My first film result!

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Just trying it out really and love the camera! First results show I need to be more careful and when printing I have discovered that getting CD's done at ASDA only gives you limited file size! Good enough to post on here though. I love having the print though first picture I have printed in ages!
 
That's turned out very nicely Rob, I could be picky and ask why you focused on the shoulder but that's what they do out in the other digital sections! In here, it's just perfect.

Arthur
 
Excellent stuff. I bet it feels good getting results as good as that. I can't wait to use up my 1st 2 ever rolls of B&W film!
 
Wonderful results. Just as a photograph should be; not a technically perfect document; but conveying the feeling of the person.....
 
Wonderful results. Just as a photograph should be; not a technically perfect document; but conveying the feeling of the person.....
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Completely agree. Nice shot! :)
 
Thanks for all the lovely comments. I know its not the most creative or technically perfect (need a reflector to the left , uncluttered BG, maybe a tad overexposed etc etc).

I am curious Arthur why do you ask if I focused on the shoulder ( and how can you tell?). I thought at the time I used the central focus point to focus on my sons face... I could be wrong!

The nicest thing for me is actually having the print in my hand, I guess film forces you to do that ! A couple of pictures have been passed round the family rather than hidden on a computer. Also not feeling I had to photoshop anything and tweak levels etc - how refreshing.

Rob
 
Rob.Richards said:
Thanks for all the lovely comments. I know its not the most creative or technically perfect (need a reflector to the left , uncluttered BG, maybe a tad overexposed etc etc).

I am curious Arthur why do you ask if I focused on the shoulder ( and how can you tell?). I thought at the time I used the central focus point to focus on my sons face... I could be wrong!


Rob
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Thats the whole point Rob - these so called technically perfect shots with carefully blown out background, light right in the correct place - these look so clinical, so carefully crafted, that its seems shorn of any emotion. Digital technology enables almost anyone with right equipment and enthusiasm to produce these images - and they seem what many calls 'soul-less'

This photograph, on the other hand, inspite of all its technical imperfection - or maybe because of it, enable the viewer to connect with the character. Call that what you may - honesty, soul, purism - I prefer to call it a good photograph.

Re focus, i think the subject's eye is in focus as well as the shoulder.
 
Cheers for that. Its strange I was just looking at the series of shots I had taken (inc this one) and there are some nice ones. It has made me really question whether to sell my DSLR and get a nice standard zoom!

I have never been a purist and entered the whole film v digital debate, just someone who wants to learn how to take photos and get it all right in camera. There is a place for digital manipulation in photography and I have enjoyed it in the past, its just now I want to take good photographs. For the money I have, film outweighs the quality I can get from my DSLR and the emotional side of shooting film has really surprised me...
 
Sorry Rob, I was not having a dig at the picture - far from it - rather it was aimed at the pixelly people that swear by digital regardless - all they look for in an image is technical excellence. A picture does not need to be technically perfect to be a perfect picture.

Arthur
 
Ambermile said:
Sorry Rob, I was not having a dig at the picture - far from it - rather it was aimed at the pixelly people that swear by digital regardless - all they look for in an image is technical excellence. A picture does not need to be technically perfect to be a perfect picture.

Arthur
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No offence taken! You'll have to work harder than that ;) It seems we are all seemingly driven by the magazines and camera companies telling us we need this that and the other! To me the perfect picture is one with memories like the ones you find in shoe boxes at boot sales of people long forgotten... I want my photos to be physical and to represent all that is important to me and be there for people to flick through when I am no longer here. Pretty sure no ones going to look through my external hard disk when I am gone!

Rob
 
***It has made me really question whether to sell my DSLR and get a nice standard zoom!***

You can buy good MF zooms from £1-£15.
 
Arthur...Rob is far gone into the dark side...he is now adverting to sell his digital gear...:D

Rob: If I may make a point - if you have decided to use films exclusively; why dont you consider buying a camera system that can use Zeiss lens. They are simply outstanding - even the 40 years old ones - and they are dirt cheap these days.

And using a RF is just so nice, light, small, and can slip into a pocket easily. Can be carried around anywhere....
 
I would advise keeping the digital as well Rob (but don;t tell excalibubble I said that)

Arthur :D
 
ujjwaldey8165 said:
Thats the whole point Rob - these so called technically perfect shots with carefully blown out background, light right in the correct place - these look so clinical, so carefully crafted, that its seems shorn of any emotion. Digital technology enables almost anyone with right equipment and enthusiasm to produce these images - and they seem what many calls 'soul-less'

This photograph, on the other hand, inspite of all its technical imperfection - or maybe because of it, enable the viewer to connect with the character. Call that what you may - honesty, soul, purism - I prefer to call it a good photograph.

Re focus, i think the subject's eye is in focus as well as the shoulder.
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This man has it right :thumbs:

Thats a lovely picture, got that film-y feel to it :D
 
Mais oui...
 
This forum has an excellent and valid ethos, in my opinion, first time i have dropped in, and I like what I see and hear, a more artistic and embracing view of photograpy with an interesting selection of contributers, I'll be back, now where is me old pentax stuff?
 
:lol: You should catch us on Sundays!
 
Well when you and Ujjwal get going Arthur, there's pretty much nothing stops you - whatever day of the week.

Oh - and Welcome aboard frank - get ready to be trading up from 35mm through MF to plate cameras in the next 6-12 months :lol:

Right - better research lightmeters to go with my recent purchase of a 120 folder :lol:
 
Rob.Richards said:
Just trying it out really and love the camera! First results show I need to be more careful and when printing I have discovered that getting CD's done at ASDA only gives you limited file size! Good enough to post on here though. I love having the print though first picture I have printed in ages!
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I played with film last year (not saying thats so last year lol, just I didnt have a dslr before and now i do so thats my new toy, I havent put film away for good though) its great fun, and you learn loads.

yeah supermarkets are cheap and convenient, Tesco do develop and scan (no prints) for <£2 but the scan is low resolution and they're sometimes really dusty, still worth it if your just messing around and you can get your best ones rescanned later.
 
Rob.Richards said:
Just trying it out really and love the camera! First results show I need to be more careful and when printing I have discovered that getting CD's done at ASDA only gives you limited file size! Good enough to post on here though. I love having the print though first picture I have printed in ages!
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What resolution did they scan at? When I got some films processed at Asda recently they supplied what they describe as a Hi Res and Low Res versions. Not fantastic quality but pretty good for a supermarket.
 
Last time I got scans at Asda they were something like 2100x1500 - enough for 7"x5" @ 300dpi, certainly good enough to tidy up and downsize for use on t'internet, but small enough not to interfere with their sales of enlargements :shrug:
 
RaglanSurf said:
What resolution did they scan at? When I got some films processed at Asda recently they supplied what they describe as a Hi Res and Low Res versions. Not fantastic quality but pretty good for a supermarket.
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I tried phoning Asda before but they didnt know. At Tesco I asked if there was an option for a higher resolution as they were quite a low resolution last time. I was told they were a low resolution because I was using a low resolution camera :cuckoo: so yeah dont expect much from the supermarkets.

I cant remember the Tesco resolution and dont have pictures to hand but I remember if you times the length by the width it was just over 2 Million, ie equivalent to 2 megapixels
 
Interesting thread :D Can I just say, not all digital shooters are pixel peeping perfection whores :)

The end result is far more important that some rulebook, and I think there are many of us in the digital camp with the exact same viewpoint as a few of you here.

My biggest pet hate is having a photo pulled apart from having blown highlights. WHO cares! If the photo works, it works, blown highlights or not.

G.
 
TheBigYin said:
Well when you and Ujjwal get going Arthur, there's pretty much nothing stops you - whatever day of the week.

Oh - and Welcome aboard frank - get ready to be trading up from 35mm through MF to plate cameras in the next 6-12 months :lol:

Right - better research lightmeters to go with my recent purchase of a 120 folder :lol:
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I have got a light meter lying around. I think it works, atleast the needle moves. If you want it, send me your addy, and i'll put it in the post

Ujjwal....
 
I better go research that CL I was after...
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EdinburghGary said:
The end result is far more important that some rulebook.

My biggest pet hate is having a photo pulled apart from having blown highlights. WHO cares! If the photo works, it works, blown highlights or not.

G.
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Someone pulled my photo apart because of no shadow detail HUH!, so I replied "what's so interesting in seeing what's under the trees and bushes when this is a memorial to a young guy who fought and died for this country"

Nikon L35ad
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I love this place - one casual comment and you get offered things from all quarters...
 
I have a CL that needs a major cla, the frame counters not working the film slots to hold the film on the wind on reel and the rangefinder is looking very dim! Otherwise it looks in cracking condition!

Works perfectly with it, dunno what to do about it?
 
I'd love one Ujjwal, but they are out of my range at the moment. I'll get there one day soon though...

Is it for sale Richard?

Arthur
 
Get the CLA done Richard. i know a guy, and old experienced hand, who is stellar. He did a full CLA on my Contax IIa , one of the most complicated shutter....
 
Ah. Well, I'd appreciate a heads up when you do then :D

Arthur
 
Ambermile said:
A picture does not need to be technically perfect to be a perfect picture.

Arthur
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Well said!!!!!!! :thumbs: I have all but given up posting images to the image sharing sections as most peope miss the point of the image and tell me about the technical imperfections. If the seagull is in the picture it's because it was flying in the sky at the time i took the shot so why should I clone it out?

When ever I reply to an image thread i just say how much i like the image or parts of it, not sit there picking holes in every detail.
 
Can she do a week next Tuesday? I should be able to fit her in... :D
 
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