Show us yer film shots then!

Yeah I know what you mean. I seldom wear a backpack, I get a really sweaty back at the best of times, and I'm always curious if any one has actually broken an SLR through having it in a pannier, or in my case, a pannier. The folder has survived just fine as do any compacts so I just use them on the bike but it might be nice to know I could comfortably take an SLR. I suppose I could just toss an OM in my bag for a couple of weeks commute and see if it still works after words...

I occasionally use a bike to get to a location, if its in town or in the hills, its easier than the car or walking and it would be nice to put the RB in a pannier rather than crippling my back.
 
steveo_mcg said:
Yeah I know what you mean. I seldom wear a backpack, I get a really sweaty back at the best of times, and I'm always curious if any one has actually broken an SLR through having it in a pannier, or in my case, a pannier. The folder has survived just fine as do any compacts so I just use them on the bike but it might be nice to know I could comfortably take an SLR. I suppose I could just toss an OM in my bag for a couple of weeks commute and see if it still works after words...

I occasionally use a bike to get to a location, if its in town or in the hills, its easier than the car or walking and it would be nice to put the RB in a pannier rather than crippling my back.
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Have to confess I can be a bit paranoid about seeing a camera broken should i fall off so find myself bundling a load of bubblewrap around the camera....a bit of a bind when it comes to grabbing a shot but as said i go out to ride not specifically take shots.

As for sweaty back...Like you i get similar with or without a backpack so tbh i just deal with it. A tiny pack is hardly noticable anyway though i would advise one with a strap that passes across the chest....I found that those without have a tendancy for the shoulder straps to slip off the shoulders at times which can be irritating.

If you're using a panier then I'd simply wrap the camera well ( maybe even design a "protective box" of some sort to fit in the panier?


EDIT: Oh yes just to add, I used to tour around on a pushbike when I was in the UK ladened up with paniers etc.....I broke two cameras through my own error of taking a shot, placing the camera on top of the pannier or luggage rack, having a drink etc, then riding off.....several yards up the road and a distinct clatter noise as the camera drops onto the road and smashes into pieces!!
 
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Well I alway take a back pack cycling thru' the countryside, and when I have taken a RB67 and SLR, it's no weight when it's on your back. Also my pack is white with sweat stains, but there is a partition on my pack where I can fit a large map book and large rag (in case of fixing the chain) that insulates the sweat from the gear...of course this is the bit next to my back.
And importantly when back home, after a sweaty journey, take all the gear out to prevent fungus from a damp pack.
 
olelovold said:
That's beautiful, osh.

Old studio shot, 500C/M and Portra 400.

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Really quite nice Erik, focus seems like it's just been missed on the face though!
 
excalibur2 said:
And importantly when back home, after a sweaty journey, take all the gear out to prevent fungus from a damp pack.
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A very good point Brian.....Tbh I usually "air" all my gear when i return home simply to avoid any fungal problems.

Only takes minutes to lay out on a table, open folders, etc and leave for an hour or so.
 
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I'm not too worried about breaking the camera in an off I'd be more worried about me and my bikes, tbh none of my camera gear costs anything near what my bikes do. I'd have to have virtually all of my cameras on the bike to cover the replacement cost of my mtb. Not sure if that means my mtb is too expensive...

I have a nagging paranoia about little micro-vibrations buggering mirrors and other delicate parts. I suspect large shocks would be handled as well by the carradice straps as by my body. Maybe a little case full of sculpted foam is the answer... any way.

Matt, nice sea-scapes, looks like the folder is working well. Got to love those big 6x9 nges, shoot some slides through it next time! :love:
 
OK a few from the Mamiya C330 f and from the GW690

Mamiya first 55mm lens on Fuji Provia 400x

Bluebells by andysnapper1, on Flickr

180mm lens

Reeds by andysnapper1, on Flickr

Fuji next on Kodak Ektar


Pond-MM by andysnapper1, on Flickr

Top half of this was blown to bits so I destroyed it Mwuh ha ha haaa

Pond-&-branch-MM by andysnapper1, on Flickr

I also shot a roll of Fuji Velvia 100f but completely mucked up the exposures and they're not worth posting.

So far I'm pretty pleased with the 690, very sharp, easy to use and the piccies seem to be ok even when taken by a bumbling idiot like me.

I'll post some more in the photos from film section later if anyone is interested (well actually even if anyone isn't interested.:D)
 
Loads more great images here.

I hope you have all saved some landscapes for the May POTY competition.
 
Another visit to the Old Filter House at Tottiford with the Canham MQC 5x7 (similar to the one I have for sale ;) ). 72mm Super Angulon XL from about 3ft away. Foma 400 film (not sure I like this film yet) rated at 200 and the resulting negatives were still 'a bit thin' although they scanned okay. Divided Pyrocat HD to use the compensating effect on the view through the window.


Window, Old Filter House, Tottiford by Ed Bray, on Flickr
 
I bought a Fuji GA645 a couple of weeks ago before the GA690 crowd jumped in ;0) , and have run the first film through it today and have been blown away by the results. I've posted a couple in the New Toy thread but wanted to share the rest here;

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3) This one was wide open at F4 so I could check out the bokeh



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The detail from the negatives is impressive and the internal metering seems to nail the exposure really well. I shot all of these over a 10 minute period in Port Sunlight Dell and developed for 13.5 minutes at 20 degrees in R09.

All comments appreciated.

Cheers
Steve
 
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Funnily enough Erik I have a similar shot to your last one (excellent set by the way, lovely sharp, clean shots). Mine however failed a bit as the colours and reflections didn;t work out as I saw them, however it had lots of lovely detail and texture so I did a quick conversion in Topaz.

1/125th @ f11

Under-The-Bridge2-b&w by andysnapper1, on Flickr

The colour was better in this one. 1/250th @ f16

Under-The-Bridge by andysnapper1, on Flickr

Both on the Mamiya C330 using the 80mm on Fuji Provia 400X.

Cheers

Andy
 
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Andysnap said:
Funnily enough Erik I have a similar shot to your last one (excellent set by the way, lovely sharp, clean shots). Mine however failed a bit as the colours and reflections didn;t work out as I saw them, however it had lots of lovely detail and texture so I did a quick conversion in Topaz.

1/125th @ f11
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andysnapper1/8829530898/
Under-The-Bridge2-b&w by andysnapper1, on Flickr

The colour was better in this one. 1/250th @ f16
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andysnapper1/8829530908/
Under-The-Bridge by andysnapper1, on Flickr

Both on the 690 using the 80mm on Fuji Provia 400X.

Cheers

Andy
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Liking the signal box Andy. In my diji days I'd have cloned the mast. Doesn't feel right to attempt it with film.
Are you cropping the 690 into square...and fitted a shorter lens....
 
trevorbray said:
Liking the signal box Andy. In my diji days I'd have cloned the mast. Doesn't feel right to attempt it with film.
Are you cropping the 690 into square...and fitted a shorter lens....
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Thanks Trev, I did consider cloning out the mast but as you say it feels a bit wrong. I don't know what you mean about cropping .....:whistling:
 
We went down to the Pier Head today for the Battle of the Atlantic 70th anniversary. I decided to take the X-300 loaded with FP4+, possibly my favourite film. It was lovely and sunny today so F8 was doable :D Been scanning for hours so have just uploaded two so far:



nose by rednorters, on Flickr



refreshments by rednorters, on Flickr

Developed in D76 1+1. I've had the sachet of D76 in a cupboard for a few months now. Finally mixed it on Thursday and I've not realised how much I have missed it until now!

Thanks for looking as always :)
 
Here are a few taken with my Hasselblad EL, Sonnar Lens and Portra 160VC.

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I hope you enjoy. I did taking them.:thumbs:
 
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Today we one of the only two that were actually exposed on this roll, it is a bitingly sharp picture of a bush with a soft back drop... I really need to work on hyperfocal with the rb67. I can only hope some of the colour shots I've taken recently fair better.


FP4-RB7-Apr2013039 by steveo_mcg, on Flickr

FP4+ in an RB67 developed with D76 1+1
 
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Cracking view that, Steven. Not far from the ancient hill fort if I'm not mistaken. I think it's a great shot. I'd just put the softness down to general Scottish mistiness!
 
Cheers Chris, there is an element of weather, the cloud was rolling over the tops.

Yeah it's just round from the firing range.
 
RaglanSurf said:
Stunning image but I'm seriously considering giving up photography and taking up crochet.
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Andysnap said:
The thought of this makes me quaver.....:D
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Very poor Andy, it's not big or clef'er to make fun of other folk online, I don't think you'd be that breve face to face.

EdBray said:
Do they make mallets with short handles? Oh sorry, I thought you meant croquet. ;)
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Ed, I thought you would have taken a little time, a minim or at least a Semi Hemi-Demi-Semi-Quaver before jumping through hoops to take the proverbial.

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I like the fact I can rely on you Asha, I expect nothing more:lol:
 
One from the Fuji 690

Acros 100 pushed to 200, devved in Rodinal



100% crop, not bad for hand held and on my first try with a rangefinder!

 
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