MF (6x4.5,6x6,6x7,6x9,6x12) B&W film images sharing

[koraks]

I like the first one in particular, David.
I can't help but wonder about the white spots in that image though; it looks suspiciously like the backing paper damage that I've seen with Rollei Retro 80s as well.

[David Schaller]

Thanks. It's interesting you say that, since I had major problems with a roll of PanF a month ago. I thought it was a problem with my water. I'll check other frames on this roll.

[rich815]

I love this image. Terrific.

[Salmo22]

Sweet shot, Salmo. different level of detail & luminance on each face.

'Had the itch for the SWC & the owners I spoke w/ liked theirs, but the prices went way up & that was the end of the itch. I still get a little itchy over the 40mm.

I love this image. Terrific.

Thanks HiHoSilver and Rich. It has been both challenging and enjoyable to find vignettes of structures the appeal to me. It will be a while before I find an SWC I can afford. Until then, the 500CM and I will just keep plugging along

[rich815]

Thanks HiHoSilver and Rich. It has been both challenging and enjoyable to find vignettes of structures the appeal to me. It will be a while before I find an SWC I can afford. Until then, the 500CM and I will just keep plugging along

I too lust over an SWC. In the meantime I found a nice CLA'd Zeiss Distagon T✻ 40mm f/4 CF FLE for under $950 USD. While there's lots of debate over this lens and the SWC's 38mm Biogon I find the 40 to be wonderful and both have their benefits. I'd love to see what you can do with the 40mm.

Decent write up here: http://www.kenrockwell.com/hasselblad/40mm-f4-cf.htm

[Salmo22]

I too lust over an SWC. In the meantime I found a nice CLA'd Zeiss Distagon T✻ 40mm f/4 CF FLE for under $950 USD. While there's lots of debate over this lens and the SWC's 38mm Biogon I find the 40 to be wonderful and both have their benefits. I'd love to see what you can do with the 40mm.

Decent write up here: http://www.kenrockwell.com/hasselblad/40mm-f4-cf.htm

I've often thought of adding the 40mm Distagon. I'm sure it is a fine lens and think much of the debate between it and the 38mm Biogon can be considered typical photographer hair-splitting. That being said, I have always admired the singular function and design of the SWC with its fixed 38mm Biogon. An alternative would be for me to use my SWC money to get into a 4x5 setup. Over two decades ago I had a Wista 45SP and a couple of lenses. Like a lot of my equipment, it was eventually sold or traded for something "better" - I can't even remember for what. When I'm trying to shoot buildings and structures these days, the notion of having those swings and tilts seems darn nice - not to mention those big negatives

BTW Rich, another wonderful tree image.

[Darko Pozar]

Many Sunsets by Darko Pozar, on Flickr



Zeiss Super Ikonta
75mm Tessar Lens
Kodak TriX 400 120

[David Schaller]

More developing. This is FP4 in the Rollei. Swift Diamond River, northern NH.

[RSalles]

Superb, Dave, I just feel I'm there, looking at with my B+W glasses,

Cheers,

Renato

[David Schaller]

Thanks Renato. The place itself is a special one to me.