farlymac
PF McFarland
Ah, the Nikon F2AS, the last of the line of F2's, and they saved the best for last.
Unfortunately, I have issues with the lab that processed and scanned the film, and you can read all about that at https://flic.kr/s/aHsmdRomq5
I used a roll of Ilford Delta 100 I had taken out of another camera that suffered from a stuck shutter, so it was a short test. Lenses were the Nikkor AI 28mm 1:3.5, and the Zoom-Nikkor AIS 35-105mm 1:3.5-5.6.
In shade or cloudy situations I had no problems with the exposures, but when the sun came out, highlights were usually blown out. The lab used the wrong resolution on the scans, and the third party person who does their b&w developing messed up a lot on the five rolls I dropped off, from improper agitation, to spots left on the negatives. Needless to say, I'll be shopping around for another lab.
Here are some samples:
28mm
One Goal - Wait Till Spring by P F McFarland, on Flickr
Power House by P F McFarland, on Flickr
35-105mm
Kiln at Patterson Mill Road by P F McFarland, on Flickr
Sharps Mountain Road Derelict by P F McFarland, on Flickr
Follow the link near the top of this post for all my commentary, and the rest of the photos.
PF
Unfortunately, I have issues with the lab that processed and scanned the film, and you can read all about that at https://flic.kr/s/aHsmdRomq5
I used a roll of Ilford Delta 100 I had taken out of another camera that suffered from a stuck shutter, so it was a short test. Lenses were the Nikkor AI 28mm 1:3.5, and the Zoom-Nikkor AIS 35-105mm 1:3.5-5.6.
In shade or cloudy situations I had no problems with the exposures, but when the sun came out, highlights were usually blown out. The lab used the wrong resolution on the scans, and the third party person who does their b&w developing messed up a lot on the five rolls I dropped off, from improper agitation, to spots left on the negatives. Needless to say, I'll be shopping around for another lab.
Here are some samples:
28mm
One Goal - Wait Till Spring by P F McFarland, on Flickr
Power House by P F McFarland, on Flickr
35-105mm
Kiln at Patterson Mill Road by P F McFarland, on Flickr
Sharps Mountain Road Derelict by P F McFarland, on Flickr
Follow the link near the top of this post for all my commentary, and the rest of the photos.
PF
leicapixie
Well-known
Your photos are really good.
May I suggest doing it yourself?
BW is really easy, scanning almost auto.
I use a street find Canonscan that requires Windows XP.
Spots are a pain and part of scanning!
I use coffee filters for all my chemicals prior to use.
I use water that has been stored, so its at room temperature.
No need for distilled water.
Developer is HC-110 or Rodinal.
I add developer to filtered water for developer.
I don't want HC-110 syrup stuck in filter.
Plain water or stop bath.
I use 2 fixers to prevent white spots.
That is from exhausted fixer.
Fix for double time of clearing a negative.
I use the leaders cut offs, soaked 1st in water..
Flat negs are required, so for me no "new" TRi-X.
Cost will be minimal..or use a DSLR to scan.
May I suggest doing it yourself?
BW is really easy, scanning almost auto.
I use a street find Canonscan that requires Windows XP.
Spots are a pain and part of scanning!
I use coffee filters for all my chemicals prior to use.
I use water that has been stored, so its at room temperature.
No need for distilled water.
Developer is HC-110 or Rodinal.
I add developer to filtered water for developer.
I don't want HC-110 syrup stuck in filter.
Plain water or stop bath.
I use 2 fixers to prevent white spots.
That is from exhausted fixer.
Fix for double time of clearing a negative.
I use the leaders cut offs, soaked 1st in water..
Flat negs are required, so for me no "new" TRi-X.
Cost will be minimal..or use a DSLR to scan.
farlymac
PF McFarland
Thanks for the info, it's just that for right now, the plumbing in this place won't handle doing any developing work until it gets replaced, and that is dependent on when the maintenance outfit can get around to doing the job. I do have most of the implements needed, even some chemicals. Someday.
PF
css9450
Veteran
I do that too; I keep a big 2-gallon jug of water and my fixer, etc on a shelf already acclimated to the same temperature. Summer has arrived so I've brought everything into my workplace where the AC is much more efficient than at home. Fortunately I have keys so I can let myself in on Saturday afternoons to process film...
bayernfan
Well-known
congrats on the F2, fantastic tank of a camera. i use a lot of pre-ai lenses, so i prefer the older match needle finder.
i'm not sure if the AS finder has it too, but the metering display on the top of the finder is such a brilliant idea that i wish more camera manufacturers had employed.
if you plan on shooting a lot of film, i highly recommend purchasing your own scanner. b&w scanning is pretty pain-free and you'll save more money doing scanning than doing your own development. or learn to do it all!
i'm not sure if the AS finder has it too, but the metering display on the top of the finder is such a brilliant idea that i wish more camera manufacturers had employed.
if you plan on shooting a lot of film, i highly recommend purchasing your own scanner. b&w scanning is pretty pain-free and you'll save more money doing scanning than doing your own development. or learn to do it all!