Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Sunday, April 22, 2007
Tattershall Castle 22/04/07
I visited Tattershall Castle this afternoon, I took this shot with my Leica IIIF using a 35mm Soviet Lens, It is a Jupiter 12 this lens cost a fraction of a 35mm Elmar or a Summarcron. I was using Ilford PanF+ and ADOLUX APH09 at 1:60 to get maximum detail and sharpness. I wanted to see how well this lens Performs. I think it has performed very well indeed compared to a Leitz lens or dare I say a Nikon lens..
Here is some information on the Jupiter 12 http://cameras.alfredklomp.com/jupiter12/
Leica IIIF Jupiter-12 35mm f2.8 & 9cm f4 Leitz Elmar Film Ilford PanF+ EI50. Dev Adolux APH09 /Ro9 1:60 13mins @20 Deg. C
Monday, April 16, 2007
Skegness 15/04/07
Sunday was very warm for April and brought the crowds to skegness.
I haven't been to Skegness for a while, As always its Tri-X developed in Rodinal for lots of grain and high contrast and sharpness. I have just started another 100 ft roll of Tri-X this is one of two rolls I purchased in the USA last year they had both been frozen so the film was good, this bulk roll is from the previous version of Tri-X it is labeled Tri-X Pan. The previous roll was the current Tri-X Professional. I have developed it slightly differently from my other Skegness shots, I used to rate the film at 400 asa and develop for 7 mins in 1:25 Rodinal. This time I have rated the Tri-X Pan at 320 ASA and developed for 6 mins. The next time I shoot this film in bright sunlight I would reduce the development time by about 1 minute as the negatives are a little bit to dense.
I was quite surprised how fast I got through my last 100 ft roll of Tri-x i am probably 20 feet into my current bulk roll!!, I will have to see if I can pick up a couple more bulk rolls of Tri-X on Ebay.
Canon A-1 Canon 28-55mm zoom +Hoya Red #25 filter in first two shots Film: Kodak Tri-X Pan Dev: Agfa Rodinal 1:24 6mins @20 degC
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Monday, April 09, 2007
Tattershall Trinity Collegiate Church 02/04/07
Saturday, April 07, 2007
False Colours-Real World #4
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View looking up inside the tower of the Boston Stump.
Nikon FE Nikkor 18mm f4 Kodak EIR EI200 E6 Processing
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Peacock's At Tatershall Castle 02/04/07
While this one prefers sitting on a hedge and staring down at passers by.
Both shots were taken at Tatershall Castle, Worth a visit as the castle has been restored and you can get right up to the battlements for a good view of the surrounding countryside.
Here is the link to the national trust's web page for Tattershall Castle http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-tattershallcastle/
Nikon F2 Photomatic. Nikkor 35-105 Zoom Film: Kodak Ekatachrome 200 (1990's vintage!)
Monday, April 02, 2007
False Colors-Real World #1
To get this effect I have used a special type of film called Kodak Ekatachrome Infra-Red (EIR)
This film records the visible spectrum as well as the infrared spectrum, you can alter the effect by the use of coloured filters used in B&W photography and infrared filters, A yellow filter gives very dramatic results. This film must be handled in total darkness so you will need a changing bag or access to a dark room. If you purchase your film from Jessops I am sure they would let you borrow there changing bag and load your camera in the shop.
This film is E6 process or AR-5
You wont find EIR in your local Boots the chemist you will need to go to 7dayshop.com for the lowest priced EIR (£7.10 a roll) http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=777_1&products_id=8361
Jessops, Silverprint, Morco, and Calumet all Sell EIR.The are are numerous articles on the web on this film here is one here..http://www.vividlight.com/articles/3113.htm
Nikon FM Kodak EIR EI:200 E-6 Processing