Some street stuff with the Nikon F3HP & Portra 400. Nikkor-O 35/2 and Nikkor-S.C 50/1.4.
This is the first roll I've scanned using my D750 & Nikon 60/2.8 AF-S instead of my Nikon V-ED.
The actual scanning process is speedy compared to the Nikon, and I had the whole roll shot in around 10 mins. I then took the NEF's and flipped them horizontally before straightening and cropping to 3:2. Then ran them through NegativeLabPro for the processing, which is probably another 30 mins of work. All in all, pretty quick and easy.
For comparison, it takes the Nikon around 3 mins per neg @ 4000dpi with a low res preview first for the actual scan, and then each one needs to be processed.
Pretty happy with the results. I need to make some direct comparisons to the Nikon scanner, but at first look, it seems they're pretty similar. My set-up could probably be improved with a better neg holder and a better light, but I think it's OK for now.
The only reason I'm trying the DSLR scanning route is that I'm thinking of getting a Pentax 645Nii and I won't be able to scan it's 6x4.5 negs in my Nikon. As much as I'd live a Coolscan 9000 ED, the $crazy money they're going for these days is hard to justify.
The neg holder I'm using is called the Essential Film Holder, and it's quite impressive for the price ( https://clifforth.co.uk ). It will hold all neg sizes right up to a 6x9. Starting out using my tripod to hold the camera but is a complete PITA !! Ended up buying a copy stand from Taiwan ( http://www.skier.com.tw/web/shop/shop_in.jsp?pd_id=PD1600329566638 ) and it makes the whole process so much easier. The light is a RaLeno PLV-S192 with variable colour temp, an inbuilt battery and a CRI of 95 ($60 on Amazon). I shot the roll at 1/160 @ f/8 (overexposed by +2/3) … so the light is plenty bright enough to avoid any shake. I already had the camera and Macro lens so the whole set-up cost around $350, which isn't too bad, I think.
georgms wrote:
Jay, your colorful Florida-shot is awaking dull memories of a season called „summer” :-))
Is this „Swimming hole” a constructed pond? Like a large pool but more natural loooking?
Great to see you posting georgms!
I'm trying to concentrate on warmer photos, the swimming hole is a natural spring with the source at the bottom of the pool seen as a dark area.
I don't know the extent of the pool's modification but it doesn't seem too bad.This makes for a very nice swimming area, developed with fences, warning signs and sitting areas but comparatively lightly developed. All this is supported by an astonishingly low entrance fee.
Like many, I am a fan of the work you present here.
I often follow the links through to your Flickr in order to pixel peep your film scans.
Today I noticed a link to your blogspot / webpage so I had to venture further.
All I can say is WOW - what a fantastic body of work. The level of effort to document all of your adventures, particularly with film, is admirable.
Cheers,
Colin
deang001 wrote:
Some street stuff with the Nikon F3HP & Portra 400. Nikkor-O 35/2 and Nikkor-S.C 50/1.4.
This is the first roll I've scanned using my D750 & Nikon 60/2.8 AF-S instead of my Nikon V-ED.
The actual scanning process is speedy compared to the Nikon, and I had the whole roll shot in around 10 mins. I then took the NEF's and flipped them horizontally before straightening and cropping to 3:2. Then ran them through NegativeLabPro for the processing, which is probably another 30 mins of work. All in all, pretty quick and easy.
For comparison, it takes the Nikon around 3 mins per neg @ 4000dpi with a low res preview first for the actual scan, and then each one needs to be processed.
Pretty happy with the results. I need to make some direct comparisons to the Nikon scanner, but at first look, it seems they're pretty similar. My set-up could probably be improved with a better neg holder and a better light, but I think it's OK for now.
The only reason I'm trying the DSLR scanning route is that I'm thinking of getting a Pentax 645Nii and I won't be able to scan it's 6x4.5 negs in my Nikon. As much as I'd live a Coolscan 9000 ED, the $crazy money they're going for these days is hard to justify.
The neg holder I'm using is called the Essential Film Holder, and it's quite impressive for the price ( https://clifforth.co.uk ). It will hold all neg sizes right up to a 6x9. Starting out using my tripod to hold the camera but is a complete PITA !! Ended up buying a copy stand from Taiwan ( http://www.skier.com.tw/web/shop/shop_in.jsp?pd_id=PD1600329566638 ) and it makes the whole process so much easier. The light is a RaLeno PLV-S192 with variable colour temp, an inbuilt battery and a CRI of 95 ($60 on Amazon). I shot the roll at 1/160 @ f/8 (overexposed by +2/3) … so the light is plenty bright enough to avoid any shake. I already had the camera and Macro lens so the whole set-up cost around $350, which isn't too bad, I think.
A bit more actin on the thread lately. Nice to see!
Here´s a few from a week of winter in Malmö.
First two shots with the 80-200 f/4.0 ais and the D800, another walk with my son. Arvid by Kristian Hagelin, on Flickr
GeorgeMS you haven't lost your style. So nice to see your work and I’ve enjoyed it.
George make the best of it buddy. Watching a YouTube video shot in Central NC and there was plenty of snow. Brrrr!
Jay are you in Florida? Never know with you.
Reagan called to remind me I promised Condo videos and here they are. Exciting place that costs more than its worth. It is definitely a sellers market.
Like many, I am a fan of the work you present here.
I often follow the links through to your Flickr in order to pixel peep your film scans.
Today I noticed a link to your blogspot / webpage so I had to venture further.
All I can say is WOW - what a fantastic body of work. The level of effort to document all of your adventures, particularly with film, is admirable.
Ray, I don't know the final outcome of blame. I would assume the architect and builder would be responsible. The construction company
owner seemed convinced the worker had done something stupid. These paper rolls are huge about 8' long x 5' in diameter and weigh
thousands of pounds. Had a photo shoot with actual rolls and a flooded factory the press had used to store the rolls 20 years earlier.
The fire system had gone off and flooded the ground floor with about 6 inches of water. the rolls were stored on end three rolls high. As they
absorbed water the bottom roll would expand, and then explode. (sounded like a gun shot) sometimes the pile stayed put, and other times
the pile fell over, or hit another three stack and started a domino effect. I only shot for a few minutes (the press needed it for insurance
purposes), but it was just too dangerous. Fortunately, the photos were good enough.
pbraymond wrote:
Georg, great to see your contributions again, always appreciate your style.
James, quite a story about the shop vac guy. I’m surprised the blame only fell to one person!
It was -12 F this am, so I shot through my window today 25 years ago while shooting a home for a cover
I came across a woman weeding the front yard of baby tulip trees growing in her lawn...hundreds of them each about the size of a pencil. I brought a couple home in a fast food cup, because the tree was in bloom, and quite lovely. The two trees have grown together into a one tree about 20 inches in diameter and 50 feet high. It started flowering in 2017 and the blooms are about the size of a billiard ball...
105mm f4.0 ais
Now I hang my bird feeder on this tree, and this squirrel told the birds about the new source of food
500mm f8 nikkor C reflex
Since my kidney failure and transplant I haven't kept up my habit of feeding the birds. A May deadline here.
300mm f2.8 ais + 1.4a TC
Which made me a bit peckish
200mm f2.0 ai + 12mm extension tube
Dean, The Nikon F3HP was my favorite 35mm film camera. I always carried one loaded with Fuji Velvia 50, and the other with Tri-X or occasionally TechPan. The colors on these look perfect - no color cast, and the 60mm f2.8 is a great lens. Love the series.
deang001 wrote:
Some street stuff with the Nikon F3HP & Portra 400. Nikkor-O 35/2 and Nikkor-S.C 50/1.4.
This is the first roll I've scanned using my D750 & Nikon 60/2.8 AF-S instead of my Nikon V-ED.
The actual scanning process is speedy compared to the Nikon, and I had the whole roll shot in around 10 mins. I then took the NEF's and flipped them horizontally before straightening and cropping to 3:2. Then ran them through NegativeLabPro for the processing, which is probably another 30 mins of work. All in all, pretty quick and easy.
For comparison, it takes the Nikon around 3 mins per neg @ 4000dpi with a low res preview first for the actual scan, and then each one needs to be processed.
Pretty happy with the results. I need to make some direct comparisons to the Nikon scanner, but at first look, it seems they're pretty similar. My set-up could probably be improved with a better neg holder and a better light, but I think it's OK for now.
The only reason I'm trying the DSLR scanning route is that I'm thinking of getting a Pentax 645Nii and I won't be able to scan it's 6x4.5 negs in my Nikon. As much as I'd live a Coolscan 9000 ED, the $crazy money they're going for these days is hard to justify.
The neg holder I'm using is called the Essential Film Holder, and it's quite impressive for the price ( https://clifforth.co.uk ). It will hold all neg sizes right up to a 6x9. Starting out using my tripod to hold the camera but is a complete PITA !! Ended up buying a copy stand from Taiwan ( http://www.skier.com.tw/web/shop/shop_in.jsp?pd_id=PD1600329566638 ) and it makes the whole process so much easier. The light is a RaLeno PLV-S192 with variable colour temp, an inbuilt battery and a CRI of 95 ($60 on Amazon). I shot the roll at 1/160 @ f/8 (overexposed by +2/3) … so the light is plenty bright enough to avoid any shake. I already had the camera and Macro lens so the whole set-up cost around $350, which isn't too bad, I think.
Ken I'm in a Florida State of mind freezing in the Desert Southwest.
James I wouldn't be surprised if a 'gator occasionally visited that swimming hole. Maybe the natives throw it on the grill as it is said to taste like chicken.
Currently it is probably a solid block of ice, but this Florida park reminds me of Balmorhea State Park in Texas. This is a wonderful oasis-like spring fed swimming pool in W Texas. I only noticed after a swim that a feeder waterway from the spring to the pool had a number of Copperhead snakes enjoying the water. They are very fast swimmers too! They are barred from the swimming pool by a rather insubstantial metal screen.
Thanks! Yes, it's a good one and a real treat to work with. Only problem with mine is that I can't focus to infinity, but for close ups and portraits it's still great.
slugly wrote:
That 80-200 f/4 is quite impressive for an old zoom, I love the rendering it gives, great shots.
