Post your recent film shots!
p.831 #2Post your recent film shots!
Unfortunately, the Pen FT I purchased turned out to be faulty: the self-timer doesn't work nor does the light meter. Hopefully its replacement, a Pen FV, will be better.
UltraMax 400
UltraMax 400
Feb 27, 2021 at 06:25 PM
p.831 #3Post your recent film shots!
genji wrote:
Unfortunately, the Pen FT I purchased turned out to be faulty: the self-timer doesn't work nor does the light meter. Hopefully its replacement, a Pen FV, will be better.
UltraMax 400
That's a bummer! Hope that FV works out for you!
Olympus Pen F, Arista Edu 200
Unfortunately, the Pen FT I purchased turned out to be faulty: the self-timer doesn't work nor does the light meter. Hopefully its replacement, a Pen FV, will be better.
UltraMax 400
That's a bummer! Hope that FV works out for you!
Olympus Pen F, Arista Edu 200
Feb 27, 2021 at 08:13 PM
p.831 #4Post your recent film shots!
genji wrote:
Unfortunately, the Pen FT I purchased turned out to be faulty: the self-timer doesn't work nor does the light meter. Hopefully its replacement, a Pen FV, will be better.
Shitty news... At least you managed to get some fine shots out of it.
It appears mine is faulty as well; Meter 'works', but is reading 2-3 stops low.
Unfortunately, the Pen FT I purchased turned out to be faulty: the self-timer doesn't work nor does the light meter. Hopefully its replacement, a Pen FV, will be better.
Shitty news... At least you managed to get some fine shots out of it.
It appears mine is faulty as well; Meter 'works', but is reading 2-3 stops low. Feb 27, 2021 at 08:15 PM
p.831 #5Post your recent film shots!
helimat wrote:
67 + 55/4 + Ektar 100
55 f4 is a keeper! i recently got one and it's got the 3d look while being super sharp wide open.
m6 + 35IV + neopan400@800
INZ_7401 by Ricky Cheong Photography, on Flickr
67 + 55/4 + Ektar 100
55 f4 is a keeper! i recently got one and it's got the 3d look while being super sharp wide open.
m6 + 35IV + neopan400@800
INZ_7401 by Ricky Cheong Photography, on FlickrFeb 27, 2021 at 08:32 PM
p.831 #6Post your recent film shots!
beardedspoooon wrote:
UltraMax 400That's a bummer! Hope that FV works out for you!
Mildly disappointing but these cameras are 50 years old and I can return it for a refund. I liked the Pen F/FT/FV design and the half-frame format so much that I’ll persist until I manage to get a good one.
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helimat wrote:
Shitty news... At least you managed to get some fine shots out of it. It appears mine is faulty as well; Meter 'works', but is reading 2-3 stops low.
My meter “works” in the same way that yours does! I wound up using a handheld incident meter or guesstimated the exposure and my negatives were all properly exposed so I won’t miss the lack of a meter in the FV. I also have the MyLightMeter app on my phone so I’ll give that a try too.
genji wrote
Unfortunately, the Pen FT I purchased turned out to be faulty: the self-timer doesn't work nor does the light meter. Hopefully its replacement, a Pen FV, will be better.UltraMax 400
Mildly disappointing but these cameras are 50 years old and I can return it for a refund. I liked the Pen F/FT/FV design and the half-frame format so much that I’ll persist until I manage to get a good one.
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helimat wrote:
genji wrote
Unfortunately, the Pen FT I purchased turned out to be faulty: the self-timer doesn't work nor does the light meter. Hopefully its replacement, a Pen FV, will be better. It appears mine is faulty as well; Meter 'works', but is reading 2-3 stops low. My meter “works” in the same way that yours does! I wound up using a handheld incident meter or guesstimated the exposure and my negatives were all properly exposed so I won’t miss the lack of a meter in the FV. I also have the MyLightMeter app on my phone so I’ll give that a try too.
Feb 27, 2021 at 08:50 PM
p.831 #7Post your recent film shots!
m6 + 35IV + neopan400@1600
INZ_7424 by Ricky Cheong Photography, on Flickr
INZ_7425 by Ricky Cheong Photography, on Flickr
INZ_7424 by Ricky Cheong Photography, on FlickrINZ_7425 by Ricky Cheong Photography, on FlickrFeb 27, 2021 at 10:07 PM
p.831 #10Post your recent film shots!
helimat wrote:
Shitty news... At least you managed to get some fine shots out of it. It appears mine is faulty as well; Meter 'works', but is reading 2-3 stops low.
Do you have the right battery adapter?
Mine was like that if I just used a regular battery as it is designed to be used with a 1.35v battery.
With the adapter that has a diode to lower the voltage from 1.5 to 1.35, the meter is accurate.
There are lots of adapters out there that just adapt the size, not the voltage of the battery.
genji wrote
Unfortunately, the Pen FT I purchased turned out to be faulty: the self-timer doesn't work nor does the light meter. Hopefully its replacement, a Pen FV, will be better. It appears mine is faulty as well; Meter 'works', but is reading 2-3 stops low. Do you have the right battery adapter?
Mine was like that if I just used a regular battery as it is designed to be used with a 1.35v battery.
With the adapter that has a diode to lower the voltage from 1.5 to 1.35, the meter is accurate.
There are lots of adapters out there that just adapt the size, not the voltage of the battery.
Feb 28, 2021 at 11:32 AM
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p.831 #11Post your recent film shots!
Desmolicious wrote:
Shitty news... At least you managed to get some fine shots out of it. It appears mine is faulty as well; Meter 'works', but is reading 2-3 stops low.Do you have the right battery adapter?
Mine was like that if I just used a regular battery as it is designed to be used with a 1.35v battery.
With the adapter that has a diode to lower the voltage from 1.5 to 1.35, the meter is accurate.
There are lots of adapters out there that just adapt the size, not the voltage of the battery.
I picked up a Wein MBR625 battery from the local camera shop. It's supposed to be 1.35v
Edit, I'm curious what battery Jonathon was using... @genji ?
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helimat wrote
genji wrote
Unfortunately, the Pen FT I purchased turned out to be faulty: the self-timer doesn't work nor does the light meter. Hopefully its replacement, a Pen FV, will be better. It appears mine is faulty as well; Meter 'works', but is reading 2-3 stops low.Mine was like that if I just used a regular battery as it is designed to be used with a 1.35v battery.
With the adapter that has a diode to lower the voltage from 1.5 to 1.35, the meter is accurate.
There are lots of adapters out there that just adapt the size, not the voltage of the battery.
I picked up a Wein MBR625 battery from the local camera shop. It's supposed to be 1.35v
Edit, I'm curious what battery Jonathon was using... @genji ?
Edited on Feb 28, 2021 at 11:55 AM · View previous versions
Feb 28, 2021 at 11:47 AM
p.831 #12Post your recent film shots!
inzitee wrote:
55 f4 is a keeper! i recently got one and it's got the 3d look while being super sharp wide open.
Mine is the latest as well - It is a keeper for sure!
helimat wrote
67 + 55/4 + Ektar 100Mine is the latest as well - It is a keeper for sure!
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Feb 28, 2021 at 11:48 AM
p.831 #13Post your recent film shots!
helimat wrote:
55 f4 is a keeper! i recently got one and it's got the 3d look while being super sharp wide open.Mine is the latest as well - It is a keeper for sure!
yeah i heard the latest is the best one so that's the one i went after as well. managed to score one that looks brand new other than a slight non-paintloss bump right at the filter ring area which you can't see once you have the hood on (included in the sweet price of 250 usd).
67ii + 55 f4 + tmax400@800
INZ_7225 by Ricky Cheong Photography, on Flickr
inzitee wrote
helimat wrote
67 + 55/4 + Ektar 100yeah i heard the latest is the best one so that's the one i went after as well. managed to score one that looks brand new other than a slight non-paintloss bump right at the filter ring area which you can't see once you have the hood on (included in the sweet price of 250 usd).
67ii + 55 f4 + tmax400@800
INZ_7225 by Ricky Cheong Photography, on FlickrFeb 28, 2021 at 01:34 PM
p.831 #14Post your recent film shots!
Developed some really old rolls this weekend. Originally taken probably 6 yrs ago and actually expired in my closet after - charm of shooting film haha.
67ii + 105 f2.4 + tmax400@1600
INZ_7458 by Ricky Cheong Photography, on Flickr
67ii + 105 f2.4 + tmax400@1600
INZ_7458 by Ricky Cheong Photography, on FlickrFeb 28, 2021 at 01:39 PM
p.831 #15Post your recent film shots!
Desmolicious wrote:
Do you have the right battery adapter?
Mine was like that if I just used a regular battery as it is designed to be used with a 1.35v battery.
With the adapter that has a diode to lower the voltage from 1.5 to 1.35, the meter is accurate.
There are lots of adapters out there that just adapt the size, not the voltage of the battery.
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helimat wrote:
I picked up a Wein MBR625 battery from the local camera shop. It's supposed to be 1.35v
Edit, I'm curious what battery Jonathon was using... @genji@ ?
I’m using a Kanto MR-9 adapter, which I think is the same kind that Desmolicious recommends. It converts the 1.55V voltage of a SR43 silver oxide battery to the 1.35V of the original PX625 mercury battery that the Pen F cameras used. I tried a Wein battery in my LeicaMeter MR but it discharged quickly and they’re very expensive to buy in Australia. Even though the MR-9 adapters aren’t cheap, over time one recoups the cost by using less expensive SR43 batteries.
Do you have the right battery adapter?
Mine was like that if I just used a regular battery as it is designed to be used with a 1.35v battery.
With the adapter that has a diode to lower the voltage from 1.5 to 1.35, the meter is accurate.
There are lots of adapters out there that just adapt the size, not the voltage of the battery.
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helimat wrote:
I picked up a Wein MBR625 battery from the local camera shop. It's supposed to be 1.35v
Edit, I'm curious what battery Jonathon was using... @genji@ ?
I’m using a Kanto MR-9 adapter, which I think is the same kind that Desmolicious recommends. It converts the 1.55V voltage of a SR43 silver oxide battery to the 1.35V of the original PX625 mercury battery that the Pen F cameras used. I tried a Wein battery in my LeicaMeter MR but it discharged quickly and they’re very expensive to buy in Australia. Even though the MR-9 adapters aren’t cheap, over time one recoups the cost by using less expensive SR43 batteries.
Feb 28, 2021 at 04:38 PM
p.831 #17Post your recent film shots!
genji wrote:
I’m using a Kanto MR-9 adapter, which I think is the same kind that Desmolicious recommends. It converts the 1.55V voltage of a SR43 silver oxide battery to the 1.35V of the original PX625 mercury battery that the Pen F cameras used. I tried a Wein battery in my LeicaMeter MR but it discharged quickly and they’re very expensive to buy in Australia. Even though the MR-9 adapters aren’t cheap, over time one recoups the cost by using less expensive SR43 batteries.
I plan to use an adapter as well for all the same reasons, but they are weeks away and the Wein was on the shelf 10 minutes away. The reason I asked is because if your Pen is doing the same thing as mine, but with the adapted battery, there's not much point in waiting for the adapter to troubleshoot my Pen further.
I’m using a Kanto MR-9 adapter, which I think is the same kind that Desmolicious recommends. It converts the 1.55V voltage of a SR43 silver oxide battery to the 1.35V of the original PX625 mercury battery that the Pen F cameras used. I tried a Wein battery in my LeicaMeter MR but it discharged quickly and they’re very expensive to buy in Australia. Even though the MR-9 adapters aren’t cheap, over time one recoups the cost by using less expensive SR43 batteries.
I plan to use an adapter as well for all the same reasons, but they are weeks away and the Wein was on the shelf 10 minutes away. The reason I asked is because if your Pen is doing the same thing as mine, but with the adapted battery, there's not much point in waiting for the adapter to troubleshoot my Pen further.
Feb 28, 2021 at 09:11 PM
p.831 #18Post your recent film shots!
helimat wrote:
I plan to use an adapter as well for all the same reasons, but they are weeks away and the Wein was on the shelf 10 minutes away. The reason I asked is because if your Pen is doing the same thing as mine, but with the adapted battery, there's not much point in waiting for the adapter to troubleshoot my Pen further.
I’ll test the meter in the Pen FT with the adapted battery more thoroughly before I return it. If I still have a good Wein battery I’ll try that too. I’ll report back on how that goes.
My Pen FV arrived today and the viewfinder really is significantly brighter and clearer, though I’m not sure how much of the improvement is due to my mounting the 42mm f/1.2 lens on it. I can’t recall how I wound up with two copies of the 40mm f/1.4 when I bought my Pen F lenses but that will enable me to do a direct comparison of the FT and the FV viewfinders.
I plan to use an adapter as well for all the same reasons, but they are weeks away and the Wein was on the shelf 10 minutes away. The reason I asked is because if your Pen is doing the same thing as mine, but with the adapted battery, there's not much point in waiting for the adapter to troubleshoot my Pen further.
I’ll test the meter in the Pen FT with the adapted battery more thoroughly before I return it. If I still have a good Wein battery I’ll try that too. I’ll report back on how that goes.
My Pen FV arrived today and the viewfinder really is significantly brighter and clearer, though I’m not sure how much of the improvement is due to my mounting the 42mm f/1.2 lens on it. I can’t recall how I wound up with two copies of the 40mm f/1.4 when I bought my Pen F lenses but that will enable me to do a direct comparison of the FT and the FV viewfinders.
Mar 01, 2021 at 12:31 AM
p.831 #19Post your recent film shots!
Expired (2017) Fuji Pro 400H
Pentax 67II - 105mm f2.4 Super Takumar by Senior Frog, on Flickr
(I swear this is the last of the DeLorean photos. I've shot this dang car on Fuji NHGII 800, Pro 400H and TMAX 400TMY-2. No more! I swear
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Pentax 67II - 105mm f2.4 Super Takumar by Senior Frog, on Flickr
Pentax 67II - 105mm f2.4 Super Takumar by Senior Frog, on Flickr
(I swear this is the last of the DeLorean photos. I've shot this dang car on Fuji NHGII 800, Pro 400H and TMAX 400TMY-2. No more! I swear
)Pentax 67II - 105mm f2.4 Super Takumar by Senior Frog, on Flickr
Mar 01, 2021 at 12:53 AM
p.831 #20Post your recent film shots!
genji wrote:
I’ll test the meter in the Pen FT with the adapted battery more thoroughly before I return it. If I still have a good Wein battery I’ll try that too. I’ll report back on how that goes.
My Pen FV arrived today and the viewfinder really is significantly brighter and clearer, though I’m not sure how much of the improvement is due to my mounting the 42mm f/1.2 lens on it. I can’t recall how I wound up with two copies of the 40mm f/1.4 when I bought my Pen F lenses but that will enable me to do a direct...Show more →
That would be great, looking forward to hearing your results. I'll play around too, it's definitely possible that I got a bum battery.
helimat wrote
I plan to use an adapter as well for all the same reasons, but they are weeks away and the Wein was on the shelf 10 minutes away. The reason I asked is because if your Pen is doing the same thing as mine, but with the adapted battery, there's not much point in waiting for the adapter to troubleshoot my Pen further.My Pen FV arrived today and the viewfinder really is significantly brighter and clearer, though I’m not sure how much of the improvement is due to my mounting the 42mm f/1.2 lens on it. I can’t recall how I wound up with two copies of the 40mm f/1.4 when I bought my Pen F lenses but that will enable me to do a direct...Show more →
That would be great, looking forward to hearing your results. I'll play around too, it's definitely possible that I got a bum battery.
Mar 01, 2021 at 09:32 AM