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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
05-09-2014, 07:28 AM
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Both of the big pro labs in my town charge around $10 a roll these days for develop only. It sucks. The prices have been steadily climbing. Are there reliable mail order places I can trust with my negatives that will save me money?
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
01-26-2014, 12:49 PM
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Some recent shots from a trip around the states. I am not totally content with the scanning/editing on these yet, but still felt like sharing something.
Hasselblad 500 CM/Zeiss Planar 80mm T* w/ Fuji Astia 100:
North Carolina-
(I think I need to try to redo the adjustments on this one)
Also in NC, despite the piano being from Chicago, where I also visited-
Chicago in the middle of the night in a windy snowstorm-
And some 35mm, Pentax ME Super, Pentax-M 20mm f/4, with Fuji Provia 400x (pushed to 800):
Still in Chicago, Mucca Pazza at the Double Door on NYE-
(I was highly intoxicated partially due to a spirit popular in the city of Chicago called "Malort" for these photos)
I still have a lot more to edit/scan from NY, NC and Chicago. Back to work... Thanks for looking!
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
01-20-2014, 04:49 PM
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wkraus - I don't use a Coolscan or Vuescan, but I'd still be interested in hearing if others are as well. I always struggle with scanning, it is often the bane of my film photography hobby.
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
01-16-2014, 08:54 AM
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Thank you all for the suggestions. It sounds like getting the ME super fixed is my best bet. I might also check out the Super Program as well just to see if there are any features I would use. Thanks again!
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
01-15-2014, 05:24 PM
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I am familiar with Eric. He CLA'd my k1000 a few years ago. I guess I just wanted to see if there's another model out there to buy and send to Eric that might exceed the quality and capability of the ME Super. I should add that I like to shoot at night and I like to let the ME Super guess on auto exposure (it does quite well) and wondered if any other models are as good or better in that respect. I'm still a novice compared to people around here and figured it would be worth asking. Maybe repairing the current camera is the way to go after all.
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
01-15-2014, 04:44 PM
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I posted this in the film photos thread and received some helpful responses, but it seems as though this type of question warranted its own thread. Here's my post:
Hey folks, looking for an opinion. Sorry if this is the wrong place, but this is the only thread I'm familiar with. I've been shooting with my ME Super for a couple of years now, and on a recent trip around the country, it started to freeze up on me, meaning I would fire the shutter and it would stay open for minutes until finally randomly freeing up. It only happened once or twice initially, but by the end of the trip, it was doing it consistently and I had to stop shooting with that camera. I'm not even sure a CLA would fix this issue, and I'm not even sure it's worth the ~$100 to get a CLA on a ME Super. So, my question is this: If I were to buy a new camera, what would you all recommend? What is one of the best quality Pentax film cameras of this type (manual/auto, aperture priority, etc.) that's going to last? I know of the LX, but I'm not looking to spend $500 on a manual focus film camera. What are some other options? Thanks for any suggestions.
Responses were:
wkraus: "I think your request would warrant a new thread in the Pentax Film SLR Discussion forum--that would probably get you more attention.
I'm not sure if there really is a model that will give you all you're asking for. The most reliable old cameras would be the all mechanical models without auto exposure. If you want what you have been used to, another ME Super would be a cheap option. I have no experience with that model. In the 1980s I used a Super A (Super Program in the US?) along with my MX. I bought it for the TTL flash function which was great (better in fact than the current P-TTL flash with its considerable delay). However, in comparison with the MX I had a significantly higher number of shots with camera motion blur--apparently due to less efficient mirror/shutter dampening. And I noticed that the 1/125 was in fact closer to 1/100, something which the metering system took into account, so it was intentional--probably because they did not manage to get the 1/125 flash sync that they promised.
The LX (which I used next) is a great camera by any standards, although it might need servicing (but you have Eric over there, I'm quite jealous for that!). You should be able to get one for $200 to 300, unless it has to be near-mint.
In the 1990s I got a Z-1p (PZ-1p in the US) which is a great camera too but rather big in comparison to other Pentax models. Some people consider it ugly too, but I never had a camera that fit better into my hands. Later I also used a MZ-5n which is lovely--elegant, compact and offers all you can ask for in a film camera except the possibility to use lenses without an aperture ring in manual mode (which the Z-1p or Z-1 can handle). However, it is not very solid and tends to have problems with the mirror getting stuck. I'm afraid that all the later Pentax models are less durable than the old all-metal manual models. Hope that helps!"
aurele: "So far, the SuperA has been a work horse for me. It work with all lenses, whether or not it have an aperture ring.
An issue can occure however : half pressing the shutter button can not start the metering in some case (short raison : some grease preventing the contact to happen).
The other body is the MZ-5n. Very simple, quite efficient. It can use a grip that allow the use of standard AA batterie. Lightweight. Supercheap and widely available. and so on.
An issue can occure : sticky shutter / sticky mirror as Wkraus explained it."
Does anybody have anything else to add? Thanks for any suggestions.
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
01-15-2014, 04:33 PM
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So sorry to offend. I'll take it elsewhere.
Thanks to those of you who were helpful.
edit: Sorry if that seemed disingenuous, I didn't intend it to be. I am making a thread for my question. Thanks again to aurele and wkraus.
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
01-15-2014, 07:50 AM
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Hey folks, looking for an opinion. Sorry if this is the wrong place, but this is the only thread I'm familiar with. I've been shooting with my ME Super for a couple of years now, and on a recent trip around the country, it started to freeze up on me, meaning I would fire the shutter and it would stay open for minutes until finally randomly freeing up. It only happened once or twice initially, but by the end of the trip, it was doing it consistently and I had to stop shooting with that camera. I'm not even sure a CLA would fix this issue, and I'm not even sure it's worth the ~$100 to get a CLA on a ME Super. So, my question is this: If I were to buy a new camera, what would you all recommend? What is one of the best quality Pentax film cameras of this type (manual/auto, aperture priority, etc.) that's going to last? I know of the LX, but I'm not looking to spend $500 on a manual focus film camera. What are some other options? Thanks for any suggestions. I should have some shots to post soon, lots of scanning ahead...
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
07-31-2013, 02:11 PM
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Thanks Phil! this is not the first time I've heard this recommendation, so I think I will do my best to make it happen. It sounds awesome. I assume it's easy enough to use a tripod on the boat. Do they stop and let you off at certain points to take more time with certain buildings or areas, or is it all on the boat?
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
07-31-2013, 06:59 AM
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Any folks from Chicago in here? I'm heading there this weekend for the first time, wondering if there are any "off the beaten path" areas I should check out for photos. I'll have a 20mm, 55mm, and a 70-210mm zoom for my ME Super, as well as my Hasselblad 500 C/M w/ 80mm Planar.
I'm aware of the popular places like the "bean" at Millenium park, the Sears Tower, skyline views from the planetarium, Hancock building view, etc. Probably going to try to visit the Polish neighborhood and whatever else my hosts take me to see. Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated,.
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
07-13-2013, 06:14 AM
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Thanks all. Here's a couple more. I recently acquired a Pentax-M 20/4, and wow, what a fun lens! Fireworks from 7/4 (Ektar 100):
And here's a rather long exposure (somewhere around an hour to ninety minutes I believe) from my Hasselblad, on Velvia 25:
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
07-11-2013, 09:20 AM
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Hello All,
A few shots from recent trips to the mountains here in Colorado.
Flowers may bore people, but I never get tired of them, personally. Especially not wildflowers. Some wildflowers near Guanella Pass:
Ektar100, K55 1.8
I find myself often having to take loads of purple/magenta out of slightly underexposed areas of my Ektar shots. Here's what it looked liek before:
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More wildflowers from Guanella Pass:
Ektar 100, Vivitar 100mm Macro Lens
Ektar 100, K55 1.8
I believe I shot the above at maybe f4, here's what it looks like stopped down a little more:
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A still-frozen Emerald Lake:
Ektar 100, Sigma Super-Wide 24mm 2.8
A closer shot of the driftwood log, converted to black and white (there was no color in the frame) and increased contrast:
Ektar 100 (converted to BW), K55 1.8
A winged friend at Emerald Lake:
Ektar 100, Vivitar Series 1 (Kiron) 70-210 3.5
An aggressive scavenger at Emerald Lake:
Ektar 100, K55 1.8
A view down stream:
Ektar 100, K55 1.8
My apologies for the volume of pictures in my post. Thanks for looking and any comments/feedback/suggestions/tips always welcomed!
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
06-19-2013, 06:12 PM
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Hey all, haven't posted in a while. There are so many inspiring photos here, it's hard to list off who/what is great. Here are a couple shots from a few months back. I have some more film that needs to be processed form some recent trips to the mountains, so hopefully I'll have a few more to post soon.
Long exposure at night on Kodak Pro Image 100 with a Minolta XD11 and Sigma 24mm f/2.8 lens:
Kodak Pro Image 100 thruogh a Vivitar Series 1 (Kiron) 70-210mm zoom:
I haven't had much success with this film. I had never heard of it and got a box for $2 a roll.
I shot some Velvia 50 and some Ektar 100 in the mountains, two of my favorite films. Can't wait to get those back!
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
02-18-2013, 07:59 PM
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Those Kodachrome shots are beautiful! I am also too young in photography to have been able to shoot the stuff. :(
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
02-14-2013, 10:35 PM
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I don't have much experience shooting with a wide-angle lens, but I've had this Sigma 24mm with a Minolta mount for a while. I had it on an X570, but the camera broke. I recently got an XD11 and I ran a test roll of old Kodak Gold 400 of unknown origin (several years expired). I like the camera so far, and I think I can get some good results with this lens using some better film. Here's what I got from a walk around downtown.
And as always, great photos everyone. It's always an inspiration and a pleasure to browse this thread.
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
02-08-2013, 09:57 AM
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Thanks folks, I appreciate the kind words. Forever trying to improve. Here are a few from the Hasselblad 500 C/M w/ Planar 80mm T* CF, Velvia RVP 100F:
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
02-07-2013, 05:48 PM
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A few new shots from the ME Super on Fuji Pro 160S, all shot with K 55/1.8 except the train yard shot, which was a Vivitar 75-205mm zoom:
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Forum: General Talk
08-07-2012, 07:14 AM
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Thank you! I scan negatives with an Epson Perfection 4490 and a piece of ANR glass from betterscanning.com. I use the Epson scanning software and do slight adjustments afterward in Photoshop CS (yep, the first one, haha). I typically just use Levels, and these didn't need much adjusting, if any.
It's been a while, but I think I remember a comment about my camera and saying hello. Small world! :0) I enjoyed checking out and shooting the cars, so I hope to find a couple other shows before summer is out. I know they used to have a nice one around 8th/Galapago in Denver, but I don't know if that's already happened. Any leads on other shows in the area?
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Forum: General Talk
08-06-2012, 05:10 PM
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There are some fantastic photos in this thread! I was referred by another member to cross post some recent shots here (originally posted in the film thread). I happened upon a car show in Lakewood, Colorado this summer and strolled through with my Pentax ME Super loaded with Kodak Gold 200 and a Pentax-M 50mm f/1.7 lens. Here are a few of the results.
Thanks for looking!
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
08-06-2012, 05:08 PM
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Thank you hollywoodfred, will do!
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
08-06-2012, 06:46 AM
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LesDMess and Pioneer, thank you!
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
08-05-2012, 07:59 PM
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Don't think I posted these. A couple shots from a car show I stumbled upon this summer. Kodak 200, M50 1.7:
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-01-2012, 09:13 PM
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M50/1.7 + Ektar 100/ME Super:
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
07-01-2012, 07:33 PM
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Great photos Nesster, and very nice poster womble.
Here are a few recent shots.
Ektar 100-
Portra 400-
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
06-16-2012, 12:29 PM
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I love this film! I'm sad it's discontinued, I need to stock up myself before it starts getting scarce. Did you find a good deal on it?
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