Post your B&W Film shots

**jva59** · 10-28-2020, 06:43 PM

Originally posted by _the_bside_

I've been using the Epson V-line for a few years now.. From the V300 up to the V800 for my 4x5 scans. I don't think there's better multifunctional flatbed on the market for me atm.

Many thanks for the advice!

---------- Post added 10-28-20 at 09:45 PM ----------

Originally posted by dsmithhfx

I personally recommend something from the Epson "V" -line of flatbeds (with transparency adaptors, for scanning film).

The price and model number goes up with basically the size of the transparency scan width. I've had the v600, bought refurb directly from Epson at ~50% discount from 'new', for a few years. It does two 35-mm strips, or one MF (2-1/4") strip at a go.

Flatness is an ongoing issue as the film holder isn't particularly good, but works ok with reasonably flat negs (you can purchase 3d-party solutions, which I haven't tried).

That, and keeping it dust free are the biggest hassles, but it generally yields 'pretty good' scans IMO.

Swift1 plays these scanners like a stradivarius ... the rest of us just do our best.

Many thanks!

nickthetasmaniac · 10-29-2020, 01:43 AM - **6 Likes**

Boatshed, lake and mountain | Tasmania

LX, SMC-K 28/f2 and HP5+

**Finntax** · 11-01-2020, 01:05 AM - **7 Likes**

Ilford HP5 400
SMC Pentax 35mm f2
Pentax Program A
Plustek OpticFilm 8200i

nickthetasmaniac · 11-01-2020, 02:55 AM - **7 Likes**

Steps in the mist | Tasmania

Pentax LX, SMC 50/f1.2 and HP5+

Vendee · 11-01-2020, 03:00 AM

Originally posted by bogdan255

Pentax K5 + Pentax 55-300
f/9.0 ISO 200

Pentax K5....... ooops!

stevebrot · 11-01-2020, 04:16 AM

Originally posted by g026r

Finally finished off a roll I've had sitting in my Holga for who knows how many months. This is one of the better results.

Holga 120N.
Rollei Superpan.

Cool!

Steve

stevebrot · 11-01-2020, 04:20 AM

Originally posted by bogdan255

Pentax K5 + Pentax 55-300
f/9.0 ISO 200

Quick! Contain the silverless beast!

Steve

_the_bside_ · 11-01-2020, 07:53 AM - **4 Likes**

P67 +105mm

akparnanen · 11-01-2020, 09:49 AM - **4 Likes**

Here's something I had easily available:

Rolleicord V, HP5+@800, D-76.

**ismaelg** · 11-01-2020, 07:09 PM - **2 Likes**

Finally got around to do my own scans. As suspected, those commercial scans were soft. I was able to improve on them.
No cropping or alterations other than contrast adjustments and the signature macro action.

1957 Asahi Pentax "AP"
Period correct Takumar 55 f2.2 preset
Kodak Tmax-400 (Expired in 2013 but always refrigerated)
EPSON 2400 scanner

Thanks,

**Sam_I_am** · 11-02-2020, 08:46 AM

Originally posted by tuco

circa 1942 GMC

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

Something about old cars in b&w that just looks so right. It could be a 42 but my guess would be 41 or 46, unless it has o.d green under that paint. Very few civilian vehicles produced in 42.

tuco · 11-02-2020, 09:18 AM

Originally posted by Sam_I_am

Something about old cars in b&w that just looks so right. It could be a 42 but my guess would be 41 or 46, unless it has o.d green under that paint. Very few civilian vehicles produced in 42.

Okay, thanks. It was pretty rusted. I don't have a clue what the minor differences would be between years on this style of truck.

**Sam_I_am** · 11-02-2020, 10:03 AM

Originally posted by tuco

Okay, thanks. It was pretty rusted. I don't have a clue what the minor differences would be between years on this style of truck.

Thats ok, Gm (and most other manufacturers) turned their factories into producing equipment for the war effort, so actual cars from those years are very hard to find and pickups near nonexistent.

Enough history. Again, great picture.

bogdan255 · 11-02-2020, 12:10 PM

Originally posted by Vendee

Pentax K5....... ooops!

Originally posted by stevebrot

Quick! Contain the silverless beast!

Steve

My bad.

Contained with a 3x silver lock. Thanks for heads up!

tuco · 11-02-2020, 01:24 PM - **2 Likes**

"Oster" Style - D - 000 Trimmer

Wista RF, Fujinon CM 135mm W, FP4+, D-23

11-01-2020, 01:05 AM - 7 Likes	#9468
Finntax Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lappeenranta, Finland Posts: 214	Ilford HP5 400 SMC Pentax 35mm f2 Pentax Program A Plustek OpticFilm 8200i Ilford HP5 400 SMC Pentax 35mm f2 Pentax Program A Plustek OpticFilm 8200i

11-02-2020, 12:10 PM	#9479
bogdan255 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Suceava Photos: Gallery Posts: 276	My bad Originally posted by Vendee Pentax K5....... ooops! Originally posted by stevebrot Quick! Contain the silverless beast! Steve My bad. Contained with a 3x silver lock. Thanks for heads up!

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10-28-2020, 06:43 PM	#9466
jva59 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,409	Originally posted by _the_bside_ I've been using the Epson V-line for a few years now.. From the V300 up to the V800 for my 4x5 scans. I don't think there's better multifunctional flatbed on the market for me atm. Many thanks for the advice! ---------- Post added 10-28-20 at 09:45 PM ---------- Originally posted by dsmithhfx I personally recommend something from the Epson "V" -line of flatbeds (with transparency adaptors, for scanning film). The price and model number goes up with basically the size of the transparency scan width. I've had the v600, bought refurb directly from Epson at ~50% discount from 'new', for a few years. It does two 35-mm strips, or one MF (2-1/4") strip at a go. Flatness is an ongoing issue as the film holder isn't particularly good, but works ok with reasonably flat negs (you can purchase 3d-party solutions, which I haven't tried). That, and keeping it dust free are the biggest hassles, but it generally yields 'pretty good' scans IMO. Swift1 plays these scanners like a stradivarius ... the rest of us just do our best. Many thanks!

10-29-2020, 01:43 AM - 6 Likes	#9467
nickthetasmaniac Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,361	Boatshed, lake and mountain \| Tasmania LX, SMC-K 28/f2 and HP5+

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11-01-2020, 03:00 AM	#9470
Vendee Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 1,134	Originally posted by bogdan255 Pentax K5 + Pentax 55-300 f/9.0 ISO 200 Pentax K5....... ooops!

11-01-2020, 04:16 AM	#9471
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by g026r Finally finished off a roll I've had sitting in my Holga for who knows how many months. This is one of the better results. Holga 120N. Rollei Superpan. Cool! Steve

11-01-2020, 04:20 AM	#9472
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by bogdan255 Pentax K5 + Pentax 55-300 f/9.0 ISO 200 Quick! Contain the silverless beast! Steve

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11-01-2020, 09:49 AM - 4 Likes	#9474
akparnanen New Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 12	Here's something I had easily available: Rolleicord V, HP5+@800, D-76.

11-01-2020, 07:09 PM - 2 Likes	#9475
ismaelg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,681	Finally got around to do my own scans. As suspected, those commercial scans were soft. I was able to improve on them. No cropping or alterations other than contrast adjustments and the signature macro action. 1957 Asahi Pentax "AP" Period correct Takumar 55 f2.2 preset Kodak Tmax-400 (Expired in 2013 but always refrigerated) EPSON 2400 scanner Thanks,

11-02-2020, 08:46 AM	#9476
Sam_I_am Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Toledo, OR Posts: 851	Originally posted by tuco circa 1942 GMC 500C/M, CB 60mm, 400TMY, D-23 Something about old cars in b&w that just looks so right. It could be a 42 but my guess would be 41 or 46, unless it has o.d green under that paint. Very few civilian vehicles produced in 42.

11-02-2020, 09:18 AM	#9477
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,026	Originally posted by Sam_I_am Something about old cars in b&w that just looks so right. It could be a 42 but my guess would be 41 or 46, unless it has o.d green under that paint. Very few civilian vehicles produced in 42. Okay, thanks. It was pretty rusted. I don't have a clue what the minor differences would be between years on this style of truck.

11-02-2020, 10:03 AM	#9478
Sam_I_am Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Toledo, OR Posts: 851	Originally posted by tuco Okay, thanks. It was pretty rusted. I don't have a clue what the minor differences would be between years on this style of truck. Thats ok, Gm (and most other manufacturers) turned their factories into producing equipment for the war effort, so actual cars from those years are very hard to find and pickups near nonexistent. Enough history. Again, great picture.

11-02-2020, 01:24 PM - 2 Likes	#9480
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,026	"Oster" Style - D - 000 Trimmer Wista RF, Fujinon CM 135mm W, FP4+, D-23