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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
07-18-2014, 08:49 AM
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Speaking of disappearing mountains...
I grew up in Seattle and the theory back-in-the-day was that Mt. Rainier was on some sort of movable trolley. When in the city, it was often visible except for a mantle of clouds at the base and it always looked SO CLOSE!! When you took the drive up to the national park, the chances of actually seeing the mountain were only so-so. It was thought that on most days the trolley would move the mountain closer for easier viewing by all the city folk and per contract with the Seattle Chamber of Commerce. On peak summer weekends or when maintenance was needed, the trolley would move the mountain back to the park. This worked well for the lodge concessions at the park since the bored tourists, not seeing the mountain, would inevitably find their way inside for food, coffee, or souvenirs.
Steve
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
07-17-2014, 09:44 AM
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The washed out images were probably due to veiling flare from the multiple glass surfaces. I would generally advise against stacking filters.
As for the missing mountain...that happens a lot here in the Portland area. The cause is atmospheric haze coupled with UV sensitivity of the film and mild over-exposure.
Steve
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
06-20-2014, 09:06 AM
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Depending on the film, I often shoot with a yellow filter (Y2, K2) as a matter of course. Most panchromatic films are more sensitive on the blue end of the spectrum and have poor response to red light. The yellow filter tends to even things out. The filter factor generally only exacts a one stop penalty. I am also fond of Wratten #12 (minus blue). It is like a yellow filter on steroids, has a filter factor of one and avoids the exaggerated contrast of a red filter.
Steve
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