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Gooshin · 03-01-2009, 09:09 AM

nothing to say really

it was loaded into my Super Program which, apperantly, developed a shutter problem so very little usable pics.

maybe i was just photographing the wrong things, but anyway, not overly impressed. (Fuji Neopan 400 still favorite)

stevebrot · 03-01-2009, 09:26 AM

I really like the unusual perspective in #2 and the tones for the whole series. I had almost forgotten the fine results available with that film.

Steve

Ratmagiclady · 03-01-2009, 10:54 AM

Hey, who's those dudes with the Pentaxes? Local club?

artobest · 03-01-2009, 01:56 PM

Scanning black and white is tricky. If you play with the levels, with very little effort you can really give those pics the snap they currently lack, for all their lovely tone. I just tried (hope you don't mind - I deleted them immediately) and the results were really impressive.

vinzer · 03-01-2009, 04:57 PM

Originally posted by artobest

Scanning black and white is tricky. If you play with the levels, with very little effort you can really give those pics the snap they currently lack, for all their lovely tone. I just tried (hope you don't mind - I deleted them immediately) and the results were really impressive.

Well, I think Gooshin was trying to show the differences between the Neopan and the 125PX.

I'm assuming no PP was done with these photos. That said, the Neopan does seem to have more contrast in my eyes, and like the OP, I do like that better than this one.

**WJW** · 03-01-2009, 06:21 PM

Originally posted by Gooshin

nothing to say really

it was loaded into my Super Program which, apperantly, developed a shutter problem so very little usable pics.

maybe i was just photographing the wrong things, but anyway, not overly impressed. (Fuji Neopan 400 still favorite)

If the lack of contrast is the problem, there are three possibilities that come to mind:

1. Lighting was very flat and they were a touch underexposed.

2. Negatives were underdeveloped or maybe the developer wasn't the best choice for the EI and lighting.

3. Plus-X may not scan well, or scan well with a given scanner/settings combination.

Do the negatives look thin/flat?

artobest · 03-02-2009, 04:41 AM

Originally posted by vinzer

Well, I think Gooshin was trying to show the differences between the Neopan and the 125PX.

Yes, but my point was that the film shows the capacity for great scans and prints with very little tweaking.

Steinback · 03-02-2009, 07:15 PM

@Ratmagiclady - I think the guy on the left is Alfisti; the guy on the right looks familiar but I can't place a name for him.

Possibly one of the Pentax Forums Toronto meet ups?

jgredline · 03-02-2009, 10:14 PM

#2 is breathtaking!!! Well done. The angle of view and tones are spot on...I like the first also. The others could use a tad of contrast IMO. Well done goos.

03-01-2009, 09:09 AM	#1
Gooshin Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, the one in Canada. Posts: 5,610	Kodak 125PX (bw) nothing to say really it was loaded into my Super Program which, apperantly, developed a shutter problem so very little usable pics. maybe i was just photographing the wrong things, but anyway, not overly impressed. (Fuji Neopan 400 still favorite)

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03-01-2009, 09:26 AM	#2
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	I really like the unusual perspective in #2 and the tones for the whole series. I had almost forgotten the fine results available with that film. Steve

03-01-2009, 10:54 AM	#3
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Hey, who's those dudes with the Pentaxes? Local club?

03-01-2009, 01:56 PM	#4
artobest Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Swansea, Wales Posts: 455	Scanning black and white is tricky. If you play with the levels, with very little effort you can really give those pics the snap they currently lack, for all their lovely tone. I just tried (hope you don't mind - I deleted them immediately) and the results were really impressive.

03-01-2009, 04:57 PM	#5
vinzer Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,399	Originally posted by artobest Scanning black and white is tricky. If you play with the levels, with very little effort you can really give those pics the snap they currently lack, for all their lovely tone. I just tried (hope you don't mind - I deleted them immediately) and the results were really impressive. Well, I think Gooshin was trying to show the differences between the Neopan and the 125PX. I'm assuming no PP was done with these photos. That said, the Neopan does seem to have more contrast in my eyes, and like the OP, I do like that better than this one.

03-01-2009, 06:21 PM	#6
WJW Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 383	Originally posted by Gooshin nothing to say really it was loaded into my Super Program which, apperantly, developed a shutter problem so very little usable pics. maybe i was just photographing the wrong things, but anyway, not overly impressed. (Fuji Neopan 400 still favorite) If the lack of contrast is the problem, there are three possibilities that come to mind: 1. Lighting was very flat and they were a touch underexposed. 2. Negatives were underdeveloped or maybe the developer wasn't the best choice for the EI and lighting. 3. Plus-X may not scan well, or scan well with a given scanner/settings combination. Do the negatives look thin/flat?

03-02-2009, 04:41 AM	#7
artobest Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Swansea, Wales Posts: 455	Originally posted by vinzer Well, I think Gooshin was trying to show the differences between the Neopan and the 125PX. Yes, but my point was that the film shows the capacity for great scans and prints with very little tweaking.

03-02-2009, 07:15 PM	#8
Steinback Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: GTA, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,673	@Ratmagiclady - I think the guy on the left is Alfisti; the guy on the right looks familiar but I can't place a name for him. Possibly one of the Pentax Forums Toronto meet ups?

03-02-2009, 10:14 PM	#9
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628	#2 is breathtaking!!! Well done. The angle of view and tones are spot on...I like the first also. The others could use a tad of contrast IMO. Well done goos.

Kodak 125PX (bw)

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