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First shots with the Spotmatic SP
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 5:05 pm    Post subject: First shots with the Spotmatic SP Reply with quote

I threw in a roll of Ilford HP5, and these are the results.
The camera was initially for parts, a present from Fotomachi (thanks!!! Smile ).
I saw it was almost working so I resealed it, lubricated it and with the help of Peter, disassembled it to adapt to the new battery voltage.
I used a CZJ sonnar quite damaged that Puplet was so kind of sending me for the CZJ Planar transformation to M42, (thanks Dennis!!!). However although somewhat useable, it's not in good condition to be used in all situations.
I also used the Flektogon 35 for some shots.

Here you have some of the results:











As much B&W I shot, much more I like it.

Jes.


PostPosted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 5:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wow Jes, that's impressive! When I saw the condition of this camera I was very doubtful about it - these are excellent, well done! The beach shot is superb B&W but is there a light leak? Maybe it's just flare.

PS Is that a live chicken on the balcony? Smile


PostPosted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 5:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The last shot has some kind of magical, I love it!


PostPosted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 5:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Orio wrote:
The last shot has some kind of magical, I love it!

Makes me wish I was there on the beach right now!


PostPosted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 5:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ditto on the last, its lovely.

I'm happy to hear about a Spotmatic back in action. It should last a lifetime.


PostPosted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 5:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ahhh.... HP5. Smile Haven't used that in a while. Most inspiring work. I like that last one too.


PostPosted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 5:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

congrats Jes! magical shots and I like the tone of the hp5


PostPosted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 5:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The last one for me also.


PostPosted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 5:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Jes, this B&W work of yours is topdrawer! All are strong images, but agree
with Orio, that last one is superb!

Bill


PostPosted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 6:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Great compositions and superb tones!


PostPosted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 6:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hey, you're playing in the final and now these great shots!
You must have a great time in Spain!


PostPosted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 7:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Great shots! Last one is the best!


PostPosted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 9:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi colleagues, thanks so much for your kind opinions!.

@Peter, The spotty looks much better now. I got a second one to spare some parts to improve the first, but I'm afraid I'll try to fix it before. The shutter is locked, I saw a nice tutorial talking about that.... Wink.

@Orio, Luis, Xpress, Poilu, Schanuzer, Bill, Richard and Riku: It seems the last got the unanimity... Thanks!.

Jes.


PostPosted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 10:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm a bit late here . The last is truly fantastic. I love your composition. You timed the release of shutter perfectly for the wave coming in. Beach scenes can be make or break on such timing. Well done Smile


PostPosted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 3:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

LucisPictor wrote:
Hey, you're playing in the final and now these great shots!
You must have a great time in Spain!


Hi Carsten,

Thanks for your comment!.
I do not like very much soccer, but this event seems to be creating a big interest around! Everybody is commenting the importance of this cup, and all people seem to be happy with the current results. The TV news devote a lot of time to it. As I understood, Spain will play against Germany, so I expect not to raise any rivalry in this forum Wink

Jes.


PostPosted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 3:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

F16SUNSHINE wrote:
I'm a bit late here . The last is truly fantastic. I love your composition. You timed the release of shutter perfectly for the wave coming in. Beach scenes can be make or break on such timing. Well done Smile


Thanks, Andy!

The old Spotty is like having life by itself...

Jes.