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**cobbu2** · 07-31-2020, 03:58 PM - **6 Likes**

From a couple years ago, a snowstorm in Omaha.
Pentax MV1, Gemini 28mm f/2.8 MC Auto, expired Plus-X.

**arnold** · 07-31-2020, 05:26 PM

Originally posted by cobbu2

From a couple years ago, a snowstorm in Omaha.
Pentax MV1, Gemini 28mm f/2.8 MC Auto, expired Plus-X.

Great shot, and colour film would not be much different in this BW scene. I love Plus X back in the early days, its contrast made the pictures pop more than Panatomic. Of course commercial processing would have a big influence in this. I never developed my own.

**cobbu2** · 07-31-2020, 06:22 PM

Originally posted by arnold

Great shot, and colour film would not be much different in this BW scene. I love Plus X back in the early days, its contrast made the pictures pop more than Panatomic. Of course commercial processing would have a big influence in this. I never developed my own.

Many thanks Arnold! This was from the last batch of my beloved 35mm PX and I was never able to obtain any since then; out of necessity I made the switch to TMax 100. I still have a fair amount of Plus-X Pro (the exact same emulsion) in 220 and a little in 120, that should last a while.

That day was really cold... I was glad to be using the MV1, I didn't have to worry about fiddling with exposure settings with my gloves on!

tuco · 08-01-2020, 09:44 AM

Originally posted by gofour3

Took one of the 6x7 heavy weights out for my annual freighter shoot out, the distance to the freighter is about 3.5KM. Could not get all the DOF I wanted, as I was down to 1/30 shutter speed already do to the TC & red filter light loss.

6x7 & 400/4 & 2x TC & red filter, shooting Tri-x 400:
Phil.

I'd rather carry around that combo than that 600mm I got. You get two focal lengths too. When I picked up my 300mm EDIF, I got 2X converter too. But typical Fleabay people just can't be honest. The converter had mold and it caused flare.

I don't see what the red filter did for you at the expense of the DOF you wanted on this scene. I usually place my middle gray up a stop more than metered with a red filter. Shadows end up much deeper (cuts the blue light out) and the dark green conifer trees can end up pretty black too (red darkens green). That's all good for a theatrical effect.

**gofour3** · 08-01-2020, 11:28 AM

Originally posted by tuco

I'd rather carry around that combo than that 600mm I got. You get two focal lengths too. When I picked up my 300mm EDIF, I got 2X converter too. But typical Fleabay people just can't be honest. The converter had mold and it caused flare.

I don't see what the red filter did for you at the expense of the DOF you wanted on this scene. I usually place my middle gray up a stop more than metered with a red filter. Shadows end up much deeper (cuts the blue light out) and the dark green conifer trees can end up pretty black too (red darkens green). That's all good for a theatrical effect.

Yeah I only take out my 600/4 if I find a spot close to the car so I don't have to carry it very far. The 600/4 metal trunk adds a lot of weight, as well as all the tripod/support stuff. I also have a small cart I use for the lens trunk, but I have to go through some sand and that bogs everything down. The 135 format K1000/8 is twice as bad and a bit too long to get an entire freighter in the picture. The 6x7 400/4& TC is way more manageable with just a hard leather case with strap.

I've found a red filter is the best to battle haze in the summer months, when shooting over water, with mountains in the distance. I usually use an orange filter, other times of the year.

Because of the subject distance (2KM to 4KM) I gave up shooting colour film, as the haze is too hard to control.

Phil.

_the_bside_ · 08-01-2020, 07:31 PM - **5 Likes**

Strolling around town until we can't anymore..

Arjay Bee · 08-03-2020, 04:40 PM - **7 Likes**

Bush after fire
MX M50 F4 Macro - wicked sharp T-Max 100

tuco · 08-05-2020, 02:12 AM - **10 Likes**

circa 1942 GMC

500C/M, CB 60mm, 400TMY, D-23

tuco · 08-06-2020, 01:34 AM - **7 Likes**

Trying out new lens and a little front tilt this camera can do.

Crown Graphic, Rodenstock APO Sironar 135mm N, FP4+, D-23

tuco · 08-06-2020, 11:44 AM - **5 Likes**

More field testing of this lens. This is a more modern 1990's era lens allowing some front tilt; whereas, the Xenar 135mm that came with the camera goes way back and does not have a sufficient image circle to do any front movement.

Crown Graphic, APO Sirnoar N 135mm, FP4+, D-23

tuco · 08-07-2020, 07:36 AM - **2 Likes**

500C/M, CB 60mm, 400TMY, D-23

**gofour3** · 08-08-2020, 08:49 AM - **8 Likes**

6x7 & 105/2.4, shooting Tri-x 400:

Phil.

womble · 08-08-2020, 08:52 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by gofour3

6x7 & 105/2.4, shooting Tri-x 400:

Phil.

Now that one made me laugh. Great shot. K.

tuco · 08-08-2020, 10:23 AM

Originally posted by gofour3

6x7 & 105/2.4, shooting Tri-x 400:

Phil.

LOL.
Art work for the people taking public transportation?
Red filter?

**gofour3** · 08-08-2020, 02:57 PM

Originally posted by womble

Now that one made me laugh. Great shot. K.

Originally posted by tuco

LOL.
Art work for the people taking public transportation?
Red filter?

Thanks!

It's called the "Trans AM Totem" and was put up 5 years ago as a city art installation. It's also right beside the skytrain line.

Trans Am Totem - Vancouver Biennale

Yes red filter for this shot

Phil.

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07-31-2020, 03:58 PM - 6 Likes	#9301
cobbu2 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2013 Location: North Potomac, MD Photos: Albums Posts: 1,444	From a couple years ago, a snowstorm in Omaha. Pentax MV1, Gemini 28mm f/2.8 MC Auto, expired Plus-X.

07-31-2020, 05:26 PM	#9302
arnold Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,299	Originally posted by cobbu2 From a couple years ago, a snowstorm in Omaha. Pentax MV1, Gemini 28mm f/2.8 MC Auto, expired Plus-X. Great shot, and colour film would not be much different in this BW scene. I love Plus X back in the early days, its contrast made the pictures pop more than Panatomic. Of course commercial processing would have a big influence in this. I never developed my own.

07-31-2020, 06:22 PM	#9303
cobbu2 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2013 Location: North Potomac, MD Photos: Albums Posts: 1,444	Originally posted by arnold Great shot, and colour film would not be much different in this BW scene. I love Plus X back in the early days, its contrast made the pictures pop more than Panatomic. Of course commercial processing would have a big influence in this. I never developed my own. Many thanks Arnold! This was from the last batch of my beloved 35mm PX and I was never able to obtain any since then; out of necessity I made the switch to TMax 100. I still have a fair amount of Plus-X Pro (the exact same emulsion) in 220 and a little in 120, that should last a while. That day was really cold... I was glad to be using the MV1, I didn't have to worry about fiddling with exposure settings with my gloves on!

08-01-2020, 09:44 AM	#9304
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,032	Originally posted by gofour3 Took one of the 6x7 heavy weights out for my annual freighter shoot out, the distance to the freighter is about 3.5KM. Could not get all the DOF I wanted, as I was down to 1/30 shutter speed already do to the TC & red filter light loss. 6x7 & 400/4 & 2x TC & red filter, shooting Tri-x 400: Phil. I'd rather carry around that combo than that 600mm I got. You get two focal lengths too. When I picked up my 300mm EDIF, I got 2X converter too. But typical Fleabay people just can't be honest. The converter had mold and it caused flare. I don't see what the red filter did for you at the expense of the DOF you wanted on this scene. I usually place my middle gray up a stop more than metered with a red filter. Shadows end up much deeper (cuts the blue light out) and the dark green conifer trees can end up pretty black too (red darkens green). That's all good for a theatrical effect.

08-01-2020, 11:28 AM	#9305
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,093	Originally posted by tuco I'd rather carry around that combo than that 600mm I got. You get two focal lengths too. When I picked up my 300mm EDIF, I got 2X converter too. But typical Fleabay people just can't be honest. The converter had mold and it caused flare. I don't see what the red filter did for you at the expense of the DOF you wanted on this scene. I usually place my middle gray up a stop more than metered with a red filter. Shadows end up much deeper (cuts the blue light out) and the dark green conifer trees can end up pretty black too (red darkens green). That's all good for a theatrical effect. Yeah I only take out my 600/4 if I find a spot close to the car so I don't have to carry it very far. The 600/4 metal trunk adds a lot of weight, as well as all the tripod/support stuff. I also have a small cart I use for the lens trunk, but I have to go through some sand and that bogs everything down. The 135 format K1000/8 is twice as bad and a bit too long to get an entire freighter in the picture. The 6x7 400/4& TC is way more manageable with just a hard leather case with strap. I've found a red filter is the best to battle haze in the summer months, when shooting over water, with mountains in the distance. I usually use an orange filter, other times of the year. Because of the subject distance (2KM to 4KM) I gave up shooting colour film, as the haze is too hard to control. Phil.

08-01-2020, 07:31 PM - 5 Likes	#9306
_the_bside_ Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Antwerp Posts: 64	Strolling around town until we can't anymore..

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Arjay Bee Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Horn Island, Torres Straits, Q Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,715	Bush after fire MX M50 F4 Macro - wicked sharp T-Max 100

08-05-2020, 02:12 AM - 10 Likes	#9308
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,032	circa 1942 GMC 500C/M, CB 60mm, 400TMY, D-23

08-06-2020, 01:34 AM - 7 Likes	#9309
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,032	Trying out new lens and a little front tilt this camera can do. Crown Graphic, Rodenstock APO Sironar 135mm N, FP4+, D-23

08-06-2020, 11:44 AM - 5 Likes	#9310
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,032	More field testing of this lens. This is a more modern 1990's era lens allowing some front tilt; whereas, the Xenar 135mm that came with the camera goes way back and does not have a sufficient image circle to do any front movement. Crown Graphic, APO Sirnoar N 135mm, FP4+, D-23

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gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,093	6x7 & 105/2.4, shooting Tri-x 400: Phil.

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womble Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hertfordshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,324	Originally posted by gofour3 6x7 & 105/2.4, shooting Tri-x 400: Phil. Now that one made me laugh. Great shot. K.

08-08-2020, 10:23 AM	#9314
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,032	Originally posted by gofour3 6x7 & 105/2.4, shooting Tri-x 400: Phil. LOL. Art work for the people taking public transportation? Red filter?

08-08-2020, 02:57 PM	#9315
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,093	Originally posted by womble Now that one made me laugh. Great shot. K. Originally posted by tuco LOL. Art work for the people taking public transportation? Red filter? Thanks! It's called the "Trans AM Totem" and was put up 5 years ago as a city art installation. It's also right beside the skytrain line. Trans Am Totem - Vancouver Biennale Yes red filter for this shot Phil.

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