Velvia 50 in a Olympus 35SP

[divewizard]

I just got back my first roll of Velvia 50 that I shot in my Olympus 35SP rangefinder. The roll was processed and scanned by Precision Camera.

Fire Hydrant at the Point Arena Pier in Mendocino County

The Point Arena Pier, Mendocino County, California

The Float House in Point Arena

A very friendly horse for sale next to the Float House

©2011 Chris Grossman

 

[divewizard]

An old tractor on the Fort Ross Road in Sonoma County, California

A woman attempting to hide her face with her purse becasue she is illegally using a Handicapped Placard to park for free in Brentwood, California

A red T-bird using a handicapped placard in Brentwood, CA (home of the bloody glove)

My neighbors '45 Ford pick-up

These last two are from of late 50's Cadillac taken at night. I had to white balance on the whitewalls to get the artificial lighting color to look OK. Although these are not the sharpest images, it is a tribute to the fast f/1.7 G. Zuiko lens of the Olympus 35SP that I was able to get them at all with ISO 50 film.

The Velvia work well in the 35SP. This roll yielded the best results I have obtained with Velvia 50. I usually don't like the color distortion.

©2011 Chris Grossman

 

[divewizard]

Here is one more of a AAA truck in Brentwood

©2011 Chris Grossman

 

[ruby.monkey]

Take lots of photos of white people. 😉

 

[efirmage]

Makes me want to shoot Velvia again. It's been a while. The third shot is great.

 

[David Murphy]

Wow, you've really got a winning combination there. Great color - Nice shots!

 

[divewizard]

Here is one more of an old tractor on the Fort Ross Road in Sonoma County, California

©2011 Chris Grossman

 

[TXForester]

I look at that '45 Ford then look around at the junk that comes off the assembly line today and I just.

Your 35SP and Velvia seemed made for each other.

 

[matthewm]

I just bought an SP... Should be here next week. Your images are inspiring. Thanks!!

 

[divewizard]

I just bought an SP... Should be here next week. Your images are inspiring. Thanks!!

You will love it. It has quickly become my favorite 35mm camera.
The spotmeter is a great feature as well as the fast sharp lens. I hardly touch my Nikon SLRs any more.

 

[divewizard]

I look at that '45 Ford then look around at the junk that comes off the assembly line today and I just.

Your 35SP and Velvia seemed made for each other.

I have mostly been shooting TMAX and HP5 in it, but I am happy with these results as well. Now I have the dilemma; do I load it with B&W or E6?

 

[divewizard]

Makes me want to shoot Velvia again. It's been a while. The third shot is great.

Wow, you've really got a winning combination there. Great color - Nice shots!

Thank You both.

 

[denmark.yuzon]

wow.. i really miss my oly 35SP!