Solinar
Analog Preferred
Greetings Folks,
I finally did some scans of the 120 film that I shot while on a road trip in mid-March of this year. I took the Agfa Record III along and it really earned its keep.
Those of you that know this camera, its uncoupled rangefinder is there if you need it. The camera otherwise lacks any automation that I know of. Mostly I shot meterless, because there was hardly a cloud in the sky while I was there - which was a good thing. A blizzard hit on the following week.
To conserve bandwidth on the RFF web site. I put a few of the images that I shot on the following web page:
http://www.ph.utexas.edu/~yue/AgfaRec/AgfaRecord.html
The only glitches were some problems with uncoated filters and one double exposure.
I finally did some scans of the 120 film that I shot while on a road trip in mid-March of this year. I took the Agfa Record III along and it really earned its keep.
Those of you that know this camera, its uncoupled rangefinder is there if you need it. The camera otherwise lacks any automation that I know of. Mostly I shot meterless, because there was hardly a cloud in the sky while I was there - which was a good thing. A blizzard hit on the following week.
To conserve bandwidth on the RFF web site. I put a few of the images that I shot on the following web page:
http://www.ph.utexas.edu/~yue/AgfaRec/AgfaRecord.html
The only glitches were some problems with uncoated filters and one double exposure.
fidget
Lemon magnet
Great shots Andrew, your work and enthusiasm gives us budding folder users a boost. Must get those folders repaired.
Thanks too for converting 11 x 14 to A2 for us overseas readers
Dave
Thanks too for converting 11 x 14 to A2 for us overseas readers
Dave
chippy
foo was here
the Agfa's done a fine job in capturing that amazing scenery Andrew (of course you helped a bit
a nice web page too
enjoyable, thanks for sharing
a nice web page too
enjoyable, thanks for sharing
Solinar
Analog Preferred
Let me throw in a shot from the Big Fuji to show the lighting up in the High Country. Remember - I'm originally a Florida boy and in Colorado the ground can be brighter than the sky - as is the case in the above image.
Two things that I didn't see. First, I didn't see another film camera in use anywhere. Second, I didn't see another air-cooled VW on the road during the entire 2,150 mile round trip. That's about 3400 kilometers for you folks overseas.
Texas is a Big State. Going from Austin - Northwest - it takes about a days drive to enter New Mexico. Then depending on if you take the squiggly line through the Sangre de Cristos and the San Juans, its about another day to reach the High Country in CO in a VW Bus.
projectbluebird
Film Abuser
The record III is a fine camera. I enjoy mine almost as much as my smaller rangefinders. It looks like the one you have is in great condition, but what is that finder you have in the auxillary shoe?
Solinar
Analog Preferred
That's a Leitz 5cm bright line viewfinder - which has 1:1 magnification so that I can shoot with both eyes open. The frame lines are a little tighter than the image that will be recorded on film.
Also, the funky soft touch release button is a must have. The shutter release is soooo much smoother when using one of these. I did manage to drop this one in the snow and I later found it while marching back to the road.
Also, the funky soft touch release button is a must have. The shutter release is soooo much smoother when using one of these. I did manage to drop this one in the snow and I later found it while marching back to the road.
venchka
Veteran
I'm totally jealous!
I want a folder for bike trips. I'm a veteran of about 2 dozen round trips from Louisiana to New Mexico and points north and west.
Lately I've been thinking that a VW bus would make an ideal motorized camera tansport system.
I want a folder for bike trips. I'm a veteran of about 2 dozen round trips from Louisiana to New Mexico and points north and west.
Lately I've been thinking that a VW bus would make an ideal motorized camera tansport system.
Solinar
Analog Preferred
Wayne, the VW is a slow mover. You'd be looking at seeing the world at 63 mph on a flat highway, droppping to 35 to 40 mph while pulling up a mountain pass.
Regarding motorcycles - I did see several road bikes and I was definitely jealous.
There's a back road/trail between Silverton and Lake San Cristobal along the Cimmaron Pass. It crosses through the San Juans shown in the color image above and connects with CO 149 on the east side of the range.
Cimmaron Pass would be an interesting ride with an off roader or dual purpose motorbike.
Regarding motorcycles - I did see several road bikes and I was definitely jealous.
There's a back road/trail between Silverton and Lake San Cristobal along the Cimmaron Pass. It crosses through the San Juans shown in the color image above and connects with CO 149 on the east side of the range.
Cimmaron Pass would be an interesting ride with an off roader or dual purpose motorbike.
W
Way
Guest
Wonderful pics and nice write up. I use my Record III when I go with a backpack. Fun camera and easy carry. I'll have to try the soft release.
whitecat
Lone Range(find)er
Nice to see someone taking advantage of these cameras. I'm going out with my Certo 6 tomorrow.
venchka
Veteran
Andrew,
I'm thinking self-propelled bike trips. My first dozen or so trips out west were in a 1961 VW Beetle. I was always envious of the folks in VW busses.
ps: I've been over Molas Pass on my bicycle.
I'm thinking self-propelled bike trips. My first dozen or so trips out west were in a 1961 VW Beetle. I was always envious of the folks in VW busses.
ps: I've been over Molas Pass on my bicycle.
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chippy
foo was here
Andrew, again, they are fantastic images, i would have to take a trip to the blue mountains (man from snowy river territory--historic aussie ikon) and i dont think i would see anything quite the same.
the V Dubbs had a big presence here in times gone past as well, even getting a bit of interest from some young 20 year olds i notice nowadays, a goofy mate of one of my sons has a 70's bettel he paid way to much for and now just recently has got a V dubb van like yours as well.
i cant say i am that keen on them, although i have some fond memories in a Bug or two! i think i just cant stand the sound they make LOL , when i was a little tacker they were everywhere here, even my ol man that had all sorts of different jobs through his years had a red one at one point when he drove for the PMG that i used to ride in from time to time (Post Master General--that then got split to Australia Post and the seperate company to look after just phones, Telecom, now changed to Teltra, our major telecommunications provider now). and then i when i was young (we get our driver licence here (SA) at 16 --15 in the NT, the eastern states cant trust their youth until 18-19 hehe), when me or my mates car was not working we used his mums vw 60's beatle...that dam thing gave me insufferable nausier, simular to Texas nothing here is a short drive and if you had the window down at all it would make a thumping sound in the cab that brought on nausier. so when ever i hear hear a VW now thats what i remember LOL
the Leyland brothers (no relation to the car--but perhaps you may of heard of steve erwin --simular type people) were very famous here in Oz for a long time, they used the VW vans for treking where no man had gone before in Oz (type thing!), 4wd's were hardly thought of in the 60's and 70's here, and the VW vans was what they used to cross deserts and any type country you can imagine, always getting bogged mind you and always had some problem, but always fixed easy on the trek...you have to aussie to appreciate how much we rib guys like the leyland brothers and steve and Alby mangles
the V Dubbs had a big presence here in times gone past as well, even getting a bit of interest from some young 20 year olds i notice nowadays, a goofy mate of one of my sons has a 70's bettel he paid way to much for and now just recently has got a V dubb van like yours as well.
i cant say i am that keen on them, although i have some fond memories in a Bug or two! i think i just cant stand the sound they make LOL , when i was a little tacker they were everywhere here, even my ol man that had all sorts of different jobs through his years had a red one at one point when he drove for the PMG that i used to ride in from time to time (Post Master General--that then got split to Australia Post and the seperate company to look after just phones, Telecom, now changed to Teltra, our major telecommunications provider now). and then i when i was young (we get our driver licence here (SA) at 16 --15 in the NT, the eastern states cant trust their youth until 18-19 hehe), when me or my mates car was not working we used his mums vw 60's beatle...that dam thing gave me insufferable nausier, simular to Texas nothing here is a short drive and if you had the window down at all it would make a thumping sound in the cab that brought on nausier. so when ever i hear hear a VW now thats what i remember LOL
the Leyland brothers (no relation to the car--but perhaps you may of heard of steve erwin --simular type people) were very famous here in Oz for a long time, they used the VW vans for treking where no man had gone before in Oz (type thing!), 4wd's were hardly thought of in the 60's and 70's here, and the VW vans was what they used to cross deserts and any type country you can imagine, always getting bogged mind you and always had some problem, but always fixed easy on the trek...you have to aussie to appreciate how much we rib guys like the leyland brothers and steve and Alby mangles
Solinar
Analog Preferred
Andrew in Adelaide - the Bus is the modern day equivalent to a Conestoga wagon. It's slow and NOISY, but has a higher ground clearance than a modern mini-van. The ground clearance is must for unpaved Forest Service roads. Mine has a sink, single burner stove and ice box installed.
I've been doing my own work on air cooled VWs since 1974 and because of its age it does not need to be smog checked. Here is a quick and dirty scan of my oxcart below.
Wayne - kudos on the bicycle tours through Molas Pass. That must be an awesome ride. Where do you all start, in Quray?
Have you thought about mountain biking along Engineer or Cimmaron Pass?
I've been doing my own work on air cooled VWs since 1974 and because of its age it does not need to be smog checked. Here is a quick and dirty scan of my oxcart below.
Wayne - kudos on the bicycle tours through Molas Pass. That must be an awesome ride. Where do you all start, in Quray?
Have you thought about mountain biking along Engineer or Cimmaron Pass?
W
Way
Guest
Andrew,
I still find it amazing that the VW Bus is powered by the same engine as the VW Bug. Is that true? I've had several Bugs - two '74 ( one a convert), a REALLY rusty '66 and a '65 which I really liked. Wish I kept that one for photography! Looks like you're having a great time.
I still find it amazing that the VW Bus is powered by the same engine as the VW Bug. Is that true? I've had several Bugs - two '74 ( one a convert), a REALLY rusty '66 and a '65 which I really liked. Wish I kept that one for photography! Looks like you're having a great time.
Solinar
Analog Preferred
The 71 Bus has a dual port 1600. It was the last year VW fitted the Bus with the Beetle in engine here in the States. The engine makes a magnificent 53 brake horsepower - which pushes a 3500 lb camper down the road.
chippy
foo was here
another nice picture Andrew, of a different character, not the splendid classic landscape of the others, but one that shows character and involves a human interest that will be interesting in years from now.
we call those V dubbs decked out with sinks etc, old camper vans here (just like the Leyland brother used hehe)...very practical and useful old buses, they just keep going and going hey...great to see, wish i was there!
we call those V dubbs decked out with sinks etc, old camper vans here (just like the Leyland brother used hehe)...very practical and useful old buses, they just keep going and going hey...great to see, wish i was there!
Windscale
Well-known
Isolettes are really fantastic cameras. I go for 6x6 and have a Super and 2 IIIs (1 with Solinar 75 and 1 with Solinar 85). These are all in constant use. And they will be in constant use for many years to come as they have all have their bellows replaced.
Your pics are great (as expected). Keep showing us more in the future. Thanks.
Your pics are great (as expected). Keep showing us more in the future. Thanks.
Solinar
Analog Preferred
Chippy - I doubt if the White Turtle is up to such a journey without lot of time off of work and one or two major pit stops along the way. It is two years from celebrating its 40th birthday. I wonder what car built today will be on the road in 40 years.
venchka
Veteran
San Juan Skyway
San Juan Skyway
My twin nephews and I did the San Juan Skyway circle from Durango-Telluride-Ouray-Silverton-Durango. They were on Schwinn Varsitys and I was on a Gary Fisher mountain bike. I hate mountain bikes. I have a road bike now for future touring. I may give some of the Forest Service roads a try.
A lot will depend on what camera I'm toting. 4x5 and a tripod may limit me to flat paved roads.
San Juan Skyway
My twin nephews and I did the San Juan Skyway circle from Durango-Telluride-Ouray-Silverton-Durango. They were on Schwinn Varsitys and I was on a Gary Fisher mountain bike. I hate mountain bikes. I have a road bike now for future touring. I may give some of the Forest Service roads a try.
A lot will depend on what camera I'm toting. 4x5 and a tripod may limit me to flat paved roads.
jan.smely
Film photography beginner
2Solinar: Just one precision for the info on your page with the Agfa Record III images: 11x14 (inches) is absolutely not an A2 print. It's 29x36cm = something between A3 and A4. But I am sure one can make A2 prints out of 6x9 negatives