Post your B&W Film shots

**tonyzoc** · 09-07-2020, 01:22 PM

Originally posted by Vendee

Quite often shots like that will "wet print" a lot better than they scan.

I know. I'm scanning with an Epson V600...it ok but not a good as I hoped. I'm pretty sure I'm through with chemical darkroom...I sold everything off 20+ yrs ago and I don't want to reinvest. I'm hoping a medium format negative might scan a little better. I've got a Rolleiflex 3.5F that needs an overhaul...and a Seagull chinese TLR. I've also been eyeing a 645N or 6x7... I used to have a dozen medium format film camera and I sold them all off. I didn't think I'd get back into film...but here I am.

tuco · 09-07-2020, 02:10 PM

Originally posted by tonyzoc

..I'm scanning with an Epson V600...

For those weather conditions that day and assuming you produced a well developed negative, I'd say if you can see good definition of the clouds on the negative using a light table, then you are not capturing the 'working' tonal dynamic range of the negative from scanning. A 48-Bit color or 16-bit BW workflow is an excellent start to capturing more tonal scale on your negatives, IMHO.

We basically had 5 grades of fixed-grade paper to print a slightly over/under exposed negative to get it in a good, general viewing contrast. I'd say scanning has the capability to capture all five paper grades if not more.

**tonyzoc** · 09-07-2020, 02:41 PM

Originally posted by tuco

For those weather conditions that day and assuming you produced a well developed negative, I'd say if you can see good definition of the clouds on the negative using a light table, then you are not capturing the 'working' tonal dynamic range of the negative from scanning. A 48-Bit color or 16-bit BW workflow is an excellent start to capturing more tonal scale on your negatives, IMHO.

We basically had 5 grades of fixed-grade paper to print a slightly over/under exposed negative to get it in a good, general viewing contrast. I'd say scanning has the capability to capture all five paper grades if not more.

The negative are well exposed and developed...maybe a little over exposed. I could have used an orange filter for a little more cloud definition though. I am scanning 16 bit B&W...but one thing I don't know how to do with software is dodge and burn...something I was very capable of back in the day. I'm using DarkTable software...I'm too cheap to pay Adobe.

Russell W. Barnes · 09-08-2020, 02:12 AM - **5 Likes**

Balda Mess-Baldix, Baltar f4.5 75mm lens; Fomapan 400 Action in D-76 1+3. 22' 30" @ 20C.

**gofour3** · 09-08-2020, 01:45 PM - **5 Likes**

Super Program & FA200/2.8, shooting Delta 400:

Phil.

tuco · 09-08-2020, 02:12 PM - **3 Likes**

Some closeup practice with Rollei RPX 25 and a Fujinon CM 135mm W

**Finntax** · 09-08-2020, 10:03 PM - **5 Likes**

Pentax Program A Plus
SMC Pentax-M 20mm f4
Ilford FP4 Plus 125
Scanned with Plustek OpticFilm 8200i

Last edited by Finntax; 09-08-2020 at 10:30 PM.

womble · 09-08-2020, 11:07 PM

Originally posted by Finntax

Pentax Program A Plus
SMC Pentax-M 20mm f4
Ilford FP4 Plus 125
Scanned with Plustek OpticFilm 8200i

Great (and intriguing) shots. I really like the M20 on film. Tiny lens but wide... Makes it an easy decision to slip into the camera bag for the rare occasion one wants something that wide.

**Finntax** · 09-08-2020, 11:45 PM

Originally posted by womble

Great (and intriguing) shots. I really like the M20 on film. Tiny lens but wide... Makes it an easy decision to slip into the camera bag for the rare occasion one wants something that wide.

Thanks. Haven't tried it on digital, but on film it's indeed a great lens.

Jonathan Mac · 09-09-2020, 07:52 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Russell W. Barnes

I can't be the only one who thought that was a radio at first glance, surely?

d thought "What? That wasn't a radio?".

I only read the buttons regarding action and assumed it was something about an old-style amplifier and the sound it produced.

Perhaps I shouldn't laugh at people who go "THATS's a CAMERA??" when they see my TLR

tuco · 09-12-2020, 08:08 AM - **4 Likes**

Smoke from fires was thick yesterday
400TMY

EDIT:

Zooming in on what they are looking at. I took a picture of 'her picture'. Is that intellectual property theft?

stevebrot · 09-12-2020, 08:15 AM

Originally posted by tuco

Smoke from fires was thick yesterday
400TMY

Visibility is about two blocks here...

Steve

**gofour3** · 09-12-2020, 08:34 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Visibility is about two blocks here...

Steve

The smoke is up here in Vancouver as well. You folks stay safe and hopefully the fires get under control.

Phil.

tuco · 09-14-2020, 08:38 AM - **2 Likes**

Crown Graphic, FP4+

longbow · 09-14-2020, 10:50 AM - **6 Likes**

Fog & wildfire smoke yesterday morning on the Columbia River - Pentax 645, A 35mm f3.5 & Delta 100

09-12-2020, 08:08 AM - 4 Likes	#9386
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,024	Smoke from fires was thick yesterday 400TMY EDIT: Zooming in on what they are looking at. I took a picture of 'her picture'. Is that intellectual property theft? Last edited by tuco; 09-12-2020 at 10:47 AM. Reason: Add Photo

09-14-2020, 08:38 AM - 2 Likes	#9389
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,024	Crown Graphic, FP4+ Last edited by tuco; 09-14-2020 at 10:13 AM. Reason: Update

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09-07-2020, 01:22 PM	#9376
tonyzoc Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 992	Originally posted by Vendee Quite often shots like that will "wet print" a lot better than they scan. I know. I'm scanning with an Epson V600...it ok but not a good as I hoped. I'm pretty sure I'm through with chemical darkroom...I sold everything off 20+ yrs ago and I don't want to reinvest. I'm hoping a medium format negative might scan a little better. I've got a Rolleiflex 3.5F that needs an overhaul...and a Seagull chinese TLR. I've also been eyeing a 645N or 6x7... I used to have a dozen medium format film camera and I sold them all off. I didn't think I'd get back into film...but here I am.

09-07-2020, 02:10 PM	#9377
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,024	Originally posted by tonyzoc ..I'm scanning with an Epson V600... For those weather conditions that day and assuming you produced a well developed negative, I'd say if you can see good definition of the clouds on the negative using a light table, then you are not capturing the 'working' tonal dynamic range of the negative from scanning. A 48-Bit color or 16-bit BW workflow is an excellent start to capturing more tonal scale on your negatives, IMHO. We basically had 5 grades of fixed-grade paper to print a slightly over/under exposed negative to get it in a good, general viewing contrast. I'd say scanning has the capability to capture all five paper grades if not more.

09-07-2020, 02:41 PM	#9378
tonyzoc Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 992	Originally posted by tuco For those weather conditions that day and assuming you produced a well developed negative, I'd say if you can see good definition of the clouds on the negative using a light table, then you are not capturing the 'working' tonal dynamic range of the negative from scanning. A 48-Bit color or 16-bit BW workflow is an excellent start to capturing more tonal scale on your negatives, IMHO. We basically had 5 grades of fixed-grade paper to print a slightly over/under exposed negative to get it in a good, general viewing contrast. I'd say scanning has the capability to capture all five paper grades if not more. The negative are well exposed and developed...maybe a little over exposed. I could have used an orange filter for a little more cloud definition though. I am scanning 16 bit B&W...but one thing I don't know how to do with software is dodge and burn...something I was very capable of back in the day. I'm using DarkTable software...I'm too cheap to pay Adobe.

09-08-2020, 02:12 AM - 5 Likes	#9379
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tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,024	Some closeup practice with Rollei RPX 25 and a Fujinon CM 135mm W

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womble Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hertfordshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,324	Originally posted by Finntax Pentax Program A Plus SMC Pentax-M 20mm f4 Ilford FP4 Plus 125 Scanned with Plustek OpticFilm 8200i Great (and intriguing) shots. I really like the M20 on film. Tiny lens but wide... Makes it an easy decision to slip into the camera bag for the rare occasion one wants something that wide.

09-08-2020, 11:45 PM	#9384
Finntax Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lappeenranta, Finland Posts: 214	Originally posted by womble Great (and intriguing) shots. I really like the M20 on film. Tiny lens but wide... Makes it an easy decision to slip into the camera bag for the rare occasion one wants something that wide. Thanks. Haven't tried it on digital, but on film it's indeed a great lens.

09-09-2020, 07:52 AM - 1 Like	#9385
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,894	Originally posted by Russell W. Barnes I can't be the only one who thought that was a radio at first glance, surely? d thought "What? That wasn't a radio?". I only read the buttons regarding action and assumed it was something about an old-style amplifier and the sound it produced. Perhaps I shouldn't laugh at people who go "THATS's a CAMERA??" when they see my TLR

09-12-2020, 08:15 AM	#9387
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by tuco Smoke from fires was thick yesterday 400TMY Visibility is about two blocks here... Steve

09-12-2020, 08:34 AM	#9388
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,089	Originally posted by stevebrot Visibility is about two blocks here... Steve The smoke is up here in Vancouver as well. You folks stay safe and hopefully the fires get under control. Phil.

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