Great shots Nate! Maybe a bit too high contrast for my taste, but it suits the scenes well.
These Summilux lenses, are they modern or older? I usually don't like the "oversmooth" bokeh of the new ones, but this looks great.
TWoK wrote:
Makten, those colors look great. Are you in love with Portra 400?
I don't know, because I have nothing to compare with! Since I let the scanner do the color balance for me, I have no idea if the warmness is property of the film or the software.
The weather is really too sunny here for interesting photos in my opinion, and ISO 100 had been better. I'm gonna buy a couple of rolls of slower film tomorrow. I'd really like to shoot the 105 wide open more.
Makten wrote:
Great shots Nate! Maybe a bit too high contrast for my taste, but it suits the scenes well.
These Summilux lenses, are they modern or older? I usually don't like the "oversmooth" bokeh of the new ones, but this looks great.
I don't know, because I have nothing to compare with! Since I let the scanner do the color balance for me, I have no idea if the warmness is property of the film or the software.
The weather is really too sunny here for interesting photos in my opinion, and ISO 100 had been better. I'm gonna buy a couple of rolls of slower film tomorrow. I'd really like to shoot the 105 wide open more. ...Show more →
Yeah, that 105 is great. High contrast is my middle name, I'd almost add more contrast! I have two Summiluxes. The 50 Lux which these shots were all taken with is the last version before the ASPH, it has the same design as all of the Summiluxes from the last 30 years or so, but focuses to .7 and has a terrible pull out hood. I also have the 35 Lux ASPH, which is not the ASPHERICAL and not the newest I guess ASPH II. They have a similar look and I love them both.
I don't have anything terribly interesting to share presently. These were from a test roll I put through my EF. Camera works fine (albeit w/o a meter, electronics are toast), but I just can't get used to the old style bodies anymore. Probably going to sell it.
This last one is from my T90 which I finally have back from repair. I'm starting to grow quite fond of Ilford XP2. I think I'll spend more time shooting just that film.
Wow, this thread is on fire lately. Great batch from angeloks, with (1) really affecting me (my adopted daughter is from the area). Nate's stuff is AWESOME as usual.
TWoK wrote:
Zaitz, spectacular. I love Velvia.
Thank you! I am just getting to know it but can tell I already love it. Now I am wondering why I have ektar and portra 400 taking up valuable film holder space.
Zaitz wrote:
Yes, thanks Makten for that info! I don't shoot enough color yet to develop my own but it's good to know the option is there. The lab I have been going to in WI does terrific work though!
Here is one from December that I am undecided on. Had it developed last week. 4x5 Velvia 100 with Crown Graphic and Xenar 135mm f4.7:
Zaitz wrote:
Thank you! I am just getting to know it but can tell I already love it. Now I am wondering why I have ektar and portra 400 taking up valuable film holder space.
Well they definitely have their place. E-6 films just have so much life to them. Velvia was definitely my favorite on my Mamiya RZ and my 4x5. I would use Provia when I needed less punch, but I have a soft spot in my heart for those lovely Velvia chromes.
C-41 film has been a new venture for me this year actually. I had never shot it before, I always did my own processing unless it was E-6. It's been fun for me to work with because I don't have darkroom access presently. I'd still use it Portra is wonderful for portraiture (obviously)
Since I let the scanner do the color balance for me, I have no idea if the warmness is property of the film or the software. 
Portra is wonderful for portraiture (obviously)
