tuco · 12-13-2017, 05:17 PM

Originally posted by TonyW

I like this image a lot!

Thanks.

**JensE** · 12-13-2017, 05:57 PM

Originally posted by dsmithhfx

If there was a "no photography" policy (unlikely for an old ship) they would have been all over him. "no tripods" is more of a tripping hazard (liability) / impeding access for others thing.

Photos for non-commercial purposes are officially allowed, even using flash.

Jellygeist · 12-13-2017, 10:09 PM - **3 Likes**

I think my lens might be a bit yellow. I mean, yellow enough to affect colours, though it could just be this high-latitude winter light. The Sun is always low in the south and quite harsh even at midday. Could also be the scans. What do you folks think?

Jonathan Mac · 12-13-2017, 10:54 PM - **2 Likes**

Pentax 645 and 400H

Aragón Pentax 645 400H 010a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

Aragón Pentax 645 400H 011a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

Aragón Pentax 645 400H 012a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

dsmithhfx · 12-14-2017, 03:15 AM

Originally posted by Jellygeist

I think my lens might be a bit yellow. I mean, yellow enough to affect colours, though it could just be this high-latitude winter light. The Sun is always low in the south and quite harsh even at midday. Could also be the scans. What do you folks think?

Overall not, in any case easily corrected to your taste in pp. Your computer display may be the cause of a perceived color cast, check the images on others.

TonyW · 12-14-2017, 04:44 AM

Originally posted by Jellygeist

I think my lens might be a bit yellow. I mean, yellow enough to affect colours, though it could just be this high-latitude winter light. The Sun is always low in the south and quite harsh even at midday. Could also be the scans. What do you folks think?
.....

I agree that this is unlikely to be related to your lens but rather a matter of post processing to get the 'look' you are after. The only one that appears to have a definite warm/yellow cast is the shot of the lady and red chair.

Could be the scans not optomised for colour and contrast, or film processing, or outdated film stock etc. In any case you should be able to correct quite easily

itshimitis · 12-14-2017, 08:38 AM - **3 Likes**

Haderslev in South East Denmark at twilight...

tuco · 12-14-2017, 10:13 AM

Originally posted by Jellygeist

I think my lens might be a bit yellow. What do you folks think?

No, I don't think it is your lens. But what lens did you use?

tuco · 12-14-2017, 10:28 AM - **2 Likes**

LOL, old-school, corporate style portrait. From my Tri-X 6049 (ISO 320 version) archives done about 20 years ago. That stiff looking pose!

Penatx 6x7, 165/4 LS, TXP 6049

Jellygeist · 12-14-2017, 12:05 PM

Originally posted by TonyW

I agree that this is unlikely to be related to your lens but rather a matter of post processing to get the 'look' you are after. The only one that appears to have a definite warm/yellow cast is the shot of the lady and red chair.

Could be the scans not optomised for colour and contrast, or film processing, or outdated film stock etc. In any case you should be able to correct quite easily

Thanks Tony and dsmithhfx for your input. I agree that the only one that looks a bit too warm is of my hairdresser. I tried playing around with that one in post, cooling it a bit, but it looked kind of unnatural then (made her too pale). I have a feeling it is the scans. I think I will change who handles my 120 film from the place in Winnipeg to Canadian Film Lab or something. The Winnipeg lab once ran a roll of TriX of mine through colour chemistry and totally blanked it, so they're not in my good books already.

---------- Post added 12-14-17 at 01:07 PM ----------

Originally posted by tuco

No, I don't think it is your lens. But what lens did you use?

It's the standard Pentax 6x7 lens, the 105 f/2.4 SMC.

tuco · 12-14-2017, 12:15 PM

Originally posted by Jellygeist

It's the standard Pentax 6x7 lens, the 105 f/2.4 SMC.

Not the lens. My Zeiss glass for my 500C/M renders warm. But typically Pentax glass does not unless you have some old Takumars in small format.

Every color film has a different way of representing color. Scanning through the orange mask of negative color film is yet another variable in the final results. If you are looking for a neutral tone color film, Portra is probably not what you're looking for. But in the image editor, you can cool the color down pretty easy as already noted.

Jellygeist · 12-14-2017, 01:21 PM

Originally posted by tuco

Not the lens. My Zeiss glass for my 500C/M renders warm. But typically Pentax glass does not unless you have some old Takumars in small format.

Every color film has a different way of representing color. Scanning through the orange mask of negative color film is yet another variable in the final results. If you are looking for a neutral tone color film, Portra is probably not what you're looking for. But in the image editor, you can cool the color down pretty easy as already noted.

I generally like the way Portra renders colours, especially overexposed. In the case of the hairdresser picture, I do believe that the light coming through the (south facing) window was pretty warm already. I showed my dad (a neutral observer if there ever was one) a comparison between the warm picture and one that I'd cooled down, and he preferred the warm one, so I guess I don't have anything to complain about

Thanks for your input, everyone.

12-13-2017, 10:09 PM - 3 Likes	#11196
Jellygeist Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Brandon, MB Photos: Albums Posts: 334	New batch I think my lens might be a bit yellow. I mean, yellow enough to affect colours, though it could just be this high-latitude winter light. The Sun is always low in the south and quite harsh even at midday. Could also be the scans. What do you folks think?

12-14-2017, 10:28 AM - 2 Likes	#11202
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,026	LOL, old-school, corporate style portrait. From my Tri-X 6049 (ISO 320 version) archives done about 20 years ago. That stiff looking pose! Penatx 6x7, 165/4 LS, TXP 6049 Last edited by tuco; 12-15-2017 at 12:53 PM. Reason: Link

12-14-2017, 12:15 PM	#11204
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,026	Originally posted by Jellygeist It's the standard Pentax 6x7 lens, the 105 f/2.4 SMC. Not the lens. My Zeiss glass for my 500C/M renders warm. But typically Pentax glass does not unless you have some old Takumars in small format. Every color film has a different way of representing color. Scanning through the orange mask of negative color film is yet another variable in the final results. If you are looking for a neutral tone color film, Portra is probably not what you're looking for. But in the image editor, you can cool the color down pretty easy as already noted. Last edited by tuco; 12-14-2017 at 12:20 PM.

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12-12-2017, 02:35 AM - 7 Likes	#11191
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620	From Clayton 645Z & FA150/2.8 ---------- Post added 12-12-2017 at 01:36 AM ---------- Originally posted by tuco The Wreck of The Peter Iredale, Fort Stevens, Oregon brilliant, Tuco!!

12-12-2017, 09:37 AM - 1 Like	#11192
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,026	Originally posted by mikeSF ... brilliant, Tuco!! Thanks, Mike.

12-13-2017, 08:57 AM - 1 Like	#11193
TonyW Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 706	Originally posted by mikeSF From Clayton 645Z & FA150/2.8 ---------- Post added 12-12-2017 at 01:36 AM ---------- brilliant, Tuco!! I like this image a lot!

12-13-2017, 05:17 PM	#11194
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,026	Originally posted by TonyW I like this image a lot! Thanks.

12-13-2017, 05:57 PM	#11195
JensE Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Leipzig Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,969	Originally posted by dsmithhfx If there was a "no photography" policy (unlikely for an old ship) they would have been all over him. "no tripods" is more of a tripping hazard (liability) / impeding access for others thing. Photos for non-commercial purposes are officially allowed, even using flash.

12-13-2017, 10:54 PM - 2 Likes	#11197
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,897	Pentax 645 and 400H Aragón Pentax 645 400H 010a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr Aragón Pentax 645 400H 011a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr Aragón Pentax 645 400H 012a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

12-14-2017, 03:15 AM	#11198
dsmithhfx Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 5,146	Originally posted by Jellygeist I think my lens might be a bit yellow. I mean, yellow enough to affect colours, though it could just be this high-latitude winter light. The Sun is always low in the south and quite harsh even at midday. Could also be the scans. What do you folks think? Overall not, in any case easily corrected to your taste in pp. Your computer display may be the cause of a perceived color cast, check the images on others.

12-14-2017, 04:44 AM	#11199
TonyW Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 706	Originally posted by Jellygeist I think my lens might be a bit yellow. I mean, yellow enough to affect colours, though it could just be this high-latitude winter light. The Sun is always low in the south and quite harsh even at midday. Could also be the scans. What do you folks think? ..... I agree that this is unlikely to be related to your lens but rather a matter of post processing to get the 'look' you are after. The only one that appears to have a definite warm/yellow cast is the shot of the lady and red chair. Could be the scans not optomised for colour and contrast, or film processing, or outdated film stock etc. In any case you should be able to correct quite easily

12-14-2017, 08:38 AM - 3 Likes	#11200
itshimitis Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,535	Haderslev in South East Denmark at twilight...

12-14-2017, 10:13 AM	#11201
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,026	Originally posted by Jellygeist I think my lens might be a bit yellow. What do you folks think? No, I don't think it is your lens. But what lens did you use?

12-14-2017, 12:05 PM	#11203
Jellygeist Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Brandon, MB Photos: Albums Posts: 334	Originally posted by TonyW I agree that this is unlikely to be related to your lens but rather a matter of post processing to get the 'look' you are after. The only one that appears to have a definite warm/yellow cast is the shot of the lady and red chair. Could be the scans not optomised for colour and contrast, or film processing, or outdated film stock etc. In any case you should be able to correct quite easily Thanks Tony and dsmithhfx for your input. I agree that the only one that looks a bit too warm is of my hairdresser. I tried playing around with that one in post, cooling it a bit, but it looked kind of unnatural then (made her too pale). I have a feeling it is the scans. I think I will change who handles my 120 film from the place in Winnipeg to Canadian Film Lab or something. The Winnipeg lab once ran a roll of TriX of mine through colour chemistry and totally blanked it, so they're not in my good books already. ---------- Post added 12-14-17 at 01:07 PM ---------- Originally posted by tuco No, I don't think it is your lens. But what lens did you use? It's the standard Pentax 6x7 lens, the 105 f/2.4 SMC.

12-14-2017, 01:21 PM	#11205
Jellygeist Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Brandon, MB Photos: Albums Posts: 334	Originally posted by tuco Not the lens. My Zeiss glass for my 500C/M renders warm. But typically Pentax glass does not unless you have some old Takumars in small format. Every color film has a different way of representing color. Scanning through the orange mask of negative color film is yet another variable in the final results. If you are looking for a neutral tone color film, Portra is probably not what you're looking for. But in the image editor, you can cool the color down pretty easy as already noted. I generally like the way Portra renders colours, especially overexposed. In the case of the hairdresser picture, I do believe that the light coming through the (south facing) window was pretty warm already. I showed my dad (a neutral observer if there ever was one) a comparison between the warm picture and one that I'd cooled down, and he preferred the warm one, so I guess I don't have anything to complain about Thanks for your input, everyone.