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Nesster · 12-13-2011, 07:14 AM

A 1957 red P silver J-9 85/2 just arrived for my Kiev to join the J-12 from the same year (my birth year) and I'm pretty stoked. I got both Jupiters from the States, the J-8 has been overhauled and feels buttery smooth.

I have to get my b&w developing set up, plus I have to find where the scanner film holders are ... so many boxes, so little space

I'm really missing the B&W thing.

Kris, that's some awesome stone you caught in Vienna with the Idustar.

Last edited by Nesster; 12-13-2011 at 11:00 AM.

noctilux · 12-13-2011, 09:11 AM

Originally posted by tuco

Foggy Sand Dunes, Dunes City, Oregon

400TMY, PMK Pyro

Stunning shot, tuco! As a newcomer to film, I'd like to ask: Did you develop this in any unusual way? Is the wonderful toning a result of the PMK Pyro developer? Thanks in advance!

tuco · 12-13-2011, 10:49 AM

Originally posted by noctilux

Stunning shot, tuco! As a newcomer to film, I'd like to ask: Did you develop this in any unusual way? Is the wonderful toning a result of the PMK Pyro developer? Thanks in advance!

Thanks. Nope, it was not developed in a special way. It was a normal development time. With the low DR of the scene's recordable texture, I'd say it would look about the same with a host of other developers.

I stock 3 developer for use. PMK Pyro, Rodinal and HC-110. All have years for a shelf life and can be used in a one-shot capacity. That is the primary reason for my choice in these developers today.

But my initial interest in PMK Pyro years ago was that you could selectively burn and dodge highlights and shadows on variable grade paper using filters on the enlarger instead of the adding and blocking of light the in more conventional way due to its staining properties. That gave finer control of small areas. But today, with a figital work flow, you can do all that in an image editor to a really fine degree with any developer and film.

I meter mostly with a one-degree spot meter. I pick what the middle gray will be in the scene. I often know in advance of taking the picture how many stops the other values in the scene fall relative to that. So when I have large areas that are all black or all white, it is a conscious choice I made instead of a surprise as in, oh, that's how it turned out when you pull the negatives out of the development tank.

womble · 12-13-2011, 11:19 AM

Originally posted by Nesster

A 1957 red P silver J-9 85/2 just arrived for my Kiev to join the J-12 from the same year (my birth year) and I'm pretty stoked. I got both Jupiters from the States, the J-8 has been overhauled and feels buttery smooth.

I have to get my b&w developing set up, plus I have to find where the scanner film holders are ... so many boxes, so little space

I'm really missing the B&W thing.

Kris, that's some awesome stone you caught in Vienna with the Idustar.

Thanks Jussi, I was very pleased with how that one came out. I have a M42 J-9 but haven't got one for my FED2 yet. One day...

Best wishes, Kris.

**gofour3** · 12-13-2011, 05:10 PM - **2 Likes**

Pentax 67 & 200/4, red filter and Kodak Tmax 400.

Area around Crab Park in Vancouver:

Phil.

Treker · 12-13-2011, 07:40 PM - **1 Like**

Argoflex E TLR, Ilford Delta 100

stevebrot · 12-13-2011, 11:10 PM

Originally posted by Nesster

A 1957 red P silver J-9 85/2 just arrived for my Kiev

I think I am going to have to hate you (just kidding). I have been pondering a J-9 for my Kiev for some time.

Steve

Macario · 12-16-2011, 09:18 AM

Originally posted by gofour3

Pentax 67 & 200/4, red filter and Kodak Tmax 400.

Area around Crab Park in Vancouver:

Phil.

Sorry to ask, but you had a red filter? The sky looks too gray to me to been taken with a red filter

**gofour3** · 12-16-2011, 10:35 AM

Originally posted by Macario

Sorry to ask, but you had a red filter? The sky looks too gray to me to been taken with a red filter

Yep a B+W 090 red filter. The shots were a bit overexposed, so I played around with the shadows/highlights in Photoshop.

Phil.

Sinister · 12-20-2011, 03:02 AM

Pentax Z20, APX 100, Rodinal 1+100, 1h, Epson V500

Monument von Ineound auf Flickr

Greg Heath · 12-20-2011, 03:14 PM

I love both shots. Love the museum standing looking at the photos...I am an Aviator and love the vertical Harrier. Love that Delta 100. A great B&W Film.

Greg

Treker · 12-20-2011, 07:52 PM - **1 Like**

Kodak Signet 35, AP100

tuco · 12-20-2011, 07:59 PM - **1 Like**

Life Is A Blur Sometimes

100ACR, PMK, NDX8 + O2 Orange Filters

Sinister · 12-22-2011, 05:20 AM

Tuco - I am a big fan of your pictures, always enjoy the atmosphere!

Olympus XA, APX 100, Rodinal 1+100, 1h

Chicago River von Ineound auf Flickr

tuco · 12-22-2011, 08:35 AM

Originally posted by Sinister

Tuco - I am a big fan of your pictures, always enjoy the atmosphere!

Olympus XA, APX 100, Rodinal 1+100, 1h

Why thanks. Good to see you're still getting good milage out of that XA.

12-13-2011, 10:49 AM	#228
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,032	Originally posted by noctilux Stunning shot, tuco! As a newcomer to film, I'd like to ask: Did you develop this in any unusual way? Is the wonderful toning a result of the PMK Pyro developer? Thanks in advance! Thanks. Nope, it was not developed in a special way. It was a normal development time. With the low DR of the scene's recordable texture, I'd say it would look about the same with a host of other developers. I stock 3 developer for use. PMK Pyro, Rodinal and HC-110. All have years for a shelf life and can be used in a one-shot capacity. That is the primary reason for my choice in these developers today. But my initial interest in PMK Pyro years ago was that you could selectively burn and dodge highlights and shadows on variable grade paper using filters on the enlarger instead of the adding and blocking of light the in more conventional way due to its staining properties. That gave finer control of small areas. But today, with a figital work flow, you can do all that in an image editor to a really fine degree with any developer and film. I meter mostly with a one-degree spot meter. I pick what the middle gray will be in the scene. I often know in advance of taking the picture how many stops the other values in the scene fall relative to that. So when I have large areas that are all black or all white, it is a conscious choice I made instead of a surprise as in, oh, that's how it turned out when you pull the negatives out of the development tank. Last edited by tuco; 12-13-2011 at 11:06 AM.

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12-13-2011, 07:14 AM	#226
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	A 1957 red P silver J-9 85/2 just arrived for my Kiev to join the J-12 from the same year (my birth year) and I'm pretty stoked. I got both Jupiters from the States, the J-8 has been overhauled and feels buttery smooth. I have to get my b&w developing set up, plus I have to find where the scanner film holders are ... so many boxes, so little space I'm really missing the B&W thing. Kris, that's some awesome stone you caught in Vienna with the Idustar. Last edited by Nesster; 12-13-2011 at 11:00 AM.

12-13-2011, 09:11 AM	#227
noctilux Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 194	Originally posted by tuco Foggy Sand Dunes, Dunes City, Oregon 400TMY, PMK Pyro Stunning shot, tuco! As a newcomer to film, I'd like to ask: Did you develop this in any unusual way? Is the wonderful toning a result of the PMK Pyro developer? Thanks in advance!

12-13-2011, 11:19 AM	#229
womble Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hertfordshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,324	Originally posted by Nesster A 1957 red P silver J-9 85/2 just arrived for my Kiev to join the J-12 from the same year (my birth year) and I'm pretty stoked. I got both Jupiters from the States, the J-8 has been overhauled and feels buttery smooth. I have to get my b&w developing set up, plus I have to find where the scanner film holders are ... so many boxes, so little space I'm really missing the B&W thing. Kris, that's some awesome stone you caught in Vienna with the Idustar. Thanks Jussi, I was very pleased with how that one came out. I have a M42 J-9 but haven't got one for my FED2 yet. One day... Best wishes, Kris.

12-13-2011, 05:10 PM - 2 Likes	#230
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,093	Pentax 67 & 200/4, red filter and Kodak Tmax 400. Area around Crab Park in Vancouver: Phil.

12-13-2011, 07:40 PM - 1 Like	#231
Treker Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 44	Argoflex E TLR, Ilford Delta 100

12-13-2011, 11:10 PM	#232
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Nesster A 1957 red P silver J-9 85/2 just arrived for my Kiev I think I am going to have to hate you (just kidding). I have been pondering a J-9 for my Kiev for some time. Steve

12-16-2011, 09:18 AM	#233
Macario Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Hoek van Holland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,393	Originally posted by gofour3 Pentax 67 & 200/4, red filter and Kodak Tmax 400. Area around Crab Park in Vancouver: Phil. Sorry to ask, but you had a red filter? The sky looks too gray to me to been taken with a red filter

12-16-2011, 10:35 AM	#234
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,093	Originally posted by Macario Sorry to ask, but you had a red filter? The sky looks too gray to me to been taken with a red filter Yep a B+W 090 red filter. The shots were a bit overexposed, so I played around with the shadows/highlights in Photoshop. Phil.

12-20-2011, 03:02 AM	#235
Sinister Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Berlin Posts: 1,045	Pentax Z20, APX 100, Rodinal 1+100, 1h, Epson V500 Monument von Ineound auf Flickr

12-20-2011, 03:14 PM	#236
Greg Heath New Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Racine, Wisconsin Posts: 3	I love both shots. Love the museum standing looking at the photos...I am an Aviator and love the vertical Harrier. Love that Delta 100. A great B&W Film. Greg

12-20-2011, 07:52 PM - 1 Like	#237
Treker Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 44	Kodak Signet 35, AP100

12-20-2011, 07:59 PM - 1 Like	#238
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,032	Life Is A Blur Sometimes 100ACR, PMK, NDX8 + O2 Orange Filters

12-22-2011, 05:20 AM	#239
Sinister Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Berlin Posts: 1,045	Tuco - I am a big fan of your pictures, always enjoy the atmosphere! Olympus XA, APX 100, Rodinal 1+100, 1h Chicago River von Ineound auf Flickr

12-22-2011, 08:35 AM	#240
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,032	Originally posted by Sinister Tuco - I am a big fan of your pictures, always enjoy the atmosphere! Olympus XA, APX 100, Rodinal 1+100, 1h Why thanks. Good to see you're still getting good milage out of that XA.

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