Oh, was I really aware of how big it is.
Not really, having not seen one in person.
Just received, pretty dang big, and heavy...
buggz2k wrote:
Yes, I'm aware how big it is.
I also have a 4x5 Sinar F1 kit, now that is a tank!
I want to get back into the film stuff again, I thought this would help jump start me again in this direction.
My Mamiya kit comes with:
1 body, 1 150mm lenses, 1 120 back, 1 220 back, 1 eye level finder, 1 WLF, 1 booster.
I asked about the booster, and was told it's a winder, not certain which one.
buggz2k,
Better start working out at the gym or do curls with the RZ!
I carry around "basic kit" in a LowePro back pack.
At 3 lenses & the prism finder my hikes are limited
I forgot about the Fuji! I guess that's from the days of "BIGGER IS BETTER"
opticagent wrote:
I know this "film shots" and I hope it's okay to pop in a recent wetplate image. :-)
Tintype created in:
Sinar F1
150mm 5.6 Sinaron S
Scanned on v700
I think wet plate qualifies as a film-type!
I have thought about playing with wet plate
Tell me more!
opticagent wrote:
I know this "film shots" and I hope it's okay to pop in a recent wetplate image. :-)
Tintype created in:
Sinar F1
150mm 5.6 Sinaron S
Scanned on v700
Wet plates are coated with film so they are certainly allowed here! Awesome look to your image. Well done.
opticagent wrote:
I know this "film shots" and I hope it's okay to pop in a recent wetplate image. :-)
Tintype created in:
Sinar F1
150mm 5.6 Sinaron S
Scanned on v700
That is very nice and very special. I dont understand the numbers or lingo here (except the scanner device somewhat, at least I can goodle max res on that). But what kind of resolution are we talking about here if you stress it - like on an eye-crop "100%"?
2400dpi is nice on a 4x5, so that would make the image 9600x12000, or 115MP 1200dpi is also nice, and that would make a quarter of that, comparable to current digital cameras. 4800dpi is possible, but I doubt it would make sense.
Dan,
Thanks!
It's not as complicated as I thought to get up and running. I took a 2 day workshop here in LA that got me started. I'm still a beginner at the medium but it's a lot of fun!
Here is a good place to start if you are looking for more info, I think it will sum up the process better than I! http://unblinkingeye.com/Articles/WPC/wpc.html
If you already have a large format camera it's pretty easy to get started. You can purchase a complete wetplate chemical kit from bostic and sullivan which has pretty much all you need, save for the plates and various hardware (camera, plate holder, dip tank, trays, safelight).
Oh and this is worth a look:
Thanks again!
dswiger wrote:
I think wet plate qualifies as a film-type!
I have thought about playing with wet plate
Tell me more!
Thanks for your comments!
The image was shot on a 4x5 inch plate of aluminum, so the source image was of decent size. I then scan it as a positive on the epson. I've not really tested out the max printable rez, but it does nice 24x30" prints.
To explain the gear:
Sinar F1 is a 4x5 camera, 150mm sinaron S is equivalent to a 50mm lens is 35 speak.
cheers!
wfrank wrote:
That is very nice and very special. I dont understand the numbers or lingo here (except the scanner device somewhat, at least I can goodle max res on that). But what kind of resolution are we talking about here if you stress it - like on an eye-crop "100%"?
wfrank wrote:
That is very nice and very special. I dont understand the numbers or lingo here (except the scanner device somewhat, at least I can goodle max res on that). But what kind of resolution are we talking about here if you stress it - like on an eye-crop "100%"?
it's limited by the scanner. on film my Fuji 150 is pretty comparable with the Pentax 105/2.4 (though I think the Pentax is a better lens) for the 67 system, better than the Rollei or Bronica I owned, and not as good as the Mamiya 80/4 for the 7. Of course even the Mamiya doesn't put down the resolution like a 35mm macro does on film.
goosemang wrote:
a.RodriguezPix, i think you're over thinking this. just go crank out a couple of rolls man. don't get analysis paralysis.
Well, I finally did it, after more than way to many months, I finally tested out a roll of Kodak T-Max on my Mamiya RB-67 wit the Mamiya Sekor C f/3.8 90mm lens! I owe a lot of thanks to carstenw, as he explained a lot of this to me, many, many, moons ago, when I was fortunate to have my Rollei 6008 Pro., however, I lagged way to long, and never shot a roll of film with it! Well I used the 5 exposures fairly easily, so, I fear some may have been lost, due to incompetence! The rest, will most likely be lost still, due to photographing my usual subjects. Thanks again everyone for your time, and encouragement, my next step is to get these developed, and then think what to shot next, once I see the results! This may result in the saddest use of Kodak 5 Rolls Kodak Tri-X 120 Black & White Print Film ISO 400!!
a.RodriguezPix wrote:
Well, I finally did it, after more than way to many months, I finally tested out a roll of Kodak T-Max on my Mamiya RB-67 wit the Mamiya Sekor C f/3.8 90mm lens! I owe a lot of thanks to carstenw, as he explained a lot of this to me, many, many, moons ago, when I was fortunate to have my Rollei 6008 Pro., however, I lagged way to long, and never shot a roll of film with it! Well I used the 5 exposures fairly easily, so, I fear some may have been lost, due to incompetence! The rest, will most likely be lost still, due to photographing my usual subjects. Thanks again everyone for your time, and encouragement, my next step is to get these developed, and then think what to shot next, once I see the results! This may result in the saddest use of Kodak 5 Rolls Kodak Tri-X 120 Black & White Print Film ISO 400!!...Show more →
Developing film yourself is super, Super, SUPER easy. You need very little equipment and not much skill!
You need a tank and reel, $40 or so.
A thermometer.
A few measuring jugs.
A bottle of developer.
A bottle of fixer.
A bottle of vinegar.
A timer.
A shirt hanger.
Some clothes pins.
A sink with running water.
A room that can be dark for 5 mins.
That's it!
It is sooooooooo easy. I wish I learned this decades ago.
rattymouse wrote:
Developing film yourself is super, Super, SUPER easy. You need very little equipment and not much skill!
You need a tank and reel, $40 or so.
A thermometer.
A few measuring jugs.
A bottle of developer.
A bottle of fixer.
A bottle of vinegar.
A timer.
A shirt hanger.
Some clothes pins.
A sink with running water.
A room that can be dark for 5 mins.
That's it!
It is sooooooooo easy. I wish I learned this decades ago.
Well, I hope to put this on my to do list ASAP someday, it sounds cool! I have a spare restroom, that my wife uses to do her make up, so, it should be already stained, and perfect! xD I SHALL FIGHT FOR MY PART OF THE RESTROOM!
1200dpi is also nice, and that would make a quarter of that, comparable to current digital cameras. 4800dpi is possible, but I doubt it would make sense.