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05-10-2012
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michaelm6 is offline
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New to film/Leica
Hi everyone,
I just dumped all of my digital gear (Canon 5D Mark 2, 35L, lighting..etc) to jump into the world of film. I wanted photography to be fun again - and I wanted to learn to slow down and think a little more. Savor capturing something. Its so easy to just click click click with digital. Its so...cheap. Film seems to make you work for it a little more.
I picked up an absolutely mint black M6 last week and just got a Zeiss 50 Planar. I'm through my first roll and I'm really enjoying myself. This seems to be an interesting forum - I look forward to some discussing and hopefully learning quite a bit.
Michael
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05-10-2012
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Trigger finger
kshapero is offline
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U done good
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05-10-2012
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Dave
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Welcome, you have done just like so many of us have!
Good kit, M6 and a Planar is fantastic way to go.
Enjoy the process, that's why I do it.
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05-10-2012
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anu L ogy is offline
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I did almost the exact same thing. I had a MkII when it first came out for like a month. I sold it and have been using film ever since.
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05-10-2012
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michaelm6 is offline
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Thanks guys. It feels really fulfilling to scan some negatives and find out what I've got.
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05-10-2012
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michaelm6 is offline
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Its funny - I got a little tired of the 'perfection' inherent in clean digital files. Even at higher ISOs. It began to feel sort of clinical. And it seemed too easy. I was spending a lot of time and energy trying to inject warmth and soul into my images. I think this will be more fun.
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I did almost the exact same thing. I had a MkII when it first came out for like a month. I sold it and have been using film ever since.
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05-10-2012
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welcome and wish you happy shooting.
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05-10-2012
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Your story sounds familiar to the gear resumé of many here... enjoy your new photo life!  |
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05-10-2012
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John Lawrence is offline
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Welcome from me too.
Have fun with the M6 and planar.
John
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05-10-2012
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BobYIL is offline
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Welcome to the forum.. A new beginning thru a wise move. If you want a more enjoyable film adventure then start considering to do your own developing. Scanners are not issue anymore.
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05-10-2012
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Personal Photography
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Welcome to the post-digital-film-photography-practitioner group.
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05-10-2012
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Poppers is offline
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I've done the same. Except I opted for the Zeiss Biogon 35 F2 to go with an M6
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05-10-2012
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michaelm6 is offline
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Thanks everyone! I will be developing my own film soon. I already got an Epson V500 and I've done a little scanning.
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Welcome to the forum.. A new beginning thru a wise move. If you want a more enjoyable film adventure then start considering to do your own developing. Scanners are not issue anymore.
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05-10-2012
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Congratulations on the acquisition of the M6 and Planar!
. . . . . and welcome to the forum.
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05-10-2012
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Given that the Planar is quite contrasty, a good first approach would be, to use Tri X (or Arista Premium 400 which is the same film), shoot at EI 250, and develop on the short side in either D76 1+1, or if you prefer a liquid developer, DD-X 1+9. Both should work with 10 mins in 20 deg C. However, I have bad news for you - a flatbed scanner will not give you acceptable quality, therefore try to get a dedicated film scanner with a real resolution of at least 3000dpi, otherwise you would be killing the advantage of a sharp lens.
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05-10-2012
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Yes, welcome to the forum and enjoy your new equipment. And fine equipment it is, too!
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05-10-2012
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You seem to have the right mindset to enjoy your new equipment choice. It isn't better than digital, just different.
All of us have discovered this and have likely shared your experience of (re)discovering the joys of film.
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05-11-2012
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welcome Michael, enjoy the camera and forum
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05-11-2012
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Welcome to the forum and enjoy the process as it unfolds for you, there is something tangible about it that's hard to put into words.
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05-11-2012
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Welcome! Sounds like you are ready to roll.
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05-11-2012
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Gary Haigh
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Welcome aboard and I look forward to seeing your images.
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05-12-2012
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photocrazy is offline
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Welcome! You may find the film experience very fulfilling. But try to learn some knowledge about film as the lesson for failure in film may be costly. You just can't click and delete like using a digitial.
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05-12-2012
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Teuthida is offline
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Now buy an 8 reel tank, some Rodinal and Fixer and you're home free.
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05-12-2012
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Good combo. The Planar is a fine lens.
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05-12-2012
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Pete B is offline
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It is a good combo but I'm not sure why you didn't wait to get the M9M and new 50 Apo Asph?
Pete
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