Sailronin Posted May 31, 2015 Share #1 Posted May 31, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) About a year ago I sold my MP thinking that I was done with film (silly, I know). Between an Xpan, two 4x5's, and a Horseman 612 it became pretty obvious that I was not leaving film so today purchased a beautiful M7. Viewfinder is not quite as nice as the MP but with the auto it is very convenient as well as much more reasonably priced. Can't wait to get the first couple of rolls processed. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Doc Henry Posted May 31, 2015 Share #2 Posted May 31, 2015 (edited) Dave , you're right to go back film ... less convenient but prettier versus digital Congratulations for your M7 acquisition Look at these recent pictures (with M7 and MP) http://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/205842-i-like-filmopen-thread/page-238 http://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/245621-aravis-mountain-range/ ... and process yourself Please post and share your pictures with us Best Henry Edited May 31, 2015 by Doc Henry 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clickie McPete Posted June 1, 2015 Share #3 Posted June 1, 2015 Digital certainly has it's place but film is so much more satisfying, to me anyway. It isn't always the destination, it's the ride. :-) 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted June 1, 2015 Share #4 Posted June 1, 2015 Digital certainly has it's place but film is so much more satisfying, to me anyway. It isn't always the destination, it's the ride. :-) Context, please. Do you do film, then scan the negatives? Doing so completely defeats the virtues of film. Just asking. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlindstrom Posted June 1, 2015 Share #5 Posted June 1, 2015 That depends.. fex my "master plan" is to get real prints made, from all the film I shoot, and then scan selected few for online viewing etc digital use. I'll probably just use a digital camera + tripod & even lighting to "scan" the prints. It should yield good enough results for posting in the internet forums. //Juha Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted June 1, 2015 Share #6 Posted June 1, 2015 Context, please. Do you do film, then scan the negatives? Doing so completely defeats the virtues of film. Just asking. How is it defeating the virtues of film? Don't you see the difference between a print made from a scanned neg and a digital file? I know I do. On the other hand taking a digital image and applying noise to mimic film grain completely defeats the virtues of digital. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matlock Posted June 1, 2015 Share #7 Posted June 1, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) How is it defeating the virtues of film? Don't you see the difference between a print made from a scanned neg and a digital file? I know I do. On the other hand taking a digital image and applying noise to mimic film grain completely defeats the virtues of digital. +1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A miller Posted June 1, 2015 Share #8 Posted June 1, 2015 Context, please. Do you do film, then scan the negatives? Doing so completely defeats the virtues of film. Just asking. With all respect, this is probably the most ridiculous assertion that I have seen on the forum in a long time. Not to fully support my perspective, but merely to amplify it: I guess slide film no longer has ANY "virtues" at all whatsoever??? I say this b/c analog printing of slide film negatives is no longer possible. Did you know that?? That means that the only way to see your slide film image other than via a projector is to SCAN it and then print it or view it on a computer. We can legitimately debate whether this workflow materially detracts from a genuine old fashioned analog print (I would most certainly vote yes), but a digitized slide film exposure still has that chrome characteristic that is unique and in may cases not repeatable with a digital camera. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matlock Posted June 1, 2015 Share #9 Posted June 1, 2015 I say this b/c analog printing of slide film negatives is no longer possible. Did you know that?? Yes, but surely you mean slide film POSITIVES. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A miller Posted June 1, 2015 Share #10 Posted June 1, 2015 I surely did. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipus Posted June 2, 2015 Share #11 Posted June 2, 2015 Just love it when a thread completely tanks due to the old and unnecessarily polarised film vs digital debate. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop Posted June 2, 2015 Share #12 Posted June 2, 2015 I have moved two posts to here: Is wet printing is worth doing? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matlock Posted June 2, 2015 Share #13 Posted June 2, 2015 I have moved two posts to here: Is wet printing is worth doing? So did I, so now there are three posts I would say that it is difficult to find the correct place for this discussion but, back to the OP, the M7 is a great choice. I find that I use mine as much as my M2. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted June 2, 2015 Share #14 Posted June 2, 2015 [...] the only way to see your slide film image other than via a projector is to SCAN it and then print it or view it on a computer. We can legitimately debate whether this workflow materially detracts from a genuine old fashioned analog print (I would most certainly vote yes), but a digitized slide film exposure still has that chrome characteristic that is unique and in may cases not repeatable with a digital camera. Then you agree with me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A miller Posted June 2, 2015 Share #15 Posted June 2, 2015 Then you agree with me. Not with the "completely defeats" point.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailronin Posted June 7, 2015 Author Share #16 Posted June 7, 2015 (edited) Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! First roll with M7 and try with scanner. M7 with 90mm Summicron on Tri-X developed in HC 110 dil.B and scanned on Epson V500. Edited June 7, 2015 by Sailronin 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! First roll with M7 and try with scanner. M7 with 90mm Summicron on Tri-X developed in HC 110 dil.B and scanned on Epson V500. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/245748-new-to-me-m7/?do=findComment&comment=2829682'>More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted June 8, 2015 Share #17 Posted June 8, 2015 (edited) Seattle downtown man-1.jpg First roll with M7 and try with scanner. M7 with 90mm Summicron on Tri-X developed in HC 110 dil.B and scanned on Epson V500. Dave, congratulations for your acquisition and welcome to film's club Nice b&w picture with TX developped by yourself . Thanks to also post in "film thread" Cheers Henry Edited June 8, 2015 by Doc Henry 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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