BlackDE Posted September 8, 2011 Share #1 Posted September 8, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Please have a look at this and let me know what you think the issue is. I shot 2 rolls of film with my newly accuired M7 and a 50mm Summicron. I have just received the scans from the lab and all shots look like this. Bernhard 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! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/161390-please-look-at-this-need-some-help/?do=findComment&comment=1788493'>More sharing options...
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k_g_wolf ✝ Posted September 8, 2011 Share #2 Posted September 8, 2011 VERY poor scan, think of it as art. best GEORG Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted September 8, 2011 Share #3 Posted September 8, 2011 It looks like they ran a filter over it. It's the worst scan I've ever seen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackDE Posted September 8, 2011 Author Share #4 Posted September 8, 2011 VERY poor scan, think of it as art. best GEORG So you think it is the scan. Not the camera or the lens? I forgot to say that I used a yellow filter as well. I had film processed and scanned at this lab before and I was pretty satisfied with the results. So far.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronan Posted September 8, 2011 Share #5 Posted September 8, 2011 Check the negatives. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeTexas Posted September 8, 2011 Share #6 Posted September 8, 2011 It looks as if the scan of the picture was upscaled and then oversharpened to get rid of the jagged edges created by upscaling. Very strange. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackDE Posted September 8, 2011 Author Share #7 Posted September 8, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Check the negatives. Right. I will. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
miss_emma_jade Posted September 9, 2011 Share #8 Posted September 9, 2011 It looks as if the scan of the picture was upscaled and then oversharpened to get rid of the jagged edges created by upscaling. Very strange. change labs. its been seriously over sharpened, and it looks like the negs were a bit dusty too.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokoshawnuff Posted September 9, 2011 Share #9 Posted September 9, 2011 horrible. go get your money back. it has nothing to do with your equipment Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
menos I M6 Posted September 9, 2011 Share #10 Posted September 9, 2011 My first thinking was: - the lab ran a standard scan with all available dust filter/ noise filter and sharpening enabled. Definitely the scan in the lab - get your money for the scanning back, buy a scanner, do it yourself. This has nothing to Do with the camera, lens or film. Neg looks to be pretty scratched up and dusty too btw - you might consider changing the lab entirely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackDE Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share #11 Posted September 9, 2011 My first thinking was: - the lab ran a standard scan with all available dust filter/ noise filter and sharpening enabled. Definitely the scan in the lab - get your money for the scanning back, buy a scanner, do it yourself. This has nothing to Do with the camera, lens or film. Neg looks to be pretty scratched up and dusty too btw - you might consider changing the lab entirely. Yes, I will change the lab. I was afraid it could have been the equipment or my (in)abilities. Thanks, Bernhard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZDavid Posted September 9, 2011 Share #12 Posted September 9, 2011 Agree 100% with the other comments. Nothing at all to do with your abilities or equipment. %*#@ poor processing and scanning is to blame. Not good enough. Ask for your money back and for them to do it again, or just go somewhere else (if there is somewhere) or DIY. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted September 9, 2011 Share #13 Posted September 9, 2011 DIY processing and scanning is the only answer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlaw Posted September 9, 2011 Share #14 Posted September 9, 2011 negative poorly develop and poor scanning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
moikle Posted September 9, 2011 Share #15 Posted September 9, 2011 OK. It's name and shame time! Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackDE Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share #16 Posted September 9, 2011 DIY processing and scanning is the only answer That's exactly my issue. I neither have the space and equipment nor the time to do this myself. Thx anyway. Bernhard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted September 9, 2011 Share #17 Posted September 9, 2011 Are you sure? You need a small box to keep the processing kit in and about half an hour to process a couple of films? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackDE Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share #18 Posted September 9, 2011 Are you sure? You need a small box to keep the processing kit in and about half an hour to process a couple of films? Hmmm......doesn't sound too complicated. What about the chemicals? What equipment would I need exactly to process b&w film by myself? And will it be costly? Thx. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted September 9, 2011 Share #19 Posted September 9, 2011 You can buy everything you need for well under €100. It takes about half an hour, start to finish, plus drying time. You will need your own scanner though, obviously. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeTexas Posted September 9, 2011 Share #20 Posted September 9, 2011 All you really need to develop film is the tumbler and reels, a couple of bottles for the chemicals, and a string in the shower to hang the film up to dry. I'd say it takes me about 20 minutes start to finish to do two rolls of film (I have a two roll tumbler). The hardest part was finding a dark enough place in my house to load the spools, but a dark bag would solve that issue. All the massive equipment comes into play when you start making prints. If you go straight to digital and scan the negatives, you don't need a dedicated room, an enlarger, all the trays, etc. Total cost for the tumbler, spools, chemicals and scanner was about $225. With the cost of developing and scanning in my area, that was about 16 rolls of film before I broke even. However, if I screw it up, there's nobody to blame but myself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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