michaelraso

<p>Ash,<br>

Best of luck with your T50. I've been shooting with Canon film cameras for 30 years and I just picked up a T50 this month.<br>

Here's a link to a recent blog by fellow T50 user Brian Moore:<br>

<a href="http://michaelraso.blogspot.com/2011/01/canon-t-50-amazing-canon-fd-slr-point.html">http://michaelraso.blogspot.com/2011/01/canon-t-50-amazing-canon-fd-slr-point.html</a><br>

Enjoy!</p>

<p>Dave,<br>

Sadly, we're not going to be everyone's "cup of tea." Please understand that our hearts are in the right place and that our goal is to encourage and stimulate folks to shoot film. With light-hearted discussion, interviews with fellow photogs (that are listeners), free film and vintage camera giveaways, we keep it fun yet always remain respectful to our love...film.<br>

Yes, we have and do make some errors and we're the first to admit them.<br>

Best,<br>

Michael Raso - producer, Film Photography Podcast</p>

<p>Hello. I was researching the Broncia S2 and found this threat via Google. Very helpful. Paul, thanks for the Mamiya 645 recommendation.<br>

Mike</p>

<p>Fujicolor 100asa Film (from Japan Exposures)<br>

Negs processed by Dwayne's Photo / Scanned by me using Epson V700<br>

Still shooting...here are some images so far.<br>

http://www.flickr.com/photos/michaelraso/<br>

<a title="Amongst the Heinz - Pentax Auto 110 by Michael's Film Photography, on Flickr" href=" title="Amongst the Heinz - Pentax Auto 110 by Michael's Film Photography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2477/3867937699_a7a47d645c.jpg" alt="Amongst the Heinz - Pentax Auto 110" width="500" height="357" /> </a><br>

<a title="Jersey, USA - Pentax Auto 110 by Michael's Film Photography, on Flickr" href=" title="Jersey, USA - Pentax Auto 110 by Michael's Film Photography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2465/3868717484_10d5c7df91.jpg" alt="Jersey, USA - Pentax Auto 110" width="500" height="374" /> </a><br>

<a title="William Werewolf and Erin Elvira / Pentax Auto 110 by Michael's Film Photography, on Flickr" href=" title="William Werewolf and Erin Elvira / Pentax Auto 110 by Michael's Film Photography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2590/3867938437_017aa54eef.jpg" alt="William Werewolf and Erin Elvira / Pentax Auto 110" width="500" height="389" /> </a></p>

<p>Hello,<br>

Below are some samples from a recent 110 roll of film using Clark<br>

110 Neg processed and printed by Clark Color Labs (Print scanned Canon Lide90)<br>

<a title="Pentax Auto 110 - Woodland Lake, Pequannock NJ / Scan #1 by Michael's Film Pix, on Flickr" href=" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3429/3790450075_e717820302.jpg" alt="Pentax Auto 110 - Woodland Lake, Pequannock NJ / Scan #1" width="500" height="400" /></a><br>

Image below - neg scanned using Epson V700 (at home)<br>

<a title="Pentax Auto 110 - Woodland Lake, Pequannock NJ / Scan #2 by Michael's Film Pix, on Flickr" href=" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2641/3816816776_e66bcafe61.jpg" alt="Pentax Auto 110 - Woodland Lake, Pequannock NJ / Scan #2" width="500" height="338" /></a><br>

I am pretty satisfied with the Epson scan. Any opinions. I'm opting to getting my 110 film processed and printed. I will then scan selective frames off the neg myself. Clark seems to have a habit of scratching negs!</p>

<p><a title="Pentax Auto 110 Camera Test - Woodland Lake, Pequannock NJ by Michael's Film Pix, on Flickr" href=" title="Pentax Auto 110 Camera Test - Woodland Lake, Pequannock NJ by Michael's Film Pix, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3429/3790450075_e717820302.jpg" alt="Pentax Auto 110 Camera Test - Woodland Lake, Pequannock NJ" width="500" height="400" /> </a><br>

Shot from my first test roll using my newly acquired Pentax Auto 110 Camera (w/ 18mm lens). Kodak 110 Film (iso 400) was processed and printed by Clark Color Labs. The print received was a bit on the muddy side. I also noticed that there is no real focus in the entire frame. Print scanned using the Canon LIDE 90. Used Photoshop 7.0 to boost chroma 25%, sharpen and fix black levels. Overall, a bit disappointed with the image quality. Lens defect?? Perhaps I am expecting too much from this small format?? Image: Woodland Lake, Pequannock, New Jersey 7/18/2009</p>

<p>I put down my 35mm gear and started shooting 110 this Summer using the Pentax Auto 110. I just received my first roll back from Dwayne's (another roll is at Clark Color Labs - not back yet).<br>

I thought that the Dwayne prints were a little on the "milky" side. I scanned the prints and tweaked the black levels.<br>

film: Kodak 110 Ultra 400<br>

<a title="1987 Chrysler 5th Avenue by Michael's Film Pix, on Flickr" href=" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3564/3776069199_73154b99a1.jpg" alt="1987 Chrysler 5th Avenue" width="500" height="366" /></a><br>

<a title="Cat sticking tongue out! - Pentax Auto 110 Camera Test by Michael's Film Pix, on Flickr" href=" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3462/3776069397_9bb6f592d2.jpg" alt="Cat sticking tongue out! - Pentax Auto 110 Camera Test" width="500" height="402" /></a></p>

<p>I finally purchased a Pentax Auto 110. Started shooting this past month. Kodak 110 Ultra 400 film. Processing by Dwayne's Photo.</p>

<p><a title="Cat sticking tongue out! - Pentax Auto 110 Camera Test by Michael's Film Pix, on Flickr" href=" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3462/3776069397_9bb6f592d2.jpg" alt="Cat sticking tongue out! - Pentax Auto 110 Camera Test" width="500" height="402" /></a><br>

<a title="1987 Chrysler 5th Avenue by Michael's Film Pix, on Flickr" href=" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3564/3776069199_73154b99a1.jpg" alt="1987 Chrysler 5th Avenue" width="500" height="366" /></a></p>

<p><a title="Ka-Boom! July 18, 2009 by Michael's Film Pix, on Flickr" href=" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3492/3738024032_fba2521d07.jpg" alt="Ka-Boom! July 18, 2009" width="500" height="448" /></a><br>

All the years shooting stills, I have never, ever shot fireworks. I've always just avoided it. Don't know why.<br /><br />On July 18th, I happen to be unloading my gear in the parking lot of the Lakeside Pub in Wayne, NJ. (to shoot my friend's band)<br /><br />Unexpected and overhead, the fireworks started. By the time I set up my tripod, loaded the camera and opened the shutter, the very last firework was launched into the air. So much for experimentation. I had one shot.<br /><br />Shot with Canon FTb<br />Exposure approx 8 seconds<br />Kiron 28 - 210mm Super FD Zoom at 28mm and f8<br />Fujicolor Superia X-Tra 400 Color Print Film </p>

<p>I was passed down a used Canon FT from a relative when I was a teen. In 1982 I was given a new Canon AE-1.<br>

I've been with the Canon FD system ever since. Today, I'm into it more than ever, purchasing extra FD bodies and lenses via e-bay. Great, great fun.<br>

<a title="Canon AE-1 Program SLR Film Camera by Michael's Film Pix, on Flickr" href=" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3450/3725964358_1216503c92_m.jpg" alt="Canon AE-1 Program SLR Film Camera" width="240" height="160" /></a></p>

<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/michaelraso/">http://www.flickr.com/photos/michaelraso/</a></p>

<p><a title="Vivitar ULTRA WIDE & SLIM Camera by Michael's Film Pix, on Flickr" href=" title="Vivitar ULTRA WIDE & SLIM Camera by Michael's Film Pix, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2656/3722139381_314e718a4a.jpg" alt="Vivitar ULTRA WIDE & SLIM Camera" width="500" height="334" /> </a><br>

Shot of the Vivitar Ultra Wide & Slim camera shot in tungsten lighting using my Canon FTb<br /> / 50mm ssc lens and Fujicolor Supera 200 color print film.</p>

<p>Hi. Thanks for the 110 film news. I just purchased a used Pentax 110 Auto and plan on doing some heavy 110 shooting. Thanks again!</p>

<p>Mike Raso</p>

<p>I'm a sucker for buying cheap glass on e-bay for my Canon FD cameras. Such a selection. SO much fun.</p>

<p><a title="Off-Brand FD Lens - Vivitar 28 - 200mm Zoom Lens by Michael's Film Pix, on Flickr" href=" title="Off-Brand FD Lens - Vivitar 28 - 200mm Zoom Lens by Michael's Film Pix, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3398/3276087396_e88a0bd91a.jpg" alt="Off-Brand FD Lens - Vivitar 28 - 200mm Zoom Lens" width="500" height="426" /> </a><br>

<a title="Canon FTb / Phoenix 24mm FD Lens by Michael's Film Pix, on Flickr" href=" title="Canon FTb / Phoenix 24mm FD Lens by Michael's Film Pix, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3622/3296036583_ff143be10f.jpg" alt="Canon FTb / Phoenix 24mm FD Lens" width="500" height="333" /> </a><br>

<a title="Super Cosina 75 - 300mm f4.5 FD Lens by Michael's Film Pix, on Flickr" href=" title="Super Cosina 75 - 300mm f4.5 FD Lens by Michael's Film Pix, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3662/3355627240_a6721d2455.jpg" alt="Super Cosina 75 - 300mm f4.5 FD Lens" width="500" height="331" /> </a></p>

<p>My favorite is my first - Canon FT and FL lenses.</p>

<p><a title="Canon 55mm -135mm f3.5 FL Lens by Michael's Film Pix, on Flickr" href=" title="Canon 55mm -135mm f3.5 FL Lens by Michael's Film Pix, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3413/3221094787_6e9b629cd1.jpg" alt="Canon 55mm -135mm f3.5 FL Lens" width="500" height="372" /> </a></p>

<p>Unique Photo in NJ just released this press release:<br>

<em><strong>Fairfield, N.J., March 30, 2009 </strong> </em> - Unique Photo, Inc., has received the very last shipment of Polaroid film ever made this week. The shipment arrived at Unique’s warehouse on March 30, 2009. Polaroid, founded in 1937 by Edward H. Land, was most famous for its instant film cameras, which reached the consumer market in 1948 and continued to be the company’s flagship product until its decision last year to cease all production in favor of digital photography products. Unique Photo is the largest film supplier in the United States and has enjoyed its 62 year relationship with the Polaroid Corporation and looks forward to helping it's loyal customers moving forward with their instant photographic needs.<br>

They do mail order: http://store.uniquephoto.com/e/index.php/</p>

<p><a title="Goodbye Polaroid Fun by Michael's Film Pix, on Flickr" href=" title="Goodbye Polaroid Fun by Michael's Film Pix, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3549/3532462260_91b72289bc.jpg" alt="Goodbye Polaroid Fun" width="332" height="500" /> </a><br>

I also saw Polaroid 600 at my local Walmart.</p>

<p>Shots just for FUN...absolutely!<br>

What can I say...I love my cat....<br>

<a title="Maggie the Cat by Michael's Film Pix, on Flickr" href=" title="Maggie the Cat by Michael's Film Pix, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3472/3236001130_aa3339a351.jpg" alt="Maggie the Cat" width="500" height="357" /> </a><br>

Shot on Agfa XRS 1000 Color Print Film with the Canon AE-1 Program and Sigma 28 - 70mm FD Zoom.</p>

<p>...and PIZZA!<br>

<a title="Aroma Pizza - "Approved by Joe" by Michael's Film Pix, on Flickr" href=" title="Aroma Pizza - "Approved by Joe" by Michael's Film Pix, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3554/3410177727_6f1fb31388.jpg" alt="Aroma Pizza - "Approved by Joe"" width="500" height="333" /> </a><br>

Shot w/ Canon AE-1 Program Carl Zeiss Jenazoom II 28-70mm f3.5 FD Lens. Shot in overhead florescent with 5600k LCD Lite-Panel fill Fujicolor Superia Xtra 800asa</p>