kenneth Posted October 31, 2008 Share #1 Posted October 31, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) One is always always tentative shooting the first film in a newly acquired camera body, hoping that the results will live up to expectations. I needn't have worried on that score. I received a box of prints from a roll of HP5 from Ilford today and they are simply wonderful. I am so pleased I took the advice of forum members and opted for another M6 Classic 0.72 body so as I can now have either two different B&W films loaded or one B&W and one Kodachrome 64. The next step is to look at acquiring the necessary constituent parts to set up a B&W darkroom. An exiting prospect considering not having done it for 25 years Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted October 31, 2008 Posted October 31, 2008 Hi kenneth, Take a look here First Results- second M6 . I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
andym911 Posted November 1, 2008 Share #2 Posted November 1, 2008 kenneth so share those wonderful images from your first roll!!!! andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enboe Posted November 2, 2008 Share #3 Posted November 2, 2008 I remember the joke about the clinical definition of insanity is repeating an act and expecting the outcome to change. Glad to hear the second M6 is working up to expectations. Then again, it would have been crazy to expect otherwise. Oh, and GAS = Gear Acquisition Syndrome Enjoy! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenneth Posted November 3, 2008 Author Share #4 Posted November 3, 2008 I remember the joke about the clinical definition of insanity is repeating an act and expecting the outcome to change. Glad to hear the second M6 is working up to expectations. Then again, it would have been crazy to expect otherwise. Oh, and GAS = Gear Acquisition Syndrome Enjoy! The definition of insanity you mention was very popular around the rooms of 12 step meetings Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenneth Posted November 3, 2008 Author Share #5 Posted November 3, 2008 kennethso share those wonderful images from your first roll!!!! andy Not able to produce images I can download sorry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted November 3, 2008 Share #6 Posted November 3, 2008 Not able to produce images I can download sorry Kenneth, my local minilab develops and cuts a 36 exposure film to CD for less than three quid. I am pretty sure that Ilford also offers a similar service at the time of developing and printing - all you need to do is tick the box and add another pound or two to the cheque. The resultant images are more than adequate for web use. It would be great for you to be able to share with us the results you are getting. Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted November 3, 2008 Share #7 Posted November 3, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) If you use Ilford for processing they offer a standard photo CD for £3 or 'high res' for a tenner. You could also buy a cheap flatbed document scanner to scan the prints. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZDavid Posted November 4, 2008 Share #8 Posted November 4, 2008 Best to get images scanned by a lab -- they don't have to be large sizes for web posting. But that's not the half of it. You then have to use an imaging program like Photoshop or Graphic Converter (for Macs) to resize the pictures (making them, say 5" x 7" @ 72dpi for a total of approx. 100KB -- I'm just guessing these sizes). Then, once the pics are saved as JPEG files on your desktop, click attach and choose the pic when you fire off your post. It's tricky, and as with all things digital, there are zillions of options available you probably will never ever use, and even once you figure out which options to click, the software may not work properly. But, if you get the hang of it, it can be fun to share and post pictures. On consideration, you may just prefer to stick to prints and slides! If you enjoy them, that's what it's all about. The M6 is a terrific camera, and I'm glad you are making the most of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenneth Posted November 4, 2008 Author Share #9 Posted November 4, 2008 Best to get images scanned by a lab -- they don't have to be large sizes for web posting. But that's not the half of it. You then have to use an imaging program like Photoshop or Graphic Converter (for Macs) to resize the pictures (making them, say 5" x 7" @ 72dpi for a total of approx. 100KB -- I'm just guessing these sizes). Then, once the pics are saved as JPEG files on your desktop, click attach and choose the pic when you fire off your post. It's tricky, and as with all things digital, there are zillions of options available you probably will never ever use, and even once you figure out which options to click, the software may not work properly. But, if you get the hang of it, it can be fun to share and post pictures. On consideration, you may just prefer to stick to prints and slides! If you enjoy them, that's what it's all about. The M6 is a terrific camera, and I'm glad you are making the most of it. On consideration, you may just prefer to stick to prints and slides! If you enjoy them, that's what it's all about. The M6 is a terrific camera, and I'm glad you are making the most of it. David-You've hist the nail on the head and as I have said repeatedly on this forum- neigh- this film forum. I have no interest of desire to involve myself with things digital Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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