Traveling K-mount

Griz57 · 08-23-2012, 08:39 AM

Originally posted by JenniferLeigh

Griz, that would be nice of ya! It's been years since I've shot a roll, looking forward to trying out the MX.

No problem at all Jennifer! I've just recently returned to film myself, but I have enough film SLR bodies to keep me busy for a couple of more weeks until the MX arrives! Have fun!!

Griz

SteveM · 08-27-2012, 02:08 PM - **1 Like**

I've just part of a roll left to shoot and then I'll send it along to Jennifer.....

Here are a few shots so far. So I don't lose the film look, I haven't done any pp. All shot with Kodak Ektar 100

Should have used a hood....

KJon · 08-27-2012, 06:04 PM

Really nice shots with the MX. You're just whetting the appetite for more traveling K mount shots, Steve. I love Ektar, although I haven't shot any for a while. I've had really good luck with it and it looks like you do, too. Glad things sorted themselves out and the MX is moving again. Looking forward to seeing the rest of your contribution to this thread.

Best,
Kevin

Simian Summit · 08-27-2012, 06:17 PM

Steve,

Beautiful shots. I really like the backlit crane (heron?) What did you shoot the butterfly and the lizard with?

SteveM · 08-27-2012, 07:13 PM

Thanks very much KJon and Simian Summit! I really do like the Ektar and what's even better, I've discovered one of the local brick and mortar stores stocks it in 120 and 135 (Prism Photo on Yates).

The Lizard and Butterfly were taken with an A*200 Macro and the Heron was taken with the A*1200... I sure wish they could make a digital that's as nice to use as the MX.....

JenniferLeigh · 08-27-2012, 08:09 PM

Great pictures Steve! You've got me inspired, can't wait to get my hands on the MX

KJon · 08-27-2012, 08:13 PM

Originally posted by SteveM

Thanks very much KJon and Simian Summit! I really do like the Ektar and what's even better, I've discovered one of the local brick and mortar stores stocks it in 120 and 135 (Prism Photo on Yates).

The Lizard and Butterfly were taken with an A*200 Macro and the Heron was taken with the A*1200... I sure wish they could make a digital that's as nice to use as the MX.....

Don't we all...

Best,
Kevin

Griz57 · 08-28-2012, 06:41 AM

Great shots Steve, I thoroughly enjoy your work!

Griz

womble · 08-28-2012, 06:47 AM

Originally posted by SteveM

... and the Heron was taken with the A*1200...

The tiny MX on the back of that monster must have been an amusing sight!

Great photos, BTW. I love my MX too. K.

**gofour3** · 08-28-2012, 07:49 AM

Very nice Steve!

Phil.

SteveM · 08-28-2012, 08:14 PM

OK...the camera is all packaged up and will be enroute to Jennifer tomorrow. Thanks very much Eddie.....it's been a fun few days!

I processed the second role, so here are a few shots from it.....

This shot was taken with the MX with another role of Ektar. I also swapped the camera out with my digital which was interesting and I think the Ektar did a pretty good job considering the sun was not up yet and all there was was a pinky orange glow.

I love the colour in this shot. I'm not sure what happened to the left hand side of the frame....

I stopped off on the way home yesterday for a couple more shots with the A*1200. The Osprey was trying to get a better look at the seal.....

Anyways....thanks again...looking to see some more pics from the MX!

Griz57 · 08-29-2012, 04:59 PM

Originally posted by SteveM

OK...the camera is all packaged up and will be enroute to Jennifer tomorrow. Thanks very much Eddie.....it's been a fun few days!

I processed the second role, so here are a few shots from it.....

This shot was taken with the MX with another role of Ektar. I also swapped the camera out with my digital which was interesting and I think the Ektar did a pretty good job considering the sun was not up yet and all there was was a pinky orange glow.

I love the colour in this shot. I'm not sure what happened to the left hand side of the frame....

I stopped off on the way home yesterday for a couple more shots with the A*1200. The Osprey was trying to get a better look at the seal.....

Anyways....thanks again...looking to see some more pics from the MX!

More great stuff, Steve! You did remember to pack that A*1200 with the MX for Jennifer and me to try out.....didn't you???

Griz

**gofour3** · 08-29-2012, 05:44 PM

Originally posted by SteveM

I love the colour in this shot. I'm not sure what happened to the left hand side of the frame....

I got those reflections on the last roll I shot with the MX as well. (See post #36 top of last picture)

Phil.

Simian Summit · 08-29-2012, 07:44 PM

Originally posted by SteveM

I think the Ektar did a pretty good job considering the sun was not up yet and all there was was a pinky orange glow

Nice shot of the light house. Did you colour balance or shoot without filters?

SteveM · 08-29-2012, 07:54 PM

Originally posted by Griz57

More great stuff, Steve! You did remember to pack that A*1200 with the MX for Jennifer and me to try out.....didn't you???

Griz

I couldn't get it to fit in the shipping box!

If you're ever in Victoria, let me know and we can pull it out one morning.

Originally posted by gofour3

I got those reflections on the last roll I shot with the MX as well. (See post #36 top of last picture)

Phil.

Possibly needs a new seal? The camera is in great shape.....was a joy to use otherwise.

Originally posted by Simian Summit

Nice shot of the light house. Did you colour balance or shoot without filters?

Thanks. That shot was taken with the M50/1.7 that it came with. No filters and no post processing....just a straight scan from the negative. I quite like that film and expect I'll find myself shooting film more often.

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08-23-2012, 08:39 AM	#76
Griz57 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Landisburg, PA Photos: Albums Posts: 239	Originally posted by JenniferLeigh Griz, that would be nice of ya! It's been years since I've shot a roll, looking forward to trying out the MX. No problem at all Jennifer! I've just recently returned to film myself, but I have enough film SLR bodies to keep me busy for a couple of more weeks until the MX arrives! Have fun!! Griz

08-27-2012, 02:08 PM - 1 Like	#77
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294	I've just part of a roll left to shoot and then I'll send it along to Jennifer..... Here are a few shots so far. So I don't lose the film look, I haven't done any pp. All shot with Kodak Ektar 100 Should have used a hood....

08-27-2012, 06:04 PM	#78
KJon Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Connecticut, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 542	Really nice shots with the MX. You're just whetting the appetite for more traveling K mount shots, Steve. I love Ektar, although I haven't shot any for a while. I've had really good luck with it and it looks like you do, too. Glad things sorted themselves out and the MX is moving again. Looking forward to seeing the rest of your contribution to this thread. Best, Kevin

08-27-2012, 06:17 PM	#79
Simian Summit Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hamilton Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 146	Steve, Beautiful shots. I really like the backlit crane (heron?) What did you shoot the butterfly and the lizard with?

08-27-2012, 07:13 PM	#80
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294	Thanks very much KJon and Simian Summit! I really do like the Ektar and what's even better, I've discovered one of the local brick and mortar stores stocks it in 120 and 135 (Prism Photo on Yates). The Lizard and Butterfly were taken with an A200 Macro and the Heron was taken with the A1200... I sure wish they could make a digital that's as nice to use as the MX.....

08-27-2012, 08:09 PM	#81
JenniferLeigh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Southern Alberta Posts: 281	Great pictures Steve! You've got me inspired, can't wait to get my hands on the MX

08-27-2012, 08:13 PM	#82
KJon Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Connecticut, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 542	Originally posted by SteveM Thanks very much KJon and Simian Summit! I really do like the Ektar and what's even better, I've discovered one of the local brick and mortar stores stocks it in 120 and 135 (Prism Photo on Yates). The Lizard and Butterfly were taken with an A200 Macro and the Heron was taken with the A1200... I sure wish they could make a digital that's as nice to use as the MX..... Don't we all... Best, Kevin

08-28-2012, 06:41 AM	#83
Griz57 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Landisburg, PA Photos: Albums Posts: 239	Great shots Steve, I thoroughly enjoy your work! Griz

08-28-2012, 06:47 AM	#84
womble Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hertfordshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,324	Originally posted by SteveM ... and the Heron was taken with the A*1200... The tiny MX on the back of that monster must have been an amusing sight! Great photos, BTW. I love my MX too. K.

08-28-2012, 07:49 AM	#85
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,089	Very nice Steve! Phil.

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08-28-2012, 08:14 PM	#86
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294	OK...the camera is all packaged up and will be enroute to Jennifer tomorrow. Thanks very much Eddie.....it's been a fun few days! I processed the second role, so here are a few shots from it..... This shot was taken with the MX with another role of Ektar. I also swapped the camera out with my digital which was interesting and I think the Ektar did a pretty good job considering the sun was not up yet and all there was was a pinky orange glow. I love the colour in this shot. I'm not sure what happened to the left hand side of the frame.... I stopped off on the way home yesterday for a couple more shots with the A*1200. The Osprey was trying to get a better look at the seal..... Anyways....thanks again...looking to see some more pics from the MX!

08-29-2012, 04:59 PM	#87
Griz57 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Landisburg, PA Photos: Albums Posts: 239	Originally posted by SteveM OK...the camera is all packaged up and will be enroute to Jennifer tomorrow. Thanks very much Eddie.....it's been a fun few days! I processed the second role, so here are a few shots from it..... This shot was taken with the MX with another role of Ektar. I also swapped the camera out with my digital which was interesting and I think the Ektar did a pretty good job considering the sun was not up yet and all there was was a pinky orange glow. I love the colour in this shot. I'm not sure what happened to the left hand side of the frame.... I stopped off on the way home yesterday for a couple more shots with the A1200. The Osprey was trying to get a better look at the seal..... Anyways....thanks again...looking to see some more pics from the MX! More great stuff, Steve! You did remember to pack that A1200 with the MX for Jennifer and me to try out.....didn't you??? Griz

08-29-2012, 05:44 PM	#88
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,089	Originally posted by SteveM I love the colour in this shot. I'm not sure what happened to the left hand side of the frame.... I got those reflections on the last roll I shot with the MX as well. (See post #36 top of last picture) Phil.

08-29-2012, 07:44 PM	#89
Simian Summit Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hamilton Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 146	Originally posted by SteveM I think the Ektar did a pretty good job considering the sun was not up yet and all there was was a pinky orange glow Nice shot of the light house. Did you colour balance or shoot without filters?

08-29-2012, 07:54 PM	#90
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294	Originally posted by Griz57 More great stuff, Steve! You did remember to pack that A*1200 with the MX for Jennifer and me to try out.....didn't you??? Griz I couldn't get it to fit in the shipping box! If you're ever in Victoria, let me know and we can pull it out one morning. Originally posted by gofour3 I got those reflections on the last roll I shot with the MX as well. (See post #36 top of last picture) Phil. Possibly needs a new seal? The camera is in great shape.....was a joy to use otherwise. Originally posted by Simian Summit Nice shot of the light house. Did you colour balance or shoot without filters? Thanks. That shot was taken with the M50/1.7 that it came with. No filters and no post processing....just a straight scan from the negative. I quite like that film and expect I'll find myself shooting film more often.