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Zav · 08-21-2009, 12:40 PM

This may not be the right section for this short story, if not, moderators, feel free to do your job

First of all, I have to warn you, there may not be a single picture in this thread, but anyway, I want to share this story with you.

When I came back to Réunion Island, my mother saw me shooting films. "Is this b&w?" she asked, "yeah, a cheap b&w chinese roll I bought when I was in BJ". "Oh, did you know that I purchased a good b&w film a few years ago because I wished to take pictures of the family? I planned to ask your aunt for her camera and shoot the whole family".
I was intrigated: "Is the film lost or what?". "I think it is in the closet near the stairs".
I took a look and found a roll of Kodak TMAX400 expired in 2005. "Damned! Mum was really looking for something, buying a pro film".

Yesterday, I finished the shantou era film loaded in my MZ-50. I took the TMAX400 roll, loaded it in my camera, I put the FA77ltd on and handed it to my mother. "Mum, I think it's time to accomplish what you bought this film for".
Tomorrow, we're going to see family. I don't know what will be the result, I don't know if this TMAX is still ok, but, what I know is that I will help my mother make her wish comes true.

Thanks for reading

Nesster · 08-21-2009, 12:54 PM

The film should still be good, and the photos with that lens ought to be spectacular!

I wonder what your aunt's camera is?

Zav · 08-21-2009, 01:03 PM

Hey hey, we'll know when it will be over

My aunt owns a Nikon F...something! Knowing her, it must be a good camera.

titrisol · 08-22-2009, 09:22 AM

TMAX is a good film, but since it has been expired for a while overexpose 1/2 stop
Nothing special about a Nikon F compared to a Pentax, both take good pcitures

is not the arrow, is the indian shooting it kemo sabe

séamuis · 08-23-2009, 06:58 AM

Originally posted by titrisol

TMAX is a good film, but since it has been expired for a while overexpose 1/2 stop
Nothing special about a Nikon F compared to a Pentax, both take good pcitures

is not the arrow, is the indian shooting it kemo sabe

I disagree, the F is certainly a special camera.

cupic · 08-23-2009, 07:18 AM

Titanium shutter good I say

cheers

**Kerrowdown** · 08-23-2009, 11:00 AM

Take some modern in date stock film with you too, just in case.

Zav · 08-23-2009, 11:24 AM

Hey hey, I have some Neopan 1600 in my bag

08-21-2009, 12:40 PM	#1
Zav Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,371	A mother wish This may not be the right section for this short story, if not, moderators, feel free to do your job First of all, I have to warn you, there may not be a single picture in this thread, but anyway, I want to share this story with you. When I came back to Réunion Island, my mother saw me shooting films. "Is this b&w?" she asked, "yeah, a cheap b&w chinese roll I bought when I was in BJ". "Oh, did you know that I purchased a good b&w film a few years ago because I wished to take pictures of the family? I planned to ask your aunt for her camera and shoot the whole family". I was intrigated: "Is the film lost or what?". "I think it is in the closet near the stairs". I took a look and found a roll of Kodak TMAX400 expired in 2005. "Damned! Mum was really looking for something, buying a pro film". Yesterday, I finished the shantou era film loaded in my MZ-50. I took the TMAX400 roll, loaded it in my camera, I put the FA77ltd on and handed it to my mother. "Mum, I think it's time to accomplish what you bought this film for". Tomorrow, we're going to see family. I don't know what will be the result, I don't know if this TMAX is still ok, but, what I know is that I will help my mother make her wish comes true. Thanks for reading

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08-21-2009, 12:54 PM	#2
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	The film should still be good, and the photos with that lens ought to be spectacular! I wonder what your aunt's camera is?

08-21-2009, 01:03 PM	#3
Zav Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,371 Original Poster	Hey hey, we'll know when it will be over My aunt owns a Nikon F...something! Knowing her, it must be a good camera.

08-22-2009, 09:22 AM	#4
titrisol Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In the most populated state... state of denial Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,854	TMAX is a good film, but since it has been expired for a while overexpose 1/2 stop Nothing special about a Nikon F compared to a Pentax, both take good pcitures is not the arrow, is the indian shooting it kemo sabe

08-23-2009, 06:58 AM	#5
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	Originally posted by titrisol TMAX is a good film, but since it has been expired for a while overexpose 1/2 stop Nothing special about a Nikon F compared to a Pentax, both take good pcitures is not the arrow, is the indian shooting it kemo sabe I disagree, the F is certainly a special camera.

08-23-2009, 07:18 AM	#6
cupic Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia-NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,824	Titanium shutter good I say cheers

08-23-2009, 11:00 AM	#7
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,864	Take some modern in date stock film with you too, just in case.

08-23-2009, 11:24 AM	#8
Zav Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,371 Original Poster	Hey hey, I have some Neopan 1600 in my bag

A mother wish

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