Finally got my first film developed

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This was one of more succesful shots, will dig out a few more.

Overall, quite a low sucess rate, but I think can see where I went wrong, not least getting correct focus (manual takes a bit getting use to!!)

Hope to get out again this weekend.
 
DrRusty said:
but I think can see where I went wrong, not least getting correct focus (manual takes a bit getting use to!!)
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Sometimes I get things OOF with a macro or tele lenses using different cameras and lenses, my best guess (until I pin it down) is:- it's my spectacles or the camera mirror is out slightly.
 
Manual takes a bit of remembering to actually do it... as does winding on :lol:
 
Yep! That looks pretty good to me.
 
excalibur2 said:
Sometimes I get things OOF with a macro or tele lenses using different cameras and lenses, my best guess (until I pin it down) is:- it's my spectacles or the camera mirror is out slightly.
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I have been using a 135mm prime as the "kit lens" a 28-70 mm is pretty poor. Really like the f 2.8, but as I was using "ISO 800" film (it was free) it was all a bit to bright outside to make the most of it. I have now dug out a 400 film, to see if this helps.

Roll on the next film ... :coat:
 
DrRusty said:
I have been using a 135mm prime as the "kit lens" a 28-70 mm is pretty poor. Really like the f 2.8, but as I was using "ISO 800" film (it was free) it was all a bit to bright outside to make the most of it. I have now dug out a 400 film, to see if this helps.

Roll on the next film ... :coat:
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It's all a balance and there is no digital goodies on a film camera, so to avoid camera shake you need a fast shutter speed for tele lenses, the rough guide is:- minimum shutter speed should not be less than the lens being used. e.g. 135mm lens and min shutter speed 1/125 or 1/150
 
Thats come out alright hasnt it! My second film is being developed as we speak and I will pick it up tommorrow - will keep you posted! I think the first film will always be a learning curve. At the end of the day it is fun isnt it!
 
Thanks for the comments :thumbs:

Here are a few more snaps from the same roll of film.

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I notice that all the pitures have a strong grain; is this due to the films high ISO or result of the scanning? (ASDA - cost less than £3 straight to disk no prints). Might look to get my own negative scanner in the future and then save more money just getting the film developed.
 
That's the grain Richard, and while three is OK, 1+2 are excellent and show that extra that film gives - sort of a warmth... an ability to make look great that which on digital would be wrong. You just don't get burnt areas on film - it's contrast! 2 is really very very good, the more I look at it the more I like it :thumbs:


Arthur
 
Well, they have grain but I wouldn't call it strong.
800 is high speed film, there will be grain.
You don't say what film it is but "free" doesn't sound like the best you could buy, that may contribute extra grain I dunno..:)
 
**I notice that all the pitures have a strong grain; is this due to the films high ISO or result of the scanning?**

Could be both as the superstores usually sharpen the shots, so this can give the appearance of grain also.
 
Ambermile said:
That's the grain Richard, and while three is OK, 1+2 are excellent and show that extra that film gives - sort of a warmth... an ability to make look great that which on digital would be wrong. You just don't get burnt areas on film - it's contrast! 3 is really very very good, the more I look at it the more I like it :thumbs:


Arthur
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Cheers :thumbs:

Fuji film ... old stuff from back when my colleugues used film and was sat in the cupboard - out of date and waiting to be thrown out.

I do like the grain effect alot :D

btw - all photos posted straight from the CD hi-res image no tweaks.
 
That's not bad actually Mr X... really rather good. Pic #2 is the better of the pair though :D

Arthur
 
Ambermile said:
That's not bad actually Mr X... really rather good. Pic #2 is the better of the pair though :D

Arthur
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Thank you King A, having grandchildren has reawakened my hobby as I had got to the stage of:- been there done it for nearly everything relating to film....err well not like everything as for example compared to that guy who was hanging off mountains taking unusual shots, erm didn't he get killed.
 
One thing I haven't tried and would like to do is panos for landscapes/scenery...too much bother with film, so I suppose I will have to get a DSLR eventually.
 
Fuji Experia Colour film I have loads of ISO 400 and 800 films to use up :)
 
DrRusty said:
Fuji Experia Colour film I have loads of ISO 400 and 800 films to use up :)
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........same here in the fridge/freezer, but my son gave me about 30 rolls of Jessops diamond film, now that stuff goes in the garage for winter and I'll put them in a cupboard indoors for summer.
 
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