I went ahead and re-scanned this photo myself with the Nikon Coolscan (and ColorPerfect plugin) in order to compare my scan to the original lab scan when I first had this roll developed. I just noticed that the lab scan doesn't capture the whole negative. My scan captured what the lab didn't.
I'm done with my local downtown lab. I have a UniColor C-41 kit that I'll be using for my own color development. I couldn't find a powdered Tetenal C-41 kit that could be shipped (B&H has it and it's only for in-store pickup only), so UniColor is it. I like what i'm getting from the Coolscan and ColorPerfect plugin. I just need to nail the color balance a bit next time though.
Nikon FM3A w/ 35mm Elmarit-R (Leitax Conversion), Fuji PRO 400H
I've just gone through about 6 pages non-stop. Exceptional images in many posts.
Let me also say how much I enjoyed seeing those 40s images arbib and also your Vietnam images Dan. Each fantastic to view with their individual backgrounds.
I have also been a relatively recent (9 months!) convert to the P6x7, however it's only in the last week or so that I finished two films off and had them developed (going to do my own in time but wanted to confirm that the P6x7 was performing).
Adam - Do you think that your home scan has a slight blue cast, as opposed to the lab scan's green tinge (looking at the blackboard in each case)? I prefer your scan and it's a beautiful picture.
Have you had a chance to evaluate any improvements between the earlier P6x7 / P67 and the P67II? I must admit that I'm starting to look at P67II adverts more than is good for me!
Two more, this time Ilford HP5 negs that I've filed since I took them during Easter 1981.
Camera unknown (it was after I lost a Zenit E, my first SLR, off the back of my motorbike, and before I bought a Pentax ME Super and 50 f1.7, still owned).
Home scan using Minolta Dimage Scan Dual IV and VueScan, some minor PP in LR (de-noise a little and spotting)
I've just gone through about 6 pages non-stop. Exceptional images in many posts.
Let me also say how much I enjoyed seeing those 40s images arbib and also your Vietnam images Dan. Each fantastic to view with their individual backgrounds.
I have also been a relatively recent (9 months!) convert to the P6x7, however it's only in the last week or so that I finished two films off and had them developed (going to do my own in time but wanted to confirm that the P6x7 was performing).
Adam - Do you think that your home scan has a slight blue cast, as opposed to the lab scan's green tinge (looking at the blackboard in each case)? I prefer your scan and it's a beautiful picture.
Have you had a chance to evaluate any improvements between the earlier P6x7 / P67 and the P67II? I must admit that I'm starting to look at P67II adverts more than is good for me! ...Show more →
I noticed a pinkish/magenta like color shift after I uploaded the photo. I believe the blue cast which you are seeing is from the profile settings recommended by the team at ColorPerfect. They recommend setting the Analog Gain of the Green channel to 1 (from 0) and Blue to 2 (from 0) when using Nikon Scan V4. I will have to experiment on future scans with keeping the Analog Gain settings at their default (at zero) and see how the color turns out. I might not even have to mess with the Analog Gain settings at all!
I ended up revisiting the photo again this morning to remove the pink/magenta/blue shift, but didn't upload it. Thank goodness for Photoshop! A bit of very minor color balance tweaks in the shadow/midtones/highlights and the photo looks a bit more natural. I'll have to keep this in mind next time I do color scans! The blackboard (or was it green...I can't remember as it's been a long while since I had those waffles) doesn't look funky now.
As far as the P6X7/67II goes...I am missing mine as they are both still out for CLA. Hopefully I'll have them back before the week is over. Comparing the two bodies...I really like them both, but I give the edge to the 67II. The 67II has a built in grip for the right hand on the shutter side. This makes gripping/holding the camera much more natural. Also, I don't have to flip a switch every time I need to meter, just tap the shutter button lightly. On the 6X7, I need to flip a little lever on the AE Finder whenever I need to meter. I don't have to worry about the metering chain on the body breaking with the 67II as there isn't a chain at all. For the 6X7, you just need to remove the lens prior to removing the AE finder. This will ensure the chain won't break. Other than that, they are both excellent cameras. I am finding the 105/2.4 my go to lens. I'm exploring the 55/4 now and will be doing the same with the 200/4...and the 165/2.8...and the 75/4...and...and and! haha
nicoimages wrote:
I had a serious attack of GAS and purchased a GSW690III and GW690II last week they are almost giving them away at the moment.
The GSW690III has arrived and WOW what a fantastic well built and mechanical camera. The lens is amazingly sharp and the 6X9 negatives full of detail.
Great images Nico,
I have the 'el cheapo' GW690 Mk I that is considered to have the dimmest RF patch, optics are the same though. I've probably only shot about 3 rolls through it, so I recently tentatively agreed to sell mine for A$300 after Easter. Selling to a Brit resident in South Australia, meanwhile this other Brit/ Aussie is going back to UK for 5 weeks, starting Friday
I would not wish to sell my GW690 but for the fact that now I have my P6x7 I figure I am getting almost as large a negative with, in some cases, equal optical performance from some of the P67 lenses (in particular the SMC 55 f4 lens).
I believe the blue cast which you are seeing is from the profile settings recommended by the team at ColorPerfect. They recommend setting the Analog Gain of the Green channel to 1 (from 0) and Blue to 2 (from 0) when using Nikon Scan V4. I will have to experiment on future scans with keeping the Analog Gain settings at their default (at zero) and see how the color turns out. I might not even have to mess with the Analog Gain settings at all!
