Post your recent film shots!
p.866 #1Post your recent film shots!
Rollei Superpan
EOS 3
EF 24mm f/2.8
by Heron Marychild, on Flickr
EOS 3
EF 24mm f/2.8
by Heron Marychild, on Flickr
Jul 03, 2021 at 05:43 PM
p.866 #2Post your recent film shots!
helimat wrote:
Pentax 67 + 75/2.8 + Fuji Pro 800Z
Awesome shot!
Pentax 67 + 75/2.8 + Fuji Pro 800Z
Awesome shot!
Jul 03, 2021 at 06:34 PM
p.866 #3Post your recent film shots!
Desmolicious wrote:
Awesome shot!
Thanks!
helimat wrote
Pentax 67 + 75/2.8 + Fuji Pro 800ZThanks!
Jul 03, 2021 at 09:17 PM
p.866 #4Post your recent film shots!
Pentax 6x7, S-M-C Takumar 6x7 105mm f/2.4, Ilford XP2 Super (expired 2017), developed in LegacyPro L110 at 1:49 for 10 minutes.
2021.03.06 Roll #272-05992-Pano-positive.jpg by dourbalistar, on Flickr
2021.03.06 Roll #272-05992-Pano-positive.jpg by dourbalistar, on Flickr
Jul 03, 2021 at 09:52 PM
p.866 #5Post your recent film shots!
Nikon FM2n, AI Nikkor 50mm f/1.8S, Kentmere Pan 400, developed in LegacyPro L110 at 1:31 for 5.5 minutes.
2021.04.10 Roll #275-06127-positive.jpg by dourbalistar, on Flickr
2021.04.10 Roll #275-06127-positive.jpg by dourbalistar, on Flickr
Jul 04, 2021 at 06:00 PM
p.866 #6Post your recent film shots!
helimat wrote:
The Contax and Nikon mounts fit the same lenses, but have a different lens to focal plane distance (or something to that effect) which only shows shooting wide open.
The mystery is why did Nikon do that? They introduced their cameras way after the Contax, but based it on that mount. But made it a tiny bit different.
If you haven't yet bit the bullet, I'd recommend the Nikon over the Contax as with the Contax you have to hold it in a specific and uncomfortable way to not block one of the RF windows, and the shutter is a weird and not very reliable curtain/bladed device.Thanks again for your insight. I had heard some of the negative aspects of the Contax line, however I also find myself drawn to the Zeiss 50/1.5 Sonnar... And to be frank, it would end up seeing sporadic use, primarily a display piece. That's if I even get it, something else shiny could capture my attention instead.
Helimat, if you're looking for a fast Sonnar without getting into a separate Contax or S-mount system, I highly recommend the Canon 50mm f/1.5 LTM.
I've posted a few examples upthread, and it's become one of my favorite lenses, despite being the newest (to me).
https://global.canon/en/c-museum/product/s17.html
Desmolicious wrote
helimat wrote
Thanks for the breakdown! As it so happens, I've been eyeing a Contax IIIa that is available locally. I believe it is the same mount as the Nikon S, but not entirely compatible....? I'm not super well versed in these camera, but it is fresh from CLA, so would be good for a few rolls here and there I would think. Wouldn't replace Leica M of course.... More like complement Leica M.The mystery is why did Nikon do that? They introduced their cameras way after the Contax, but based it on that mount. But made it a tiny bit different.
If you haven't yet bit the bullet, I'd recommend the Nikon over the Contax as with the Contax you have to hold it in a specific and uncomfortable way to not block one of the RF windows, and the shutter is a weird and not very reliable curtain/bladed device.
Helimat, if you're looking for a fast Sonnar without getting into a separate Contax or S-mount system, I highly recommend the Canon 50mm f/1.5 LTM.
I've posted a few examples upthread, and it's become one of my favorite lenses, despite being the newest (to me).https://global.canon/en/c-museum/product/s17.html
Jul 04, 2021 at 11:21 PM
p.866 #7Post your recent film shots!
dourbalistar wrote:
The Contax and Nikon mounts fit the same lenses, but have a different lens to focal plane distance (or something to that effect) which only shows shooting wide open.
The mystery is why did Nikon do that? They introduced their cameras way after the Contax, but based it on that mount. But made it a tiny bit different.
If you haven't yet bit the bullet, I'd recommend the Nikon over the Contax as with the Contax you have to hold it in a specific and uncomfortable way to not block one of the RF windows, and the shutter is a weird and not very reliable curtain/bladed device.Thanks again for your insight. I had heard some of the negative aspects of the Contax line, however I also find myself drawn to the Zeiss 50/1.5 Sonnar... And to be frank, it would end up seeing sporadic use, primarily a display piece. That's if I even get it, something else shiny could capture my attention instead. Helimat, if you're looking for a fast Sonnar without getting into a separate Contax or S-mount system, I highly recommend the Canon 50mm f/1.5 LTM. I've posted a few examples upthread, and it's become one of my favorite lenses, despite being the newest (to me).
https://global.canon/en/c-museum/product/s17.html
Thanks for the tip! Definitely interesting, I'll keep my eye out. Do you use it on Leica M? If so, how is the calibration?
helimat wrote
Desmolicious wrote
helimat wrote
Thanks for the breakdown! As it so happens, I've been eyeing a Contax IIIa that is available locally. I believe it is the same mount as the Nikon S, but not entirely compatible....? I'm not super well versed in these camera, but it is fresh from CLA, so would be good for a few rolls here and there I would think. Wouldn't replace Leica M of course.... More like complement Leica M.The mystery is why did Nikon do that? They introduced their cameras way after the Contax, but based it on that mount. But made it a tiny bit different.
If you haven't yet bit the bullet, I'd recommend the Nikon over the Contax as with the Contax you have to hold it in a specific and uncomfortable way to not block one of the RF windows, and the shutter is a weird and not very reliable curtain/bladed device.
I've posted a few examples upthread, and it's become one of my favorite lenses, despite being the newest (to me).https://global.canon/en/c-museum/product/s17.html
Thanks for the tip! Definitely interesting, I'll keep my eye out. Do you use it on Leica M? If so, how is the calibration?
Jul 05, 2021 at 08:22 AM
p.866 #8Post your recent film shots!
helimat wrote:
The Contax and Nikon mounts fit the same lenses, but have a different lens to focal plane distance (or something to that effect) which only shows shooting wide open.
The mystery is why did Nikon do that? They introduced their cameras way after the Contax, but based it on that mount. But made it a tiny bit different.
If you haven't yet bit the bullet, I'd recommend the Nikon over the Contax as with the Contax you have to hold it in a specific and uncomfortable way to not block one of the RF windows, and the shutter is a weird and not very reliable curtain/bladed device.Thanks again for your insight. I had heard some of the negative aspects of the Contax line, however I also find myself drawn to the Zeiss 50/1.5 Sonnar... And to be frank, it would end up seeing sporadic use, primarily a display piece. That's if I even get it, something else shiny could capture my attention instead. Helimat, if you're looking for a fast Sonnar without getting into a separate Contax or S-mount system, I highly recommend the Canon 50mm f/1.5 LTM. I've posted a few examples upthread, and it's become one of my favorite lenses, despite being the newest (to me).
https://global.canon/en/c-museum/product/s17.htmlThanks for the tip! Definitely interesting, I'll keep my eye out. Do you use it on Leica M? If so, how is the calibration?
Yeah, I use it with my Leica M5. The whole "Sonnar focus shift" issue is a bit mysterious to me, so I'm not sure how to answer the calibration question. I don't have a digital rangefinder with live view to test how the lens is calibrated or whether it focus shifts at particular apertures. That said, I had a few shots on my first roll where the actual focus point ended up slightly in front intended focus point, but not sure if that was missed focus or camera/subject movement. Since then, when shooting around f/2.8 or f/4, I'll back the focus off slightly towards infinity. By doing that, I think I've sorted out any focus shift with my particular copy, or at least I haven't had any more shots with obvious missed focus (knock on wood). Regardless, as with all vintage lenses from the mid-1950s, condition and copy variation matters, so YMMV.
dourbalistar wrote
helimat wrote
Desmolicious wrote
helimat wrote
Thanks for the breakdown! As it so happens, I've been eyeing a Contax IIIa that is available locally. I believe it is the same mount as the Nikon S, but not entirely compatible....? I'm not super well versed in these camera, but it is fresh from CLA, so would be good for a few rolls here and there I would think. Wouldn't replace Leica M of course.... More like complement Leica M.The mystery is why did Nikon do that? They introduced their cameras way after the Contax, but based it on that mount. But made it a tiny bit different.
If you haven't yet bit the bullet, I'd recommend the Nikon over the Contax as with the Contax you have to hold it in a specific and uncomfortable way to not block one of the RF windows, and the shutter is a weird and not very reliable curtain/bladed device.
I've posted a few examples upthread, and it's become one of my favorite lenses, despite being the newest (to me).https://global.canon/en/c-museum/product/s17.html
Yeah, I use it with my Leica M5. The whole "Sonnar focus shift" issue is a bit mysterious to me, so I'm not sure how to answer the calibration question. I don't have a digital rangefinder with live view to test how the lens is calibrated or whether it focus shifts at particular apertures. That said, I had a few shots on my first roll where the actual focus point ended up slightly in front intended focus point, but not sure if that was missed focus or camera/subject movement. Since then, when shooting around f/2.8 or f/4, I'll back the focus off slightly towards infinity. By doing that, I think I've sorted out any focus shift with my particular copy, or at least I haven't had any more shots with obvious missed focus (knock on wood). Regardless, as with all vintage lenses from the mid-1950s, condition and copy variation matters, so YMMV.
Jul 05, 2021 at 05:41 PM
p.866 #9Post your recent film shots!
Can you spot the wildlife?
Nikon FM2n, AI Nikkor 50mm f/1.8S, Kentmere Pan 400, developed in LegacyPro L110 at 1:31 for 5.5 minutes.
2021.05.15 Roll #276-06153-positive.jpg by dourbalistar, on Flickr
Nikon FM2n, AI Nikkor 50mm f/1.8S, Kentmere Pan 400, developed in LegacyPro L110 at 1:31 for 5.5 minutes.
2021.05.15 Roll #276-06153-positive.jpg by dourbalistar, on Flickr
Jul 05, 2021 at 06:16 PM
p.866 #10Post your recent film shots!
dourbalistar wrote:
Yeah, I use it with my Leica M5. The whole "Sonnar focus shift" issue is a bit mysterious to me, so I'm not sure how to answer the calibration question. I don't have a digital rangefinder with live view to test how the lens is calibrated or whether it focus shifts at particular apertures. That said, I had a few shots on my first roll where the actual focus point ended up slightly in front intended focus point, but not sure if that was missed focus or camera/subject movement. Since then, when shooting around f/2.8 or f/4, I'll back the...Show more →
OK, good to know. Thanks
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dourbalistar wrote:
Can you spot the wildlife?
Nikon FM2n, AI Nikkor 50mm f/1.8S, Kentmere Pan 400, developed in LegacyPro L110 at 1:31 for 5.5 minutes.
I see it.
Yeah, I use it with my Leica M5. The whole "Sonnar focus shift" issue is a bit mysterious to me, so I'm not sure how to answer the calibration question. I don't have a digital rangefinder with live view to test how the lens is calibrated or whether it focus shifts at particular apertures. That said, I had a few shots on my first roll where the actual focus point ended up slightly in front intended focus point, but not sure if that was missed focus or camera/subject movement. Since then, when shooting around f/2.8 or f/4, I'll back the...Show more →
OK, good to know. Thanks
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dourbalistar wrote:
Can you spot the wildlife?
Nikon FM2n, AI Nikkor 50mm f/1.8S, Kentmere Pan 400, developed in LegacyPro L110 at 1:31 for 5.5 minutes.
I see it.
Jul 05, 2021 at 06:53 PM
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p.866 #11Post your recent film shots!
helimat wrote:
OK, good to know. Thanks
If you're drawn to Sonnar lenses, don't let focus shift issues put you off. It only took me about one roll of film to sort out how to work around it. Once you sort it out for your lens, the signature Sonnar focus fall off makes it all worth it.
dourbalistar wrote
Yeah, I use it with my Leica M5. The whole "Sonnar focus shift" issue is a bit mysterious to me, so I'm not sure how to answer the calibration question. I don't have a digital rangefinder with live view to test how the lens is calibrated or whether it focus shifts at particular apertures. That said, I had a few shots on my first roll where the actual focus point ended up slightly in front intended focus point, but not sure if that was missed focus or camera/subject movement. Since then, when shooting around f/2.8 or f/4, I'll back the focus off slightly towards infinity. By doing that, I think I've sorted out any focus shift with my particular copy, or at least I haven't had any more shots with obvious missed focus (knock on wood). Regardless, as with all vintage lenses from the mid-1950s, condition and copy variation matters, so YMMV.If you're drawn to Sonnar lenses, don't let focus shift issues put you off. It only took me about one roll of film to sort out how to work around it. Once you sort it out for your lens, the signature Sonnar focus fall off makes it all worth it.
Jul 05, 2021 at 07:17 PM
p.866 #12Post your recent film shots!
dourbalistar wrote:
If you're drawn to Sonnar lenses, don't let focus shift issues put you off. It only took me about one roll of film to sort out how to work around it. Once you sort it out for your lens, the signature Sonnar focus fall off makes it all worth it.
Oh, not put off at all. Always looking for a new challenge! Plus I can practice on my M10-P.
If you're drawn to Sonnar lenses, don't let focus shift issues put you off. It only took me about one roll of film to sort out how to work around it. Once you sort it out for your lens, the signature Sonnar focus fall off makes it all worth it.
Oh, not put off at all. Always looking for a new challenge!
Plus I can practice on my M10-P.Jul 05, 2021 at 07:37 PM
p.866 #14Post your recent film shots!
helimat wrote:
Oh, not put off at all. Always looking for a new challenge! Plus I can practice on my M10-P.
With a digital rangefinder, you should be able to figure it out pretty quickly.
Here's another example of taken with the lens - can't remember the exact aperture. Probably somewhere around f/5.6 to f/8?
Leica M5, Canon 50mm f/1.5 LTM, Ultrafine eXtreme 400, developed in LegacyPro L110 at 1:31 for 5.5 minutes.
2021.02.13 Roll #270-06020-positive.jpg by dourbalistar, on Flickr
dourbalistar wrote
If you're drawn to Sonnar lenses, don't let focus shift issues put you off. It only took me about one roll of film to sort out how to work around it. Once you sort it out for your lens, the signature Sonnar focus fall off makes it all worth it. Plus I can practice on my M10-P.With a digital rangefinder, you should be able to figure it out pretty quickly.
Here's another example of taken with the lens - can't remember the exact aperture. Probably somewhere around f/5.6 to f/8?Leica M5, Canon 50mm f/1.5 LTM, Ultrafine eXtreme 400, developed in LegacyPro L110 at 1:31 for 5.5 minutes.
2021.02.13 Roll #270-06020-positive.jpg by dourbalistar, on Flickr
Jul 06, 2021 at 06:31 PM
p.866 #15Post your recent film shots!
First time trying Velvia 50. I think I underexposed this whole roll 
Fellas by Graham Gibson, on Flickr
Fellas by Graham Gibson, on Flickr
Jul 06, 2021 at 09:56 PM
p.866 #16Post your recent film shots!
helimat wrote:
Thanks again for your insight. I had heard some of the negative aspects of the Contax line, however I also find myself drawn to the Zeiss 50/1.5 Sonnar... And to be frank, it would end up seeing sporadic use, primarily a display piece. That's if I even get it, something else shiny could capture my attention instead.
I'd suggest that, rather than buy a Contax camera to use the Zeiss 50/1.5 Sonnar, you consider an Amedeo Contax 50mm to Leica M adapter.
https://shop.cameraquest.com/nikon-contax-rangefinder-lens-adapters/amedeo-50mm-zeiss-contax-rangefinder-lens-to-leica-m-mount/
I have the Amedeo Nikon 50mm to Leica M adapter which I use with a Nikkor-S.C 50/1.4 (S-mount) lens and it works so well that last night I bought an S-mount Nikkor-H.C 50/2, which (apart from lacking the essentially unusable f/1.4) is regarded as superior to the 50/1.4. One cool feature of the Amedeo adapters is that they reverse the wretched "wrong" Nikon/Contax focusing direction.
Thanks again for your insight. I had heard some of the negative aspects of the Contax line, however I also find myself drawn to the Zeiss 50/1.5 Sonnar... And to be frank, it would end up seeing sporadic use, primarily a display piece. That's if I even get it, something else shiny could capture my attention instead.
I'd suggest that, rather than buy a Contax camera to use the Zeiss 50/1.5 Sonnar, you consider an Amedeo Contax 50mm to Leica M adapter.
https://shop.cameraquest.com/nikon-contax-rangefinder-lens-adapters/amedeo-50mm-zeiss-contax-rangefinder-lens-to-leica-m-mount/
I have the Amedeo Nikon 50mm to Leica M adapter which I use with a Nikkor-S.C 50/1.4 (S-mount) lens and it works so well that last night I bought an S-mount Nikkor-H.C 50/2, which (apart from lacking the essentially unusable f/1.4) is regarded as superior to the 50/1.4. One cool feature of the Amedeo adapters is that they reverse the wretched "wrong" Nikon/Contax focusing direction.
Jul 07, 2021 at 01:29 AM
p.866 #17Post your recent film shots!
Hasselblad 503cx with 80/2.8 on Velvia 50
Pool golf by Graham Gibson, on Flickr
Pool golf by Graham Gibson, on Flickr
Jul 07, 2021 at 10:29 AM
p.866 #18Post your recent film shots!
Both those pics are pretty much the worse lighting for color reversal film! The dynamic range is so limited, it really needs evenly lit subjects.
It's why my freezer is full of slide film - I never use it!
In the right situations, it is fantastic. But for me that requires planning for specific applications/projects. The majority of my images are unplanned/spontaneous and negative film is so much better for that.
It's why my freezer is full of slide film - I never use it!
In the right situations, it is fantastic. But for me that requires planning for specific applications/projects. The majority of my images are unplanned/spontaneous and negative film is so much better for that.
Jul 07, 2021 at 12:14 PM
p.866 #19Post your recent film shots!
helimat wrote:
The Contax and Nikon mounts fit the same lenses, but have a different lens to focal plane distance (or something to that effect) which only shows shooting wide open.
The mystery is why did Nikon do that? They introduced their cameras way after the Contax, but based it on that mount. But made it a tiny bit different.
If you haven't yet bit the bullet, I'd recommend the Nikon over the Contax as with the Contax you have to hold it in a specific and uncomfortable way to not block one of the RF windows, and the shutter is a weird and not very reliable curtain/bladed device.Thanks again for your insight. I had heard some of the negative aspects of the Contax line, however I also find myself drawn to the Zeiss 50/1.5 Sonnar... And to be frank, it would end up seeing sporadic use, primarily a display piece. That's if I even get it, something else shiny could capture my attention instead.
The Helios 53mm 1.8 lens on my Kiev 4 (Contax copy) really is great. And that camera/lens combo is super cheap. I'd honestly recommend that if you want to scratch that Contax itch, because once you use it, it will pretty much be a very occasional re-use..
Desmolicious wrote
helimat wrote
Thanks for the breakdown! As it so happens, I've been eyeing a Contax IIIa that is available locally. I believe it is the same mount as the Nikon S, but not entirely compatible....? I'm not super well versed in these camera, but it is fresh from CLA, so would be good for a few rolls here and there I would think. Wouldn't replace Leica M of course.... More like complement Leica M.The mystery is why did Nikon do that? They introduced their cameras way after the Contax, but based it on that mount. But made it a tiny bit different.
If you haven't yet bit the bullet, I'd recommend the Nikon over the Contax as with the Contax you have to hold it in a specific and uncomfortable way to not block one of the RF windows, and the shutter is a weird and not very reliable curtain/bladed device.
The Helios 53mm 1.8 lens on my Kiev 4 (Contax copy) really is great. And that camera/lens combo is super cheap. I'd honestly recommend that if you want to scratch that Contax itch, because once you use it, it will pretty much be a very occasional re-use..
Jul 07, 2021 at 12:26 PM
p.866 #20Post your recent film shots!
Nikon FM2n, AI Nikkor 50mm f/1.8S, Kentmere Pan 400, developed in LegacyPro L110 at 1:31 for 5.5 minutes.
2021.04.10 Roll #275-06109-positive.jpg by dourbalistar, on Flickr
2021.04.10 Roll #275-06109-positive.jpg by dourbalistar, on Flickr
Jul 07, 2021 at 09:50 PM