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

jgredline · 06-29-2009, 12:46 PM

Originally posted by photolady

Javier, I love the second one in the cliff with water. Awesome shot would look great hanging on my living room wall.

Thank you very much. That was a second effort on that one and was happy with it.

jgredline · 06-29-2009, 10:23 PM

Tri-x

Nesster · 06-30-2009, 06:30 AM

The dread Fuji Superia X-tra 400, the CVS scans were very red, saturated, and too contrasty for my taste. I had to tone down the red channel to get a more reasonable balance. But this film was the cheapest ASA 400 B&W carried - all in all, I'd rather use UltraMax.

lithos · 06-30-2009, 10:42 AM

I think this is one of the best shots I've ever taken:

This is at the end of a protest march for the Stolen Generation (and Aboriginal rights in general) during the dark days of Howard.

In the foreground are two Aboriginal people, and, in the background, is the statue of Queen Victoria. Draped around the base of the statue, appearing between the heads of the two people, is the Aboriginal flag.

Neopan Acros, Perceptol, Contax G2 with 45mm Planar (GOD do I love that lens.)

mudman · 06-30-2009, 01:56 PM

some shots on Fuji Provia

and converted to B&W in Lightroom

jgredline · 06-30-2009, 08:18 PM

Originally posted by mudman

Nice image and great job on the pp

jgredline · 06-30-2009, 08:20 PM

Originally posted by lithos

I think this is one of the best shots I've ever taken:

I can see why. Nice job and really great use of the gray scale.

jgredline · 06-30-2009, 08:23 PM

Nesster, I know what mean regarding the 400 fuji xtra. i have a fridge full of it, some 50 rolls I got for $2.00 each and I finding that because of the crazy reds, it converts over to black and white nicely. Now in saying that, I like your results. nice and sharp and very smooth grain.

By the way, what lens and aperture did you shoot the image of the drummer with. The DOF is fantastic and pretty sharp straight through? Where you using hyperfocal?

Nesster · 07-01-2009, 03:26 AM

Originally posted by jgredline

By the way, what lens and aperture did you shoot the image of the drummer with. The DOF is fantastic and pretty sharp straight through? Where you using hyperfocal?

That's the Nikkor 35/2 probably at f/11 though I focused on the drummer.

Thats's still the superia xtra, as is the following, which probes the other 'defect' of this 35/2: the ghosties in night images. Or so Ken Rockwell complains.

All in all, the Nikon kit is beautifully made and I love using it, but I can't help thinking a good SMC Pentax f/2 would be a bit better... of course no lens or camera is perfect so everything brings its own feel.

mehanikaloptikal · 07-01-2009, 11:58 AM

ok, here's very first try with slide in MF. all shots taken with Kiev 80, Vega 90/2.8 + Zodiak 30/3.5, on 2006. expired Provia 400X, scanned on Canon 8400F.

stevebrot · 07-01-2009, 11:03 PM

Just got finished scanning the first roll that I sent to the local pro lab rather than to Costco, Target, or some other cheapo mini-lab. Wow am I impressed these look pretty good! Looking at the negs, I learned at least one more thing about the film.

It is definitely daylight balanced...

I also had my suspicions confirmed...good processing is essential. This stuff is fussy about soup.

I would also suggest the viewer note the absence of the "awful red" that seems to characterize some images from this film. #5 is close, but not as bad as the worst roll I had done at Costco (Costco? Are you listening?)

Here are a few of the better ones, some PP, but not a whole lot:

#1

#2

#3

#4

#5

#6

#7

Sorry about all the photos...I just got carried away. Please note that #5 is a peony in fairly deep shade. Very difficult lighting and a very difficult color to capture accurately. The rendering is not quite 100%, but still not bad.

Steve

(Soooo happy...

)

jgredline · 07-02-2009, 08:43 PM

Steve, I need to say that I am truly impressed by the quality of these images you posted.

stevebrot · 07-02-2009, 10:29 PM

Originally posted by jgredline

Steve, I need to say that I am truly impressed by the quality of these images you posted.

Woo! Hoo! I finally got Javier's highly coveted thumbs up!

Steve

Agnostic · 07-03-2009, 08:45 AM

Wow! lots of nice new shots posted!

My new compact point and shoot, a Zeiss Ikon Nettar 515 (1937-41) with a 35mm film canister for size comparison.

The amazing thing is that this thing takes 120 size medium format rollfilm to produce 6x4.5 negatives! Must be one of the smallest medium format cameras ever built. Still have to try it, it arrived today.

Neopan 400 stand developed in Rodinal 1:100
Shot on my other Zeiss Ikon Nettar folder (6x6 guestimation everything!

)

Nesster · 07-03-2009, 09:24 AM

I'm into the folders big time, and I'm seriously envious of your camera. That's fantastic, the results are awesome

07-01-2009, 03:26 AM	#969
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	Originally posted by jgredline By the way, what lens and aperture did you shoot the image of the drummer with. The DOF is fantastic and pretty sharp straight through? Where you using hyperfocal? That's the Nikkor 35/2 probably at f/11 though I focused on the drummer. Thats's still the superia xtra, as is the following, which probes the other 'defect' of this 35/2: the ghosties in night images. Or so Ken Rockwell complains. All in all, the Nikon kit is beautifully made and I love using it, but I can't help thinking a good SMC Pentax f/2 would be a bit better... of course no lens or camera is perfect so everything brings its own feel. Last edited by Nesster; 07-01-2009 at 06:59 AM.

07-01-2009, 11:03 PM	#971
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Ektar! Ektar! Ektar! Ektar does subtle! Just got finished scanning the first roll that I sent to the local pro lab rather than to Costco, Target, or some other cheapo mini-lab. Wow am I impressed these look pretty good! Looking at the negs, I learned at least one more thing about the film. It is definitely daylight balanced... I also had my suspicions confirmed...good processing is essential. This stuff is fussy about soup. I would also suggest the viewer note the absence of the "awful red" that seems to characterize some images from this film. #5 is close, but not as bad as the worst roll I had done at Costco (Costco? Are you listening?) Here are a few of the better ones, some PP, but not a whole lot: #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 Sorry about all the photos...I just got carried away. Please note that #5 is a peony in fairly deep shade. Very difficult lighting and a very difficult color to capture accurately. The rendering is not quite 100%, but still not bad. Steve (Soooo happy...) Last edited by stevebrot; 07-02-2009 at 02:22 PM.

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06-29-2009, 12:46 PM	#961
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628 Original Poster	Originally posted by photolady Javier, I love the second one in the cliff with water. Awesome shot would look great hanging on my living room wall. Thank you very much. That was a second effort on that one and was happy with it.

06-29-2009, 10:23 PM	#962
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628 Original Poster	Tri-x

06-30-2009, 06:30 AM	#963
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	The dread Fuji Superia X-tra 400, the CVS scans were very red, saturated, and too contrasty for my taste. I had to tone down the red channel to get a more reasonable balance. But this film was the cheapest ASA 400 B&W carried - all in all, I'd rather use UltraMax.

06-30-2009, 10:42 AM	#964
lithos Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brisbane, QLD, AUS Posts: 3,261	I think this is one of the best shots I've ever taken: This is at the end of a protest march for the Stolen Generation (and Aboriginal rights in general) during the dark days of Howard. In the foreground are two Aboriginal people, and, in the background, is the statue of Queen Victoria. Draped around the base of the statue, appearing between the heads of the two people, is the Aboriginal flag. Neopan Acros, Perceptol, Contax G2 with 45mm Planar (GOD do I love that lens.)

06-30-2009, 01:56 PM	#965
mudman Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 77	some shots on Fuji Provia and converted to B&W in Lightroom

06-30-2009, 08:18 PM	#966
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628 Original Poster	Originally posted by mudman Nice image and great job on the pp

06-30-2009, 08:20 PM	#967
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628 Original Poster	Originally posted by lithos I think this is one of the best shots I've ever taken: I can see why. Nice job and really great use of the gray scale.

06-30-2009, 08:23 PM	#968
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628 Original Poster	Nesster, I know what mean regarding the 400 fuji xtra. i have a fridge full of it, some 50 rolls I got for $2.00 each and I finding that because of the crazy reds, it converts over to black and white nicely. Now in saying that, I like your results. nice and sharp and very smooth grain. By the way, what lens and aperture did you shoot the image of the drummer with. The DOF is fantastic and pretty sharp straight through? Where you using hyperfocal?

07-01-2009, 11:58 AM	#970
mehanikaloptikal Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Zagreb Posts: 33	ok, here's very first try with slide in MF. all shots taken with Kiev 80, Vega 90/2.8 + Zodiak 30/3.5, on 2006. expired Provia 400X, scanned on Canon 8400F.

07-02-2009, 08:43 PM	#972
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628 Original Poster	Steve, I need to say that I am truly impressed by the quality of these images you posted.

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07-02-2009, 10:29 PM	#973
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by jgredline Steve, I need to say that I am truly impressed by the quality of these images you posted. Woo! Hoo! I finally got Javier's highly coveted thumbs up! Steve

07-03-2009, 08:45 AM	#974
Agnostic Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 414	Wow! lots of nice new shots posted! My new compact point and shoot, a Zeiss Ikon Nettar 515 (1937-41) with a 35mm film canister for size comparison. The amazing thing is that this thing takes 120 size medium format rollfilm to produce 6x4.5 negatives! Must be one of the smallest medium format cameras ever built. Still have to try it, it arrived today. Neopan 400 stand developed in Rodinal 1:100 Shot on my other Zeiss Ikon Nettar folder (6x6 guestimation everything! )

07-03-2009, 09:24 AM	#975
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	I'm into the folders big time, and I'm seriously envious of your camera. That's fantastic, the results are awesome