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    More Franka Rolfix Photos

    in Classic Manual Film Cameras

    Try to print a black and white photograph

    in The Digital Darkroom: Process, Technique & Printing

    Posted

    groan... don't go down the Epson + MIS route unless you love torture (endless cleaning cycles etc.)... I was so happy when HP final came up with the real solution.

     

    Any cheap HP dye based printer will do fantastic photo real b&w prints (on their Premium Plus paper they are still the most archivally sound of any of the inkjet options).

     

    If you like the look of pigment on rag paper get a high end Epson. (~$750 last I looked).

     

    If 8x12" prints are big enough, spend $100 for a small HP... really, the HP's are great for b&w... they just work right out of the box.

    Scanner for B&W negatives

    in The Digital Darkroom: Process, Technique & Printing

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    for the record, I get the same results from Vuescan and Nikonscan with b&w, but with the Nikon software, but I get best results scanning as color negatives. In Vuescan I let it do the conversion, in Nikon I have to do it myself... any generic Channel mix seems to basically be good enough. I have much better luck scanning C-41 b&w so that is what I shoot in 35mm. For LF/MF I shoot Tmax and scan on an Epson... no grain problems there because it just turns to mush.

    Kodak 616 Folder

    in Classic Manual Film Cameras

    Posted

    Craig, I don't know anything about John's statement, but I have heard similar complaints on other forums, but of course I didn't save the case histories or details... to "provide proof." Take that for what it is worth, many people are also happy with the work. Over the years I have used repair people who "were (supposed to be) the best" only to find out that they were in fact human... no one is infallible. What I remember reading from unhappy Jurgen customers was that they were unable to resolve the matter privately.

    1938 Franka Rolfix-Pics!

    in Classic Manual Film Cameras

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    regarding film flatness, you probably have heard that you will get better results if you advance your film only after the camera is opened, but then you if you don't take your shot you have to remember that it is already advanced... I do this routinely with my Moskva-5 because it has double exposure prevention and you can see if it has been advanced or not, but on ruby window cameras I have to just advance after each shot so I don't trip myself up... and accept the lack of film flatness as part of the whole look (actually, it can add a nice effect to many photos).

     

    I don't feel much drag on mine either (finished up a roll today!).

    3 1/4 x 4 1/4 sheet film holders in Polaroid? Size?

    in Classic Manual Film Cameras

    Posted

    thanks for the examples Cliff! Yeah, I guess I agree with you assessment of the lens... you never see that on the little prints of course.

     

    Patrick, yes I agree... it is a great camera and I'm looking into reversible options first... but the problem is that I just don't use the 360 much and probably would if I got good b&w negatives from it. With Polaroid media, I've never gotten great enlargements from scans bigger than maybe 5x7"... and as charming as the little prints are, it's hard to go out shooting with only those prints as outcome...

    3 1/4 x 4 1/4 sheet film holders in Polaroid? Size?

    in Classic Manual Film Cameras

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    hmm, mine has the same lens, how "good" is it up to 8x10? Most decent triplets are very good once stopped down and the Polaroid is pretty much always stopped down. Yeah, I want to do something that maintains the camera as original as possible. If it could be all internal I'd be even happier.

     

    Just found a few expired packs that I'll have to try shooting before I do any serious modifications.

    3 1/4 x 4 1/4 sheet film holders in Polaroid? Size?

    in Classic Manual Film Cameras

    Posted

    That looks very cool! But suggests that the 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 film holders will be way too wide. :(

     

    I'm reluctant to give up that much negative unless I really have to.

     

    What do you think about your results when blown up? I've only used my 360 with Type 667 film which doesn't exactly tax the lens very much... but if I put in some TMX or something and try to blow up a large image it might be different. Similarly, what about the closeup sets?

     

    Thanks!

     

    PS I'm trying not to make this into a giant engineering project... but I see one coming.

    3 1/4 x 4 1/4 sheet film holders in Polaroid? Size?

    in Classic Manual Film Cameras

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    I've got this bug to convert my 360 into a film camera if possible. The easiest would be just to use film holders if they

    fit and hold the film at the correct distance. Anyone know if standard 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 sheet film holders will fit in

    Polaroid? What are their dimensions? Also, has anyone converted one of these cameras? (I haven't found anything

    on the web). I like the size and rangefinder etc... and think it would be fun to shoot, but the little prints are kind of

    limiting.

     

    thanks!

    Folding 120 cameras with 6X6 frame?

    in Classic Manual Film Cameras

    Posted

    I guess I have been really lucky because all three of my Agfa folders have perfectly sound bellows.

     

    Prices are down so maybe you'll have luck finding a beautiful Zeiss for <$50, but for real budget look into the Agfas... my current favorite is a mint Agfa B2 Speedex that I finally got around to adjusting.

     

    If you like the 6x9 apect ratio (like me!) you can also look into 6x9's that have a mask. Both my Franka Rolfix and Moskva-5 where originally sold with masks, though I only have on for the Moskva-5... though haven't used it (and probably won't since I prefer 6x9).

     

    Enlagers are being given away and thrown out everyday... look at Craig's list etc. I like older Omega enlargers myself...

    good starter plate camera?

    in Classic Manual Film Cameras

    Posted

    thanks all! I'll keep my eyes open... looks like the biggest problem is getting one with plate holders.

     

    Peter, how do you like the Fotokor? As an hopeless FSU addict, I had already been thinking one of those (just to add to my overall FSU frustration I guess).

     

    Mark, yup, digital is completely boring at this point... I'm not going back to digital till either film more than doubles in price and full frame digitals are $500.

    Rollei 35 s

    in Classic Manual Film Cameras

    Posted

    I have an Oly ECR and have owned a RC and have to say that the lenses are nowhere near a match to the Rollei... (personally, I prefer shooting the ECR... hence the reason that is the one I kept). I do prefer a rangefinder over guess focusing and the Rollei is also kind of heavy so for usability the Minox GL beat it out for pocket camera.

     

    I'd buy another Rollei for $90... very nice cameras.

    good starter plate camera?

    in Classic Manual Film Cameras

    Posted

    ok, Christmas is coming and I need to find a present for myself :)

     

    ...and really getting into the whole folder thing lately and I'm wondering about a small plate camera. What would be

    your recommendation for a good not-too-expensive light weight plate camera? I'm thinking 9x12, but would consider

    other sizes. (9x12 seems nice because if I don't want to use Efke I could cut down 4x5 film... and it's almost as

    large as 4x5 too). A movement or two would be nice as well... and easy to find plates.

     

    Any thoughts, comments, example shots would be greatly appreciated!

     

    PS I already have a Speed Graphic, but want something smaller and lighter... and of course I love old completely

    obsolete cameras.

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