Now I’ve started scanning film, I’m having trouble stopping. The other day I found out a file of old negatives in my darkroom, shot mostly with my old Mamyia C330 on 120 Tri-X. I’d forgotten they existed, so it was a nice surprise. I’m now in the process of scanning and editing them. This should keep me busy for the most of lockdown, at any rate!
Here are a few so far, all of which were shot in 2008:
Old man at the bottom of the steps.
I like this old tree, it has plenty of character. It’s at the bottom of the steps, up to Mnt. Joy. 2008.
Mamiya C330, 80mm lense, Kodak Tri-X 400, Xtol 1+1, 8 minutes with 4 minute pre-soak, Canoscan 8800f and Vuescan x64, Edited in Exposure X5.Steps… lots of bloody steps.
These are the side steps up to Mnt. Joy. 2008.
Mamiya C330, 80mm lense, Kodak Tri-X 400, Xtol 1+1, 8 minutes with 4 minute pre-soak, Canoscan 8800f and Vuescan x64, Edited in Exposure X5.Parkhurst Trees 1
Mamiya C330, 80mm lense, Kodak Tri-X 400, Xtol 1+1, 8 minutes with 4 minute pre-soak, Canoscan 8800f and Vuescan x64, Edited (barely) in Exposure X5.
Also, today’s film scanning music is provided by The Black Keys 🙂
So, last time I said that I didn’t know how to scan film properly. Well, I’m not saying that I now know how to do it properly, but after 2 days of going through old negatives I’m getting a feel for it. Vuescan is now a friend.
I’m surprised by how many scans I like, for negatives I’d forgotten all about. I suppose they got developed, given the once over and then I went on to other shiny things.
Taken with my Diana F+, Ilford Hp5+ @ 400, Ilfotec DD-X 1+4 at 20C for 9 mins. Canoscan 8800f and Vuescan x64, Edited in Exposure X5.
It has however, given me a new taste for film photography again. I love the results I get from my Zeiss Ikon Nettar. A lovely little camera. It doesn’t lend itself to quick photography, but that’s not necessarily bad thing. Also, the Diana F+ is a bit of fun. In some ways, medium format is where it’s at for me, being the middle ground between small negatives and really bloody heavy cameras!
I’d love to do some more street photography, with film. For me, it’s a matter of confidence. I can take photos of people walking away from me, no probs, but if they’re heading in my direction, I chicken out!
Taken with my Diana F+, Ilford Hp5+ @ 400, Ilfotec DD-X 1+4 at 20C for 9 mins. Canoscan 8800f and Vuescan x64, Edited in Exposure X5.
I also can’t forget my old friend, the lensbaby. It adds a new approach to street photography, isolating a subject. I also lament the fact that my Petzval 55 MK II is a Z mount lense. It’s great on my Z6, but I’d love to be able to use it on my f100. That would be fun!
Anyway, I’ll be shooting more film and scanning it now. Once my darkroom is up and running again (I’ve not really been in the mood to sort it out) lith printing will resume too. I’ll finish with one last scan:
Up Close And Personal 