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

Swift1 · 05-30-2014, 06:44 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by arnold

Good shot with the Ektar. I don't have a Contax, and the few I saw at a swap meet didn't look very good quality. I understand they are not an easy fix.

Thanks Arnold.
Were they the Kyocera built autofocus cameras that you saw? They are very different from the original Zeiss Contax rangefinder cameras.
The G2 seems very well made, but they are very modern electronic cameras, so I imagine that they require an experienced technician to repair.

---------- Post added 05-30-2014 at 07:32 PM ----------

Airplane Nose par Daiku San, on ipernity
Pentax ZX-5n
SMC Pentax-FA 43/1.9 Ltd.
Kodak Ektar 100
Epson V500

**arnold** · 05-31-2014, 12:45 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Contax G2 poor quality? Probably not an easy fix, but hardly flimsy build.

Well, as I said, I know nothing of the Contax series except that they were probably the first SLR with pentaprism. The models I saw at the swap meet were filthy and looked like they came out of a junk drawer and far beyond my ability to restore. Knowing they are held in high regard, I was a bit disappointed at a missed opportunity.

Nesster · 05-31-2014, 05:40 AM

Originally posted by EJMzagsfan

The guy that owns the local camera store gave me a roll of Kodak E2oo slide film that I cross processed, (mostly so I didn't have to pay to send it off), but I'm happy with the results I will probably do the same again at some point. Shot with the Super program and A 50 1.2

Really nice results, it is so satisfying to see the real thing rather than an instagram app

---------- Post added 05-31-2014 at 08:42 AM ----------

Originally posted by hollywoodfred

And my obligatory goat shot...Jack and his goatee

Cheers,
Fred

I missed the goat -- that's a happy feeling shot.

Nuff · 05-31-2014, 06:41 AM

Pentax MX with K 50mm f1.2 on Natura 1600. I didn't really like this emulsion, I had to do a bit of post processing on it. Or maybe my scanning technique for this film isn't up to par...

stevebrot · 05-31-2014, 08:58 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by arnold

Well, as I said, I know nothing of the Contax series except that they were probably the first SLR with pentaprism. The models I saw at the swap meet were filthy and looked like they came out of a junk drawer and far beyond my ability to restore. Knowing they are held in high regard, I was a bit disappointed at a missed opportunity.

Colton...sounds like it is time for a little G2 camera porn!

Steve

EJMzagsfan · 06-01-2014, 01:23 AM

Originally posted by Nesster

Really nice results, it is so satisfying to see the real thing rather than an instagram app

[COLOR="Silver"]

Colton and Nesster thanks for the compliments, it is much appreciated. I was reluctant to cross-process for that very reason. In actual practice it was a lot less dramatic of a color shift than I thought it would be. I want to shot some of that film again and process it properly it seems like awesome stuff. I just bought an MX so I might have to shot a little cheaper than that until I get paid again.

wuzet · 06-01-2014, 05:40 PM

P67, SMC 67 Takumar 105/2.4, Fuji Reala 100

Swift1 · 06-01-2014, 07:39 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by stevebrot

Colton...sounds like it is time for a little G2 camera porn!

Steve

Something like this?

Contax G2 and Zeiss Planar 35/2
Photographed with a Pentax Spotmatic SPII and S-M-C Takumar 50/1.4 and Fuji Superia 200

**arnold** · 06-02-2014, 12:36 AM

Originally posted by Swift1

Something like this?

That looks beautiful, and in very good condition. I obviously need to read up more on the various models. This one looks very recent.

Nuff · 06-02-2014, 01:28 AM

I was asked to take portrait photos a week ago, here are few pics.

Pentax MX, K50mm f1.2

Swift1 · 06-02-2014, 01:39 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Nuff

I was asked to take portrait photos a week ago, here are few pics.

Pentax MX, K50mm f1.2

Very nice portraits.

---------- Post added 06-02-2014 at 01:40 PM ----------

Poppies on Main Street par Daiku San, on ipernity
Kodak Medalist II
Ektar 100/3.5
Kodak Portra 160
Epson V500

Nuff · 06-02-2014, 10:27 PM

Originally posted by Swift1

Very nice portraits.

---------- Post added 06-02-2014 at 01:40 PM ----------

Poppies on Main Street par Daiku San, on ipernity
Kodak Medalist II
Ektar 100/3.5
Kodak Portra 160
Epson V500

Thanks! Doing portraits on someone's request is a tough job. I don't envy working photographers one bit.

I have to say Portra 160 has very subdued colours, or is that due to the lens' low contrast?

Eyewanders · 06-02-2014, 11:40 PM

Originally posted by Nuff

Thanks! Doing portraits on someone's request is a tough job. I don't envy working photographers one bit.

I have to say Portra 160 has very subdued colours, or is that due to the lens' low contrast?

Seconded. (And also seconded that those shots are lovely)

Swift1 · 06-02-2014, 11:50 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Nuff

Thanks! Doing portraits on someone's request is a tough job. I don't envy working photographers one bit.

I have to say Portra 160 has very subdued colours, or is that due to the lens' low contrast?

I agree, doing paid photo gigs is definitely hard work. I don't know that I'd ever want to be a wedding photog, and I admire those that do it well.

I think the colors are a result of a number of factors. Portra definitely has a more pastel like palette, and my scanning process makes for less contrasty scans. Those poppies were definitely a pale pink/red, and poppy greens are usually fairly pale. I don't know that I would say the lens is lacking in contrast, at least not yet. I've only shot three rolls so far, and there are so many variables involved in the final output. I think the Medalist shutter is sometimes sluggish, and the resultant over exposed images are lower contrast.

Here's one from a roll of Ektar I just finished in the Medalist.

Kodak Medalist II
Ektar 100/3.5
Kodak Ektar 100
Epson V500

Nuff · 06-03-2014, 12:50 AM

Originally posted by Swift1

I agree, doing paid photo gigs is definitely hard work. I don't know that I'd ever want to be a wedding photog, and I admire those that do it well.

I think the colors are a result of a number of factors. Portra definitely has a more pastel like palette, and my scanning process makes for less contrasty scans. Those poppies were definitely a pale pink/red, and poppy greens are usually fairly pale. I don't know that I would say the lens is lacking in contrast, at least not yet. I've only shot three rolls so far, and there are so many variables involved in the final output. I think the Medalist shutter is sometimes sluggish, and the resultant over exposed images are lower contrast.

Here's one from a roll of Ektar I just finished in the Medalist.

Kodak Medalist II
Ektar 100/3.5
Kodak Ektar 100
Epson V500

You might be right, the sky looks just fine and the Ektar shot is great too.

06-01-2014, 01:23 AM	#9606
EJMzagsfan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Idaho Photos: Albums Posts: 241	Originally posted by Nesster Really nice results, it is so satisfying to see the real thing rather than an instagram app [COLOR="Silver"] Colton and Nesster thanks for the compliments, it is much appreciated. I was reluctant to cross-process for that very reason. In actual practice it was a lot less dramatic of a color shift than I thought it would be. I want to shot some of that film again and process it properly it seems like awesome stuff. I just bought an MX so I might have to shot a little cheaper than that until I get paid again. Last edited by EJMzagsfan; 06-01-2014 at 01:30 AM.

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05-30-2014, 06:44 PM - 1 Like	#9601
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by arnold Good shot with the Ektar. I don't have a Contax, and the few I saw at a swap meet didn't look very good quality. I understand they are not an easy fix. Thanks Arnold. Were they the Kyocera built autofocus cameras that you saw? They are very different from the original Zeiss Contax rangefinder cameras. The G2 seems very well made, but they are very modern electronic cameras, so I imagine that they require an experienced technician to repair. ---------- Post added 05-30-2014 at 07:32 PM ---------- Airplane Nose par Daiku San, on ipernity Pentax ZX-5n SMC Pentax-FA 43/1.9 Ltd. Kodak Ektar 100 Epson V500

05-31-2014, 12:45 AM	#9602
arnold Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,294	Originally posted by stevebrot Contax G2 poor quality? Probably not an easy fix, but hardly flimsy build. Well, as I said, I know nothing of the Contax series except that they were probably the first SLR with pentaprism. The models I saw at the swap meet were filthy and looked like they came out of a junk drawer and far beyond my ability to restore. Knowing they are held in high regard, I was a bit disappointed at a missed opportunity.

05-31-2014, 05:40 AM	#9603
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	Originally posted by EJMzagsfan The guy that owns the local camera store gave me a roll of Kodak E2oo slide film that I cross processed, (mostly so I didn't have to pay to send it off), but I'm happy with the results I will probably do the same again at some point. Shot with the Super program and A 50 1.2 Really nice results, it is so satisfying to see the real thing rather than an instagram app ---------- Post added 05-31-2014 at 08:42 AM ---------- Originally posted by hollywoodfred And my obligatory goat shot...Jack and his goatee Cheers, Fred I missed the goat -- that's a happy feeling shot.

05-31-2014, 06:41 AM	#9604
Nuff Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sydney Posts: 671	Pentax MX with K 50mm f1.2 on Natura 1600. I didn't really like this emulsion, I had to do a bit of post processing on it. Or maybe my scanning technique for this film isn't up to par...

05-31-2014, 08:58 PM - 1 Like	#9605
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by arnold Well, as I said, I know nothing of the Contax series except that they were probably the first SLR with pentaprism. The models I saw at the swap meet were filthy and looked like they came out of a junk drawer and far beyond my ability to restore. Knowing they are held in high regard, I was a bit disappointed at a missed opportunity. Colton...sounds like it is time for a little G2 camera porn! Steve

06-01-2014, 05:40 PM	#9607
wuzet Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Rzeszow / Maidstone Posts: 452	P67, SMC 67 Takumar 105/2.4, Fuji Reala 100

06-01-2014, 07:39 PM - 1 Like	#9608
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by stevebrot Colton...sounds like it is time for a little G2 camera porn! Steve Something like this? Contax G2 and Zeiss Planar 35/2 Photographed with a Pentax Spotmatic SPII and S-M-C Takumar 50/1.4 and Fuji Superia 200

06-02-2014, 12:36 AM	#9609
arnold Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,294	Originally posted by Swift1 Something like this? That looks beautiful, and in very good condition. I obviously need to read up more on the various models. This one looks very recent.

06-02-2014, 01:28 AM	#9610
Nuff Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sydney Posts: 671	I was asked to take portrait photos a week ago, here are few pics. Pentax MX, K50mm f1.2

06-02-2014, 01:39 PM - 1 Like	#9611
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by Nuff I was asked to take portrait photos a week ago, here are few pics. Pentax MX, K50mm f1.2 Very nice portraits. ---------- Post added 06-02-2014 at 01:40 PM ---------- Poppies on Main Street par Daiku San, on ipernity Kodak Medalist II Ektar 100/3.5 Kodak Portra 160 Epson V500

06-02-2014, 10:27 PM	#9612
Nuff Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sydney Posts: 671	Originally posted by Swift1 Very nice portraits. ---------- Post added 06-02-2014 at 01:40 PM ---------- Poppies on Main Street par Daiku San, on ipernity Kodak Medalist II Ektar 100/3.5 Kodak Portra 160 Epson V500 Thanks! Doing portraits on someone's request is a tough job. I don't envy working photographers one bit. I have to say Portra 160 has very subdued colours, or is that due to the lens' low contrast?

06-02-2014, 11:40 PM	#9613
Eyewanders Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Land of the Salish Sea Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,343	Originally posted by Nuff Thanks! Doing portraits on someone's request is a tough job. I don't envy working photographers one bit. I have to say Portra 160 has very subdued colours, or is that due to the lens' low contrast? Seconded. (And also seconded that those shots are lovely)

06-02-2014, 11:50 PM - 1 Like	#9614
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by Nuff Thanks! Doing portraits on someone's request is a tough job. I don't envy working photographers one bit. I have to say Portra 160 has very subdued colours, or is that due to the lens' low contrast? I agree, doing paid photo gigs is definitely hard work. I don't know that I'd ever want to be a wedding photog, and I admire those that do it well. I think the colors are a result of a number of factors. Portra definitely has a more pastel like palette, and my scanning process makes for less contrasty scans. Those poppies were definitely a pale pink/red, and poppy greens are usually fairly pale. I don't know that I would say the lens is lacking in contrast, at least not yet. I've only shot three rolls so far, and there are so many variables involved in the final output. I think the Medalist shutter is sometimes sluggish, and the resultant over exposed images are lower contrast. Here's one from a roll of Ektar I just finished in the Medalist. Kodak Medalist II Ektar 100/3.5 Kodak Ektar 100 Epson V500

06-03-2014, 12:50 AM	#9615
Nuff Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sydney Posts: 671	Originally posted by Swift1 I agree, doing paid photo gigs is definitely hard work. I don't know that I'd ever want to be a wedding photog, and I admire those that do it well. I think the colors are a result of a number of factors. Portra definitely has a more pastel like palette, and my scanning process makes for less contrasty scans. Those poppies were definitely a pale pink/red, and poppy greens are usually fairly pale. I don't know that I would say the lens is lacking in contrast, at least not yet. I've only shot three rolls so far, and there are so many variables involved in the final output. I think the Medalist shutter is sometimes sluggish, and the resultant over exposed images are lower contrast. Here's one from a roll of Ektar I just finished in the Medalist. Kodak Medalist II Ektar 100/3.5 Kodak Ektar 100 Epson V500 You might be right, the sky looks just fine and the Ektar shot is great too.