Canon7, 50/1.8 & Family Dollar ISO400

[wlewisiii]

Picked up a couple of rolls of $1 film the other day and it's really not too good. Mainly, I think, it was outdated and stored in too much heat. There are spots where the emulsion is damaged on several negs. Most of my shots of late have been less than exciting :bang: Here's a couple that aren't too bad.

Other thoughts - the meter seems to be just a little on the low side in lower light. This is not a surprise with a selenium meter, I just need to get used to how it meters. Plus I do forget how carefully I need to focus wide open as I haven't used a lens this fast in awhile. And that window is forever getting me into trouble... but I liked how the flare happened when I deliberately shot for flare through the tree branches.

William

 

[Sonnar Brian]

That meter is not doing so bad for something that has not required batteries in almost 45 years.

The Selenium window takes in a big FOV. I usually meter pointed down to get the sky and bright lights out of the picture.

The shots are looking good. I have a Ritz outlet near the house and get Kodak 400HD for $2.50 for a three pack. Usually out-of-date just for a few months.

 

[taffer]

Hey nice sun there ! Camera and lens are in good hands, the more you use it the more you'll like it.

 

[wlewisiii]

That meter is not doing so bad for something that has not required batteries in almost 45 years.

Oh, I'm not complaining. I'm happy it's working so well. _I_ just need to get to know it's quirks - such as deciding which number it's really pointing at in those odd curves <LOL>

The Selenium window takes in a big FOV. I usually meter pointed down to get the sky and bright lights out of the picture.

I have noticed that as well; I'll try doing that to get a better feel for it. Still I've been finding that most of the time I get a reading that matches my VC Meter II.

The shots are looking good. I have a Ritz outlet near the house and get Kodak 400HD for $2.50 for a three pack. Usually out-of-date just for a few months.

I'm playing with mostly the walgreens/agfa film - especially with that delightfull 8 rolls for the price of 4 special on the 200.

William