Mr. Doug Posted July 3, 2012 Share #1 Posted July 3, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) I've been struggling for a while with my digital cameras. They were all producing fantastic pics, but I wasn't feeling the 'connection' to the images that I was looking for. A month ago, I picked up an old Olympus OM-1 at a camera shop for $50. Threw in a roll of Delta 100 and I was hooked. Worked my way through a bunch of vintage 35mm cameras over the last several weeks. Found an old Canon A1 in the garage...found a Nikon F3 (LOVE that camera) and landed yesterday on a Leica M3. I had a few lenses from my M8 experiment a few months ago, so it seemed like an easy enough thing to try out. Boy is this a sweet camera. I think this is exactly what I've been looking for. There's a romance involved with a film rangefinder that I just didn't get with even the film SLRs that I have. The OM-1 and F3 are still very cool too...but this is just outstanding. I ran a couple of rolls yesterday and last night to play around. The negs look great, but I can't see prints until later today when my new scanner gets here. I'm excited about photography again. This is going to be fun... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cbretteville Posted July 3, 2012 Share #2 Posted July 3, 2012 Enjoy! It really is a classic. Carl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootinglulu Posted July 3, 2012 Share #3 Posted July 3, 2012 Congrats..I'm in the same boat!..Just put the first roll of film through my M7 today..dreading the scanning bit I'm so bad at it..What scanner are you getting? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Doug Posted July 3, 2012 Author Share #4 Posted July 3, 2012 I bought the Wolverine 14MP. ( Amazon.com: Wolverine F2D14 14 MP 35mm Slides and Negatives to Digital Image Converter: Electronics ) It's not the end-all, but here are 4 scans I did just now, of some rolls that I shot this weekend and processed myself last night. Two pics from my Nikon F3 and two from the Leica M3 I bought yesterday. Wolverine Scanner - a set on Flickr The TMAX-100 had been in the loader for about 8 years, and these are among the first rolls of film I've developed in a VERY long time, so please don't think the scanner is to fault for the quality. Overall, in the 2h I've had it, I'm quite pleased for what I was looking for. (Besides...it's only about $100.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblitz Posted July 3, 2012 Share #5 Posted July 3, 2012 I think scanning yourself makes a big difference. in nyc i bring my film to a top notch pro lab and while the scans are better than the usual corner 3 hour turnaround shop, it is still not as good as what i see posted. have fun with the camera(s). i got myself an m4 as the "backup" to my m9 and find myself using the m4 more often. probably because i grew up using film and enjoy guessing the exposure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Doug Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share #6 Posted July 4, 2012 I had the pro-lab here in Cleveland (Dodd Camera) process and scan a roll of Delta 100 for me. The scans from the lab SMOKE the scanner that I got today. I'm not sure what I want to do. For $100, I'm not sure I'm going to do better. The simplicity of an SD card and a quick (2-sec) button-push may be easier than a full-on scanner. Here are 4 pics. Two from the lab, two from my scanner. You can see what I'm talking about... 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/183008-made-the-jumphappy-as-hell/?do=findComment&comment=2054889'>More sharing options...
erl Posted July 4, 2012 Share #7 Posted July 4, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) I am assuming the first scan in each case is the lab's effort. However, the internet does not do justice to either. Remember, learning to use a scanner is just as much effort as learning to use a camera. Give yourself time to 'work it out'. before long you should be surpassing the lab scans, which are not that brilliant. Most labs scan to a set 'formula' to please 'average' customers. The whole point of doing it yourself is that you can tailor your workflow to your tastes, and save dollars. The next step is to process your own films, that will allow a quantum leap in image quality for you. B&W processing yourself is very easy and dirt cheap. It is also one of the best parts of the fun of film photography. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
koray Posted July 4, 2012 Share #8 Posted July 4, 2012 Congratulations Doug! Your new scanner is a CMOS scanner. It is nothing more than a cheap point-and-shoot camera inserted inside a box to scan negatives. It won't do justice to your film photography. You should look for dedicated scanners (such as Nikon Coolscan series, or Konica Minolta Dimage Scan Dual IV), or high-end desktop scanners from EPSON. Most of the good equipment are now out of production, but there are plenty of them on ebay for a bit more than what you paid for Wolverine. Good luck! K. PS: I forgot to mention Plustec Opticfilm scanners, praised by many! I bought the Wolverine 14MP. ( Amazon.com: Wolverine F2D14 14 MP 35mm Slides and Negatives to Digital Image Converter: Electronics ) It's not the end-all, but here are 4 scans I did just now, of some rolls that I shot this weekend and processed myself last night. Two pics from my Nikon F3 and two from the Leica M3 I bought yesterday. Wolverine Scanner - a set on Flickr The TMAX-100 had been in the loader for about 8 years, and these are among the first rolls of film I've developed in a VERY long time, so please don't think the scanner is to fault for the quality. Overall, in the 2h I've had it, I'm quite pleased for what I was looking for. (Besides...it's only about $100.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted July 4, 2012 Share #9 Posted July 4, 2012 You can buy a new Plustek 7400 for as little as $280 on Ebay and that should easily do better than those lab scans you posted Doug. As has been said, its another thing to learn but well worth it considering all the fun you can have. Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootinglulu Posted July 4, 2012 Share #10 Posted July 4, 2012 Nothing worthwhile is ever easy..:o Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Messsucherkamera Posted July 4, 2012 Share #11 Posted July 4, 2012 I've been struggling for a while with my digital cameras. They were all producing fantastic pics, but I wasn't feeling the 'connection' to the images that I was looking for. A month ago, I picked up an old Olympus OM-1 at a camera shop for $50. Threw in a roll of Delta 100 and I was hooked. Worked my way through a bunch of vintage 35mm cameras over the last several weeks. Found an old Canon A1 in the garage...found a Nikon F3 (LOVE that camera) and landed yesterday on a Leica M3. I had a few lenses from my M8 experiment a few months ago, so it seemed like an easy enough thing to try out. Boy is this a sweet camera. I think this is exactly what I've been looking for. There's a romance involved with a film rangefinder that I just didn't get with even the film SLRs that I have. The OM-1 and F3 are still very cool too...but this is just outstanding. I ran a couple of rolls yesterday and last night to play around. The negs look great, but I can't see prints until later today when my new scanner gets here. I'm excited about photography again. This is going to be fun... You are not the only one - film has been experiencing somewhat of a renaissance in the past 2-3 years. As digital cameras improved and technology advances were made, photographers stampeded to digital in droves. More than a few have become disillusioned with the technology (not to mention the results) and are returning to silver halide photography. The M3 is a wonderful camera, as is the Nikon F3hp on the SLR side of the aisle. Both are pretty much the pinnacle of their respective designs, in the opinion of many photographers. You really can't miss with either one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchalfon Posted July 4, 2012 Share #12 Posted July 4, 2012 +1. With my "new". M6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth3kpl Posted July 4, 2012 Share #13 Posted July 4, 2012 I think I prefer your scans. Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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