gdi
Veteran
I used some of the tips offered and did a test hike with my Cambo monorail. I used the Kelty Redwing suggested by DFOO and, once packed, it worked great. (But I am awaiting arrival of a 12" rail to ease the packing/unpacking ordeal.)
Not a long hike , but some scrambling on rocky, slick ledges was required. Any comments or suggestions are welcome.
HP5:
The 60's Schneider 135mm lens give pretty low contrast and shows some flare when directed into the setting sun filtered through the trees:
** EDITED to tweak with some burning dodging and crop/clone...
Not a long hike , but some scrambling on rocky, slick ledges was required. Any comments or suggestions are welcome.
HP5:
The 60's Schneider 135mm lens give pretty low contrast and shows some flare when directed into the setting sun filtered through the trees:
** EDITED to tweak with some burning dodging and crop/clone...
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xxloverxx
Shoot.
The thing that bothers me most is the blown highlights in both photos.
First photo, bottom left corner. White plant (the 3 leaves…or something) and the thin, round branch at the corner.
Near the top left, right at the edge, sort of halfway up the trunks, there's a tiny white patch…is that meant to be there?
2nd photo seems fine to me.
First photo, bottom left corner. White plant (the 3 leaves…or something) and the thin, round branch at the corner.
Near the top left, right at the edge, sort of halfway up the trunks, there's a tiny white patch…is that meant to be there?
2nd photo seems fine to me.
Finder
Veteran
Isn't nice using large film.
BTW, I also had some old uncoated Schneiders. I got rid of them as the contrast was just too poor. Upgrade to something better.
BTW, I also had some old uncoated Schneiders. I got rid of them as the contrast was just too poor. Upgrade to something better.
cnphoto
Well-known
i've also just started using a Cambo 4x5 monorail, it is fun - if not a little awkward at times.
Strangeluv
Christer Johansen
Love the last two!
gdi
Veteran
First - to CNPHOTO - our second shot is great, but the last one is perfect!
xxloverxx - thanks for the comments - you are right about the highlights - I think i went to far in trying to adjust the contrast from the un-coated lens. I plan to rework them tonight and post revisions and would appreciate another review. The white area you mention seems to be a slight light leak in the holder (good eye).
Finder - I can see why one would want more modern lenses - but I currently only scan and print Inkjets so the low contrast is easily addressed. I sometimes like the "classic" low contrast look, but the associated flare is a different story - that could push me to a coated lens.
xxloverxx - thanks for the comments - you are right about the highlights - I think i went to far in trying to adjust the contrast from the un-coated lens. I plan to rework them tonight and post revisions and would appreciate another review. The white area you mention seems to be a slight light leak in the holder (good eye).
Finder - I can see why one would want more modern lenses - but I currently only scan and print Inkjets so the low contrast is easily addressed. I sometimes like the "classic" low contrast look, but the associated flare is a different story - that could push me to a coated lens.
gdi
Veteran
Tweaked these a bit - and replaced the originals. Maybe I have gotten the highlights better controlled...