Post your B&W Film shots

**gofour3** · 04-07-2012, 02:56 PM

Originally posted by Nesster

I think I actually used the DOF preview on the KX with this, but unfortunately I did not close down the aperture for a wee bit more DOF for the hand. SMC-M 50mm f/1.4, Tri-X, D-76 1:1

Yes great shot!

Phil.

**gofour3** · 04-07-2012, 02:58 PM

Originally posted by Brad&Gayna

K1000, original kit 50mm f/2, complete with fungus. Rollei 100ISO expired.

Nice shot of the cat!

Phil.

Brad&Gayna · 04-07-2012, 03:18 PM

Originally posted by gofour3

Nice shot of the cat!

Phil.

Thanks! Polly the cat and expired Rollei Retro 100 are my usual test for 'new' film bodies.. This ebay K1000 started an avalance of film bodies, but it's still one of my favourites.

stevebrot · 04-07-2012, 06:37 PM

Originally posted by Brad&Gayna

Thanks! Polly the cat and expired Rollei Retro 100 are my usual test for 'new' film bodies.. This ebay K1000 started an avalance of film bodies, but it's still one of my favourites.

Good work with the RR 100 and moldy lens! Even though I stopped using RR 100 due to film curl, I still miss the stuff and wish that it was still available. Perhaps Adox will see fit to finish their development effort on a replacement product with similar properties and a modern low-curl base (the long overdue Adox Pan 100).

Steve

Nesster · 04-08-2012, 06:41 AM

Originally posted by John Poirier

Very nice shot. Reminds me a bit of Ralph Eugene Meatyard's work.

Was it had to knock the head off the statue?

thanks everyone for the nice comments - and R.E.M.! I'm honored

We had the freak October snow storm which brought down a lot of trees. Looks like some very old tree / limb had fallen on this statue.

Nesster · 04-09-2012, 03:51 AM - **1 Like**

MoonBase60 · 04-09-2012, 06:21 PM

An old scan from a Olympus OM 1 I owned a few years ago. I was using a Zuiko 50mm f 1:8

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Nesster · 04-10-2012, 04:47 PM

I was a dedicated Olympian in the 70s and 80s - learned photography with a Pen FT (major work for high school yearbook, and a college photo class with it) which I eventually replaced with an OM2s in '85. That's a nice jeep.

KX, M 50/1.4/TriX/D-76

**Basset** · 04-10-2012, 04:55 PM

It's okay to post shots from a non-Pentax? Looks like some of you are, anyway... This weekend I tried out my first rangefinder - a Yashica Electro 35 GSN. Amazingly quiet shutter - quite a change from my K-r!

Portable Computer.

A really fun and nice sub-$100 camera. Nice fixed lens (45 / 1.7).

stevebrot · 04-10-2012, 05:22 PM

Originally posted by Basset

It's okay to post shots from a non-Pentax?

Not just OK...actually encouraged! See the original post at the start of this thread.

Steve

**PPPPPP42** · 04-10-2012, 09:31 PM

Ok, I normally try to avoid getting philosophical about photos, but I rather love the new vs old that the choice of B&W film plus the content in Bassets photo make. The person in the photo and the scene in general when taken with B&W on film look right out of the 70's but then you notice the new computer under his arm and what looks like an import car with a body kit on the far right, not to mention the obvious newer Honda driving by, and the effect is totally baffling to my brain. Its like someone took an old street scene and PP'd in the cars and the computer.

EDIT: Everything in this thread is amazing, with my Super Program heading off to Eric and the K1000 not actually here yet i'm near to foaming at the mouth to get something I can use B&W in again. I do have a ZX-7 body here, but B&W in that thing would be like swearing in church or something, its just too plastic for that.

Brad&Gayna · 04-11-2012, 04:59 AM

Originally posted by Basset

It's okay to post shots from a non-Pentax? Looks like some of you are, anyway... This weekend I tried out my first rangefinder - a Yashica Electro 35 GSN. Amazingly quiet shutter - quite a change from my K-r!

A really fun and nice sub-$100 camera. Nice fixed lens (45 / 1.7).

Great shot! I found a GSN recently at an op-shop, apart from the flash sync socket being missing it is utterly as-new. About halfway through a roll of expired 64 Tungsten slide, hope they come out as well as this. I'm looking forward to seeing what the 45mm can do!

_quicksilver_ · 04-11-2012, 05:13 AM

Originally posted by Brad&Gayna

Great shot! I found a GSN recently at an op-shop, apart from the flash sync socket being missing it is utterly as-new. About halfway through a roll of expired 64 Tungsten slide, hope they come out as well as this. I'm looking forward to seeing what the 45mm can do!

Doesn´t the GSN have a PC sync port? I think at least some versions of the electro have that...

I have been looking to get one myself, but don´t know yet which version to aim for.. any suggestions?

Btw, This is a great thread with some of the best photos of this site. So tired of looking all those soulless digital pictures...

**Basset** · 04-11-2012, 06:05 AM

Originally posted by _quicksilver_

Doesn´t the GSN have a PC sync port? I think at least some versions of the electro have that...

I have been looking to get one myself, but don´t know yet which version to aim for.. any suggestions?

Btw, This is a great thread with some of the best photos of this site. So tired of looking all those soulless digital pictures...

The Yashica Guy site had been recommended to me. Lots of info there. And he promptly responds to e-mail. CameraRefurb seems to be the major restoration place. (Mine's not needed any work). Again, prompt replies to any e-mail.

The Ken Rockwell site also has a good article about the Electro 35's here. My GSN has a hot shoe.

I am not that knowledgeable myself about the camera, as I just got it. I wanted to try out a rangefinder to learn how it works. Not that long after I started reading up, I spotted a couple of Yashica Electro 35s in an antique shop. It's not a fully manual camera (the Canonet QL 17 can go full manual, but I've heard metering can be tricky using modern (non-mercury batteries)). The Yashica is quite, easy to use, and like I said, it has a great lens. Lots of good, affordable (read, non-Leica) rangefinders out there for less than the price of a single prime lens.

p.s.

Thanks for the comments. I have a lot to learn about photography, and this forum has been very helpful.

tuco · 04-11-2012, 09:23 AM

Originally posted by Basset

It's okay to post shots from a non-Pentax? Looks like some of you are, anyway... This weekend I tried out my first rangefinder - a Yashica Electro 35 GSN. Amazingly quiet shutter - quite a change from my K-r!

Portable Computer.

A really fun and nice sub-$100 camera. Nice fixed lens (45 / 1.7).

Good capture. Yeah, who cares what camera you used. You'll never broaden your horizon if you don't try different gear. Leave the fanboi stuff for the digital section of the forum.

04-09-2012, 06:21 PM	#577
MoonBase60 New Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ramsay, MI Posts: 6	War Horse An old scan from a Olympus OM 1 I owned a few years ago. I was using a Zuiko 50mm f 1:8 Attached Images

04-10-2012, 09:31 PM	#581
PPPPPP42 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Wisconsin Photos: Albums Posts: 947	Ok, I normally try to avoid getting philosophical about photos, but I rather love the new vs old that the choice of B&W film plus the content in Bassets photo make. The person in the photo and the scene in general when taken with B&W on film look right out of the 70's but then you notice the new computer under his arm and what looks like an import car with a body kit on the far right, not to mention the obvious newer Honda driving by, and the effect is totally baffling to my brain. Its like someone took an old street scene and PP'd in the cars and the computer. EDIT: Everything in this thread is amazing, with my Super Program heading off to Eric and the K1000 not actually here yet i'm near to foaming at the mouth to get something I can use B&W in again. I do have a ZX-7 body here, but B&W in that thing would be like swearing in church or something, its just too plastic for that. Last edited by PPPPPP42; 04-10-2012 at 09:36 PM.

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04-07-2012, 02:56 PM	#571
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,090	Originally posted by Nesster I think I actually used the DOF preview on the KX with this, but unfortunately I did not close down the aperture for a wee bit more DOF for the hand. SMC-M 50mm f/1.4, Tri-X, D-76 1:1 Yes great shot! Phil.

04-07-2012, 02:58 PM	#572
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,090	Originally posted by Brad&Gayna K1000, original kit 50mm f/2, complete with fungus. Rollei 100ISO expired. Nice shot of the cat! Phil.

04-07-2012, 03:18 PM	#573
Brad&Gayna Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 27	Originally posted by gofour3 Nice shot of the cat! Phil. Thanks! Polly the cat and expired Rollei Retro 100 are my usual test for 'new' film bodies.. This ebay K1000 started an avalance of film bodies, but it's still one of my favourites.

04-07-2012, 06:37 PM	#574
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Brad&Gayna Thanks! Polly the cat and expired Rollei Retro 100 are my usual test for 'new' film bodies.. This ebay K1000 started an avalance of film bodies, but it's still one of my favourites. Good work with the RR 100 and moldy lens! Even though I stopped using RR 100 due to film curl, I still miss the stuff and wish that it was still available. Perhaps Adox will see fit to finish their development effort on a replacement product with similar properties and a modern low-curl base (the long overdue Adox Pan 100). Steve

04-08-2012, 06:41 AM	#575
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	Originally posted by John Poirier Very nice shot. Reminds me a bit of Ralph Eugene Meatyard's work. Was it had to knock the head off the statue? thanks everyone for the nice comments - and R.E.M.! I'm honored We had the freak October snow storm which brought down a lot of trees. Looks like some very old tree / limb had fallen on this statue.

04-09-2012, 03:51 AM - 1 Like	#576
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072

04-10-2012, 04:47 PM	#578
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	I was a dedicated Olympian in the 70s and 80s - learned photography with a Pen FT (major work for high school yearbook, and a college photo class with it) which I eventually replaced with an OM2s in '85. That's a nice jeep. KX, M 50/1.4/TriX/D-76

04-10-2012, 04:55 PM	#579
Basset Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 340	It's okay to post shots from a non-Pentax? Looks like some of you are, anyway... This weekend I tried out my first rangefinder - a Yashica Electro 35 GSN. Amazingly quiet shutter - quite a change from my K-r! Portable Computer. A really fun and nice sub-$100 camera. Nice fixed lens (45 / 1.7).

04-10-2012, 05:22 PM	#580
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Basset It's okay to post shots from a non-Pentax? Not just OK...actually encouraged! See the original post at the start of this thread. Steve

04-11-2012, 04:59 AM	#582
Brad&Gayna Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 27	Originally posted by Basset It's okay to post shots from a non-Pentax? Looks like some of you are, anyway... This weekend I tried out my first rangefinder - a Yashica Electro 35 GSN. Amazingly quiet shutter - quite a change from my K-r! A really fun and nice sub-$100 camera. Nice fixed lens (45 / 1.7). Great shot! I found a GSN recently at an op-shop, apart from the flash sync socket being missing it is utterly as-new. About halfway through a roll of expired 64 Tungsten slide, hope they come out as well as this. I'm looking forward to seeing what the 45mm can do!

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04-11-2012, 05:13 AM	#583
_quicksilver_ Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 207	Originally posted by Brad&Gayna Great shot! I found a GSN recently at an op-shop, apart from the flash sync socket being missing it is utterly as-new. About halfway through a roll of expired 64 Tungsten slide, hope they come out as well as this. I'm looking forward to seeing what the 45mm can do! Doesn´t the GSN have a PC sync port? I think at least some versions of the electro have that... I have been looking to get one myself, but don´t know yet which version to aim for.. any suggestions? Btw, This is a great thread with some of the best photos of this site. So tired of looking all those soulless digital pictures...

04-11-2012, 06:05 AM	#584
Basset Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 340	Originally posted by _quicksilver_ Doesn´t the GSN have a PC sync port? I think at least some versions of the electro have that... I have been looking to get one myself, but don´t know yet which version to aim for.. any suggestions? Btw, This is a great thread with some of the best photos of this site. So tired of looking all those soulless digital pictures... The Yashica Guy site had been recommended to me. Lots of info there. And he promptly responds to e-mail. CameraRefurb seems to be the major restoration place. (Mine's not needed any work). Again, prompt replies to any e-mail. The Ken Rockwell site also has a good article about the Electro 35's here. My GSN has a hot shoe. I am not that knowledgeable myself about the camera, as I just got it. I wanted to try out a rangefinder to learn how it works. Not that long after I started reading up, I spotted a couple of Yashica Electro 35s in an antique shop. It's not a fully manual camera (the Canonet QL 17 can go full manual, but I've heard metering can be tricky using modern (non-mercury batteries)). The Yashica is quite, easy to use, and like I said, it has a great lens. Lots of good, affordable (read, non-Leica) rangefinders out there for less than the price of a single prime lens. p.s. Thanks for the comments. I have a lot to learn about photography, and this forum has been very helpful.

04-11-2012, 09:23 AM	#585
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,025	Originally posted by Basset It's okay to post shots from a non-Pentax? Looks like some of you are, anyway... This weekend I tried out my first rangefinder - a Yashica Electro 35 GSN. Amazingly quiet shutter - quite a change from my K-r! Portable Computer. A really fun and nice sub-$100 camera. Nice fixed lens (45 / 1.7). Good capture. Yeah, who cares what camera you used. You'll never broaden your horizon if you don't try different gear. Leave the fanboi stuff for the digital section of the forum.