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Swift1 · 05-14-2011, 08:11 PM

Was going through some older photos and ran across this. This is from 2008 and was the first shot on one of the first roll I ever ran through my ME (My first manual focus Pentax). I was still learning proper film loading and hadn't burned the first few frames after loading so about 1/3 of the frame was no good. This was also before I had a scanner so I had Rite-Aid give me a CD when the did the processing.
I think the film was Kodak Gold but I'm not certain.

Bruspeed · 05-14-2011, 08:23 PM

Cool image Colton. It reminds me of yard sales, and the crop actually works quite well.

Swift1 · 05-14-2011, 11:35 PM

Originally posted by Bruspeed

Cool image Colton. It reminds me of yard sales, and the crop actually works quite well.

Thanks Chris.

Vendee · 05-15-2011, 12:52 AM

Originally posted by kc.virginia

I like the Venice shots especially.

Thanks Kerry. It helps when you have such a beautiful backdrop.

turboseize · 05-15-2011, 05:45 AM

The first one is on Kodak Elitechrome 200, the second on Fuji Sensia. LX with the m-zoom 80-200mm.

As you can see, we had to improvise lighting. Light on the car is headlights of a second car... Results in the first picture are ok, headlights were auciliary. In the second picture, they were the main light source, and that shows very badly.
Suggestions on a low-budget portable lighting solutions are therefore greatly appreciated.

These were done with no auxiliary lighting.

Spotmatic F, some Takumars and cheap Schlecker AS 200 film (made in Japan, seems to bee a Fuji. Daylight skin tones get purple, so nothing for portaiture. But for 2,99€ for a pack of three I won't complain...)

The story behind the red car can be read here (german text).

dj_saunter · 05-15-2011, 07:26 AM

Just got a roll of ultramax 400 back, used it up wandering around my neighborhood.

I went after plain, straight on photos of things in my neighborhood. Not sure why, just like the symmetrical flatness of these kinds of shots.

Program Plus + Ultramax

now I've got two rolls of expired film to go through!

one of them expired in 2004, found it in a convenience store 2 weeks ago. The guy who worked there gave it to me for free when I showed him the expiration date^^

Vendee · 05-15-2011, 10:15 AM

Originally posted by dj_saunter

Just got a roll of ultramax 400 back, used it up wandering around my neighborhood.

now I've got two rolls of expired film to go through!

one of them expired in 2004, found it in a convenience store 2 weeks ago. The guy who worked there gave it to me for free when I showed him the expiration date^^

Hey, I've got a roll of expired Ultramax in my fridge. It came with a batch of b&w film I bought on ebay but as I only shoot b&w film, I've never used it. Looking at your shots, I'm going to have to give it a try

**gofour3** · 05-15-2011, 12:57 PM

It’s crappy weather here in Lotus Land this weekend, so here’s a few from last October in Buenos Aires. Kodachrome 64 shot with a Pentax KX or K2.
Low res home scans using various s/w I’m playing around with.

Phil.

jgredline · 05-15-2011, 01:11 PM

More Ilford xp-2

Vendee · 05-15-2011, 02:19 PM

Originally posted by jgredline

More Ilford xp-2

Your recent xp2 stuff looks quite grainy. Are you pushing it?

Vendee · 05-15-2011, 02:33 PM

EOS 3 with TMax 400 in D-76

jgredline · 05-15-2011, 03:21 PM

Originally posted by Vendee

Your recent xp2 stuff looks quite grainy. Are you pushing it?

Yes, but by accident. I had the film speed off and by the time I noticed it, was too late.

I normally like grain, but this is brutal. The only silver lining is that two pictures from this series made on to Flickr Explore

and it seems the grittiness helped.

stevebrot · 05-15-2011, 05:54 PM

Originally posted by jgredline

The only silver lining is that two pictures from this series made on to Flickr Explore and it seems the grittiness helped.

Maybe I should try gritty. I have yet to have even one of my photos hit Explore...

Steve

jgredline · 05-15-2011, 06:07 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Maybe I should try gritty. I have yet to have even one of my photos hit Explore...

Steve

Steve,
What is your flickr address?

stevebrot · 05-15-2011, 06:55 PM

Originally posted by jgredline

Steve,
What is your flickr address?

Flickr: fotostevia's Photostream

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05-14-2011, 08:11 PM	#5431
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Was going through some older photos and ran across this. This is from 2008 and was the first shot on one of the first roll I ever ran through my ME (My first manual focus Pentax). I was still learning proper film loading and hadn't burned the first few frames after loading so about 1/3 of the frame was no good. This was also before I had a scanner so I had Rite-Aid give me a CD when the did the processing. I think the film was Kodak Gold but I'm not certain.

05-14-2011, 08:23 PM	#5432
Bruspeed Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: The Biggest Little City in the World Photos: Albums Posts: 44	Cool image Colton. It reminds me of yard sales, and the crop actually works quite well.

05-14-2011, 11:35 PM	#5433
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by Bruspeed Cool image Colton. It reminds me of yard sales, and the crop actually works quite well. Thanks Chris.

05-15-2011, 12:52 AM	#5434
Vendee Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 1,134	Originally posted by kc.virginia I like the Venice shots especially. Thanks Kerry. It helps when you have such a beautiful backdrop.

05-15-2011, 05:45 AM	#5435
turboseize Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Autobahn Posts: 123	The first one is on Kodak Elitechrome 200, the second on Fuji Sensia. LX with the m-zoom 80-200mm. As you can see, we had to improvise lighting. Light on the car is headlights of a second car... Results in the first picture are ok, headlights were auciliary. In the second picture, they were the main light source, and that shows very badly. Suggestions on a low-budget portable lighting solutions are therefore greatly appreciated. These were done with no auxiliary lighting. Spotmatic F, some Takumars and cheap Schlecker AS 200 film (made in Japan, seems to bee a Fuji. Daylight skin tones get purple, so nothing for portaiture. But for 2,99€ for a pack of three I won't complain...) The story behind the red car can be read here (german text).

05-15-2011, 07:26 AM	#5436
dj_saunter Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 209	Just got a roll of ultramax 400 back, used it up wandering around my neighborhood. I went after plain, straight on photos of things in my neighborhood. Not sure why, just like the symmetrical flatness of these kinds of shots. Program Plus + Ultramax now I've got two rolls of expired film to go through! one of them expired in 2004, found it in a convenience store 2 weeks ago. The guy who worked there gave it to me for free when I showed him the expiration date^^

05-15-2011, 10:15 AM	#5437
Vendee Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 1,134	Originally posted by dj_saunter Just got a roll of ultramax 400 back, used it up wandering around my neighborhood. now I've got two rolls of expired film to go through! one of them expired in 2004, found it in a convenience store 2 weeks ago. The guy who worked there gave it to me for free when I showed him the expiration date^^ Hey, I've got a roll of expired Ultramax in my fridge. It came with a batch of b&w film I bought on ebay but as I only shoot b&w film, I've never used it. Looking at your shots, I'm going to have to give it a try

05-15-2011, 12:57 PM	#5438
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,093	It’s crappy weather here in Lotus Land this weekend, so here’s a few from last October in Buenos Aires. Kodachrome 64 shot with a Pentax KX or K2. Low res home scans using various s/w I’m playing around with. Phil.

05-15-2011, 01:11 PM	#5439
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628 Original Poster	More Ilford xp-2

05-15-2011, 02:19 PM	#5440
Vendee Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 1,134	Originally posted by jgredline More Ilford xp-2 Your recent xp2 stuff looks quite grainy. Are you pushing it?

05-15-2011, 02:33 PM	#5441
Vendee Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 1,134	EOS 3 with TMax 400 in D-76

05-15-2011, 03:21 PM	#5442
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628 Original Poster	Originally posted by Vendee Your recent xp2 stuff looks quite grainy. Are you pushing it? Yes, but by accident. I had the film speed off and by the time I noticed it, was too late. I normally like grain, but this is brutal. The only silver lining is that two pictures from this series made on to Flickr Explore and it seems the grittiness helped.

05-15-2011, 05:54 PM	#5443
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by jgredline The only silver lining is that two pictures from this series made on to Flickr Explore and it seems the grittiness helped. Maybe I should try gritty. I have yet to have even one of my photos hit Explore... Steve

05-15-2011, 06:07 PM	#5444
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628 Original Poster	Originally posted by stevebrot Maybe I should try gritty. I have yet to have even one of my photos hit Explore... Steve Steve, What is your flickr address?

05-15-2011, 06:55 PM	#5445
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by jgredline Steve, What is your flickr address? Flickr: fotostevia's Photostream

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

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