February 2013 portraits

[bracan]

Here we go!
For start myself on Polaroid 55, Sinar C4x5 and Rodenstock Sironar 240mm f5,6 at f8. Quick autotest

[dizzzyg44]

Nice!

I'm so jealous that your polas have been giving you good spreads! I have some 55 in the fridge though I fear it may be suffering the same fate as all my 72 which are dried up. I'm a bit afraid to test them (need to get the stuff to clear it anyways)...

Keep them coming Bracan!

[bracan]

Thnx Dizzy!
Dont be afraid. Longer you wait, pods will be more dry

[jcoldslabs]

...need to get the stuff to clear it anyways...

You can just rinse the T55 negatives in water to clear them. It takes longer, but it works fine. Don't wait!

Jonathan

[benrains]

noelle

Century Studio 10A w/8x10 back
Wollensak Raptar 11 7/8" / 4.5
Ilford HP5 Plus / Adonal 1+50

[benrains]

Here we go!
For start myself on Polaroid 55, Sinar C4x5 and Rodenstock Sironar 240mm f5,6 at f8. Quick autotest

Great lighting and tonality on this. I don't think I'll ever truly recover from the death of the original Polaroid materials.

[eduardtoader]

Here comes Magrethe on 5x7" strips. TMAX film.

[bracan]

noelle

Century Studio 10A w/8x10 back
Wollensak Raptar 11 7/8" / 4.5
Ilford HP5 Plus / Adonal 1+50

Here comes Magrethe on 5x7" strips. TMAX film.

Thanks Ben! I enjoy your work.

Beautiful work Eduard.

[bracan]

Sorry for same image, but this time negative of above Polaroid 55, just to see difference

[jcoldslabs]

This time negative of above Polaroid 55, just to see difference.

How do you expose your expired Type 55? I ask because I am either able to get a properly exposed positive with a grossly underexposed negative, or a properly exposed negative with an overexposed positive. You manage to get both exposed well at the same time. Magic!

Jonathan