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Forum: Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Other Camera Brands
2 Days Ago
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X-H1 with Pentacon 30mm f3.5
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Forum: Film Processing, Scanning, and Darkroom
01-03-2024, 06:01 PM
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I've recently been going through this same process.
I found an Astron Slide Duplicator on ebay. It's M42 hardware, and since I have a few M42 lenses, ....
The setup that works for me is: camera/spacer (for macro)/lens/Astron duplicator.
I'm using a Pentax 55mm/f1.8 set at f8 ... I figured this would give the best sharpness and focus.
A 30mm macro spacer gave the best image size. I opted for maximum image size to the sensor, so no frills outside the image.
Once set up and focussed, I just set custom white balance against the front white window.
Regarding the optimal resolution size, IMO that depends solely on the size of the final prints.
I've used 24MP as it allows me the option later to print larger or to crop.
This article gives a quick rundown on the recommended resolution to print size.
Megapixels vs. Print Size - How Big Can You Print? - Digital Photography Live
For processing the negatives, I'm using Darktable.
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Forum: Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Other Camera Brands
12-09-2023, 08:53 PM
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X-S series are not weatherproofed ... perhaps the X-S30 will be.
An X-M2 would be a nice nice addition to the Fujifilm range .... but I'm not holding my breath.
(i.e. an X-M1 with weather sealing, custom settings on the PASM dial, customisable back button dials, M-C-S switch.)
Even the 27mm f2.8 pancake looks chunky on the X-M1, and without the viewfinder (= lifting camera to the eye) I largely snap incognito.
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Forum: Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Other Camera Brands
04-21-2023, 10:06 PM
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X-H1 with Pentax SMC Takumar 55mm/f1.8
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Forum: Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Other Camera Brands
04-11-2023, 12:08 AM
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X-M1 with Pentacon 30mm f3.5 and tilt adapter
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Forum: Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Other Camera Brands
03-31-2022, 07:05 PM
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This little flower was 7mm wide. 45mm extension tube used for macro.
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Forum: Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Other Camera Brands
10-10-2021, 06:43 AM
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X-H1 with Takumar SMC 55mm F1.8
On tripod, using panorama mode.
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
09-19-2021, 10:17 PM
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Firstly, I should admit I've never owned a Pentax camera. :eek:
My 'film' days were with a Nikon FG. I went digital (2 decades ago) with a Sigma SD14, and recently have upgraded to a Fujifilm X-H1.
With the digital era I have had a few Pentax M42 lenses.
Current M42's I have are: Pentacon 30mm F3.5, Pentax SMC Takumar 50mm F1.8 (this is a great lens), and a Takumar 135mm F3.5.
There's something magical about the look of old glass on a new camera.
I have lurked here for a long time, but not registered.
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