Anyone still do slide shows?

[charjohncarter]

Yeah, and people don't fall asleep like they used to. They sit in awe.

 

[regularchickens]

Only when JavaScript and jpegs are involved.

 

[roboflick]

Yes I'm still doing slide shows. I have a Leica p2000 that I got cheap. Built like a tank with a beautiful Leica projector lens. Nothing beats the color. My 4 year old son loves running the projector

Nik

 

[roboflick]

I have been shooting lots of slides, but I have never projected them. From what I hear, I need to experience this. Anyone have any tips on picking up a used projector? What to look for, brands, types, etc? Thanks.

I would go for Leica p2000 built like a tank and the lens the color plan 90 is awesome. Make sure it is the regular color plan and no the cf or curved field lens, these were meant for the old cardboard mounts which would pop


Nik

 

[whitecat]

Glad to see it's still alive.

 

[blw]

I would if I could...I still have a 6x6 projector and plenty of glass mounts for more slides. My problems are multiple though...

First...E6 processing is hard to get. Mail order is probably my only option now and that is prohibitively expensive. A roll of 35mm runs close to $20 for developing and scanning to CD. However, I can take that same roll to my local CVS, have it developed in C41 and scanned to CD for less than $10. Medium format might as well not exist for me now (color-wise anyway) because of the cost and the fact my only medium format camera is my holga.

Second...if I did spring for 35mm slides, my projector broke years ago and I quit looking for a replacement because of cost. Perhaps they're cheaper now?

Third...if I bit the bullet and shot medium format in my holga and bit another bullet to have it developed, I'd still have to cut and mount the film myself and that takes time that seems hard to come by most days.


So unfortunately...as much as I love a good slide show, it seems these hurdles are too much for me (personally) to overcome to put on slide shows.

Oh yeah...there's a fourth problem for me to project slides. A lack of willing victims to view said slide show.

 

[daveleo]

I have never seen any image better than a projected slide in a dark room.

Sadly, my slides and projector sit idle while I view images on this 10" uncalibrated netbook at 96px/inch with the porch window behind me reflecting its glare on the screen.

 

[marcr1230]

If anyone wants a Kodak 4400 carousel projector and 3 trays (for personal use - not immediate resale please) , it's yours for the taking - pm me. it's just taking up space in my garage

Update - the is no longer current , the slide projector has now been adopted by an RFF member

 

[Particular]

If anyone wants a Kodak 4400 carousel projector and 3 trays (for personal use - not immediate resale please) , it's yours for the taking - pm me. it's just taking up space in my garage

That is a very generous offer, and someone should snap it up.
I stopped mounting slides years ago, when I realized it makes more sense to scan them unmounted. I do have thousands of mounted slides, mostly shot in the 90's, as well as my dad's efforts sitting at my parents house. Next time I visit I plan on firing up my Rollei Twin with automatic cross fading, to take a trip down memory lane.

 

[pagpow]

Just sent off 3 rolls of 120 E6. Some 6x6 and some 6x9. Hoping to present them in frames with opaque back to hang in windows and the like.

That would be interesting Schlapp. I'm thinking you mean translucent, not opaque, and you should be aware that that sort of exposure will lead to quick fading. Show us some when you've done it.
Giorgio

 

[andredossantos]

Only when I'm trying to get info out of an enemy agent

 

[HHPhoto]

Anyone still do slide shows?

Of course we do slide projection!
Because it is by far the best quality you can achieve.

A projected slide is sharper and much more brillant than a print of the same size.
And the print is limited with its maximum contrast at about 5-5,5 stops (max. contrast from black to white).
But a transparency can deliver a max. contrast of up to 10 stops (dependant on the film).
And a projected slide cost you less than a buck.
A print of 1m x 1,5m or 2m x 3m cost you several hundert bucks!
With slide projection you get the biggest, most impressive pictures with best quality at the lowest price.

And slide projection is much, much better than digital projection with a beamer:
Slide projection: Absolutely unsurpassed quality (brillance, sharpness, resolution, fine grain, tonality) at that big enlargements.
I've compared slide projection with excellent projection lenses to the current most expensive beamers (2 MP; 7000€).
The result is absolutely clear: Slide projection is a league of its own. Far superior resolution and sharpness, better brillance and tonality, much better color reproduction.
The most expensive beamers can not compete at all with slide projection.
With beamers you have the situation that you pay e.g. 7000€ for a 24 MP Nikon D3x, and then you pay another 7000€ to smash this resolution down to the extremely low resolution of 2 MP with the beamer (and the 2 MP are only valid in horizontal direction, in vertical direction you have even 40% less resolution).
You burn more than 10,000€ to get crappy results. Digital projection is completely ridiculous in it's cost - performance relation.

You may have a look at this thread:
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=116255&page=3

Cheers, Jan

 

[DrTebi]

HHPhoto has said it all... I second everything mentioned.

I am a big fan of slide projection. I have several projectors, 35mm, 6x6, and an old "Lantern" which can do 6x9.

35mm slide projection is great, but medium format slides are breath-taking... you've got to see it to believe it.

There are quite a few things that I learned along the way, here are some:

• The difference between a 150 watt and a 250 watt projector is bigger than you may think. Opt for the latter if you can.
• You don't necessarily need a projection screen. A well painted white wall does provide quite nice results.
• Glass mounts are generally preferred, but not the only thing that is necessary to get an edge to edge sharpness. The projector should sit at the right height, the screen should be perfectly flat, and the projection lens of good quality. I find it quite tricky to get all factors perfect.
• Autofocus is great, when it works. Many older slide projectors need the autofocus functionality restored, otherwise you may end up with a "hunting" autofocus.
• For the projection of 3D slides, the screen must be a silver screen.
• My computer needs about 25 seconds to boot, my slide projector turns on instantly

These are my personal findings, you may disagree... let me know if you do.

 

[rbsinto]

I do because E-6 is all I shoot.
I gave a talk on street photography to a camera club about two months ago and showed them two slide shows to help explain what I do and how I do it.
They were very receptive, and I'm sure some of the younger members had never seen a slide presentation before.

 

[Asim]

All I shoot is E6

All I shoot is E6

If E6 were to be discontinued, so would my photography. I am never impressed by photos as much as I am with them when projected. I have projected MF but I stick to 35mm because of the weight savings... and you don't need to glass mount 35mm slides.

And here's how dedicated I am...
Nowadays people need to see their photo the instant they shoot it... so they look on the back of their digital cameras.

I shoot slide film, store them in my fridge when each roll is fnished, and then when I visit the US, Canada, or some place that has a good lab... which is usually once a year, then I'll take all my rolls and get them developed together. So I don't see my photos for a year usually. I work in international schools so end up moving around quite a bit. Currently I'm in Turkey and I'll be here for another year. I managed to develop a couple of dozen rolls this past summer and I think I'll manage to have another dozen or so by this coming summer.

 

[Chris101]

I have built machines that incorporated slide projectors in them. For these I rephotographed my prints using a copy stand to make the slides. I haven't shot slides natively for a very long time.

 

[pdexposures]

I love projecting, and have gotten the girlfriend into it as well. We took a trip to Seattle a few months back for a long weekend and I have her a Stylus Epic and more slide film than she knew what to do with. When we came home she sent of her film and was amazed at what came back. It helps that I bought her a slide projector for christmas too.

Now that summer is rolling around and we are finally getting some sun I will be shooting more slide. Although I still have about 4 rolls from last year that I never got around to developing.

 

[Particular]

Just sent off 3 rolls of 120 E6. Some 6x6 and some 6x9. Hoping to present them in frames with opaque back to hang in windows and the like.

I would strongly recommend making duplicates and presenting those. I have done exhibitions with original slide materials in light boxes, and they pretty much start fading from the start. If you want to display images for longer periods, have reproductions made on ilfochrome or similar, which are designed for that purpose. Even these professional display materials fade eventually, but at least you are not destroying your originals.

 

[DrTebi]

If E6 were to be discontinued, so would my photography. I am never impressed by photos as much as I am with them when projected. I have projected MF but I stick to 35mm because of the weight savings... and you don't need to glass mount 35mm slides.

And here's how dedicated I am...
Nowadays people need to see their photo the instant they shoot it... so they look on the back of their digital cameras.

I shoot slide film, store them in my fridge when each roll is fnished, and then when I visit the US, Canada, or some place that has a good lab... which is usually once a year, then I'll take all my rolls and get them developed together. So I don't see my photos for a year usually. I work in international schools so end up moving around quite a bit. Currently I'm in Turkey and I'll be here for another year. I managed to develop a couple of dozen rolls this past summer and I think I'll manage to have another dozen or so by this coming summer.

Wow, I don't think I would have the patience to wait a year to see all the slides I shot! Have you thought about developing yourself? I heard it is not that complicated with E6...

 

[BobYIL]

If E6 were to be discontinued, so would my photography. I am never impressed by photos as much as I am with them when projected. I have projected MF but I stick to 35mm because of the weight savings... and you don't need to glass mount 35mm slides.

And here's how dedicated I am...
Nowadays people need to see their photo the instant they shoot it... so they look on the back of their digital cameras.

I shoot slide film, store them in my fridge when each roll is fnished, and then when I visit the US, Canada, or some place that has a good lab... which is usually once a year, then I'll take all my rolls and get them developed together. So I don't see my photos for a year usually. I work in international schools so end up moving around quite a bit. Currently I'm in Turkey and I'll be here for another year. I managed to develop a couple of dozen rolls this past summer and I think I'll manage to have another dozen or so by this coming summer.

Asim, you do not need to wait for long. Just visit Pamuk Ticaret in Sirkeci, they can help you with a first class E-6 processing; or just give them a roll and see.