Post your B&W Film shots

trevorbray · 05-29-2014, 01:22 AM

Originally posted by ayjaydee

Pentax SP500, super takumar 135mm f 3.5

Simply brilliant...that's all that needs to be said.

Jonathan Mac · 05-30-2014, 02:41 AM

I've finally finished the last of my four rolls of HP5+ that I got when I first started using film in early 2012. I don't think I'll be buying any more, I feel that T-Max and Tri-X are far better. I still need to try Delta 400 though. These were taken with an ME Super.

IMGP1754 -1a by Jonathan_in_Madrid, on Flickr

IMGP1730 -1a by Jonathan_in_Madrid, on Flickr

IMGP1712 -1a by Jonathan_in_Madrid, on Flickr

IMGP1740 -1a by Jonathan_in_Madrid, on Flickr

IMGP1752 -1a by Jonathan_in_Madrid, on Flickr

45 Mike · 05-30-2014, 08:03 PM

Light leaks, still fighting light leaks

Last shot on the roll, notice the advance knob leak is gone. I think , whatever, I don't care, I am going to use a felt washer to seal that, I hope, and the corner leak is in the body itself and I have JB weld that will fix that.

Nesster · 05-31-2014, 05:46 AM

Leaks or no, still a very nice result!

More from the Arista Edu Ultra 200 roll

And a 'reprint' of a Medalist/Delta 100 shot from 2010

tuco · 05-31-2014, 09:49 AM

Originally posted by 45 Mike

Light leaks, still fighting light leaks

Perhaps use some black electrical tape if that is at all feasible. It's reusable for changing the film in the field.

45 Mike · 05-31-2014, 07:07 PM

Originally posted by tuco

Perhaps use some black electrical tape if that is at all feasible. It's reusable for changing the film in the field.

The leaks could not be plugged with tape, the body leak was in the corner of the mounting plate, it required a plug made of JB Weld. I did both those folded corners last night and filed them back flush this morning. The other leak was in the advance knob cover plates, I added extra seal yarn to the pocket and mounted a seal on the cover itself that should seal that up.
I have another roll in it at the moment and as soon as I get that out and processed, I will be able to see if I did in fact get them all this time.

It is frustrating, but this is such a cool and well built camera, getting it fixed and smooth will be well worth it. :-)

Nuff · 06-02-2014, 01:29 AM - **3 Likes**

I was asked to take portrait photos a week ago, here are few pics.

Pentax MX, K50mm f1.2

45 Mike · 06-02-2014, 09:14 AM

OK, I am happy! I processed the test roll from the AVUS last night and scanned it this morning.

This was first shot on the roll.

: Still not happy, with the ground glass attempt. I will be ordering one that will hopefully work better.

This was a snapshot outside 2nd to last shot. The coloration is what was scanned. (I scan my B/W as color negs) I just bumped the saturation and dropped the lightness and bumped contrast then a sharp)

Last shot on the roll. I have no idea why this one lacks the blue sky, but I love the coffee tone!
What I REALLY love is that there is absolutely no evidence of light leakage!

I now have the Avus loaded with Ektar 100. YUMMY!

Nesster · 06-03-2014, 06:46 AM

Mike, that's exciting, often the effort to get there with these oldsters is a big part of the fun and satisfaction! I look forward to the Ektar shots.

--

This is Tri-X in Rodinal 1+75, Komura 35/2.8 on a Bessa R.

Swift1 · 06-03-2014, 03:36 PM

Originally posted by Nesster

Mike, that's exciting, often the effort to get there with these oldsters is a big part of the fun and satisfaction! I look forward to the Ektar shots.

--

This is Tri-X in Rodinal 1+75, Komura 35/2.8 on a Bessa R.

That's a really rare lens isn't it?

Nesster · 06-04-2014, 05:38 AM

Originally posted by Swift1

That's a really rare lens isn't it?

Well, it isn't common; I do see a few now and then. I have to do some color to check out the Komura Kolors

Same lens, same camera, Tri-X + Rodinal 1+75

**gofour3** · 06-04-2014, 07:30 AM

Originally posted by Nesster

Well, it isn't common; I do see a few now and then. I have to do some color to check out the Komura Kolors

Same lens, same camera, Tri-X + Rodinal 1+75

Nice perspective!

Phil.

stevebrot · 06-04-2014, 01:04 PM

Originally posted by Nesster

Well, it isn't common; I do see a few now and then. I have to do some color to check out the Komura Kolors

Same lens, same camera, Tri-X + Rodinal 1+75

Very cool! I know you can't do a direct comparison*, but how do you think the Komura compares to the Jupiter-12 38/2.8?

Steve

* Jussi sold his J-12 to me a couple of years back

Swift1 · 06-04-2014, 01:19 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Very cool! I know you can't do a direct comparison*, but how do you think the Komura compares to the Jupiter-12 38/2.8?

Steve

* Jussi sold his J-12 to me a couple of years back

I'm curious how they compare as well.
The Komura is retro-focus isn't it?

Nesster · 06-04-2014, 01:34 PM

Originally posted by Swift1

I'm curious how they compare as well.
The Komura is retro-focus isn't it?

Yes, which means I can use it with a metered camera such as the Bessa R.

Steve, some time maybe I send it to you to make the comparison? I do have a J-12 in Contax mount, and a Contax Nex adapter, but I doubt the lens will fit...

05-31-2014, 09:49 AM	#3035
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,026	Originally posted by 45 Mike Light leaks, still fighting light leaks Perhaps use some black electrical tape if that is at all feasible. It's reusable for changing the film in the field. Last edited by tuco; 05-31-2014 at 10:17 AM.

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05-29-2014, 01:22 AM	#3031
trevorbray New Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 15	Originally posted by ayjaydee Pentax SP500, super takumar 135mm f 3.5 Simply brilliant...that's all that needs to be said.

05-30-2014, 02:41 AM	#3032
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,894	I've finally finished the last of my four rolls of HP5+ that I got when I first started using film in early 2012. I don't think I'll be buying any more, I feel that T-Max and Tri-X are far better. I still need to try Delta 400 though. These were taken with an ME Super. IMGP1754 -1a by Jonathan_in_Madrid, on Flickr IMGP1730 -1a by Jonathan_in_Madrid, on Flickr IMGP1712 -1a by Jonathan_in_Madrid, on Flickr IMGP1740 -1a by Jonathan_in_Madrid, on Flickr IMGP1752 -1a by Jonathan_in_Madrid, on Flickr

05-30-2014, 08:03 PM	#3033
45 Mike Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,350	Light leaks, still fighting light leaks Last shot on the roll, notice the advance knob leak is gone. I think , whatever, I don't care, I am going to use a felt washer to seal that, I hope, and the corner leak is in the body itself and I have JB weld that will fix that.

05-31-2014, 05:46 AM	#3034
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	Leaks or no, still a very nice result! More from the Arista Edu Ultra 200 roll And a 'reprint' of a Medalist/Delta 100 shot from 2010

05-31-2014, 07:07 PM	#3036
45 Mike Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,350	Originally posted by tuco Perhaps use some black electrical tape if that is at all feasible. It's reusable for changing the film in the field. The leaks could not be plugged with tape, the body leak was in the corner of the mounting plate, it required a plug made of JB Weld. I did both those folded corners last night and filed them back flush this morning. The other leak was in the advance knob cover plates, I added extra seal yarn to the pocket and mounted a seal on the cover itself that should seal that up. I have another roll in it at the moment and as soon as I get that out and processed, I will be able to see if I did in fact get them all this time. It is frustrating, but this is such a cool and well built camera, getting it fixed and smooth will be well worth it. :-)

06-02-2014, 01:29 AM - 3 Likes	#3037
Nuff Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sydney Posts: 671	I was asked to take portrait photos a week ago, here are few pics. Pentax MX, K50mm f1.2

06-02-2014, 09:14 AM	#3038
45 Mike Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,350	OK, I am happy! I processed the test roll from the AVUS last night and scanned it this morning. This was first shot on the roll. : Still not happy, with the ground glass attempt. I will be ordering one that will hopefully work better. This was a snapshot outside 2nd to last shot. The coloration is what was scanned. (I scan my B/W as color negs) I just bumped the saturation and dropped the lightness and bumped contrast then a sharp) Last shot on the roll. I have no idea why this one lacks the blue sky, but I love the coffee tone! What I REALLY love is that there is absolutely no evidence of light leakage! I now have the Avus loaded with Ektar 100. YUMMY!

06-03-2014, 06:46 AM	#3039
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	Mike, that's exciting, often the effort to get there with these oldsters is a big part of the fun and satisfaction! I look forward to the Ektar shots. -- This is Tri-X in Rodinal 1+75, Komura 35/2.8 on a Bessa R.

06-03-2014, 03:36 PM	#3040
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by Nesster Mike, that's exciting, often the effort to get there with these oldsters is a big part of the fun and satisfaction! I look forward to the Ektar shots. -- This is Tri-X in Rodinal 1+75, Komura 35/2.8 on a Bessa R. That's a really rare lens isn't it?

06-04-2014, 05:38 AM	#3041
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	Originally posted by Swift1 That's a really rare lens isn't it? Well, it isn't common; I do see a few now and then. I have to do some color to check out the Komura Kolors Same lens, same camera, Tri-X + Rodinal 1+75

06-04-2014, 07:30 AM	#3042
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,090	Originally posted by Nesster Well, it isn't common; I do see a few now and then. I have to do some color to check out the Komura Kolors Same lens, same camera, Tri-X + Rodinal 1+75 Nice perspective! Phil.

06-04-2014, 01:04 PM	#3043
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Nesster Well, it isn't common; I do see a few now and then. I have to do some color to check out the Komura Kolors Same lens, same camera, Tri-X + Rodinal 1+75 Very cool! I know you can't do a direct comparison, but how do you think the Komura compares to the Jupiter-12 38/2.8? Steve Jussi sold his J-12 to me a couple of years back

06-04-2014, 01:19 PM	#3044
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by stevebrot Very cool! I know you can't do a direct comparison, but how do you think the Komura compares to the Jupiter-12 38/2.8? Steve Jussi sold his J-12 to me a couple of years back I'm curious how they compare as well. The Komura is retro-focus isn't it?

06-04-2014, 01:34 PM	#3045
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	Originally posted by Swift1 I'm curious how they compare as well. The Komura is retro-focus isn't it? Yes, which means I can use it with a metered camera such as the Bessa R. Steve, some time maybe I send it to you to make the comparison? I do have a J-12 in Contax mount, and a Contax Nex adapter, but I doubt the lens will fit...