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[Personal Blog] Inspired by a Kids 35mm Camera Photo Contest

Deleted user 01.12.21, 19:01
Quote: Deleted user 01.12.21, 19:01Several months ago, I took part in a kids camera challenge. The challenge consisted of locating a kids 35mm camera, take the entire roll of pictures, have the film developed within one week and submit these images to the judges. My images were overlooked by the judges. Since then I've wanted to try something differant.

Instead of using a kids Fujifilm waterproof camera, I've elected to try the Holga 120N Medium format plastic toy camera. Medium format is new to me and something I thought about getting into back in the 70's but never had the chance. My objective to test the modified Holga 120N camera along with my experimental polarizing filter. Finding out later, the 52mm lens ring fits over the existing Holga plastic lens. But over time, the filter mount kept falling off. I ended up making a small foil tab, bent over the lens ring that would apply just enough pressure to hold the generic filter mount in place.

Another add on, we had the shop creation a 3D printed shutter release mount. In conjunction with a $90.00 release cable (the most expensive thing about this https://www.my-milestonecard.com entire outfit). The camera will be used strictly for long exposures. It's been difficult loading the film into the camera when a person like myself have arthritic hands. One thing I'd change about the Holga, I'd like to see a larger film advance knob.

Since getting the camera, I've used 11 rolls of film, My favorite is the Kodak Tri-x 400, but I also threw in the Ilford ISO 50 and one roll of Kodak Portra 160 just to get an idea of what to expect. At the end of this week, I'll finally have a chance to send at least 4 roll of the 120 film, and I'll make sure as to include the Ilford & Portra film. But will months of testing and shooting pay off or be a waste and a big disappointment. I wont know until the lab starts to develop something. However they have said that they will snip test the film before developing the entire roll.

I'm hoping to have something to show for my efforts very soon.

Hello,

Your journey with the Holga 120N sounds like a true labor of love and dedication to the craft of photography. The modifications you’ve made, especially considering the challenges posed by arthritis, are commendable. It’s clear that you’ve put a lot of thought and effort into adapting the camera to your needs and creative vision.

The anticipation of waiting for film to develop can indeed be nerve-wracking, but it’s also part of the charm of film photography. The fact that you’ve experimented with different films like the Kodak Tri-x 400, Ilford ISO 50, and Kodak Portra 160 shows your commitment to exploring the medium’s possibilities.

Remember, the value of your work isn’t solely determined by the outcome of these rolls. The process you’ve undertaken, the learning, and the enjoyment you’ve found in photography are just as important. Whether the results meet your expectations or not, you’ve gained experience and perhaps even found joy in the moments you captured.

When you receive your developed films, regardless of the outcome, consider it a success in its own right. You’ve revived a passion from the '70s, navigated physical limitations, and embraced the unpredictability of film—all of which are achievements to be proud of.

I’m rooting for your success and hope that the developed pictures bring you the satisfaction you’re looking for. Keep embracing the experimental spirit of photography!
Deleted user 11.04.24, 11:09
Deleted user Deleted user 11.04.24, 11:09
Quote: Deleted user 01.12.21, 19:01Several months ago, I took part in a kids camera challenge. The challenge consisted of locating a kids 35mm camera, take the entire roll of pictures, have the film developed within one week and submit these images to the judges. My images were overlooked by the judges. Since then I've wanted to try something differant.

Instead of using a kids Fujifilm waterproof camera, I've elected to try the Holga 120N Medium format plastic toy camera. Medium format is new to me and something I thought about getting into back in the 70's but never had the chance. My objective to test the modified Holga 120N camera along with my experimental polarizing filter. Finding out later, the 52mm lens ring fits over the existing Holga plastic lens. But over time, the filter mount kept falling off. I ended up making a small foil tab, bent over the lens ring that would apply just enough pressure to hold the generic filter mount in place.

Another add on, we had the shop creation a 3D printed shutter release mount. In conjunction with a $90.00 release cable (the most expensive thing about this https://www.my-milestonecard.com entire outfit). The camera will be used strictly for long exposures. It's been difficult loading the film into the camera when a person like myself have arthritic hands. One thing I'd change about the Holga, I'd like to see a larger film advance knob.

Since getting the camera, I've used 11 rolls of film, My favorite is the Kodak Tri-x 400, but I also threw in the Ilford ISO 50 and one roll of Kodak Portra 160 just to get an idea of what to expect. At the end of this week, I'll finally have a chance to send at least 4 roll of the 120 film, and I'll make sure as to include the Ilford & Portra film. But will months of testing and shooting pay off or be a waste and a big disappointment. I wont know until the lab starts to develop something. However they have said that they will snip test the film before developing the entire roll.

I'm hoping to have something to show for my efforts very soon.

Hello,

Your journey with the Holga 120N sounds like a true labor of love and dedication to the craft of photography. The modifications you’ve made, especially considering the challenges posed by arthritis, are commendable. It’s clear that you’ve put a lot of thought and effort into adapting the camera to your needs and creative vision.

The anticipation of waiting for film to develop can indeed be nerve-wracking, but it’s also part of the charm of film photography. The fact that you’ve experimented with different films like the Kodak Tri-x 400, Ilford ISO 50, and Kodak Portra 160 shows your commitment to exploring the medium’s possibilities.

Remember, the value of your work isn’t solely determined by the outcome of these rolls. The process you’ve undertaken, the learning, and the enjoyment you’ve found in photography are just as important. Whether the results meet your expectations or not, you’ve gained experience and perhaps even found joy in the moments you captured.

When you receive your developed films, regardless of the outcome, consider it a success in its own right. You’ve revived a passion from the '70s, navigated physical limitations, and embraced the unpredictability of film—all of which are achievements to be proud of.

I’m rooting for your success and hope that the developed pictures bring you the satisfaction you’re looking for. Keep embracing the experimental spirit of photography!
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Andy Collier

Zone system

Andy Collier 03.07.06, 19:41
Deleted user 27.03.24, 09:10
Deleted user Deleted user 27.03.24, 09:10
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simonbarr

Colour filters with B&W film

simonbarr 25.10.21, 19:45
When you use an orange filter with black and white film, it's primarily used to increase the contrast between the sky and other elements in your scene. The orange filter blocks some of the blue light, making the sky darker and enhancing the contrast of clouds. This can result in more dramatic and visually pleasing landscapes.
Deleted user 11.08.23, 07:43
Deleted user Deleted user 11.08.23, 07:43
When you use an orange filter with black and white film, it's primarily used to increase the contrast between the sky and other elements in your scene. The orange filter blocks some of the blue light, making the sky darker and enhancing the contrast of clouds. This can result in more dramatic and visually pleasing landscapes.
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Deleted user

tri-x 400 dynamic range

Deleted user 19.04.15, 20:38
Quote: Deleted user 19.04.15, 20:38Hi.

I'm looking into shooting on film as I like the look and feel of it. So I bought a canon ae1 and a 50mm lens from ebay. Got a roll of tri-x400 film and just went out and shot the whole roll in one day. I dropped it off at a local foto store but was a bit disappointed when I got the developed and printed fotos back. Generally all shots are lacking contrast. Looking at it in photoshop the values are clipped at a dark grey and light grey. So no real whites and no real blacks. I used the zone system to expose my shots but accidentally got a few underexposed shots and even they are clipped at a dark grey. https://www.surveyzo.com/lazy-acres-survey/
I'd like to look into developing the film myself but just want to find out at which stage I made a mistake.
Am I exposing wrong? But even then whites and blacks shouldn't be clipped, right?
Did the photo store do something wrong? Looking at the negative, as far as I can tell the range looks quite all right, completely transparent and fully opaque.
Maybe the negatives got fogged?

Thanks for your help,
Fabian

Hello,

It's possible that the issue lies with the film development process or handling at the photo store. If your negatives look fine with a good range of tones, but the printed photos lack contrast and have clipped values in Photoshop, it might indicate a problem during printing. It's unlikely that proper exposure alone would cause the extreme lack of contrast you're describing. The negatives being transparent and opaque suggests they are well-exposed.

Fogging of the negatives is less likely if you didn't notice any unusual artifacts or haziness on them. To narrow down the issue, you could try another roll of film, ensuring proper exposure, and have it developed at a different lab or attempt developing it yourself. This would help determine if the problem was with the initial development process. Remember that learning to develop film yourself can be a rewarding experience and give you more control over the final results.
Deleted user 10.08.23, 12:27
Deleted user Deleted user 10.08.23, 12:27
Quote: Deleted user 19.04.15, 20:38Hi.

I'm looking into shooting on film as I like the look and feel of it. So I bought a canon ae1 and a 50mm lens from ebay. Got a roll of tri-x400 film and just went out and shot the whole roll in one day. I dropped it off at a local foto store but was a bit disappointed when I got the developed and printed fotos back. Generally all shots are lacking contrast. Looking at it in photoshop the values are clipped at a dark grey and light grey. So no real whites and no real blacks. I used the zone system to expose my shots but accidentally got a few underexposed shots and even they are clipped at a dark grey. https://www.surveyzo.com/lazy-acres-survey/
I'd like to look into developing the film myself but just want to find out at which stage I made a mistake.
Am I exposing wrong? But even then whites and blacks shouldn't be clipped, right?
Did the photo store do something wrong? Looking at the negative, as far as I can tell the range looks quite all right, completely transparent and fully opaque.
Maybe the negatives got fogged?

Thanks for your help,
Fabian

Hello,

It's possible that the issue lies with the film development process or handling at the photo store. If your negatives look fine with a good range of tones, but the printed photos lack contrast and have clipped values in Photoshop, it might indicate a problem during printing. It's unlikely that proper exposure alone would cause the extreme lack of contrast you're describing. The negatives being transparent and opaque suggests they are well-exposed.

Fogging of the negatives is less likely if you didn't notice any unusual artifacts or haziness on them. To narrow down the issue, you could try another roll of film, ensuring proper exposure, and have it developed at a different lab or attempt developing it yourself. This would help determine if the problem was with the initial development process. Remember that learning to develop film yourself can be a rewarding experience and give you more control over the final results.
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Deleted user

Analogue V Digital

Deleted user 22.02.11, 13:00
When it comes to the digital age, there are two primary types of media: analogue and digital. The former refers to those methods of communication that rely on a physical medium such as phone signals or radio waves. Here you follow this https://www.purewl.com/ and get more new things for software. The latter involves transmitting images and sounds on a computer screen over networks such as the internet. There are many similarities between these two forms of media, but there are also some important differences which means you can't just switch from analogue to digital in your business.
gorig26415 27.01.23, 09:59
gorig26415 gorig26415 27.01.23, 09:59
When it comes to the digital age, there are two primary types of media: analogue and digital. The former refers to those methods of communication that rely on a physical medium such as phone signals or radio waves. Here you follow this https://www.purewl.com/ and get more new things for software. The latter involves transmitting images and sounds on a computer screen over networks such as the internet. There are many similarities between these two forms of media, but there are also some important differences which means you can't just switch from analogue to digital in your business.
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desertar

band proofs???

desertar 20.10.15, 00:56
Deleted user 25.01.23, 06:32
Deleted user Deleted user 25.01.23, 06:32
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kamakany

RED NEGATIVES please, no brown, no orange C-41

kamakany 09.05.15, 18:32
Ruud van der Lubben 27.12.22, 21:37
Ruud van der Lubben Ruud van der Lubben 27.12.22, 21:37
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max.schnitzler.1710

ae1 Rückspul-Problem

max.schnitzler.1710 11.06.22, 21:40
Moin Max,

zu einem bist Du hier im falschen Forum gelandet. Wie schon in der Beschreibung dieses Forums steht, geht es hier um Hilfestellung, wenn Du Probleme mit der fotocommunity oder Fragen zur dieser hast.

Zum anderen kannst Du den Film retten. Dazu gehört etwas Fingerspitzengefühl. Denn Du muss in absoluter Dunkelheit Deine Kamera öffnen und den Film herausholen, um ihn dann in einem lichtundruchlässigen Behältnis zum entwickeln geben zu können. Wenn Du es nicht selber machen willst oder kannst, würde ich die Kamera zum Entnehmen des Filmes bei einem Fotofachhändler abgeben.

LG mh.fotograf
mh.fotograf 11.06.22, 23:33
mh.fotograf mh.fotograf 11.06.22, 23:33
Moin Max,

zu einem bist Du hier im falschen Forum gelandet. Wie schon in der Beschreibung dieses Forums steht, geht es hier um Hilfestellung, wenn Du Probleme mit der fotocommunity oder Fragen zur dieser hast.

Zum anderen kannst Du den Film retten. Dazu gehört etwas Fingerspitzengefühl. Denn Du muss in absoluter Dunkelheit Deine Kamera öffnen und den Film herausholen, um ihn dann in einem lichtundruchlässigen Behältnis zum entwickeln geben zu können. Wenn Du es nicht selber machen willst oder kannst, würde ich die Kamera zum Entnehmen des Filmes bei einem Fotofachhändler abgeben.

LG mh.fotograf
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Deleted user

How can I join event management?

Deleted user 24.12.21, 10:01
Genuvenue is a event planners in Banff Canada. We provide a wide range catering of services for our clients like Wedding event , Anniversaries event , Birthday events.
https://genuvenue.com/vendor/event-planners
Deleted user 24.12.21, 10:01
Deleted user Deleted user 24.12.21, 10:01
Genuvenue is a event planners in Banff Canada. We provide a wide range catering of services for our clients like Wedding event , Anniversaries event , Birthday events.
https://genuvenue.com/vendor/event-planners
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Dennis Veldman

Canonet QL19 - help, tips&tricks

Dennis Veldman 25.03.08, 21:36
Hey guys.
New to this so go easy, I'm trying to repair a canonet ql19 newer version and need to know how to adjust the light meter as mine is under exposing by 3 stops. I have checked repair manuals and adjusted a variable resistor but I don't think that can do it. Any help would be much appreciated.
Daryl Johnson 24.10.21, 18:06
Daryl Johnson Daryl Johnson 24.10.21, 18:06
Hey guys.
New to this so go easy, I'm trying to repair a canonet ql19 newer version and need to know how to adjust the light meter as mine is under exposing by 3 stops. I have checked repair manuals and adjusted a variable resistor but I don't think that can do it. Any help would be much appreciated.
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Anila Jain

What are the most important in food Photgraphy?

Anila Jain 15.03.16, 11:55
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Ruud van der Lubben 26.07.21, 10:31
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clarissaaa

what's a good amateur analog camera?

clarissaaa 13.09.12, 13:30
Deleted user 12.06.20, 20:06
Deleted user Deleted user 12.06.20, 20:06
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Deleted user

Line on developed pictures, help?

Deleted user 19.09.16, 17:16
Seems to me that those are not damages to the negative, looks like a scan problem.
Ruud van der Lubben 19.09.16, 22:46
Ruud van der Lubben Ruud van der Lubben 19.09.16, 22:46
Seems to me that those are not damages to the negative, looks like a scan problem.
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wxyd

develop film

wxyd 20.08.14, 10:52
"A little late"... :-)
My further possibility is that you or someone else clicked a couple of times with the lid on the objective.
Those shots received no light at all, and then you went on photographing regularly with the same film.
Donata Casiraghi 20.03.15, 12:32
Donata Casiraghi Donata Casiraghi 20.03.15, 12:32
"A little late"... :-)
My further possibility is that you or someone else clicked a couple of times with the lid on the objective.
Those shots received no light at all, and then you went on photographing regularly with the same film.
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Royalrat

My father's Yashica Lynx 5000E

Royalrat 26.08.11, 22:31
It belongs to the Yashica Lynx series of cameras which are fixed lens, leaf shutter cameras made in the 1960s. It has built-in CDS cell light meter, full manual settings and Yashinon 5 elements 45mm f/1.8 lens, Yashica Copal-SV shutter with all speeds 1-1/1000, self-timer, and metal body. The viewing is very clear. It has coupled viewfinder / parallax corrected rangefinder. There is a bright frame which moves when the focus ring turned. Light meter readout is in the viewfinder, an electronic metering system that displays over and under indicators in the viewfinder instead of the meter needle.
approveme 30.12.14, 08:09
approveme approveme 30.12.14, 08:09
It belongs to the Yashica Lynx series of cameras which are fixed lens, leaf shutter cameras made in the 1960s. It has built-in CDS cell light meter, full manual settings and Yashinon 5 elements 45mm f/1.8 lens, Yashica Copal-SV shutter with all speeds 1-1/1000, self-timer, and metal body. The viewing is very clear. It has coupled viewfinder / parallax corrected rangefinder. There is a bright frame which moves when the focus ring turned. Light meter readout is in the viewfinder, an electronic metering system that displays over and under indicators in the viewfinder instead of the meter needle.
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