I agree with Bruce's line of thought here. Yes, it's critical to have your focus point accurate for scanning and obviously you need a sharp piece of film. Having said that, viewing a scanned image...
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I agree with Bruce's line of thought here. Yes, it's critical to have your focus point accurate for scanning and obviously you need a sharp piece of film. Having said that, viewing a scanned image...
Bryan - Thanks!
Brooklyn, Just for grins, I'm wanted to show an example of a recent scan. This can be printed ~28" on the long side at 300dpi. I personally would have no problems printing at...
I've had the G4050 since it came out and have scanned 100's of color transparencies (mostly in the Velvia family.) I scan normally at 1200, 2400 if I need anything bigger than a 20" print. I don't...
Another positive vote for FDI. Multiple orders. Had one large frame where the tolerance between the frame and matching acrylic didn't fit. As others have experienced, the replaced both, no...
Leigh, of course - the ramp is a flat surface. That building at the end of the ramp though... the plane of focus will only slice through that building and so technically you can not get the entire...
Maybe I missed someone's answer already, but it seems to me that the simple answer to this question is being missed. Other than photographing a perfectly flat surface and having everything perfectly...
Newmoon,
Along with Drew and some others, I consider myself a YOsemite "local" but still just about 3hrs away. ;-) Reading your criteria, in my opinion that leaves you with 2 seasonal options,...
Boinzo,
Sounds like a great trip. Sure wish I had 3 weeks to piddle around the American west... as it is I'll just have to settle on 3hr drives to Yosemite a few times a year... ;-)
Speaking...
I'll second the idea of Oatman. It's a tourist attraction with the big draw the wild burros that roam the main street. But the outlying areas have potential if you like old, run-down ghost town like...
I don't know if anyone has addressed this part of the process, but the issue goes beyond just getting the film lined up in the holder. There's also the scanning process. There is really NO way that...
Bob, I've only used Photoshop for the stitching (File>automate>photomerge, with CS4.) I can't speak for other software like AutoPan pro or others. Remember to have plenty of overlap between...
Bob, In addition to what John wrote, I do believe one gets <better> detail. In other words, stitching 5 images using a 300mm lens will result in more detail(more film surface area) than if you...
John Sanderson - That is one awesome image! I can only imagine exploring the detail in a large print.
I've only done a handful of 4x5 stitches and they can be done. The first below is a 5-image...
Outstanding image Mr. H.!
This is true only if you've made it all the way to the Park entrance on 120 and had to turn around. If you're down in the San Joaquin Valley, say half way between 120 and 140, it's less than...
Thanks! It's 3 vertical images using a 210. Here's the unprocessed stitch. So actually when I said overlap, not only do you need overlap between the frames, you need extra space above and below to...
First of all, no shame in 4x5 land as far as I'm concerned... :)
Stitching can be done and can turn out quite well. I agree with Lenny's points. the trouble is in the curvature of the film -...
+1 Bruce. I have the same approach. There is always something, it's just a matter of finding and "seeing" it.
Lon
Great topic, enjoyed the work so far. Recently spent some time in Bodie so why not post this one. Subject is the chair really, but taken through a window, through a doorway and includes a door, so...
Andrew,
You didn't specifically mention if the tree was vertical, or laying down like a piece of driftwood. I'm assuming from your comments though that the tree is vertical. If that's the case, a...
I used a numbering system by cutting notches in the flap of the film holder. JB Harlin documents the technique here. Should work great for negatives. The only issue I have in using color...
Harley, didn't you call this "Dream Coupe?" Great title, but is it a coupe? :rolleyes: I'm no car aficionado. But I do love imagery and this one is certainly dreamy and I love it. Amazing how...
Great thread. Is this like a confessional? Oops, sorry, please disregard the reference...
Recently returned from a great trip to the Sierra and the Sonora Pass with Harley and Preston although...
Agreed, +1 for FrameDestination. Good experience for me so far with very responsive customer service. Ordered 8 large frames. One of them was off just enough that the acrylic didn't fit properly. ...
Didn't want to name names Preston... now you've done it! :D
Mike,
Me and a couple other brain dead old farts from this forum will be up there a week from Wednesday. If we stop by the gallery, as we often do, we'll drop in and say hi. And if you happen to...
David,
Vaughn touched on something I was thinking about. Who says the shed is level and frame is vertical? From the looks of the ground, paver stones, etc. I'm guessing the owner probably didn't...
Damn, I was almost tricked in to trying E100VS!
Yeah David, I don't expect new film to drop in price either - given the concept of supply and demand... ;-)
I'm secretly hoping to find a stash of outdated film that I can get on the cheap,...
Understanding the ever-changing LF film market and availability of color transparency film, I'm still always looking for the best deal. I had been purchasing outdated film from ultrafineonline.com...
Thought I would toss this in to the mix. Not too often you associate fences and Yosemite...
Great images so far on this topic.
http://www.lonoveracker.com/images2/36078sv.jpg
Lon
My immediate thought was heck no. But curiosity got me and I just pulled out my Chamonix to check. Sure enough, if you reverse mounted with recessed board such that the front of the lens stand was...
Thanks Roger and Jan. Glad to know this and the contest features will continue. Sure didn't want to submit and pay for something that was going away...
Tx,
Lon
Does anyone have any info about the magazine? I do know it's sister publication of B&W Magazine. The website of the Color mag doesn't have any contact or subscription info.
I was considering...
Mike,
The best suggestion I have for Yosemite that time of year is to delay your trip for 2 weeks. Typically, the very end of October and the 1st week or so of November are best for fall color. ...
Until the Spot Healing tool became available (I'm still on CS3) I used to use the Dust-Scratches-arthistory method and I still think its a viable method, especially with big skies or backgrounds or...
John,
I can't say for sure about March, but I can tell you about early May. Light DOES hit Happy Isles, and I want to say as early as 9:30am or so. Probably later in May. But the sun will hit...
Joel, when did you sneak this in here? ;-) Wonderful imagery and portfolio. What may get lost - at least for those who didn't read the intro... is that this is the result of dedicating 2010 to b&w...
Hey Jeffrey - nice winter image. Even looks familiar? Can't figure out why though ;)
I think Yosemite after a winter snow storm defines the term "winter wonderland." This is from Jan 2010. ...
Preston is absolutely correct. If you're not familiar driving in snow and especially icy conditions you should do the safe thing.
It's true I've never used chains in the valley, but I also drove...