[QUOTE=communistcat;33375809]I use poundland film (Kodak ColorPlus)
Or Fujicolor Superia X-tra 400
For B&W Kodak BW400CN C41 process
Has anyone used any of the Lomography branded films?
As I'm looking for a cheap-ish 800iso film[/QUOTE]
lomography films are over-rated entirely. if you want a shit load of grain and contrast, use those films, specifically their slide film.
Last time I got a roll of Portra 400VC from my Olympus OM2n developed it had light leaks aligned to the sprocket holes and looked extremely washed out. Some people speculated bad light seals, others bad development from the lab. I think it might be the lab, since I just got a roll developed from another lab and I've never gotten such perfect and sharp results.
Random non serious examples of the newest roll. Pretty happy with the results.
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My developing chemicals just arrived. Ilford Ilfostop, Ilford Rapid Fixer and Ilford Ilfotec LC29.
Any tips on how to use and preserve this shit?
Would I need to wash off the chemicals of the film when I pour in the next chemical? Or do I just drain it and pour in the next?
Oh and I got a Sigma Mini Wide II 28mm f2.8 for my pentax. Very cheap and seems to be a good lens from what I've read
got a roll of velvia50 120 and started using my mamiya again, anyone know if you can get a clone of the RE401/402 remote release cable the real ones are mad expensive
Howcome B&W pictures are so much more expensive to have developed than colour film? -and can you imagine the reasoning behind including a CD with colour, but not with B&W?
it's due to them using different chemistry which means they have to be sent to a different place for dev
[QUOTE=cueballv2themax;33392202]it's due to them using different chemistry which means they have to be sent to a different place for dev[/QUOTE]
That's might unprofessional, isn't it? One should think that they'd get enough B&Ws sent in when they recieve from the entire country.
[QUOTE=GuruLongie;33401484]That's might unprofessional, isn't it? One should think that they'd get enough B&Ws sent in when they recieve from the entire country.[/QUOTE]
If they have the monopoly of B&W development in the country, they can price however high they want, regardless of offer and demand. They're probably have a huge profit margin on development.
[QUOTE=DoubleDD;33385909]My developing chemicals just arrived. Ilford Ilfostop, Ilford Rapid Fixer and Ilford Ilfotec LC29.
Any tips on how to use and preserve this shit?
Would I need to wash off the chemicals of the film when I pour in the next chemical? Or do I just drain it and pour in the next?[/QUOTE]
Yes definitely wash,
[video=youtube;Vu0Ul_wsYO8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vu0Ul_wsYO8[/video]
I more or less use this method, modified to my own style, and it works out pretty well.
Instead of beakers, like he has, I measure out my chemicals then put them into sealable containers, this way I can save them without them getting contaminated by dust etc.
[QUOTE=GuruLongie;33401484]That's might unprofessional, isn't it? One should think that they'd get enough B&Ws sent in when they recieve from the entire country.[/QUOTE]
the machines the quick development labs are either designed for or set up for a single process (c41) so either use a c41 b&w, find a small lab that does b&w, use a mailer like the ones ilford offer.
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this looks cool going to get one when they finally get it released [url]http://www.ilfordphoto.com/products/product.asp?n=75&t=Photo+Accessories+%26+Equipment#[/url]
[QUOTE=waylander;33402104]
this looks cool going to get one when they finally get it released [url]http://www.ilfordphoto.com/products/product.asp?n=75&t=Photo+Accessories+%26+Equipment#[/url][/QUOTE]
Looks really interesting.
you have to buy a back seperatly but the one she uses in [hd]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_ww4KtO-9Y[/hd] is only £25
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First ever roll that I shot and developed myself turned out okay, 16 exposures usable out of 36. I found developing easy but time consuming, hurrah for not paying for using chemicals.
Right turns out the camera was going to be delivered the other day but it was too big to go through the letter box as you would guess and instead of leaving it with a neighbour, they decided to take it to the sorting office about two miles away.
On a different note I broke my tripod a while ago and was using several layers of superglue to keep it together and today I decided Im going to reattach the bit thaat snapped instead of superglueing everything.
[QUOTE=iWumbo;29595913]You're going to forge an ID just to save a few dollars? Dude, just get a job or something.[/QUOTE]
Pounds... Not Dollars... Just a heads up.
[QUOTE=MrTheErnie;33406874]Pounds... Not Dollars... Just a heads up.[/QUOTE]
29 pages late... Just a heads up.
I can't wait for next year I'm thinking of taking a B&W course so I can learn to develop myself. And I will be able to get a student card so 10% off at Jessops.
My favourite 35mm film photos as of late, btw taking two rolls of Velvia 50 to Hawaii this December, I am excite.
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[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/sameiru/6275132635/]Lavender[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/sameiru/]Sam Haberman[/url], on Flickr
[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/sameiru/6275132985/][img]http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6214/6275132985_299398c6b7_z.jpg[/img][/url]
[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/sameiru/6275132985/]Inverse D Major[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/sameiru/]Sam Haberman[/url], on Flickr
[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/sameiru/6278541392/][img]http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6230/6278541392_64b56ecf3b_z.jpg[/img][/url]
[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/sameiru/6278541392/]Path[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/sameiru/]Sam Haberman[/url], on Flickr
[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/sameiru/6303882646/][img]http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6051/6303882646_90ab22208c_z.jpg[/img][/url]
[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/sameiru/6303882646/]Train[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/sameiru/]Sam Haberman[/url], on Flickr
I did it. I just developed my first black and white roll.
Used a few gangster methods but I actually got a roll developed.
The roll is now hanging in the bathroom to dry. Gonna check after work if it all went well.
awww yeaaaaahhh
Here are a few examples of the film I developed:
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[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/ndehaan/6399121065/][img]http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6225/6399121065_8c6b01dd4b_z.jpg[/img][/url]
[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/ndehaan/6399197907/][img]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7031/6399197907_f93b78d6a0_z.jpg[/img][/url]\
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and
[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/ndehaan/6399139549/][img]http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6055/6399139549_f9b0d56b9d_z.jpg[/img][/url]
€5,- says that the train in the second picture was late
[QUOTE=DoubleDD;33429078]Here are a few examples of the film I developed:
[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/ndehaan/6399098823/][img]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7172/6399098823_772e794fd2_z.jpg[/img][/url]
[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/ndehaan/6399121065/][img]http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6225/6399121065_8c6b01dd4b_z.jpg[/img][/url]
[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/ndehaan/6399197907/][img]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7031/6399197907_f93b78d6a0_z.jpg[/img][/url]\
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and
[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/ndehaan/6399139549/][img]http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6055/6399139549_f9b0d56b9d_z.jpg[/img][/url][/QUOTE]
Definently developing my own B&W films now. Just gotta figure out what I need, and how to do it.
[img]https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Wc3l63ZYXTc/Ts_U4hFTByI/AAAAAAAAAa4/sQuCEUmlb_0/s640/IMG_20111125_174027.jpg[/img]
Zenza Bronica regarded as good? 150mm 3.5, 50mm 2.8 and 75mm 2.8 YEOO! I managed to rent these out for over Christmas, gonna be a pain in the arse to get it home with my D7000.
Bit mad to think I started with 35mm just a few weeks ago. What film would you guys recommend I use? Like some colour this time.
[QUOTE=MisterM;33432562][img]https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Wc3l63ZYXTc/Ts_U4hFTByI/AAAAAAAAAa4/sQuCEUmlb_0/s640/IMG_20111125_174027.jpg[/img]
Zenza Bronica regarded as good? 150mm 3.5, 50mm 2.8 and 75mm 2.8 YEOO! I managed to rent these out for over Christmas, gonna be a pain in the arse to get it home with my D7000.
Bit mad to think I started with 35mm just a few weeks ago. What film would you guys recommend I use? Like some colour this time.[/QUOTE]
Hmm, I would suggest Ektar 100, Portra 160 and Portra 400. (not NC or VC, i mean the new versions) You could also try out Portra 800, but i don't know if it's any good.
[QUOTE=frag4life;33434711]Hmm, I would suggest Ektar 100, Portra 160 and Portra 400. (not NC or VC, i mean the new versions) You could also try out Portra 800, but i don't know if it's any good.[/QUOTE]
I think 400 would be a safest bet since it gets pretty dark around 4 now, but then again I don't plan on taking outside too much. How much would I expect to pay for those? 15 exposure per film? The Bronica will take 6x7 as well as 6x6?
reala 100 is good 120 film, velvia 50 is supposed to be the best landscape film but produces poor skintones. doesn't the format depend on the mirror (unless you have a polaroid back on it)? which bronica is it the ETRSi has a 6x4.5cm mirror
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[url]http://www.myphotoweb.com/Zenza_bronica_camera/zenza_en/[/url]
SQ and GS bodys shoot 6x6 and 6x7 respectively
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if you dont have a ae prism and the if the wlf doesnt meter make sure to get a light meter to cut down on wasted film
[QUOTE=MisterM;33435135]The Bronica will take 6x7 as well as 6x6?[/QUOTE]
All you need is '120' sized film.
in X by X, the second x is simply the width of the frame. You will get less exposures with a 6x7 than a 6x6, but your field of view will be larger with the 6x7. I'm pretty sure its 15 shots for 6x4.5, 12 for 6x6 and 10 for 6x7 (goes on for 6x9 etc), but I could be wrong.
All rolls of 120 film are the same. (220 is simply a doubled up roll, and only compatible with 220 cameras.)
Its an ETRS with an ETR back. I got a big suitcase for it, and a light meter because the uni technician said the built in one is crap! I like the 6x6 dimensions so I guess I'l go with that for a start.
Thanks guys, much appreciated!
lol wat
cameras like the bronica etrsi have a mirror that defines the size of the frame you cant magically make them shoot a larger format
pretty much all mf cameras can take 220, polaroid and 35mm all you need is the relevant back, for cameras without interchangeable backs you can get inserts for 220
[QUOTE=waylander;33444362]
cameras like the [B]bronica etrsi[/B] have a mirror that defines the size of the frame you cant magically make them shoot a larger format
[/QUOTE]Good thing I have the ETRS then?
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