camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

I spent many years shooting film, b&w and color. My favorite films were Tri-X and T-Max 100 for b&w shooting and Kodacolor 100, Fuji Superia 100 and 200 while Kodachrome 64 was my favorite slide color film.
I still keep a supply of Fuji Superia in my freezer and once in a while I go out with my favorite film camera, the Nikon F-100 and shoot with it remembering the times when it was customary to do that.
These images are digital scans from a roll of Superia 200 exposed at EI (exposure index) of 160 here in Miami. I used the 28-105 AF-D lens for the three shots. The first two shots are from Key Biscayne and the flower from one of our city parks also here in Miami.
Interesting enough it was not necessary to apply sharpness to any of these shots, they were all tack sharp. I reduced the contrast just a bit, seems as if after scanned the negatives gained some contrast. Although they are well saturated I did not do that, that was a courtesy from Fuji.
Some of the images revealed grain after scanning but it was easy to control with software.
If you have a film camera get the dust off and buy a roll of film for it. It is photographic discipline at its best when you have to use the camera and figure the exposure on your own without instant feedback.
These are negatives developed at Walgreen at low resolution. It is a different story when done by a professional lab.
It is not as cheap now as it was in the past but as I said, shooting film is an exercise in discipline.

ReFlections Loc: From LA to AL

Gorgeous shots. Oh how I remember the good ol film days. :wink:

rook2c4 Loc: Philadelphia, PA USA

First off, what a beautiful photo!

I still shoot film, maybe 20-25% of the time. And then I scan the negatives for further digital editing, and eventual printing. One thing I've noticed is that images from film don't need post-process sharpening. Or to be accurate, they just don't seem to benefit from digital sharpening. They always seem to be already as sharp as they will ever be.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

I want to apologize for posting three photographs made with film in this forum when actually only one is allowed. Two of the pictures were already deleted to comply with the regulations.
I am sorry for the mess up.
CrispColors I can understand your feelings.
Rook2C4 thank you for your comments. With film we get full frame and sharpness. Cannot get any better than that.

Nightski

It is a beautifully sharp and colorful image, Papi. I love the way the string of boats pull my eye along the water, and the contrast of their silhouettes against the sunset is gorgeous. I hope you keep sharing, and possible drop some pointers on using that film camera. Many of us know nothing about that. What kind of camera do you use? What film did you choose for this image? I don't even know which questions to ask.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

I described everything in my original post. I use two film cameras, an old Nikon F from 1963 with a hand held exposure meter and a Nikon F-100.
I have used Kodacolor 100, Superia 100 and 200 (this one is Superia 200) and Kodachrome 64 as my favorite slide film because of its color palette.
What I have found most interesting is that sharpness is not needed after the negatives are scanned. Dynamic range is beyond what we could expect and tonalities are in my opinion better represented than using digital but that will change as technology keeps on improving the sensors.
As I said, negatives could gain grain and contrast after they have been scanned but that also depends on the lab doing the scanning
Where could you get a full frame camera today for less than $150?

ReFlections Loc: From LA to AL

BTW... I love the different hues in the sky and the contrast of the darkness of the boats vs the brightness of the water. The composition is superb.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

I have been photographing sunsets in Key Biscayne at the Crandon Park Marina for more than 40 years. I cannot remember two of them that were identical.
In the summer the sun is too far to the right over the Miami skyline to make an interesting shot from Crandon Park but just a couple of miles up the road going toward the city there are beautiful shots for those interested in summer sunsets.
Winter is my favorite time to be there. The colors tend to be warmer with plenty of yellow and reds plus the occasional blue sky mixed in.
I have been to Key West several times to photograph the sunset there but nothing beats sunsets here at Crandon Park.

St3v3M Loc: 35,000 feet

Untouched except for the horizon.

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Adjusted Horizon

Country's Mama Loc: Michigan

I have noticed that there are not too many comments on this post. I think because there isn't much to say other than what has already been said. I love the colors and I love the pattern the boats make creating many triangles against the sky.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

Well, I make sure when I have a horizon that it will be level and I did so with this one although from what I see here I did not do it right.

MIKE GALLAGHER Loc: New Zealand

camerapapi - this is not the gallery where photos are displayed for viewing and discussion. This is for analysis and criticism and requests for assistance. You're in the wrong section. This one has been established for a purpose and simple viewing is not it.
Mike.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

Sorry Mike. I guess you did not see my note apologizing and I already received an email from a moderator advising me on my mistake.
The only thing I believe is missing is deleting the whole post and I do not have any problems with it.