[FILM] More Ruins- Contax G2, Planar G 2/45, Ferrania 200

Orio · Expire: 2012-12-04

This time the lens is the Planar G 45mm f/2:

Same cheap quality shop scans.

martinsmith99 · Expire: 2013-11-18

My kind of photo!

That film seems to really suit the image. I've seen others using it too. What is your view of it?

tobbsman · Joined: 25 Jul 2008 Posts: 2591 Location: Austria

Great subtile color tones all over the shot. Powerful green down in the plants. And nice sharpness in the corners.

Cheers
Tobias

Orio · Expire: 2012-12-04

Thank you!

Martin, the film is quite grainy, and surely not indicated for optimal sharpness. It has bold colours and generally good contrast, I can say this because I've seen it developed by different labs and it always comes out contrasted, so it must be a characteristic of the emulsion.
The colours are quite unique, neither totally realistic nor unreal. If one for some reason does not like the colours, it is a film that allows for good grayscale conversion, like I did in my Parma series:

http://forum.mflenses.com/parma-under-the-rain-contax-g2-rangefinder-t15168,highlight,parma.html

Tobias, yes, the quality of the lens is excellent all over the frame, even with this rather "low res" film.

martinsmith99 · Expire: 2013-11-18

Thanks Orio. I agree with what you say about the colours. That is what attracted me to it.

Now let's see some more! Cool

Orio · Expire: 2012-12-04

Katastrofo · Expire: 2013-11-19

Well, it's no secret I'm a fan of Ferrania colors and these shots certainly
showcase the film's attributes and your talent, Orio!

Really like the sleepy scenery in the 2nd shot.