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p.9 #1Anyone interested in a film one photo project?
I know we are using HP5 and that the camera has a built in meter. What ISO is the meter set to? Is it metering through the lens?
Oct 25, 2023 at 08:57 AM
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p.9 #2Anyone interested in a film one photo project?
theHUN wrote:
I know we are using HP5 and that the camera has a built in meter. What ISO is the meter set to? Is it metering through the lens?
Been wondering similar. I overexposed print film, underexposure just really bad on optical prints.
IIRC you could tape the DX contacts on the film canister and the camera defaulted to 100.
Also I think it would be a good idea to pm the next person once you mail the camera. That way , if you know it's coming, you can check weather conditions, and maybe drive around a bit to get an idea of the available subjects. Pretty cool decorations out now, might get snow photos if it's mid January
I know we are using HP5 and that the camera has a built in meter. What ISO is the meter set to? Is it metering through the lens?
Been wondering similar. I overexposed print film, underexposure just really bad on optical prints.
IIRC you could tape the DX contacts on the film canister and the camera defaulted to 100.
Also I think it would be a good idea to pm the next person once you mail the camera. That way , if you know it's coming, you can check weather conditions, and maybe drive around a bit to get an idea of the available subjects. Pretty cool decorations out now, might get snow photos if it's mid January
Oct 25, 2023 at 09:43 AM
p.9 #3Anyone interested in a film one photo project?
Meter is set to 400. Meters above the lens - not TTL.
I've had great results using this camera. Honestly, do not overthink it. Just have fun and we'll see what we get.
We should PM the person we are sending it to, just to make sure they are in town etc. A heads up is always nice.
I've had great results using this camera. Honestly, do not overthink it. Just have fun and we'll see what we get.
We should PM the person we are sending it to, just to make sure they are in town etc. A heads up is always nice.
Oct 25, 2023 at 11:21 AM
p.9 #4Anyone interested in a film one photo project?
Shipped to @sirimiri
Should get it tomorrow.
Open camera, set focus, aim, push shutter button. If 'click!' - you have taken a pic. If no click - wind advance lever, take pic.
It is best practice to assume the camera is already wound on and ready to go. Because if it isn't - no big deal as you have not accidentally taken a shot. In that case just advance the lever and take your shot.
https://www.flickr.com/gp/39133227@N08/824jN10WH1
The film has been correctly loaded. I mention this because this camera has an unusual mechanism where the film rewind knob does NOT rotate when the film rewind lever is folded down in the stored position. That is intentional!
I'm hoping this way we prevent any accidental exposures and camera damage!
Should get it tomorrow.
Open camera, set focus, aim, push shutter button. If 'click!' - you have taken a pic. If no click - wind advance lever, take pic.
It is best practice to assume the camera is already wound on and ready to go. Because if it isn't - no big deal as you have not accidentally taken a shot. In that case just advance the lever and take your shot.
https://www.flickr.com/gp/39133227@N08/824jN10WH1
The film has been correctly loaded. I mention this because this camera has an unusual mechanism where the film rewind knob does NOT rotate when the film rewind lever is folded down in the stored position. That is intentional!
I'm hoping this way we prevent any accidental exposures and camera damage!
Oct 25, 2023 at 12:17 PM
p.9 #5Anyone interested in a film one photo project?
I assume all spots are filled?
Oct 25, 2023 at 08:16 PM
p.9 #6Anyone interested in a film one photo project?
kwoodard wrote:
I assume all spots are filled?
Yessir. Sorry.
I assume all spots are filled?
Yessir. Sorry.
Oct 25, 2023 at 09:46 PM
p.9 #7Anyone interested in a film one photo project?
Desmolicious wrote:
kwoodard wrote
I assume all spots are filled?No worries! It’s a cool idea. I’ll catch the next one.
Oct 25, 2023 at 10:13 PM
p.9 #8Anyone interested in a film one photo project?
*waiting for the fun to start*
Oct 25, 2023 at 11:20 PM
p.9 #9Anyone interested in a film one photo project?
sirimiri wrote:
*waiting for the fun to start*
USPS said it was delivered.
*waiting for the fun to start*
USPS said it was delivered.
Oct 26, 2023 at 10:58 PM
p.9 #10Anyone interested in a film one photo project?
Huss,
Just a thought since the first post of this thread is yours. Maybe move the table to the first post so we can easily see the order. Would be a good place to post current location etc. if you’re tracking that.
Just a thought since the first post of this thread is yours. Maybe move the table to the first post so we can easily see the order. Would be a good place to post current location etc. if you’re tracking that.
Nov 01, 2023 at 09:15 AM
p.9 #11Anyone interested in a film one photo project?
When it comes time for the camera to go to Europe maybe we can hand carry it over to reduce costs and customs hassles. Either my Wife, I, or both if us is in Europe avery 6 weeks or so. We can take it over. She is headed to Sweden i two weeks, but they are at the bottom of the current list.
Nov 01, 2023 at 10:02 AM
p.9 #12Anyone interested in a film one photo project?
AdaptedLenses wrote:
Huss,
Just a thought since the first post of this thread is yours. Maybe move the table to the first post so we can easily see the order. Would be a good place to post current location etc. if you’re tracking that.
Table moved to first post.
Huss,
Just a thought since the first post of this thread is yours. Maybe move the table to the first post so we can easily see the order. Would be a good place to post current location etc. if you’re tracking that.
Table moved to first post.
Nov 01, 2023 at 10:49 AM
p.9 #13Anyone interested in a film one photo project?
1bwana1 wrote:
When it comes time for the camera to go to Europe maybe we can hand carry it over to reduce costs and customs hassles. Either my Wife, I, or both if us is in Europe avery 6 weeks or so. We can take it over. She is headed to Sweden i two weeks, but they are at the bottom of the current list.
Rather than minimize cost, I would prefer to minimize risk of exposure to x-rays.
When it comes time for the camera to go to Europe maybe we can hand carry it over to reduce costs and customs hassles. Either my Wife, I, or both if us is in Europe avery 6 weeks or so. We can take it over. She is headed to Sweden i two weeks, but they are at the bottom of the current list.
Rather than minimize cost, I would prefer to minimize risk of exposure to x-rays.
Nov 01, 2023 at 03:51 PM
p.9 #14Anyone interested in a film one photo project?
theHUN wrote:
Rather than minimize cost, I would prefer to minimize risk of exposure to x-rays.
You can ask for a hand inspection for a camera. I think they X-Ray all packages sent by all carriers these days.
1bwana1 wrote
When it comes time for the camera to go to Europe maybe we can hand carry it over to reduce costs and customs hassles. Either my Wife, I, or both if us is in Europe avery 6 weeks or so. We can take it over. She is headed to Sweden i two weeks, but they are at the bottom of the current list.You can ask for a hand inspection for a camera. I think they X-Ray all packages sent by all carriers these days.
Nov 01, 2023 at 04:11 PM
p.9 #15Anyone interested in a film one photo project?
Update: I received the camera today. Ill have it for the weekend and hopefully have it back at the post office Monday
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Nov 04, 2023 at 06:09 PM
p.9 #16Anyone interested in a film one photo project?
Also, the choice of camera caught me by surprise. Super cool and absolutely not what I expected.
To be clear.. whats in the camera?
Tmax 400?
To be clear.. whats in the camera?
Tmax 400?
Nov 04, 2023 at 06:10 PM
p.9 #17Anyone interested in a film one photo project?
Push1stop wrote:
Also, the choice of camera caught me by surprise. Super cool and absolutely not what I expected.
To be clear.. whats in the camera?
Tmax 400?
HP5 Plus
Also, the choice of camera caught me by surprise. Super cool and absolutely not what I expected.
To be clear.. whats in the camera?
Tmax 400?
HP5 Plus
Nov 04, 2023 at 06:38 PM
p.9 #18Anyone interested in a film one photo project?
Noice! So far once Push1Stop has taken his, three shots down, 33 to go!
Nov 04, 2023 at 10:15 PM
p.9 #19Anyone interested in a film one photo project?
Looks like I am next. I will watch my mailbox for the camera!
Should be fun!
Should be fun!
Nov 05, 2023 at 01:12 AM
p.9 #20Anyone interested in a film one photo project?
1bwana1 wrote:
Looks like I am next. I will watch my mailbox for the camera!
Should be fun!
Remember assume the shutter is already cocked! If it doesn’t make a click when you try to take a pic, wind on and try again. Everyone only gets one shot!
Looks like I am next. I will watch my mailbox for the camera!
Should be fun!
Remember assume the shutter is already cocked! If it doesn’t make a click when you try to take a pic, wind on and try again. Everyone only gets one shot!
Nov 05, 2023 at 08:56 AM