Holga/Lomo Side Challenge - IMAGES!

Sigma 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical HF for Pentax

11/08/2009 07:02:51 AM · #26

I've just bought a twin lens reflex camera in kit form. All the instructions are in Japanese, of course, but I'm looking forward to putting it together when I have time. ;-Þ

paynekj

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

11/08/2009 11:28:36 AM · #27

I'll keep things ticking over with another from the Rover:

This weekend I've started putting a film through an Agiflash, as seen in my Photographing Photographers entry

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11/08/2009 09:36:40 PM · #28

Originally posted by Melethia:

By the way, when Brian sent me my camera, he wrote "cheap plastic camera" on the customs form. The guys in our mail room got a kick out of that, because they've also seen all my boxes from B&H... figured I'd downsized/downgraded since retiring. :-)

Ha! I forgot about that. For the others, when Deb produced the lame excuse that she didn't have a toy camera, I PM'ed her and offered to send her one. The camera I sent her is pictured here with a brief description. Around this time, I had just picked up the Photoflex camera that I've been using, and noticed they were very similar, probably from the same manufacturer. So I had one to spare. To insure no further delays, I even sent her film.

I can't wait to see what you get!

Sarah (

salmiakki), yes, good idea. Let's plan on going through December. I suggested that somewhere else, as we seem to have some people gradually developing interest, getting gear, etc.

Here's another one from the Photoflex. I saved what I think is the best shot for last, and will upload it Monday or Tuesday. Also, the Smena 8m pictures I got back today look more promising than the first roll, so look for those soon as well.

Pug-H

Sigma 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical HF for Pentax

11/09/2009 06:52:12 AM · #29

Well, here's the camera I put together. It remains to be seen what the results will be, photo-wise.

tph1

Fujifilm X-T1

Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 OIS

11/09/2009 07:25:49 AM · #30

Well, my first roll of 35 mm shot through my converted Holga 120N did not turn out so well. I taped over the film counter window, but apparently not well enough. Used Kodak 400 color film here, developed in Rodinal with a splash of color developer added for good measure. Never tried that before, don't think I will again. Focal point is the branches in front, intended to focus on the building. v500 scan as color negative.

halopes

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II

11/09/2009 08:28:53 PM · #31

While I don't finish my current Black Devil film roll, I thought I could share a roll developed in late October.

Iraklis

Nikon D90

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

11/10/2009 09:22:55 AM · #32

Ok, so got my 35mm film back...

they weren't able to scan much. As it was taken with a holga it read it as a panoramic, so butchered most of my crappy shots... then they didn't scan them all... here is one they didnt for which I took a shot of the negative and inverted in PS...I'm sure there is a better waty of doing this as the paper texture is apparrent and it is blue.

: )

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

11/10/2009 09:38:41 AM · #33

Originally posted by Iraklis:

have you looked into a flatbed scanner that can do negatives? some of them really aren't that expensive. for holga shots, and sprocket holes, try to find one that comes with a medium format film holder. or you could just put the negatives flat on the glass with a piece of glass on top of them. look out for newton rings though ;)

also, when i got my sprocket hole shots developed at the drug store, i told them specifically not to cut them or try to print them or anything.

Iraklis

Nikon D90

11/10/2009 09:57:28 AM · #34

Cheers Steef...

X-mas is right around the corner innit? I will prob get one as it will most definitely save me money in the long run.

Oh - If you have any shots you'd like to share please do so!

11/10/2009 10:39:40 AM · #35

i just went through 2 rolls with my holga when i was in central park this weekend. i just need to mix up new chems and develop them. i'm probably going to do it tonight, so hopefully tomorrow or so i'll have some new shots to share. i have a bunch of old stuff on flickr if you're interested in poking around... Film Collection. i think there's some stuff missing in there though :(

paynekj

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

11/10/2009 10:56:31 AM · #36

Originally posted by Iraklis:

... I took a shot of the negative and inverted in PS...I'm sure there is a better waty of doing this as the paper texture is apparrent and it is blue.

I photo my negatives, as a film scanner that takes medium format seems a bit expensive for something I'd only get occasional use out of. I use a cardboard box lined with white paper about 1 metre behind the negative and point a flash gun at it.

You should be a able to google up a PS action/tutorial to do the colour correction. We've been having a discussion about doing this in Gimp over on Meet The Gimp Forum, where this link was posted, but to summarise it involves picking a black-point and white-point and applying curves to the colour channels.

Apparently the process has been patented

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tph1

Fujifilm X-T1

Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 OIS

11/10/2009 04:09:23 PM · #37

I am in a bit of a funk as far as inspiration goes... It will pass I hope.

Found some old bulbs to try out the flash on my Polaroid 340.

11/10/2009 08:06:07 PM · #38

Pug-H

Sigma 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical HF for Pentax

11/11/2009 06:02:04 AM · #39

I got my first film processed today. I didn't make any double exposures. ;-Þ

Iraklis

Nikon D90

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

11/11/2009 06:21:07 AM · #40

Originally posted by paynekj:

Originally posted by Iraklis:

... I took a shot of the negative and inverted in PS...I'm sure there is a better waty of doing this as the paper texture is apparrent and it is blue.

I photo my negatives, as a film scanner that takes medium format seems a bit expensive for something I'd only get occasional use out of. I use a cardboard box lined with white paper about 1 metre behind the negative and point a flash gun at it.

You should be a able to google up a PS action/tutorial to do the colour correction. We've been having a discussion about doing this in Gimp over on Meet The Gimp Forum, where this link was posted, but to summarise it involves picking a black-point and white-point and applying curves to the colour channels.

Apparently the process has been patented

Cheers! I will check these links out...

11/11/2009 11:29:51 AM · #41

took my holga to central park last weekend. there was a guy blowing giant bubbles with this contraption made from 2 sticks and some rope. it was pretty awesome. this was my favorite shot of the day. i put a few more in my portfolio if you'd like to poke around.

11/11/2009 02:04:19 PM · #42

also, just curious, for the purposes of this thread, are shots from my polaroid one step acceptable?

11/11/2009 08:07:43 PM · #43

ok, i developed the other roll i took in central park. these photos actually happened before the previous ones. these are my 3 favs from the roll :)

her nickname is "c-monster"... that'll clear up any confusion on the title of the 3rd pic ;)

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

11/11/2009 09:57:05 PM · #44

Originally posted by Steef:

also, just curious, for the purposes of this thread, are shots from my polaroid one step acceptable?

No serious photographer would use one of those. So go for it!

krnodil

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

11/11/2009 09:59:38 PM · #45

Originally posted by bvy:

Originally posted by Steef:
also, just curious, for the purposes of this thread, are shots from my polaroid one step acceptable?

No serious photographer would use one of those. So go for it!

thanks for the chuckle :)

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

11/11/2009 10:00:19 PM · #46

lol thanks =)

krnodil

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

11/12/2009 09:46:46 PM · #47

2 pics of the same scene, different levels of manipulation

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paynekj

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

11/13/2009 04:13:15 AM · #48

I've put a film through the Agiflash:

I was experimenting with the development, trying a longer time in a more dilute developer to see if there was any difference in grain/shadow detail but the negatives came out looking a little thin.

tph1

Fujifilm X-T1

Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 OIS

11/13/2009 03:16:23 PM · #49