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tuco · 08-28-2018, 11:55 AM

Originally posted by abruzzi

Last month I got a bag of expired 120 film--38 rolls in all. Most of the rolls had expirations dates between 1986 and 2000.

The faster the film, the sooner it will fog. Compare the base + fog density of the expired film to that of fresh film of the same kind to get an indication of how well off it is too. If there is significant fogging you can also see it on a light table next to fresher film. I've had 2013 expired Delta 3200 showing fogging already. Increasing your exposure for old film will push your high values up and help keep them more white in BW film but that won't help for deep blacks. They will become lighter grey the more the film's base fogs.

Last edited by tuco; 08-28-2018 at 12:02 PM.

abruzzi · 08-28-2018, 03:09 PM

There were a few rolls of TMAX 400 (the old TMY, not 2TMY) but most of the rest is 100 and slower. I don't know how any of it was stored, but this test roll of TMX100 came out as well as any of my fresh rolls of TMX100. I'm hoping that means the entire batch was kept frozen. I can't develop the Kodachrome, but there is a lot of other no-longer-made film in there that I'm curious about, including a number of different Ektachrome versions, Verichrome Pan, Technical Pan.

BorisKolo · 08-29-2018, 05:41 AM - **3 Likes**

630 km from Pinsk to Smolensk

mikeSF · 08-29-2018, 10:55 AM

Originally posted by rdenney

Two regular tripods supporting each end of the 600 will do the job for less money and weight. A bipod (if you can find one) under the front of the lens with the tripod mount on a regular tripod will do likewise.

But I’ve been able to lock down the 400+1.4x using a Gitzo and mirror pre-release.

Rick “maybe not with much wind, however” Denney

Two tripods are really clunky, especially when tracking the moon, but I am getting good results dropping a carbon monopod from the camera body. It need only make light contact with the ground to stop most of the small amplitude vibration and yields very acceptable results vs. the single tripod.

tuco · 08-29-2018, 02:00 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by mikeSF

... but I am getting good results dropping a carbon monopod from the camera body.

I've done that with the 300mm EDIF on my P67 and it helps a lot. Quick and easy too compared to a 2nd tripod. I preload it some when fitting the length of the monopod as well.

repaap · 08-29-2018, 02:18 PM

Wow you guys! But it must be only way to tame those wibrations..

mikeSF · 08-29-2018, 09:06 PM - **2 Likes**

Here's how it looks with the A*600 and the monopod attached.

Originally posted by mikeSF

Two tripods are really clunky, especially when tracking the moon, but I am getting good results dropping a carbon monopod from the camera body. It need only make light contact with the ground to stop most of the small amplitude vibration and yields very acceptable results vs. the single tripod.

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BostonUKshooter · 08-29-2018, 11:38 PM

Originally posted by mikeSF

Here's how it looks with the A*600 and the monopod attached.

Cool solution - must try it!

JamesInEdinburgh · 08-30-2018, 01:45 AM

Originally posted by unkipunki

Another moody weather shot, this time in Glen Etive. Handheld with the Z and 28-45mm. I was driving my other half and step son so didn't get much opportunity to shoot on this trip (they don't have the slow and steady medium format genes)

Beautiful shot.

mikeSF · 08-30-2018, 09:09 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by mikeSF

Here's how it looks with the A*600 and the monopod attached.

Speaking of this lens, I just realized it has a sighting slot on the handle. Take a look.

dsmithhfx · 08-30-2018, 10:35 AM

Originally posted by mikeSF

Speaking of this lens, I just realized it has a sighting slot on the handle. Take a look.

Iron sights FTW!

**unkipunki** · 08-30-2018, 10:54 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by mikeSF

Speaking of this lens, I just realized it has a sighting slot on the handle. Take a look.

Looks like it needs a few clicks left and another few up.

mikeSF · 08-30-2018, 11:32 AM

ha, ur right, but I was cropping anyway, haha.

tuco · 08-30-2018, 12:11 PM - **4 Likes**

The Lemon Booth
GSW690III, Delta 3200 @ EI 1600

timw4mail · 08-30-2018, 01:10 PM

Originally posted by tuco

The Lemon Booth
GSW690III, Delta 3200 @ EI 1600

Really interesting how the light in the lemon draws you towards the center of the image.

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08-28-2018, 11:55 AM	#12421
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,026	Originally posted by abruzzi Last month I got a bag of expired 120 film--38 rolls in all. Most of the rolls had expirations dates between 1986 and 2000. The faster the film, the sooner it will fog. Compare the base + fog density of the expired film to that of fresh film of the same kind to get an indication of how well off it is too. If there is significant fogging you can also see it on a light table next to fresher film. I've had 2013 expired Delta 3200 showing fogging already. Increasing your exposure for old film will push your high values up and help keep them more white in BW film but that won't help for deep blacks. They will become lighter grey the more the film's base fogs. Last edited by tuco; 08-28-2018 at 12:02 PM.

08-28-2018, 03:09 PM	#12422
abruzzi Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: New Mexico Posts: 788	There were a few rolls of TMAX 400 (the old TMY, not 2TMY) but most of the rest is 100 and slower. I don't know how any of it was stored, but this test roll of TMX100 came out as well as any of my fresh rolls of TMX100. I'm hoping that means the entire batch was kept frozen. I can't develop the Kodachrome, but there is a lot of other no-longer-made film in there that I'm curious about, including a number of different Ektachrome versions, Verichrome Pan, Technical Pan.

08-29-2018, 05:41 AM - 3 Likes	#12423
BorisKolo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: St. Peterburg Posts: 444	630 km from Pinsk to Smolensk

08-29-2018, 10:55 AM	#12424
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620	Originally posted by rdenney Two regular tripods supporting each end of the 600 will do the job for less money and weight. A bipod (if you can find one) under the front of the lens with the tripod mount on a regular tripod will do likewise. But I’ve been able to lock down the 400+1.4x using a Gitzo and mirror pre-release. Rick “maybe not with much wind, however” Denney Two tripods are really clunky, especially when tracking the moon, but I am getting good results dropping a carbon monopod from the camera body. It need only make light contact with the ground to stop most of the small amplitude vibration and yields very acceptable results vs. the single tripod.

08-29-2018, 02:00 PM - 1 Like	#12425
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,026	Originally posted by mikeSF ... but I am getting good results dropping a carbon monopod from the camera body. I've done that with the 300mm EDIF on my P67 and it helps a lot. Quick and easy too compared to a 2nd tripod. I preload it some when fitting the length of the monopod as well.

08-29-2018, 02:18 PM	#12426
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Wow you guys! But it must be only way to tame those wibrations..

08-29-2018, 11:38 PM	#12428
BostonUKshooter Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 338	Originally posted by mikeSF Here's how it looks with the A*600 and the monopod attached. Cool solution - must try it!

08-30-2018, 01:45 AM	#12429
JamesInEdinburgh New Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 1	Originally posted by unkipunki Another moody weather shot, this time in Glen Etive. Handheld with the Z and 28-45mm. I was driving my other half and step son so didn't get much opportunity to shoot on this trip (they don't have the slow and steady medium format genes) Beautiful shot.

08-30-2018, 10:35 AM	#12431
dsmithhfx Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 5,146	Originally posted by mikeSF Speaking of this lens, I just realized it has a sighting slot on the handle. Take a look. Iron sights FTW!

08-30-2018, 10:54 AM - 1 Like	#12432
unkipunki Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: South Lochaweside, Argyll Photos: Gallery Posts: 615	Originally posted by mikeSF Speaking of this lens, I just realized it has a sighting slot on the handle. Take a look. Looks like it needs a few clicks left and another few up.

08-30-2018, 11:32 AM	#12433
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620	ha, ur right, but I was cropping anyway, haha.

08-30-2018, 12:11 PM - 4 Likes	#12434
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,026	The Lemon Booth GSW690III, Delta 3200 @ EI 1600

08-30-2018, 01:10 PM	#12435
timw4mail Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Driving a Mirage Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,670	Originally posted by tuco The Lemon Booth GSW690III, Delta 3200 @ EI 1600 Really interesting how the light in the lemon draws you towards the center of the image.