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Peter
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learner said:
Good scanner. For a while I thought you used Tri-X. How did you manage to get the grain?
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Good scanner. For a while I thought you used Tri-X. How did you manage to get the grain?
Terence T
Where'd my Bessa go?
Nick, does the G2 have that little squinty sorry excuse for a viewfinder that the G1 has? I was using Gan's G1 and it was such a strain in the eye.
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nickchew
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The viewfinder is better than the G1. It is not the brightest thing. so imagine the surprise when I first looked into the M6!
Terence T
Where'd my Bessa go?
nickchew said:
It's probably like you regained your sight again. The M finders are about the nicest there are.
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suzums
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I seem to have missed a lot after being away for just a few days!
Anyways, the G1 viewfinder really isn't as bad as everyone says it is. Haha compared to a viewfinder on a SLR, I'm really greatful!
But I do have a question for the Singaporeans..... Is it easy to get a new Contax 90 Sonnar? That is the only lens I'm missing from my package right now. I regret now getting it in Taipei, it was a good deal as well!
Oh and which flatbed scanner is recommended for film scanning. Even though I would much rather get a dedicated 135 film scanner, I still love shooting with my 120 film... So would someone be kind enough to recommend me one so I can make a purchase for one right after I've settled down in my new place!
Hahah, and nice double chin Nick! After a six months stay in Taipei... I kinda have one too!
Anyways, the G1 viewfinder really isn't as bad as everyone says it is. Haha compared to a viewfinder on a SLR, I'm really greatful!
But I do have a question for the Singaporeans..... Is it easy to get a new Contax 90 Sonnar? That is the only lens I'm missing from my package right now. I regret now getting it in Taipei, it was a good deal as well!
Oh and which flatbed scanner is recommended for film scanning. Even though I would much rather get a dedicated 135 film scanner, I still love shooting with my 120 film... So would someone be kind enough to recommend me one so I can make a purchase for one right after I've settled down in my new place!
Hahah, and nice double chin Nick! After a six months stay in Taipei... I kinda have one too!
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nickchew
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Susie
I use an Epson Perfection 4000 series flat bed scanner (in Singapore). The results are much better than the canon one that I'm using now.
I would like a dedicated film scanner but realisitically, I get much more mileage out of a flat bed.
Which medium format camera u using? I only ever used a seagull TLR but I'm interested in some MF photography.
Terence, got any medium format gear to lend me? (Terence has everything... and I mean EVERYTHING... ;-)
I use an Epson Perfection 4000 series flat bed scanner (in Singapore). The results are much better than the canon one that I'm using now.
I would like a dedicated film scanner but realisitically, I get much more mileage out of a flat bed.
Which medium format camera u using? I only ever used a seagull TLR but I'm interested in some MF photography.
Terence, got any medium format gear to lend me? (Terence has everything... and I mean EVERYTHING... ;-)
Terence T
Where'd my Bessa go?
I don't know about having everything but I do have certain bits of gear under temporary ownership before they are traded off again. MF? Only my Fuji GA645 which seems to be getting a bit of use these days... tack sharp and compact. Wanna try it?
Justin Low
J for Justin
Hey guys, I'm thinking about making a large order of Tri-X bulk rolls. Would there be any interest? I believe the minimum quantity is 20 rolls or so, and should cost around $50 each.
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suzums
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nickchew said:
Well... I've been thinking of ordering the Epson 4870. The scanner has been around for a good while, and have read some positive reviews. Haha, so now I'll have quite a good amount of things to order from Amazon.
Just like you, I would love a dedicated film scanner... but I think I would shoot a good amount of 120 film because I do like the square format very much!
I use a Yashica Mat 124G. I received it recently as a gift as well but I've found that the light meter has died on me. (Haha, yes I'm still a little dependent on it) So right now I'm hunting for a Sekonic light meter.
So Terence! Other than your attractive 15mm fisheye, what other goodies do you have?!
I've always been astounded by the amount of gear that people manage to store up!
Alastair Smith
Newbie
Susie,
I have an Epson 4870, which I use for everything up to 5" x 4", unfortunately the film holders (apart from the 5x4) don't really hold the film flat. Also Epson brought out the 4990 just weeks after I bought mine and didn't tell me! The new one has a slightly higher Dmax for slide scanning but, on the whole, I'm happy with the 4870 - use the supplied SilverFast software raher than the Epson, it allows you more to fiddle with.
I was attracted to these pages as I spent six very happy years in Sg between 1964 and 1971, although I have not been back since: I was surprised to see pictures of kampongs and jungle as I thought that these had all been swept away and modernised. I still see friends from Singapore occasionally as they pass through England.
I desperately wish that I'd bought a Leica when the exchange rate was 8 Singapore dollars to one UK pound but they were expensive even then (1964) but bought several Pentaxes and a Bronica S2a later. My rangefinders start with a Koni-Omega Rapid (6x7cm) and decrease in size to a Canonet, via various Yashicas and small Canons. I've just bought a Mamiya C3 TLR - heavy but very nice.
It's been good to find this thread,
Selamat pagi (if I remember any Malay)
Best wishes, Alastair
I have an Epson 4870, which I use for everything up to 5" x 4", unfortunately the film holders (apart from the 5x4) don't really hold the film flat. Also Epson brought out the 4990 just weeks after I bought mine and didn't tell me! The new one has a slightly higher Dmax for slide scanning but, on the whole, I'm happy with the 4870 - use the supplied SilverFast software raher than the Epson, it allows you more to fiddle with.
I was attracted to these pages as I spent six very happy years in Sg between 1964 and 1971, although I have not been back since: I was surprised to see pictures of kampongs and jungle as I thought that these had all been swept away and modernised. I still see friends from Singapore occasionally as they pass through England.
I desperately wish that I'd bought a Leica when the exchange rate was 8 Singapore dollars to one UK pound but they were expensive even then (1964) but bought several Pentaxes and a Bronica S2a later. My rangefinders start with a Koni-Omega Rapid (6x7cm) and decrease in size to a Canonet, via various Yashicas and small Canons. I've just bought a Mamiya C3 TLR - heavy but very nice.
It's been good to find this thread,
Selamat pagi (if I remember any Malay)
Best wishes, Alastair
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nickchew
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Alastair
Welcome to our little corner of cyberspace. Things have changed quite a bit in Singapore since you were there. Imagine, we no longer demand that you cut your hair before you enter our country!!! (but you can no longer buy chewing gum)
Your Malay is perfect.
Come visit us again sometime soon to have a "software update" on the Singapore scene.
Best wishes to u too
Nick
Welcome to our little corner of cyberspace. Things have changed quite a bit in Singapore since you were there. Imagine, we no longer demand that you cut your hair before you enter our country!!! (but you can no longer buy chewing gum)
Your Malay is perfect.
Come visit us again sometime soon to have a "software update" on the Singapore scene.
Best wishes to u too
Nick
Terence T
Where'd my Bessa go?
suzums said:
Sure I can't tempt you with the 15 FE? Attached is an image taken over the weekend at a friend's wedding.
Other EOS goodies for sale? Hmm... I'm selling off one of my Tamron 24-135 SP, one of the bestest value standard zooms around. Check out my Camera Porn threads, the images are are shot using this lens, even the macro ones.
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suzums
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Welcome Alastair! Though I'm fairly new myself, its always nice to meet more people who is familiar with the region!
Thanks for your review on the Epson 4870. I think I'm pretty set on purchasing that, if not it would be a 3170 depending on my funds! But anything that will allow me to scan my 120 film, I'd be happy!
Thanks for your review on the Epson 4870. I think I'm pretty set on purchasing that, if not it would be a 3170 depending on my funds! But anything that will allow me to scan my 120 film, I'd be happy!
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suzums
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Terence T said:
Haha, believe me... I am tempted! But at the same time I want to put my money into a diving course before I leave KL. Gah, decisions decisions! :bang:
Justin Low
J for Justin
I was thinking of getting a Canon 9950F to scan my MF negs, 8x10 prints as well as make quick 'contact sheets' of my 35mm rolls. Has anyone used this scanner and would like to comment on it?
I bulk load 30 exposure rolls so the 5-strip holder seems perfect for it.
I bulk load 30 exposure rolls so the 5-strip holder seems perfect for it.
Terence T
Where'd my Bessa go?
I had this wonderful idea that I'd be scanning all my panoramic, 35mm and MF negs on rainy afternoons when there was nothing else to do... went out and got an Epson 4990 and realized after a couple of rolls that this scanning thing isn't for me. I don't know, I think it might have been the loading and unloading of the film trays, or maybe it just took forever to get some hi res scans done, or perhaps I couldn't get sharp scans compared to the scans I got done at the lab. Whatever it was, I ended up selling the scanner after a month and swore of self scanning forever. What I'm trying to say is that scanning isn't for everyone. It takes patience, buckets of it. Suzie, perhaps you should check it out first by using a borrowed scanner. I know Gan has one, maybe you could hook up with him and his agonizingly slow machine in Ampang.
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Peter
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Alastair Smith said:
Selamat pagi to our English friend! Welcome to RFF and to our local corner here. Kampongs and jungle is a very rare sight nowadays and I am trying my best to preserve whatever that's left on film. If you happen to past by this part of the world, do notify us and we would be happy to buy you a pint!
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suzums
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Terence T said:
Haha, interesting scanning stories! Don't worry, I've tried the 3170 before and I have spent a good amount of time scanning negs for a fellow photographer on a flatbed before, and I found the waiting to be alright.
nksyoon
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120 scanning
120 scanning
Hi,
I'm Nick from Malaysia, now living in Zurich, Switzerland.
In response to the scanning posts, I recently bought an Epson 4990 scanner to scan my 120 negatives with.
Scanning negatives is a real pain if you do it at high-res and you're in a dusty environment!
At the moment I scan at 600dpi for web display, and when I want to print on A4 size paper, I scan at 2400dpi which gives me approx 25 megapixels.
I also use the Silverfast scanning software which is quite flexible. It's allowed me to pull out a lot of detail from underexposed and very contrasty negatives.
One issue I have with the supplied film holders is that I can scan 6 images at a time - 2 images x 3 film strips. Unfortunately, the film is usually cut in strips of 3 images! This means a lot of fussing about.
But the thrill I get when seeing a high-res scan of a B&W neg, especially if the shot is a keeper! Makes it all worthwhile.
Cheers,
Nick.
120 scanning
Hi,
I'm Nick from Malaysia, now living in Zurich, Switzerland.
In response to the scanning posts, I recently bought an Epson 4990 scanner to scan my 120 negatives with.
Scanning negatives is a real pain if you do it at high-res and you're in a dusty environment!
At the moment I scan at 600dpi for web display, and when I want to print on A4 size paper, I scan at 2400dpi which gives me approx 25 megapixels.
I also use the Silverfast scanning software which is quite flexible. It's allowed me to pull out a lot of detail from underexposed and very contrasty negatives.
One issue I have with the supplied film holders is that I can scan 6 images at a time - 2 images x 3 film strips. Unfortunately, the film is usually cut in strips of 3 images! This means a lot of fussing about.
But the thrill I get when seeing a high-res scan of a B&W neg, especially if the shot is a keeper! Makes it all worthwhile.
Cheers,
Nick.
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nickchew
Guest
Hi Nick, this is Nick
Just as I share your name, I really share your pain too.
I always hated the dust problem when scanning negs in Singapore. But it was not really all that bad. In Montreal, where the air is much less humid, static becomes is a real problem. Now I'm always so obsessed with cleaning the scanner, blowing the film, using an anti-static cloth.... it is a real chore.
The lesson is ... go home ;-)
Nick
Just as I share your name, I really share your pain too.
I always hated the dust problem when scanning negs in Singapore. But it was not really all that bad. In Montreal, where the air is much less humid, static becomes is a real problem. Now I'm always so obsessed with cleaning the scanner, blowing the film, using an anti-static cloth.... it is a real chore.
The lesson is ... go home ;-)
Nick