In reply to Post #2534
I like that beetle shot, I find something similar occasionally but with a iridescent blue green colour but it's difficult to get an angle to bring out the colours, usually just looking black
Had a play with a 70-200 f4 the other day, focus worked really well so I'm back to looking for a 150-600, too late for the peregrines now as the chicks have moved on but hey ho
Might even make a few quid in trading a couple of lenses by the look of it.
Olympus announced that a longer macro lens is under development yesterday, I don't know what to think of that, I'd be all over a 100mm macro but I suspect it won't happen
Should get my kit back from Dorset this week, I'll have the flash power to set up the cross polarised rig then
I like that beetle shot, I find something similar occasionally but with a iridescent blue green colour but it's difficult to get an angle to bring out the colours, usually just looking black
Had a play with a 70-200 f4 the other day, focus worked really well so I'm back to looking for a 150-600, too late for the peregrines now as the chicks have moved on but hey ho
Might even make a few quid in trading a couple of lenses by the look of it.
Olympus announced that a longer macro lens is under development yesterday, I don't know what to think of that, I'd be all over a 100mm macro but I suspect it won't happen
Should get my kit back from Dorset this week, I'll have the flash power to set up the cross polarised rig then
In reply to Post #2536
What direction are you taking - carpy camo or maybe a nice bit of 70's Formica?
What direction are you taking - carpy camo or maybe a nice bit of 70's Formica?
In reply to Post #2537
I like the idea of removing the hotshot, self timer and engravings. I might have to practice on a spare top plate first. I really loved the look of the Leica Monochrome Stealth Edition so I would like to emulate that with matte black paint.
I like the idea of removing the hotshot, self timer and engravings. I might have to practice on a spare top plate first. I really loved the look of the Leica Monochrome Stealth Edition so I would like to emulate that with matte black paint.
In reply to Post #2538
I do love the idea of getting an old film camera, an om1 or similar, but I really wouldn't have a clue what to do with the film. Small bits I've read on developing look like an ecological disaster zone with the chemicals involved.
That site does look useful
I do love the idea of getting an old film camera, an om1 or similar, but I really wouldn't have a clue what to do with the film. Small bits I've read on developing look like an ecological disaster zone with the chemicals involved.
That site does look useful
In reply to Post #2539
I've never developed at home and don't even have the kit to do it anymore. I always had the facility at work and could make use of their recovery systems even if I was using my own developer. If you are talking tiny amounts then it probably makes more sense to send it off for dev and scan rather then buying tanks and chemistry. You could try the instant coffee method but you will still be flushing silver down the drain.
There are plenty of places to send film for processing, if you go for Ilford XP2 it can be done in an hour at Snappy Snaps as it is a B+W film that is processed in C41 chemistry. It is not the nicest film by a long way so bear that in mind.
I only run the odd bit of film for tests these day so use XP2 for that. With the 35RC I expect I'll use FP4 or TriX and send it off somewhere. Medium format is worth a look if you're going for film, a TLR from Rollei or Minolta can be had fairly cheaply and are an absolute joy to shoot with. Bag a cheap one then sell it on eBay once you're done and you could even make a profit to help cover your film costs.
I've never developed at home and don't even have the kit to do it anymore. I always had the facility at work and could make use of their recovery systems even if I was using my own developer. If you are talking tiny amounts then it probably makes more sense to send it off for dev and scan rather then buying tanks and chemistry. You could try the instant coffee method but you will still be flushing silver down the drain.
There are plenty of places to send film for processing, if you go for Ilford XP2 it can be done in an hour at Snappy Snaps as it is a B+W film that is processed in C41 chemistry. It is not the nicest film by a long way so bear that in mind.
I only run the odd bit of film for tests these day so use XP2 for that. With the 35RC I expect I'll use FP4 or TriX and send it off somewhere. Medium format is worth a look if you're going for film, a TLR from Rollei or Minolta can be had fairly cheaply and are an absolute joy to shoot with. Bag a cheap one then sell it on eBay once you're done and you could even make a profit to help cover your film costs.
In reply to Post #2540
I don't think I'd use a larger format, just the size and cost per shot would mean I'd have to plan days around using it, which would likely see it stay in a cupboard once the novelty had worn off.
My dad had an Olympus trip years back, might be nice to get one of them
I don't think I'd use a larger format, just the size and cost per shot would mean I'd have to plan days around using it, which would likely see it stay in a cupboard once the novelty had worn off.
My dad had an Olympus trip years back, might be nice to get one of them
In reply to Post #2541
I remember the Olympus Trip adverts with David Bailey.
Very funny.
Great camera in its day.
I remember the Olympus Trip adverts with David Bailey.
Very funny.
Great camera in its day.
In reply to Post #2542
There's a chance I might get my dad's old one, which was actually his dads, apparently it should be in my uncles loft.
I'd be over the moon with that
Just watched the add with James hunt
There's a chance I might get my dad's old one, which was actually his dads, apparently it should be in my uncles loft.
I'd be over the moon with that
Just watched the add with James hunt
A rather unique challenge 
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-53422345
None more black
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-53422345
None more black
In reply to Post #2544
That's not hard, this is the International Space Station handheld last night with a Nikon P1000. I'll try for something better tonight, clouds permitting.
That's not hard, this is the International Space Station handheld last night with a Nikon P1000. I'll try for something better tonight, clouds permitting.
In reply to Post #2545
That moves bloody quick, what shutterspeeds do you manage with that?
Did you get any shots of the comet, I've been too busy to risk going to work sleep deprived to try for a shot
That moves bloody quick, what shutterspeeds do you manage with that?
Did you get any shots of the comet, I've been too busy to risk going to work sleep deprived to try for a shot
In reply to Post #2546
500th or 640th, I think I should go a bit higher. Shot it in video and grabbed a few stills, there was no way I could do anything else with any hope of success. Handheld at 3000mm, subject about 250 miles away going 5 miles a second. There's some great shots that someone got with a properly mounted telescope where you can even see someone on a spacewalk.
Just over half an hour until tonight's first pass and it's cloudy so no playing tonight.
I did want to try for the comet but laziness and lack of a decent northerly view that doesn't contain east London's light pollution means I'm looking at other people's pics and saying “I could have done that.”
500th or 640th, I think I should go a bit higher. Shot it in video and grabbed a few stills, there was no way I could do anything else with any hope of success. Handheld at 3000mm, subject about 250 miles away going 5 miles a second. There's some great shots that someone got with a properly mounted telescope where you can even see someone on a spacewalk.
Just over half an hour until tonight's first pass and it's cloudy so no playing tonight.
I did want to try for the comet but laziness and lack of a decent northerly view that doesn't contain east London's light pollution means I'm looking at other people's pics and saying “I could have done that.”
I wouldn't even know where to look 
Took the big lens fishing the other night, found a Spotted Flycatcher 2 swims down.
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