le vrai rdu
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I took those pictures in Bordeaux , France
Kodak TriX rodinal 1+25 10 minutes
Kodak TriX rodinal 1+25 10 minutes
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le vrai rdu
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The one on top of it (http://www.photohistory.ru/Pictures/Kiev-4am-wh.jpg)
I make 3 or 4 measure during an afternoon, it gives me some indications, I then evaluate if I need to over/under exposure according to the place I am. I also like to use the sunny f16 rule, it always works, you just need to slow the speed given by sunny f16 by 30% in winter
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I make 3 or 4 measure during an afternoon, it gives me some indications, I then evaluate if I need to over/under exposure according to the place I am. I also like to use the sunny f16 rule, it always works, you just need to slow the speed given by sunny f16 by 30% in winter
.le vrai rdu
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Merci
I had to learn sunny f16 with my lubitel. At first I tought sunny f16 would be difficult to learn but it is very easy , just try it, and kodak triX allow you to make some mistakes much more than Agfa APX 400 for example. So far it is the best film I have used.
just one more thing: old light meter like the one I use are not usable inside , I think it is due to the light spectrum of artificial light wich is not as "wide" as the one of the sun. If anyone knows the exact reason I would be very pleased to read it
I had to learn sunny f16 with my lubitel. At first I tought sunny f16 would be difficult to learn but it is very easy , just try it, and kodak triX allow you to make some mistakes much more than Agfa APX 400 for example. So far it is the best film I have used
.just one more thing: old light meter like the one I use are not usable inside , I think it is due to the light spectrum of artificial light wich is not as "wide" as the one of the sun. If anyone knows the exact reason I would be very pleased to read it
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sweathog
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Sunny 16, if you take the time, works like a cham. This I discovered whilst putting a test rollt hrough a borrowed Yashicamat one lunchtime.
Le vrai rdu: J'aime le premiere image. C'est tres... francais... C'est le meiuller que je peut le dit. Une image dans le style d'HCB peutetre. Excusez mon francais SVp, il y a quelques mois que je l'avez parlez.
Tom
Le vrai rdu: J'aime le premiere image. C'est tres... francais... C'est le meiuller que je peut le dit. Une image dans le style d'HCB peutetre. Excusez mon francais SVp, il y a quelques mois que je l'avez parlez.
Tom
le vrai rdu
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Votre francais est tout à fait bon
I'm very pleased by what you say but I ve still got many many things to learn , that's also why i love to take photos
well, it is quite late here so I wish you all a good night
I'm very pleased by what you say but I ve still got many many things to learn , that's also why i love to take photos
well, it is quite late here so I wish you all a good night
le vrai rdu
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I'have decided to rename the thread and to post here pictures with my kiev 4 , i think it is less fuzzy than creating a new thread every roll i shoot
Nigth photos where made @ f2 and 1/10
film: trix@ 400 isos rodinal 1+25 7min
Nigth photos where made @ f2 and 1/10
film: trix@ 400 isos rodinal 1+25 7min
le vrai rdu
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I don't understand how to make a gallery that's strange
that's strangele vrai rdu
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allo ?
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le vrai rdu
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1) I am posting here untill I find how to make a gallery
2) yes
2) yes
kipkeston
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j'aime bien la dernier photo, bravo
le vrai rdu
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Thank you. I like rodinal for the grain and accutance
I tried D76 but I don't really like to use powder developper
I tried D76 but I don't really like to use powder developper
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ruben
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Hi le vrai rdu,
Would you like to participate us about how did come to select a Kiev rangefinder, where did you bought it and perhaps something about your photographic history ?
Cheers,
Ruben
Would you like to participate us about how did come to select a Kiev rangefinder, where did you bought it and perhaps something about your photographic history ?
Cheers,
Ruben
le vrai rdu
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I started photo last winter with the little nikon coolpix of my brother. I worked during the summer in order to buy a DSLR. In june I bought a pentax P30 film slr for 30€ because I was really fed up with my compact camera. After 2 rolls I decided that film and B&W photo was so pleasing that I bought a Contax 159 mm (a fantastic SLR ) , a scanner and darkroom equipement in september. As I like street photo I didn't felt very discret with my SLR's so I bought a Kiev 4.
Why buying a Kiev 4 ? Because the RF is more accurate than a Zorki or Fed RF and also because Kiev as more speed than any other FSU RF (and also because it is really a beautiful camera ). I bought it on ebay to a guy living in Kharkov : http://cgi.ebay.fr/Contax-III-copy-KIEV-4-USSR-camera-SERVICED-EXC-COND_W0QQitemZ120180875179QQihZ002QQcategoryZ107914QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Why buying a Kiev 4 ? Because the RF is more accurate than a Zorki or Fed RF and also because Kiev as more speed than any other FSU RF (and also because it is really a beautiful camera
). I bought it on ebay to a guy living in Kharkov : http://cgi.ebay.fr/Contax-III-copy-KIEV-4-USSR-camera-SERVICED-EXC-COND_W0QQitemZ120180875179QQihZ002QQcategoryZ107914QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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ruben
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Thanks le vrai rdu. By chance have you visited the Kiev Survival Site?
Cheers,
Ruben
Cheers,
Ruben
le vrai rdu
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Yes I did, while I was waiting for my Kiev I read it almost 2 or 3 time
I also downloaded the manual from "orphancameras", I was a bit scared about rewinding / changing speed. Now I am ok with that
another interseting site and a huge collection
I also downloaded the manual from "orphancameras", I was a bit scared about rewinding / changing speed. Now I am ok with that
another interseting site and a huge collection
le vrai rdu
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I went to paris with my kiev and trix
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
Wow excellent pics and great use of a simple rangefinder. I'm with Pitxu ... I'm impressed with your exposures and even in the shots that have very defined shadow areas you get it dead right. I also like your compositions a lot!
le vrai rdu
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thank you keith
Tought I use sunny f16 outdoor, I am on my way to buy a ligth meter, I have too much troubles in forest, indoor and difficult conditions ( fog, forest )
I think that my exposure are okay because I use trix, I can't get this result with across 100 or HP5 (many people like HP5 but I can't get something that really please me with that film )
Tought I use sunny f16 outdoor, I am on my way to buy a ligth meter, I have too much troubles in forest, indoor and difficult conditions ( fog, forest )
I think that my exposure are okay because I use trix, I can't get this result with across 100 or HP5 (many people like HP5 but I can't get something that really please me with that film )
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Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
le vrai rdu said:
I shoot a lot in the local rainforests around where I live and the light really messes with my head ... I would never attempt sunny16 in these conditions because I often have a guess then check with my meter to discover I'm three stops out! Sunny16 is reasonably consistent for me everywhere else but my little VCII is insurance ... it's a great meter for reflective and incident readings off the palm of the hand!
le vrai rdu
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I think I will buy a sekonic 208, I want something with batteries it is more accurate