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Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 3 Days Ago
Replies: 99
Views: 1,782
Posted By Mablo
A good part of the 'grain' you see on scanned...

A good part of the 'grain' you see on scanned images is actually not grain at all but scanner induced noise. I'm not a fan of it and sometimes I use "Neat Image" software (the basic version is free)...
Forum: Lomo / Diana / Holga / Pinhole / Polaroids 5 Days Ago
Replies: 20
Views: 692
Posted By Mablo
This is just the right kind of Puzzlespiel I need...

This is just the right kind of Puzzlespiel I need for the long dark winter evenings.
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 15
Views: 501
Posted By Mablo
Some people have taken a $25 Mamiya RB screen and...

Some people have taken a $25 Mamiya RB screen and cut it down to 6x6 size. Myself, I use a Rick Oleson screen but beware that the split image focusing is not for everyone.
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 47
Views: 1,660
Posted By Mablo
I've had a couple of 'Cords which had a slight...

I've had a couple of 'Cords which had a slight problem with the frame counter. One of them took only 10 frames instead of 12 and the other one didn't stop at frame number one when loading a new film....
Forum: Critique / Salon / Picks / Most Views 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 45
Views: 1,185
Posted By Mablo
Robert, throughout the Baltic states and through...

Robert, throughout the Baltic states and through the Nordic countries English is the Lingua Franca. In Russia things change a bit. In Moscow and in Sankt Peterburg a lot of people can speak foreign...
Forum: Critique / Salon / Picks / Most Views 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 45
Views: 1,185
Posted By Mablo
I think Roger meant driving along the main Via...

I think Roger meant driving along the main Via Baltica road the scenery can sometimes be a bit boring. I agree with that but at the same time I'd say that Latvia's and Lithuania's coastline roads are...
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 19
Views: 427
Posted By Mablo
I'm assuming Redleica screens come from the same...

I'm assuming Redleica screens come from the same factory as Rick Oleson screens. The thing is, they all have a split screen which is a love or hate thing. I like it personally. Another option is to...
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 47
Views: 1,660
Posted By Mablo
The red dot shouldn't actually be visible when...

The red dot shouldn't actually be visible when shooting normally but it's not a big deal unless you have a habit of taking unwanted double exposures ;-) The M-X-V lever on the right side is for...
Forum: Critique / Salon / Picks / Most Views 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 45
Views: 1,185
Posted By Mablo
You could also consider driving to Helsinki,...

You could also consider driving to Helsinki, leaving your car here (free parking available) and taking an overnight train to Moscow.
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 47
Views: 1,660
Posted By Mablo
Rolleicord V does have a proper shutter button....

Rolleicord V does have a proper shutter button. Unfortunately it's removable which means a lot of shutter buttons have been lost....
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 47
Views: 1,660
Posted By Mablo
Tony, I'm glad you've found a clean 'Cord V. It's...

Tony, I'm glad you've found a clean 'Cord V. It's a great but sometimes a bit undervalued camera. The right hand focus is really important to me as well. I sold my 3.5F Planar because I couldn't get...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 05-10-2013
Replies: 26
Views: 852
Posted By Mablo
I use orange filter quite often. I'm not so much...

I use orange filter quite often. I'm not so much after increased contrast but I like to darken the sky a little. You need to learn by trial and error when and how to use it. I also might use a...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 05-09-2013
Replies: 14
Views: 955
Posted By Mablo
Martin Zimelka from S.A. has written a thorough...

Martin Zimelka from S.A. has written a thorough article on Rollei 80S (and some other films as well). Recommended reading:

http://www.martinzimelka.com/pages/Rollei_Retro80s.html
Forum: Analog DarkRoom / Printing 05-09-2013
Replies: 7
Views: 259
Posted By Mablo
My thoughts exactly. I have some other SS reels...

My thoughts exactly. I have some other SS reels (35mm and 120) with which the clip is almost useless.
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 05-05-2013
Replies: 12
Views: 573
Posted By Mablo
Ilfotec HC is more or less the same as Kodak...

Ilfotec HC is more or less the same as Kodak HC-110.
Forum: Scale Focus 35's 05-04-2013
Replies: 34
Views: 840
Posted By Mablo
Every Rollei 35 must have a ding somewhere. I'm...

Every Rollei 35 must have a ding somewhere. I'm sure one ding was added in the manufacturing process. German made Rollei 35 is a great buy. I'm envious.
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 05-04-2013
Replies: 19
Views: 2,802
Posted By Mablo
I use Tri-x @ EI 100 on contrasty daylight....

I use Tri-x @ EI 100 on contrasty daylight. There's no reason why the film couldn't take one stop more light if you shorten the developing time a little. Here is one @ EI 100:...
Forum: Fixed Lens RF 05-02-2013
Replies: 5
Views: 1,980
Posted By Mablo
The horizontal focus error of my KAS3 looks...

The horizontal focus error of my KAS3 looks better now, thanks to PhotoMat. I can now use the camera but there is still some vertical focus error left. Any ideas how to DIY adjust it?
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 05-01-2013
Replies: 20
Views: 401
Posted By Mablo
Simply keep an eye on the colour saturation of...

Simply keep an eye on the colour saturation of your negatives. It will give you an advanced warning that your chemicals are becoming weak. It's not like one roll is good and the next one is totally...
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 04-24-2013
Replies: 21
Views: 849
Posted By Mablo
I routinely use f/16 with my Rolleicord V for...

I routinely use f/16 with my Rolleicord V for landscapes. I cannot see signs of diffraction. In theory I'm sure it's there but I cannot see it. I don't think I've ever used f/22 though.
Forum: Photography General Interest 04-07-2013
Replies: 1,274
Views: 87,594
Posted By Mablo
Springtime. Tri-x @100, Xtol 1+1:...

Springtime. Tri-x @100, Xtol 1+1:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8248/8603255493_e4063c6d36_z.jpg
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 04-04-2013
Replies: 94
Views: 3,400
Posted By Mablo
If you check out currency charts from the last...

If you check out currency charts from the last two years you can understand why Japanese exporting companies are in dire straits at the moment. Yen has risen in value and something has to give.
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 04-04-2013
Replies: 49
Views: 3,090
Posted By Mablo
28mm/50mm combo is the one for me. From time to...

28mm/50mm combo is the one for me. From time to time I try to use something longer but fail miserably every time.
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 04-01-2013
Replies: 2,977
Views: 159,809
Posted By Mablo
Konica Autoreflex T3. I have a serious crush on...

Konica Autoreflex T3. I have a serious crush on Hexanon AR lenses.
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 03-30-2013
Replies: 20
Views: 515
Posted By Mablo
Maybe something like Horseman 985. See:...

Maybe something like Horseman 985. See: http://vimeo.com/22200320
Forum: Repair / Camera Care 03-27-2013
Replies: 2
Views: 237
Posted By Mablo
I once had a similar problem with an Autocord. If...

I once had a similar problem with an Autocord. If my memory serves me it had something to do with a slightly worn out shutter trigger mechanism. Nothing you can do about it I'm afraid (unless you are...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 03-22-2013
Replies: 154
Views: 7,025
Posted By Mablo
I'm all ears just handling a HP5+ bulk roll I'm...

I'm all ears just handling a HP5+ bulk roll I'm about to load today. Like Keith I use Xtol and Rodinal but I think I'll try my HP5+ with undiluted Xtol first at box speed and see what it looks...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 03-22-2013
Replies: 35
Views: 1,464
Posted By Mablo
I have a method I call my 'one step jive'. I load...

I have a method I call my 'one step jive'. I load a roll of ISO400 film, dial in 1/250s and f/8 as my base exposure values. Shooting out in daylight if the weather is sunny(ish) I click the shutter...
Forum: Travel 03-21-2013
Replies: 24
Views: 785
Posted By Mablo
If you are going to fly from Lima (sea level) up...

If you are going to fly from Lima (sea level) up to Cusco (2700m) you better be really careful and not walk around a lot for a day or two. I started trekking up to Macchu Picchu the minute the plane...
Forum: Other Digital Advanced Fixed Lens Compacts 03-20-2013
Replies: 54
Views: 1,735
Posted By Mablo
Check out Clas Ohlson store. That is where I buy...

Check out Clas Ohlson store. That is where I buy gaffer tape and all other tapes and also camera batteries etc. I need.
Forum: Other Digital Advanced Fixed Lens Compacts 03-18-2013
Replies: 38
Views: 1,328
Posted By Mablo
DP2 Merrill could make me - a dyed in the wool...

DP2 Merrill could make me - a dyed in the wool film photographer - a digital camera user. The image quality is fascinating.
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 03-17-2013
Replies: 12
Views: 463
Posted By Mablo
We have a lot of snowy landscapes where I come...

We have a lot of snowy landscapes where I come from (sometimes I feel like we don't have anything else...) and I've used to snap photos of them. In my view Bobby's image looks underexposed by at...
Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software 03-17-2013
Replies: 37
Views: 3,756
Posted By Mablo
Johan, a good tip for Canoscan software is to use...

Johan, a good tip for Canoscan software is to use the scanner through Photoshop's "Import" command. You need to install Canon's TWAIN driver for that. First open up Photoshop and then: "File" -...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 03-13-2013
Replies: 4
Views: 338
Posted By Mablo
Current AgfaPhoto Vista Plus is manufactured in...

Current AgfaPhoto Vista Plus is manufactured in Japan by Fuji. I've used the 400 version a lot. It's really good at EI200. You may try to push it one or two stops above EI 200 but don't except too...
Forum: Photography General Interest 03-09-2013
Replies: 45
Views: 1,381
Posted By Mablo
I've had Leica M's and Canon P's because they...

I've had Leica M's and Canon P's because they were cool but at the end of the day I found out rangefinder cameras are not for me. Sold everything and bought a couple of film SLR's instead. I still...
Forum: RFF Polls 03-09-2013
Replies: 31
Views: 1,573
Posted By Mablo
All 400 speed C41 films I overexpose by one stop...

All 400 speed C41 films I overexpose by one stop and expose from the shadows. For 100 speed films I shoot at box speed and just expose from the shadows.
Forum: Point-N-Shoot 03-07-2013
Replies: 7
Views: 1,027
Posted By Mablo
Took a test roll with a C35 AF2 today. It was...

Took a test roll with a C35 AF2 today. It was given to me as a gift when I bought an Autoreflex TC body from someone. The image quality is surprisingly good in my opinion. The film is Tri-x @ EI100,...
Forum: Photography General Interest 03-06-2013
Replies: 132
Poll: 28mm vs 35mm
Views: 8,128
Posted By Mablo
I think 28mm and 50mm lenses make a perfect...

I think 28mm and 50mm lenses make a perfect combination.
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 03-03-2013
Replies: 32
Views: 1,640
Posted By Mablo
There certainly are 3.5F's without a meter. I...

There certainly are 3.5F's without a meter. I just handled one. The 3.5F with Planar lens is my idea of a the best Rolleiflex ever.
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 03-02-2013
Replies: 21
Views: 533
Posted By Mablo
I normally use a bottle opener but sometimes I...

I normally use a bottle opener but sometimes I get lazy and simply smash the nipple side of the canister against the table (in the dark bag of course). The bottom of the canister opens up nicely when...
Forum: Repair / Camera Care 03-01-2013
Replies: 11
Views: 373
Posted By Mablo
Check out Will van Manen in the Netherlands:...

Check out Will van Manen in the Netherlands: http://www.kamera-service.info/
Forum: Travel 03-01-2013
Replies: 7
Views: 324
Posted By Mablo
Alsace is great for biking. You can buy a...

Alsace is great for biking. You can buy a self-guided cycling package with detailed route maps and accommodation. If you want to plan it by yourself just google 'Alsace wine route' (Route du Vin)....
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 02-25-2013
Replies: 28
Views: 803
Posted By Mablo
I, for one, use plastic cassettes. The screw on...

I, for one, use plastic cassettes. The screw on cap will become a valuable feature once you accidentally drop a metal cassette and the top cap opens up and destroys your film.
Forum: Scale Focus 35's 02-18-2013
Replies: 29
Views: 1,318
Posted By Mablo
I've used both cameras (several Trips but just...

I've used both cameras (several Trips but just one Rollei 35 with a Tessar lens) and there's no doubt in my mind that the Rollei gives me much better image quality.
Forum: Lomo / Diana / Holga / Pinhole / Polaroids 02-18-2013
Replies: 175
Views: 23,155
Posted By Mablo
This shot is from my modified Holga pinhole...

This shot is from my modified Holga pinhole camera. A smaller pinhole really makes wonders for the sharpness:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7106/7003065524_9b1638122a_c.jpg
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 02-13-2013
Replies: 15
Views: 652
Posted By Mablo
Very enjoyable article and some gorgeous images....

Very enjoyable article and some gorgeous images. I must admit the images I've seen so far from the Monochrome haven't really blown my hair back but your photos look really good.
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 02-13-2013
Replies: 35
Views: 1,700
Posted By Mablo
Double the price compared to the previous Efke...

Double the price compared to the previous Efke manufactured version and we are in the Ilford products price range. It's not going to work very well for Adox, I'm afraid.
Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software 02-13-2013
Replies: 15
Views: 594
Posted By Mablo
That's what I did by following _exactly_ the...

That's what I did by following _exactly_ the settings you showed above. I hadn't been able to do batch scanning before with Vuescan so I Thank You so much. I can see 'running ants' only around the...
Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software 02-12-2013
Replies: 15
Views: 594
Posted By Mablo
I just tried this with my 8800f and Vuescan. It...

I just tried this with my 8800f and Vuescan. It worked very nicely.

My first impression is Vuescan gets a little bit more out of the negative than Canoscan. I used "Tmax 100", "D76 .55" preset for...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 02-10-2013
Replies: 44
Views: 1,583
Posted By Mablo
Your F100 looks like a battery eater. I can shoot...

Your F100 looks like a battery eater. I can shoot several months, roll after roll, with one set of years old rechargeable Eneloops.
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