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Scans from Richoflex/Fuji Superia 100 film
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PostPosted: Sat May 24, 2008 1:08 am    Post subject: Scans from Richoflex/Fuji Superia 100 film Reply with quote

Well, got the film today and did some scans. Now would be a good time to
reach for that big bottle of eyedrops that should be by your monitor! Laughing

First one, I dunno, I guess I was focusing on the stone bricks. I shot this
at f8 thinking everything would be within the focal plane, nope.



and the footbridge shot that I finally halfway like:



Getting bogged down:



And I included this one to let everyone know that what Larry does ain't
so easy! Laughing



Scanned at 1200dpi on Epson 4490.


Bill


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PostPosted: Sat May 24, 2008 1:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

First photo shows just how different camera/lens/focus can be from one setup to another, the bricks look good Very Happy

I like the colors of 2 and 3. I have shots that are eerily similar to those, that I took on my walk through the woods the other day.

Every time you post film scans it pushes me to decide to take a film camera out for a test drive. I am going to a car show Sunday and I will now take my G2 along with my digital gear and get some film shots. I need to try out those lenses anyway!

Thanks for posting these up Bill!


PostPosted: Sat May 24, 2008 3:49 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks, Mike, appreciate your comments! Had to do an edit as these were
scanned at 1200dpi, not 2400. I haven't shot anything that I feel is worth
printing to scan higher! Laughing

The TLR is completely different than an SLR, DSLR, rangefinder, because
of the WL viewfinder and reverse image takes getting used to. I'll keep
practicing, maybe I'll improve, or you guys will have to buy more eyedrops!
Laughing

Bill


PostPosted: Sat May 24, 2008 4:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Bill.
I think they came out pretty darn good. The last one with the lavender/violet blooms is my favorite.

If I ever get caught up I'm going to play with the EOS 3 some more.


PostPosted: Sat May 24, 2008 5:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Katastrofo wrote:
Thanks, Mike, appreciate your comments! Had to do an edit as these were
scanned at 1200dpi, not 2400. I haven't shot anything that I feel is worth
printing to scan higher! Laughing

The TLR is completely different than an SLR, DSLR, rangefinder, because
of the WL viewfinder and reverse image takes getting used to. I'll keep
practicing, maybe I'll improve, or you guys will have to buy more eyedrops!
Laughing

Bill

Don't put them down Bill, they're really nice. The three shots in the trees are a really difficult to get the exposure just right, with the very wide range of lighting levels. You're right that it shows up Larry's skill, but I think he often brackets the exposure with three or four shots of the same scene and chooses the best.

I've never been able to get as nice colours out of Superia as you've done, especially the greens, so well done. Mine always feel kind of "dull". It's not the saturation, I think that's quite good, but the colours all seem to lack lustre. Difficult (for me) to put into words.

Did you notice the Newtons rings on the roof timbers? Just a little area where the film was touching the glass platen in the scanner. I've had the same problem keeping film flat in the V700 MF mount. When I get round to it I might try one of these ANR glass mounts:
http://www.betterscanning.com/scanning/models/vseries.html


PostPosted: Sat May 24, 2008 6:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Good catch, Peter, I didn't notice the Newton Rings till you pointed them out!
Yeah, I'll probably have to do the same (ANR) as he has one for the 4490, too.

Thanks for your comments! I plan on experimenting with the Kodak line
(Portra) to see how it does.

Bill


PostPosted: Sat May 24, 2008 6:08 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Schnauzer wrote:
Hi Bill.
I think they came out pretty darn good. The last one with the lavender/violet blooms is my favorite.

If I ever get caught up I'm going to play with the EOS 3 some more.


Thanks, Ron, hope to see some of your efforts with that fine camera!

Bill


PostPosted: Sat May 24, 2008 9:34 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Love the middle two, especially the footbridge.


PostPosted: Sat May 24, 2008 10:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Love the footbridge, I have looked at the odd Ricohflex and minolta Autocord they look like they have fine lenses


PostPosted: Sat May 24, 2008 12:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks, Simon and Hacksaw,

Here are two more, the first being slightly better than the other interior
shot, above:





Both interior shots were at f5.6 or f8 and would have been better to use
ISO400 film to where I could've stopped-down more for the available light.

Bill


PostPosted: Sat May 24, 2008 1:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Katastrofo wrote:
Good catch, Peter, I didn't notice the Newton Rings till you pointed them out!
Yeah, I'll probably have to do the same (ANR) as he has one for the 4490, too.

Thanks for your comments! I plan on experimenting with the Kodak line
(Portra) to see how it does.

Bill


I like these shots also. I use Doug's holder and ANR glass on all my 4870 scans. It works great.

Jules


PostPosted: Sat May 24, 2008 10:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Jules, yes, I'm going to have to place an order with Doug very soon. Thanks
for your comments.

Bill


PostPosted: Sat May 24, 2008 10:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I like them too Bill and agree with Peter about not putting them down. Cool


PostPosted: Sat May 24, 2008 10:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks, Bob! Smile


PostPosted: Sun May 25, 2008 8:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bill

Seems to me you are doing really well, both with film and scanning. The results are noticeably better every time. That second interior is very evocative


patrickh


PostPosted: Sun May 25, 2008 9:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Patrick, thanks for your kind comments. I'm afraid I'm going to be boring
you guys with more film stuff, as I'm having a blast doing these!

And it is always a learning experience.

Thanks again,

Bill


PostPosted: Sun May 25, 2008 9:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I really wish to learn from you Bill ! Don't stop! Today I bought same scanner what you have. I hope it will come and I able to start film study Wink


PostPosted: Sun May 25, 2008 10:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Attila wrote:
I really wish to learn from you Bill ! Don't stop! Today I bought same scanner what you have. I hope it will come and I able to start film study Wink


Attila, congrats on the scanner! Larry is the expert around here when it comes to scanning/workflow. I plan on bugging him with some questions
I'll be posting in the film section. Almost forgot, lulalake (Jules) is the other expert on scanning images, has some great tips and advice!
Peterqd is another one that has much more knowledge on the subject than I do. If there's anyone I left out, sorry, but these three are my assembled panel of experts, so far.

I'm very happy with the 4490 and hope you got yours at a good price!



Bill


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PostPosted: Sun May 25, 2008 10:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I got from 115 USD only+ 80 USD shipping , I hope I don't need to pay tax.
scanner is one year old. This is less than half price than brand new ones in local shops.


PostPosted: Sun May 25, 2008 10:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Attila wrote:
I got from 115 USD only+ 80 USD shipping , I hope I don't need to pay tax.
scanner is one year old. This is less than half price than brand new ones in local shops.


Ouch, Attila, you don't want to know what I paid for a factory refurbed one
that looked like new when I got it. Hope they packed it properly for safe
shipping.

Bill


PostPosted: Sun May 25, 2008 10:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Me too, this is risky business I hope it will works for me.


PostPosted: Sun May 25, 2008 10:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Attila, you should've had them send it to me. I'm sure it doesn't cost any
$80 to send to Hungary!

Bill


PostPosted: Sun May 25, 2008 11:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thank you Bill! I guess postal cost probably right, please check it out. A small lens cost like Flek 20 was 35 USD I got return from USA.


PostPosted: Sun May 25, 2008 11:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You're right, Attila, I forgot our postal rates went up recently, shee-yott!

Bill


PostPosted: Sun May 25, 2008 11:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bill, second one first set looks perfectly composed to me. I like the fact that the obviously main subject is somehow displaced in the middle ground.

Third one first set looks entirely like late Monet (I am speaking of the composition not of the image aspect of course)