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p.2 #1Cr@p camera settings challenge

It came with HP5 but that dosen't mean I have to use it. Unlike one reviewer, I know it's black and white film.

Jun 28, 2024 at 05:45 PM

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p.2 #2Cr@p camera settings challenge

I’m glad I bought two. My wife saw it and wanted one. I also gave her the other roll of HP5.

Jun 28, 2024 at 06:48 PM

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p.2 #3Cr@p camera settings challenge

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https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53821068605_87e8fae62b_o.jpg IMG_6538 by AmbientMike, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53820873828_da93606d55_o.jpg IMG_6596 by AmbientMike, on Flickr

Probably not what you had in mind, but I just hung out at the lake until ISO 400, 1/125, and f/11 were the correct exposure (one accidentally at 1/160.) Pretty good, had me there at golden hour. Shot RAW + S in case I really got something, these are S jpegs.

Those look great. But also shoot throughout the day in mixed conditions. I mean, it’s not like you’re wasting film

Thanks, Huss. I tried earlier in the day, maybe the blown out adds to the summer effect 😅

Jun 28, 2024 at 07:32 PM

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p.2 #4Cr@p camera settings challenge

Here are my results with XP2 in a Pentax MX with the SMC Pentax-M 28mm f/2.8

These were shot over a couple days, from first light to after dark. I'm posting all the shots from the roll that I think are worth keeping (28), in chronological order. There were a few more of the fire that didn't make the cut, and a few biking shots that I tossed due to camera shake.

I processed these as I usual do, with varying adjustments tailored to each scene. The mid day shots needed some extra contrast, but everything else required minimal attention.

A great testament to the versatility these settings and film in general (especially XP2).

Jun 28, 2024 at 08:14 PM

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p.2 #5Cr@p camera settings challenge

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Here are my results with XP2 in a Pentax MX with the SMC Pentax-M 28mm f/2.8

These were shot over a couple days, from first light to after dark. I'm posting all the shots from the roll that I think are worth keeping (27), in chronological order. There were a few more of the fire that didn't make the cut, and a few biking shots that I tossed due to camera shake.

I processed these as I usual do, with varying adjustments tailored to each scene. The mid day shots needed some extra contrast, but everything else required minimal attention.

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Thanks, these were great! The Hartman is here so I’m off to downtown PDX in the morning. Hope to get a couple of rolls to do my best influencer impression. Thanks to Huss for tossing out challenges so we can somewhat improve our photography skills.

Jun 28, 2024 at 08:29 PM

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p.2 #6Cr@p camera settings challenge

OregonSun wrote:
Here are my results with XP2 in a Pentax MX with the SMC Pentax-M 28mm f/2.8

These were shot over a couple days, from first light to after dark. I'm posting all the shots from the roll that I think are worth keeping (28), in chronological order. There were a few more of the fire that didn't make the cut, and a few biking shots that I tossed due to camera shake.

I processed these as I usual do, with varying adjustments tailored to each scene. The mid day shots needed some extra contrast, but everything else required minimal attention.

A great testament...Show more →

Awesome results!

Jun 29, 2024 at 08:07 AM

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p.2 #7Cr@p camera settings challenge

I think I am going to load up one of my Nikonosseseses V for the cr@p camera challenge. Will set it to 1/125 f11 with iso 400 film. Zone focus just like the new Pentax 17! Except built a million times better, way better lens and half the price. But I digress..

Jun 29, 2024 at 10:47 AM

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p.2 #8Cr@p camera settings challenge

Next up to bat

Jun 29, 2024 at 12:02 PM

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p.2 #9Cr@p camera settings challenge

Just got home. Walked a little more than five miles and used four rolls of Tri-X. Pictures tomorrow.

Jun 29, 2024 at 03:06 PM

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p.2 #10Cr@p camera settings challenge

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Just got home. Walked a little more than five miles and used four rolls of Tri-X. Pictures tomorrow.

My name is Huss and I approve of this posting.

Jun 29, 2024 at 05:15 PM

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p.2 #11Cr@p camera settings challenge

I will add that using such a cheap camera and it's limited settings offered a level of freedom from my regular workflow. No meter readings, not having to worry about if the speeds and stops are set properly. Many people I talked to thought the idea was great and often gave them a laugh when I told them about the $17 dollar camera.
We had plans for this evening, so it'll be tomorrow before any film is developed. I'm actually kind of excited to see what's on them.

Jun 29, 2024 at 05:20 PM

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p.2 #12Cr@p camera settings challenge

Just developed the roll in my Nikonos that I shot yesterday w the cr@p camera settings. Negs look good….

‘Sir, you can’t take decent pics with that cr@p camera. You need this new M6.’

‘My cr@p camera doesn’t scratch film.’

Jun 30, 2024 at 10:59 AM

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p.2 #13Cr@p camera settings challenge

Now for the results from the $17 dollar Harman. These are from the first roll through it. I got 36 exposures but will probably post 34. There were two where the flash didn't fire. I would have had more on the roll if I hadn't opened the back wondering if it was actually loading and there was an overlap at the end of the roll. The film was Tri-X developed in Adox XT-3 and a big thank you to @-jim- for a much better agitation schedule;

The negatives were converted wuth Negative Lab Pro and no other adjustments.
I have three more rolls to scan but I'll just pick a few images from each.

A fun note, the Harman loads the film upside down so I had to rotate each image for proper orientation.

Jun 30, 2024 at 05:29 PM

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p.2 #14Cr@p camera settings challenge

Jun 30, 2024 at 06:50 PM

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p.2 #15Cr@p camera settings challenge

Thanks! I have the second roll scanned and will post some of those later.

Jun 30, 2024 at 07:23 PM

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p.2 #16Cr@p camera settings challenge

A few from the second roll through the EZ35. It was a bit overcast and all of the images are a bit darker than expected.

Figured it out. Should have changed the profile from Linear Gamma to Lab Standard.

An example:

Jun 30, 2024 at 08:11 PM

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p.2 #17Cr@p camera settings challenge

Last few for tonight. Wish I had changed the tone profile to Lab Standard earlier but now I know to try a few things when working in NLP. The Harman performed better than I expected and not bad results for a cheap camera!