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OK, so a bit of an experiment, with too many factors to make any real sense of the outcome.

 

I bought locally a bit of "older" film, outdated even, but it was priced right and I figured what the heck. Yes, I could hear, and can still hear Adam, Don't use crap film", but I bought it anyway.

 

First roll was a roll of Fuji Superia 400. I ran about half of it through the M7, and tried a new to me SA21, plus I used the standard 50 Summicron (I have two of them now, a real Leica lens aficionado, this was the V3 rigid, not the old collapsible).

 

Lacking dark and steamy alleyways like there abounds in NY I stalked the neighbours, the local mares and foals etc. Plus our garden.

 

The mares shot is with the M7 and SA21.

 

Then I removed the part-used roll, and slipped it into my old Leicaflex SL, an heirloom given to me by a friend before he died a couple of years back. Only lens I have is the old V1 Summicron R 50mm. I wanted to see if there was any likelihood I could use just the SL, instead of the M camera. Answer is "maybe".

 

The camellia shot is with the SL, and 50 Summicron, with an Elpro V1a close-up lens fitted.

 

Thoughts on the film? I'll try another, but right now, I bow to Adam, he's right, old film is not worth (my) time. And I am a real cheapskate. I am not overly sure my processing shop is doing me any favours either, two out of two rolls now with scratches etc. If I want scratches, I can do this myself. Worst part is I also got about 6 rolls of Fuji slide film in this package. I guess it can't hurt to try it, can it?

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OK, so a bit of an experiment, with too many factors to make any real sense of the outcome.

 

I bought locally a bit of "older" film, outdated even, but it was priced right and I figured what the heck. Yes, I could hear, and can still hear Adam, Don't use crap film", but I bought it anyway.

 

First roll was a roll of Fuji Superia 400. I ran about half of it through the M7, and tried a new to me SA21, plus I used the standard 50 Summicron (I have two of them now, a real Leica lens aficionado, this was the V3 rigid, not the old collapsible).

 

Lacking dark and steamy alleyways like there abounds in NY I stalked the neighbours, the local mares and foals etc. Plus our garden.

 

The mares shot is with the M7 and SA21.

 

Then I removed the part-used roll, and slipped it into my old Leicaflex SL, an heirloom given to me by a friend before he died a couple of years back. Only lens I have is the old V1 Summicron R 50mm. I wanted to see if there was any likelihood I could use just the SL, instead of the M camera. Answer is "maybe".

 

The camellia shot is with the SL, and 50 Summicron, with an Elpro V1a close-up lens fitted.

 

Thoughts on the film? I'll try another, but right now, I bow to Adam, he's right, old film is not worth (my) time. And I am a real cheapskate. I am not overly sure my processing shop is doing me any favours either, two out of two rolls now with scratches etc. If I want scratches, I can do this myself. Worst part is I also got about 6 rolls of Fuji slide film in this package. I guess it can't hurt to try it, can it?

 

Gary

 

It's so nice, beautiful colors on both pictures.The development is fine.

I have also a Leicaflex SL I used before , still work but it's too heavy for me now. I prefer M camera

lighter.Leicaflex SL is equivalent to the MP just one battery to measure the exposure simple and efficient

the result is a perfect picture.

Your Fuji film is good , you must continue to purchase it.

You have now a M7 Gary in addition to M6 ?

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Just an information. I have received the last LFI and you have many nice pictures of Deanna Templeton with her M6 in b&w ..."water and light composition with the human body" beautiful nude photos in the water.

the links :

http://deannatempleton.blogspot.fr/

http://amadeusmag.com/blog/keeping-real-deanna-templeton/

https://www.instagram.com/deannatempleton/

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It's so nice, beautiful colors on both pictures.The development is fine.

I have also a Leicaflex SL I used before , still work but it's too heavy for me now. I prefer M camera

lighter.Leicaflex SL is equivalent to the MP just one battery to measure the exposure simple and efficient

the result is a perfect picture.

Your Fuji film is good , you must continue to purchase it.

You have now a M7 Gary in addition to M6 ?

Rg

Henry

Just an information. I have received the last LFI and you have many nice pictures of Deanna Templeton with her M6 in b&w ..."water and light composition with the human body" beautiful nude photos in the water.

the links :

http://deannatempleton.blogspot.fr/

http://amadeusmag.com/blog/keeping-real-deanna-templeton/

https://www.instagram.com/deannatempleton/

 

Hi Henry.

Yes, still have both M6 and M7. I did for a while contemplate using just the M6 and SL, but might just see how it goes with all.

 

The Fuji film, well, it have plenty to go yet, so will take the remedy you prescribe and shoot some more.

 

Checked also the links you supplied, interesting. Thanks for that.

Gary

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6002, Sonnar 150/4, Macro- Spacer, Portra 160

 

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Hi Henry.

Yes, still have both M6 and M7. I did for a while contemplate using just the M6 and SL, but might just see how it goes with all.

 

The Fuji film, well, it have plenty to go yet, so will take the remedy you prescribe and shoot some more.

 

Checked also the links you supplied, interesting. Thanks for that.

Gary

I think you should overexpose this film a bit (expose it like a 200), as it looses light- sensivity over the time. And old, high sensitive color-film will get grainy.

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Back to mountain in color Kodak Portra 160

 

Leica M7-28 Summicron Asph

 

Chamonix valley taken from Pic du Midi 3200m

 

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Mont Blanc (in background) view from le Bornand

 

 

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Another Rollei, another Film :-)

 

6008 integral 2, Sonnar 150/4, Macro Spacer, Velvia 100 F

 

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Thanks Eoin for watching and for your nice comment.

Yes impressive view from 3200 m world seems so great and us so small  :)

For the second I need a filter to highlight a bit Mont Blanc

 

 

 

In b&w now , both pictures in Kodak TX400

 

 

Street photo Annecy le vieux

 

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A view from our chalet (time is cloudy) but Kodak 400 works fine

 

 

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Shot in 2016 TRIX 400

 

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I think you should overexpose this film a bit (expose it like a 200), as it looses light- sensivity over the time. And old, high sensitive color-film will get grainy.

 

Thank you Klaus, you are very likely correct here, it does look under-exposed.

Gary

 

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