I've tried the macro lens scanning method myself after I get my scans and negatives back from the lab, just to see how thy might compare. The level of detail you can get out of negatives using this method is definitely impressive but I struggle with getting the color anywhere near correct as well. Very difficult. I've been wanting to try Rollei digibase cn200 film since it does not use an orange mask and is supposedly much easier to convert after scanning.
Jon Buffington wrote:
My kinda shooting there! Could stare at those bikes all day.
Mind sharing your developing (developer, times, agi.)? My HP5 is always much more contrasty. Maybe it was an overcast day?
There were some great bikes in attendance! Mine is the black Ducati Monster pictured above.
It was mostly overcast throughout the day and I sent the film to The Darkroom to develop. The pre-ai 50mm f1.4 lens might have a bit to do with the low contrast. I don't find it particularly sharp or contrasty.
Nikon FE2 (bought from a member here! Like it more than my F6!), CV 40mm f2, Fuji C200
"In the Studio"
As an aside, I have recently been using TheFindlab for my processing/scanning. I have tried many of the big name places and these guys seem to be the best so far. An easy test for me is to look at a scanned pic that has a lot of pale sky in it. It should be clean and clear. With many labs in such a scene I would see scanning lines, artifacts etc which would normally be hidden in 'busy' areas of the image.
Mpking wrote:
I've tried the macro lens scanning method myself after I get my scans and negatives back from the lab, just to see how thy might compare. The level of detail you can get out of negatives using this method is definitely impressive but I struggle with getting the color anywhere near correct as well. Very difficult. I've been wanting to try Rollei digibase cn200 film since it does not use an orange mask and is supposedly much easier to convert after scanning.
yeah, i was thinking of sticking to b&w and slide film...
taran wrote:
@Matthew0404, great looking vehicles there, thanks for sharing.
+1 nice shooting on HP5..
Sebboh,I wouldn't change a bit on these..Really like em
As an aside, I have recently been using TheFindlab for my processing/scanning. I have tried many of the big name places and these guys seem to be the best so far. An easy test for me is to look at a scanned pic that has a lot of pale sky in it. It should be clean and clear. With many labs in such a scene I would see scanning lines, artifacts etc which would normally be hidden in 'busy' areas of the image....Show more →
Very nice!! Fe2 is the bomb..I had f5 and gave it to my uncle.And I use my fe2 more than my DF..I don't know why
You can still buy fresh dated c200. I too though have a bunch of expired as I bought a bunch of short dated/expired last January from B&H with that super sale 1 buck a roll deal.
Nice set Jon..I have to finish the last roll of my Tri-x before I go back to Delta..
Such a nice blk/wht film..
Some from Fe2/%0mm series E Tri-X 400
See Hollywood..
Mr. James Dean..
Film used is Rollei/CN200 rated at ISO100 scanned with a Nikon Coolscan 9000. PP in photoshop and lightroom. Developed with the Tetenal C41 kit for 5:30min at 35'C
All with Mamiya 6 and 50mm and 75mm lenses
My Rolleiflex GX is for sale in anticipation of the new Leica announcement - please PM if you are interested.
Tom, glad to see you posting. Hope your getting settled. Good work!
Thanks Jon. I check in here when I can, but it's not often compared to previous days. Last week we found our new house and signed a lease on it. Now we are prepping for the final move in the next week or so. Almost there. I've been shooting every so slightly, about one and a half rolls of film. It will be weeks until I get to see these images.
