kentigern Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 A few weeks ago I bought an old M3 and a newer Summicron 50mm. I wanted to get back to film, especially home-developed black and white. The M3 was a bit of challenge, especially as I'm really not used to manually estimating exposures, but I'm prepared for a learning curve. I took it to Kenya in January, didn't use it much (my D70 with telephoto was heavily used) but I did manage to get some shots with it. Last week I developed the film (Rollei Retro 400, Ilfosol 1:9 8mins) and scanned the results (Minolta Dimage Scan Dual II). 35 out of 36 really didn't work - but I think this one does. If I can continue with the same hit-rate I'll be delighted. I'm can definitely see what all the fuss about Leica is now and I'm pleased to be here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kentigern Posted February 1, 2007 Author Share Posted February 1, 2007 Apologies, not a great image: my first upload attempt. Try this for a better view.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwebster Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Congratulations David! I would be thrilled to get such a result from my first foray into film in some years. This is really a nice photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_neuthaler Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 David, welcome back & DON'T buy a meter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkelly04 Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Very nice indeed. Welcome to the "club!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Good for you! I can't imagine a much more difficult exposure than that one. You know - black skin requires 1/2 to 1 stop more exposure than a meter shows, then under-develop to accomodate highlights. (White skin needs one additional stop than metered.) Keep at it and you will be very happy. Thanks for the picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 What I wrote about exposure seems counter-intuitive, but it works for B&W printing. Maybe two extras for white, depending. I don't normally like grey skin tones. Late... tired... my excuse and I'm sticking to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asher Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Beautiful light- nice shot.<p> A little constructive criticism... I am wondering if you had taken a couple of steps closer so that the details of the faces of the children would be more prominent and the post on the left excluded. Perhaps you were not able to move any closer? Just an unsolicited opinion. It's a beautiful shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffery_pool Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Great shot! For some reason, the best exposures I have are the ones I've shot without having any time to meter... Go figure??!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phyrpowr Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Ditto above: nasty lighting, fine shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pensacolaphoto Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 David: Well done indeed. I very much like this photo. Which paeticular Summicron version did you get? Also, how do you like the Rollei Retro in comparison with other types of film? Raid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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