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Forum: Post Your Photos!
03-11-2023, 08:34 AM
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Very nice sequence! I love RWBs. They are my all time favorite bird.
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Forum: Winners' Showcase
03-09-2023, 08:09 AM
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Such a great perspective!
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
03-07-2023, 08:04 PM
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There is indeed a demand for simple P&S cameras AND simple SLR film cameras. I've been buying some cameras on Ebay and subsequently visiting my local photo shop for supplies, gear etc. I almost always see a gen-z human interested in "getting into shooting pictures with a film camera which I've never done". They sell used gear and I've witness several closed sales along with film, bags etc.
Another attraction with the zoomers are vintage 120 film cameras. Lots of that going on.
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Forum: Vintage Cameras and Equipment
03-05-2023, 10:53 AM
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I developed the roll of 120 I shot last week. LOTS of light leaks, most likely bellows. It showed up most when I was in full sun. White streaks at angles on the negatives.
This one was OK because it was facing away from the sun.
It's a quick and dirty bit of digital processing I did of a phone camera shot of a 120 negative. I held it up to blue sky when I took it, desaturated it on the phone app then emailed it to myself. Opened in PS, inverted and changed mode to monochrome, saved and opened in LR to tweak the exposure, black, white, shadows etc.
Fun
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
03-04-2023, 05:03 PM
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Kodak Gold 200 "pushed" to 400.
I shot the roll at 200 by mistake, but it got developed as 200. So, I bumped it in PS.
I'm pleased with the results. This really captures the cats true colors.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
02-22-2023, 05:08 AM
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Getting two at once is a bonus!
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
02-20-2023, 12:19 PM
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This was in our front yard. It's eating a small chicken.
Panasonic HC-V770
f/3.5 1/60
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
02-19-2023, 07:59 PM
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SMC = Super Multi Coated. Nice!
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
02-19-2023, 12:34 PM
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That Takumar is worth the price of admission on that deal. Those are some great lenses. Does it say "Super Multi Coated" or Just Takumar?
From camera-wiki.org:
The light meter was modified by the addition of a 3rd cell, which acts as a switch when there is no light. The meter is constantly on but there when the light is at EV2 or less it switches off, so it is important to keep the lens cap on when the camera is not in use, in order to conserve the battery.
I have two Spotmatics, SPII and SP 500 and I love them for the M42 Takumar lenses that you can use with them.
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Forum: Vintage Cameras and Equipment
02-19-2023, 12:25 PM
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The roll of 620 was given to me and I loaded it up for fun just to see if it would work.
Yes I have had some round dots show up on the film from the red window. I darkened it up a bit with a red Sharpie. I should indeed cover it with black tape like you do. I did note that it's easy to over expose with this camera due the film sensitivity. I shot a roll of HP5 ISO 400 fully stopped down in most exposures. I plan on developing it in D76 for 9 minutes. I'll initially scan for proof then do contact prints from the negs.
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Forum: Vintage Cameras and Equipment
02-19-2023, 08:10 AM
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I found a Kodak No 2 Folding Autographic in an antique store and tried running an old expired roll of 620 film through it. The film was fogged.
The bellows on that camera were in pretty rough shape with some separation at the seam where the fabric overlaps on the under side of the bellows.
So I searched Ebay and found one with the original owner manual. I used the main camera/bellows from that one and joined it up with the film back from the first one I bought because it was in better shape and still had the stylus.
120 film will fit and wind in this camera on the 120 spools so I ran off a test roll. The attached pic is a negative scan at different aperture settings developed in D76 for 9 minutes. You can see that there was a light leak that fogged the film in the lower right area. This was from the window on the back where you would write your info with the stylus on the original Autographic film.
Yesterday I modified the film back by adding a layer of 1mm light seal foam on the inside covering over the autographic window opening to eliminate the light leak. I have a roll of 120 loaded up and I'm shooting some photos to see if I got rid of the leaks.
Shutter speeds are 1/25, B, T, and 1/50. I measured the speed at 1/50 and my tester reported back 1/38. I'm shooting this roll at this speed and using a light meter to help calculate f stops.
The aperture on this model is not marked in f numbers. It reads 1 NEARVIEW PORTRAIT, 2 AVERAGE VIEW, 3 DISTANT VIEW, 4 CLOUDS MARINE
I'm guessing from the size of the iris in relation to lens opening that these correlate to f/16, 8, 5.6 and 4.
The viewfinder is quite small and hard to see in full daylight so I designed and 3D printed a nifty little hood for it that friction fits on top. (makes it look a bit like a steam locomotive) I plan on making a second version with a magnifying lens in the top portion.
It's a neat little camera. It fit's easily in a pocket when folded up and has two tripod mounts. I find it easier to shoot with if I install a small travel tripod on it as a steady counterweight.
Once I expose this roll I'll post pics in this thread.
More info on this camera can be found here: Autographic - Camera-wiki.org - The free camera encyclopedia |
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
02-18-2023, 11:25 AM
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Go back and read my post again. The SELLER said the shutter speeds were the same not me.
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
02-17-2023, 08:52 PM
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I totally don't have a problem with that. :D
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
02-17-2023, 03:25 PM
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I picked this up on Ebay for $20 and it works perfect! No flaws, no problems, light seals all good, mirror and prism very clean. Shutter speeds all test on the mark!
Description on Ebay read as follows:
Pentax ME Super SLR 35mm Film Camera Body FOR PARTS / REPAIR ONLY.
The shutter does fire but when batteries are inserted it doesn’t seem to affect the shutter speed I think the meter isn’t working.
Battery door is difficult to open.
I installed 2 new batteries and everything worked which tells me that the seller had them in backwards. I had a feeling and that's why I bought it!
A bit of graphite lube fixed the battery door issue.
I bought it to add to the other Pentax cameras I have (SPII, SP500, MX) all of which are mechanical. This is from a time when Pentax went electrotonic with shutter operation. They were made from 1979 - 1984.
Looking forward to shooting with it. :)
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Forum: Vintage Cameras and Equipment
02-16-2023, 11:02 AM
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This morning I picked up a Takumar 500mm lens in "inoperable" condition. No other details were given. Asking price was $100 or make offer. After a few back and forth offers and counter offers, I bought it for $88.
I should have it next week sometime and I'm looking forward to my first full-on tear down of a lens. My guess is the aperture or focus is stuck. The glass and barrels looked good in the pictures.
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
02-15-2023, 05:19 AM
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I have two Spotmatics, SPII and SP500. Love them both. Yours is truly impressive. Congratulations.
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
02-14-2023, 07:49 PM
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If you mean polycontrast filters, none.
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
02-14-2023, 05:26 AM
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Pentax MX, Tokina SD 28-70mm 1:3.5-4.5
Ilford HP5 printed on Ilford Multigrade
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Forum: Film Processing, Scanning, and Darkroom
02-13-2023, 11:06 AM
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Safelite is a plastic dome type with brown filter. 15 watt bulb and it seems to work pretty well to light up the whole place and it's on a separate switch on the wall. Another switch turns on the overhead white light. Very handy. I do have a vent fan in the ceiling that I can switch on when needed. I periodically open the door and let a little fresh air in. The prints get washed in the tub in a tray with a couple of holes in it for drainage. I just toss them in there and let them set for 15 to 20 minutes. I dry them between two towels then lay them in my office to dry. Using ilford multigrade RC paper.
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
02-13-2023, 06:29 AM
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Yashica Mat
Yashica Mat
Ilford HP5, D76 developer
Ilford Multigrade Pearl, Dektol developer
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
02-12-2023, 06:05 PM
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One of my neighbor's goats that I love taking photos of.
Pentax MX, Tokina SD 28-70mm 1:3.5-4.5
Ilford HP5 printed on Ilford Multigrade
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Forum: Film Processing, Scanning, and Darkroom
02-12-2023, 05:10 PM
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Best part is not having to leave the room to pee! ;)
---------- Post added 02-12-23 at 05:23 PM ----------
Here's several from today's session.
Printed from 35mm HP5 negs on 4x5 Ilford MG Pearl, Dektol developer, no MC filters used. Straight scans from the prints with Epson V37.
This goat is my favorite.
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Forum: Film Processing, Scanning, and Darkroom
02-12-2023, 10:25 AM
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This is my home darkroom setup. Everything stores neatly in the rolling cabinet under the enlarger. A couple pieces of 1/4" hard board covers the tub and sink increasing horizontal work space. When I'm done, things go back in the cabinet and get wheeled into the spare guest bedroom.
Spending some time in there today printing some 35mm HP5 negs.
Incidentally, my wife found this Omega C700 in a thrift store for $40. It came with a 35mm neg carrier. She's the best, always on the lookout for me. :D
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Forum: Repairs and Warranty Service
02-09-2023, 11:36 AM
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