Popular Post Wayne Posted November 10, 2017 Popular Post Share #42401 Posted November 10, 2017 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) In my case the grain is likely related to things other than any desire I have to capture a certain degree of grain. But I do like it, the grain. It could be the result of incompetence, ignorance, carelessness, etc.. I am in awe of the mastery of so many who contribute; I do not expect that I will ever come close to the consistent magnificence of photos from Phil, Adam, Christof, JMF, Ian, Coogee, Chrism, just to name a few. As I shoot the things I see, I am hoping to at least capture the essence, if nothing else: a friendly Labrador retriever I have just befriended staring mournfully back at me from the bed of his owner's truck. I loved that moment. I want to be able to go back to it. The grain; the low resolution, they will make the transition from my memory of the moment to the actual viewing of the photo smoother, more personal. I don't know why I am writing, I guess I am just bored and have no film to develop at the moment. I have that Barnack loaded with Fuji 200 and have attached the Summitar. I think I will go into Cincinnati tomorrow and wander around with it. The photo below was given to me by my mother at my daughters wedding a couple of weeks ago. She had kept it and cherished it all these years, but wanted me to have it now. "It's you Wayne, exactly like I remember you at the time" she said, as she handed it to me. I think she is right. Physically, I am a lot different; but I immediately felt like I was there again: wild-eyed and wanting to see what was around the next corner....Same way I am when I am out with my camera at age 57. There might be a great experience around that corner; I just want to capture something....anything that will let me come back to it. Kind of like the photo below: not real good, but yet, GREAT, as far as what it does for me. Film. Isn't it great? Thanks, Henry. Wherever you are. 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! 1982, Holy Loch Scotland, USS Hunley, ready to "hit the beach." Probably an Olympus XA. Edited November 10, 2017 by Wayne 20 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1982, Holy Loch Scotland, USS Hunley, ready to "hit the beach." Probably an Olympus XA. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/205842-i-like-filmopen-thread/?do=findComment&comment=3393360'>More sharing options...
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Steve Ricoh Posted November 10, 2017 Share #42402 Posted November 10, 2017 Thank you for the compliments. I have learned that the Pancro 400 is not a great film to push, but pleases me quite a bit at box speed. It and the Hektor seem to go well together. This was pushed as well, but lighting was stronger. Touches the vintage look I am always after. img311.JPG Summed up my thoughts on what I want to achieve, "The vintage look". Pen F 1/2 frame and push the hell out of film, or 135 FF and do the same, that's the question. On the one hand FF is easier to scan... I'm wondering if Wayne could provide an insight? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrism Posted November 10, 2017 Share #42403 Posted November 10, 2017 You'll be able to tell from the odd proportions that this is a crop, and of a half-frame negative at that. 7808 Cookham Manor was the last locomotive to run through the village where I was born, and I remember being taken to see her go through in 1961. Olympus Pen F, Zuiko f1.8/38mm, XP2 Super, ISO 100, HC-110, X1 scan: CookhamManor by chrism229, on Flickr 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Ricoh Posted November 10, 2017 Share #42404 Posted November 10, 2017 In my case the grain is likely related to things other than any desire I have to capture a certain degree of grain. But I do like it, the grain. It could be the result of incompetence, ignorance, carelessness, etc.. I am in awe of the mastery of so many who contribute; I do not expect that I will ever come close to the consistent magnificence of photos from Phil, Adam, Christof, JMF, Ian, Coogee, Chrism, just to name a few. As I shoot the things I see, I am hoping to at least capture the essence, if nothing else: a friendly Labrador retriever I have just befriended staring mournfully back at me from the bed of his owner's truck. I loved that moment. I want to be able to go back to it. The grain; the low resolution, they will make the transition from my memory of the moment to the actual viewing of the photo smoother, more personal.I don't know why I am writing, I guess I am just bored and have no film to develop at the moment. I have that Barnack loaded with Fuji 200 and have attached the Summitar. I think I will go into Cincinnati tomorrow and wander around with it.The photo below was given to me by my mother at my daughters wedding a couple of weeks ago. She had kept it and cherished it all these years, but wanted me to have it now. "It's you Wayne, exactly like I remember you at the time" she said, as she handed it to me. I think she is right. Physically, I am a lot different; but I immediately felt like I was there again: wild-eyed and wanting to see what was around the next corner....Same way I am when I am out with my camera at age 57. There might be a great experience around that corner; I just want to capture something....anything that will let me come back to it. Kind of like the photo below: not real good, but yet, GREAT, as far as what it does for me. Film. Isn't it great? Thanks, Henry. Wherever you are.img346.jpg1982, Holy Loch Scotland, USS Hunley, ready to "hit the beach."Probably an Olympus XA. Wayne, I must say you're equally as good with the 'written' word as with the camera !! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Posted November 11, 2017 Share #42405 Posted November 11, 2017 (edited) Summed up my thoughts on what I want to achieve, "The vintage look". Pen F 1/2 frame and push the hell out of film, or 135 FF and do the same, that's the question. On the one hand FF is easier to scan... I'm wondering if Wayne could provide an insight? I think it is mostly related to the combination of Rodinal, in weak dilution, and old lenses. I, at times, get a bit too daring with low light and wind up with a mess, but yet, that mess does remind me of some older photos I have seen and enjoyed. I do not recall the film, possibly HP5, but the photo below was taken late in the evening- pretty low light- in front of West Virginia state capital building. I had just introduced myself and conversed with the young Nigerian couple (recent imigrants.) They agreed to let me take a photo with my 6x6 Semflex Otomatic TLR with 3.5 Bertiot lens. I attribute the vintage patina of this one almost entirely to the lens. The grain is pretty much under control, so I do not think the rodinal had much to do with it. If the Otomatics were smaller, easier to load, and rendered more photos per roll, I think they would be my main cameras. Medium format is incredible. Honest Abe and some recent immigrants. 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 11, 2017 by Wayne 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=3393372'>More sharing options...
gbealnz Posted November 11, 2017 Share #42406 Posted November 11, 2017 Ha, opportune that we are on this "vintage look" phase, well some of us. Yesterday took a wander with my old Model 1a, grubby 50 Elmar and all, used a hood this time to try to reduce the veil of haze. Model 1a T-Max 100 R-09 @ 1:50 Plustek 8100 Gary 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! 15 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=3393382'>More sharing options...
gbealnz Posted November 11, 2017 Share #42407 Posted November 11, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) And same combo, without the yellow filter this time. Gary 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=3393383'>More sharing options...
mikemgb Posted November 11, 2017 Share #42408 Posted November 11, 2017 Ha, opportune that we are on this "vintage look" phase, well some of us. Yesterday took a wander with my old Model 1a, grubby 50 Elmar and all, used a hood this time to try to reduce the veil of haze. Model 1a T-Max 100 R-09 @ 1:50 Plustek 8100 Gary That's the same look I get from my 1916 Brownie, it's awesome. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MT0227 Posted November 11, 2017 Share #42409 Posted November 11, 2017 Great meeting up with you again Mr. Miller. It was all worth it; some great views this morning. Those macro shots are going to be cool, can't wait to get the processing back. I still think we may have a week or 2 two left for some more color to come out; we should try for a Sunday ..soon. BTW...I think I was able to get 2 different bridge shots off...with no people This morning I met up with Marc Tauber ("MT0227") for some Fall shooting in Central Park with our Hasselblads (and my Leica loaded with Adox Color Implosion). It was pretty much freezing or below and very windy. We braved the sunrise at 6am (Marc woke up around 4am to make the bus from New Jersey ) and we stayed with each other until after 11am. It was a blast. We each had our Hassy 503cw, 80mm planar and 250mm superachromat. We blew threw rolls of Ektar (and one Cinestill 50 in 120 format that I had). Being a Manhattanite, I am particularly fascinated with Fall leaves and we dwelled in a spot in the "ramble" forest that had lots of very colorful fall leaves. It was an opportune time to use my 16mm and 55mm extension tubes, which we did. (Note: leaves on the ground stay still better than when they are on the tree ). I grew attached to the leaves and brought some of them home to my 10 year old daughter: IMG_3596.JPG They kept her busy for about 10 minutes after school today: IMG_3598.JPG Real photos to follow! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MT0227 Posted November 11, 2017 Popular Post Share #42410 Posted November 11, 2017 Taken at the Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton, NJ Leica M6 Noctilux f/1 Portra 160 LS-9000 Some fall from last year.... "Urchin" by Howard Kalish - 2016-11-06-0030 by Marc Tauber, on Flickr "Reading Spot" by Marc Tauber, on Flickr 21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardkaraa Posted November 11, 2017 Share #42411 Posted November 11, 2017 (edited) Thanks, Edward. This last photo that you shared seems cleaner and lower contrast (in a good way) than some of the others. Are you using the in-camera meter for determining exposure? If so, do you make any compensating adjustments (e.g., +1)?Thank you Adam. For the sake of speed, I shoot normally on auto as long as I believe the scene is reasonably balanced. The M7 meter is very center weighted which is excellent for this purpose. If I need to compensate, I would normally do it by turning the shutter speed dial to a manual speed from auto. I find the exposure compensation dial on the M7 to be totally useless. By the way, the high contrast that you see in my photos is mostly a conscious processing decision because I like high contrast, and also I believe this is how an analogue print would look like. I also use Zeiss glass which is quite contrasty by design. Edited November 11, 2017 by edwardkaraa 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblitz Posted November 11, 2017 Share #42412 Posted November 11, 2017 Here is jazz bassist Paul West at Smoke Jazz Club in NYC on Monday night. The occasion was a fundraiser for the US Virgin Islands trying to recover from the hurricanes. Leica 50mm summilux MA TriX 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! 14 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=3393417'>More sharing options...
sixteen pads Posted November 11, 2017 Share #42413 Posted November 11, 2017 Here is jazz bassist Paul West at Smoke Jazz Club in NYC on Monday night. The occasion was a fundraiser for the US Virgin Islands trying to recover from the hurricanes. Leica 50mm summilux MA TriX Amazing shot! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixteen pads Posted November 11, 2017 Share #42414 Posted November 11, 2017 My newly acquired M7 0.85 and some fuji stock. We are still in relationship building phase but I am liking her more and more 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardkaraa Posted November 11, 2017 Share #42415 Posted November 11, 2017 Here is jazz bassist Paul West at Smoke Jazz Club in NYC on Monday night. The occasion was a fundraiser for the US Virgin Islands trying to recover from the hurricanes. Leica 50mm summilux MA TriX Very nice dark mood and framing Steve. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueskyoveraquatic Posted November 11, 2017 Share #42416 Posted November 11, 2017 f/4, 1/2000, ISO 400, 50mm Summicron-R on Leica R5 Tigon by Bluesky Overaquatic, on Flickr 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipus Posted November 11, 2017 Share #42417 Posted November 11, 2017 I like the discussion above about grain. It's interesting, though, that before digital grain was usually tried to be avoided and not seen as a good thing. Perceptions change, I guess. Flickr FM3A 55/2.8 Micro-Nikkor Fuji Pro 160S at EI80 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbealnz Posted November 11, 2017 Share #42418 Posted November 11, 2017 Yes, "BD", grain was to be reduced or avoided. Now, it is the thing that stands the two mediums apart perhaps. Nice lens by the way. Gary 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardkaraa Posted November 11, 2017 Share #42419 Posted November 11, 2017 It's interesting that grain is a scanning byproduct. You see much less grain in wet prints than in scans. That's why commercial scanners use very complex algorithms to reduce grain to natural levels. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardkaraa Posted November 11, 2017 Share #42420 Posted November 11, 2017 I like the discussion above about grain. It's interesting, though, that before digital grain was usually tried to be avoided and not seen as a good thing. Perceptions change, I guess. Flickr FM3A 55/2.8 Micro-Nikkor Fuji Pro 160S at EI80 Lovely pastel colors, Philip. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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