I won't tell if you don't . I haven't left Leica, they're still my main rigs.
I'm using the G28, 45 and 90. I thought about getting the 21mm and I may still one day but for now I am primarily going to use it with the 28 and 45mm.
A few from my first roll with a Rolleiflex 3.5F tlr, ilford 400. El cheap scans low res from lab. "Straight out of camera" as it goes in the digital world.
daughter in back of car cleaning it out in prep for long drive to college, gate to backyard and water can, and elder (not focused sadly) but with old homework on windows....
It is very interesting to me, to go back to film. I was shooting sports for years, primarily, and digital there is THE way to go. But for more composed or just slower imaging, I am really enjoying film. I am not going to say it is better, but it is more analog. Much like records vs CDs/streaming music. They sound different, and to each his or her own, but same deal. Sometimes, there is just something about that record or that film shot that you see that you like (and digital, too). I shoot and enjoy both (and listen to both).
That said, w film there is a little delayed gratification (or sometime, not so gratifying findings) that is both exciting (like opening up a present) and also stimulating.
In any case, I am enjoying my foray into film. Going to Italy in a month and though I am not going to take my MF gear (which yo can get for a song, BTW), I am going to take as a backup to my Sony A7ii a Leica CL with a few small lenses (esp the M rokkor 40/2). When I get home, which images will I prefer?
Thanks for tolerating my posts.
P.S. That one in the car - my youngest - is gone off to college (preseason, actually), now. The elder heads out in 2 weeks. Then we are officially empty nesters (hence Italy, a years' delayed anniversary). I never would've thought.... For those of you with young ones, please enjoy every moment. Take note of the little things. Take pictures. It is what we all likely want, for them to become independent and confident and to see them happy, but if anyone says it doesn't hurt when they leave, they're crazy. Love your kids.
stedge wrote:
A few from my first roll with a Rolleiflex 3.5F tlr, ilford 400. El cheap scans low res from lab. "Straight out of camera" as it goes in the digital world.
daughter in back of car cleaning it out in prep for long drive to college, gate to backyard and water can, and elder (not focused sadly) but with old homework on windows....
I am loving MF film.
It really is something stepping up to 120 film from 35mm.
The first pic of your daughter can really be brought to life with a simple adjustment of curves. When I used labs to scan my film that is how they looked when they came back as the scans captured all the info waiting for your edit.
Interestingly, the Leica Monochrom digital B&W camera does the same thing.
My first attempt at C41 processing, not a total disaster but need at least a better thermometer.
Rollei Cholorchem kit at 25C
The film is the first I've tried from a 400' reel of Fuji Eterna 250D Vivid, the remjet is a non issue with a little baking soda and water before processing. I was probably within 2 degrees but surely not the .3 they suggest. Took some tweaking in LR, I'm sure this stuff can look a lot better than this... Skies are also pretty smoky here.
If anyone would be interested in a trade, I'd also like to try one of the Kodak movie films, particularly V3 250D or possibly one of the faster ones. 100' for 100' maybe
. I haven't left Leica, they're still my main rigs. 
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