My new street camera
Feb 24, 2017 14:31:28 #
Bought it just to shoot the streets with, Let the fun times begin 
I have a number of old Minolta vintage manual focus lenses, 9 to be exact but this 50mm will most likely will be the one I shoot the streets with, haven't loaded it with film yet, don't know what I'm going to put in it just yet, thinking about B&W. Bought it used on the big E, it is in Mint condition and I am very proud of it. need to shoot a roll or two before I hit the streets with it but what the heck I might hit the streets just running, 
I have a number of old Minolta vintage manual focus lenses, 9 to be exact but this 50mm will most likely will be the one I shoot the streets with, haven't loaded it with film yet, don't know what I'm going to put in it just yet, thinking about B&W. Bought it used on the big E, it is in Mint condition and I am very proud of it. need to shoot a roll or two before I hit the streets with it but what the heck I might hit the streets just running, 
Feb 24, 2017 15:20:29 #
HOT Texas - Good looking camera! Don't forget some b&w film occasionally. Enjoy it!
Feb 24, 2017 22:16:20 #
rjaywallace wrote:
HOT Texas - Good looking camera! Don't forget some b&w film occasionally. Enjoy it!
Thanks Ralph, you bet on the B&W, I for sure going to enjoy it!!!!!
Feb 25, 2017 06:16:19 #
HOT Texas wrote:
Thanks Ralph, you bet on the B&W, I for sure going to enjoy it!!!!!
You can always scan the prints in B&W ;-)
Feb 25, 2017 10:32:18 #
waegwan wrote:
You can always scan the prints in B&W ;-)
That is true, can convert them with software also.
Feb 25, 2017 10:57:29 #
HOT Texas wrote:
That is true, can convert them with software also.
That makes a huge difference too!
Keep the color all through the process as far as is possible. Then convert to BW. With software it is easy to adjust tone response. That is, you can apply a red filter, orange filter, green or whatever and the effect is much like it would have been with a glass filter in front of the lens. It's actually better though, because the best glass filter is not as good as the worst software filter! Things like emulating the tone response for various different films is also easy.
None of those easy things can be done if the original is shot in BW, or if film is scanned in BW. There is only one shot at this tone mapping, and it is fixed forever!
Feb 25, 2017 17:52:53 #
HOT Texas wrote:
Bought it just to shoot the streets with, Let the ... (show quote)
When I shoot street, I like to use my Yashica TLR. This is a good looking camera. It looks like it is in great shape. I read a bit about it on the web when I saw your post. I'm sure you are going to like it and I'm looking forward to seeing your photos!
I just sent away for a c-41 color negative kit. I think I'm going to take the plunge and start developing color negative film. So far I've only done B&W. Wish me luck.
erich
Feb 25, 2017 22:14:33 #
ebrunner wrote:
When I shoot street, I like to use my Yashica TLR. This is a good looking camera. It looks like it is in great shape. I read a bit about it on the web when I saw your post. I'm sure you are going to like it and I'm looking forward to seeing your photos!
I just sent away for a c-41 color negative kit. I think I'm going to take the plunge and start developing color negative film. So far I've only done B&W. Wish me luck.
erich
I just sent away for a c-41 color negative kit. I think I'm going to take the plunge and start developing color negative film. So far I've only done B&W. Wish me luck.
erich
Erich thanks, I already like it better than my X-700, Where did you get the c-41 color negative kit and witch one did you get? I have been looking at them, but want to buy a scanner first.
Feb 26, 2017 05:06:47 #
HOT Texas wrote:
Erich thanks, I already like it better than my X-700, Where did you get the c-41 color negative kit and witch one did you get? I have been looking at them, but want to buy a scanner first.
I bought a 1 liter kit from :
http://filmphotographyproject.com
They seem to have a nice selection of darkroom accessories and film. The price for the kit was $19.99. If you add in the shipping, they are about the same price as Amazon with free shipping. The scanner I use is an Epson. Perfection v550 is the mode.. They make several different ones; mine is on the less expensive end and I think I recall spending about $200? Not much more than that I'm sure. Amazon has them for $169.oo. I think I got mine at Staples.
Erich
Feb 26, 2017 19:41:07 #
ebrunner wrote:
I bought a 1 liter kit from : br http://filmphoto... (show quote)
Thanks much Erich, I will check it out for sure!!!!
Feb 27, 2017 13:32:44 #
Don't forget your lens hood! I'm sure you get plenty of bright sunny days in Texas.
Feb 27, 2017 18:13:35 #
rook2c4 wrote:
Don't forget your lens hood! I'm sure you get plenty of bright sunny days in Texas.
That's for sure Rook!!!!!
Feb 27, 2017 20:34:43 #
Btw, a very handsome camera you've got there. I have a Minolta SRT102, but your model is so much better!
Feb 27, 2017 23:45:14 #
rook2c4 wrote:
Btw, a very handsome camera you've got there. I have a Minolta SRT102, but your model is so much better!
Thank you much Rook, I'm really proud of it, I like it better than my X-700 just because of the focus screen and the light meter.
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