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Swift1 · 06-15-2010, 04:08 PM

I just got my first roll of Kodachrome back from Dwanye's ( expensive if you're doing only 1 roll) so I figured I would revive this thread.
I won't be able to scan till later and I will post the results.

Swift1 · 06-15-2010, 07:20 PM

Here are a couple from that roll.

Pentax SV, Super Takumar 55/1.8, Kodachrome

KJon · 06-16-2010, 04:19 AM

Swift1, nice shots, particularly with a meterless camera. Which brings me to my question; How did you meter?

Best,
Kevin

Swift1 · 06-16-2010, 11:55 AM

Originally posted by KJon

Swift1, nice shots, particularly with a meterless camera. Which brings me to my question; How did you meter?

Best,
Kevin

Thanks Kevin. I have a Gossen Digisix for my 67 and SV.

**ChrisPlatt** · 06-16-2010, 05:02 PM

Scanner settings/tips?

Chris

Swift1 · 06-16-2010, 08:14 PM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

Scanner settings/tips?

Chris

Epson V500 using Epson software in Professional mode.
I did a prescan with the Autoexposure set at the middle and then using the color/lighting curve tool, starting with a linear line I pulled the red and blue down a bit at the middle and then push lighting up a bit in the middle. I saved that and applied it to all subsequent shots. This was a good starting point for most of the shots. I did some very slight adjustments from there for a few shots depending on the exposure or if I wanted more contrast.

Valder · 06-21-2010, 10:04 AM

I only shot Kodachrome once. Bought a roll in 2003 and tried it out. At the time I had the Minolta Scan Elite II and it didn't do very well with the film so I didn't shoot it again.

Had a few shots scan OK.

Darrin

Last edited by Valder; 06-21-2010 at 12:41 PM.

**ChrisPlatt** · 06-21-2010, 11:44 AM

IMO Kodachrome 200 just didn't have the classic "Kodachrome look".
But a friend of mine loved it and shot lots...

Chris

gokenin · 06-22-2010, 05:44 PM

I was wondering for the people that have shot with this film would you say that the slide or film versions is better or are they equal in quality?

stevebrot · 06-22-2010, 05:50 PM

Originally posted by gokenin

I was wondering for the people that have shot with this film would you say that the slide or film versions is better or are they equal in quality?

All Kodachrome is slide film. That is the significance of the "-chrome" suffix.

Steve

gokenin · 06-22-2010, 06:03 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

All Kodachrome is slide film. That is the significance of the "-chrome" suffix.

Steve

thanks for the answer

newpentaxman · 09-15-2010, 09:36 PM

i shot some really great flower shots with k64 metering it at 100asa for saturation .i have about four roles of expired k64 and one k200. i'm toying with the idea of giving them a try.

**ChrisPlatt** · 10-04-2010, 07:33 AM

I was looking forward to using my last few rolls of Kodachrome Columbus Day weekend Upstate.
Unfortunately my car broke down and now finances do not permit me to carry out my plan.

Chris

womble · 10-04-2010, 09:35 AM

I got a roll back today but they are all boring work shots. I'll scan/post some from the other rolls when they get back from Lausanne.

K.

stevebrot · 10-04-2010, 09:54 AM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

I was looking forward to using my last few rolls of Kodachrome Columbus Day weekend Upstate.
Unfortunately my car broke down and now finances do not permit me to carry out my plan.

Chris

That is a shame. Good luck with getting the car fixed!

I wish my excuse was as good as yours. I was planning on finishing up my last roll this last weekend. I was with a friend at a very photogenic location, but did very little shooting. Sometimes you feel the need and sometimes you don't.

Steve

06-15-2010, 07:20 PM	#32
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Here are a couple from that roll. Pentax SV, Super Takumar 55/1.8, Kodachrome Pentax SV, Super Takumar 55/1.8, Kodachrome

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06-15-2010, 04:08 PM	#31
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	I just got my first roll of Kodachrome back from Dwanye's ( expensive if you're doing only 1 roll) so I figured I would revive this thread. I won't be able to scan till later and I will post the results.

06-16-2010, 04:19 AM	#33
KJon Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Connecticut, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 542	Swift1, nice shots, particularly with a meterless camera. Which brings me to my question; How did you meter? Best, Kevin

06-16-2010, 11:55 AM	#34
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by KJon Swift1, nice shots, particularly with a meterless camera. Which brings me to my question; How did you meter? Best, Kevin Thanks Kevin. I have a Gossen Digisix for my 67 and SV.

06-16-2010, 05:02 PM	#35
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,702	Scanner settings/tips? Chris

06-16-2010, 08:14 PM	#36
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt Scanner settings/tips? Chris Epson V500 using Epson software in Professional mode. I did a prescan with the Autoexposure set at the middle and then using the color/lighting curve tool, starting with a linear line I pulled the red and blue down a bit at the middle and then push lighting up a bit in the middle. I saved that and applied it to all subsequent shots. This was a good starting point for most of the shots. I did some very slight adjustments from there for a few shots depending on the exposure or if I wanted more contrast.

06-21-2010, 10:04 AM	#37
Valder Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Somewhere near Kodak Posts: 28	I only shot Kodachrome once. Bought a roll in 2003 and tried it out. At the time I had the Minolta Scan Elite II and it didn't do very well with the film so I didn't shoot it again. Had a few shots scan OK. Darrin Last edited by Valder; 06-21-2010 at 12:41 PM.

06-21-2010, 11:44 AM	#38
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,702	IMO Kodachrome 200 just didn't have the classic "Kodachrome look". But a friend of mine loved it and shot lots... Chris

06-22-2010, 05:44 PM	#39
gokenin Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: lowell,ma Posts: 1,899	I was wondering for the people that have shot with this film would you say that the slide or film versions is better or are they equal in quality?

06-22-2010, 05:50 PM	#40
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007 Original Poster	Originally posted by gokenin I was wondering for the people that have shot with this film would you say that the slide or film versions is better or are they equal in quality? All Kodachrome is slide film. That is the significance of the "-chrome" suffix. Steve

06-22-2010, 06:03 PM	#41
gokenin Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: lowell,ma Posts: 1,899	Originally posted by stevebrot All Kodachrome is slide film. That is the significance of the "-chrome" suffix. Steve thanks for the answer

09-15-2010, 09:36 PM	#42
newpentaxman Inactive Account Join Date: May 2010 Location: ohio Posts: 218	i shot some really great flower shots with k64 metering it at 100asa for saturation .i have about four roles of expired k64 and one k200. i'm toying with the idea of giving them a try.

10-04-2010, 07:33 AM	#43
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,702	I was looking forward to using my last few rolls of Kodachrome Columbus Day weekend Upstate. Unfortunately my car broke down and now finances do not permit me to carry out my plan. Chris

10-04-2010, 09:35 AM	#44
womble Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hertfordshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,324	I got a roll back today but they are all boring work shots. I'll scan/post some from the other rolls when they get back from Lausanne. K.

10-04-2010, 09:54 AM	#45
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007 Original Poster	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt I was looking forward to using my last few rolls of Kodachrome Columbus Day weekend Upstate. Unfortunately my car broke down and now finances do not permit me to carry out my plan. Chris That is a shame. Good luck with getting the car fixed! I wish my excuse was as good as yours. I was planning on finishing up my last roll this last weekend. I was with a friend at a very photogenic location, but did very little shooting. Sometimes you feel the need and sometimes you don't. Steve

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