stillshunter
unlearning digital habits
Only recently gave into my curiosity with film. It all started with the taster that Brian Sweeney sent - the Canonet QL17L. I since sourced some film and had it developed by a great guy at work. The momentum grew as I shot more through the Canonet and then the Oly mju-ii. But recently I bought myself the camera I always wanted..the Ricoh GR1v...well not exactly, as I opted for a model without the parts/service issues and with a more comfortable focal length for me...so here it is the Fuji Klasse S. Honestly for my purposes it is perfect! Small, sharp and serious (aka manual where I need it most...and Full Frame).
Well the first roll of Tmax 400 that came out from her was also the first roll I have developed myself (for those so inclined - box speed, Xtol 1+1 for 9.25 minutes). It was touch and go, but out the other end I am completely and utterly converted. There truly is something more substantial to the process of locking up silver halide and then exciting it for only a fraction of a second and then out of the dark...those negatives arrive. Also this was the first time I used my $10 scanner in anger. I think she did well the little Epson V300.
Now, the hunger for an M6 (or M2) has well and truly set in, but I think the Klasse will always remain at hand.
But, I digress and talk is cheap...
Dougal by stillshunter, on Flickr
Peggy by stillshunter, on Flickr
driveway by stillshunter, on Flickr
This one will get another go through the scanner, so don't mind the lines
winding road by stillshunter, on Flickr
guardian of the road by stillshunter, on Flickr
new life cursed by stillshunter, on Flickr
golgotha by stillshunter, on Flickr
sunset on lichen by stillshunter, on Flickr
Well the first roll of Tmax 400 that came out from her was also the first roll I have developed myself (for those so inclined - box speed, Xtol 1+1 for 9.25 minutes). It was touch and go, but out the other end I am completely and utterly converted. There truly is something more substantial to the process of locking up silver halide and then exciting it for only a fraction of a second and then out of the dark...those negatives arrive. Also this was the first time I used my $10 scanner in anger. I think she did well the little Epson V300.
Now, the hunger for an M6 (or M2) has well and truly set in, but I think the Klasse will always remain at hand.
But, I digress and talk is cheap...
Dougal by stillshunter, on Flickr
Peggy by stillshunter, on Flickr
driveway by stillshunter, on Flickr
This one will get another go through the scanner, so don't mind the lines
winding road by stillshunter, on Flickr
guardian of the road by stillshunter, on Flickr
new life cursed by stillshunter, on Flickr
golgotha by stillshunter, on Flickr
sunset on lichen by stillshunter, on Flickr
jmilkins
Digited User
great landscapes in particular- you've captured the tablelands well. i'm very tempted by the klasse..but s or w? hmmn
stillshunter
unlearning digital habits
The feel and function is identical so you can't go wrong either way IMHO. So down purely to personal preference - and mine happens to be 38mm. This was from my experience with mu43 where I shot over 80% with the 20mm and less than 10% with the 14. Though I suppose if I had the penchant for something wider then the W would be the ideal choice and a fitting bag companion to the S
jmilkins
Digited User
yes yes I hear what you're saying - 2 Klasses is twice as classy ;-) one silver and one black then to tell them apart quickly. Easy, decision made!