safe haven for tiny formats

[scheinfluger_77]

Just blowing some film on a somewhat nippy winter afternoon (at least, for south GA).
Shot with Agfa Optima 160 35mm film adapted into a 6x12 back, Chamonix 45n1, Nikkor 90mm and Schneider 58mm XL (clearly not LF ):

This is pretty neat, can you share your technique?

[Jmarmck]

Just blowing some film on a somewhat nippy winter afternoon (at least, for south GA).
Shot with Agfa Optima 160 35mm film adapted into a 6x12 back, Chamonix 45n1, Nikkor 90mm and Schneider 58mm XL (clearly not LF ):

Bryan I really like that second one. Just the small splash of color from the dead leaves really adds to the shot.

[Corran]

Thanks guys!

It's really a simple trick. 120 -> 35mm adapters can be found on eBay from various sellers, usually in limited quantities (I never can find the same ones twice). Here's a rougher looking set then mine:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/35mm-to-120-.../111538415133?

Those look a little too fat to work well in most cameras but you get the idea. I have two sets of those, and put them in my Horseman 6x12 back. I use a second empty bulk-load cartridge to wind the 35mm into, which allows me to rotate new film into the back as I shoot if I want. The results are really quite good even shooting at typical f/22 and similar apertures.

I should take some pictures next time I setup/load the back and post it on my blog but I hope that gives you a clear idea of what I do. Good luck!

My favorite shots are with my 38XL or 47XL lenses at hyperfocal. I can shoot them hand-held. Fun for casual snapshots and such (I use a 12mm viewfinder from the Voigtlander 12mm f/5.6 to kinda frame). I'd like to build (or have made) a tiny cone to shoot those lenses (the Travelwide will be too long, if you are thinking about that camera) without anything but the back. Would be much lighter.

[Scott Schroeder]

Canon A-1 50/1.4; delta 100 at 50; dev in Rollo Pyro. To print, strong lith chems and a tad of lpd. On fomatone

[Tin Can]

Thanks guys!

It's really a simple trick. 120 -> 35mm adapters can be found on eBay from various sellers, usually in limited quantities (I never can find the same ones twice). Here's a rougher looking set then mine:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/35mm-to-120-.../111538415133?

Those look a little too fat to work well in most cameras but you get the idea. I have two sets of those, and put them in my Horseman 6x12 back. I use a second empty bulk-load cartridge to wind the 35mm into, which allows me to rotate new film into the back as I shoot if I want. The results are really quite good even shooting at typical f/22 and similar apertures.

I should take some pictures next time I setup/load the back and post it on my blog but I hope that gives you a clear idea of what I do. Good luck!

My favorite shots are with my 38XL or 47XL lenses at hyperfocal. I can shoot them hand-held. Fun for casual snapshots and such (I use a 12mm viewfinder from the Voigtlander 12mm f/5.6 to kinda frame). I'd like to build (or have made) a tiny cone to shoot those lenses (the Travelwide will be too long, if you are thinking about that camera) without anything but the back. Would be much lighter.

Very nice Bryan. Thanks for the link. I bought 2 set's ~$15 delivered from UK. If they are too fat, I will turn them down.

[Corran]

Cool, glad I could help. I do need to take photos of the loading and usage of the adapters - I always get lots of interest and questions. Hope to see some images when you get yours!

[Corran]

I've been photographing these two for several years now. It's really nice to establish client relationships to the point where taking photographs of their kids is super easy because they know you and it's very relaxed.

Leica M9, Cosina-Voigtlander 85mm f/3.5 APO-Lanthar (S-mount + Amedeo adapter), wide-open, w/ fill-flash:

[Kav]

Just blowing some film on a somewhat nippy winter afternoon (at least, for south GA).
Shot with Agfa Optima 160 35mm film adapted into a 6x12 back, Chamonix 45n1, Nikkor 90mm and Schneider 58mm XL (clearly not LF ):

Man these are really cool. I love the sprocket holes

I like shooting with Nikon's 35mm f1.8G DX lens on a full frame camera.


And a shot of the moonlight over the ocean with some P3200

[andreios]

I went to Mt. Athos and took a Rollei with me.


Wounded Church by andreios, on Flickr


One of the last... by andreios, on Flickr

Lith prints on Fomatone and Varycon, respectively.
You may view the whole series here: From the Holy Mountain.

[Peter De Smidt]

Kav, the moonlit ocean shot is terrific.
Andreios, "one of the last" is outstanding. The composition, tonality and image color are all very appealing.