A river runs through it (Medalist II)

<p>these are a few shots i did over the weekend, this is the river that flows through the cherokee indian reservation in western north carolina, shot with a medalist II, acros 100, i know that moving water images have been shot to sh*t but i still think they are cool. : ))</p><div></div>

<p>another</p><div></div>

<p>I really like the ektar lens. kind of a pain to respool but im getting the hang of it. here is another</p><div></div>

<p>last one</p><div></div>

<p>Everyone's allowed to do flowing water shots at least once. I know I've not done it...yet.<br>

But we just haven't got any rocky streams/waterfalls nearby.</p>

<p>Great pictures, I like no.1 and no.4 especially. Nice job with the Medalist.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>I like the sense of space in #1, but prefer the water texture in #4. #1 needed a longer exposure IMO.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>John, Your #1 is an exceptionally good shot. I've said previously that you do some fine work (2x3 Crown Graphic, as I recall). It's certainly difficult to make good landscape images in the Eastern Mountain areas without including some running water.</p>

<p>You can always send the camera to Ken Ruth and have it converted to 120. I actually prefer the look of water when its movement is frozen.</p>

<p>For some reason I am partial to number 2. Nice series.</p>

<p>Beautiful images with a great camera. A while ago a photo.net member posted a method of using 220 film, which only involves respooling "one way". I will give it a try if I can find any 220.</p>

<p>Very soothing images, John. I think I prefer the qraphic qualities of #4, rather that the more scenic approach, but they're all good. I've never seen a Medalist for sale in our part of downunder...</p>

<p>I like the bridge shot. super quality. Looks like 4x5! </p>

<p>thanks for the comments, ya that tree in number 3 has alot of character, the time of day i took that shot the sun was high in the sky, i would like to have taken it earlier in the morning like i did shot 1 and 2. Im going back up there this weekend, looking forward to it</p><div></div>

<p>I've got to get my Medalist back out for some exercise after seeing your shots. I still have some 220 tri-X and a couple of 220 rolls of Plus-X to use up. John, it sure looks like your 100mm 3.5 Ektar is doing a really nice job in the contrast and sharpness department. Big, clunky cameras, but mighty fine picture takers! JohnW</p>

John,

 

I liked the first one too! I like both moving water and frozen both. I like the view camera shots you've done with moving water.

I'm trying to remember what I know of this camera.. it's 620? Tht'S why you'Re respooling? I find if you've got a changing bag, respooling is a snap and easy.. do it twice and you've got it!

<p>hi chuck, i have a film changing bag that i use to respool and ya it does work great, i actually bought some 620 film from b & h so i could have extra spools, i only have a few and seems no one has any to spare, hated to spend 10 bucks a roll but oh well, need to go into the respooling business seems to be good money in it. : )) Im heading back up to the smokeys tomorrow with my view camera, cant wait. </p>

<p>John,<br>

I replied on your other post and ask if you had received enough 620 spools. I have some to spare if you need them. JohnW</p>

<p>I like that smooth look of a slow shutter for the water movement, its just great looking<br>

and mystifying in the way it looks:</p>

<p>The lens was one of best ever designed for this type and purpose. I was undoubtedly the first lens created with a "rare earth" lens element. I have a story on the design but it takes too many words to put it on line.</p>

<p>Lynn</p>

<p>Lynn,<br>

I'd like to hear the story sometime as the 100mm 3.5 Ektar is my all-time favorite lens. I like the 75mm 3.5 Planar and 80mm 2.8 Xenotar on my Rollei's, all my Leica glass and 'blad glass, but the 100mm 3.5 has something special, within itself, that no other lens seems to have. JohnW</p>

<p>Very nice work John. <br>

And yeah, the 3.5 Ektar is a very great lens. I use the 105 version. Both are considered fine lenses. </p>