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

Votesh · 02-23-2010, 08:40 PM

Long expired Fuji Superia 400. Taken with my LX and FA* 85mm. Not sure on the aperture.
Processed and scanned at Wallgreens.

lbenac · 02-23-2010, 11:23 PM

Well very close by:

Kodak portra 400NC, LX, K85/1.8

Cheers,

Luc

Nesster · 02-24-2010, 07:01 AM

Fomapan 400 in Fomadon Excel (Xtol) undiluted, Pentax ZX-L, FA 43/1.9. Dusk in NYC.

brkl · 02-24-2010, 09:15 AM

OK, here's a few from the newest batch of Neopan 1600. Spotmatic F + 55mm 1.8:

Flickr Photo Download: 20100223-2010_Spring_Neop_1_0028

Flickr Photo Download: 20100223-2010_Spring_Neop_1_0025

Flickr Photo Download: 20100223-2010_Spring_Neop_1_0024

Flickr Photo Download: 20100223-2010_Spring_Neop_1_0001

Flickr Photo Download: 20100223-2010_Spring_Neop_1_0017

Olympus XA, 800ISO:

Flickr Photo Download: 20100223-2010_Spring_Neop_2_0008

Flickr Photo Download: 20100223-2010_Spring_Neop_2_0007

Flickr Photo Download: 20100223-2010_Spring_Neop_2_0009

My Braun Gloria has a problem with the film going slack and hopefully nothing else. I'll have to analyze further. I might have wasted four or five rolls of film. I did a test roll today with only winding the film right before taking a shot, hopefully that will fix it.

jgredline · 02-24-2010, 09:30 AM

I am really digging the bike shot! Bravo.

tuco · 02-24-2010, 10:24 AM

Super results, brkl. The high key snow with the grain adds great texture.

stevebrot · 02-24-2010, 12:28 PM

Originally posted by lbenac

Well very close by:

Kodak portra 400NC, LX, K85/1.8

Cheers,

Luc

Great picture of Mt. Seymour. I was on their Web site just this last week and noticed that they are making a point of NOT being an Olympic venue. No crowds, no interruptions, just skiing...

Steve

Blue · 02-24-2010, 03:53 PM

Here is an old image from the mid90s.

K1000 & A 500mm + Extension tube on Fujichrome E6

brkl · 02-25-2010, 04:24 PM

Cheers, Javier and tuco! I really appreciate the comments.

I like the mountain shot too, stevebrot, though it's perhaps a bit too familiar this time of the year

Oh, who am I kidding, I haven't found my way out of the town all winter...

bkpix, that self-coloured shot is amazing. I'd love to see a bigger version. Sometimes nature doesn't give you just the light you're looking for, so you need to lend it a hand

Javier, I like the shot banjo player and also that wall with the graffiti and presidents. Oh, and the one with the streetlamps -- surreal!

Redcoat, your black levels may need tending to, but terrific shots there. Feels good going back to film, doesn't it?

tuco, I asked about your process. I mean stuff like do you take notes of every frame you shoot and do you vary development time according to the contrast of the scene you shot.

I spent hours today in the darkroom doing prints. I have a ton to learn there, even more than with development, but it's nice to have tangible results. The Braun shots look nice, though I haven't tried any big enlargements to get an idea of their resolution (I'm doing 18cm by 18cm prints).

tuco · 02-25-2010, 05:24 PM

Originally posted by brkl

tuco, I asked about your process. I mean stuff like do you take notes of every frame you shoot and do you vary development time according to the contrast of the scene you shot.

No, not every frame for 120 roll. Only the shots I think will be decent. I carry a note pad with me in my case. But with my 4x5, because I take so few relatively and you can develop just one shot at a time, I do take notes every shot.

You may have heard me mention I like my Hasselblad because of the hot-swapping backs. I have 3 backs. So if I think I have a good shot and it needs to be under or over developed, I will devote that roll to that type of shooting. I'll swap the back and load up another roll. And when I get home and only have say 8 of 12 shots, I'll develop the roll anyway.

One problem I have with compression and expansion is I can't measure my negatives when I use PMK Pyro. It is a staining developer and my one-degree spot meter converted to a densitometer hack doesn't work well with those negatives. But I just found a inexpensive desitometer designed specifically for Pyro negatives that you use in conjunction with your enlarger. I'm currently looking into it. So what I've been doing is just apply general add 1/2 stop, under develop 20% sort of thing from values published in Gorden Hutching's book on Pyro.

KJon · 02-25-2010, 06:43 PM

Javier, this one rox...is this where old street lamps go to die?

Best,
Kevin

KJon · 02-25-2010, 06:48 PM

Brkl, great set of shots all the way 'round, but I'm really fond of the newspaper set; maybe because I was a paper boy as a kid, maybe because it reminds me of all those film noir movies showing papers being produced and the seemingly anachronistic modern equipment shown in your shots. Who knows? For whatever reason, they're my favs of the lot. Really nice job.

Best,
Kevin

KJon · 02-25-2010, 07:08 PM

Probably ought to post a few of my own after the quote fest above...

Got a second copy of the SuperProgram (with working TTL flash this time <whew>) and ran a test roll through and am fairly happy with the results.

All shots SuperProgram, M50 f2, Kodak BW400CN

This shot ends up reflecting one of life's little ironies. The organ below was recently sold by my alma mater and it now resides in my place of employ. I celebrated a birthday this week and on looking at the plaque in the photo, I noticed the organ and I came into being the same year <g>. Small world

A few from an old rail station that has been converted into a restaurant...

Thanks for looking,
Kevin

Fixcinater · 02-25-2010, 07:09 PM

Originally posted by KJon

Javier, this one rox...is this where old street lamps go to die?

Best,
Kevin

It's at LA's Museum of Modern Art, they collected street lamps that were all in use at one point in the city's history (from ~1900 to modern day) and stacked them up as you see fit.

This isn't a "film shot" but it shows another angle...

KJon · 02-25-2010, 07:18 PM

Fixcinater, thanks for the location identification...thought it odd that they were all piled up like that <g>.

Best,
Kevin

02-23-2010, 11:23 PM	#2342
lbenac Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Burnaby, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,313	Olympic spirit Well very close by: Kodak portra 400NC, LX, K85/1.8 Cheers, Luc

02-24-2010, 03:53 PM	#2348
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Here is an old image from the mid90s. K1000 & A 500mm + Extension tube on Fujichrome E6 Last edited by Blue; 02-24-2010 at 05:06 PM.

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02-23-2010, 08:40 PM	#2341
Votesh Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 817	Long expired Fuji Superia 400. Taken with my LX and FA* 85mm. Not sure on the aperture. Processed and scanned at Wallgreens.

02-24-2010, 07:01 AM	#2343
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	Fomapan 400 in Fomadon Excel (Xtol) undiluted, Pentax ZX-L, FA 43/1.9. Dusk in NYC.

02-24-2010, 09:15 AM	#2344
brkl Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 497	OK, here's a few from the newest batch of Neopan 1600. Spotmatic F + 55mm 1.8: Flickr Photo Download: 20100223-2010_Spring_Neop_1_0028 Flickr Photo Download: 20100223-2010_Spring_Neop_1_0025 Flickr Photo Download: 20100223-2010_Spring_Neop_1_0024 Flickr Photo Download: 20100223-2010_Spring_Neop_1_0001 Flickr Photo Download: 20100223-2010_Spring_Neop_1_0017 Olympus XA, 800ISO: Flickr Photo Download: 20100223-2010_Spring_Neop_2_0008 Flickr Photo Download: 20100223-2010_Spring_Neop_2_0007 Flickr Photo Download: 20100223-2010_Spring_Neop_2_0009 My Braun Gloria has a problem with the film going slack and hopefully nothing else. I'll have to analyze further. I might have wasted four or five rolls of film. I did a test roll today with only winding the film right before taking a shot, hopefully that will fix it.

02-24-2010, 09:30 AM	#2345
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628 Original Poster	I am really digging the bike shot! Bravo.

02-24-2010, 10:24 AM	#2346
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,029	Super results, brkl. The high key snow with the grain adds great texture.

02-24-2010, 12:28 PM	#2347
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by lbenac Well very close by: Kodak portra 400NC, LX, K85/1.8 Cheers, Luc Great picture of Mt. Seymour. I was on their Web site just this last week and noticed that they are making a point of NOT being an Olympic venue. No crowds, no interruptions, just skiing... Steve

02-25-2010, 04:24 PM	#2349
brkl Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 497	Cheers, Javier and tuco! I really appreciate the comments. I like the mountain shot too, stevebrot, though it's perhaps a bit too familiar this time of the year Oh, who am I kidding, I haven't found my way out of the town all winter... bkpix, that self-coloured shot is amazing. I'd love to see a bigger version. Sometimes nature doesn't give you just the light you're looking for, so you need to lend it a hand Javier, I like the shot banjo player and also that wall with the graffiti and presidents. Oh, and the one with the streetlamps -- surreal! Redcoat, your black levels may need tending to, but terrific shots there. Feels good going back to film, doesn't it? tuco, I asked about your process. I mean stuff like do you take notes of every frame you shoot and do you vary development time according to the contrast of the scene you shot. I spent hours today in the darkroom doing prints. I have a ton to learn there, even more than with development, but it's nice to have tangible results. The Braun shots look nice, though I haven't tried any big enlargements to get an idea of their resolution (I'm doing 18cm by 18cm prints).

02-25-2010, 05:24 PM	#2350
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,029	Originally posted by brkl tuco, I asked about your process. I mean stuff like do you take notes of every frame you shoot and do you vary development time according to the contrast of the scene you shot. No, not every frame for 120 roll. Only the shots I think will be decent. I carry a note pad with me in my case. But with my 4x5, because I take so few relatively and you can develop just one shot at a time, I do take notes every shot. You may have heard me mention I like my Hasselblad because of the hot-swapping backs. I have 3 backs. So if I think I have a good shot and it needs to be under or over developed, I will devote that roll to that type of shooting. I'll swap the back and load up another roll. And when I get home and only have say 8 of 12 shots, I'll develop the roll anyway. One problem I have with compression and expansion is I can't measure my negatives when I use PMK Pyro. It is a staining developer and my one-degree spot meter converted to a densitometer hack doesn't work well with those negatives. But I just found a inexpensive desitometer designed specifically for Pyro negatives that you use in conjunction with your enlarger. I'm currently looking into it. So what I've been doing is just apply general add 1/2 stop, under develop 20% sort of thing from values published in Gorden Hutching's book on Pyro.

02-25-2010, 06:43 PM	#2351
KJon Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Connecticut, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 542	Javier, this one rox...is this where old street lamps go to die? Best, Kevin

02-25-2010, 06:48 PM	#2352
KJon Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Connecticut, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 542	Brkl, great set of shots all the way 'round, but I'm really fond of the newspaper set; maybe because I was a paper boy as a kid, maybe because it reminds me of all those film noir movies showing papers being produced and the seemingly anachronistic modern equipment shown in your shots. Who knows? For whatever reason, they're my favs of the lot. Really nice job. Best, Kevin

02-25-2010, 07:08 PM	#2353
KJon Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Connecticut, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 542	Probably ought to post a few of my own after the quote fest above... Got a second copy of the SuperProgram (with working TTL flash this time <whew>) and ran a test roll through and am fairly happy with the results. All shots SuperProgram, M50 f2, Kodak BW400CN This shot ends up reflecting one of life's little ironies. The organ below was recently sold by my alma mater and it now resides in my place of employ. I celebrated a birthday this week and on looking at the plaque in the photo, I noticed the organ and I came into being the same year <g>. Small world A few from an old rail station that has been converted into a restaurant... Thanks for looking, Kevin

02-25-2010, 07:09 PM	#2354
Fixcinater Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 409	Originally posted by KJon Javier, this one rox...is this where old street lamps go to die? Best, Kevin It's at LA's Museum of Modern Art, they collected street lamps that were all in use at one point in the city's history (from ~1900 to modern day) and stacked them up as you see fit. This isn't a "film shot" but it shows another angle...

02-25-2010, 07:18 PM	#2355
KJon Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Connecticut, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 542	Fixcinater, thanks for the location identification...thought it odd that they were all piled up like that <g>. Best, Kevin