Does anybody here shoot just film?

jgredline · 08-11-2008, 05:52 PM

Woof, That is the Santa Monica pier, 6 miles south of Malibu.

As for film, Well today I received my latest addition. I can't wait to shoot a roll through it...

woof · 08-11-2008, 07:01 PM

Originally posted by jgredline

Woof, That is the Santa Monica pier, 6 miles south of Malibu.

Sign. That's what I thought. I miss that pier a lot. Right around the corner from there is the King's Head, my favorite English Pub, and there is a Chinese Restaurant in the mall right there that is also a great favorite.

Originally posted by jgredline

As for film, Well today I received my latest addition. I can't wait to shoot a roll through it...

Spotmatic SP. Next to my '57 Asahi AP, my favorite M42, none barred. Very nice.

woof!

J.Scott · 08-11-2008, 07:06 PM

Originally posted by Jimfear

Yes, and no.

I shoot only film and do not own a digital P&S. That makes us four here in this thread that are still hardcore film users

...Kind of depressing...

Last time I went shopping for film I asked my local photo store how many that still buy B/W film there, he answered that he could count them on one hand, and that is in a town of 60 000 people. No wonder it's hard to get film with that few people buying it.

The reason I still use only film, don't know. Haven't yet seen a FF pentax?

I also like the thought of me pressing a button that mechanically moves something in the camera, does that make me strange?

/jim

When I was told by the sales person at one of the two local 'brick and mortar' camera stores (in a town of 80K) that they just don't bother with film anymore, I haven't 'bothered' going back to buy anything from them.

I like the whole mechanical experience - turning dials to get the proper settings, pushing a button to activate a mechanical shutter and best of all, cranking the advance lever. But the hand crank on my Yashica Mat 124G is WAAAAAY better than an a thumb lever any old day!

Now there is a fun camera!

**eccentricphotography** · 08-11-2008, 08:26 PM

Hello fellow photo addicts. I'm new to Pentax. My first camera was a Canon AE1 back in 1985. My dad let me take over the use of this wonderful camera when I was 15. From 15-19 I was deep into shooting B&W and took photography 101 at 19. My career path took me away from my first love(I was discouraged from pursuing photography as a career), and not until 4 years ago the only composing I did was with my eyes. Finally I started looking into the new cameras out there while recooping from shoulder surgery. I bought 2 Canon 20d's and converted one to false colour IR. For the last 4 years I renewed my passion for photography and have leared a lot in Photoshop. 1 month ago I sold all my equipment with the intention of converting to Pentax digital. Instead I bought a plustek 7500, Pentax ME, *ist (film) and a 77, 43, and 35 2.0. My friends think I'm crazy, but I love it. I'll eventually get a K20D, since some of the work I will be doing requires it, but I intend to buy a 67II as well as a 8x10 field camera. I do have NIK photo effetcs. It's great, and gets close to mimicing film, but digital has a long way to go to really copy film. I hate dealing with the many scratches from having a store develop my color, but I'll soon remedy that with getting the right setup to develop my color. getting back to developing my own film is a bit of trial and error, but fun.
http://www.pbase.com/theeccentric/image/101546833.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/theeccentric/image/101546835.jpg
a couple of test shots with my 77 limited and the ME. both with photoshop adjustments applied. I even used the NIK filter for mimmicing fujifilm although I shot with Kodak UC. I have a CD cover photoshoot coming up. I'll be using T-Max 3200 and Fuji 800. My client is stoked about using film.
Dalen

jgredline · 08-11-2008, 09:33 PM

Originally posted by eccentricphotography

Hello fellow photo addicts. I'm new to Pentax. My first camera was a Canon AE1 back in 1985. My dad let me take over the use of this wonderful camera when I was 15. From 15-19 I was deep into shooting B&W and took photography 101 at 19. My career path took me away from my first love(I was discouraged from pursuing photography as a career), and not until 4 years ago the only composing I did was with my eyes. Finally I started looking into the new cameras out there while recooping from shoulder surgery. I bought 2 Canon 20d's and converted one to false colour IR. For the last 4 years I renewed my passion for photography and have leared a lot in Photoshop. 1 month ago I sold all my equipment with the intention of converting to Pentax digital. Instead I bought a plustek 7500, Pentax ME, *ist (film) and a 77, 43, and 35 2.0. My friends think I'm crazy, but I love it. I'll eventually get a K20D, since some of the work I will be doing requires it, but I intend to buy a 67II as well as a 8x10 field camera. I do have NIK photo effetcs. It's great, and gets close to mimicing film, but digital has a long way to go to really copy film. I hate dealing with the many scratches from having a store develop my color, but I'll soon remedy that with getting the right setup to develop my color. getting back to developing my own film is a bit of trial and error, but fun.
http://www.pbase.com/theeccentric/image/101546833.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/theeccentric/image/101546835.jpg
a couple of test shots with my 77 limited and the ME. both with photoshop adjustments applied. I even used the NIK filter for mimmicing fujifilm although I shot with Kodak UC. I have a CD cover photoshoot coming up. I'll be using T-Max 3200 and Fuji 800. My client is stoked about using film.
Dalen

Dalen. first and foremost, WELCOME!!
While this forum has grown a ton, our film family is small but strong...

I also think it is very cool to see you shooting an ME with a 77lTD.

titrisol · 08-12-2008, 01:44 AM

Javier, cool Spotmatic! Hippy straps rock!

It should actually be a rarity in the US since most of them were branded Honeywell over there (including mine)

Do not forget to put new light seals on it as they should look like gunk now.
Also any battery that fit in there works, but they have to be "upside down"

Nesster · 08-12-2008, 06:07 AM

Javier, Javier, I have a serious complaint.

You violate one of the cardinal rules/conventions of camera porn: there's no glass shot! I know we're supposed to respect and honor our cameras purely for photographic reasons, and leaving the lens cap on is part of that. But jeez louise, let's see some glass! Take that cap off at least at the end.

gratefulbruce · 08-12-2008, 08:06 AM

I have two cameras, a Pentax Super Program that I shoot mostly color (I really like Fuji 160-S), and a Pentax k-1000 that I shoot mostly black & white through (mostly tri-x, plus-x). My wife has a digital P&S, and occasionally I shoot some pics with it, but usually because I want a pic quick to post to the net (ahhh the instant gratification world we live in). I've thought about a digital SLR, but I have to many other things that require my extra income at the current time (house reapirs/upgrades, daughters college etc.).

zx-m · 08-12-2008, 09:58 AM

Congratulations on your camera purchase, Javier. Now you are thinking--screwmount is the way to go (either stock or adapted). I am sure you will soon appreciate the great resource of M42 lenses...dirt-cheap, high-quality glass.

Glen

jgredline · 08-12-2008, 07:07 PM

Thanks folks, and YES..I LOVE THAT HIPPIE STRAP..

Nesster, I noticed the caps after I posted and said to myself...Blasphemy.. LOL...

I have it loaded and ready to go.

zx-m · 08-13-2008, 08:33 AM

Originally posted by eccentricphotography

I hate dealing with the many scratches from having a store develop my color

Dalen,

Send your film to Specialty Color Services in Santa Barbara, CA. I have tried many different labs, and Specialty is the best--not a scratch or a speck on any of my prints.

Glen

**eccentricphotography** · 08-13-2008, 09:04 PM

Originally posted by zx-m

Dalen,

Send your film to Specialty Color Services in Santa Barbara, CA. I have tried many different labs, and Specialty is the best--not a scratch or a speck on any of my prints.

Glen

Thanks Glen,
Hey I recently bought a Spotmatic without a battery door thinking I could easily find one for it. Well not so easy. The Honeywell doesn't work. Anybody have an extra one laying around?
Dalen

jgredline · 08-14-2008, 07:01 AM

Originally posted by zx-m

Dalen,

Send your film to Specialty Color Services in Santa Barbara, CA. I have tried many different labs, and Specialty is the best--not a scratch or a speck on any of my prints.

Glen

This is a great place. I just sent out 4 rolls of tri x to have them developed.

jgredline · 08-14-2008, 07:03 AM

Well, the meter on my new used Spotmatic sp does not work.

But it's ok, after I am done with the roll that is in it, I will send it to Eric for the Eric treatment.

Nesster · 08-14-2008, 07:05 AM

Sometimes the switch is twiddly... and you may need to re-install the battery, as sometimes that contact is also twiddly. But a good going over is always a good thing!

08-12-2008, 01:44 AM	#21
titrisol Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In the most populated state... state of denial Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,852	Javier, cool Spotmatic! Hippy straps rock! It should actually be a rarity in the US since most of them were branded Honeywell over there (including mine) Do not forget to put new light seals on it as they should look like gunk now. Also any battery that fit in there works, but they have to be "upside down" Last edited by titrisol; 08-12-2008 at 05:48 AM.

08-13-2008, 08:33 AM	#26
zx-m Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 376	Originally posted by eccentricphotography I hate dealing with the many scratches from having a store develop my color Dalen, Send your film to Specialty Color Services in Santa Barbara, CA. I have tried many different labs, and Specialty is the best--not a scratch or a speck on any of my prints. Glen Last edited by zx-m; 08-13-2008 at 08:34 AM. Reason: typo

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08-11-2008, 05:52 PM	#16
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628	Woof, That is the Santa Monica pier, 6 miles south of Malibu. As for film, Well today I received my latest addition. I can't wait to shoot a roll through it...

08-11-2008, 07:01 PM	#17
woof Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In the present Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,870	Originally posted by jgredline Woof, That is the Santa Monica pier, 6 miles south of Malibu. Sign. That's what I thought. I miss that pier a lot. Right around the corner from there is the King's Head, my favorite English Pub, and there is a Chinese Restaurant in the mall right there that is also a great favorite. Originally posted by jgredline As for film, Well today I received my latest addition. I can't wait to shoot a roll through it... Spotmatic SP. Next to my '57 Asahi AP, my favorite M42, none barred. Very nice. woof!

08-11-2008, 07:06 PM	#18
J.Scott Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,675	Originally posted by Jimfear Yes, and no. I shoot only film and do not own a digital P&S. That makes us four here in this thread that are still hardcore film users ...Kind of depressing... Last time I went shopping for film I asked my local photo store how many that still buy B/W film there, he answered that he could count them on one hand, and that is in a town of 60 000 people. No wonder it's hard to get film with that few people buying it. The reason I still use only film, don't know. Haven't yet seen a FF pentax? I also like the thought of me pressing a button that mechanically moves something in the camera, does that make me strange? /jim When I was told by the sales person at one of the two local 'brick and mortar' camera stores (in a town of 80K) that they just don't bother with film anymore, I haven't 'bothered' going back to buy anything from them. I like the whole mechanical experience - turning dials to get the proper settings, pushing a button to activate a mechanical shutter and best of all, cranking the advance lever. But the hand crank on my Yashica Mat 124G is WAAAAAY better than an a thumb lever any old day! Now there is a fun camera!

08-11-2008, 08:26 PM	#19
eccentricphotography Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 182	Hello fellow photo addicts. I'm new to Pentax. My first camera was a Canon AE1 back in 1985. My dad let me take over the use of this wonderful camera when I was 15. From 15-19 I was deep into shooting B&W and took photography 101 at 19. My career path took me away from my first love(I was discouraged from pursuing photography as a career), and not until 4 years ago the only composing I did was with my eyes. Finally I started looking into the new cameras out there while recooping from shoulder surgery. I bought 2 Canon 20d's and converted one to false colour IR. For the last 4 years I renewed my passion for photography and have leared a lot in Photoshop. 1 month ago I sold all my equipment with the intention of converting to Pentax digital. Instead I bought a plustek 7500, Pentax ME, *ist (film) and a 77, 43, and 35 2.0. My friends think I'm crazy, but I love it. I'll eventually get a K20D, since some of the work I will be doing requires it, but I intend to buy a 67II as well as a 8x10 field camera. I do have NIK photo effetcs. It's great, and gets close to mimicing film, but digital has a long way to go to really copy film. I hate dealing with the many scratches from having a store develop my color, but I'll soon remedy that with getting the right setup to develop my color. getting back to developing my own film is a bit of trial and error, but fun. http://www.pbase.com/theeccentric/image/101546833.jpg http://www.pbase.com/theeccentric/image/101546835.jpg a couple of test shots with my 77 limited and the ME. both with photoshop adjustments applied. I even used the NIK filter for mimmicing fujifilm although I shot with Kodak UC. I have a CD cover photoshoot coming up. I'll be using T-Max 3200 and Fuji 800. My client is stoked about using film. Dalen

08-11-2008, 09:33 PM	#20
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628	Originally posted by eccentricphotography Hello fellow photo addicts. I'm new to Pentax. My first camera was a Canon AE1 back in 1985. My dad let me take over the use of this wonderful camera when I was 15. From 15-19 I was deep into shooting B&W and took photography 101 at 19. My career path took me away from my first love(I was discouraged from pursuing photography as a career), and not until 4 years ago the only composing I did was with my eyes. Finally I started looking into the new cameras out there while recooping from shoulder surgery. I bought 2 Canon 20d's and converted one to false colour IR. For the last 4 years I renewed my passion for photography and have leared a lot in Photoshop. 1 month ago I sold all my equipment with the intention of converting to Pentax digital. Instead I bought a plustek 7500, Pentax ME, *ist (film) and a 77, 43, and 35 2.0. My friends think I'm crazy, but I love it. I'll eventually get a K20D, since some of the work I will be doing requires it, but I intend to buy a 67II as well as a 8x10 field camera. I do have NIK photo effetcs. It's great, and gets close to mimicing film, but digital has a long way to go to really copy film. I hate dealing with the many scratches from having a store develop my color, but I'll soon remedy that with getting the right setup to develop my color. getting back to developing my own film is a bit of trial and error, but fun. http://www.pbase.com/theeccentric/image/101546833.jpg http://www.pbase.com/theeccentric/image/101546835.jpg a couple of test shots with my 77 limited and the ME. both with photoshop adjustments applied. I even used the NIK filter for mimmicing fujifilm although I shot with Kodak UC. I have a CD cover photoshoot coming up. I'll be using T-Max 3200 and Fuji 800. My client is stoked about using film. Dalen Dalen. first and foremost, WELCOME!! While this forum has grown a ton, our film family is small but strong... I also think it is very cool to see you shooting an ME with a 77lTD.

08-12-2008, 06:07 AM	#22
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	Javier, Javier, I have a serious complaint. You violate one of the cardinal rules/conventions of camera porn: there's no glass shot! I know we're supposed to respect and honor our cameras purely for photographic reasons, and leaving the lens cap on is part of that. But jeez louise, let's see some glass! Take that cap off at least at the end.

08-12-2008, 08:06 AM	#23
gratefulbruce Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina Posts: 78	I have two cameras, a Pentax Super Program that I shoot mostly color (I really like Fuji 160-S), and a Pentax k-1000 that I shoot mostly black & white through (mostly tri-x, plus-x). My wife has a digital P&S, and occasionally I shoot some pics with it, but usually because I want a pic quick to post to the net (ahhh the instant gratification world we live in). I've thought about a digital SLR, but I have to many other things that require my extra income at the current time (house reapirs/upgrades, daughters college etc.).

08-12-2008, 09:58 AM	#24
zx-m Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 376	Congratulations on your camera purchase, Javier. Now you are thinking--screwmount is the way to go (either stock or adapted). I am sure you will soon appreciate the great resource of M42 lenses...dirt-cheap, high-quality glass. Glen

08-12-2008, 07:07 PM	#25
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628	Thanks folks, and YES..I LOVE THAT HIPPIE STRAP.. Nesster, I noticed the caps after I posted and said to myself...Blasphemy.. LOL... I have it loaded and ready to go.

08-13-2008, 09:04 PM	#27
eccentricphotography Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 182	Originally posted by zx-m Dalen, Send your film to Specialty Color Services in Santa Barbara, CA. I have tried many different labs, and Specialty is the best--not a scratch or a speck on any of my prints. Glen Thanks Glen, Hey I recently bought a Spotmatic without a battery door thinking I could easily find one for it. Well not so easy. The Honeywell doesn't work. Anybody have an extra one laying around? Dalen

08-14-2008, 07:01 AM	#28
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628	Originally posted by zx-m Dalen, Send your film to Specialty Color Services in Santa Barbara, CA. I have tried many different labs, and Specialty is the best--not a scratch or a speck on any of my prints. Glen This is a great place. I just sent out 4 rolls of tri x to have them developed.

08-14-2008, 07:03 AM	#29
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628	Well, the meter on my new used Spotmatic sp does not work. But it's ok, after I am done with the roll that is in it, I will send it to Eric for the Eric treatment.

08-14-2008, 07:05 AM	#30
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	Sometimes the switch is twiddly... and you may need to re-install the battery, as sometimes that contact is also twiddly. But a good going over is always a good thing!