Mike Gammill Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Greetings everyone and welcome to our new thread. Post as many images as you like from your film camera. I'll start with some shots from a roll of Plus-X that I processed yesterday. Camera was Maxxum 8000i with Maxxum 50mm f2.8 Macro. Granddaughter Lilly, f 2.8 on aperture priority, by window light As I mentioned in another thread, I like the 50mm macro as an overall lens when I don't need the speed of an f 1.7 or 1.4 lens. James and Lilly Outside new fast food restaurant mostly empty parking lot Later in the weekend I'll have some film from the Olympus OM-1. Looking forward to seeing everyone's images. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bryant Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Daylily. Nikon FM2n, Zeiss Otus 85/1.4, uv filter, Velvia 100. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bryant Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Farmers Market. FM2n, Nikkor 50/1.8 ais, uv filter, Velvia 100. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bryant Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Gazebo. FM2n, Zeiss 25/2, yellow filter, Fomapan 400. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bryant Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Field and Flowers. FM2n, Zeiss Milvus 50/1.4 , yellow filter, Fomapan 400. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bryant Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Bridge. FM2n, Zeiss 25/2, yellow filter, Fomapan 400. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m42dave Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 (edited) I've recently sold off a number of surplus cameras and lenses, among them a Fujica AZ-1. It's a good user SLR but not a model I was particularly attached to, and I already have a nice ST 801. On my last roll with the AZ-1 I took a few test shots with two Russian mirror lenses, a MC ZM-7K 300/5.6 and a MC Rubinar 500/8 Macro. The Fujica's bright screen allows using the split-image focusing aid even at f/8, and the aperture-priority AE makes this setup fully automatic. Film was Kodak ColorPlus 200. 1) 500/8 Hummingbird Edited August 2, 2018 by m42dave 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m42dave Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 2) 300/5.6 Flower Box 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m42dave Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 3) 500/8 Red Corvette 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m42dave Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 4) 300/5.6 Gallery 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Bowes Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 From a recent Motorcycle / Kart race event in Spokane, Wa. This guy is popping a 3rd gear wheelie at 85mph. . Fed-2 / Juipiter-11 (135mm), UFX100, OA (s/s) & V800 scan. Aloha from the Mainland, Bill 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMvW Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Canon VL2 w/ Jupiter 8 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_drawbridge Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 That's a nice portrait of young Lilly, Mike! I'll post a few shots from a trial load of Kentmere 100 through a newly-CLA's Konica Autoreflex T with the 57mm Hexanon AR f/1.4 lens. I've posted a pic of the camera over on the "What camera..." thread; there's not much art in these images but I think they serve to demonstrate the fine qualities of this lens. I'll post some more in the weekend if the weather is kind... The developer was the usual PMK Pyro and the film was scanned on an Epson V700 photo using Silverfast SE software. North Wall Alone Wickerwork Pashleys Corner Cafe 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Gammill Posted August 2, 2018 Author Share Posted August 2, 2018 Thanks for the compliment Rick and great shots. Those Konica autoreflexes and Hexanon lenses are great performers. I must get my T3 out and run some film through it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecaz Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 That's a nice portrait of young Lilly, Mike! I'll post a few shots from a trial load of Kentmere 100 through a newly-CLA's Konica Autoreflex T with the 57mm Hexanon AR f/1.4 lens. I've posted a pic of the camera over on the "What camera..." thread; there's not much art in these images but I think they serve to demonstrate the fine qualities of this lens. I'll post some more in the weekend if the weather is kind... The developer was the usual PMK Pyro and the film was scanned on an Epson V700 photo using Silverfast SE software. So, these seem to have been shot in broad daylight, but you still manage to drag that exquisite tonality out of them. How do you do that? Is it low contrast and underexposure? I have a T with a 40mm lens that I've been wanting to try out, but it's been too darn hot. I've read that the 40 is extremely sharp. I hope my technique is up to the challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_drawbridge Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 davecaz said:So, these seem to have been shot in broad daylight, but you still manage to drag that exquisite tonality out of them. How do you do that? Is it low contrast and underexposure? I don't know about the "exquisite" classification, but I guess it's just a combination of exposure, film and development that governs the tonality. I suspect that limiting one's selection of film and developers down to two or three of each and thus building up a familiarity might have something to do with it; the staining developers seem to suite my style, and I can make subtle alterations in the processing to suit the conditions under which the films were shot. I usually select a film I think might suit the prevailing conditions and load only about 20 shots per cassette, and make sure I finish the film or films before returning home. I've yet to find a 400 ISO film I'm happy with in 35mm format... I'm sure your technique will be up to the challenge! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Gammill Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share Posted August 3, 2018 The 40mm f 1.8 is indeed an excellent lens. I like using mine on my TCX when I want a compact SLR and lens to take biking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Bowes Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Howdy all. Rick consider the Ultrafine Xtreme 400 film. For the last 5 years or so I find it to have all the characteristics of the Kentmere 400 material. I am "pretty sure" the UFX is rebranded Kentmere. Either type behaves the same in my Obsidian Aqua or 510-Pyro developers. One advantage to the UFX is that both emulsions (100 or 400 ) are also available in 120 format. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_drawbridge Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Thanks, Bill, I just might add few 35mm cassettes of the Kentmere 400 to my next order from the USA, since you seem pretty certain it's the same as the Ultrafine Xtreme 400. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Gammill Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share Posted August 3, 2018 Rick- what characteristics are you looking for in an ISO 400 film? Bill might have a good suggestion for the Xtreme 400. I did try a roll of it in Kentmere packaging a while back, but I processed in HC110 so my results are not directly comparable to other ISO 400 films developed in PMK Pyro. I did find, since I've used a fair amount of the Kentmere 100 that the 400 (based on my limited experience) has similar tones. Again, that might vary in PMK. Here in the southern USA the Kentmere film is slightly less expensive than the Ultrafine Extreme. I've got about half of a bulk roll left of the 100 and find it to be a good film and the low price is an added perk. My favorite ISO 400 films (at least in HC110) listed in order starting with my favorite are Tri-X, HP5+, TMAX 400, Delta 400, Foma 400 and (again limited experience) Kentmere 400. I have not tried the Bergger 400 yet. Of my list I find the difference between Tri-X and HP5+ to be small enough that I would happily use either one. In the in between area of ISO 400 and ISO 100 films I like the Eastman 5222 (aka Double X) film which is listed as an ISO 250 film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Gammill Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share Posted August 3, 2018 My limited experience with Kentmere 400: Pentax ZX-7 with Sigma 28-80. Processed in HC110 dilution H 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Bowes Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Hello again. For those interested, I dug into my recent Hawaii files & did some 500x500 pixel crops of full size 35mm negs, unprocessed. The reduced pixel count for the forum does not loose all the details, so you might be able to make your own comparison of the UFX 100 or 400 vrs the Kentmere400 material. Sorry, could not find any Kentmere100 strips. Aloha from the Mainland, Bill 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_drawbridge Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Mike Gammill said: Rick- what characteristics are you looking for in an ISO 400 film? Thanks for the suggestions, Mike. Ideally, I'd like Pan F 50 with an ISO rating of 400! Under most situations I like as little grain as possible, especially with negatives to be scanned rather than printed. I find excessive grain in large mid-tone areas unpleasant, especially in areas of sky and clouds where grain can disturb the delicate transitions of tone. Scanning tends to accentuate this effect and I tend to get more "muddy" effects with the higher speed films. I get away with it in the larger formats as the degree of magnification is not as great, I guess, and I tend to overexpose and under-develop slightly with 120 film. Really, I use the higher speed films only because the medium format cameras are more difficult to hand-hold at lower shutter speeds, and I don't find the higher speed films so much of a necessity with 35mm as the cameras are more forgiving in this respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moving On Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 It seems the only thing a kid can do in the street anymore is walk with his head down, nose into a cell phone.... You guys are drawing me into the black and white film...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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