There really is very little to developing film - if I can do it with 10 thumbs, you can. It's a tank, changing bag, temperature, timing, and following directions. Once the film is developed is where the problems start - darkroom ($), enlarger ($$) and other kit. It is a lot of fun and very rewarding. I left those days behind 45 years ago.
Sending film out in SA is a waste of time unless one uses professional outfits which is very costly. My experience with local operators has been dismal. Washed out negatives that are hardly usable so I'll stick to digital .
Kevin and Jay thanks for the tips on enlarging lenses. I do have a little Nikkor one and I was wondering how to go about trying it out.
I didn't get consistent results in film developing from a local shop, and another one closed down. Seeing that George is already moving onto film development, maybe I need to try that out too. I currently send off my rolls (or sheets) to a lab on your side of the world Rafael. Its thedarkroom.com in California. Rafael, your gleaming film Nikons seem to be clamoring to go to cruisin grand with some slide film loaded.
Andy, you are accumulating quite a treasure of pics in India!
More with the Plaubel Makina 67 and Velvia 100. The Makina 67 (and its two later siblings, the 670 and W67) is the only medium format camera with Nikkor lens that is handholdable for long periods of time.
Saph The smaller the focal length the greater the magnification for a given extension, and the shorter the working distance.
So your little enlarging lens might magnify quite a bit.
The Blue Angels are in Annapolis in May, although its a mid-week day so I don't know if I will make it there. You had some fun taking those pics Ken! I will try to get to the Andrews AFB show though, that's on a weekend.
saph wrote:
Kevin and Jay thanks for the tips on enlarging lenses. I do have a little Nikkor one and I was wondering how to go about trying it out.
I didn't get consistent results in film developing from a local shop, and another one closed down. Seeing that George is already moving onto film development, maybe I need to try that out too. I currently send off my rolls (or sheets) to a lab on your side of the world Rafael. Its thedarkroom.com in California. Rafael, your gleaming film Nikons seem to be clamoring to go to cruisin grand with some slide film loaded.
Andy, you are accumulating quite a treasure of pics in India!
So I have a few non-ai and rangefinder Nikkors that the Z is allowed me to use. Among have three 5.8cm, one is in excellent condition, one put together by me from pieces, and one that looks line it was never used, not a scratch or a speck of dust.
This is a test of the like new one, at different apertures, The Z does not record apertures, but they can be guessed comparing the exposure at full aperture with the other shots of the same subject.
Without further explanation.
WARNING: USED AT FULL APERTURE THIS LENS WILL TAKE CONTROL AWAY FROM YOU AND CREATE MAGIC OR EPIC FAILS.
HCE HCE wrote:
Saph The smaller the focal length the greater the magnification for a given extension, and the shorter the working distance.
So your little enlarging lens might magnify quite a bit.
Here are a couple of samples from this morning from the repaired 5.8CM lens, I replaced separated elements with those from a dropped lens with stuck helicoid. This lens does not focus beyond 100 feet, and easy adjustment to the infinity stop will fix it, shown below. This lens has a brass helicoid, not aluminum.
On the Isle of Skye there are a few wedding picture locations
The rock in the first shot is one of them at Elgol.
The bride and groom get taken along to the rock base and placed with the sea worn limestone behind them (obviously) because it is a nice feature and the backdrop taken on an angle is glorious too
D810 + 50-135mm a travelling lens
The second shot see config and lens. But the Torabhaig Distillery and their barrels dated and maturing ....
It will be a few years yet before the first release ..... I hope I can wait or last that long !!
I'll save you a dram Curtis
Steve
Nikon nutz
Stokesey 2019
Elgol Rock ..... unlike seaside rock from the UK .... it's not sweet and sticky
Stokesey 2019
The date says it all ...... it's just a waiting game now !!
First one is with the Nikkor-N.C 24mm f/2.8 and a Vivitar extension ring. So much fun shooting close-up with this lens... Beech Buds by Kristian Hagelin, on Flickr
Kristian,
Great shot with the 24 and extension tube. Which size did you use?
I keep on meaning to try this on my 24 NC. I was playing around with my 55/1.2 and a PK-11 this morning.
Colin
saph wrote:
The Blue Angels are in Annapolis in May, although its a mid-week day so I don't know if I will make it there. You had some fun taking those pics Ken! I will try to get to the Andrews AFB show though, that's on a weekend.
Jay, exquisite macro with the 105 f4!
Joint Base Andrews has north/south runways where the majority of their acrobatic maneuvers will take place. On base will be packed and finding a good photo spot may be difficult. Just south of Andrews there is a golf course which they will gravitate to get the flight reformed. That may be the same sort of good spot as I have. Google Earth it and see if you cam get access.
Colin - outstanding pano. Really enjoyed your shots from Boston.
Kristian - good seeing your posts again. Nice work with the 24 N.C
Rafael - Your great shots made be put the 5.8cm in my bag for some shooting tomorrow
Steve - always enjoy your images from the UK. I hope to get back over there in the next year. I used to travel there 2 or three times a year, but nothing recently.
Ken - Have loved your Blue Angel shots. Great captures with the Df. Still something to be said about an OVF isn't it?
Jay - Great detail in your macros. Are you focus stacking images or are these single shot?
Reagan - all your vacation pictures are going to cost me some money if I ever get "life" out of the way and can get some extended free time. My attitude needs a change in latitude
Andy - I have really been enjoying your Fuji black and white shots BUT your color series is great! I have never been to India and am following along with you.
Laura - great shots with the 85mm 1.4
Curtis - glad you got your computer issues fixed. We rely on technology so much that we really don't realize it until something goes wrong.
Samy - your film images and discussion of your cameras this year is what finally pushed me over the edge to get back into film. Patience is the key for sure. Not only in shooting but in processing and scanning. I hadn't even plugged in my Nikon Coolscan IV in probably 10 years. Using it with VueScan on my Mac. Seems to be ok.
Leighton - hope you rode out the storms ok yesterday and it didn't impact the Market today. I was staying with my mom (health issues) and it got quite interesting in southern Va.
Hope I didn't miss anyone over the last couple days. Keeping up with the like button.
with the Plaubel Makina 67. This is with expired Portra 160. The film had just been too long in the fridge.
