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spiralcity · 11-23-2022, 08:31 AM

Originally posted by Swift1

A re-edit of a photo from 2012...

Pentax 645N
SMC Pentax-FA 645 45-85mm f/4.5
Expired Fujichrome Velvia RVP
Epson V500

Nice work. I'm surprised at how laid back the saturation is on this Velvia Chrome.

Swift1 · 11-23-2022, 12:01 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by spiralcity

Nice work. I'm surprised at how laid back the saturation is on this Velvia Chrome.

It was pretty overcast out, so that may be why it seems like it is less saturated then you might expect. To me it seems pretty saturated...

**gofour3** · 11-23-2022, 11:20 PM - **7 Likes**

Super Program & FA 28-105/4-5.6, shooting expired Kodak Funtime 200:

Phil.

**fs999** · 11-24-2022, 01:56 AM

Originally posted by dsmithhfx

Tri-X

That's a nice one !

dsmithhfx · 11-24-2022, 03:53 AM - **6 Likes**

Originally posted by fs999

That's a nice one !

Thanks!

Tri-X

Swift1 · 11-24-2022, 12:20 PM - **8 Likes**

I made this self portrait in October 2018, but it was a remake of a self portrait that I originally made in November 2013 using my Bronica S2.

1957 Zorki 4 rangefinder
1956 KMZ Jupiter-12 35/2.8
Expired Ferrania Solaris 200
Epson V750

dsmithhfx · 11-25-2022, 04:38 AM - **4 Likes**

Tri-X

**TwoUptons** · 11-25-2022, 07:37 AM - **6 Likes**

I recently got my Retina IIc serviced. Slow speeds were toast, and the rangefinder spot was invisible.

It's now home again and seems to be working great. The rangefinder spot is still not awesome, but it is usable, and the speeds all seem to be right on.

I threw in my last roll of Ektar 100, since that seemed appropriate, and gave it a go. It did really well.

It's an easy camera to carry for a walkabout, and the lens is sharp, with good color (when you aren't taking pictures of mud).
Really great for travel apart from the kluge that is the wide and telephoto lenses...

And the 50mm has great bokeh, like so many of the classic 50s. I love how the detail in the grass here just fades away.

-Eric

dsmithhfx · 11-26-2022, 04:04 AM - **4 Likes**

Gold 400

**arnold** · 11-26-2022, 05:45 AM

Originally posted by TwoUptons

I recently got my Retina IIc serviced. Slow speeds were toast, and the rangefinder spot was invisible.

It's now home again and seems to be working great. The rangefinder spot is still not awesome, but it is usable, and the speeds all seem to be right on.

I threw in my last roll of Ektar 100, since that seemed appropriate, and gave it a go. It did really well.

It's an easy camera to carry for a walkabout, and the lens is sharp, with good color (when you aren't taking pictures of mud).
Really great for travel apart from the kluge that is the wide and telephoto lenses...

And the 50mm has great bokeh, like so many of the classic 50s. I love how the detail in the grass here just fades away.

-Eric

Did you get the Retina fixed in USA - Chris Sherlock is now retired? Sometimes a drop of isopropyl in the timer slot will free up slow speeds. As for the rangefinder, you can improve visibility by a black spot in front of the finder window centre.

**TwoUptons** · 11-26-2022, 09:39 AM

Originally posted by arnold

Did you get the Retina fixed in USA - Chris Sherlock is now retired? Sometimes a drop of isopropyl in the timer slot will free up slow speeds. As for the rangefinder, you can improve visibility by a black spot in front of the finder window centre.

I had just worked up the nerve to send my camera to New Zealand and Chris Sherlock, and when I went get his address, he'd just retired

He recommended Paul Barden in Oregon, USA, so that's where it went...

Apparently the rangefinder mirror was toast, so he found a serviceable replacement, and whatever else he cleaned, it is smoother in every way, like you hope from a good overhaul.
I'm pleased.

-Eric

Swift1 · 11-26-2022, 03:28 PM - **8 Likes**

From November 2017...
and from one of my all time favorite p&s cameras... the Minolta PROD-20'S...

Minolta PROD-20'S
Expired Kodak Ektachrome 160T Cross Processed
Epson V750

**arnold** · 11-26-2022, 07:22 PM - **4 Likes**

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Hanging Baskets of violets with Pentax SV and Tacumar 35/3.5 K400 ASA

dsmithhfx · 11-27-2022, 05:20 AM - **2 Likes**

Gold 400

dsmithhfx · 11-28-2022, 03:46 AM - **4 Likes**

HP5+

11-25-2022, 07:37 AM - 6 Likes	#24953
TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,227	Retina back from the shop I recently got my Retina IIc serviced. Slow speeds were toast, and the rangefinder spot was invisible. It's now home again and seems to be working great. The rangefinder spot is still not awesome, but it is usable, and the speeds all seem to be right on. I threw in my last roll of Ektar 100, since that seemed appropriate, and gave it a go. It did really well. It's an easy camera to carry for a walkabout, and the lens is sharp, with good color (when you aren't taking pictures of mud). Really great for travel apart from the kluge that is the wide and telephoto lenses... And the 50mm has great bokeh, like so many of the classic 50s. I love how the detail in the grass here just fades away. -Eric

11-26-2022, 07:22 PM - 4 Likes	#24958
arnold Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,299	[IMG][/IMG] Hanging Baskets of violets with Pentax SV and Tacumar 35/3.5 K400 ASA

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11-23-2022, 08:31 AM	#24946
spiralcity Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago,IL. U.S.A Posts: 147	Originally posted by Swift1 A re-edit of a photo from 2012... Pentax 645N SMC Pentax-FA 645 45-85mm f/4.5 Expired Fujichrome Velvia RVP Epson V500 Nice work. I'm surprised at how laid back the saturation is on this Velvia Chrome.

11-23-2022, 12:01 PM - 1 Like	#24947
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by spiralcity Nice work. I'm surprised at how laid back the saturation is on this Velvia Chrome. It was pretty overcast out, so that may be why it seems like it is less saturated then you might expect. To me it seems pretty saturated...

11-23-2022, 11:20 PM - 7 Likes	#24948
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,093	Super Program & FA 28-105/4-5.6, shooting expired Kodak Funtime 200: Phil.

11-24-2022, 01:56 AM	#24949
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,650	Originally posted by dsmithhfx Tri-X That's a nice one !

11-24-2022, 03:53 AM - 6 Likes	#24950
dsmithhfx Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 5,155	Originally posted by fs999 That's a nice one ! Thanks! Tri-X

11-24-2022, 12:20 PM - 8 Likes	#24951
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	I made this self portrait in October 2018, but it was a remake of a self portrait that I originally made in November 2013 using my Bronica S2. 1957 Zorki 4 rangefinder 1956 KMZ Jupiter-12 35/2.8 Expired Ferrania Solaris 200 Epson V750

11-25-2022, 04:38 AM - 4 Likes	#24952
dsmithhfx Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 5,155	Tri-X

11-26-2022, 04:04 AM - 4 Likes	#24954
dsmithhfx Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 5,155	Gold 400

11-26-2022, 05:45 AM	#24955
arnold Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,299	Originally posted by TwoUptons I recently got my Retina IIc serviced. Slow speeds were toast, and the rangefinder spot was invisible. It's now home again and seems to be working great. The rangefinder spot is still not awesome, but it is usable, and the speeds all seem to be right on. I threw in my last roll of Ektar 100, since that seemed appropriate, and gave it a go. It did really well. It's an easy camera to carry for a walkabout, and the lens is sharp, with good color (when you aren't taking pictures of mud). Really great for travel apart from the kluge that is the wide and telephoto lenses... And the 50mm has great bokeh, like so many of the classic 50s. I love how the detail in the grass here just fades away. -Eric Did you get the Retina fixed in USA - Chris Sherlock is now retired? Sometimes a drop of isopropyl in the timer slot will free up slow speeds. As for the rangefinder, you can improve visibility by a black spot in front of the finder window centre.

11-26-2022, 09:39 AM	#24956
TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,227	Originally posted by arnold Did you get the Retina fixed in USA - Chris Sherlock is now retired? Sometimes a drop of isopropyl in the timer slot will free up slow speeds. As for the rangefinder, you can improve visibility by a black spot in front of the finder window centre. I had just worked up the nerve to send my camera to New Zealand and Chris Sherlock, and when I went get his address, he'd just retired He recommended Paul Barden in Oregon, USA, so that's where it went... Apparently the rangefinder mirror was toast, so he found a serviceable replacement, and whatever else he cleaned, it is smoother in every way, like you hope from a good overhaul. I'm pleased. -Eric

11-26-2022, 03:28 PM - 8 Likes	#24957
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	From November 2017... and from one of my all time favorite p&s cameras... the Minolta PROD-20'S... Minolta PROD-20'S Expired Kodak Ektachrome 160T Cross Processed Epson V750

11-27-2022, 05:20 AM - 2 Likes	#24959
dsmithhfx Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 5,155	Gold 400

11-28-2022, 03:46 AM - 4 Likes	#24960
dsmithhfx Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 5,155	HP5+

:cool: Lets see those ''film'' shots

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