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PacificRimJob
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Might as well be time to have a dedicated thread on this. Call it a consolidation if you will (or at least another thread to chat about our artz)

Ask film related questions... Post film related discussion topics... Get stoked on real photography with real cameras with real reels of real film...
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lIllI
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Baltothey make 400h wet plates? who knew, teach us of your sorcery oh Landis

oh and beartooths? are we gonna art on art on art? Cy is gonna be there so we can get him drunk and drunk art


1. Anything can be wet if you try hard enough.

2. Who is Cy?

3. If by art you mean get drunk and play stump, then yes.
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TWoods
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TijmenDalWoods, did you get the battery problem fixed of your OM-1 or do you just use a 1.5v battery?


I use a 1.35 volt battery. They still make them really small for hearing aids. I got it the night before I left for brazil at a walgreens and use little pieces of those foamy ear plugs (they were on the same rack) to keep it in place. Works like a charm.



#diy
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TijmenDal
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TWoodsI use a 1.35 volt battery. They still make them really small for hearing aids. I got it the night before I left for brazil at a walgreens and use little pieces of those foamy ear plugs (they were on the same rack) to keep it in place. Works like a charm.



#diy


Yeah, I know they still make those, but from what I've heard they are depleted really, really quickly. Never used them myself. What's your experience? From what I've read it sounds like you can shoot 5 rolls with the battery before it dies.
Do you have the Weincell brand ones?
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cydwhit
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lIllI1. Anything can be wet if you try hard enough.

2. Who is Cy?

3. If by art you mean get drunk and play stump, then yes.


I am Cy

I do not art

I do not drunk

This will be interesting.

Haha, Beartooth will be rad
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Bloc_chain
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cydwhitI am Cy

I do not art

I do not drunk

This will be interesting.

Haha, Beartooth will be rad


I don't really drink outside of on3p related events it seems, but MT + beer is inspiring.
11 years ago
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Bloc_chain
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Hiking for some fun by Thomas O'Connell, on Flickr
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TijmenDal
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Dat red filter. What kind do you have?
11 years ago
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Bloc_chain
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8x mc B&W
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Forcillo
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So the camera I have (p30) only takes film with the dx coding on it. What are some good color options for that?
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Bloc_chain
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ForcilloSo the camera I have (p30) only takes film with the dx coding on it. What are some good color options for that?


every single color film made has dx coding
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Laurent.
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Baltoevery single color film made has dx coding


To add on this you can even 'hack' this. If your camera can't change ISO, you can (a bit) for example 400 > 1600 or 3200

Just scratch off the black blocks.

Use the list on wiki as your guide.

(Real hardcore motherfuckers use electrical tape to pick an ISO DX rating)
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cydwhit
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So, I have a bunch of velvia slides I want to digitize, what is the best way to do this? My local photo place wants to charge me 5 bucks a piece, are there any other good options? Thanks!
11 years ago
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PacificRimJob
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Obviously, you need the laser from Tron.

11 years ago
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cwphoto
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I just got my first roll back, shot on my Fed 3 with expired Ektachrome. For my first roll I'm really happy with how it turned out.









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Bloc_chain
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tree shot is dope, which ektachrome?
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cwphoto
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Baltotree shot is dope, which ektachrome?


thank you!

if I'm not mistaken its 100vs but I'll have to double check
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loganimlach
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got my first roll of 120 velvia developed, here are a couple of the scans that they did. can't wait to get the film back to see the negs and scan/edit them myself.



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lIllI
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loganimlach


Huh. So that's what that dilapidated piece of shit is supposed to look like. I've only seen it in the summer.
11 years ago
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jeremy.g
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posted in the photo thread but im dropping it here because it was shot all on 120mm film with a Mamiya6. Portra400 to be exact.

If any of ya'll are interested i would love you guys to check this link out. Just got up on my website a long term project that i travelled for and worked on this entire last academic year. spent first semester in Mexico shooting and traveling and the spring semester developing, scanning, and putting this whole thing together and here it is in full. This is definitely my best work conceptually and the largest series i have done so please check it out!

http://jeremypaulgould.com/albums/13/

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Bloc_chain
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rachel by Thomas O'Connell, on Flickr

Gavin by Thomas O'Connell, on Flickr

neopan 1600 is nice
11 years ago
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jenspod
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TijmenDal


That movie got me interested in film photography.
11 years ago
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jenspod
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My Olympus OM10 just arrived

Came with Zuiko 50mm F 1.8
Promaster Spectrum 7 28mm F 2.8
Hoya PL-CIR saturation filter
Vivitar Skylight A1 UV-filter
Tiffen 85 B&W filter
Fresh battery and original strap

This wonderpack put me back only 35$
11 years ago
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blatt
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Got a few shots that I'm real hyped on from my first roll! Analog's pretty addicting.
11 years ago
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claude01
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so is walgreens a big no no for developing? if so where should i send my rolls to?
11 years ago
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Wheat
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How much is alot for film? I was gonna buy some 35mm velvia 50 36 exposures but the store wanted 18 dollars? Seemed a little steep.
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Bloc_chain
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WheatHow much is alot for film? I was gonna buy some 35mm velvia 50 36 exposures but the store wanted 18 dollars? Seemed a little steep.


thats pretty bad
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TijmenDal
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18 bucks is really bad, but you won't find it for less than 13$ or so probably. In my opinion 35mm chromes aren't really worth it.

On a semi-related note: I have way, way, way too much film.
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Wheat
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Baltothats pretty bad


TijmenDal18 bucks is really bad, but you won't find it for less than 13$ or so probably. In my opinion 35mm chromes aren't really worth it.

On a semi-related note: I have way, way, way too much film.




So what color film would you recommend thats cheap and would work for my ae1p?
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TijmenDal
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Honestly, most color films are good. Kodak Gold can be had for like 3$ a roll and gives really nice tones in my opinion.
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Wheat
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TijmenDalHonestly, most color films are good. Kodak Gold can be had for like 3$ a roll and gives really nice tones in my opinion.


Okay great thanks. Why is it that online at adorama I can get ektar 100 for 6 bucks but at other stores it would be like 23?
11 years ago
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zahava
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WheatOkay great thanks. Why is it that online at adorama I can get ektar 100 for 6 bucks but at other stores it would be like 23?



Welcome to the world of a Canadian film prices. B&H and Adorama are by far the best optipns, cheap shipping with prepaid duty make cros boarder a breese. I never buy film locally, even at my work with my discount its still not worth it unless I'm in a pinch and need a very specific film stock.
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Wheat
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zbphotoWelcome to the world of a Canadian film prices. B&H and Adorama are by far the best optipns, cheap shipping with prepaid duty make cros boarder a breese. I never buy film locally, even at my work with my discount its still not worth it unless I'm in a pinch and need a very specific film stock.


Yeah those prices are fucking garbage. I got the camera for 20$ im not gonna spend another 20 on one single roll of film
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zahava
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WheatYeah those prices are fucking garbage. I got the camera for 20$ im not gonna spend another 20 on one single roll of film


I got my camera for $2000 and I'm still not going to spend another $20 on a roll of film, aha! As Tij said Kodak Gold and Fuji Superia are both great low cost colour films, shouldn't have to pay more than a few bucks for a 24 or 36 frame roll. For B&W Kentmere 400 is pretty cheap, or dash out a little bit more for Tri-X or HP5+.
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Laurent.
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I have 10 rolls I need to scan and edit through but so little time.

I need to assign minions or henchman to do those tasks
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Wheat
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zbphotoI got my camera for $2000 and I'm still not going to spend another $20 on a roll of film, aha! As Tij said Kodak Gold and Fuji Superia are both great low cost colour films, shouldn't have to pay more than a few bucks for a 24 or 36 frame roll. For B&W Kentmere 400 is pretty cheap, or dash out a little bit more for Tri-X or HP5+.



Thanks for the help man!
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TijmenDal
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TijmenDalOn a semi-related note: I have way, way, way too much film.


So how bad is it? I just counted it all, and it's close to 400 rolls of film. 215 rolls of 35mm (75% black and white, 25% chromes) and 180 rolls of medium format (80% chromes).

Looks like it's time to sell about half that. Especially the medium format...
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TijmenDal
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Oh shit. And then I forgot about the box and a half of Fuji C200 I have. 150 rolls. So that brings the grand total to 550+ rolls (counting instant film). God damnit...
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Wheat
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TijmenDalOh shit. And then I forgot about the box and a half of Fuji C200 I have. 150 rolls. So that brings the grand total to 550+ rolls (counting instant film). God damnit...

Got any ektar 100 youll sell me for 35mm?
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erikK
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WheatGot any ektar 100 youll sell me for 35mm?


You should see if Beau Photo in Vancouver will ship it. It's about $7 a roll, by far the best I've been able to find. Gonna have to stock up before I move back to school
http://www.beauphoto.com/frames/filmfrm.html
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TijmenDal
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WheatGot any ektar 100 youll sell me for 35mm?


I'm in Europe, so that really won't be worth it. Sorry.
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Wheat
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erikKYou should see if Beau Photo in Vancouver will ship it. It's about $7 a roll, by far the best I've been able to find. Gonna have to stock up before I move back to school
http://www.beauphoto.com/frames/filmfrm.html


Oh sick thanks alot man
TijmenDalI'm in Europe, so that really won't be worth it. Sorry.


Ahh no worries
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*DUMBCAN*
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TijmenDalSo how bad is it? I just counted it all, and it's close to 400 rolls of film. 215 rolls of 35mm (75% black and white, 25% chromes) and 180 rolls of medium format (80% chromes).

Looks like it's time to sell about half that. Especially the medium format...


I'm game for buying some of the MF off you (I'm in europe). PM me when you're selling
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Laurent.
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Going to shoot at a small scale pretentious undiscovered outdoor music festival, I'm thinking Portra 160..for that carefree hipstervibe. (Don't worry Tri-X is in the bag as well.) Any other suggestion?

Also Tijmen? where can I get it in amsterdam? My two frequently visited shops don't carry Portra for some idiotic reason.
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Bloc_chain
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Push the portra to 800 for super Parker Fitzgerald toned hipster vibe
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TijmenDal
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omnidataGoing to shoot at a small scale pretentious undiscovered outdoor music festival, I'm thinking Portra 160..for that carefree hipstervibe. (Don't worry Tri-X is in the bag as well.) Any other suggestion?

Also Tijmen? where can I get it in amsterdam? My two frequently visited shops don't carry Portra for some idiotic reason.


Foto Den Boer surely has it? That's my favorite shop in town. Otherwise Nivo Schweitzer will.
I never buy film new though, especially expensive films like Portra.
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Laurent.
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TijmenDalFoto Den Boer surely has it? That's my favorite shop in town. Otherwise Nivo Schweitzer will.
I never buy film new though, especially expensive films like Portra.


I also prefer to buy in bulk but I never really use colour so I have nothing in stock.

Also when I quickly need film I'm usually a filthy almost tourist like casual and go to Studio Spui because it´s on route, but they have no Portra.

I completely forget about Nivo, thanks.
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Laurent.
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F5 or F6, that is the question...
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PacificRimJob
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Went to a flea market this morning.

Bought a bucket of expired Ektachrome from 15+ years ago as well as a bunch of random Konica print films...

For 20$. There's like spiderwebs in here and shit. I can't wait to resurrect these and make fun #artz.
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*DUMBCAN*
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DingoSeanWent to a flea market this morning.

Bought a bucket of expired Ektachrome from 15+ years ago as well as a bunch of random Konica print films...

For 20$. There's like spiderwebs in here and shit. I can't wait to resurrect these and make fun #artz.


I have five boxes of 4x5 ektachrome that are about that old... Are they still remotely usable for anything other than looking cool in the fridge?
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TijmenDal
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I doubt it, unless you like heavy, heavy magenta shift.
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