Doc Henry Posted December 16, 2015 Author Share #8621 Posted December 16, 2015 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) I continue with Kodachrome 64 slide Frames slides were made of cardboard, carefully framed as those of the last series before the disappearance of Kodachrome. It's the digital that "killed" Kodachrome !all this , for reasons of efficiency and speed and no search for beauty in the sense of art Sad time Avoriaz M7- 50 Summicron 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 December 16, 2015 by Doc Henry 13 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=2949766'>More sharing options...
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A miller Posted December 16, 2015 Share #8622 Posted December 16, 2015 I continue with Kodachrome 64 slide Frames slides were made of cardboard, carefully framed as those of the last series before the disappearance of Kodachrome. It's the digital that "killed" Kodachrome ! all this , for reasons of efficiency and speed and no search for beauty in the sense of art Sad time Avoriaz M7- 50 Summicron Image5cluskodaclfht+++-950.jpg Best Henry Hi Henry - wow, this is beautiful. Can I suggest this very quick and dirty slight adjustment to your WB (which in your shot seems slightly off balance in favor of the green hues)...? 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! 3 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=2949893'>More sharing options...
A miller Posted December 16, 2015 Share #8623 Posted December 16, 2015 Thanks Adam, it is Maurice Chevalier ? Beautiful photo of 1968's , not sure you have the same result quality with the digital after 47 years ! Nice pictures of Paul Newman and Angie Dickinson. Best Henry Yes, Henry. You are right! And I am also impressed at how well the negatives have held up in less than ideal conditions. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A miller Posted December 16, 2015 Share #8624 Posted December 16, 2015 (edited) Thank you very much Adam! I think that film is perfect for this kind of look, digital would be too clean. I like your old photos a lot. Although so old, they look very good. Especially the blonde hair of the lady in photo 1 is really an eyecatcher. best regards Marc Thanks, Marc and James. Fascinating Adam! Even for non Americans this image (and the others) makes for interesting viewing and I'm sure there is a story to tell as to their making by your father and the camera you now use. Do tell, Charles Shortly after my father's passing about 5 years ago, I found a stash of very meticulously organized 6x7 (mostly) color film negatives from movies stars, entertainers and politicians, mostly from the late 60's. All shot on the same Linhof Technika Press (6x9) camera that I use today. Mostly using a flash. He developed himself in his own darkroom. It took me over 2 years to scan all 824 negatives at the highest resolution on my nikon coolscan 9000. Each negative is kept in a simple wax paper sleeve along with a contact print and organized by event (which was usually an opening night or a gala dinner or political convention), along with a little note listing the famous people in the photos. I am (very) slowly going through the photos and making basic edits so that they are in shape for the next stage in the process, which is some type of public showing (whether in a book, gallery, donation and/or private sale). What interests me the most about the photos are the fashion statements that are made and the relaxed atmosphere with which people enjoyed themselves at these events, with the free heavy smoking and drinking. According to my father, it was quite easy to gain access to these events. All he needed to do was wear his tuxedo and bring his camera (ok, and maybe a little chutzpah, the apple doesnt fall far...) and he was generally allowed in. Back then, entertainers were seeking out ways to get their faces into the public mainstream, and my father's camera was thus generally welcomed. I would also note that, back then, it was unusual to shoot these events with medium format color film, which I think makes them somewhat unique. I can share a few others here and there if people are interested. But I by no means want to wear out the welcome. Thanks for your comments and interest... Edited December 16, 2015 by A miller 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted December 16, 2015 Author Share #8625 Posted December 16, 2015 (edited) Hi Henry - wow, this is beautiful. Can I suggest this very quick and dirty slight adjustment to your WB (which in your shot seems slightly off balance in favor of the green hues)...? Adam, you prefer this version with no WB setting ? 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! Nikon Coolscan 5000 RGB calibrated at the output of the scanner in Tiff > Jpeg for post with no correction Henry Edited December 16, 2015 by Doc Henry Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Nikon Coolscan 5000 RGB calibrated at the output of the scanner in Tiff > Jpeg for post with no correction Henry ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/205842-i-like-filmopen-thread/?do=findComment&comment=2949914'>More sharing options...
A miller Posted December 16, 2015 Share #8626 Posted December 16, 2015 Adam, you prefer this version with no WB setting ? Image5cluskodaclfhtcef+++950.jpg Nikon Coolscan 5000 RGB calibrated at the output of the scanner in Tiff > Jpeg for post with no correction Henry Hmm, this version appears too cool to me. What do others think? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted December 16, 2015 Author Share #8627 Posted December 16, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) one of my rare cat photos in Kodachrome 64 no correction R4S-Summicron 50 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 8 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=2949957'>More sharing options...
chrism Posted December 16, 2015 Share #8628 Posted December 16, 2015 Henry, I bet you take cat photos all the time, but have the good sense to keep them to yourself! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbealnz Posted December 16, 2015 Share #8629 Posted December 16, 2015 Hmm, this version appears too cool to me. What do others think? I felt the first one Henry posted was way too green, and yours Adam is better, but still has that green tinge. Maybe it is simply age that has caused the slide to change? Gary 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Geschlecht Posted December 16, 2015 Share #8630 Posted December 16, 2015 (edited) Hello Gary, Unlike certain other slide/transparency technologies: Kodachromes, from the earliest versions in the 1930's, have had colors that are less prone to fading than many other slide/transparency materials. Kodak said they were stable for at least 100 years. Not that long ago I looked at a large number of 11" X 14" Kodachrome transparencies done in the 1940's. They looked like they were taken today. Grain was like it is on a 24mm X 36mm Kodachrome slide. The rich, clear colors were slightly different. They were NOT faded. Henry, I prefer the colors in your original Post. Also: I think the retirement of Kodachrome came because of a combination of its being a relatively low volume, more complex (expensive) technology. This was coupled with Kodachrome having more of an ecological downside when compared to the more universal E6 process films. All of the above does not stop you & me from considering Kodachrome our favorite slide/transparency film. Best Regards, Michael Edited December 16, 2015 by Michael Geschlecht 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkassenkunde Posted December 16, 2015 Share #8631 Posted December 16, 2015 Hmm, this version appears too cool to me. What do others think? I think your version is about right. Here is my suggestion, which should be similar: 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! Sorry for messing around with your image, Henry 2 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Sorry for messing around with your image, Henry ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/205842-i-like-filmopen-thread/?do=findComment&comment=2950224'>More sharing options...
Keith (M) Posted December 16, 2015 Share #8632 Posted December 16, 2015 I can share a few others here and there if people are interested. But I by no means want to wear out the welcome. Thanks for your comments and interest... By all means keep them coming, Adam. The images, apart from their superb quality, form a recent history & lifestyle record. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
atufte Posted December 16, 2015 Share #8633 Posted December 16, 2015 Leica M-A/DR50/TX400 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! 9 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=2950264'>More sharing options...
Kleinkamera Posted December 16, 2015 Share #8634 Posted December 16, 2015 Hello Gary, Unlike certain other slide/transparency technologies: Kodachromes, from the earliest versions in the 1930's, have had colors that are less prone to fading than many other slide/transparency materials. Kodak said they were stable for at least 100 years. Not that long ago I looked at a large number of 11" X 14" Kodachrome transparencies done in the 1940's. They looked like they were taken today. Grain was like it is on a 24mm X 36mm Kodachrome slide. The rich, clear colors were slightly different. They were NOT faded. Henry, I prefer the colors in your original Post. Also: I think the retirement of Kodachrome came because of a combination of its being a relatively low volume, more complex (expensive) technology. This was coupled with Kodachrome having more of an ecological downside when compared to the more universal E6 process films. All of the above does not stop you & me from considering Kodachrome our favorite slide/transparency film. Best Regards, Michael I have to agree… the original version looks the best, like the Kodachrome it is. The other versions are all interesting as well, it should be said. James 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kleinkamera Posted December 16, 2015 Share #8635 Posted December 16, 2015 Stunning James , almost in 3D Beautiful composition Nice picture JNU Good contrast and nice framing Best regards to both of you Henry Sorry for the late response, been away from the thread for a few days and it moves so quickly! Thanks, Henry. I have some prints of these that came out rather well, too. James Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblitz Posted December 16, 2015 Share #8636 Posted December 16, 2015 hey Adam -- absolutely post them!!!!!!! get in contact with Aperture in NYC about putting a book together. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.Toews Posted December 16, 2015 Share #8637 Posted December 16, 2015 Leica M4-P, Voigtlander 35mm f/2.5 Color-slopar, Ilford HP5. Summer by Brendan | Toews, on Flickr 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A miller Posted December 17, 2015 Share #8638 Posted December 17, 2015 Adam, you prefer this version with no WB setting ? Image5cluskodaclfhtcef+++950.jpg Nikon Coolscan 5000 RGB calibrated at the output of the scanner in Tiff > Jpeg for post with no correction Henry Henry - Please include me in the Kodachrome fan club, although I am trying hard not to cry too moocher spilt milk... As for your photo, which is one of your best and very Ansel Adams-like, I very much like the natural look of the very first one you posted. Having said this, the clouds have a green cast and I just don't know that I have ever seen this color of cast on clouds. I have noticed plenty of blue in clouds, even reds and magentas, but never greens. So all I was trying to do was get the green-red hues to balance. I was recently in my neighborhood bookstore and picked up a book on Ansel Adam's portfolio of landscapes taken with Kodachrome. After wiping up my drool on the book (which I nearly had to pay for it was so bad), I noticed very clearly the perfect WB in the photos. The color palette was just so sublime. In any case, my guess is that the negative may have taken up a cast due to age and that this cast showed up on the auto WB setting on your scanner. Just a guess. In any case, I wish that one day I am in such a majestic setting that I can take this type of photo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A miller Posted December 17, 2015 Share #8639 Posted December 17, 2015 ok, friends, here is someone that we all should know, although not necessarily with the goatee... 1968 Kodak Safety Film of some sort... 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=2950435'>More sharing options...
gnuyork Posted December 17, 2015 Share #8640 Posted December 17, 2015 (edited) I think your version is about right. Here is my suggestion, which should be similar: Bild-1-2.jpg Sorry for messing around with your image, Henry I thought Henry's original version was fine. I have a calibrated monitor, maybe it's different for others. Edit: I didn't see A miller's edit, I guess his does seem more neutral. Good job, Adam. Edited December 17, 2015 by gnuyork 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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