*With results* Waiting for my first roll of 120

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As per the title, I have finally shot my first roll of 120 since buying the camera a few months ago. It was a roll of expired Tri-X that was sent with the camera. Also, I was winging the exposure a little whilst out at the weekend and generally shooting random stuff just so I could see if it works or not. I posted it yesterday to peak imaging so should see some results next week. If all goes well, i will probably look into developing myself and scanning in the future as this waiting is killing me. I am not usually known for my patience. :)
 
I think you'll be surprised at the quality of the resulting image. I know I was after my first roll and since then I've built up a small collection of 120mm cameras which I prefer to shooting in 35mm.
 
Peak normally get my negs back in 2 or 3 days so you may be able to see them on friday....I love the anticipation, like a kid at Christmas every time I send a film off.
 
Eriktheviking said:
I think you'll be surprised at the quality of the resulting image. I know I was after my first roll and since then I've built up a small collection of 120mm cameras which I prefer to shooting in 35mm.
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In a good way I guess you mean it? That's if they are exposed correctly and there's no problem with the camera. As I say, I was winging the exposure a little.

Andysnap said:
Peak normally get my negs back in 2 or 3 days so you may be able to see them on friday....I love the anticipation, like a kid at Christmas every time I send a film off.
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Ooooh, hopefully this week then, fingers crossed. Is that with their freepost service though or did you pay more for 1st class?

I say this about developing myself. Just been reading about C41 and not sure I can be doing with the hassle. B&W seems doable though.
 
gazmorton2000 said:
In a good way I guess you mean it? That's if they are exposed correctly and there's no problem with the camera. As I say, I was winging the exposure a little.
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Yes, I think he means in a good way, although I personally would recommend using fresh film to start, especially if you are winging the exposure.

Once you know that your exposures are relatively accurate and your camera works, then I'd start using expired film, otherwise you have three variables (film, camera, exposure) and absolutely no control.
 
skysh4rk said:
Yes, I think he means in a good way, although I personally would recommend using fresh film to start, especially if you are winging the exposure.

Once you know that your exposures are relatively accurate and your camera works, then I'd start using expired film, otherwise you have three variables (film, camera, exposure) and absolutely no control.
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Thanks. Well that roll is away being developed so I guess I will just wait and see. I have already loaded a fresh, colour film in there so will see how that one fairs. I might just have to use the DSLR to meter for the moment.
 
gazmorton2000 said:
Thanks. Well that roll is away being developed so I guess I will just wait and see. I have already loaded a fresh, colour film in there so will see how that one fairs. I might just have to use the DSLR to meter for the moment.
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With colour negative film, you could easily use the sunny 16 technique if you didn't want to carry around the DSLR. Just be sure to err on the side of overexposure (I might make it sunny 8 at this time of year to overexpose and to account for low position of the sun in winter).

This is obviously easier to do with fresher film.

Alternatively, you could use a light meter app if you have a smart phone.
 
Thanks for the tips. I will check some light meters out.
 
skysh4rk said:
Yes, I think he means in a good way, although I personally would recommend using fresh film to start, especially if you are winging the exposure.
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gazmorton2000 said:
In a good way I guess you mean it? That's if they are exposed correctly and there's no problem with the camera. As I say, I was winging the exposure a little.
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Definately in a good way. I use an L-208 twinmate and its just right for me nice and accurate and fits in a pocket easily. Well worth the money
 
Beltin'. Thanks for the tips. Will see if I can find an eBay bargain. Can't be affording a new one of this at the moment.
 
gazmorton2000 said:
Beltin'. Thanks for the tips. Will see if I can find an eBay bargain. Can't be affording a new one of this at the moment.
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Well my advice would be not to spend too much money on a super duper exposure meter for old cameras, as if you have a correctly adjusted exposure meter, it is set for theoretical conditions e.g. you read 1/250 sec @ F5.6 for a subject (which would be a Kodak grey card).... and any subject other than an equivalent grey card reading and it would be up to you to compensate e.g. snow or dark shadows...well for a start, the chances are your camera is not firing at 1/250 sec and the aperture on your lens is not spot on at F5.6. Also consider you would be using old film at some time that would\could sway any accurate readings and even if you got the exposure slightly out for neg film the film's latitude would cover it.
If you think you need an expensive exposure meter using slide film with less tolerance (with an old camera), then same as above as only experience can give correct exposures (well we all still make errors ;) ) and any cheap trusted exposure meter will help you and even if it is slightly out compared to an expensive one, it doesn't matter as long as it's consistent as you would slightly compensate by knowing your camera and exposure meter.
 
Thanks for the advice. Not rushing into anything.

Some good news. I've had a call from Peak today to say there are images on the film so they're scanning them and sending them back! Exciting times.
 
Excellent news, hopefully you should have them tomorrow.

If you are going to carry on with this whole fillum thing I would seriously advise the purchase of a scanner. I bought mine 12 months ago and its saved me a fortune in professional scanning, well worth the investment.

Andy
 
Andysnap said:
Excellent news, hopefully you should have them tomorrow.

If you are going to carry on with this whole fillum thing I would seriously advise the purchase of a scanner. I bought mine 12 months ago and its saved me a fortune in professional scanning, well worth the investment.

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Thanks Andy. So do you still pay for developing and then scan yourself? Not sure I wanna get into c41 developing after reading about it. I may give B&W a go at some point. Would also like a scanner for my Polaroids.
 
gazmorton2000 said:
Thanks Andy. So do you still pay for developing and then scan yourself? Not sure I wanna get into c41 developing after reading about it. I may give B&W a go at some point. Would also like a scanner for my Polaroids.
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Yes, many people on the forum get film developed elsewhere, especially C41, and then scan at home.

Black and white developing is incredibly easy to do at home and opens up all sorts of exciting possibilities (e.g., pushing, pulling, different developers, etc.)
 
^^^ WHS, I intend to try home devving this year, certainly b&w, but for now Peak are extremely good and quick.
 
Ok great, thank you. I'll wait for this roll to come back and see the results and if I manage to stick to it after the two rolls I have in the house, I'll look at getting a dedicated scanner!
 
Well, they have arrived back today. SO excited I had to nip home from work to check. Ok, they aren't the most exciting photos I know, but I really enjoyed using the camera and now that I know it works, I can use it more seriously (hopefully). These are on Tri-X that expired in (IIRC) 2007. All shot at F2.8.

The photo of the bike was more of a test of focus on a static object. Plus I kinda liked how it looked......

Bicycle by GazMortonPhoto, on Flickr

This is my friend Ian who I sometimes go out shooting with.

Ian taylor by GazMortonPhoto, on Flickr

And a lady in Chinatown, Manchester. This was tricky. I saw her coming, set up the shot and pre focussed and hoped she would walk into the frame.

* by GazMortonPhoto, on Flickr

Thanks for all the advice :)
 
Well I'll tell you what Gaz, they've come out reet good. Excellent result. :clap:
 
Very nice set of 6x6's indeed!
 
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