I like film...(open thread)

[A miller]

Advertisement (gone after registration)

Adam if it's film I am in but the principle ? it's like old Polaroid with instant paper ?

and the price for 10 sheets in addition of 279 Euros ?

Thanks for the news and link

Best

Henry

Yes, Henry, but did you know that once peeled the emulsion side is a medium format film negative just waiting to be extracted, scanned/printed and enjoyed on a large scale? ??? You are not alone as most people do not know this

http://jakehicksphotography.com/latest/2014/10/4/making-a-negative-from-your-polaroid

Edited September 15, 2016 by A miller

[Advertisement]

The Leica Q3 is available for pre-order at B&H Photo Video and Adorama

[christoph_d]

Day of departure a great sunset , under a nice time

 

 

Kodak Portra 160 - M7 - Summilux 35 Asph

 

Rg

Henry

Henry,

 

A nice sky indeed.

 

Rgds

 

C.

[Doc Henry]

Yes, Henry, but did you know that once peeled the emulsion side is a medium format film negative just waiting to be extracted, scanned/printed and enjoyed on a large scale? ??? You are not alone as most people do not know this

http://jakehicksphotography.com/latest/2014/10/4/making-a-negative-from-your-polaroid

Adam, thanks, very interesting process to obtain the negative a vintage look print a bit retro

with unusual and beautiful colors a bit like Cinetill

Best

Henry

[A miller]

Adam, thanks, very interesting process to obtain the negative a vintage look print a bit retrowith unusual and beautiful colors a bit like Cinetill

Best

Henry

...OR, if a B&W instant film, then it will look like B&W film!!!

[christoph_d]

...OR, if a B&W instant film, then it will look like B&W film!!!

Adam,

 

I wonder if this method also works with Fuji instant films (which is what the new Leica seems to be based upon)?

 

Rgds

 

C.

[Ellie]

From a couple of weeks ago,

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!

M7 APO-Summicron-M 50/2 Ilford Pan F Plus Iso 50

[A miller]

Advertisement (gone after registration)

Adam,

I wonder if this method also works with Fuji instant films (which is what the new Leica seems to be based upon)?

Rgds

C.

No, it wont work with the Fuji instafilm. I heard that Leica is working on packaging its own instant film for the Camera; and it would be nice if it could make a peel apart version for this purpose...

[A miller]

Gary,

 

As always, thanks for your suggestions and recommendations.  I think I knew the answer to, "Do I need it", before I even posted the question  .  I like the fact that it keeps things organized it one place, at a controlled temp throughout the process.  The real kicker was the continuous agitation without having to intervene every few min, this seems helpful.

 

I was just wondering if those here had any experience with it as it seemed pretty cool; was also curious about durability.  I learned how to develop 35mm B&W film at camp when I was 8; using a can opener, and plastic tanks...I advanced to using steel toward the end .    I have yet to try it at home, but I think I'm ready to jump back in. I've seen too much variability in the work I get from the lab I use, in addition to the time and cost of going into New York to have it processed and then picking it back up. Because of the latter, I find myself waiting until I have several rolls to develop before they are processed.  This will put the results in my hands much faster,   I'll let you know where I land as the decision will probably happen soon.  Thanks again!

Marc - I have a "quick and dirty" set up (black apron, Patterson tank, large standing test tubes for measuring the developer, stop bath, etc, etc) that I am more than happy to pass to you if you want to give it a try with only the minimal cost of developer, stop bath and fixer...  I can bring it all downtown one day that is convenient for you...

[A miller]

Back to the water and rocky beach of the Dead Sea

SWC, Velvia 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!

[gbealnz]

Leica will announce a new pocket instant camera tomorrow, the Sofort.

It will use Fuji and Leica prepackaged instant film, which will come in color and B&W.

Cost will be around $300

 

Do we "like" ????

http://petapixel.com/2016/09/13/leaked-leica-made-instant-camera-called-sofort/

Not really for me, but I'm an old stick in the mud. I do know all about the all original Polaroids though, sold them and used them in the 70's etc. Remember the first SX70's coming in, man what a technological advancement!

About the only "use" I could think of with this new instant system was when on holiday, if you meet someone and want to leave them a picture.

Mind you, this system is Fuji's money tree at the moment.

Gary

 

[Guest Benqui]

Leica will announce a new pocket instant camera tomorrow, the Sofort.

It will use Fuji and Leica prepackaged instant film, which will come in color and B&W.

Cost will be around $300

 

Do we "like" ????

http://petapixel.com/2016/09/13/leaked-leica-made-instant-camera-called-sofort/

I have to admit that I like these kind of cameras. Really a funny idea. When I showed it to my two boys (14 and 18) they were completely surprised, no photos on the cell phone, a print in reality?? Come on dad, you are really old fashioned...

[gbealnz]

Yes, Henry, but did you know that once peeled the emulsion side is a medium format film negative just waiting to be extracted, scanned/printed and enjoyed on a large scale? ??? You are not alone as most people do not know this

http://jakehicksphotography.com/latest/2014/10/4/making-a-negative-from-your-polaroid

I'm trying to remember, but back in the original Polaroid days, they had this, "Type 107 film" I think, but could be wrong.

You got the instant print, but also got a negative, I think you have to "process" the neg, after peeling, presumably fix and wash it?

Most just wanted the print, discarded the rest.

Gary

[A miller]

I'm trying to remember, but back in the original Polaroid days, they had this, "Type 107 film" I think, but could be wrong.

You got the instant print, but also got a negative, I think you have to "process" the neg, after peeling, presumably fix and wash it?

Most just wanted the print, discarded the rest.

Gary

 

yes, Gary.  Something like that.  You have to get the schmootz off of the emulsion side of the paper that is usually throw away...

[gbealnz]

Ha, so that's where that term came from, all those years ago.

"Schmootz".

Gary

[erl]

I remember using tons of Polaroid film with my Hasselblad years ago. I still have the Polaroid back for the Hassy. I also remember being appalled at the amount of throw away junk associated with each pack. An environmental nightmare. It used to be my arrangement and lighting check method. That area is where digital wins hands down. I don't even need a flash meter now, but still have several, antiques probably.

[A miller]

I remember using tons of Polaroid film with my Hasselblad years ago. I still have the Polaroid back for the Hassy. I also remember being appalled at the amount of throw away junk associated with each pack. An environmental nightmare. It used to be my arrangement and lighting check method. That area is where digital wins hands down. I don't even need a flash meter now, but still have several, antiques probably.

 

yes, at least with the Fuji FC-100 and FP-3000B that were recently discontinued, the exposure required was much more light slide film.  You have to be pretty spot on.  But the results that I get with the 3000 ISO Fuji instant film, which is about the size of a 6x9 negative, with my  50yr old 100mm 2.8 Zeiss Planar are simply sublime.  I have amassed a collection of indoor shots with my family that is making a neat scrap book...

[erl]

yes, at least with the Fuji FC-100 and FP-3000B that were recently discontinued, the exposure required was much more light slide film.  You have to be pretty spot on.  But the results that I get with the 3000 ISO Fuji instant film, which is about the size of a 6x9 negative, with my  50yr old 100mm 2.8 Zeiss Planar are simply sublime.  I have amassed a collection of indoor shots with my family that is making a neat scrap book...

Exactly so. I used to shoot a lot of furniture, fabrics and jewelry, on transparency, so the polaroids were indispensable back then, mainly to check exposure, but also arrangement of the product.

[A miller]

Exactly so. I used to shoot a lot of furniture, fabrics and jewelry, on

transparency, so the polaroids were indispensable back then, mainly to check exposure, but also arrangement of the product.

Yes but i dont know how you got along with the polaroid back on the Hassy. It is sooo small!

[Advertisement]

Hallo,

Look here: Interesting Leica gear

[gbealnz]

Yes but i dont know how you got along with the polaroid back on the Hassy. It is sooo small!

Yeah, 6x6 "print" is small alright. But try as I did I cannot find the output size of this new Sofort medium? Any ideas?

Gary

[erl]

Yes but i dont know how you got along with the polaroid back on the Hassy. It is sooo small!

Yes. It was only to indicate exposure and composition. Once got my Minolta Spotmatic and learned to use it, that nearly obsoleted the Polaroid back for me. Actually, it is still larger than the LCD on my M9.