A miller Posted June 26, 2016 Share #17581 Posted June 26, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Yes, in a word, painful it is Eoin. If all I had was a few older trannies in anything larger than 35mm I'd not be bothering, but the SWC bug got me a week ago, found one, in need of a CLA, and this has been done. It's a weird beast, not sure if it is destined to stay with me, but I'll give it a go. The finder for example is non-glasses friendly, in fact without glasses it isn't even friendly. I'm not sure if I want to use it as a view camera, on a tripod with the ground-glass back, so we'll see how the first few rolls go. If it stays, then I am up the creek, and will source an Epson, an older one to start with, to get my feet wet so to speak. Gary Hi Gary - sorry for the delay. I am here in Jerusalem settling in for the summer and it is hard to keep up in a comprehensive way. Congrats on your SWC! You will love it. The very most important thing to remember is to keep it perfectly level to avoid distortion. The distortion-free genius of the lens is really only borne out with a level camera. There is a certain amount of leveling correction that one can do in post, but it is best to get it as perfect as possible in the camera. As for the finder, i rarely use it in controlled settings. Instead, i typically use a focusing screen and prism finder. These allow for mich better framing and clinical focus. I get a lot out of these and am able to best visualize my shot before i take it. I would highly recommend it. Enjoy it and i look forward to see your photos! Best, Adam 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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christoph_d Posted June 26, 2016 Share #17582 Posted June 26, 2016 ... I am here in Jerusalem settling in for the summer and it is hard to keep up in a comprehensive way. ... Best, Adam Hi Adam, Enjoy your Summer stay, and I for one are looking forward to some excellent photos from that part of the world ( whichever pigeonbox they may come from ) Rgds Christoph 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EoinC Posted June 26, 2016 Share #17583 Posted June 26, 2016 Acros 100 stand-developed in DDX... A009 by Eoin Christie, on Flickr 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EoinC Posted June 26, 2016 Share #17584 Posted June 26, 2016 Hi Gary - sorry for the delay. I am here in Jerusalem settling in for the summer and it is hard to keep up in a comprehensive way. Congrats on your SWC! You will love it. The very most important thing to remember is to keep it perfectly level to avoid distortion. The distortion-free genius of the lens is really only borne out with a level camera. There is a certain amount of leveling correction that one can do in post, but it is best to get it as perfect as possible in the camera. As for the finder, i rarely use it in controlled settings. Instead, i typically use a focusing screen and prism finder. These allow for mich better framing and clinical focus. I get a lot out of these and am able to best visualize my shot before i take it. I would highly recommend it. Enjoy it and i look forward to see your photos! Best, Adam The consensus is that you should keep your SWC, Gary... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EoinC Posted June 26, 2016 Share #17585 Posted June 26, 2016 Fuji GA645Pro, Velvia 100, Argentix E-6 kit, Hasselblad X1 scan: Birch Eyes by chrism229, on Flickr Chris Even as jpegs on the interwebby, Chris, these are beautiful scans. The textures of the birch bark, and the lighting, come across very well. Thank you. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A miller Posted June 26, 2016 Share #17586 Posted June 26, 2016 (edited) Hi Adam, Enjoy your Summer stay, and I for one are looking forward to some excellent photos from that part of the world ( whichever pigeonbox they may come from ) Rgds Christoph Thanks, Christoph. I didnt mess around this time, and brought 2 leicas My SWC Two tripods About 60 rolls of assorted 35mm and MF film Tomorrow at the crack of dawn i am planning to shoot the wall murals (or as Henry says, "tags")that have gone up at the Mehane Yehuda market... http://www.timesofisrael.com/young-artist-turns-jerusalems-market-into-gallery-of-famous-faces/ Edited June 26, 2016 by A miller 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblitz Posted June 26, 2016 Share #17587 Posted June 26, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Some Portra 400 for Steve who can't make up his mind with color film stocks... (LOL) M-A, 28mm elmarit pre asph NYC Ok big shot I am convinced!!!' :-)!!!! Portra 400. It is. But mostly because of the latitude I can better overexpose the shadows and keep the sky Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbealnz Posted June 26, 2016 Share #17588 Posted June 26, 2016 The consensus is that you should keep your SWC, Gary... LOL, darn, and here I was considering sending it off to you too. Weather is absolute garbage here at the moment, and looks like it will be for a while (a week is a while for me), so not much to do but dream of pictures. Gary 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipus Posted June 26, 2016 Share #17589 Posted June 26, 2016 Flickr TTL 50/1.4A Superia 200 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipus Posted June 26, 2016 Share #17590 Posted June 26, 2016 Brilliant (literally) results Chris. Very nicely developed. brPhilip Hasselblad 500, Sonnar 150/4, Velvia 100, Argentix E-6 kit, Hasselblad X1 scan: Some real, some fake by chrism229, on Flickr And that's the end of my Velvia supply and the E-6 kit is finished too. Chris 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JMF Posted June 26, 2016 Share #17591 Posted June 26, 2016 Kodak E200 Hexar AF in Saana by JM__, on Flickr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbealnz Posted June 26, 2016 Share #17592 Posted June 26, 2016 Hi Gary - sorry for the delay. I am here in Jerusalem settling in for the summer and it is hard to keep up in a comprehensive way. Congrats on your SWC! You will love it. The very most important thing to remember is to keep it perfectly level to avoid distortion. The distortion-free genius of the lens is really only borne out with a level camera. There is a certain amount of leveling correction that one can do in post, but it is best to get it as perfect as possible in the camera. As for the finder, i rarely use it in controlled settings. Instead, i typically use a focusing screen and prism finder. These allow for mich better framing and clinical focus. I get a lot out of these and am able to best visualize my shot before i take it. I would highly recommend it. Enjoy it and i look forward to see your photos! Best, Adam Thank you Adam, I will utilize the finder in the first instance, simply due to not having the ground-glass back/adapter. It is on the "to acquire" list, but they are accordingly priced, like most things SWC. The camera now has an A-12 plus an A-16. Back in my 500C/M days, shooting stock slides I used the A-16 extensively, due to the economics. Having seen the SWC in the flesh I am now wondering if I was a bit hasty, in that the camera really is a "square format" style. Maybe, and I won't know until I try it fully. The finder with the A-16 for example becomes a guess at best, top and bottom. Heck, that finder is already a guess. Point(s) taken about the leveling of the camera, I'll do my best with that. Biggest question now is "what film"? I'd always planned on B&W, and something like FP4+, but with the increase in real estate, I can possibly afford to o to 400, so Tri-X perhaps. Then colour, I'd figured Ektar, 'cos you have such sterling results, but I also see many (you especially) suggesting Portra, and Portra 400 would possibly fit the bill perfectly. Either way, a back with B&W and another with colour (neg). Enjoy the time in Jerusalem. Gary 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbealnz Posted June 26, 2016 Share #17593 Posted June 26, 2016 Kodak E200 Hexar AF in Saana by JM__, on Flickr This, and virtually every shot from this series (Yemen?) should be in a book JM. Seriously, you've considered this? Gary 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JMF Posted June 26, 2016 Share #17594 Posted June 26, 2016 (edited) This, and virtually every shot from this series (Yemen?) should be in a book JM. Seriously, you've considered this? Gary Thanks a lot Gary, I shall think about it seriously ! Meanwhile I hope you get to see the results from your SWC soon, the quality of its lens is truely outstanding ! One more from Taiz Yemen, with Ektachrome 1600 and the Hexar AF Taiz, street at night. by JM__, on Flickr Edited June 26, 2016 by jmanivelle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest )-( Posted June 27, 2016 Share #17595 Posted June 27, 2016 Reaching for the shades (Portra 160) 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fotoklaus Posted June 27, 2016 Share #17596 Posted June 27, 2016 6002, Planar 80, Tmax 400, D76 1:1 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! 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=3069060'>More sharing options...
Fotoklaus Posted June 27, 2016 Share #17597 Posted June 27, 2016 6002, Planar 80, Tmax 400, D76 1:1 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! 12 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=3069065'>More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted June 27, 2016 Author Share #17598 Posted June 27, 2016 ..... crop 100% no correction Image4apo90m7kod160lfht+++-2-crop100.jpg Best H. I like the motion in this, one feels the breeze and hears the wheat rustling... Thanks Chris for your comment , sometimes film pictures specially nature flowers look really like a painting. Look at this painting of Claude Monet the impressionist as you already know 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! CR Larousse - Orsay Museum Paris Best Henry 6 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! CR Larousse - Orsay Museum Paris Best Henry ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/205842-i-like-filmopen-thread/?do=findComment&comment=3069067'>More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted June 27, 2016 Author Share #17599 Posted June 27, 2016 (edited) 6002, Planar 80, Tmax 400, D76 1:1 6x6_6002_MUC_Juni16_010.jpg 6002, Planar 80, Tmax 400, D76 1:1 6x6_6002_MUC_Juni16_007.jpg Klaus nice vanishing line and b&w tone with nice black and grey shade Thanks Best Henry Edited June 27, 2016 by Doc Henry 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted June 27, 2016 Author Share #17600 Posted June 27, 2016 Reaching for the shades (Portra 160) Coogee well done just at the right moment Thanks for posting Best Henrt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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