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45 Mike · 03-23-2015, 07:48 PM

Jonathan Mac · 03-25-2015, 01:05 AM - **2 Likes**

One of my favourite subjects for photography here in Spain is rural decay (as opposed to the more common urban decay). There are a lot of old abandoned buildings in the Spanish countryside and I find they make good anchors for a photo, especially with a pleasant landscape around them. Perhaps these would have been better on colour film, but I'll never know...

These were taken in my MX on Adox Silvermax film, the only roll I have of that. It seems like good stuff. Most or all were taken with the M 35mm f/2.

IMGP2447a by Jonathan_in_Madrid, on Flickr

IMGP2457a by Jonathan_in_Madrid, on Flickr

IMGP2442a by Jonathan_in_Madrid, on Flickr

IMGP2405b by Jonathan_in_Madrid, on Flickr

IMGP2504a by Jonathan_in_Madrid, on Flickr

**baro-nite** · 03-26-2015, 07:36 AM - **2 Likes**

Down the rabbit hole I go, into large format

HP5+, DD-X (tray processed), v700 scan. Arca-Swiss 4x5 F-line Classic, Caltar II-N 210/5.6 @ f/32.

**gofour3** · 03-26-2015, 08:09 AM

Originally posted by baro-nite

Down the rabbit hole I go, into large format

Looks good!

Phil.

**traxino** · 03-26-2015, 12:17 PM - **4 Likes**

Some shots from my first roll with the fresh ZX-L (hp5+ iso400):

Swift1 · 03-26-2015, 02:06 PM

Originally posted by baro-nite

Down the rabbit hole I go, into large format

HP5+, DD-X (tray processed), v700 scan. Arca-Swiss 4x5 F-line Classic, Caltar II-N 210/5.6 @ f/32.

I like this composition a lot.
What do you think of adding some contrast via a tone curve adjustment?

**baro-nite** · 03-26-2015, 02:12 PM

Thanks Colton. I added some contrast, but it does look rather flat compared to other images on this page, especially at this size.

Swift1 · 03-26-2015, 06:21 PM

Originally posted by baro-nite

Thanks Colton. I added some contrast, but it does look rather flat compared to other images on this page, especially at this size.

I think it has great tonal qualities, but a little more deep blacks and bright whites would really set it off.

wuzet · 03-26-2015, 06:41 PM - **1 Like**

ME Super, SMC M35/2, Kodak TriX 400, Pyrocat HD

tuco · 03-26-2015, 07:10 PM

Originally posted by baro-nite

Caltar II-N 210/5.6 @ f/32.

Congrats. I have the Caltar-S II 210/5.6 which is a Schneider lens. I believe your version is a Rodenstock. They make for some good buys since some people don't like the rebranding I guess.

I use to hike my 4x5 around some but not much anymore. These days any pictures from that camera follow a pattern. They are within close proximity of a car, of things that don't move and nothing spontaneous. And that's why it stays home a lot I suppose. And if you find tray developing a bit tedious after a while, you can daylight tank develop 4x5 sheet film. I've had fine success doing it that way for a long time now.

vinceloc · 03-26-2015, 07:15 PM

Originally posted by traxino

Some shots from my first roll with the fresh ZX-L (hp5+ iso400):

Beautiful shots! Great tone and contrast. Did you shoot using a 135mm and filter? Thanks.

**traxino** · 03-27-2015, 06:41 AM

Originally posted by vinceloc

Beautiful shots! Great tone and contrast. Did you shoot using a 135mm and filter? Thanks.

Thanks vinceloc,

I used FA77 and FA 28-90 (came with the ZX-L), no filter was attached.

**baro-nite** · 03-27-2015, 06:49 AM

Originally posted by tuco

Congrats. I have the Caltar-S II 210/5.6 which is a Schneider lens. I believe your version is a Rodenstock. They make for some good buys since some people don't like the rebranding I guess.

I use to hike my 4x5 around some but not much anymore. These days any pictures from that camera follow a pattern. They are within close proximity of a car, of things that don't move and nothing spontaneous. And that's why it stays home a lot I suppose. And if you find tray developing a bit tedious after a while, you can daylight tank develop 4x5 sheet film. I've had fine success doing it that way for a long time now.

Yes, the II-N is supposed to be a rebranded Sironar-N. I've also got a 135mm II-N on the way.

Even with small or medium format I generally work from a tripod, so this isn't slowing me down by orders of magnitude. Of course it's new to me so I'm enjoying the learning part. But I can see where tray development could get old. Although at the moment it is the film washing I'm finding most tedious, so I'm on the lookout for one of those siphoning washing tanks.

I've seen the video of your agitating tank -- crazy cool.

tuco · 03-27-2015, 09:17 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by baro-nite

...But I can see where tray development could get old. Although at the moment it is the film washing I'm finding most tedious, so I'm on the lookout for one of those siphoning washing tanks.

I've seen the video of your agitating tank -- crazy cool.

Thanks. In this picture below taken with my 4x5 you can see the rectangle HP Combi tank I use for my sheet film. I use that tank because it adapts well to the AgOmatic machine. It holds 4 sheets and is pretty easy to use. Its biggest disadvantage is the slow fill and drain times due to the small spouts. It has a second spout on the lower end out of view. But otherwise it gets the job done. It is really good for washing too. I think they have been discontinued though. I picked up 3 of them back when just in case and now I'm glad I did. And I think it's time to retake this shot over again.

Schneider Symmar-S 180/5.6, 320TXP

Jonathan Mac · 03-28-2015, 01:21 AM - **1 Like**

MX, Adox Silvermax

IMGP2533a by Jonathan_in_Madrid, on Flickr

IMGP2415b by Jonathan_in_Madrid, on Flickr

IMGP2438a by Jonathan_in_Madrid, on Flickr

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03-23-2015, 07:48 PM	#3796
45 Mike Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,350

03-25-2015, 01:05 AM - 2 Likes	#3797
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,911	One of my favourite subjects for photography here in Spain is rural decay (as opposed to the more common urban decay). There are a lot of old abandoned buildings in the Spanish countryside and I find they make good anchors for a photo, especially with a pleasant landscape around them. Perhaps these would have been better on colour film, but I'll never know... These were taken in my MX on Adox Silvermax film, the only roll I have of that. It seems like good stuff. Most or all were taken with the M 35mm f/2. IMGP2447a by Jonathan_in_Madrid, on Flickr IMGP2457a by Jonathan_in_Madrid, on Flickr IMGP2442a by Jonathan_in_Madrid, on Flickr IMGP2405b by Jonathan_in_Madrid, on Flickr IMGP2504a by Jonathan_in_Madrid, on Flickr

03-26-2015, 07:36 AM - 2 Likes	#3798
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,295	Down the rabbit hole I go, into large format HP5+, DD-X (tray processed), v700 scan. Arca-Swiss 4x5 F-line Classic, Caltar II-N 210/5.6 @ f/32.

03-26-2015, 08:09 AM	#3799
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,093	Originally posted by baro-nite Down the rabbit hole I go, into large format Looks good! Phil.

03-26-2015, 12:17 PM - 4 Likes	#3800
traxino Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 209	Some shots from my first roll with the fresh ZX-L (hp5+ iso400):

03-26-2015, 02:06 PM	#3801
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by baro-nite Down the rabbit hole I go, into large format HP5+, DD-X (tray processed), v700 scan. Arca-Swiss 4x5 F-line Classic, Caltar II-N 210/5.6 @ f/32. I like this composition a lot. What do you think of adding some contrast via a tone curve adjustment?

03-26-2015, 02:12 PM	#3802
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,295	Thanks Colton. I added some contrast, but it does look rather flat compared to other images on this page, especially at this size.

03-26-2015, 06:21 PM	#3803
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by baro-nite Thanks Colton. I added some contrast, but it does look rather flat compared to other images on this page, especially at this size. I think it has great tonal qualities, but a little more deep blacks and bright whites would really set it off.

03-26-2015, 06:41 PM - 1 Like	#3804
wuzet Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Rzeszow / Maidstone Posts: 452	ME Super, SMC M35/2, Kodak TriX 400, Pyrocat HD

03-26-2015, 07:10 PM	#3805
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,032	Originally posted by baro-nite Caltar II-N 210/5.6 @ f/32. Congrats. I have the Caltar-S II 210/5.6 which is a Schneider lens. I believe your version is a Rodenstock. They make for some good buys since some people don't like the rebranding I guess. I use to hike my 4x5 around some but not much anymore. These days any pictures from that camera follow a pattern. They are within close proximity of a car, of things that don't move and nothing spontaneous. And that's why it stays home a lot I suppose. And if you find tray developing a bit tedious after a while, you can daylight tank develop 4x5 sheet film. I've had fine success doing it that way for a long time now.

03-26-2015, 07:15 PM	#3806
vinceloc Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 367	Originally posted by traxino Some shots from my first roll with the fresh ZX-L (hp5+ iso400): Beautiful shots! Great tone and contrast. Did you shoot using a 135mm and filter? Thanks.

03-27-2015, 06:41 AM	#3807
traxino Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 209	Originally posted by vinceloc Beautiful shots! Great tone and contrast. Did you shoot using a 135mm and filter? Thanks. Thanks vinceloc, I used FA77 and FA 28-90 (came with the ZX-L), no filter was attached.

03-27-2015, 06:49 AM	#3808
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,295	Originally posted by tuco Congrats. I have the Caltar-S II 210/5.6 which is a Schneider lens. I believe your version is a Rodenstock. They make for some good buys since some people don't like the rebranding I guess. I use to hike my 4x5 around some but not much anymore. These days any pictures from that camera follow a pattern. They are within close proximity of a car, of things that don't move and nothing spontaneous. And that's why it stays home a lot I suppose. And if you find tray developing a bit tedious after a while, you can daylight tank develop 4x5 sheet film. I've had fine success doing it that way for a long time now. Yes, the II-N is supposed to be a rebranded Sironar-N. I've also got a 135mm II-N on the way. Even with small or medium format I generally work from a tripod, so this isn't slowing me down by orders of magnitude. Of course it's new to me so I'm enjoying the learning part. But I can see where tray development could get old. Although at the moment it is the film washing I'm finding most tedious, so I'm on the lookout for one of those siphoning washing tanks. I've seen the video of your agitating tank -- crazy cool.

03-27-2015, 09:17 AM - 1 Like	#3809
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,032	Originally posted by baro-nite ...But I can see where tray development could get old. Although at the moment it is the film washing I'm finding most tedious, so I'm on the lookout for one of those siphoning washing tanks. I've seen the video of your agitating tank -- crazy cool. Thanks. In this picture below taken with my 4x5 you can see the rectangle HP Combi tank I use for my sheet film. I use that tank because it adapts well to the AgOmatic machine. It holds 4 sheets and is pretty easy to use. Its biggest disadvantage is the slow fill and drain times due to the small spouts. It has a second spout on the lower end out of view. But otherwise it gets the job done. It is really good for washing too. I think they have been discontinued though. I picked up 3 of them back when just in case and now I'm glad I did. And I think it's time to retake this shot over again. Schneider Symmar-S 180/5.6, 320TXP

03-28-2015, 01:21 AM - 1 Like	#3810
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,911	MX, Adox Silvermax IMGP2533a by Jonathan_in_Madrid, on Flickr IMGP2415b by Jonathan_in_Madrid, on Flickr IMGP2438a by Jonathan_in_Madrid, on Flickr

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