Bolt Pattern

[msinderson]

I received my "new to me" Yashica GSN late last week and went out yesterday to shoot a roll of test film. I'm happy to report that the camera works fine. I spent some time trying to get used to the camera, especially the focus. It's different but I think I'll get used to it fairly quickly.

Here's one of the better images from that roll. It's of an interesting pattern of bolts that I found on the base of a railroad signal tower. This image was shot about 3 feet away from the front bolt. I think the aperture was f5.6

Film was Ilford HP5+, developed in Ilfosol3 for 6.5 minutes.

 

[segedi]

Looks like you did indeed figure out the focusing. Well done!

 

[farlymac]

Good first effort. Is this also your first rangefinder?

PF

 

[msinderson]

Good first effort. Is this also your first rangefinder?

PF

Thanks! Yes, it is my first rangefinder. The focusing is definitely different but I think I'll pick it up fairly quickly. I hope to get another roll shot this coming weekend.

Looks like you did indeed figure out the focusing. Well done!

Yeah, this image is in pretty sharp focus. I'd say 1/3 of the 24 exposures on this 1st roll are in OK focus. I hope to improve my average on the next roll.