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Jellygeist · 03-24-2018, 08:52 AM - **2 Likes**

I pulled the trigger on an LX a few days ago, waiting for it to make its way to me from Japan. I hear varying things about how high maintenance the LX can be, but what is life without risks?

This last roll from the KM turned out really weird. I think I took too long finishing the roll and the film degraded a bit, because a lot of the exposures came out really muddy, not like Portra at all. Still, some interesting results, and I was surprised by how much I liked the "ugly" shots. I had to crop around light leaks and I didn't get nearly 36 shots due to the KM's winding issues (hence why I'm moving on). Still, not a bad farewell at all.

Eyewanders · 03-24-2018, 02:38 PM - **5 Likes**

Pentax MX | FA 31/1.8 | Svema Color 125

---------- Post added 03-24-18 at 02:41 PM ----------

Originally posted by Jellygeist

I pulled the trigger on an LX a few days ago, waiting for it to make its way to me from Japan. I hear varying things about how high maintenance the LX can be, but what is life without risks?

In my opinion, the time to enjoy an LX is "as soon as possible".

They are utterly sublime. But like similar things of the world that nice, they won't be with us as long. Parts for CLA are already a challenge for Eric and the few others that service them. Early PCB electronics are the Achilles heel of them... it's a bit sad, but it is what it is.
Easily my favorite 35mm shooter.

Jellygeist · 03-24-2018, 03:22 PM

Originally posted by chickentender

Pentax MX | FA 31/1.8 | Svema Color 125

---------- Post added 03-24-18 at 02:41 PM ----------

In my opinion, the time to enjoy an LX is "as soon as possible".

They are utterly sublime. But like similar things of the world that nice, they won't be with us as long. Parts for CLA are already a challenge for Eric and the few others that service them. Early PCB electronics are the Achilles heel of them... it's a bit sad, but it is what it is.
Easily my favorite 35mm shooter.

I like that tree!

I bought a "late model", so maybe the electronics will be slightly less likely to go belly up as soon as I get it. I paid a little more for a near-mint one, too. I did that with my 6x7 and it was a good choice.

Helios 1984 · 03-24-2018, 03:56 PM - **3 Likes**

I know we are a bit late for Christmas shots, but it took me a while to finish the roll of Kodak Gold 200 in my Topcon 35L.

I used my "Jiffy Calculator" for this night shot, about 4 seconds according to my notes.

dsmithhfx · 03-25-2018, 04:06 AM - **6 Likes**

Queen St W 2005, Rebel Ti, Tamron kit zoom

Swift1 · 03-25-2018, 11:05 AM - **7 Likes**

1957 Зоркий 4
1956 Юпитер-12 35/2.8
Expired Walgreens (Fuji) 200
Nikon Coolscan V ED

Helios 1984 · 03-25-2018, 08:15 PM - **2 Likes**

More Kodak Gold 200 & Topcon 35-L.

I was looking for photography books at the public library.

And here's my friend Alex, to whom I was giving a lift (Like almost every friday).

Last edited by Helios 1984; 03-25-2018 at 08:47 PM.

dsmithhfx · 03-26-2018, 02:13 AM - **1 Like**

dsmithhfx · 03-27-2018, 02:09 AM - **1 Like**

dsmithhfx · 03-28-2018, 02:08 AM

Tri-X

yucafrita · 03-28-2018, 09:59 PM

Originally posted by Swift1

1957 Зоркий 4
1956 Юпитер-12 35/2.8
Expired Walgreens (Fuji) 200
Nikon Coolscan V ED

Hi Colton,

have you ever thought of or tried publishing photo books? Your work is really outstanding, IMHO, and I just wonder if there isnt a publisher aroung who could be interested...

Cheers,
Andreas

dsmithhfx · 03-29-2018, 02:05 AM

Swift1 · 03-29-2018, 12:30 PM

Originally posted by yucafrita

Hi Colton,

have you ever thought of or tried publishing photo books? Your work is really outstanding, IMHO, and I just wonder if there isnt a publisher aroung who could be interested...

Cheers,
Andreas

Thanks Andreas.
I have looked into the idea a bit... so far I haven't really come up with anything solid.

Eyewanders · 03-29-2018, 10:55 PM - **1 Like**

Pentax MX | FA31/1.8 | Velvia 100

dsmithhfx · 03-30-2018, 04:31 AM

03-24-2018, 08:52 AM - 2 Likes	#16606
Jellygeist Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Brandon, MB Photos: Albums Posts: 334	Last roll on the KM I pulled the trigger on an LX a few days ago, waiting for it to make its way to me from Japan. I hear varying things about how high maintenance the LX can be, but what is life without risks? This last roll from the KM turned out really weird. I think I took too long finishing the roll and the film degraded a bit, because a lot of the exposures came out really muddy, not like Portra at all. Still, some interesting results, and I was surprised by how much I liked the "ugly" shots. I had to crop around light leaks and I didn't get nearly 36 shots due to the KM's winding issues (hence why I'm moving on). Still, not a bad farewell at all.

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03-24-2018, 02:38 PM - 5 Likes	#16607
Eyewanders Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Land of the Salish Sea Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,343	Pentax MX \| FA 31/1.8 \| Svema Color 125 ---------- Post added 03-24-18 at 02:41 PM ---------- Originally posted by Jellygeist I pulled the trigger on an LX a few days ago, waiting for it to make its way to me from Japan. I hear varying things about how high maintenance the LX can be, but what is life without risks? In my opinion, the time to enjoy an LX is "as soon as possible". They are utterly sublime. But like similar things of the world that nice, they won't be with us as long. Parts for CLA are already a challenge for Eric and the few others that service them. Early PCB electronics are the Achilles heel of them... it's a bit sad, but it is what it is. Easily my favorite 35mm shooter.

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Jellygeist Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Brandon, MB Photos: Albums Posts: 334	Originally posted by chickentender Pentax MX \| FA 31/1.8 \| Svema Color 125 ---------- Post added 03-24-18 at 02:41 PM ---------- In my opinion, the time to enjoy an LX is "as soon as possible". They are utterly sublime. But like similar things of the world that nice, they won't be with us as long. Parts for CLA are already a challenge for Eric and the few others that service them. Early PCB electronics are the Achilles heel of them... it's a bit sad, but it is what it is. Easily my favorite 35mm shooter. I like that tree! I bought a "late model", so maybe the electronics will be slightly less likely to go belly up as soon as I get it. I paid a little more for a near-mint one, too. I did that with my 6x7 and it was a good choice.

03-24-2018, 03:56 PM - 3 Likes	#16609
Helios 1984 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Saint-Constant, Québec Posts: 747	I know we are a bit late for Christmas shots, but it took me a while to finish the roll of Kodak Gold 200 in my Topcon 35L. I used my "Jiffy Calculator" for this night shot, about 4 seconds according to my notes.

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03-25-2018, 08:15 PM - 2 Likes	#16612
Helios 1984 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Saint-Constant, Québec Posts: 747	More Kodak Gold 200 & Topcon 35-L. I was looking for photography books at the public library. And here's my friend Alex, to whom I was giving a lift (Like almost every friday). Last edited by Helios 1984; 03-25-2018 at 08:47 PM.

03-26-2018, 02:13 AM - 1 Like	#16613
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03-28-2018, 02:08 AM	#16615
dsmithhfx Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 5,154	Tri-X

03-28-2018, 09:59 PM	#16616
yucafrita Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 459	Originally posted by Swift1 1957 Зоркий 4 1956 Юпитер-12 35/2.8 Expired Walgreens (Fuji) 200 Nikon Coolscan V ED Hi Colton, have you ever thought of or tried publishing photo books? Your work is really outstanding, IMHO, and I just wonder if there isnt a publisher aroung who could be interested... Cheers, Andreas

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Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by yucafrita Hi Colton, have you ever thought of or tried publishing photo books? Your work is really outstanding, IMHO, and I just wonder if there isnt a publisher aroung who could be interested... Cheers, Andreas Thanks Andreas. I have looked into the idea a bit... so far I haven't really come up with anything solid.

03-29-2018, 10:55 PM - 1 Like	#16619
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03-30-2018, 04:31 AM	#16620
dsmithhfx Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 5,154

:cool: Lets see those ''film'' shots

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