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

Craftsman · 08-19-2014, 03:51 PM

Beautiful job. I really like it. The lone tree on top really makes the photo.

Swift1 · 08-19-2014, 04:13 PM

Originally posted by Colorado CJ

Thanks everyone!

I had a go with making a wet print of the photo I shot Sunday. This is a direct scan from an 8"x10" wet print I made today. I used a #4 contrast filter and exposed the paper for 55 seconds. I then burned the sky in for 20 seconds to get definition in the sky.

Printed on some cheap variable contrast RC paper and developed in Illford Multigrade developer. I then brewed some strong coffee and stained the print for 20 minutes in the coffee solution to get somewhat of a sepia tone.

I think I got pretty close to the directly scanned negative. I am EXTREMELY new to wet printing though, so I have a huge amount to learn.

Looks great.

wuzet · 08-19-2014, 06:21 PM

MZ-S, K 50/1.2, Agfa Vista Plus 200

skierd · 08-19-2014, 09:55 PM

More from the skate park

Ektachrome 100

RVP 50

bibz · 08-19-2014, 10:01 PM

Theres some incredible work in here. It's making me feel terrible that I can't go out and shoot!

Jonathan Mac · 08-20-2014, 02:34 AM

Originally posted by wuzet

MZ-S, K 50/1.2, Agfa Vista Plus 200

Great colours from that Agfa. I wish I'd taken more photos on film when I was in NY.

**arnold** · 08-20-2014, 06:37 AM - **2 Likes**

Another scan from the past.
Kodachrome slide, Kodak Retinette 1A (50mm f3.5 Reomar Lens) 1968

Swift1 · 08-20-2014, 10:36 AM

Originally posted by arnold

Another scan from the past.
Kodachrome slide, Kodak Retinette 1A (50mm f3.5 Reomar Lens) 1968

Great photo.
The Retinette and Kodachrome did a great job, as did the photographer.

---------- Post added 08-20-2014 at 10:37 AM ----------

Pentax ZX-5n
SMC Pentax-FA 43/1.9 Ltd.
expired Kodak Elitechrome 200
Epson V500

**gofour3** · 08-20-2014, 03:11 PM

Originally posted by arnold

Another scan from the past.
Kodachrome slide, Kodak Retinette 1A (50mm f3.5 Reomar Lens) 1968

Love the "Kodachrome" colours!

Phil.

---------- Post added 08-20-14 at 03:11 PM ----------

Originally posted by wuzet

MZ-S, K 50/1.2, Agfa Vista Plus 200

Nice set!

Phil.

**Jacquot** · 08-20-2014, 03:39 PM

Originally posted by Swift1

Great photo.
The Retinette and Kodachrome did a great job, as did the photographer.

---------- Post added 08-20-2014 at 10:37 AM ----------

Pentax ZX-5n
SMC Pentax-FA 43/1.9 Ltd.
expired Kodak Elitechrome 200
Epson V500

Amazing! Great sky and landscape, and the signs and truck just add that much more. Fantastic color.

Swift1 · 08-20-2014, 03:51 PM

Originally posted by Jacquot

Amazing! Great sky and landscape, and the signs and truck just add that much more. Fantastic color.

Thanks David.
I kinda wish I had been out with a different camera (or wider lens) and non expired film, but you gotta work with what you've got, and I'm happy enough with this shot.

Eyewanders · 08-20-2014, 03:54 PM

Brought out a roll of Velvia 100f for some summertime stills

stevebrot · 08-20-2014, 05:15 PM

Originally posted by Colorado CJ

Thanks everyone!

I had a go with making a wet print of the photo I shot Sunday. This is a direct scan from an 8"x10" wet print I made today. I used a #4 contrast filter and exposed the paper for 55 seconds. I then burned the sky in for 20 seconds to get definition in the sky.

Printed on some cheap variable contrast RC paper and developed in Illford Multigrade developer. I then brewed some strong coffee and stained the print for 20 minutes in the coffee solution to get somewhat of a sepia tone.

I think I got pretty close to the directly scanned negative. I am EXTREMELY new to wet printing though, so I have a huge amount to learn.

You bought a 4x5 enlarger to go with the camera? Now that, my friends, is dedication!

Steve

(...would love to have a 4x5 enlarger, but no place to store/use it...

)

alan_smithee_photos · 08-20-2014, 07:06 PM

K1000, Voigtlander Nokton 58mm 1.4, Portra 160

Colorado CJ · 08-20-2014, 07:12 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

You bought a 4x5 enlarger to go with the camera? Now that, my friends, is dedication!

Steve

(...would love to have a 4x5 enlarger, but no place to store/use it...

)

Yeah, I kind of jumped right in with both feet into film. My whole darkroom cost only $200.00. People are practically GIVING everything away. I bought a Leitz Focomat 1 35mm elarger for $10.00. My 4x5 enlarger is an Omega D5 XL with Chromega timer/power supply and has a color head as well as a diffuser head and came with a 26" x 26" vacuum hold down table, only cost me $90.00! Then the various small things like safe light, tanks, trays, tongs, etc cost another $100.00.

Craingslist is incredible for finding darkroom stuff on the cheap. Those enlargers alone cost thousands just a few years ago.

As for storage, I am working out of my shop's bathroom right now. I have everything set up on a small 2' x 4' table. You could have something as simple as a small cart with all your darkroom stuff on it and wheel it into a bathroom when you want to print. It really doesn't take up that much space. And it is FUN!

I can't afford a high dollar inkjet printer, so most of my images are sent away to be printed somewhere else. The prints I sell I never even see, they just go straight to the customer. With film, I finally have a way to make my own prints, I handle everything from first exposing the film, to the final print. It is a very rewarding experience.

I can't wait to learn more about the darkroom, and build up the skills needed to make good prints.

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08-19-2014, 03:51 PM	#9916
Craftsman Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Traveling Posts: 54	Beautiful job. I really like it. The lone tree on top really makes the photo.

08-19-2014, 04:13 PM	#9917
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by Colorado CJ Thanks everyone! I had a go with making a wet print of the photo I shot Sunday. This is a direct scan from an 8"x10" wet print I made today. I used a #4 contrast filter and exposed the paper for 55 seconds. I then burned the sky in for 20 seconds to get definition in the sky. Printed on some cheap variable contrast RC paper and developed in Illford Multigrade developer. I then brewed some strong coffee and stained the print for 20 minutes in the coffee solution to get somewhat of a sepia tone. I think I got pretty close to the directly scanned negative. I am EXTREMELY new to wet printing though, so I have a huge amount to learn. Looks great.

08-19-2014, 06:21 PM	#9918
wuzet Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Rzeszow / Maidstone Posts: 452	MZ-S, K 50/1.2, Agfa Vista Plus 200

08-19-2014, 09:55 PM	#9919
skierd Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fairbanks, AK Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,472	More from the skate park Ektachrome 100 RVP 50

08-19-2014, 10:01 PM	#9920
bibz Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Newcastle, AU! Posts: 276	Theres some incredible work in here. It's making me feel terrible that I can't go out and shoot!

08-20-2014, 02:34 AM	#9921
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,897	Originally posted by wuzet MZ-S, K 50/1.2, Agfa Vista Plus 200 Great colours from that Agfa. I wish I'd taken more photos on film when I was in NY.

08-20-2014, 06:37 AM - 2 Likes	#9922
arnold Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,294	Another scan from the past. Kodachrome slide, Kodak Retinette 1A (50mm f3.5 Reomar Lens) 1968

08-20-2014, 10:36 AM	#9923
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by arnold Another scan from the past. Kodachrome slide, Kodak Retinette 1A (50mm f3.5 Reomar Lens) 1968 Great photo. The Retinette and Kodachrome did a great job, as did the photographer. ---------- Post added 08-20-2014 at 10:37 AM ---------- Pentax ZX-5n SMC Pentax-FA 43/1.9 Ltd. expired Kodak Elitechrome 200 Epson V500

08-20-2014, 03:11 PM	#9924
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,091	Originally posted by arnold Another scan from the past. Kodachrome slide, Kodak Retinette 1A (50mm f3.5 Reomar Lens) 1968 Love the "Kodachrome" colours! Phil. ---------- Post added 08-20-14 at 03:11 PM ---------- Originally posted by wuzet MZ-S, K 50/1.2, Agfa Vista Plus 200 Nice set! Phil.

08-20-2014, 03:39 PM	#9925
Jacquot Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sun City Center, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,544	Originally posted by Swift1 Great photo. The Retinette and Kodachrome did a great job, as did the photographer. ---------- Post added 08-20-2014 at 10:37 AM ---------- Pentax ZX-5n SMC Pentax-FA 43/1.9 Ltd. expired Kodak Elitechrome 200 Epson V500 Amazing! Great sky and landscape, and the signs and truck just add that much more. Fantastic color.

08-20-2014, 03:51 PM	#9926
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by Jacquot Amazing! Great sky and landscape, and the signs and truck just add that much more. Fantastic color. Thanks David. I kinda wish I had been out with a different camera (or wider lens) and non expired film, but you gotta work with what you've got, and I'm happy enough with this shot.

08-20-2014, 03:54 PM	#9927
Eyewanders Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Land of the Salish Sea Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,343	Brought out a roll of Velvia 100f for some summertime stills

08-20-2014, 05:15 PM	#9928
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Colorado CJ Thanks everyone! I had a go with making a wet print of the photo I shot Sunday. This is a direct scan from an 8"x10" wet print I made today. I used a #4 contrast filter and exposed the paper for 55 seconds. I then burned the sky in for 20 seconds to get definition in the sky. Printed on some cheap variable contrast RC paper and developed in Illford Multigrade developer. I then brewed some strong coffee and stained the print for 20 minutes in the coffee solution to get somewhat of a sepia tone. I think I got pretty close to the directly scanned negative. I am EXTREMELY new to wet printing though, so I have a huge amount to learn. You bought a 4x5 enlarger to go with the camera? Now that, my friends, is dedication! Steve (...would love to have a 4x5 enlarger, but no place to store/use it... )

08-20-2014, 07:06 PM	#9929
alan_smithee_photos Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 844	K1000, Voigtlander Nokton 58mm 1.4, Portra 160

08-20-2014, 07:12 PM	#9930
Colorado CJ Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,429	Originally posted by stevebrot You bought a 4x5 enlarger to go with the camera? Now that, my friends, is dedication! Steve (...would love to have a 4x5 enlarger, but no place to store/use it... ) Yeah, I kind of jumped right in with both feet into film. My whole darkroom cost only $200.00. People are practically GIVING everything away. I bought a Leitz Focomat 1 35mm elarger for $10.00. My 4x5 enlarger is an Omega D5 XL with Chromega timer/power supply and has a color head as well as a diffuser head and came with a 26" x 26" vacuum hold down table, only cost me $90.00! Then the various small things like safe light, tanks, trays, tongs, etc cost another $100.00. Craingslist is incredible for finding darkroom stuff on the cheap. Those enlargers alone cost thousands just a few years ago. As for storage, I am working out of my shop's bathroom right now. I have everything set up on a small 2' x 4' table. You could have something as simple as a small cart with all your darkroom stuff on it and wheel it into a bathroom when you want to print. It really doesn't take up that much space. And it is FUN! I can't afford a high dollar inkjet printer, so most of my images are sent away to be printed somewhere else. The prints I sell I never even see, they just go straight to the customer. With film, I finally have a way to make my own prints, I handle everything from first exposing the film, to the final print. It is a very rewarding experience. I can't wait to learn more about the darkroom, and build up the skills needed to make good prints.