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Finally getting the hang of the M7. Used the Ilford BW C41 film, scanned with a Nikon coolscan V. Seems these are my sharpest yet. Used the 50 summicron, mainly at F2.

 

Hopefully in the next few weeks I can get some street shots. Just wanted to make sure I knew how to use this camera!

 

Also, when I took the film for processing at my local one hour store the prits were yellow, but the negs were fine and i scanned them. Ill be returning the prints for a refund tomorrow. Anyone know why they would be yellow?

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Thanks! Yea, the one with the glasses is my son. The last one is my nephew while working out his triceps. He is here on vacation for the summer and wants me to whip him in to shape.

 

Thanks for all of the comments!

 

Steve

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Steve, it's highly unlikely that you will get neutral prints from XP2 and a colour 1 hour lab. XP2 lacks the orange mask that is used by the colour process. While this means that the negatives print very easily in a conventional b&w enlarger, the colour processor will struggle producing a neutral print.

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Thanks, I found that out about 2 hours ago. Went back up to the 1 hour store and they said with this film, the prints will be yellow. I asked for a refund since they did not tell me this up front and they refused. Last time I go there.

 

Anyway, I like the film and it scans great. I'll probably just get it processed and print myself if needed.

 

Thanks

Steve

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Actually I do not think it is your film that makes the prints yellow. It is the chemicals they are using, probably Kodak and the type of paper they are using. Tell them to process the pics on black and white paper not color paper.

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Steve,

 

You got the hang of the M7, I see. I have to get me a Nikon coolscan. These look superb to my eyes.

 

Hey gang, Steve has been a sho-nuff shooter for years. He turns out great images with any camera he decides to use.

 

Right now, I'm shooting and storing the negatives until I get my hands on a good scanner. I'll be looking to see some more from you Steve.

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Good to see you over here! Yea, Im enjoying the M7 though it is so much different than a SLR. I'm still holding on to an Oly E1 though :)

 

The Nikon coolscan V is GREAT. Thought it would be just good since its the lowest in the line but I have yet to have any problems and the quality is good enough for me. It's time consuming but fun.

 

Thanks for the post, and hope to see more of your awesome street shots!

 

Steve

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