So, as I don't go much anywhere, I have restarted my trip to the past.
I have always taken lots of pictures, but I am no photographer - just used to buy the cheapest color print film and take lots of photos for small prints.
Workflow is import into Lightroom classic to have Negative Lab Pro generate a TIFF or JPG. I get excellent conversions but much of my film is old and not stored well; I embrace the defects.
This is my hardware setup. Need to work the lighting as the flash may be generating a light leak that creates a color issue on one side.
These are excellent Z6 scans, considering the condition of the negatives, the first is with window light, the second with flash and it maybe generating a light leak at the bottom, you think?
This photo of my friend does not show a color blemish and it was with the flash as well, must learn how to use it, or do some tests with different positions to learn how that affects the 'scan'.
rafaelcasd wrote:
So, as I don't go much anywhere, I have restarted my trip to the past.
I have always taken lots of pictures, but I am no photographer - just used to buy the cheapest color print film and take lots of photos for small prints.
Workflow is import into Lightroom classic to have Negative Lab Pro generate a TIFF or JPG. I get excellent conversions but much of my film is old and not stored well; I embrace the defects.
This is my hardware setup. Need to work the lighting as the flash maybe generating a light leak that may create a color issue on one side.
These are excellent Z6 scans, considering the condition of the negatives, the first is with window light, the second with flash and it maybe generating a light leak at the bottom, you think?
This photo of my friend does not show a color blemish and it was with the flash as well, must learn how to use it, or do some tests with different positions to learn how that affects the 'scan'.
George, I have no idea of the FJ40 model year, it was my brother's in Miami, the foto is from about 1981. I have been riding in FJ40s and Land Rovers since childhood.
We had a roofless Land Rover in the farm with a broken rear differential, we used to drive it in 4x4 mode with the front axle doing all the work, no rear drive.
Here are a few photos from the Forbidden Plateau that, for a change, are from the visible spectrum, courtesy of the Fuji X-T4 and the 50 f/1.2 Ai-s (first and third images) and the 35 f/1.4 N (second and fourth).
Look what flew into my house this weekend off Craigslist. The sellers dad was the original owner in Chicago. I believe its a S2 1954 vintage, correct me if iam wrong. Lens is a 50 1.4.
Harry palmer
Kingfishphoto wrote:
Look what flew into my house this weekend off Craigslist. The sellers dad was the original owner in Chicago. I believe its a S2 1954 vintage, correct me if iam wrong. Lens is a 50 1.4.
Harry palmer
That tree in the second is an absolute stunner George. Been thinking about a 105/2.5 as a short tele that’s smaller than the 85/1.4, guess I need to take the plunge. I still like the 100 though I have to agree about CA and flare (not as bad as some others though.)
GeorgeBo wrote:
On the topic of borrowed/loaner lenses, I had the opportunity to take the 100mm Series E with me on my trip thanks to a loaner
I wanted to see how it would do as a backpacking/hiking lens in that focal length. It is physically smaller and a little more than half the weight of the 105mm/2.5 Ais lens. When coupled with the FTZ II it is still not a heavy combo on the Z7II. I have been using a Peak Design Capture Clip system to carry my camera body attached to the shoulder strap of my backpack. For me this is much more comfortable vs a strap hanging around your neck or cross body when also wearing a backpack.
The Series E is a challenging lens to shoot and you have to have the right light combination for it to shine. Really have to watch for lens flare wide open and it has really really strong CA in high contrast scenes especially with dark edges against bright backlight. It is somewhat correctable in post processing but really have to stop down a lot to limit it.
That said, if your goal is black and white photography, the CA does not really matter. I may add one to my kit just for that. But for the most part, I will take the 7 oz weight penalty and carry the 105/2.5.
Regarding the other Series E lenses... The 75-150 zoom is fun to shoot and is a sleeper lens in my opinion. The 50mm/1.8 is a very good lens as well. One that I have had since the 80s and love to shoot with film. And as Matt said a couple pages back regarding the 28mm... Well just move along, much better options all around for that focal length
Below are two from the trail with the 100mm. Raining today, so may not shoot more before packing them up and sending back to the owner.
Thanks Matt! I agree that the 100 is a nice lens and one I will probably add to the kit. Just like most of these old lenses, you just have to know the limitations and where they will and won’t work. Thanks for the loan
AdaptedLenses wrote:
That tree in the second is an absolute stunner George. Been thinking about a 105/2.5 as a short tele that’s smaller than the 85/1.4, guess I need to take the plunge. I still like the 100 though I have to agree about CA and flare (not as bad as some others though.)
Kingfishphoto wrote:
Look what flew into my house this weekend off Craigslist. The sellers dad was the original owner in Chicago. I believe its a S2 1954 vintage, correct me if iam wrong. Lens is a 50 1.4.
Harry palmer
What a find Harry. Load up some Tri-X (or maybe Kentmere, Tri-X is $12-13 a roll!) and get an ambient meter and see what you get. Tom Abrahamsson of Rapidwinder fame was always fond of the SP's and helped keep an annual Nikon rangefinder thread going on RFF for many moons before his passing.
Saturday night I had the pleasure of shooting photos at the Dayton Arcade. This building has had a long and storied life, and the life of a cat. Almost demolished several times, it suddenly got a new lease on life and is a hot spot in town now.
Kingfishphoto wrote:
Look what flew into my house this weekend off Craigslist. The sellers dad was the original owner in Chicago. I believe its a S2 1954 vintage, correct me if iam wrong. Lens is a 50 1.4.
Harry palmer
Kingfishphoto wrote:
Look what flew into my house this weekend off Craigslist. The sellers dad was the original owner in Chicago. I believe its a S2 1954 vintage, correct me if iam wrong. Lens is a 50 1.4.
Harry palmer
Great find! I have an S2 that I love. I don't shoot film that often anymore, but the S2 is usually the one I pick up when I do shoot film.
Kingfishphoto wrote:
Look what flew into my house this weekend off Craigslist. The sellers dad was the original owner in Chicago. I believe its a S2 1954 vintage, correct me if iam wrong. Lens is a 50 1.4.
Harry palmer
I have fixed my 'scanning' issues. Can get a grey JPG from blank film with a +/- 10 bit brightness difference across the entire frame and no color issues.
a Sample
Focus is on the new icon, the basket. Sprockets and scratches are part of the 'art'
