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« Reply #1 on: July 13, 2011, 03:56:20 PM » |
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Man, that bike, and all the other Plus X/Xtol shots are s-h-a-r-p. What a great lens (of which I have an under-used copy)!
James
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NancyB
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« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2011, 09:03:43 AM » |
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Okay, I want that Triumph here right now!!
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Look and think before opening the shutter. The heart and mind are the true lens of the camera.
- Yousuf Karsh
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Kalkadan
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« Reply #3 on: July 30, 2011, 06:42:27 PM » |
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Bill - just been having a wonderful time browsing your Thruxton shots. Always wanted one of those, and a TR4!
I was admiring the daisies and the way the Plus X performed in your hands with the VC 35/2.5 when I noticed that I was looking at some Legacy Pro 400 shots. Went back to check, and yes I could notice a difference compared to the Plus X. Both are very nice, just different (and it cheered me up considerably because I have a swag of Legacy Pro in 100 and 400 to get through).
The one constant in this impressive array is yourself and Xtol 1+1. I have never used Xtol. How do you rate it over say D76 and the Ilford developers? Could you give me your development specs. for the Xtol?
before I forget: particularly noticed the shot "King looking East" with the tram. Mostly in shadow but so well exposed. Did you meter and shoot for the shadow? or did you get such a good rendition due to some technique in development? I'd like to be able to do that in a situation which might otherwise have given an awful contrasty photo.
many thanks
Dan
P.S. hey Bill, one other thing - when you get time, no rush. Your scans seem spot on. Do you do them yourself?
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« Reply #4 on: August 08, 2011, 02:25:18 PM » |
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Hi Dan,
Xtol 1+1 is my usual go to developer and I find at that particular dilution I get full box speed, same as Tmax 1+4 pretty much though they are different as developers.
Now comparing that to say D-76/ID-11 and other Ilford developers is comparing apples and bananas to an extent. I love ID-11 and just picked up a 5L box of the stuff. I love HC-110 with HP5 rated 250 to 320 ISO a quick five minutes sometimes is good when I don't have time to stand develop and it's a great combo.
My Legacy Pro 400 stock is winding down, same goes for Kodak Plus X as my medium speed film as I bulk load. Going forward I have 200' of Tri-x and 200' Ilford HP5 and 100' of Delta 100. What I learned to do over the years is master a few films and developers so just in case one does not become available due to a supply issue, it won't be the end of the universe. I think long haul I am shooting mostly Ilford and Fomapan film for black and white. I get great results from both companies.
As for scanning, I do it myself as well however the Thruxton shot was done via my old windows based laptop, my latest posting is with my Macbook Pro and Vuescan software which to be honest I'm still getting the hang of. In fact if there are some Vuescan gurus around here i would love to pick your brains.
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« Reply #5 on: August 08, 2011, 05:41:55 PM » |
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Great b&w photos. Such a wide variety of subjects, lighting etc. and they all work out well-- impressive.
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« Reply #6 on: August 08, 2011, 09:57:03 PM » |
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I have not been on a bike since the 80s when I sold my 75 Triumph 750 Bonnie that was chopped long fork. I have had and sold a few since then but never rode them as I lost the thrill in those days..... Oh well maybe when I am 90 I will think about them again.
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Film photography and the Soviet Union are not dead. Just downsized.
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