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More churchyard lens testing. Portra 400 and the 28 F5.6 Summaron.

 

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Variation on the last one – think of it as the now obligatory bokeh test. :D

 

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Ian only one word "SUPERB" :)

 

More please . I feel frozen atmosphere through your pictures. These pictures have as I call a "soul"

Very pleasant to watch ,with soft color , I think the Summaron have a small part in it , specially

this special frozen and subtle green color !

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Henry

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Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland. One of the most photographed locations in the UK but unlike many other places that often attract hordes of photographers, Bamburgh always seems peaceful and deserted.  Living in the moment with a peaceful sunrise, exactly as I like it.

 

Fuji GX617

Fuji Velvia 50

 

Steve what beautiful color

Great picture Thanks

Henry

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That's a Renault Alpine isn't it? The prettiest of the rally cars.

 

Yes Phil  , you are an expert :)  Alpine will be produced again in 2017 according to Renault

 

I concur, Nice to see an old camera being used.

Gary

 

Yes Gary , my two "old" cameras are still valid for photos . Not need to spend money to buy

another camera (except the M-A) ... what nice and clear view through the SLR , specially

with the Summicron 50 lens .

Gary you know now what you have to do :D

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Henry

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Kodachrome 64-Leica R8-35-70 Vario Elmar Asph

 

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Leicaflex SL-Summicron 50-Kodachrome 64

 

 

Any correction . Coolscan in "Kodachrome" option

 

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Henry

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Hi all , I have one question to ask you :)

Can we do street photos with the SLR ?

 

My answer is :

yes , but needs 35 or 28 lens , not 50 mm ? (my case here) :)

but M RF light and discreet has my favor !

 

and yours ? :)

 


Kodak TMAX400-R4S-50 Summicron

Kodak TMAX400 is really a great film , superb black . I used many years ago

and I forgot the rendering and just purchased again 15 rolls recently.

 

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Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland. One of the most photographed locations in the UK but unlike many other places that often attract hordes of photographers, Bamburgh always seems peaceful and deserted. Living in the moment with a peaceful sunrise, exactly as I like it.

 

Fuji GX617

Fuji Velvia 50

Great image Steve! Just wondering since I'm considering a panorama camera myself; do you use graduated ND filters with your Fuji; and if so, how do you use them? I find them almost impossible to use with my G(S)W690, so that's why I'm asking.

 

 

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Great image Steve! Just wondering since I'm considering a panorama camera myself; do you use graduated ND filters with your Fuji; and if so, how do you use them? I find them almost impossible to use with my G(S)W690, so that's why I'm asking.

 

 

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 Yes, I do use graduated nd filters but accurate placement can be hit and miss when using rangefinder and direct vision viewfinder cameras.  I have fitted calibrated rangefinder face blades to my Lee filter holders which takes away some of the guesswork, but experience is the only way to use grads successfully.

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Thanks, I'll look into the rangefinder face blades!

 

And try to get the Fuji 617 or horseman 612 itch under control...

 

 

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If you are thinking of wide format for personal use or to try it out, you may find the 2:1 aspect ratio of 6x12 far more practical in many situations compared to the 3:1 ratio of 6x17.  Cameras such as the Horseman 6x12's are very portable.  In any case, you will need a scanner that is capable of bringing out the best of the format (think Imacon), or there is little point in the outlay imo. 

 

I've had my Fuji 617 outfit for many years, it was bought for the specific purposes of supplying calendar images and wall art.  I also used a Cambo Wide 470 with a 6x12 back until I sold it a couple of years ago, the format is often easier on the eye and makes better use of paper when printing.  One thing you may need to consider, especially if you want to use transparency film and pay for processing, is that with 6x17cm you will only get 4 exposure on a 120 roll.  Add your processing costs and it can easily cost you €7+ every time you make an exposure.  It is not economical photography, if that is a consideration!

 

However, when you get a nicely composed and correctly exposed 6x17cm Velvia transparency on the light box....wow! :D

 

ETA:  Link to my Cambo Wide 470 with 6x12 rfh here: Cambo Wide 470

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For J-Mute :)

 

Rally Monte Carlo

Jan 2017

 

 

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Nikon Coolscan 5000

Any correction :)

 

 

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If you are thinking of wide format for personal use or to try it out, you may find the 2:1 aspect ratio of 6x12 far more practical in many situations compared to the 3:1 ratio of 6x17. Cameras such as the Horseman 6x12's are very portable. In any case, you will need a scanner that is capable of bringing out the best of the format (think Imacon), or there is little point in the outlay imo.

 

I've had my Fuji 617 outfit for many years, it was bought for the specific purposes of supplying calendar images and wall art. I also used a Cambo Wide 470 with a 6x12 back until I sold it a couple of years ago, the format is often easier on the eye and makes better use of paper when printing. One thing you may need to consider, especially if you want to use transparency film and pay for processing, is that with 6x17cm you will only get 4 exposure on a 120 roll. Add your processing costs and it can easily cost you €7+ every time you make an exposure. It is not economical photography, if that is a consideration!

 

However, when you get a nicely composed and correctly exposed 6x17cm Velvia transparency on the light box....wow! :D

 

ETA: Link to my Cambo Wide 470 with 6x12 rfh here: Cambo Wide 470

Thanks! That's a lot of useful information. And really need to think of the 2:1 vs 3:1 ratio. Portability is important as well indeed...

 

 

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All 6x17 and 6x12 cameras are behemoths.  Twenty years ago I didn't think twice about packing the Fuji GSW690iii and Fuji GX617 with 90mm and 180mm lenses, film, filters, tripod, lightmeter etc in a backpack and hauling it all up and down the hills of the UK.  These days at 62 years old, I know about the weight on my back! :D

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All 6x17 and 6x12 cameras are behemoths. Twenty years ago I didn't think twice about packing the Fuji GSW690iii and Fuji GX617 with 90mm and 180mm lenses, film, filters, tripod, lightmeter etc in a backpack and hauling it all up and down the hills of the UK. These days at 62 years old, I know about the weight on my back! :D

As for now, I'm not having a problem with both the gw and gsw690 together with my digital kit.. So the weight/volume of a 612/617 could be about the same I hope.. ;-)

 

 

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As for now, I'm not having a problem with both the gw and gsw690 together with my digital kit.. So the weight/volume of a 612/617 could be about the same I hope.. ;-)

 

 

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GX617 and GSW690 together will weigh noticeably more than a pair of GW/GSW 690's and the combined volume is much greater, too.  But if you can cope with all that,  they make a formidable landscape and travel outfit! ;)

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