andybarton Posted May 15, 2009 Share #21 Posted May 15, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Exposure was very tricky for the desert sun out/dark interiors shots. I guess the DR was missing 3-5 stops here. But which slide film has a greater DR?As for colours, they are the matter of taste and purpose of course. After the pastel M8 it was kind of shock to see the sky so blue. For now I really like this different esthetics though. So do many of my viewers starved on the digital diet. I also had to guess framing for the 15mm Heliar becasue of the lack of viewfinder. But generally I enjoy the comeback. Already bought more reversal film. Astia has a much wider DR than Velvia and more natural colours too Whenever I go to tje freezer to get out some slide film, it's always the Velvia that gets put back and the Astia that goes in the bag. Got a couple of rolls to process this weekend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Doc Henry Posted May 15, 2009 Share #22 Posted May 15, 2009 with film Ektar 100 and M7 Cron 28mm 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! 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/84950-surprised-by-film-after-years-of-digital/?do=findComment&comment=900887'>More sharing options...
rubenkok Posted May 15, 2009 Share #23 Posted May 15, 2009 Hi Piotr, Looks like Film is not dead, it just smells funny! (a set on Flickr) Great series regards Ruben Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nugat Posted May 15, 2009 Author Share #24 Posted May 15, 2009 Ruben, The film has just resurected for me. Who knows where it takes me. Piotr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest darkstar2004 Posted May 16, 2009 Share #25 Posted May 16, 2009 Nice series of photographs. FIlm did not become incompetent when digital sensors were invented. While no longer mainstream, it continues to get better. Look at the best B&W films and papers. Better and better. More true words have never been spoken. I have shot alot of RVP (Velvia 50) and it is my color film of choice. Yes, harsh light does not work well with RVP's narrow latitude - but Velvia produces delicious results on overcast days with nice, soft light. Try a roll of RVP on a rainy/overcast day in the woods for photographing fall colors - in that type of light with that type of color, Velvia is just outstanding. RVP is great for sunset/sunrise shots and in photographing flowers. The color palette for Velvia 50 excels in its rendering of delicate pastel colors (such as sunrises/sunsets and flowers) - which is where Velvia 100 comes up short IMHO. 100 has great latitude and produces intense primary colors - but you lose the delicate pastels, in my experience. Velvia and Tri-X are my two films of choice. They are at opposite ends of the film continuum but they cover pretty much all the bases (for me, at least). And no - I don't even own a digital camera. Don't need one, don't want one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted May 16, 2009 Share #26 Posted May 16, 2009 Hi Piotr,Looks like Film is not dead, it just smells funny! (a set on Flickr) Great series regards Ruben Ruben, Yes film is not dead and you are right Congratulations for your superb film gallery :) Regards Henry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubenkok Posted May 16, 2009 Share #27 Posted May 16, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi Henry, I'm glad you liked it, but it is NOT mine. I only wanted to link to the Flickr: The Film is not Dead!! Pool site !? regards Ruben Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB23 Posted May 16, 2009 Share #28 Posted May 16, 2009 I really enjoyed and appreciated the photos... some scenes were very tricky with side/backlighting... but you handled them very well.... Absolutely not. They're all underexposed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB23 Posted May 16, 2009 Share #29 Posted May 16, 2009 Going on vacation and shooting film is so much more rewarding. There is no chimping (so cool!) and there is the waiting period before seeing the images that ads a new dimension to the whole story. The last time I shot a vacation with a digital camera I felt I wasn't relaxing at all and seriously questioned the purpose of taking pictures. It was like if I was waiting to get back home to finally start enjoying the vacation... on a computer screen. This is where I stopped using the digital camera except for paying jobs. Funk digital! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOOHN Posted May 16, 2009 Share #30 Posted May 16, 2009 Yes, that's my opion, too. The film is not dead. It is very different to digital. And it is a wellcome alternation for me. I like film! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted May 16, 2009 Share #31 Posted May 16, 2009 Hi Henry,I'm glad you liked it, but it is NOT mine. I only wanted to link to the Flickr: The Film is not Dead!! Pool site !? regards Ruben Ruben, I's all right Thanks for your reply and for posting the Flickr's link I have both digital and film cameras but i think that digital picture is "cold", no matter . A modification (PS or LR) is every time necessary to be as in reality. Are you agreed with me? Best regards Henry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted May 16, 2009 Share #32 Posted May 16, 2009 Another film picture (uncorrected) Fuji Superia 100 iso and R8 Versailles castle : "orangeraie" garden Paris 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! 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/84950-surprised-by-film-after-years-of-digital/?do=findComment&comment=901317'>More sharing options...
rubenkok Posted May 16, 2009 Share #33 Posted May 16, 2009 I have both digital and film cameras but i think that digital picture is "cold", no matter .A modification (PS or LR) is every time necessary to be as in reality. Are you agreed with me? Best regards Henry Hi Henry, Same for me. Film is the real hobby ! regards Ruben Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted May 16, 2009 Share #34 Posted May 16, 2009 Hi Henry,Same for me. Film is the real hobby ! regards Ruben Ruben, Thanks for your reply. I propose you this picture (uncorrected) for comments M7 Elmar macro 90mm + macroadapter,Fuji film Superia 100 Iso nice green and purple isn't ? 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! 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/84950-surprised-by-film-after-years-of-digital/?do=findComment&comment=901526'>More sharing options...
andybarton Posted May 16, 2009 Share #35 Posted May 16, 2009 Stick the photos in the photo section... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted May 16, 2009 Share #36 Posted May 16, 2009 I have two rolls of Astia drying at the moment. There's nothing like seeing a roll of negatives come off the reel, and there's NOTHING like seeing two rolls of slides come off Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pleeson Posted May 16, 2009 Share #37 Posted May 16, 2009 And also to have the ultimate backup! Scan the slides, play with them on computer; but still have the ultimate file stowed away... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest darkstar2004 Posted May 16, 2009 Share #38 Posted May 16, 2009 And also to have the ultimate backup!Scan the slides, play with them on computer; but still have the ultimate file stowed away... Exactly - film will always be readable. In the next five or ten years, will memory cards and CDs be readable? We don't know and we can't say. Also, there are no corrupted files or hard drive failures with film. Store it archivally and it will outlive digital images, I'm guessing. All you need to "read" film is a lightbox and a loupe. I always tell my digital shooting friends, "My MP (or my Nikon F3) has a full frame sensor - it's called Velvia." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted May 17, 2009 Share #39 Posted May 17, 2009 Exactly - film will always be readable. In the next five or ten years, will memory cards and CDs be readable? We don't know and we can't say. Also, there are no corrupted files or hard drive failures with film. Store it archivally and it will outlive digital images, I'm guessing. All you need to "read" film is a lightbox and a loupe. I always tell my digital shooting friends, "My MP (or my Nikon F3) has a full frame sensor - it's called Velvia." Indeed. I collect old photos, I'm amazed by the quality and sharpness of some of the images taken in the early years of photography. Here is a Carte de Viste image from the turn of the century, badly faded - the photo is barely there - but scanned and 'auto adjusted' in photoshop. I'll do it properly when I have the time. 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! 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/84950-surprised-by-film-after-years-of-digital/?do=findComment&comment=902080'>More sharing options...
mmk60 Posted May 17, 2009 Share #40 Posted May 17, 2009 "The clinical cleanliness of M8" - you are absolutely right! I shoot with films more these days and I really enjoy the dirtiness of films (dusts included) Fantastic series of photos. Thanks for sharing! cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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