Kodak Ektar 100...First Roll

**gofour3** · 04-07-2009, 09:54 AM

Beau Photo in Vancouver (6th and Granville) stocks this film and sells it for $4.58.

Nesster · 04-07-2009, 09:58 AM

I've shot my second roll - finished it last week - on the Program Plus this time - however: there's a minor alarming situation developing around here... 1) the moto photo with the agfa scanner went bankrupt 2) the Duane Reed near my office has its minilab out of commission for a couple of weeks now and 3) even my local CVS had its machine down.

I could send out I suppose...

geauxpez · 04-09-2009, 09:54 AM

Originally posted by hwblanks

I've got a roll of Ektar on it's way from B&H. I'm looking forward to trying it out this weekend.

Heather

Be glad you got it -- they are sold out for now.

jgredline · 04-09-2009, 12:29 PM

Whoa, I don't know how I missed this thread. Steve, your composition and skills are great..Nice shooting...That third and fourth images are stunning!

stevebrot · 04-09-2009, 01:21 PM

Originally posted by jgredline

Whoa, I don't know how I missed this thread. Steve, your composition and skills are great..Nice shooting...That third and fourth images are stunning!

Thanks! I am flattered! I thought all of the "filmies" had seen this thread. I am pretty happy with the Ektar, though I am still not shooting as much film as I would like to. I have been shopping for a good scanner so that I have better control over the digitization process.

Steve

brkl · 04-10-2009, 04:55 AM

Wow, the colors in this set are wonderfully realistic. I wish I had an Ektar preset in Lightroom (shouldn't say that in the film forum...) I still have to shoot the rest of my first Ektar roll in my Yashica GSN. The photos are all good, but #4 is just gorgeous.

heatherslightbox · 04-10-2009, 11:44 AM

I checked and Adorama has Ektar, just in case anybody's interested:
6031330 Kodak Ektar 100 Color Negative Film ISO 100, 35mm Size, 36 exp. *USA*

Heather

Nesster · 04-12-2009, 09:31 AM

Ektar, Vivitar M42 mount 135/2.8 Komine (cute and tidy little lens), Program Plus

cousinsane · 04-12-2009, 10:20 AM

Nice color and tonality

Originally posted by Nesster

Ektar, Vivitar M42 mount 135/2.8 Komine (cute and tidy little lens), Program Plus

jgredline · 04-12-2009, 11:38 AM

Nesster, that is really, really nice. I am going to need to try some.

stevebrot · 04-12-2009, 01:39 PM

Originally posted by jgredline

Nesster, that is really, really nice. I am going to need to try some.

You are going to like it Javier. It is different than the Tri-X and drugstore film you have been shooting (less contrast and much less grain), but very nice stuff. The problem for me has been finding a local source. I have been ordering my Ektar from Adorama.

Steve

jgredline · 04-12-2009, 01:58 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

You are going to like it Javier. It is different than the Tri-X and drugstore film you have been shooting (less contrast and much less grain), but very nice stuff. The problem for me has been finding a local source. I have been ordering my Ektar from Adorama.

Steve

There are plenty of pro shops around here, so I don't think it will be a problem. I will get some tomorrow. Today I am staying home

Nesster · 04-12-2009, 02:33 PM

The only issue I've had - and I haven't done my own scanning to validate this - is that on both the ES-II and the Program Plus, with different lenses, the Ektar exposures tend to blow out highlights on flower shots. It could be the scan, or else it could be the film actually benefits from a bit faster ASA rating. I have to remember to dial in exposure compensation in these situations.

Yes, other film can have that tendency as well, though AFAIR not to the same extent.

jgredline · 04-12-2009, 02:39 PM

Originally posted by Nesster

The only issue I've had - and I haven't done my own scanning to validate this - is that on both the ES-II and the Program Plus, with different lenses, the Ektar exposures tend to blow out highlights on flower shots. It could be the scan, or else it could be the film actually benefits from a bit faster ASA rating. I have to remember to dial in exposure compensation in these situations.

Yes, other film can have that tendency as well, though AFAIR not to the same extent.

This is great info. I will pay more attention to the light when I shoot this film. I am getting more and more anxious to try it.

Nesster · 04-12-2009, 03:16 PM

NYC, Program Plus, SMC-M 50/1.7, Kodak Ektar

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04-07-2009, 09:54 AM	#31
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,091	Beau Photo in Vancouver (6th and Granville) stocks this film and sells it for $4.58.

04-07-2009, 09:58 AM	#32
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	I've shot my second roll - finished it last week - on the Program Plus this time - however: there's a minor alarming situation developing around here... 1) the moto photo with the agfa scanner went bankrupt 2) the Duane Reed near my office has its minilab out of commission for a couple of weeks now and 3) even my local CVS had its machine down. I could send out I suppose...

04-09-2009, 09:54 AM	#33
geauxpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Atlanta Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,196	Originally posted by hwblanks I've got a roll of Ektar on it's way from B&H. I'm looking forward to trying it out this weekend. Heather Be glad you got it -- they are sold out for now.

04-09-2009, 12:29 PM	#34
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628	Whoa, I don't know how I missed this thread. Steve, your composition and skills are great..Nice shooting...That third and fourth images are stunning!

04-09-2009, 01:21 PM	#35
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007 Original Poster	Originally posted by jgredline Whoa, I don't know how I missed this thread. Steve, your composition and skills are great..Nice shooting...That third and fourth images are stunning! Thanks! I am flattered! I thought all of the "filmies" had seen this thread. I am pretty happy with the Ektar, though I am still not shooting as much film as I would like to. I have been shopping for a good scanner so that I have better control over the digitization process. Steve

04-10-2009, 04:55 AM	#36
brkl Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 497	Wow, the colors in this set are wonderfully realistic. I wish I had an Ektar preset in Lightroom (shouldn't say that in the film forum...) I still have to shoot the rest of my first Ektar roll in my Yashica GSN. The photos are all good, but #4 is just gorgeous.

04-10-2009, 11:44 AM	#37
heatherslightbox Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gainesville, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,599	I checked and Adorama has Ektar, just in case anybody's interested: 6031330 Kodak Ektar 100 Color Negative Film ISO 100, 35mm Size, 36 exp. USA Heather

04-12-2009, 09:31 AM	#38
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	Ektar, Vivitar M42 mount 135/2.8 Komine (cute and tidy little lens), Program Plus

04-12-2009, 10:20 AM	#39
cousinsane Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: madison Posts: 239	Nice color and tonality Originally posted by Nesster Ektar, Vivitar M42 mount 135/2.8 Komine (cute and tidy little lens), Program Plus

04-12-2009, 11:38 AM	#40
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628	Nesster, that is really, really nice. I am going to need to try some.

04-12-2009, 01:39 PM	#41
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007 Original Poster	Originally posted by jgredline Nesster, that is really, really nice. I am going to need to try some. You are going to like it Javier. It is different than the Tri-X and drugstore film you have been shooting (less contrast and much less grain), but very nice stuff. The problem for me has been finding a local source. I have been ordering my Ektar from Adorama. Steve

04-12-2009, 01:58 PM	#42
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628	Originally posted by stevebrot You are going to like it Javier. It is different than the Tri-X and drugstore film you have been shooting (less contrast and much less grain), but very nice stuff. The problem for me has been finding a local source. I have been ordering my Ektar from Adorama. Steve There are plenty of pro shops around here, so I don't think it will be a problem. I will get some tomorrow. Today I am staying home

04-12-2009, 02:33 PM	#43
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	The only issue I've had - and I haven't done my own scanning to validate this - is that on both the ES-II and the Program Plus, with different lenses, the Ektar exposures tend to blow out highlights on flower shots. It could be the scan, or else it could be the film actually benefits from a bit faster ASA rating. I have to remember to dial in exposure compensation in these situations. Yes, other film can have that tendency as well, though AFAIR not to the same extent.

04-12-2009, 02:39 PM	#44
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628	Originally posted by Nesster The only issue I've had - and I haven't done my own scanning to validate this - is that on both the ES-II and the Program Plus, with different lenses, the Ektar exposures tend to blow out highlights on flower shots. It could be the scan, or else it could be the film actually benefits from a bit faster ASA rating. I have to remember to dial in exposure compensation in these situations. Yes, other film can have that tendency as well, though AFAIR not to the same extent. This is great info. I will pay more attention to the light when I shoot this film. I am getting more and more anxious to try it.

04-12-2009, 03:16 PM	#45
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	NYC, Program Plus, SMC-M 50/1.7, Kodak Ektar