david-m Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 If anyone is interested, I have just started to post some photographs taken on a 6 month cycling trip through Chile, Argentina and Bolivia. I used two M6TTLs with a 28 cron and 50 cron and Provia F/ E100G. All carried in the front handlebar bag on the bicycle. They are scanned in just using an Epson 4870 flatbed. This is one of many trips I have taken like this, with these cameras, and as always (so far) no problems at all with the equipment. And the roads were generally pretty atrocious, with rocky bumpy roads and temperatures ranging from 30 C degrees to minus 20 degrees C (all in the same day!). I kept all the films with me until I returned back to the UK for development (what else to do), with no discernable difference between the first films taken and the last. If you would like to take a look then you are welcome at: www.flickr.com/photos/doxid You can view them as a slide show, or much larger by clicking on the image then clicking on 'all sizes'. Thanks and enjoy (more to come later) David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brambor Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Loved it. Did you use a polarizer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtmchan Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Very nice...How many rolls of films you had taken? Damon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m_. Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 more of this please. they make my heart itch... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david-m Posted August 4, 2005 Author Share Posted August 4, 2005 I only took 50 rolls. Uphill, against the wind and on bad roads, 50 rolls in kind of the maximum weight I want to add to my already overloaded bike). It was enough. Yep, I used a BW polariser on perhaps 20% of the landscape shots. Definately recommended. Bit of messing around taking the thing on and off to judge the amount to use, but no real deal actually. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee_carruthers Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Very nice shots. I'm ready to go there too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben z Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Wonderful photos. Think I'll wait a bit more before getting a dSLR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subpopstar Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Nice photos David. One heck of a ride!!<br><br> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/doxid">Link to David's photos here.</a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoebox Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 David, your pictures are really great. How long does it take to plan a trip like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthuryeo Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 David, These are very inspiring images, indeed! I am totally at awe with the beautiful scans and the very attractive composition. You've certainly breathed life into us! How do you like the 4870? These really good scans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troll Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Nice. And a good presentation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david-m Posted August 5, 2005 Author Share Posted August 5, 2005 Thanks for the kind words. This trip took about 3 months to organise (mainly trying to cancel my mobile phone and broadband internet connection!), but really it is just a case of getting all the gear together, buying a few maps, getting on the plane and doing it. The 4870 scanner is excellent, and prints pretty OK up to 10x8, but no way is it comparable to a dedicated slide scanner (like the Mk4 or 9000 Nikons). Like I said before, both of the M6 TTLs were totally perfect even under these extreme conditions and, of course, produce beautiful images. Still, I can't hide the fact that I am seriiously thinking of buying a Nikon D2X to replace my RZ67 in my portrait business! Would still take the little Leicas on my cycling trips, though!. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david j.lee Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 very nice trip you had david. incredible shots it reminds me a little of the scenes on the che movie. do you get sponsors for the trips or you just save a lot of money...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david-m Posted August 6, 2005 Author Share Posted August 6, 2005 Hi David, Thanks for the complements. No we don't get any sponsership - we just save like mad, and in the end we never spend too much. You know, just cycling, camping and eating pasta - not too expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35mmdelux Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 be careful sleeping out in the open. can be cheap but can also be very dangerous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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