Post your recent film shots!
p.707 #1Post your recent film shots!
edwardkaraa wrote:
To be honest I’m not really surprised. Leica has already ceased production years ago and were just selling old batches. The M7 has a few unsolvable bugs in the electronics that have been giving Leica headaches since the camera was launched. I expect the MA to last quite long since it’s completely free of electronics.
I didnt know that. Does yours have these bugs too or did you get lucky?
rattymouse wrote
Hold on to your M7 Edward. Leica officially discontinued this camera. It's now a classic.I didnt know that. Does yours have these bugs too or did you get lucky?
Jun 02, 2018 at 07:00 PM
p.707 #2Post your recent film shots!
rattymouse wrote:
Neopan Acros.
http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4323/36234532096_a86ee0f36c_b.jpg
Do you develop your own film?
Jun 02, 2018 at 07:22 PM
p.707 #3Post your recent film shots!
rattymouse wrote:
edwardkaraa wrote
rattymouse wrote
Hold on to your M7 Edward. Leica officially discontinued this camera. It's now a classic.Both of mine got the bugs. I think it’s unavoidable. It’s just a minor annoyance that doesn’t affect actual shooting. One has to remember what film is in the camera because the iso dial and dx reader are very erratic.
Jun 02, 2018 at 10:54 PM
p.707 #4Post your recent film shots!
kwoodard wrote:
http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4323/36234532096_a86ee0f36c_b.jpgDo you develop your own film?
For black and white film, always. I have not sent in a roll of black and white film for processing in over 15 years.
I just developed 2 rolls last night and hope to do 4 today.
I still have not tackled color yet. Soon.
rattymouse wrote
Neopan Acros.http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4323/36234532096_a86ee0f36c_b.jpg
For black and white film, always. I have not sent in a roll of black and white film for processing in over 15 years.
I just developed 2 rolls last night and hope to do 4 today.
I still have not tackled color yet. Soon.
Jun 03, 2018 at 04:08 AM
p.707 #5Post your recent film shots!
Developing B/W at home really changed the game for me. I used to dread that I'd have to travel to/from the lab (in NYC) over two days to get my film developed, which often made me choose to leave the film camera at home. Now I can look forward to seeing images about a 1/2hr after returning home!
I'm so comfortable with B/W that I am now considering home-developing color as well. Seems like the biggest issue is temperature control. The "FF No. 1 monobath" I use for B/W is "room temperature" (@72ºF), and very forgiving, which is nice. I'd love to be able to develop Provia (E-6), so I am doing some more research today (and maybe a shopping trip to B&H!).
I'm so comfortable with B/W that I am now considering home-developing color as well. Seems like the biggest issue is temperature control. The "FF No. 1 monobath" I use for B/W is "room temperature" (@72ºF), and very forgiving, which is nice. I'd love to be able to develop Provia (E-6), so I am doing some more research today (and maybe a shopping trip to B&H!).
Jun 03, 2018 at 07:14 AM
p.707 #6Post your recent film shots!
M7 ZM 50/2 Ultramax 400 by edward karaa, on Flickr
FM3A 50/1.2 AIS Portra 400 by edward karaa, on Flickr
FM3A 50/1.2 AIS Portra 400 by edward karaa, on FlickrJun 03, 2018 at 09:39 AM
p.707 #7Post your recent film shots!
A quick look on B&H, and they don't have ANY E-6 chemistry in stock. Everything is special order.
So I think I'm going to try the Film Photography Project "Rapid E6 Kit". Pretty simple. Developer A, B and a combined Bleach/Fixer ("Blix"). The tutorial on their site seems to imply that temperature can vary from 70ºF to 105ºF as long as you keep each step at roughly the same temp.
https://filmphotographyproject.com/content/howto/2011/11/developing-color-slide-film-e-6-home/
So I think I'm going to try the Film Photography Project "Rapid E6 Kit". Pretty simple. Developer A, B and a combined Bleach/Fixer ("Blix"). The tutorial on their site seems to imply that temperature can vary from 70ºF to 105ºF as long as you keep each step at roughly the same temp.
https://filmphotographyproject.com/content/howto/2011/11/developing-color-slide-film-e-6-home/
Jun 03, 2018 at 09:44 AM
p.707 #8Post your recent film shots!
Another great source for film/supplies is Freestyle:
https://www.freestylephoto.biz/
Kent in SD
https://www.freestylephoto.biz/
Kent in SD
Jun 03, 2018 at 10:21 AM
p.707 #9Post your recent film shots!
edwardkaraa wrote:
To be honest I’m not really surprised. Leica has already ceased production years ago and were just selling old batches. The M7 has a few unsolvable bugs in the electronics that have been giving Leica headaches since the camera was launched. I expect the MA to last quite long since it’s completely free of electronics.I didnt know that. Does yours have these bugs too or did you get lucky?Both of mine got the bugs. I think it’s unavoidable. It’s just a minor annoyance that doesn’t affect actual shooting. One has to remember what film is in the camera because the iso dial and dx reader are very erratic.
What are the starting serial #s of your cameras? Mine is in the 332XXX range.
Also, there is a washer that was introduced later in production that helped place the film canister
Shown here:
https://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2810947&postcount=20
The really stupid thing about this DX reader issue, is that everyone else figured out how to make them work on their $20 cameras...
rattymouse wrote
edwardkaraa wrote
rattymouse wrote
Hold on to your M7 Edward. Leica officially discontinued this camera. It's now a classic.What are the starting serial #s of your cameras? Mine is in the 332XXX range.
Also, there is a washer that was introduced later in production that helped place the film canister
Shown here:
https://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2810947&postcount=20
The really stupid thing about this DX reader issue, is that everyone else figured out how to make them work on their $20 cameras...
Jun 03, 2018 at 11:18 AM
p.707 #10Post your recent film shots!
Desmolicious wrote:
edwardkaraa wrote
rattymouse wrote
edwardkaraa wrote
rattymouse wrote
Hold on to your M7 Edward. Leica officially discontinued this camera. It's now a classic.Also, there is a washer that was introduced later in production that helped place the film canister
Shown here:
https://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2810947&postcount=20
The really stupid thing about this DX reader issue, is that everyone else figured out how to make them work on their $20 cameras...
Both are older batches in the 28xxxx but both have the upgraded optical reader. One has the washer only, curiously the older one. I think it’s just about luck, neither solutions really work with some bodies.
Jun 03, 2018 at 01:29 PM
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p.707 #11Post your recent film shots!
rattymouse wrote:
kwoodard wrote
rattymouse wrote
Neopan Acros.http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4323/36234532096_a86ee0f36c_b.jpg
I just developed 2 rolls last night and hope to do 4 today.
I still have not tackled color yet. Soon.
Care to share your process? Your development and scanning is always superb.
Jun 03, 2018 at 02:15 PM
p.707 #12Post your recent film shots!
Down to my last pro pack of Acros. Good god but that hurts.
Jun 03, 2018 at 04:51 PM
p.707 #13Post your recent film shots!
kwoodard wrote:
http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4323/36234532096_a86ee0f36c_b.jpgDo you develop your own film?For black and white film, always. I have not sent in a roll of black and white film for processing in over 15 years.
I just developed 2 rolls last night and hope to do 4 today.
I still have not tackled color yet. Soon.Care to share your process? Your development and scanning is always superb.
My "process" is about as dumbed down as you could possibly imagine. For Acros, I use Kodak HC-110, dilution E at 20 C. Total development time is 7 minutes. I agitate slowly for the first minute and then for 10 seconds every minute after. I usually use a 20% vinegar stop bath, but sometimes just water. The fix for 5 mins with Ilford Rapid fixer. Washing is invert for 10, 15, 20, 20, 20, 20 inversion, fresh water after each step. Then a final wash of 30 seconds with an approximate 0.5% Photoflo mix. Hang overnight to dry.
I scan with a Plustek OpticFilm 120 scanner.
In the past I used Ilford DD-X for my TMAX400 and Delta 3200. I hardly shoot these days so I dont think I'll do that anymore as the DD-X would probably go bad with the time it would take me to use it all up.
I hope this helps!
rattymouse wrote
kwoodard wrote
rattymouse wrote
Neopan Acros.http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4323/36234532096_a86ee0f36c_b.jpg
I just developed 2 rolls last night and hope to do 4 today.
I still have not tackled color yet. Soon.
My "process" is about as dumbed down as you could possibly imagine. For Acros, I use Kodak HC-110, dilution E at 20 C. Total development time is 7 minutes. I agitate slowly for the first minute and then for 10 seconds every minute after. I usually use a 20% vinegar stop bath, but sometimes just water. The fix for 5 mins with Ilford Rapid fixer. Washing is invert for 10, 15, 20, 20, 20, 20 inversion, fresh water after each step. Then a final wash of 30 seconds with an approximate 0.5% Photoflo mix. Hang overnight to dry.
I scan with a Plustek OpticFilm 120 scanner.
In the past I used Ilford DD-X for my TMAX400 and Delta 3200. I hardly shoot these days so I dont think I'll do that anymore as the DD-X would probably go bad with the time it would take me to use it all up.
I hope this helps!
Jun 03, 2018 at 04:56 PM
p.707 #16Post your recent film shots!
FM3A 50/1.2 AIS Portra 400 by edward karaa, on Flickr
FM3A 50/1.2 AIS Portra 400 by edward karaa, on FlickrJun 04, 2018 at 03:53 AM
p.707 #17Post your recent film shots!
Swiss Alpina 4x5 rail camera, Schneider-Kreuznach 210/5.6 Copal lens, 10 stop ND filter, Arista 100 film developed in D-76 (1:1).
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Jun 04, 2018 at 08:39 AM
p.707 #18Post your recent film shots!
^ Love this.
A trumpet lily on Fuji Provia. Chamonix 045-F1 field camera, forgotten which lens.
Trumpet lily, Mercer Arboretum by Kenny Johnson, on Flickr
Kenny
A trumpet lily on Fuji Provia. Chamonix 045-F1 field camera, forgotten which lens.
Trumpet lily, Mercer Arboretum by Kenny Johnson, on FlickrKenny
Jun 04, 2018 at 11:05 AM
p.707 #19Post your recent film shots!
Kenj8246 wrote:
^ Love this.
A trumpet lily on Fuji Provia. Chamonix 045-F1 field camera, forgotten which lens.
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1750/42511089342_78d8f1f498_c.jpgTrumpet lily, Mercer Arboretum by Kenny Johnson, on Flickr
Kenny
Wow, thats beautiful!
^ Love this.
A trumpet lily on Fuji Provia. Chamonix 045-F1 field camera, forgotten which lens.
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1750/42511089342_78d8f1f498_c.jpgTrumpet lily, Mercer Arboretum by Kenny Johnson, on Flickr
Kenny
Wow, thats beautiful!
Jun 04, 2018 at 11:46 AM
