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If I wanted to fool around with film
Nov 11, 2015 17:02:27 #
Nov 11, 2015 17:56:24 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
rps wrote:
I too have a collection of old roll films cameras including a Speed Graphic with a roll film back. But the very best of them all is my old Rolleiflex. Solid, reliable, great lens, quick and easy to use. But the best thing was the ability to shoot from the chest rather than holding it your eye. I wish somebody would come up with a digital equivalent.
I prefer waist-level viewing when using a tripod, and use high-magnification finders on my Nikon film cameras and angle finders on my Nikon Df, Fuji S3 Pro and Leicaflexes.
Nov 11, 2015 18:42:07 #
latebloomer
Loc: Topeka, KS
[u]"Now I am thinking about dabbling in film processing again since I have the room and time. And, I love B&W. "[u]
I have an OLympus complete film outfit with telephoto, wide angle, and macro lenses. The Olympus camera has a very sensitive exposure meter for dark situations. Probably other stuff. I also have a complete darkroom with a chromogenetic enlarger, timers, multiple developing cans for both 120/220, film reels, 35mm reels, light box, etc. you can have free for the shipping. Let me now if you are interested.
I have an OLympus complete film outfit with telephoto, wide angle, and macro lenses. The Olympus camera has a very sensitive exposure meter for dark situations. Probably other stuff. I also have a complete darkroom with a chromogenetic enlarger, timers, multiple developing cans for both 120/220, film reels, 35mm reels, light box, etc. you can have free for the shipping. Let me now if you are interested.
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Nov 11, 2015 19:09:42 #
imagemeister wrote:
My philosophy is , if you are going to the expense and time of "dabbling" in film, make it worth your while and at least use 120 film based camera. My recommendation would be the Pentax 645 SLR - which is quite cheap these days ( and so are some of the lenses).
Have to agree, love my Pentax 645 nII!!
Nov 11, 2015 19:13:23 #
ssymeono wrote:
Why not experience the best film camera? Ironicall... (show quote)
I think it runs now for about $2500!
Nov 11, 2015 22:01:23 #
rfmaude41
Loc: Lancaster, Texas (DFW area)
Bike guy wrote:
Many (many) years ago I owned several film slr's ... (show quote)
If you want to use any of the newer Nikon lenses, Get an F100. It is the earliest model that can handle all of them. Someone is going to say the N90s will do it,but there are several Nikon lenses that it cannot "handle". The F100 is also around $200. I actually use a pair of F100's, an F6 and a Mamiya RZ67 Pro II for all my film work. There are still quite a few labs that will process both B&W and Color, if you don't want to process them yourself...
Nov 11, 2015 22:29:53 #
Bike guy wrote:
Many (many) years ago I owned several film slr's ... (show quote)
I still use, at most of the time prefer, film. 35mm, 120, and 4x5. I use a variety of Nikon products, Leica IIIf, Hasselblad, and Graphic View II. It's a great deal of fun and super results, too.
--Bob
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Nov 11, 2015 22:41:37 #
rfmaude41 wrote:
If you want to use any of the newer Nikon lenses, Get an F100. It is the earliest model that can handle all of them. Someone is going to say the N90s will do it,but there are several Nikon lenses that it cannot "handle". The F100 is also around $200.
I hung onto my Nikon F100. Just couldn't see it go.
For me, it's as close to perfection as it gets for a 35mm SLR camera.
Nov 11, 2015 23:24:59 #
Ishootcanon wrote:
How would I go about getting one?
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Well....
The Ansco I have had since 1971. It was given to me.
The Crown Graphic since 1973. Also a gift from one of my photography teachers.
The B&J "Orbit" I found on E_Bay for (Drum Roll Please) = 250 bucks. AND it came with 18 Film holders, A volculite case, and a non-working lens == ( I took the lens apart and repaired the shutter spring ) . I thought it was the "deal of the century".... However, the century is still young... LOL!!!!
Now comes the expensive part...... Sheet Film. It IS very expensive. HOWEVER..... As I had over 1000 sheets of Photographic Paper ( Most of it Kodak Poly-Contrast "F" ) and have used THAT with good success. ( BTW= the making of a photograph by this method is NOT new.... William Fox Talbot did this over 160 years ago. )
It produces what is called an Orthochromatic negative -- The paper negative is developed by the usual means in a chemical darkroom, with the use of paper developers (i.e.= Dektol) acetic acid (stop bath) - And "Fixer". Then water rinse and dried. After drying the paper negative is placed on a flatbed scanner and with the use of Photoshop (CS-5 for me) the negative is inverted to a positive and sized to what you want in a print. A little working over of the contrast and brightness and you will have a unique print. ((See attached for three positives made from the photo-paper negative process)).
I do have a Facebook page that shows a lot of my procedure:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.582168995130408.144821.161864320494213&type=3
Nov 12, 2015 05:00:52 #
jeryh
Loc: Oxfordshire UK
any of the Minolta film slrs- I have 10 or more, all working, and superb lenses
Nov 12, 2015 05:34:52 #
19104
Loc: Philadelphia
if your going 120 i would recommend a Mamiya RB 67. it produces a great negative that will enlarge directly to 8x10. It is a fantastic camera, with built in bellows. I just sat saw plenty of thome on Ebay for under $300. You will need to get a meter or you can use one of the nikon bodies as yoru meter.
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Nov 12, 2015 22:17:25 #
rjriggins11
Loc: Colorado Springs, CO
If your interested in film photography and processing, Check out CameraWorks in Colorado springs. They have one of the largest selection of 35mm and medium format cameras I've seen.
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Bike guy wrote:
Many (many) years ago I owned several film slr's ... (show quote)
Nov 13, 2015 16:41:22 #
ssymeono wrote:
The F6, depending on condition, is 2 to 6 times the price, on eBay, I paid for the F5. Please explain, if you can, where you gain that much value by purchasing an F6.Why not experience the best film camera? Ironicall... (show quote)
BTW, there is no such thing as a camera that cannot take a bad picture.
Nov 15, 2015 17:06:42 #
Well, looking at the prices on ebay it costs as much as a used 24MP full frame Nikon D600. So the question is whether it would take better pictures.
Bob
Bob
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