Mr_Flibble
In Tabulas Argenteas Refero
I was having soo much fun with my Jupiter-3, Summar and Summitar that I kind of forgot about the bog-standard 50mm f/3.5 Elmar lenses I had.
So when I went on holiday in Ireland a few weeks ago I took along a Leica III and the first Elmar I ever bought. I think it's from 1946 or 1947, it's coated and it has some dust specks inside.
I had brought my last roll of Ektar 100, and a few rolls of Spector 200 Color. But what with shooting my Epson R-D1 and a Rolleicord I did not get beyond that first roll of Ektar film.
Anyway, here are some of the results, mainly rocks and water
Dingle Peninsula
Near the Black fort on Aran Island
View from the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge
.....I need a proper scanner....
So when I went on holiday in Ireland a few weeks ago I took along a Leica III and the first Elmar I ever bought. I think it's from 1946 or 1947, it's coated and it has some dust specks inside.
I had brought my last roll of Ektar 100, and a few rolls of Spector 200 Color. But what with shooting my Epson R-D1 and a Rolleicord I did not get beyond that first roll of Ektar film.
Anyway, here are some of the results, mainly rocks and water
Dingle Peninsula
Near the Black fort on Aran Island
View from the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge
.....I need a proper scanner....
analoged
Well-known
The first and last shots are amazing! I need to get me some Ektar!
chris7521
Well-known
Looks like the old lens still does pretty well. Beautiful coastline too.
R
rpsawin
Guest
Boy, what's not to like in those shots? Nice work.
Bob
Bob
Bingley
Veteran
Really! The combination of a vintage lens like an Elmar and modern film emulsions like Ektar is just too good...
Mr_Flibble
In Tabulas Argenteas Refero
Thanks for the replies everyone,
I think it is because of the saturated colors that my G4050 scanner screws up when it comes to Ektar 100 film. The colors in these scans have been auto-balanced, it means the bright blues and greens have been toned down somewhat.
Regards,
I can suggest reading the Ektar film review by Roger Hicks on exposing this type of film.
I think it is because of the saturated colors that my G4050 scanner screws up when it comes to Ektar 100 film. The colors in these scans have been auto-balanced, it means the bright blues and greens have been toned down somewhat.
Regards,
john neal
fallor ergo sum
Rick,
Nice work - I think Ektar is the saturated print film to rival Velvia.
I have a roll shot last week at the Hampton Court flower show to be processed, plus one still in the MP - maybe I should fix on my 1933 Elmar after seeing these results!
Nice work - I think Ektar is the saturated print film to rival Velvia.
I have a roll shot last week at the Hampton Court flower show to be processed, plus one still in the MP - maybe I should fix on my 1933 Elmar after seeing these results!
ChrisN
Striving
I don't think much of their beaches!
Nice photos though.
Nice photos though.
john neal
fallor ergo sum
Chris,
That looks like the West coast - pounded by the Atlantic. There are some great beaches too, but you generally have to find somewhere a little more sheltered
That looks like the West coast - pounded by the Atlantic. There are some great beaches too, but you generally have to find somewhere a little more sheltered
LeicaTom
Watch that step!
The Elmar is a classic.....great photos!
Tom
Tom
Renzsu
Well-known
I really like that last shot, Ireland has some amazing sites.
NickTrop
Veteran
Interesting that these photos look terrific but - to my eye, they're lower contrast and not "biting" sharp. Makes one wonder if all this talk of sharpness and "contrasty-ness" even matters.
januaryman
"Flim? You want flim?"
Ektar/Elmar is a match made in heaven.
Mr_Flibble
In Tabulas Argenteas Refero
Aw shucks
Nick, I feel the sharpness is influenced by my HP G4050 scanner and Vuescan which are both a bit off when it comes to Ektar negatives.
Nick, I feel the sharpness is influenced by my HP G4050 scanner and Vuescan which are both a bit off when it comes to Ektar negatives.
newspaperguy
Well-known
Shame on you Rick. Up until now,
I was positive I did not want a lowly Elmar.
Lovely, just lovely.
Rick in Maryland
I was positive I did not want a lowly Elmar.
Lovely, just lovely.
Rick in Maryland
jarski
Veteran
nice photos. reminds me Cliffs of Moher. very picturesque place + you might be able see Statue of Liberty from there, if weather is VERY good, and your eye sight is VERY good
paulfish4570
Veteran
Gotta love an Elmar. I still miss my old 50/2.8 collapsible that I let go in 1980 or so. Lovely shots.
januaryman
"Flim? You want flim?"
I think it's over rated - my Canon RF lenses are mostly low contrast, and some of my most interesting shots are not sharp due to motion, camera shake or my bad eyesight. It all depends.
Mr_Flibble
In Tabulas Argenteas Refero
nice photos. reminds me Cliffs of Moher. very picturesque place + you might be able see Statue of Liberty from there, if weather is VERY good, and your eye sight is VERY good
We were at the Cliffs of Moher a day or two before our visit to Inis Mor. Personally, I felt the they were a little bland compared to those at Dún Dúchathair. And way more Touristy
W
wlewisiii
Guest
Nice work. It reminds me why I want a pre-war uncoated Elmar. Maybe I can budget it one in now that I've paid off my new rifle?
William
William