roy_ Posted November 12, 2015 Share #7821 Posted November 12, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi everyone, Long time reader, first time poster here. I'm still new to the film medium (only two rolls developed so far) and while there's still lots to learn, I'm thoroughly enjoying my M6 Classic. I owe a big thanks to this forum because reading your posts gave me the final nudge I needed to make the purchase. Here's a couple of shots from a recent trip to Boston. After having the film developed and scanned, the pictures came back washed out and at low contrast. This might be due to development/scanning process at the lab (?), but more likely because the film had gone through airport security a few times too many. Not going to make that mistake again. Anyway, this is just to say that contrast was corrected with a quick levels adjustment in Photoshop.M6 50 Lux ASPH Portra 400 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! Roy 13 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Roy ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/205842-i-like-filmopen-thread/?do=findComment&comment=2926891'>More sharing options...
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jochem Posted November 12, 2015 Share #7822 Posted November 12, 2015 In 1970 in San Antonio, Texas, I met an old commercial cinematographer who owned a film studio and was a former stuntman for Errol Flynn in Hollywood. He let me help him doing work for him in his darkroom and in return allowed me to use it for my own work when I was finished with his. Many times I spend the whole night and left his studio at dawn. I learned a lot from him how to print, using my hands to dodge and burn. To this day I still use film, but now I scan the film with a dedicated film scanner and do very little, if at all, editing in Lightroom. I use an online printing service to have my best shots printed on silver gelatine fiber paper via a laser projector. Camera : Leica M2Lens : Summilux 35/f1.4 pre asphFilm: TMAX400 or TRIX400Film developer: Xtol undiluted 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! 11 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/205842-i-like-filmopen-thread/?do=findComment&comment=2926921'>More sharing options...
philipus Posted November 12, 2015 Share #7823 Posted November 12, 2015 Varmt välkommen Roy, also to film. Very nice shots. Did you put the films in a bag that you checked in? That is likely to ruin films. Then again if a levels adjustment could correct it I doubt x-ray is the reason; more likely the lab scan. Here's a couple of shots from a recent trip to Boston. After having the film developed and scanned, the pictures came back washed out and at low contrast. This might be due to development/scanning process at the lab (?), but more likely because the film had gone through airport security a few times too many. Not going to make that mistake again. Anyway, this is just to say that contrast was corrected with a quick levels adjustment in Photoshop.M650 Lux ASPHPortra 400 02.jpg 03.jpg Roy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jochem Posted November 12, 2015 Share #7824 Posted November 12, 2015 In 1970 in San Antonio, Texas, I met an old commercial cinematographer who owned a film studio and was a former stuntman for Errol Flynn in Hollywood. He let me help him doing work for him in his darkroom and in return allowed me to use it for my own work when I was finished with his. Many times I spend the whole night and left his studio at dawn. I learned a lot from him how to print, using my hands to dodge and burn. To this day I still use film, but now I scan the film with a dedicated film scanner and do very little, if at all, editing in Lightroom. I use an online printing service to have my best shots printed on silver gelatine fiber paper via a laser projector. Camera : Leica M2Lens : Summilux 35/f1.4 pre asphFilm: TMAX400 or TRIX400Film developer: Xtol undiluted 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! 17 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/205842-i-like-filmopen-thread/?do=findComment&comment=2926938'>More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted November 12, 2015 Author Share #7825 Posted November 12, 2015 (edited) Hi everyone, Long time reader, first time poster here. I'm still new to the film medium (only two rolls developed so far) and while there's still lots to learn, I'm thoroughly enjoying my M6 Classic. I owe a big thanks to this forum because reading your posts gave me the final nudge I needed to make the purchase. Here's a couple of shots from a recent trip to Boston. After having the film developed and scanned, the pictures came back washed out and at low contrast. This might be due to development/scanning process at the lab (?), but more likely because the film had gone through airport security a few times too many. Not going to make that mistake again. Anyway, this is just to say that contrast was corrected with a quick levels adjustment in Photoshop. M6 50 Lux ASPH Portra 400 02.jpg 03.jpg Roy Welcome Roy Glad to watch your pictures Really nice color Thanks for sharing Best Henry Edited November 12, 2015 by Doc Henry 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted November 12, 2015 Author Share #7826 Posted November 12, 2015 (edited) In 1970 in San Antonio, Texas, I met an old commercial cinematographer who owned a film studio and was a former stuntman for Errol Flynn in Hollywood. He let me help him doing work for him in his darkroom and in return allowed me to use it for my own work when I was finished with his. Many times I spend the whole night and left his studio at dawn. I learned a lot from him how to print, using my hands to dodge and burn. To this day I still use film, but now I scan the film with a dedicated film scanner and do very little, if at all, editing in Lightroom. I use an online printing service to have my best shots printed on silver gelatine fiber paper via a laser projector. Camera : Leica M2 Lens : Summilux 35/f1.4 pre asph Film: TMAX400 or TRIX400 Film developer: Xtol undiluted Hi Jo, great memories you tell us there Welcome also to you Nice framing for this picture , just at a decisive moment Thanks for sharing Best regards Henry Edited November 12, 2015 by Doc Henry 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted November 12, 2015 Author Share #7827 Posted November 12, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Ilford PanF MP-50 Cron 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! Rg Henry 11 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Rg Henry ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/205842-i-like-filmopen-thread/?do=findComment&comment=2927000'>More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted November 12, 2015 Author Share #7828 Posted November 12, 2015 (edited) PanF Ilford-MP-50 Cron (dev home Ilfosol) any corrrection Deep black like TX French Alpes 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! Best Henry Edited November 12, 2015 by Doc Henry 10 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Best Henry ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/205842-i-like-filmopen-thread/?do=findComment&comment=2927004'>More sharing options...
roy_ Posted November 12, 2015 Share #7829 Posted November 12, 2015 Tack Philip! I always carry my camera gear in my carry on luggage for the reason you stated and to have the camera close at hand at all times. However, there's a recommendation (which I obviously didn't follow) that 400 or faster film shouldn't even be taken through the scanners at the security check. From now on I will request a hand check for the film I carry with me. I'm also going to try another lab. Thanks for your feedback! Varmt välkommen Roy, also to film. Very nice shots. Did you put the films in a bag that you checked in? That is likely to ruin films. Then again if a levels adjustment could correct it I doubt x-ray is the reason; more likely the lab scan. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbealnz Posted November 12, 2015 Share #7830 Posted November 12, 2015 I doubt that X-Ray damage is the reason to be honest. I carried a selection of 100 and 400 ISO B&W films in and out of Europe a couple of months ago, must have gone through at least 20 scans in total. Nary an issue. Same in 2013, similar amount of film and scans, no issues. Never asked for personal attention, just left the films in the hand luggage bag(s) with my cameras. Scans seem to come out "flat", and the two images you post are great. Gary 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted November 12, 2015 Author Share #7831 Posted November 12, 2015 (edited) Tack Philip! I always carry my camera gear in my carry on luggage for the reason you stated and to have the camera close at hand at all times. However, there's a recommendation (which I obviously didn't follow) that 400 or faster film shouldn't even be taken through the scanners at the security check. From now on I will request a hand check for the film I carry with me. I'm also going to try another lab. Thanks for your feedback! Hi Roy, so far, during my humanitarian missions in Asia, I always ask to let film rolls out of security gates and they agree Now I just bought 3 Domke bags anti X-Ray at Amazon *, each bag holds about thirty five rolls. it also exists for 15-20 rolls It's true that high isos film once impressed are sensitive to radiation ! Best Henry * http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00009USZ5/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1944687682&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00009USZ7&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=00XMBGCR1QH1WB99QK80 Edited November 12, 2015 by Doc Henry 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev Posted November 12, 2015 Share #7832 Posted November 12, 2015 Snapshot of this summer, it was taken after our little party celebrating the longest day of the year 'midzomerfeest' we partied on the roof until 2:30 when it got dark and light again around 5:30! Leica Minilux Agfa Vista 200 Scanned with Nikon Coolscan 4000 ED 1/2/4/5/0/1/475866.attach I love the picture...but I love the story more.. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted November 12, 2015 Author Share #7833 Posted November 12, 2015 at my last wedding as photographer the mythical Citroen " 2 CV " of the married Kodak TX400-MP-50 LA 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! Best Henry 10 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Best Henry ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/205842-i-like-filmopen-thread/?do=findComment&comment=2927226'>More sharing options...
philipus Posted November 12, 2015 Share #7834 Posted November 12, 2015 I'll be travelling for a few days so thought I'd post this now. Hasselblad street. FlickrPortra 400 (wet mount) 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Benqui Posted November 12, 2015 Share #7835 Posted November 12, 2015 MP, Elmar 2.8/50, Tmax 400 best regards Marc 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! 17 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/205842-i-like-filmopen-thread/?do=findComment&comment=2927333'>More sharing options...
chrism Posted November 13, 2015 Share #7836 Posted November 13, 2015 (edited) Here's one from my morning with (birthday boy) Steve Blitz last week.... The Williamsburg Bridge at sunrise... Ektar Now you've gone and done it, Adam. I have an old SWC on the way from KEH. In two weeks I shall be released from needing to stay within five minutes of the hospital, so like last fall and winter when I was doing chemo I'll be out walking around and looking for landscapes. It will be a pleasant change from harassing the nurses with a camera each weekend! Edited November 13, 2015 by chrism 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A miller Posted November 13, 2015 Share #7837 Posted November 13, 2015 (edited) Now you've gone and done it, Adam. I have an old SWC on the way from KEH. In two weeks I shall be released from needing to stay within five minutes of the hospital, so like last fall and winter when I was doing chemo I'll be out walking around and looking for landscapes. It will be a pleasant change from harassing the nurses with a camera each weekend! That's very funny, Chris. You should only see magic with the SWC. I spent 6 hours in Central Park yesterday (it was a bank holiday) with mine and shot 5 rolls. The weather couldn't have been more perfect; rich fall colors, damp and cloudy with perfect ambient light. Scanning them now (and probably for the next week) so please keep an eye out and let me know what your think....) I actually shot this sunrise with my old 20 pound Linhof Technika Press and long'ish 180mm lens. Even most of the superwide's I've been posting recently have been with my Linhof and Zeiss 53mm biogon (which is the same style lens that is on the Hassy SWC only about 30 years older. The advantage of the Linhof is that the film is 6x9, so 50% bigger. Once you go big it is really hard to go back to 35mm, especially for scenic stuff. The Hassy's lens is better and hands down the world's best superwide camera. It is super light, too. You can hang it around you neck just like a 35mm camera. It is great in the street and can channel a lot of creativity there. One word of caution, though., The Hassy a relatively delicate camera. You can't be rough with it your Leica film cameras, which are like tanks. Good luck with the camera and please share your photos!! Edited November 13, 2015 by A miller 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A miller Posted November 13, 2015 Share #7838 Posted November 13, 2015 (edited) I wanted to share some of a fine art series that I am working on concerning Central Park. I will try to bleed these in over time so as to not bore or annoy anyone.... Here is one from the east bank of the reservoir lake looking west just a few minutes before the sunrise... The image looks small and may be hard to make out due to the max width allowed; but with the 6x9 film size the print can easily be 4-6 feet wide with no unreasonable loss of resolution... EKTAR 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! Edited November 13, 2015 by A miller 13 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/205842-i-like-filmopen-thread/?do=findComment&comment=2927424'>More sharing options...
Kleinkamera Posted November 13, 2015 Share #7839 Posted November 13, 2015 In 1970 in San Antonio, Texas, I met an old commercial cinematographer who owned a film studio and was a former stuntman for Errol Flynn in Hollywood. He let me help him doing work for him in his darkroom and in return allowed me to use it for my own work when I was finished with his. Many times I spend the whole night and left his studio at dawn. I learned a lot from him how to print, using my hands to dodge and burn. To this day I still use film, but now I scan the film with a dedicated film scanner and do very little, if at all, editing in Lightroom. I use an online printing service to have my best shots printed on silver gelatine fiber paper via a laser projector. Camera : Leica M2 Lens : Summilux 35/f1.4 pre asph Film: TMAX400 or TRIX400 Film developer: Xtol undiluted That 32nd St shot is cool! Thanks for posting... James 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kleinkamera Posted November 13, 2015 Share #7840 Posted November 13, 2015 In a mining town museum in Colorado 500C/M, 50mm C lens, FP4+ All this talk of Hasselblad St and the SWC has me nostalgic for mine… I sold off all my 6x6 gear a while back. My 1966 SWC is the one I would sure like to have back… James 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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