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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
11-15-2010, 04:52 AM
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It's back! Collected it today from Cameraworld (minus it's new batteries..) and I've put a roll of Ilford C-41 B&W in rated at ISO400. I've made five exposures so far and I'm really enjoying slowing down and concentrating.
The lens didn't get cleaned and is fungussy, so I'm on the lookout for a replacement. Everything seems to work OK. The meter agrees with my iphone lightmeter and my Canon 350D too.
But, you know the best bit? Apart from the huge bright viewfinder and solid feel of it? The CLUNK you get when the shutter releases.
It's a good feeling, resurrecting an old camera. I wonder how many great shots it's (never) taken?
Film is officially great!
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
11-12-2010, 07:32 AM
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The ME-F only rates to ISO1600, so I'd have to manually adjust my exposure to suit I guess.
I'm going to start out with some Tri-X 400 and see how it goes. If it's under indoors, then so be it.
Out of interest, how did you work out the shutter speeds under those generic conditions? That's something that would be really useful for a newbie like me to get to grips with..
Thanks again,
Gary
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
11-11-2010, 12:39 PM
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Thanks for all your useful advice. The camera should be back with me over the weekend, as apparently it's fixed :-)
I'm having some difficulty in choosing a film though. I want to do low light indoor stuff and some general walkabout outdoors. Flash is a no go area (because I don't have one..). Seems that ilfords 3200 film looks good for indoors but may well too fast for outdoors. Of course, in the digital world, this isn't a problem.
What's the recommended approach? Plan carefully and take a handful of films out? Slow faster films down with ND's? And what about c41 b&w? Is it any good?
Thanks for the filter info too, I shall pick up some red/yellow and orange when I go to collect the camera.
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
10-17-2010, 07:49 AM
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Well, result! The seller has refunded me the purchase price, so the camera's cost me nothing. I should know in a few days what the repair bill is to get it to 100% condition.
Can someone recommend me some good wide, standard and telephoto zoom lenses for this please? I guess that Cosina is truly bin fodder!
:-)
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
10-15-2010, 08:52 AM
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I took it to CameraWorld in Chelmsford today who have sent it off to a repair man to quote. They reckon up to about £60 to get it in tip top shape, CLA'd with new seals. I paid £7 for it with a lens (which looks a bit fungusy..), and whilst I wasn't really looking to pay for a repair, I'll at least get a report on it before committing to any expense. If I do have it fixed, then I think it'll be a nice camera. It certainly feels nice to use, lightweight and easy to carry everywhere (which is just perfect for the 365 project I have in mind)
According to the shop, the guy is very good with old stuff (some of the staff send their old film stuff to him) and they seemed to think it was worth getting done. They graded it as being in very good condition. Certainly the electrics all work and the meter seems accurate. I guess spending a few quid on it should mean that I get the best benefit out of doing this project and I'll know that any deficiency in the images is a result of a lack of skill on my part :-)
I'm missing it already and I've not even got an exposure out of it yet!
Watch this space.
Gary
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
10-15-2010, 01:35 AM
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OK, it's arrived and we've not got off to a great start..
Mirror stuck in the up position and everything jammed. Got it freed up eventually, popped in some batteries, and the meter seems to work OK, though I can only get the shutter to fire occasionally. Seems that the cocking mechanism is knackered. Sometimes it'll wind on several times before cocking the shutter, sometimes straight away. Oh, and there's foam goo all along the edge of the mirror where the foam's breaking down.
I tried a film in it and of course, the shutter didn't want to cock AT ALL! So, at least I have a scrap film to learn how to load onto a spiral.
Any ideas on this shutter cocking problem or is it just fit for the bin?
Gary
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
10-13-2010, 06:13 AM
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Hi all, having been raised on a strict diet of shooting a Digital SLR the Canon way, I've decided to go back to basics and see if what I've learned will work the old way with film.
I've picked up an ME-F with a Cosina 50mm f2.0 for less than the price of a roll of Ilford Delta, and I'm wondering where to start. I'm very used to using manual modes, so technically the ME-F shouldn't present me with too many challenges.
What do I need to look out for on the camera when it arrives to check it all works properly?
I'm aiming to do a Photo 365 using this camera and black and white film which I'm also hoping to self develop. This way I'm hoping to hone the skills I've learned so far around metering, composition and become a better photographer by learning new ones around developing film and how to work within the confines of a few preselected parameters i.e. film speed, fixed focal length, limitations on shutter speed, a fixed number of exposures, film costs etc.
I'd be very grateful for any tips you'd like to pass on or any suggestions as to the use of this type of equipment. I gather the 50mm Cosina isn't that well regarded and I have my eye on an SMCP-A 50mm f1.2...
Many thanks,
Gary
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
10-13-2010, 06:12 AM
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Hi there, new member and awaiting delivery of an ME-F with Cosina 50mm f2 to start learning film and honing my skills with an analogue Photo 365.
Great forum :-)
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
10-13-2010, 04:43 AM
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Hi all, having been raised on a strict diet of shooting a Digital SLR the Canon way, I've decided to go back to basics and see if what I've learned will work the old way with film.
I've picked up an ME-F with a Cosina 50mm f2.0 for less than the price of a roll of Ilford Delta, and I'm wondering where to start. I'm very used to using manual modes, so technically the ME-F shouldn't present me with too many challenges.
What do I need to look out for on the camera when it arrives to check it all works properly?
I'm aiming to do a Photo 365 using this camera and black and white film which I'm also hoping to self develop. This way I'm hoping to hone the skills I've learned so far around metering, composition and become a better photographer by learning new ones around developing film and how to work within the confines of a few preselected parameters i.e. film speed, fixed focal length, limitations on shutter speed, a fixed number of exposures, film costs etc.
I'd be very grateful for any tips you'd like to pass on or any suggestions as to the use of this type of equipment. I gather the 50mm Cosina isn't that well regarded and I have my eye on an SMCP-A 50mm f1.2...
Many thanks,
Gary
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