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Thomas78 said:
Zeiss Ikon (Mess)Ikonta 524/16 with Novar Anastigmat 75 mm f/3.5.

Provia 400X (probably overexposure):


Schleuse_Meppen001c von thomas.78 auf Flickr
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Thomas,
don't want to sound smart-assed and I am by no means a post processing expert, but the shot with the lock shows a heavy magenta cast, probably introduced by scanning. 90% of the time it's not too difficult to remove color casts in Photoshop or a similar picture editing software by just applying the auto-correct options. I took the liberty to apply auto-levels and auto-correct color to your picture and it looks much better already IMO. The auto functions have their limitations and a pro probably wouldn't use them but it's better than nothing. Apart from that, the image looks a bit blurred or out of focus, maybe motion blur (shutter time too long?). There is a simple shutter testing tool sold by a guy from Romania or such on Ebay for 10 Euros or so that works quite well to check the effective shutter times on these old folders. Sometimes it's not even half of the value indicated. If you need any further advice just write me a PM or post in the forum.
John
 

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Argenticien said:
Art Institute, Chicago -- the Modern Wing. From the footbridge leading away to Millennium Park. Zeiss-Ikon Super Ikonta 531/2, Adox CHS 25 (Efke 25) film. Probably about 1/50 and f/11. Souped in Ilfosol 3 (getting tired of this stuff). I had to sharpen and adjust levels only slightly.
--Dave



Art Institute Modern Wing by Argenticien, on Flickr
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Very nice, especially the tonal range and beautiful sharpness!


Jack Conrad said:
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Also a great shot, sharp and great tones as well!

And for color, I found the below series one of the nicest in this thread - beautiful color rendition and resolution!


stratcat said:
A few more from my Moskva 5 in 6x6. I really like this camera!


Columna y arcos por Stratcat 74, en Flickr


Farallones por Stratcat 74, en Flickr


Bugambilia por Stratcat 74, en Flickr
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Tom33 said:
Sweet. Your ZI Super-I is working well, image is so sharp and perspective is good!
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Thanks Tom (and also Ron) for the kind words. Googling a bit, I've discovered the "Nichols Bridgeway" is the name of the foot-bridge from the museum to the park, from which that museum picture was taken. It put me at perfect height off the ground for the proper (mostly non-Scheimpflugging) perspective. The view of Millennium Park from there is also good. Below is with same camera, same film, similar settings. No PP on this one though, other than resizing.

--Dave


Millennium Park by Argenticien, on Flickr
 
Hello John,

thank you for your response and the image processing.

This photo was taken after decades of non-use and before a CLA which was done last fall. The picture showing the beetle was done afterwards.

The shutter tester seems to be a interesting item...

Regards,
Thomas

joeswe said:
Thomas,
don't want to sound smart-assed and I am by no means a post processing expert, but the shot with the lock shows a heavy magenta cast, probably introduced by scanning. 90% of the time it's not too difficult to remove color casts in Photoshop or a similar picture editing software by just applying the auto-correct options. I took the liberty to apply auto-levels and auto-correct color to your picture and it looks much better already IMO. The auto functions have their limitations and a pro probably wouldn't use them but it's better than nothing. Apart from that, the image looks a bit blurred or out of focus, maybe motion blur (shutter time too long?). There is a simple shutter testing tool sold by a guy from Romania or such on Ebay for 10 Euros or so that works quite well to check the effective shutter times on these old folders. Sometimes it's not even half of the value indicated. If you need any further advice just write me a PM or post in the forum.
John
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My first roll with my new Super Ikonta 530/2 with uncoated Tessar 105 mm f/3.8.

Fomapan 400 at 320 and HC 110 B.


Super Ikonta 530-2_01_Fomapan 400 320_002 von thomas.78 auf Flickr


Super Ikonta 530-2_01_Fomapan 400 320_002b von thomas.78 auf Flickr

Folding bike and folding camera:


Super Ikonta 530-2_01_Fomapan 400 320_003 von thomas.78 auf Flickr


Super Ikonta 530-2_01_Fomapan 400 320_003b von thomas.78 auf Flickr

Both pictures were taken without a lens hood.
Looking at the first pictues, there might be scratches at the negative due to film transport.

I am quite happy about the quality of the pre-war Tessar.

Edit: both images were taken hand-hold
 
Hi Thomas,

I wonder if the bright areas at top-right of your bicycle picture are actually from very minor light leaks--or processing artefacts--rather than flare? At least to my untrained eye, I wouldn't be sure which it is. Have you got bright areas of similar shape and location on any other pictures in this roll that you did not post? (It would be hard to tell with the first picture you posted, as the analogous area of the frame might be in the nearly-white sky.)

Agreed on the quality of the lens. I've got the same on my 531/2 of same vintage (about 1937).

Very sad about Sandra Keller, by the way. Only 25 years old!

--Dave
 
joeswe said:
... There is a simple shutter testing tool sold by a guy from Romania or such on Ebay for 10 Euros or so that works quite well to check the effective shutter times on these old folders. ...
John
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Can't find a sale from him today, doing a Worldwide search with likely filters. Can anybody remember his username? Thanks 🙂
 
Vasile sells cheap shutter testers, with the schemas that are freely available everywhere on the WWW. But, for those less skilled with the soldering iron, it is an excellent option. I own two of his devices. Took a bit until he shipped them, but nothing important unless you're in a hurry (and probably if you contact him directly he can speed up the process)

His ebay name is vfmoto
 
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