If Zomb-E bokeh was good on the crop-sensor, it’s great on film… Continue reading “Porta 400 and the Zomb-E”
Porta 400 and the LensBaby
Some months ago—April, actually—before I went down the Raw Convertor rabbit hole, I burned a roll of Kodak Porta 400 testing out some of the toy/art/fun lenses in my stable.
I loaded the film first, likely in late March or so, but forgot what was in the camera when I decided to test these lenses… had I remembered, I probably would’ve run these tests with a somewhat cheaper film.* But since I didn’t know anything about the Porta, a week or two with three different lenses was as good a workout as any. Continue reading “Porta 400 and the LensBaby”
Compare/Contrast (4)
And not so on-the-heels of the last one, here’s another. With this one, I’m going to pause for a bit and move on to other things, InshaAllah. Continue reading “Compare/Contrast (4)”
Compare/Contrast (3)
Hot on the heels of the recent, failed attempt, here’s another one. Apologies, maybe, but I was having just too much fun I guess. Continue reading “Compare/Contrast (3)”
Compare/Contrast (2)
Well, it took me long enough.
And, interestingly, I got similar results this time too: heavy handed, overcooked, garish. It’s too easy to go too far on a tiny little screen, methinks. Continue reading “Compare/Contrast (2)”
First outing with the Graphic View 4×5
Several months ago, Alex (Dad) gave me his Graphic View 4×5. I’ve used it as a subject a couple of times, but it otherwise languished, wrapped in plastic, precariously balanced on top of the file cabinet since the day I brought it home.
Friday, Alex called to tell me that he found some film holders and film while cleaning up his garage or closet or something, and invited me to come visit him at work and pick them up.
So I did. Continue reading “First outing with the Graphic View 4×5”
Rollei Digibase CN-200 (4) – Random Thoughts
I’ll just put it right out there: I like the look I get from the Digibase. It’s not all brilliance, but it’s a good film, with good sharpness, contrast, color, and saturation. Plus, the polyester base means I can ‘scan’ it without needing color correction.
It’s a shame that it’s discontinued. Continue reading “Rollei Digibase CN-200 (4) – Random Thoughts”