Bitten by the film bug

LesDMess · 06-21-2021, 08:26 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Aaron28

no kidding.....man thats so neat the LX does that and you have tried a good variety for the like

I had an EOS3 and took this shot on Fuji RVP100F many years before I got the Pentax LX. I didn't notice but the EOS3 was telling me underexposed because it turns out that all Canons with aperture priority - film and digital, max out at 30 seconds.

Many years later - notice there is now the bridge bypassing the Hoover Dam, I took a similar angle using my LX with Kodak Ektar 100 in aperture priority mode lasting about 30 minutes.

**Cerebum** · 06-22-2021, 01:37 AM - **1 Like**

Those images are stunning

Re the S1a, you're right, the ergonomics and simplicity are wonderful. The only small issue is the mirror sticking up at slow speeds. I have a light meter on my phone so that's sorted. I also have some lovely M42 lenses from 28mm-135mm. As for the P30 suggestion, my mate has one and its a lovely little camera I like the more retro silver and black look but wouldn't pass up a nice P30

Aaron28 · 06-22-2021, 06:00 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by LesDMess

I took a similar angle using my LX with Kodak Ektar 100 in aperture priority mode lasting about 30 minutes.

fantastic! too cool been avoiding the LX due to price but this may very well change my mind...... fascinated by the AE!

LesDMess · 06-22-2021, 09:31 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by Aaron28

fantastic! too cool been avoiding the LX due to price but this may very well change my mind...... fascinated by the AE!

This might be of interest when you get the LX. The LX meters off the film and decides if it has taken in enough light for autoexposure and because of this, it has no way of telling you in advance how long iit is going to take. So during these very long exposures, I have to occassionally peak through the VF to see if the exposure has been ended. You can imagine this gets old pretty quickly as it could be hours long! So I posed this question on the forum Shutter indicator? and got a response on how to do this. I designed a cheap gizmo and detailed this in my thread Shutter open indicator for long auto exposure .

So I took this device attached to my LX to the Santa Cruz Wharf and took this shot on Kodak Ektar 100 using the LX autoexposure lasting about a half hour long.

Convenient as the LED indicator is, I still had to wait not knowing how long it would actually take!

Just so you have a reference, this is what my celphone see of the scene taken above.

The LED was drapped over to the back of my LX and you can see it to the right middle of the frame.

Aaron28 · 06-23-2021, 05:58 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by LesDMess

So I took this device attached to my LX

thats cool and loving these auto long exposres!!

**microlight** · 06-24-2021, 02:56 PM

Aw, I want to put a film in my AP now!

**Cerebum** · 06-24-2021, 03:51 PM

I actually have my eye on an me super. I really want to try out that long exposure method though

Aaron28 · 06-24-2021, 04:17 PM

Originally posted by Cerebum

I actually have my eye on an me super.

super choice! really enjoy shooting it and the winder makes it that much "cooler"

**Cerebum** · 06-24-2021, 11:56 PM

Originally posted by Aaron28

super choice! really enjoy shooting it and the winder makes it that much "cooler"

I doubt I will throw in my lot with film but I can see it becoming a reset that makes me a better photographer

Aaron28 · 06-25-2021, 04:02 PM

Originally posted by Cerebum

I can see it becoming a reset that makes me a better photographer

practice n improvements does make one better and film does give a mind set to slow down for the shot versus snapping away n hoping fer a good one in a bunch

**arnold** · 06-25-2021, 08:47 PM

Originally posted by Cerebum

I actually have my eye on an me super. I really want to try out that long exposure method though

The ME Super is not the reliable camera your S1A is. On the S1A, your slow speed troubles with the mirror may be addressed by removing the 4 screw from the base plate and using a toothpick to dab some 3 in 1 oil onto moving parts. The S1A is a jewel.

**Cerebum** · 06-25-2021, 11:56 PM

Originally posted by arnold

The ME Super is not the reliable camera your S1A is. On the S1A, your slow speed troubles with the mirror may be addressed by removing the 4 screw from the base plate and using a toothpick to dab some 3 in 1 oil onto moving parts. The S1A is a jewel.

I actually did just that last night

today is test day.

artrasa · 06-26-2021, 06:27 AM

Originally posted by Cerebum

What's your favourite film?

I used to shoot some cheap colour negative film for some years in the past but since then I mainly focused on digital. I used to shoot Fuji Superia 400, fuji C200 and Kodak Gold 200 and was very satisfied with those.

C200 might be my current favourite, probably not the sharpest/most detailed film but it has some nice grain that I personally like. After joining a photography club, I'm hoping to get back to film photography with Rollei Superpan 200 monochrome film.

**Cerebum** · 06-26-2021, 07:09 AM

Originally posted by andrewd

I have had good experience with AG photolab in the UK.

Done and dusted

---------- Post added 26-06-21 at 07:15 AM ----------

Originally posted by RedRuff

I use AG Photolab. Their turnaround times can be next-day via web transfer which is really convenient, and the scans come out fine:

I checked the lab in Manchester and it was £5 dearer. I have gone for prints (it being my first roll) and digital scans and the whole lot cost me £18. Future processing where I just get a digital copy is about £7 which is pretty affordable

happy days

if I get any decent images I will post them

Re. the S1a, oiling it seems to have worked with the sticky mirror, woohoo

---------- Post added 26-06-21 at 07:16 AM ----------

Originally posted by arnold

The ME Super is not the reliable camera your S1A is. On the S1A, your slow speed troubles with the mirror may be addressed by removing the 4 screw from the base plate and using a toothpick to dab some 3 in 1 oil onto moving parts. The S1A is a jewel.

That's what I did, only it was watch oil, and the toothpick was a watchmakers screwdriver

thanks

photoaki · 06-26-2021, 09:08 AM - **1 Like**

I too have re-ignited my love for film.
I worked for Kodak for many years, so, obviously very biased towards Kodak film.
Still made on the machines that i worked on. So, if you go that route, know that I had my hands on it!

As for the gear, I shoot the K1000 + ME Super, and lately have been using the Leica R4 and R4s.

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06-21-2021, 08:26 PM - 1 Like	#31
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,087	Originally posted by Aaron28 no kidding.....man thats so neat the LX does that and you have tried a good variety for the like I had an EOS3 and took this shot on Fuji RVP100F many years before I got the Pentax LX. I didn't notice but the EOS3 was telling me underexposed because it turns out that all Canons with aperture priority - film and digital, max out at 30 seconds. Many years later - notice there is now the bridge bypassing the Hoover Dam, I took a similar angle using my LX with Kodak Ektar 100 in aperture priority mode lasting about 30 minutes.

06-22-2021, 01:37 AM - 1 Like	#32
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,660 Original Poster	Those images are stunning Re the S1a, you're right, the ergonomics and simplicity are wonderful. The only small issue is the mirror sticking up at slow speeds. I have a light meter on my phone so that's sorted. I also have some lovely M42 lenses from 28mm-135mm. As for the P30 suggestion, my mate has one and its a lovely little camera I like the more retro silver and black look but wouldn't pass up a nice P30

06-22-2021, 06:00 PM - 1 Like	#33
Aaron28 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,104	Originally posted by LesDMess I took a similar angle using my LX with Kodak Ektar 100 in aperture priority mode lasting about 30 minutes. fantastic! too cool been avoiding the LX due to price but this may very well change my mind...... fascinated by the AE!

06-22-2021, 09:31 PM - 4 Likes	#34
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,087	Originally posted by Aaron28 fantastic! too cool been avoiding the LX due to price but this may very well change my mind...... fascinated by the AE! This might be of interest when you get the LX. The LX meters off the film and decides if it has taken in enough light for autoexposure and because of this, it has no way of telling you in advance how long iit is going to take. So during these very long exposures, I have to occassionally peak through the VF to see if the exposure has been ended. You can imagine this gets old pretty quickly as it could be hours long! So I posed this question on the forum Shutter indicator? and got a response on how to do this. I designed a cheap gizmo and detailed this in my thread Shutter open indicator for long auto exposure . So I took this device attached to my LX to the Santa Cruz Wharf and took this shot on Kodak Ektar 100 using the LX autoexposure lasting about a half hour long. Convenient as the LED indicator is, I still had to wait not knowing how long it would actually take! Just so you have a reference, this is what my celphone see of the scene taken above. The LED was drapped over to the back of my LX and you can see it to the right middle of the frame.

06-23-2021, 05:58 PM - 1 Like	#35
Aaron28 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,104	Originally posted by LesDMess So I took this device attached to my LX thats cool and loving these auto long exposres!!

06-24-2021, 02:56 PM	#36
microlight Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 2,033	Aw, I want to put a film in my AP now!

06-24-2021, 03:51 PM	#37
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,660 Original Poster	I actually have my eye on an me super. I really want to try out that long exposure method though

06-24-2021, 04:17 PM	#38
Aaron28 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,104	Originally posted by Cerebum I actually have my eye on an me super. super choice! really enjoy shooting it and the winder makes it that much "cooler"

06-24-2021, 11:56 PM	#39
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,660 Original Poster	Originally posted by Aaron28 super choice! really enjoy shooting it and the winder makes it that much "cooler" I doubt I will throw in my lot with film but I can see it becoming a reset that makes me a better photographer

06-25-2021, 04:02 PM	#40
Aaron28 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,104	Originally posted by Cerebum I can see it becoming a reset that makes me a better photographer practice n improvements does make one better and film does give a mind set to slow down for the shot versus snapping away n hoping fer a good one in a bunch

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06-25-2021, 08:47 PM	#41
arnold Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,200	Originally posted by Cerebum I actually have my eye on an me super. I really want to try out that long exposure method though The ME Super is not the reliable camera your S1A is. On the S1A, your slow speed troubles with the mirror may be addressed by removing the 4 screw from the base plate and using a toothpick to dab some 3 in 1 oil onto moving parts. The S1A is a jewel.

06-25-2021, 11:56 PM	#42
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,660 Original Poster	Originally posted by arnold The ME Super is not the reliable camera your S1A is. On the S1A, your slow speed troubles with the mirror may be addressed by removing the 4 screw from the base plate and using a toothpick to dab some 3 in 1 oil onto moving parts. The S1A is a jewel. I actually did just that last night today is test day.

06-26-2021, 06:27 AM	#43
artrasa Senior Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: Lempäälä Posts: 132	Originally posted by Cerebum What's your favourite film? I used to shoot some cheap colour negative film for some years in the past but since then I mainly focused on digital. I used to shoot Fuji Superia 400, fuji C200 and Kodak Gold 200 and was very satisfied with those. C200 might be my current favourite, probably not the sharpest/most detailed film but it has some nice grain that I personally like. After joining a photography club, I'm hoping to get back to film photography with Rollei Superpan 200 monochrome film.

06-26-2021, 07:09 AM	#44
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,660 Original Poster	Originally posted by andrewd I have had good experience with AG photolab in the UK. Done and dusted ---------- Post added 26-06-21 at 07:15 AM ---------- Originally posted by RedRuff I use AG Photolab. Their turnaround times can be next-day via web transfer which is really convenient, and the scans come out fine: I checked the lab in Manchester and it was £5 dearer. I have gone for prints (it being my first roll) and digital scans and the whole lot cost me £18. Future processing where I just get a digital copy is about £7 which is pretty affordable happy days if I get any decent images I will post them Re. the S1a, oiling it seems to have worked with the sticky mirror, woohoo ---------- Post added 26-06-21 at 07:16 AM ---------- Originally posted by arnold The ME Super is not the reliable camera your S1A is. On the S1A, your slow speed troubles with the mirror may be addressed by removing the 4 screw from the base plate and using a toothpick to dab some 3 in 1 oil onto moving parts. The S1A is a jewel. That's what I did, only it was watch oil, and the toothpick was a watchmakers screwdriver thanks

06-26-2021, 09:08 AM - 1 Like	#45
photoaki Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 184	I too have re-ignited my love for film. I worked for Kodak for many years, so, obviously very biased towards Kodak film. Still made on the machines that i worked on. So, if you go that route, know that I had my hands on it! As for the gear, I shoot the K1000 + ME Super, and lately have been using the Leica R4 and R4s.