Ektar for Birding

little laker · 01-25-2010, 10:08 AM

I was out walking the other day, with a roll of Ektar in my camera. Although I know that it should be among the worst films for Birding (being so slow) I couldn't help but try capturing a few of their pictures. I'm glad that I did.

Although I had about 4, out of 6 turn out, this is my favorite, and reminds me of a painting.

and a crop of the duck.

Other than re-sized, and converted from TIFF to JPG the shot is un-edited in any way (even in the lab)

The more that I use this film the more that I like it

Jonson PL · 01-25-2010, 10:46 AM

You did well. I like this shot. And panning with trees in the background often do not turn out good

jzietman · 01-25-2010, 01:38 PM

Beautiful shot! I'll definitely be picking up Ektar soon, you all are making it look amazing.

little laker · 01-25-2010, 11:09 PM

I probably should have mentioned, I was using a screwmount Pentacon 135mm f2.8, wide open. I haven't the faintest idea what the shutter speed was, however it was overcast conditions so it was slower than I would have usually wanted.

If I can find someone locally to develop it in a wet lab I might just get it done there.
The scan I did was a high res, 16 bit TIFF, so I imagine I could just print off a poster size.... but I'd like to see what a real enlargement looks like

Originally posted by Jonson PL

You did well. I like this shot. And panning with trees in the background often do not turn out good

Thanks Jonson

Originally posted by jzietman

Beautiful shot! I'll definitely be picking up Ektar soon, you all are making it look amazing.

Thanks jzietman,
There's a good chance that you'll like Ektar, once you try it.
However, it sounds like taking it to anything other than Pro labs has inconsistent results.
So if you don't have a pro lab, in your area please do yourself a favor when you shoot it and send the rolls off to a trusted company like Dwayne's

01-25-2010, 10:08 AM	#1
little laker Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,697	Ektar for Birding I was out walking the other day, with a roll of Ektar in my camera. Although I know that it should be among the worst films for Birding (being so slow) I couldn't help but try capturing a few of their pictures. I'm glad that I did. Although I had about 4, out of 6 turn out, this is my favorite, and reminds me of a painting. and a crop of the duck. Other than re-sized, and converted from TIFF to JPG the shot is un-edited in any way (even in the lab) The more that I use this film the more that I like it

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01-25-2010, 10:46 AM	#2
Jonson PL Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Copenhagen Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,842	You did well. I like this shot. And panning with trees in the background often do not turn out good

01-25-2010, 01:38 PM	#3
jzietman Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Salem, MA / New York City, NY Posts: 224	Beautiful shot! I'll definitely be picking up Ektar soon, you all are making it look amazing.

01-25-2010, 11:09 PM	#4
little laker Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,697 Original Poster	I probably should have mentioned, I was using a screwmount Pentacon 135mm f2.8, wide open. I haven't the faintest idea what the shutter speed was, however it was overcast conditions so it was slower than I would have usually wanted. If I can find someone locally to develop it in a wet lab I might just get it done there. The scan I did was a high res, 16 bit TIFF, so I imagine I could just print off a poster size.... but I'd like to see what a real enlargement looks like Originally posted by Jonson PL You did well. I like this shot. And panning with trees in the background often do not turn out good Thanks Jonson Originally posted by jzietman Beautiful shot! I'll definitely be picking up Ektar soon, you all are making it look amazing. Thanks jzietman, There's a good chance that you'll like Ektar, once you try it. However, it sounds like taking it to anything other than Pro labs has inconsistent results. So if you don't have a pro lab, in your area please do yourself a favor when you shoot it and send the rolls off to a trusted company like Dwayne's