Win a Pentax Limited Lens: Raffle Now Live!

Jean Poitiers · 10-14-2018, 12:51 PM - **5 Likes**

Fomapan 200 + Caffenol CH for 15 minutes ... taken with a Spot II (that I just had CLA'ed) and a Super-Tak 28/3.5 ... middle one is a bit cropped and the last one has been tortured in Lr4 ... scanned via my Epson V600.

g026r · 10-14-2018, 08:02 PM

Nice results. Much more Foma-like than the 100 in Caffenol.

dsmithhfx · 10-15-2018, 05:57 AM

Originally posted by g026r

Nice results. Much more Foma-like than the 100 in Caffenol.

Grain reminds me of Bergger Pancro.

Jean Poitiers · 10-15-2018, 06:17 AM

Originally posted by g026r

Nice results. Much more Foma-like than the 100 in Caffenol.

Merci.

Yeah, I would agree ... and I still have a roll of Foma 200 in the Canonet QL17 that needs to be finished.

Stay tuned ...

stevebrot · 10-15-2018, 09:56 AM

Originally posted by dsmithhfx

Grain reminds me of Bergger Pancro.

Did Bergger ever figure out their production issues?

Steve

dsmithhfx · 10-15-2018, 10:35 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Did Bergger ever figure out their production issues?

Steve

I dunno. ISTR seeing some on the shelf at local camera store last week. Might try some in 120, way too grainy in 135 for my taste.

**twilhelm** · 10-15-2018, 11:38 AM

Originally posted by dsmithhfx

I dunno. ISTR seeing some on the shelf at local camera store last week. Might try some in 120, way too grainy in 135 for my taste.

I was quite pleased with the 135 in Rodinal. The 135 seems hit or miss, but 120 seems easier to find.

dsmithhfx · 10-15-2018, 12:27 PM

Originally posted by twilhelm

I was quite pleased with the 135 in Rodinal

That might be the trick. I get mine store-processed so not an option.

Vendee · 10-16-2018, 10:28 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Did Bergger ever figure out their production issues?

Steve

What were their production issues? I know Ferrania were having production issues. I've got a few rolls of Bergger Pancro in 35mm. It is grainy but I don't think its too bad. I've got one roll in 120 but haven't got round to trying it yet.

stevebrot · 10-16-2018, 11:26 AM

Originally posted by Vendee

What were their production issues?

Chronically backordered with some sizes not being available for pretty much forever. I have not seen 35mm or 120 in stock for well over a year. Ferrania, OTOH, has never had an official production run, despite offering beta product to backers. Ferrania has been refactoring their physical layout (again) based on what they learned on the beta run.

Steve

Ediz7531 · 10-16-2018, 09:30 PM - **7 Likes**

Yosemite, Pentax SV, S-M-C Takumar 35mm f/3.5, Ilford HP5+.

Xmas · 10-17-2018, 01:21 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by stevebrot

Chronically backordered with some sizes not being available for pretty much forever. I have not seen 35mm or 120 in stock for well over a year. Ferrania, OTOH, has never had an official production run, despite offering beta product to backers. Ferrania has been refactoring their physical layout (again) based on what they learned on the beta run.

Steve

A chum got several beta135s which he said were ok!
But Augest’s report seems upbeat?
Dispatches from the LRF-The LRF is Ours Again
But still refurbishing...

**gofour3** · 10-18-2018, 04:35 PM - **4 Likes**

Fomapan R100: (KX & K18/3.5)

Phil.

**arnold** · 10-18-2018, 05:10 PM - **3 Likes**

Konica Auto S2
Illford Super 400

---------- Post added 19-10-18 at 10:18 ----------

Originally posted by murrelet

I finally put a roll through my dad's Pentax SV. I don't have any memory of him ever using it. I'm pretty sure he moved on to automated point-and-shoots by the time we came along. When I was a kid I found it in a drawer and every now and then I'd take it out to mess with it, without any film, of course. The knobs, levers, dials, lenses, and mirror were fascinating. For some reason, I took a metal tool, maybe a screwdriver, and started scratching the mirror. When he passed away a few years ago, I took it from my mom and dad's house thinking I would get it fixed up and back in shooting shape. I sent it off to Eric and asked if he could replace the mirror if he had a spare. He sent back the camera all fixed up, but with the original mirror. I'm kind of glad he did.

This is the camera that lead me to a Pentax K100D when I decided to jump on the DSLR bandwagon. I wanted to be able to use his old M42 Takumars. Now I've come almost full circle and regularly shoot with an MX, KX, and ME Super. I'll be adding the SV to the regular rotation.

I have a couple of SVs. Pure quality meant to last and no electrics at all. I shot a roll of 24 both inside and out using only Sunny 16 rule. No problems.

aaacb · 10-18-2018, 05:28 PM - **2 Likes**

tmax 400, fa 35/2, zx-l camera
developed with ilfosol 3 at home, scanned with epson v370, then minor pp in darktable

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
58mm Lens Club - Bring your Biotar, your Helios, your Tak 58mm... bring 'em all!	pepperberry farm	Lens Clubs	310	04-14-2024 06:43 AM
Post-Processing The Film Emulation Challenge - Post your Digital Pictures with that Film look	ChristianRock	Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories	22	07-14-2023 10:20 AM
I'd Print and Hang This - Your Best Film Shots	Eyewanders	Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras	102	01-09-2020 01:36 PM
Old tech shootout: your MX-1 vs your phone. Is your MX-1 still holding it's own?	MD Optofonik	Pentax Compact Cameras	7	05-16-2019 07:40 PM
Photo Story Time documents: Show me your genre study, your reportage, your photo story... etc.	christophleipzig	Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories	11	10-15-2011 06:26 AM

10-14-2018, 12:51 PM - 5 Likes	#7666
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Fomapan 200 + Caffenol CH for 15 minutes ... taken with a Spot II (that I just had CLA'ed) and a Super-Tak 28/3.5 ... middle one is a bit cropped and the last one has been tortured in Lr4 ... scanned via my Epson V600.

10-14-2018, 08:02 PM	#7667
g026r Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,074	Nice results. Much more Foma-like than the 100 in Caffenol.

10-15-2018, 05:57 AM	#7668
dsmithhfx Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 5,154	Originally posted by g026r Nice results. Much more Foma-like than the 100 in Caffenol. Grain reminds me of Bergger Pancro.

10-15-2018, 06:17 AM	#7669
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by g026r Nice results. Much more Foma-like than the 100 in Caffenol. *Merci.* Yeah, I would agree ... and I still have a roll of Foma 200 in the Canonet QL17 that needs to be finished. Stay tuned ...

10-15-2018, 09:56 AM	#7670
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by dsmithhfx Grain reminds me of Bergger Pancro. Did Bergger ever figure out their production issues? Steve

10-15-2018, 10:35 AM	#7671
dsmithhfx Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 5,154	Originally posted by stevebrot Did Bergger ever figure out their production issues? Steve I dunno. ISTR seeing some on the shelf at local camera store last week. Might try some in 120, way too grainy in 135 for my taste.

10-15-2018, 11:38 AM	#7672
twilhelm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,369	Originally posted by dsmithhfx I dunno. ISTR seeing some on the shelf at local camera store last week. Might try some in 120, way too grainy in 135 for my taste. I was quite pleased with the 135 in Rodinal. The 135 seems hit or miss, but 120 seems easier to find.

10-15-2018, 12:27 PM	#7673
dsmithhfx Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 5,154	Originally posted by twilhelm I was quite pleased with the 135 in Rodinal That might be the trick. I get mine store-processed so not an option.

10-16-2018, 10:28 AM	#7674
Vendee Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 1,134	Originally posted by stevebrot Did Bergger ever figure out their production issues? Steve What were their production issues? I know Ferrania were having production issues. I've got a few rolls of Bergger Pancro in 35mm. It is grainy but I don't think its too bad. I've got one roll in 120 but haven't got round to trying it yet.

10-16-2018, 11:26 AM	#7675
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Vendee What were their production issues? Chronically backordered with some sizes not being available for pretty much forever. I have not seen 35mm or 120 in stock for well over a year. Ferrania, OTOH, has never had an official production run, despite offering beta product to backers. Ferrania has been refactoring their physical layout (again) based on what they learned on the beta run. Steve

10-17-2018, 01:21 AM - 1 Like	#7677
Xmas Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 617	Originally posted by stevebrot Chronically backordered with some sizes not being available for pretty much forever. I have not seen 35mm or 120 in stock for well over a year. Ferrania, OTOH, has never had an official production run, despite offering beta product to backers. Ferrania has been refactoring their physical layout (again) based on what they learned on the beta run. Steve A chum got several beta135s which he said were ok! But Augest’s report seems upbeat? Dispatches from the LRF-The LRF is Ours Again But still refurbishing...

10-18-2018, 04:35 PM - 4 Likes	#7678
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,093	Fomapan R100: (KX & K18/3.5) Phil.

10-18-2018, 05:10 PM - 3 Likes	#7679
arnold Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,299	Konica Auto S2 Illford Super 400 ---------- Post added 19-10-18 at 10:18 ---------- Originally posted by murrelet I finally put a roll through my dad's Pentax SV. I don't have any memory of him ever using it. I'm pretty sure he moved on to automated point-and-shoots by the time we came along. When I was a kid I found it in a drawer and every now and then I'd take it out to mess with it, without any film, of course. The knobs, levers, dials, lenses, and mirror were fascinating. For some reason, I took a metal tool, maybe a screwdriver, and started scratching the mirror. When he passed away a few years ago, I took it from my mom and dad's house thinking I would get it fixed up and back in shooting shape. I sent it off to Eric and asked if he could replace the mirror if he had a spare. He sent back the camera all fixed up, but with the original mirror. I'm kind of glad he did. This is the camera that lead me to a Pentax K100D when I decided to jump on the DSLR bandwagon. I wanted to be able to use his old M42 Takumars. Now I've come almost full circle and regularly shoot with an MX, KX, and ME Super. I'll be adding the SV to the regular rotation. I have a couple of SVs. Pure quality meant to last and no electrics at all. I shot a roll of 24 both inside and out using only Sunny 16 rule. No problems.

10-18-2018, 05:28 PM - 2 Likes	#7680
aaacb Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,726	tmax 400, fa 35/2, zx-l camera developed with ilfosol 3 at home, scanned with epson v370, then minor pp in darktable

Post your B&W Film shots

Win a Pentax Limited Lens: Raffle Now Live!