Nikon F, Tokina 28-70 ATX Pro 2.6-2.8 with Laowa anamorphic adapter, Tri-X.
I can see this anamorphic thing is going to be fun, although using the adapter is very awkward. This adapter only gives you a 1.33x squeeze, which is not very strong (the classic anamorphic look is 2x) but already you can see some anamorphic-looking out-of-focus highlights in the photo of the clothespins.
It's kind of a poor person's feeble X-pan; the adapters aren't cheap but they're a lot cheaper than an X-pan. There is one from Blazar that's stronger (1.5x) and brings you closer to X-pan territory in terms of wideness, but I had other reasons to buy the Laowa. If you have a Canon SLR there are actual anamorphic lenses that come in EF mount. I was tempted but just can't bring myself to buy one of those ugly Canon SLRs.
Once you scan and post-process the negatives you have to desqueeze them; there's a phone/iPad app for that and it's a cinch to use.
It's also possible to swivel the adapter in the other direction to do a vertical squeeze/desqueeze, which puts the image into more of a square forrmat...not something you often see on 35mm film.
I've gotten into a groove with my developing and scanning workflow so I've been trying to work through my backlog two rolls at a time. Here are some shots on Lucky 200. The negatives were processed in Negative Lab Pro using Standard defaults
dennishy wrote:
I've gotten into a groove with my developing and scanning workflow so I've been trying to work through my backlog two rolls at a time. Here are some shots on Lucky 200. The negatives were processed in Negative Lab Pro using Standard defaults
This is why I purchased a used Pentax Super Multi-Coated Takumar 67 105mm f2.4 - the bokeh for portraits. I got way more keepers on the 645Z, so I need to read the 645N manual to see if I can increase the volumn on the beep, or enlarge the focus area sample.
theHUN wrote:
... Next step is to rescan at home and simultaneously optimizing the height of the carrier and which color channel(s) to drop in the b/w conversion.
Closing the loop on this. X5 on the left, Epson scan on the right. The Epson scan was optimized for height and color, and I also applied sharpening to the best of my ability without overdoing it.
Full X5 scan after editing:
V850 scan after editing:
Not a huge difference at forum resolution, but the X5 file looks amazing at pixel peeping levels.
A mix of photos over the last weekish plus a couple from a few weeks ago that I just finally got back. All "basic" scans from the local film lab.
I'm finding keeping track of what film and what camera and lens is already a bit of struggle. Maybe it doesn't really matter but I'm so used to having all that info in exif.
Roll 202: Washi "Y" post developing. If it's not obvious, I ignored all instructions, loaded it up in a Jobo, and developed using continuous agitation.
rji2goleez wrote:
After moving across town + a six month remodel, I'm finally able to develop film again.
M3 DS + LLL 35/1.4
Cinestill XX + HC-110
Lovely pics! What speed of XX and dilution of HC-110 are you using? I'm about to start shooting this exact combo, was thinking EI 400 and dilution B since it's the classic.
Outside i was 16 for 16 on critical focus. - inside was about 25% The 105mm f2.4 is crazy sharp wide open. The only negative is it flattens contrast a little bit. I added a hood, and a minor contrast tweak in post to correct it.
The 105mm f2.4 is crazy sharp wide open. The only negative is it flattens contrast a little bit. I added a hood, and a minor contrast tweak in post to correct it.
