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

jgredline · 05-31-2010, 09:25 AM

Originally posted by geauxpez

Javier -- I'm loving the tight shots.

Thank you. I am having a hard time shooting with such a long lens. I find it quite a challenge, but fun.

lbenac · 05-31-2010, 08:15 PM

Pentax 645 with A-55mm Efke 25 in Rodinal/Xtol stand.

Cheers,

Luc

Jetsam1 · 06-01-2010, 01:14 AM

I've been watching this thread for a while and the pictures you guys are putting up are fantastic! Really inspiring and daunting at the same time! I'm very much still pottering about with film but here are two shots from test rolls in two of my recently acquired cameras. I let the cameras do what they wanted as I was wanting to see if they were working properly, some came out ok, others didn't..........

Pentax ME Super, M 1:2 50mm, Cheap Fuji C200

Pentax Program A, A Zoom SMC 1:4 35-75 mm, Fuji C200

I am sending 6 rolls of assorted films from several cameras off today for processing, expensive business but I do like the feel of film and having something "real" in my hands!

fearview · 06-01-2010, 01:18 AM

Pentax K1000 SE + smc Takumar 35 1:2 + Kodak Portra NC 160

miltllama · 06-01-2010, 11:49 AM

These are some of the first film SLR shots I've taken, so be nice

They all have PP to a degree, some more than others

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bbluesman · 06-01-2010, 03:41 PM

Wishing for laces

Hands on hips

In control

Contax/Carl Zeiss Distagon 25 mm/Superia 400

Jools · 06-01-2010, 04:17 PM

Originally posted by Vendee

Jools, are you happy with the V500? I'm looking to buy one soon. I'd love a V700 or a Coolscan V but I just can't afford it.

I still intend to wet print my best shots but using a scanner to preview my film will better than making a contact print of my film like I do now. There will also be times when I want to publish a shot online (in this thread for example).

Vendee, I've had it for only about 5 days. And the early results are quite positive. I'm still getting to know the machine/software but I am pleased so far.
I too, would have wanted a V700 or better but couldn't afford it. I'd been using an HP film scanner from circa 2001, so the V500 seems to work at light speed to me.

The scanner works better than expected with 35mm film even though I had read some reports that were not too favorable with scanning this film format. But my scans of 35mm BW and color film ( some rolls from this year but the rest from as far back as 15 years) have produced good results for me. Much older color film have kinks I have to work with but I believe its more a factor of the film age and lack of care, than the V500.
Using 120, the scanner is simply fun. Everything has scanned properly.
The only downside, I see is that the film holders are not the best (something also mentioned by many reviewers) and I may invest in non-glare glass as an aid but that's for later.

I purchased the scanner mostly for 120 use but my results with 35mm has been a great bonus. Yeah, I'm pretty happy with it so far.
Hope this helps out.

Last edited by Jools; 06-01-2010 at 04:25 PM. Reason: added info

Nesster · 06-01-2010, 05:26 PM

... this was in April of '08, I'd just scored the Auto Takumar 55/1.8 at the camera show, and drove over to the Meadowlands to try it out with the SP1000. There was this strange storm cloud, really dark and low, but it was all threat and no action at least where I stood. Fuji 400 film, probably the drug store variety.

**k0og** · 06-01-2010, 05:54 PM

Originally posted by Vendee

Jools, are you happy with the V500? I'm looking to buy one soon. I'd love a V700 or a Coolscan V but I just can't afford it.

I still intend to wet print my best shots but using a scanner to preview my film will better than making a contact print of my film like I do now. There will also be times when I want to publish a shot online (in this thread for example).

Vendee,

To add to Jools' comments...

My wife bought a V500 Photo scanner as a Christmas gift for me, and it is excellent! I find it easy to use, fast (by comparison to the old Polaroid SprintScan 35mm film scanner I used since the 1990s), and the quality seems high to me. The only trick I have found is that with some negatives, the default automatic exposure adjustment was a little too extreme, so I went into the settings and set it to a less extreme amount, and sometimes I turn it off to manually adjust the curves. As was mentioned earlier about the V700, the film really needs to be flat, and usually with emulsion facing down for best results.

It's nice to be able to scan medium-format negatives also.

Here is a 35mm example taken with a K1000, Pentax-M 50mm f2.0, Kodak Tri-X @ ISO400 in D76 1:1, scanned at 2400 dpi to a .tif file, resize/sharpen for web posting.

-Joe-

Blue · 06-01-2010, 06:28 PM

Originally posted by jgredline

Lonely phone

Talk about a retro shot!

1979 called and is asking for the phone booth back.

jzietman · 06-01-2010, 09:32 PM

Originally posted by Jetsam1

I've been watching this thread for a while and the pictures you guys are putting up are fantastic! Really inspiring and daunting at the same time! I'm very much still pottering about with film but here are two shots from test rolls in two of my recently acquired cameras. I let the cameras do what they wanted as I was wanting to see if they were working properly, some came out ok, others didn't..........

Pentax ME Super, M 1:2 50mm, Cheap Fuji C200

Pentax Program A, A Zoom SMC 1:4 35-75 mm, Fuji C200

I am sending 6 rolls of assorted films from several cameras off today for processing, expensive business but I do like the feel of film and having something "real" in my hands!

Jetsam, I think that first image is great. You've a good eye; keep 'em coming!

jgredline · 06-01-2010, 10:14 PM

Originally posted by Blue

Talk about a retro shot! :bigthumbsup: 1979 called and is asking for the phone booth back.

Thank you. That was exactly my thought when I made the picture.

jgredline · 06-01-2010, 10:19 PM

a few street shots. I find it very hard to do street shooting with such a long lens. Very challenging. I am used to being in peoples faces, not across the street.

stevebrot · 06-01-2010, 10:33 PM

Originally posted by jgredline

a few street shots. I find it very hard to do street shooting with such a long lens. Very challenging. I am used to being in peoples faces, not across the street.

That is an interesting comment. The types of photos you get with the long lens is different as well. It is almost as if the interaction with the subject is important for the picture.

Steve

stevebrot · 06-01-2010, 10:52 PM

...they just follow the marked lines on the sidewalk. "All fish go here..."

Ricoh XR-2s, Tamron 28/2.5 (02B), Rollei Retro 100 @ ISO 160, Edwal FG-7 1:15

In actuality, the marks are to direct tourists to the fish viewing areas at the Bonneville Dam Fish Hatchery.

Steve

06-01-2010, 10:19 PM	#3178
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628 Original Poster	xr-p, sakar 135F/2.8, ektar 100 over exposed 2/3 stop a few street shots. I find it very hard to do street shooting with such a long lens. Very challenging. I am used to being in peoples faces, not across the street.

06-01-2010, 10:52 PM	#3180
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	When Fish Get Lost... ...they just follow the marked lines on the sidewalk. "All fish go here..." Ricoh XR-2s, Tamron 28/2.5 (02B), Rollei Retro 100 @ ISO 160, Edwal FG-7 1:15 In actuality, the marks are to direct tourists to the fish viewing areas at the Bonneville Dam Fish Hatchery. Steve Last edited by stevebrot; 06-02-2010 at 08:42 AM.

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05-31-2010, 09:25 AM	#3166
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628 Original Poster	Originally posted by geauxpez Javier -- I'm loving the tight shots. Thank you. I am having a hard time shooting with such a long lens. I find it quite a challenge, but fun.

05-31-2010, 08:15 PM	#3167
lbenac Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Burnaby, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,313	Pentax 645 with A-55mm Efke 25 in Rodinal/Xtol stand. Cheers, Luc

06-01-2010, 01:14 AM	#3168
Jetsam1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 67	I've been watching this thread for a while and the pictures you guys are putting up are fantastic! Really inspiring and daunting at the same time! I'm very much still pottering about with film but here are two shots from test rolls in two of my recently acquired cameras. I let the cameras do what they wanted as I was wanting to see if they were working properly, some came out ok, others didn't.......... Pentax ME Super, M 1:2 50mm, Cheap Fuji C200 Pentax Program A, A Zoom SMC 1:4 35-75 mm, Fuji C200 I am sending 6 rolls of assorted films from several cameras off today for processing, expensive business but I do like the feel of film and having something "real" in my hands!

06-01-2010, 01:18 AM	#3169
fearview Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jakarta Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,067	Pentax K1000 SE + smc Takumar 35 1:2 + Kodak Portra NC 160

06-01-2010, 11:49 AM	#3170
miltllama Forum Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta Photos: Gallery Posts: 86	These are some of the first film SLR shots I've taken, so be nice They all have PP to a degree, some more than others

06-01-2010, 03:41 PM	#3171
bbluesman Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2009 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,615	Wishing for laces Hands on hips In control Contax/Carl Zeiss Distagon 25 mm/Superia 400

06-01-2010, 04:17 PM	#3172
Jools Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SW Wisconsin by way of Venezuela Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,398	Originally posted by Vendee Jools, are you happy with the V500? I'm looking to buy one soon. I'd love a V700 or a Coolscan V but I just can't afford it. I still intend to wet print my best shots but using a scanner to preview my film will better than making a contact print of my film like I do now. There will also be times when I want to publish a shot online (in this thread for example). Vendee, I've had it for only about 5 days. And the early results are quite positive. I'm still getting to know the machine/software but I am pleased so far. I too, would have wanted a V700 or better but couldn't afford it. I'd been using an HP film scanner from circa 2001, so the V500 seems to work at light speed to me. The scanner works better than expected with 35mm film even though I had read some reports that were not too favorable with scanning this film format. But my scans of 35mm BW and color film ( some rolls from this year but the rest from as far back as 15 years) have produced good results for me. Much older color film have kinks I have to work with but I believe its more a factor of the film age and lack of care, than the V500. Using 120, the scanner is simply fun. Everything has scanned properly. The only downside, I see is that the film holders are not the best (something also mentioned by many reviewers) and I may invest in non-glare glass as an aid but that's for later. I purchased the scanner mostly for 120 use but my results with 35mm has been a great bonus. Yeah, I'm pretty happy with it so far. Hope this helps out. Last edited by Jools; 06-01-2010 at 04:25 PM. Reason: added info

06-01-2010, 05:26 PM	#3173
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	... this was in April of '08, I'd just scored the Auto Takumar 55/1.8 at the camera show, and drove over to the Meadowlands to try it out with the SP1000. There was this strange storm cloud, really dark and low, but it was all threat and no action at least where I stood. Fuji 400 film, probably the drug store variety.

06-01-2010, 06:28 PM	#3175
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by jgredline Lonely phone Talk about a retro shot! 1979 called and is asking for the phone booth back.

06-01-2010, 09:32 PM	#3176
jzietman Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Salem, MA / New York City, NY Posts: 224	Originally posted by Jetsam1 I've been watching this thread for a while and the pictures you guys are putting up are fantastic! Really inspiring and daunting at the same time! I'm very much still pottering about with film but here are two shots from test rolls in two of my recently acquired cameras. I let the cameras do what they wanted as I was wanting to see if they were working properly, some came out ok, others didn't.......... Pentax ME Super, M 1:2 50mm, Cheap Fuji C200 Pentax Program A, A Zoom SMC 1:4 35-75 mm, Fuji C200 I am sending 6 rolls of assorted films from several cameras off today for processing, expensive business but I do like the feel of film and having something "real" in my hands! Jetsam, I think that first image is great. You've a good eye; keep 'em coming!

06-01-2010, 10:14 PM	#3177
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628 Original Poster	Originally posted by Blue Talk about a retro shot! :bigthumbsup: 1979 called and is asking for the phone booth back. Thank you. That was exactly my thought when I made the picture.

06-01-2010, 10:33 PM	#3179
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by jgredline a few street shots. I find it very hard to do street shooting with such a long lens. Very challenging. I am used to being in peoples faces, not across the street. That is an interesting comment. The types of photos you get with the long lens is different as well. It is almost as if the interaction with the subject is important for the picture. Steve