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<p>Yes, the rule of thumb for the C-41 kits is about 8 rolls per liter with either Tetenal or Unicolor.</p> <p>Mike :D</p>

<p>Thanks Howard. As you had inferred in your first post, there is some lag time when you shoot film if you don't process it yourself. Fortunately, there are still many labs that process film but, it can be an expensive and time intensive process. I know that not everyone has the time or inclination to do home processing and the chemicals (especially C-41) can be hazardous, which is why I find myself moving to the caffenol process.</p> <p>The digital medium has brought ease and efficiency to photography for the average hobbyist but, I find myself missing the mental exercise with calculating aperture and f-stops, knowing that you won't have a preview to look at after you take the shot. Which is not to say that digital photographers do not take the same care when they compose their shots, it's just they can see the results immediately and make corrections on the spot.</p> <p>Does shooting film make you a better photographer? No. Understanding your medium, whatever it is and exercising your control of that medium makes you a better photographer.</p> <p>Sorry for being so long winded...<br> Mike :D</p>

<p>Hello all! In keeping with the lead-in by Howard, here are some older film shots. All shots were home developed using a C-41 kit and negatives scanned on a Canon MG-8120. The camera was my all time favorite, a Minolta Maxxum 9000 with a Minolta 35-70mm f1.4 Macro zoom modified to have auto-focus in Macro mode. Film was expired EasyClix (rebranded Ferrania) ASA 200</p> <p><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8031/8055515257_32791756f1_c.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="534" /></p> <p><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8172/8055515631_df25f23dd1_c.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="531" /></p> <p><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8181/8055517634_e3ab99ee0a_c.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="534" /></p> <p>Mike :D</p>

<p>Nice pictures (and Nice car...)</p> <p>Mike :D</p>

<p>Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone! My submissions for the week -<br> <img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1578/23637238299_b8460a6792_c.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="535" /><br> ^Taken out my back window on Christmas Day evening with Sony A300 and Minolta 35-70mm f4 zoom lens</p> <p><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1501/23979009536_295fe18da3_z.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="622" /><br> ^Christmas Day full moon. Taken with my A300 and Minolta 100-200mm f4.5 zoom lens handheld</p> <p>And not to forget the film -<br> <img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/689/22337531850_77979c1a90_c.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="530" /><br> ^Minolta 9000 with Minolta 50mm f1.7 lens. Exposed on Kodak TX400 B&W film. Home souped in Caffenol Std recipe and scanned </p>

<p>Hi Howard! I use what is called the "Delta Recipe" or "Delta Standard" and it goes like this:<br> 150ml Water, 6 rounded Teaspoons Instant Coffee (15 grams)<br />200ml Water, 4 leveled Teaspoons Washing Soda (8 grams)<br />Mix all together, add 1 Teaspoon of Vitamin C (7 grams)<br> Let solution stand for about 5 minutes to clear microbubbles.<br> I will mix the coffee and the washing soda separately just because it's easier to see if you have gotten all the washing soda dissolved.<br> There are many, MANY different recipes and developing times, just like there are for traditional film developers and types of film. The pictures that I have posted here are taken on Kodak TX400 film and my developing times are as follows:<br> Develop for 14 min 30 sec. (at 68 degrees) <br> Water stop bath 1 min. <br> lford Rapid Fixer 5 min.<br> Wash 10 min.</p> <p>Mike :D</p>

<p>Not very Christmas-y but some more Minolta film representation. Shots were made with a Minolta 9000 and Minolta 50mm f1.7 lens. Home brewed in Caffenol Std developer and scanned <br> <img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5721/22525589035_806497f007_c.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="544" /></p> <p><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5669/21902864824_bbc558b0ea_c.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="800" /></p> <p>Mike :D</p>

<p><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5647/22338766739_ab80c4a313_c.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="531" /><br /> Minolta 9000 with 50mm f1.5<br />Kodak TX400<br />Caffenol Std recipe<br />Develop for 14 min 30 sec.<br />Water stop bath 1 min.<br />Ilford Rapid Fixer 5 min.<br />Wash 10 min.<br> <br /> Mike :D</p>

<p><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5826/22338765269_3f2ce7e3c3_c.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="533" /><br> Minolta 9000 with 50mm f1.5<br />Kodak TX400<br />Caffenol Std recipe<br />Develop for 14 min 30 sec.<br />Water stop bath 1 min.<br />Ilford Rapid Fixer 5 min.<br />Wash 10 min.</p> <p>Mike :D</p>

<p>Congratulations Ted, I think you'll find the 9xi to be quite addictive! What other bodies did your dad have?</p> <p>Mike :D</p>

<p>Hello Jay. Glad to see that you are back to using film no matter what brand of camera that you use! Minolta just happens to appeal to me for many reasons. I am now down to the 9xi, a 9000 and a 7000 BUT, I just acquired a Mamiya-Sekor ZE SLR- seems like I just can't stay away from the lesser-known marquees either!<br> <br />Anyway, have fun and keep shooting film!</p> <p>Mike :D</p>

<p>Such a GAS attack this last week!</p> <p>I've always thought that a hand grip or battery grip would help the ergonomics of my 9xi so, I managed to find a Minolta HS-9xi with a Minolta hand strap. I have the same arraignment on my A300 and I like it a lot.</p> <p>If any of you have ever tried to find a HS-9xi or a BP-9xi you know how elusive these items are! I know I gave too much for it - $36.95 including shipping - but it does make the camera easier to grip for me. Plus, I like it!<br> <img src="http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy66/riffeym/Cameras/Sony_Minolta%20Forum/_DSC7775_zpsb409e375.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="469" /></p> <p>Flush with accomplishment, I figured I might look for some more Minolta accessories and I found something that I always wanted to have - a Minolta Maxxum 7 with a VC-7 battery grip<br> <img src="http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy66/riffeym/Cameras/Sony_Minolta%20Forum/_DSC6072_zpsd9373cb7.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>I can't believe that I spent $190.00 on this but, I just wanted it! It was just the camera body and the grip, the lens it's wearing is one of my Minolta 50mm f1.7 lenses<br> <img src="http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy66/riffeym/Cameras/Sony_Minolta%20Forum/_DSC6079_zps06c52e1f.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>I really like the LCD read out on the back. I'm still trying to learn what all you can do with it. Please excuse the lint on the camera, this camera has the starts of the "sticky back" syndrome and I'm still trying to get it cleaned up<br> <img src="http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy66/riffeym/Cameras/Sony_Minolta%20Forum/_DSC7776_zpsa7414559.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>One of the other things that struck me is how similar the Maxxum 7 body and grip is to the Sony A300<br> <img src="http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy66/riffeym/Cameras/Sony_Minolta%20Forum/_DSC7770_zps506b49e1.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>I hope to have the Maxxum 7 checked out and ready for a test roll soon. I'm looking forward to sharing some images with you.</p> <p>Mike : D</p>