Post your B&W Film shots

tuco · 10-10-2015, 06:09 PM

Thanks, Phil.

g026r · 10-10-2015, 07:29 PM

Thanks, Phil.
Thanks, tuco.

nickthetasmaniac · 10-10-2015, 10:44 PM - **3 Likes**

Elsa, my niece

M2 and Neopan Acros 100

VM 35mm Color Skopar

revdocjim · 10-10-2015, 10:56 PM - **4 Likes**

We are back in the U.S. for six months and the only film cameras I brought with me are the compact ones: New Mamiya 6 and FujiGF670. Being based in Colorado Springs, the scenic spots are numerous. I had a bit of free time the other day and found a wonderful spot that looks down on the Garden of the Gods so I loaded a roll of Neopan 100 Acros in the Mamiya 6 and had some fun. Then I had to replenish my chemicals and picked up a bottle of HC-110 for a painful $40! The final step was getting my scanner up and working, which included a call to Epson customer service and eventual discovery that my USB cable was fried.

1. 75mm

2. 150mm

3. 50mm

nickthetasmaniac · 10-11-2015, 12:55 AM

Originally posted by revdocjim

I had a bit of free time the other day and found a wonderful spot that looks down on the Garden of the Gods so I loaded a roll of Neopan 100 Acros in the Mamiya 6 and had some fun.

Great shots! I've only recently had the chance to try Acros100 (35mm) and I love it!

Cuthbert · 10-11-2015, 11:04 AM

Originally posted by nickthetasmaniac

Elsa, my niece

M2 and Neopan Acros 100

VM 35mm Color Skopar

Nice but I would have underexpose at least 1 step, do you guess meter like I do?

revdocjim · 10-11-2015, 01:20 PM

Originally posted by Cuthbert

Nice but I would have underexpose at least 1 step, do you guess meter like I do?

I know it's all subjective but I really like the semi-high key look of these shots. In particular the girl's hair in the second shot is very convincing.

nickthetasmaniac · 10-11-2015, 05:28 PM

Originally posted by Cuthbert

Nice but I would have underexpose at least 1 step, do you guess meter like I do?

Quite often I guess, although I think this one was actually metered... I've gotta say though, I am a bit of a fan of the high-key look with Acros!

Nesster · 10-12-2015, 05:53 AM - **1 Like**

Moskva-2, Tmax 100

tuco · 10-12-2015, 07:14 AM

Originally posted by revdocjim

We are back in the U.S. for six months and the only film cameras I brought with me are the compact ones: New Mamiya 6 and FujiGF670.

I kind of been wanting to try that GF670. I'm really liking the GSW690 but I think I could travel with a GF670 too and between the two focal lengths cover most of what I'd want to do with them.

---------- Post added 10-12-15 at 07:24 ----------

Originally posted by nickthetasmaniac

Quite often I guess, although I think this one was actually metered... I've gotta say though, I am a bit of a fan of the high-key look with Acros!

100ACR has some really good deep blacks and also yields high contrast scenes nicely too. I think you have the exposure just right. Placing the baby's skin and sofa down a stop in value would indeed lose the high keyish look and leave your picture screaming for more deep and light tones to make it a well rounded BW since you'd have a flat, middle tone shot.

revdocjim · 10-12-2015, 11:30 PM

Originally posted by tuco

I kind of been wanting to try that GF670. I'm really liking the GSW690 but I think I could travel with a GF670 too and between the two focal lengths cover most of what I'd want to do with them.

I love the GF670 but the only complaint I have is battery life, especially in cold weather. It runs out really fast, and I'm not sure why considering that a camera like this shouldn't be using much current at all.

tuco · 10-13-2015, 08:32 AM

Originally posted by revdocjim

I love the GF670 but the only complaint I have is battery life...

That's good to know. GW690III's with a 90mm lens seem to be plentiful and require no battery. Something for me to think about anyway.

Duplo · 10-15-2015, 06:05 AM

Originally posted by nickthetasmaniac

Quite often I guess, although I think this one was actually metered... I've gotta say though, I am a bit of a fan of the high-key look with Acros!

Acros seems to do very well in general, but I agree.
High key and Acros goes very well together.

Duplo · 10-15-2015, 08:14 AM - **4 Likes**

Just discovered this thread (gone thorugh 50 pages - still browsing) and the gorgeous images you all post.
Tuco, you make a very strong argument for the fujis!

My contribution of 4 images:

"hooded" - Denmark - Pentax ME Super - FA43ltd - Tri-X (@800)

"Countryside" - Denmark - Canon Sureshot A1 - Ilford Delta 3200

"Ice" - Greenland - Pentax 67ii - Pentax 165/4 LS - Ilford XP2

"Mystery shopping" - Denmark - Rolleicord Vb - Ilford XP2

tuco · 10-15-2015, 07:34 PM

Originally posted by Duplo

Tuco, you make a very strong argument for the fujis!

I like it. It is replacing my Mamiya 7II I'm selling. I never bonded with that camera much and the Fuji is more rugged which I need for a travel and hiking camera. It's all mechanical too. No batteries.

Nice set of pictures you posted.

10-10-2015, 10:56 PM - 4 Likes	#4309
revdocjim Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Mt. Akagi, Gunma Prefecture Posts: 374	First roll in a long time We are back in the U.S. for six months and the only film cameras I brought with me are the compact ones: New Mamiya 6 and FujiGF670. Being based in Colorado Springs, the scenic spots are numerous. I had a bit of free time the other day and found a wonderful spot that looks down on the Garden of the Gods so I loaded a roll of Neopan 100 Acros in the Mamiya 6 and had some fun. Then I had to replenish my chemicals and picked up a bottle of HC-110 for a painful $40! The final step was getting my scanner up and working, which included a call to Epson customer service and eventual discovery that my USB cable was fried. 1. 75mm 2. 150mm 3. 50mm

10-15-2015, 08:14 AM - 4 Likes	#4319
Duplo Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Copenhagen Photos: Gallery Posts: 924	what a nice thread Just discovered this thread (gone thorugh 50 pages - still browsing) and the gorgeous images you all post. Tuco, you make a very strong argument for the fujis! My contribution of 4 images: "hooded" - Denmark - Pentax ME Super - FA43ltd - Tri-X (@800) "Countryside" - Denmark - Canon Sureshot A1 - Ilford Delta 3200 "Ice" - Greenland - Pentax 67ii - Pentax 165/4 LS - Ilford XP2 "Mystery shopping" - Denmark - Rolleicord Vb - Ilford XP2

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10-11-2015, 12:55 AM	#4310
nickthetasmaniac Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,361	Originally posted by revdocjim I had a bit of free time the other day and found a wonderful spot that looks down on the Garden of the Gods so I loaded a roll of Neopan 100 Acros in the Mamiya 6 and had some fun. Great shots! I've only recently had the chance to try Acros100 (35mm) and I love it!

10-11-2015, 11:04 AM	#4311
Cuthbert Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,740	Originally posted by nickthetasmaniac Elsa, my niece M2 and Neopan Acros 100 VM 35mm Color Skopar Nice but I would have underexpose at least 1 step, do you guess meter like I do?

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revdocjim Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Mt. Akagi, Gunma Prefecture Posts: 374	Originally posted by Cuthbert Nice but I would have underexpose at least 1 step, do you guess meter like I do? I know it's all subjective but I really like the semi-high key look of these shots. In particular the girl's hair in the second shot is very convincing.

10-11-2015, 05:28 PM	#4313
nickthetasmaniac Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,361	Originally posted by Cuthbert Nice but I would have underexpose at least 1 step, do you guess meter like I do? Quite often I guess, although I think this one was actually metered... I've gotta say though, I am a bit of a fan of the high-key look with Acros!

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10-12-2015, 07:14 AM	#4315
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,024	Originally posted by revdocjim We are back in the U.S. for six months and the only film cameras I brought with me are the compact ones: New Mamiya 6 and FujiGF670. I kind of been wanting to try that GF670. I'm really liking the GSW690 but I think I could travel with a GF670 too and between the two focal lengths cover most of what I'd want to do with them. ---------- Post added 10-12-15 at 07:24 ---------- Originally posted by nickthetasmaniac Quite often I guess, although I think this one was actually metered... I've gotta say though, I am a bit of a fan of the high-key look with Acros! 100ACR has some really good deep blacks and also yields high contrast scenes nicely too. I think you have the exposure just right. Placing the baby's skin and sofa down a stop in value would indeed lose the high keyish look and leave your picture screaming for more deep and light tones to make it a well rounded BW since you'd have a flat, middle tone shot.

10-12-2015, 11:30 PM	#4316
revdocjim Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Mt. Akagi, Gunma Prefecture Posts: 374	Originally posted by tuco I kind of been wanting to try that GF670. I'm really liking the GSW690 but I think I could travel with a GF670 too and between the two focal lengths cover most of what I'd want to do with them. I love the GF670 but the only complaint I have is battery life, especially in cold weather. It runs out really fast, and I'm not sure why considering that a camera like this shouldn't be using much current at all.

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10-13-2015, 08:32 AM	#4317
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,024	Originally posted by revdocjim I love the GF670 but the only complaint I have is battery life... That's good to know. GW690III's with a 90mm lens seem to be plentiful and require no battery. Something for me to think about anyway.

10-15-2015, 06:05 AM	#4318
Duplo Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Copenhagen Photos: Gallery Posts: 924	Originally posted by nickthetasmaniac Quite often I guess, although I think this one was actually metered... I've gotta say though, I am a bit of a fan of the high-key look with Acros! Acros seems to do very well in general, but I agree. High key and Acros goes very well together.

10-15-2015, 07:34 PM	#4320
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,024	Originally posted by Duplo Tuco, you make a very strong argument for the fujis! I like it. It is replacing my Mamiya 7II I'm selling. I never bonded with that camera much and the Fuji is more rugged which I need for a travel and hiking camera. It's all mechanical too. No batteries. Nice set of pictures you posted.