Post your B&W Film shots

dsmithhfx · 04-25-2021, 06:07 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by TwoUptons

Wait... you thread your own spokes?

I now feel like a complete slacker for buying them done already...

-Eric

Excessive consumption of "essential herbs" can lead to eccentric behaviours.

Just sayin'

Huss · 04-25-2021, 09:46 AM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

I really like the smooth tones in this one. How do you find shooting with such a slow film?

No problem in daylight. Using Sunny F16, ISO 6 = 1/125@F4 in bright sunlight. I've also been shooting Lomo Babylon 13 which gives a stop more light.

While Fantome is a very precise ortho film (reds become black), Babylon is a very old school pan film that seems to have no anti-halation layer, so backlit subjects glow. Very cool effect. Anyway, developing that today.

Many use these slow films in bright light with a tripod and stopped down, to give blurred motion with distinct shadows. Have not tried that yet, but I'm sure I will!

tuco · 04-25-2021, 10:00 AM

Originally posted by TwoUptons

Wait... you thread your own spokes?

I now feel like a complete slacker for buying them done already...

-Eric

Well, normally I have a bike shop cut and thread the spokes after figuring out how long they need to be and I lace/true the wheel myself. The bike shop has a professional machine to do that. But this wheel set I decided to purchase that simple tool in the photo and try it myself.

You can order spokes already made. But today there are so many different sizes and it seems the majority are black spokes and rims. I'm assembling a silver colored rim and spoke set. Plus there is a bicycle parts shortage. So my approach is to have on hand long blank spokes, take them to a bike shop to be cut/threaded. You can have them ready the same day instead of waiting for mail order.

Huss · 04-25-2021, 10:02 AM - **9 Likes**

Nikon F3P, Zeiss ZF.2 50mm f2, Lomo Babylon 13, Cinestill DF96 Monobath

**TwoUptons** · 04-25-2021, 10:16 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by tuco

Well, normally I have a bike shop cut and thread the spokes after figuring out how long they need to be and I lace/true the wheel myself. The bike shop has a professional machine to do that. But this wheel set I decided to purchase that simple tool in the photo and try it myself.

You can order spokes already made. But today there are so many different sizes and it seems the majority are black spokes and rims. I'm assembling a silver colored rim and spoke set. Plus there is a bicycle parts shortage. So my approach is to have on hand long blank spokes, take them to a bike shop to be cut/threaded. You can have them ready the same day instead of waiting for mail order.

The last couple of wheels I put together I ordered the spokes online, but that was before any COVID related shortages. Wheel building is fairly therapeutic

-Eric

tuco · 04-25-2021, 12:51 PM

Originally posted by dsmithhfx

Excessive consumption of "essential herbs" can lead to eccentric behaviours.

Just sayin'

You know what I find funny is the State's approach with regulating this "essential herb" compared to how it handles other legal drugs. It's confusing, at least to me. First, I can go in to a grocery store, purchase a very dangerous substance that is very addictive, killed more people than anyone can count and destroys lives without having to show any legal identification.

But at an "essential herb store", you need ID to enter the store. They want to see the ID again at purchase time. They want your birthday. They enter stuff into a network connected computer system. They really want your phone number too. And there are networked cameras everywhere. I dunno. The scale just seem off to me.

g026r · 04-25-2021, 02:58 PM - **5 Likes**

Some street photos that I'm finally getting around to going through, despite having been scanned shortly after they were originally developed. Taken of outdoor crowds during & immediately after the final game of the 2019 NBA Finals.

Shots 1 & 2 were with a Canon F-1 & an uncertain lens — likely a 50/1.4. Unsure on the emulsion of 1 though I'd wager probably HP5, but 2 was definitely Tri-X.

Shots 3 & 4 were with a Minolta AF-C I had shoved in my pocket when I went out. Not certain the emulsion either but my guess is probably the last of either my Efke KB50 or KB100. I miss Efke for the very classic look it gave but I certainly don't miss its ability to attract dust while drying.

Last edited by g026r; 04-25-2021 at 08:22 PM.

dsmithhfx · 04-25-2021, 04:57 PM

Originally posted by tuco

You know what I find funny is the State's approach with regulating this "essential herb" compared to how it handles other legal drugs. It's confusing, at least to me. First, I can go in to a grocery store, purchase a very dangerous substance that is very addictive, killed more people than anyone can count and destroys lives without having to show any legal identification.

But at an "essential herb store", you need ID to enter the store. They want to see the ID again at purchase time. They want your birthday. They enter stuff into a network connected computer system. They really want your phone number too. And there are networked cameras everywhere. I dunno. The scale just seem off to me.

Here you just need proof of age photo id which they mysteriously don't ask for in my case. You can also pay with cash. There's quite a markup (~100%) over online orders direct from da gubbermint for delivery direct to your mailbox (free shipping too).

It varies quite a bit by province.

**AgentL** · 04-25-2021, 05:18 PM - **4 Likes**

stevebrot · 04-25-2021, 08:14 PM

Originally posted by tuco

You know what I find funny is the State's approach with regulating this "essential herb" compared to how it handles other legal drugs. It's confusing, at least to me. First, I can go in to a grocery store, purchase a very dangerous substance that is very addictive, killed more people than anyone can count and destroys lives without having to show any legal identification.

But at an "essential herb store", you need ID to enter the store. They want to see the ID again at purchase time. They want your birthday. They enter stuff into a network connected computer system. They really want your phone number too. And there are networked cameras everywhere. I dunno. The scale just seem off to me.

Bought any pseudoephidrine lately?

Steve

**Bbsteinle** · 04-25-2021, 09:07 PM

Originally posted by tuco

Pike Place Seattle in 2017
Fuji GSW690III (65mm), Delta 3200, PMK

Lol, have never seen it empty!

Basil
Spokane

tuco · 04-26-2021, 07:17 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Bought any pseudoephidrine lately?

Steve

No...

**AgentL** · 04-26-2021, 09:27 AM - **7 Likes**

stevebrot · 04-26-2021, 10:54 AM

Originally posted by tuco

No...

Need ID and signature for any amount.

Steve

Huss · 04-26-2021, 11:12 AM - **5 Likes**

Leica R9, Summilux 50, Lomo Babylon 13, Cinestill DF96 Monobath

Babylon 13 is Orwo 21 (markings on it say that), and it is a really old school vintage look film. Pretty much no anti-halation layer so almost all the images have a slightly hazy look. Also seems very soft/prone to scratching.

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04-25-2021, 06:07 AM - 1 Like	#10171
dsmithhfx Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 5,153	Originally posted by TwoUptons Wait... you thread your own spokes? I now feel like a complete slacker for buying them done already... -Eric Excessive consumption of "essential herbs" can lead to eccentric behaviours. Just sayin'

04-25-2021, 09:46 AM	#10172
Huss Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 629	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac I really like the smooth tones in this one. How do you find shooting with such a slow film? No problem in daylight. Using Sunny F16, ISO 6 = 1/125@F4 in bright sunlight. I've also been shooting Lomo Babylon 13 which gives a stop more light. While Fantome is a very precise ortho film (reds become black), Babylon is a very old school pan film that seems to have no anti-halation layer, so backlit subjects glow. Very cool effect. Anyway, developing that today. Many use these slow films in bright light with a tripod and stopped down, to give blurred motion with distinct shadows. Have not tried that yet, but I'm sure I will!

04-25-2021, 10:00 AM	#10173
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,030	Originally posted by TwoUptons Wait... you thread your own spokes? I now feel like a complete slacker for buying them done already... -Eric Well, normally I have a bike shop cut and thread the spokes after figuring out how long they need to be and I lace/true the wheel myself. The bike shop has a professional machine to do that. But this wheel set I decided to purchase that simple tool in the photo and try it myself. You can order spokes already made. But today there are so many different sizes and it seems the majority are black spokes and rims. I'm assembling a silver colored rim and spoke set. Plus there is a bicycle parts shortage. So my approach is to have on hand long blank spokes, take them to a bike shop to be cut/threaded. You can have them ready the same day instead of waiting for mail order.

04-25-2021, 10:02 AM - 9 Likes	#10174
Huss Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 629	Nikon F3P, Zeiss ZF.2 50mm f2, Lomo Babylon 13, Cinestill DF96 Monobath

04-25-2021, 10:16 AM - 1 Like	#10175
TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,224	Originally posted by tuco Well, normally I have a bike shop cut and thread the spokes after figuring out how long they need to be and I lace/true the wheel myself. The bike shop has a professional machine to do that. But this wheel set I decided to purchase that simple tool in the photo and try it myself. You can order spokes already made. But today there are so many different sizes and it seems the majority are black spokes and rims. I'm assembling a silver colored rim and spoke set. Plus there is a bicycle parts shortage. So my approach is to have on hand long blank spokes, take them to a bike shop to be cut/threaded. You can have them ready the same day instead of waiting for mail order. The last couple of wheels I put together I ordered the spokes online, but that was before any COVID related shortages. Wheel building is fairly therapeutic -Eric

04-25-2021, 12:51 PM	#10176
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,030	Originally posted by dsmithhfx Excessive consumption of "essential herbs" can lead to eccentric behaviours. Just sayin' You know what I find funny is the State's approach with regulating this "essential herb" compared to how it handles other legal drugs. It's confusing, at least to me. First, I can go in to a grocery store, purchase a very dangerous substance that is very addictive, killed more people than anyone can count and destroys lives without having to show any legal identification. But at an "essential herb store", you need ID to enter the store. They want to see the ID again at purchase time. They want your birthday. They enter stuff into a network connected computer system. They really want your phone number too. And there are networked cameras everywhere. I dunno. The scale just seem off to me.

04-25-2021, 02:58 PM - 5 Likes	#10177
g026r Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,074	Some street photos that I'm finally getting around to going through, despite having been scanned shortly after they were originally developed. Taken of outdoor crowds during & immediately after the final game of the 2019 NBA Finals. Shots 1 & 2 were with a Canon F-1 & an uncertain lens — likely a 50/1.4. Unsure on the emulsion of 1 though I'd wager probably HP5, but 2 was definitely Tri-X. Shots 3 & 4 were with a Minolta AF-C I had shoved in my pocket when I went out. Not certain the emulsion either but my guess is probably the last of either my Efke KB50 or KB100. I miss Efke for the very classic look it gave but I certainly don't miss its ability to attract dust while drying. Last edited by g026r; 04-25-2021 at 08:22 PM.

04-25-2021, 04:57 PM	#10178
dsmithhfx Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 5,153	Originally posted by tuco You know what I find funny is the State's approach with regulating this "essential herb" compared to how it handles other legal drugs. It's confusing, at least to me. First, I can go in to a grocery store, purchase a very dangerous substance that is very addictive, killed more people than anyone can count and destroys lives without having to show any legal identification. But at an "essential herb store", you need ID to enter the store. They want to see the ID again at purchase time. They want your birthday. They enter stuff into a network connected computer system. They really want your phone number too. And there are networked cameras everywhere. I dunno. The scale just seem off to me. Here you just need proof of age photo id which they mysteriously don't ask for in my case. You can also pay with cash. There's quite a markup (~100%) over online orders direct from da gubbermint for delivery direct to your mailbox (free shipping too). It varies quite a bit by province.

04-25-2021, 05:18 PM - 4 Likes	#10179
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04-25-2021, 08:14 PM	#10180
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by tuco You know what I find funny is the State's approach with regulating this "essential herb" compared to how it handles other legal drugs. It's confusing, at least to me. First, I can go in to a grocery store, purchase a very dangerous substance that is very addictive, killed more people than anyone can count and destroys lives without having to show any legal identification. But at an "essential herb store", you need ID to enter the store. They want to see the ID again at purchase time. They want your birthday. They enter stuff into a network connected computer system. They really want your phone number too. And there are networked cameras everywhere. I dunno. The scale just seem off to me. Bought any pseudoephidrine lately? Steve

04-25-2021, 09:07 PM	#10181
Bbsteinle Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 78	Originally posted by tuco Pike Place Seattle in 2017 Fuji GSW690III (65mm), Delta 3200, PMK Lol, have never seen it empty! Basil Spokane

04-26-2021, 07:17 AM	#10182
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,030	Originally posted by stevebrot Bought any pseudoephidrine lately? Steve No...

04-26-2021, 09:27 AM - 7 Likes	#10183
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04-26-2021, 10:54 AM	#10184
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by tuco No... Need ID and signature for any amount. Steve

04-26-2021, 11:12 AM - 5 Likes	#10185
Huss Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 629	Leica R9, Summilux 50, Lomo Babylon 13, Cinestill DF96 Monobath Babylon 13 is Orwo 21 (markings on it say that), and it is a really old school vintage look film. Pretty much no anti-halation layer so almost all the images have a slightly hazy look. Also seems very soft/prone to scratching.