Desmolicious wrote:
Does the LCD panel still work on your R1?
No, not really, but depends on the day. Some days, I get half icons, but I haven't checked the camera in a while. This photo is from 2022, finally sent it off to a lab for development and scanning recently.
rji2goleez wrote:
Samsung AF Slim Zoom
Fujicolor 400
These are getting really good! I mean, the ones before were 'ok' but these ones are half decent!
Funny thing is when I researched the camera, I found maybe two reviews on it and the pics were terrible. But at this point I knew enough that a huge photo/electronics corporation knew what they were doing more than an 'influencer'...
Desmolicious wrote:
These are getting really good! I mean, the ones before were 'ok' but these ones are half decent!
Funny thing is when I researched the camera, I found maybe two reviews on it and the pics were terrible. But at this point I knew enough that a huge photo/electronics corporation knew what they were doing more than an 'influencer'...
These pics basically show case the camera.
I only learned of this camera from you! I am really pleased with the results I'm getting. Full disclosure, I do take the scanned images through post processing and in some instances, that includes software like Topaz Photo AI to sharpen and sometimes remove noise. But then, I do the same with many of my digital images too!
After my failed attempt to relive my happy 1980s Hasselblad 500C/M experience (with a 503CW), I gave up on medium format film and have been using mainly Leica M film bodies. But looking through the various MF format negatives I made in the 80s (6x4.5, 6x6, 6x7, 6x9, and 6x12) I realized that the itch remained unscratched. Apart from the 500C/M, I’d liked the Fujica GS645W best, the scale-focusing viewfinder model with a 45mm F5.6 lens and a vertical aspect ratio.
The Fujifilm GA645 series, described in reviews as a “medium format point-and-shoot”, sounded like fun so I picked up a zero shutter count GA645i. 11 rolls later the plasticky build, awkward haptics, and atrocious autofocus convinced me to replace it with a Bronica RF645, which is close to perfect. I did make a few pictures I like with the GA645i though.
genji wrote:
After my failed attempt to relive my happy 1980s Hasselblad 500C/M experience (with a 503CW), I gave up on medium format film and have been using mainly Leica M film bodies. But looking through the various MF format negatives I made in the 80s (6x4.5, 6x6, 6x7, 6x9, and 6x12) I realized that the itch remained unscratched. Apart from the 500C/M, I’d liked the Fujica GS645W best, the scale-focusing viewfinder model with a 45mm F5.6 lens and a vertical aspect ratio.
The Fujifilm GA645 series, described in reviews as a “medium format point-and-shoot”, sounded like fun so I picked up a zero shutter count GA645i. 11 rolls later the plasticky build, awkward haptics, and atrocious autofocus convinced me to replace it with a Bronica RF645, which is close to perfect. I did make a few pictures I like with the GA645i though.
Love this! "My kind" of image and it could have easily been shot here in Brooklyn. So much to look at and explore...
I have taken a break from film for the last few years. My motion design business has been crazy busy, and I just don't have to the time for film. (Part of the film experience for me is processing and scanning myself, which is, as we all know, very time intensive!)
That said, I have kept my beloved Fuji GW690III for the day when I have the time and the film bug hits again. I have some 35mm rangefinders (Canonet QL17, Yashica GX, Agfa Sensor 1035), but the 6x9 Fuji negatives are so good that I don't think I'll ever be happy with 35mm again.
Anyway, if I ever do get back into film, it will be because of this thread!! My favorite on the fm forums!
PS: How DO you guys find the time for film? I know Bob is retired, but I assume many of you still work. :-)
From a couple of weeks ago - Ilford HP5+ pushed to 1600. I always found HP5 very boring, but the high-contrast look when pushed is kind of nice, esp. for those grey winter days.
Taken with the plastic fantastic Canon 3000N, 50mm 1.8ii and OM 28mm 2.8
Activatedfx wrote:
PS: How DO you guys find the time for film? I know Bob is retired, but I assume many of you still work. :-)
Developing a roll of B&W takes about 6 mins at home. Then let it dry for a few hours while you go about your day.
Scanning a roll of 36 takes about 10 minutes using a mirrorless/dslr.
Convert w negativelabpro and do your thing as you would if you shot digitally.
How do you not have time for film?
Colour neg film I drop off at my local shop and it is ready in a couple of hours if I really need it. But that I usually pick up in my free time on weekends. They have a drop box so I can drop it off at night when they are closed if that tickles my fancy.
But some weirdos also dev colour at home…
fjablo wrote:
From a couple of weeks ago - Ilford HP5+ pushed to 1600. I always found HP5 very boring, but the high-contrast look when pushed is kind of nice, esp. for those grey winter days.
Taken with the plastic fantastic Canon 3000N, 50mm 1.8ii and OM 28mm 2.8
Last pic is just lovely. And this is why these plastic fantastic af slrs are the best deal in photography. While people are paying $200 for a beat up K1000 because an influencer told them, you can get a way better camera that gives better results for a fraction of the cost.
