Film - Analog Shooters

[dduarte85]

Figured I’d toss it out here... any members here working with analog film?

 

[Wapiti1]

Yes, but medium format. I haven't shot 35mm film in 15 plus years.

Jeremy

 

[fightthenoise]

I’m getting back into it. Just shot a test roll in my old Elan II. It rewound it about half way through the roll lol. Gotta figure that out.

 

[ODB]

Tri-x 400. Perfection.

 

[dduarte85]

Yes, but medium format. I haven't shot 35mm film in 15 plus years.

Jeremy

I am welcoming MF back into the fold slowly. I enjoy pain, so I primarily shoot 8x10.

 

[Wapiti1]

I am welcoming MF back into the fold slowly. I enjoy pain, so I primarily shoot 8x10.

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No kidding. I never have shot large format. Neat looking setup. Can you give some details on it?

Jeremy

 

[dduarte85]

No kidding. I never have shot large format. Neat looking setup. Can you give some details on it?

Jeremy

It’s definitely an exercise in patience and futility.

this is a gem of a camera... an Arca Swiss 8x10 (F Metric with Orbix). Essentially a highly precise tool with movements that are geared for really easy control of perspective / focal plane.

The only issue is that unlike most view cameras this is a monorail non folder, so transporting it is a pain in the ass. I have two options, as seen below it’s loaded into a canoe food box and that’s strapped to a BullPac frame. The only issue there is that the frames suspension system is super crude and I have a wicked hard time getting the load in the lumbar because I’m only 5’8.

My other option is a MR Nice Frame with a load sling. The nice frame is freaking legit but the load sling option doesn’t carry the bulky box. So I’m in the process of making a rudimentary box out of rigid insulation board. If it works maybe I’ll have a local friend make one out of plywood to the same specs.

 

[Wapiti1]

That is sweet, but enormous. Transport would definitely be a challenge.

I would be inclined to find a Kelty external frame and make a cradle for it on that. Just a thought.

Jeremy

 

[dduarte85]

Experimenting today on a super minimal / lightweight kit box that hopefully will fit well in the load sling.

 

[Newtosavage]

I'm venturing back to film these days, mostly at the urging of my 20 year old daughter who just took a photography class in college, and now has a whole new appreciation for the 1000's of slides and negatives the "old man" has in archival binders from the 80's and 90's.

I bought her and me, Nikon FE's (my all time favorite 35mm manual focus film camera) and they are loaded with Ilford Delta at the moment. However looking back over my B&W stuff from the 80's and 90's, I think I prefer Tri-X a little more.

Eventually I'll get back to my beloved Bronica ERT-S and SQ-A's. I loved those cameras - especially the SQ-A.

 

[dduarte85]

I'm venturing back to film these days, mostly at the urging of my 20 year old daughter who just took a photography class in college, and now has a whole new appreciation for the 1000's of slides and negatives the "old man" has in archival binders from the 80's and 90's.

I bought her and me, Nikon FE's (my all time favorite 35mm manual focus film camera) and they are loaded with Ilford Delta at the moment. However looking back over my B&W stuff from the 80's and 90's, I think I prefer Tri-X a little more.

Eventually I'll get back to my beloved Bronica ERT-S and SQ-A's. I loved those cameras - especially the SQ-A.

It’s going to make a massive comeback... I think the initial cost of digital makes it very difficult for younger people to hop in. Now, analog isn’t cheaper... it’s just a sustained expense versus that upfront.

This 810 rig is worth like nearly 1/2 my 2018 Tacoma... so yeah, it can get a little out of hand.

 

[Newtosavage]

It’s going to make a massive comeback... I think the initial cost of digital makes it very difficult for younger people to hop in. Now, analog isn’t cheaper... it’s just a sustained expense versus that upfront.

This 810 rig is worth like nearly 1/2 my 2018 Tacoma... so yeah, it can get a little out of hand.

I have the patience, but not the courage to venture into 8x10, but I do sincerely appreciate what that format can do. This nation's photographic history was built on 8x10 field cameras.

 

[dduarte85]

I have the patience, but not the courage to venture into 8x10, but I do sincerely appreciate what that format can do. This nation's photographic history was built on 8x10 field cameras.

I teach photography the HS level... I’ve found with a full time job, a wife, and a 1 year old that large format is ideal for me. I’m totally ok with going out and making 2-4 pictures and calling it a day.

 

[Newtosavage]

I teach photography the HS level... I’ve found with a full time job, a wife, and a 1 year old that large format is ideal for me. I’m totally ok with going out and making 2-4 pictures and calling it a day.

I guess I could see that. I was talking to an 8x10 photog the other day, and he said he is just in love with his contact sheet 8x10 prints, which is why he uses that format. I never thought of that.