1947 Medalist II does TriX

[Kenj8246]

Shot a roll of TriX in my 'new' Medalist before sending it out for CLA.

Bush Library, College Station TX by Kenny Johnson, on Flickr

Bush Library, College Station TX by Kenny Johnson, on Flickr

It's in pretty good shape, the lens is just about pristine but the shutter needs a tuneup.

Kenny

 

[thawkins]

Great pictures. Very smooth with good tonal range. I have visited this museum and library several times. It is worth the trip even if you are a democrat.

 

[Kenj8246]

Thank you. I've been meaning to get over to Lyndon's spaces since I moved to College Station and haven't done it yet. And, my son even lives in Austin. I've passed W's library a number of times on the way to Addison and haven't stopped there either. Oh well, two years from now when I retire, I'll have all the time in the world. 🙂

Kenny

 

[thawkins]

W's library is also very impressive. When I visited W himself was there welcoming the visitors. A nice handshake and "thanks for coming to visit". Very personable.

 

[Kenj8246]

W's library is also very impressive. When I visited W himself was there welcoming the visitors. A nice handshake and "thanks for coming to visit". Very personable.

Think most of W's genes came from 'Bar'. 🙂

 

[Kenj8246]

Had this Medalist II 'tuned up' at Cameraworks in Latham NY. Alan did a nice job. Some Tmax100 and 400 in Rodinal and D76.

Dick's Classic Cars, San Marcos TX by Kenny Johnson, on Flickr
Dick's Classic Cars, San Marcos TX by Kenny Johnson, on Flickr
Dick's Classic Cars, San Marcos TX by Kenny Johnson, on Flickr

Kenny

 

[charjohncarter]

Beautiful, love the way you do B&W.

 

[Kenj8246]

Thanks very much indeed, John. The feeling is mutual. 🙂

 

[Kenj8246]

It also does PanF. A brace of Skyraiders in a flight museum.

A pair of Skyradiers by Kenny Johnson, on Flickr
A pair of Skyradiers by Kenny Johnson, on Flickr
A pair of Skyradiers by Kenny Johnson, on Flickr
A pair of Skyradiers by Kenny Johnson, on Flickr

 

[Dayrell bishop]

Great pictures Kenny ,nice camera to have.

 

[Kenj8246]

Great pictures Kenny ,nice camera to have.

It seems so, Dayrell. Now, if I can get the other one, a Medalist I, back from CLA, I'll be a happy camper. 🙂

 

[TXForester]

Very nice. Cavanaugh?

 

[Kenj8246]

Very nice. Cavanaugh?

Yes, sir. I'd heard they acquired a second 'Raider and wanted to have a look.

 

[citizen99]

Great pictures of the Skyraiders, and in indoor lighting. The Ektar lens gives great clarity.

 

[Kenj8246]

Great pictures of the Skyraiders, and in indoor lighting. The Ektar lens gives great clarity.

Well, these two were right up front and the hanger doors were wide open, so mostly natural light, but thank you. I was holding the Medalist when it went off. :angel:

 

[Steve M.]

I saw those shots over at APUG. Fantastic lens. Better than anything made today for sure. Makes me want to go buy one, but I have stuff to print in the darkroom. If I buy a camera I'll get sidetracked. Again. The image quality is just superb.

 

[Kenj8246]

Thank you, Steve M. I would love to do the darkroom but if I let myself start that, I'll NEVER be able to afford to retire. 😀😀

 

[citizen99]

Well, these two were right up front and the hanger doors were wide open, so mostly natural light, but thank you. I was holding the Medalist when it went off. :angel:

🙂 The detail in the shadows far at the back holds up pretty well even on my screen. Also, a 'testimonial' for hand-holding the Medalist - as I prefer to lugging a tripod around :angel:.

 

[Kenj8246]

Thank you. I was lugging my tripod around but was lucky enough to have the light to allow a 1/50 shutterspeed. My problem is finding a way to hold onto the thing while focusing; just not much to grab onto. Also, remembering how long the shutter release travels before releasing the wind-on.

I THINK I prefer the little fine focus knob on my Medalist I if I can just get it back from CLA. 🙂

 

[Kenj8246]

More Tri-X from the Medalist II. An early morning shot of the rear of the Bush 41 Library. Red filter.

Early morning, Bush Library @ TAMU by Kenny Johnson, on Flickr

By the way, has anyone heard anything about Ken Ruth's recent illness? I sent him a Medalist I in March and the first time I checked with him, I was five up from the bottom of a list of 25 or so items. Most recently, my query was answered by someone named Terry who said Ken was ill and would reply 'when he feels better'.