jimk2000
Member
I am no expert here so bear with me.
I converted an Ansco Viking Readyset to 35mm. That part came out very well. However I was not thinking about the camera I was using because it is a basic point and shoot with only "Sunny" and "Cloudy" settings. I used Kodak 400 speed color film. Well, as you probably guess every frame was overexposed to the point of no image whatsoever. My guess was that the film was too fast for that type of older camera. I am also guessing the shutter speed about 1/60. Am I correct in that assumption?
So now I took the conversion kit out of that camera and put it in a Ansco Viking 6.3 which has odd speed settings of 25, 50 and 200 and f-stop up to 22. My question is what speed of color film should I use for outdoor assuming either sunny or cloudy or can I stay with 400 since I changed cameras with more settings?. Also can I put the arrow between these speed numbers because it is juts a dial and does not click on each number? Lastly what aperture setting would be best? Is this too many questions?
By the way the conversion kit worked great just the exposure was bad.
I converted an Ansco Viking Readyset to 35mm. That part came out very well. However I was not thinking about the camera I was using because it is a basic point and shoot with only "Sunny" and "Cloudy" settings. I used Kodak 400 speed color film. Well, as you probably guess every frame was overexposed to the point of no image whatsoever. My guess was that the film was too fast for that type of older camera. I am also guessing the shutter speed about 1/60. Am I correct in that assumption?
So now I took the conversion kit out of that camera and put it in a Ansco Viking 6.3 which has odd speed settings of 25, 50 and 200 and f-stop up to 22. My question is what speed of color film should I use for outdoor assuming either sunny or cloudy or can I stay with 400 since I changed cameras with more settings?. Also can I put the arrow between these speed numbers because it is juts a dial and does not click on each number? Lastly what aperture setting would be best? Is this too many questions?
By the way the conversion kit worked great just the exposure was bad.
oftheherd
Veteran
OK, first thing, I would like to see pictures of the conversion kit. Next, if you have a camera with adjustable aperture and shutter speed, use a meter and go with it. Without a meter, try sunny-16. That is f/16 and the shutter speed the same as the film speed. When shutter speeds don't match, change the aperture. Most of those old cameras went at least to f/22.
As to mid speeds, I can't tell. You'll have wait for someone who knows that specific camera. Some shutters had a straight cam, and others had a cam with steps. The latter probably won't allow mid speeds.
As to mid speeds, I can't tell. You'll have wait for someone who knows that specific camera. Some shutters had a straight cam, and others had a cam with steps. The latter probably won't allow mid speeds.
mbisc
Silver Halide User
With older cameras (with low-speed leaf shutters) you usually can't use fast film outside. On the other hand, with a 6x9 folder, you probably have a 100m lens, so you can't go terribly slow on the shutter speed either, unless you want to only use it tripod-mounted.
For a day with perfect sunshine, and using the previously mentioned Sunny-16 rule, I would suggest a 100-speed film - that will get you 1/100 @ f16 (or 1/200 @ f11 -- if your camera has a 1/200 speed setting).
For shady conditions, you will probably have to dial that up to a 200-speed film or so.
Keep in mind that print film, at least, is quite forgiving (the good news) and that the speeds on your camera are probably longer than advertised, i.e. a 1/100 is probably closer to 1/50 (the bad news)...
For the Ansco Viking 6.3 (which you said has a 200 setting, i.e. 1/200), use 1/200 @ f11 in perfect sunshine and a 100-speed film.
For a day with perfect sunshine, and using the previously mentioned Sunny-16 rule, I would suggest a 100-speed film - that will get you 1/100 @ f16 (or 1/200 @ f11 -- if your camera has a 1/200 speed setting).
For shady conditions, you will probably have to dial that up to a 200-speed film or so.
Keep in mind that print film, at least, is quite forgiving (the good news) and that the speeds on your camera are probably longer than advertised, i.e. a 1/100 is probably closer to 1/50 (the bad news)...
For the Ansco Viking 6.3 (which you said has a 200 setting, i.e. 1/200), use 1/200 @ f11 in perfect sunshine and a 100-speed film.
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jimk2000
Member
Well it appears the photo lab screwed up and gave me back the wrong film. They called me and I went up and got the correct photos actually did get some decent exposures from the Viking Readyset all though they were a tad overexposed. I will post some examples soon. But the info provided so far is still valuable to me. Thanks.
jimk2000
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oftheherd
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Those look very nice. However, I expected them to be much longer and narrower. I thought much more panoramic like.
jimk2000
Member
I made a "35mm" mask to use along with the 35mm film. I was able to get 24 exposures out of the roll like a regaular 35mm camera.
oftheherd
Veteran
Now I understand. I was just assuming you went for a panorama shot. What you have done is interesting as well. Any plans for a larger mask?
jimk2000
Member
Actually I did not even think of a "panoramic" mask. I will have to do that next. Thanks.
jimk2000
Member
2nd roll of 35mm film (ASA 200) shot with a 6x9 folder
2nd roll of 35mm film (ASA 200) shot with a 6x9 folder
Shot my second roll of film after converting my Ansco Viking Readyset to shoot 35mm film. This time I used Walgreens ASA200 film and was more pleased with the results than the ASA 400 speed film.
2nd roll of 35mm film (ASA 200) shot with a 6x9 folder
Shot my second roll of film after converting my Ansco Viking Readyset to shoot 35mm film. This time I used Walgreens ASA200 film and was more pleased with the results than the ASA 400 speed film.
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oftheherd
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Very nice! Hard to pick which I like the best between the first and second shots.