Somebody commented (sarcastically I assume) an album a day! Ha! Ha! Sure, why not? Right?

[IpseLux]

Out for a shoot? Unsure what will transpire? Seems like this site is heavily dedicated to the science of photography, and could use a bit more excitement in the art of photography, the photos!
After all, Photography is an art, isn’t it? And the creative process is often contagious. Blunders are great teachers.
For those of you brave enough to show it all, wanna show a collection of photos from your last outing or attempt.
You grabbed your camera. Went out to shoot. And this happened….
Let the group of images tell the story.
Kind regards.
(And yes, I’ll post some, when the weather clears. Heavy rain right here in East Tennessee.)

 

[mshchem]

Going to be careful about enormous file sizes. I remember some of my grandparents snaps that were contact prints 8 exposure b&w , deckle edges, in a little booklet. You could tear out one to share.

Maybe limit it to say 6 smaller files. Make it like the old days.

 

[Premier]

Thanks! This is a great idea and a kind offer!

 

[IpseLux]

Well, brought out the GOAT with film for this one. Panoramic shot of the Peace Bell (Friendship Bell)…. 24mm Nikkor non AI. The 28mm setting in the Nikon tripod head wasn’t working. I think I shot it at 35mm increments. Exposure jumped from f8 to f16 as I was turning. I adjusted it. Could go either way folks.
Did use the mirror up and mechanical timer.
The photos you see are my attempt at doing something similar with my cell phone.
And no, they are not staged. That’s how it happened! Ha! Ha!
iPhone’s wide lens at .9X should approximate 24mm. But it kept switching to video, as I moved it. Hence the mess you see.
As I said, we live and learn.
Kind regards you all.

 

[chuckroast]

Going to be careful about enormous file sizes. I remember some of my grandparents snaps that were contact prints 8 exposure b&w , deckle edges, in a little booklet. You could tear out one to share.

Maybe limit it to say 6 smaller files. Make it like the old days.

Only if you bring back Velox F3

 

[mshchem]

Only if you bring back Velox F3

F2, deckle edged sw and Postcard!!!

 

[AnselMortensen]

Got ya covered....

 

[mshchem]

Got ya covered....

That's a beautiful thing!

 

[chuckroast]

Got ya covered....

Has it been frozen since new? Is it for sale? Huh? Huh? HUH?

 

[chuckroast]

That's a beautiful thing!

Again, I get drool all over my shirt ...

 

[IpseLux]

Fellas, great story! I think this is what you are referring to…. If anyone else is interested and like me, uneducated on this photographic paper.
Very, very cool!

Kodak Velox Rapid Paper 1951 – Time Travel in the Darkroom​

February 14, 2013

Guest blog by Brent Bublitz

 

[mshchem]

 

[IpseLux]

Well, yesterdays lessons helped today’s shoot.
1. Passed on the F Photomic and the 24/2.8 lens. As great as both are, they are the wrong camera and lens combo for easy panoramas. Bulletproof need not factor in this. And the F really feels outside its element bolted down to a heavy tripod!
2. Digital is more convenient for these early attempts. Besides, they are easily stitched with apps. Or so I’m told…. I went with a very film like sensor: CCD on a tiny, and light D60. Didn’t go crazy in MP either, 10MP each frame is plenty.
3. Back when I cut and taped photos together, I always used a 50mm lens. A 100mm was best, but man, that was a bunch of photos!!! I opted for a nifty 50 today and it was splendid. The panorama of interest is relatively narrow in view. At the Grand Canyon, a wider perspective vertically would probably serve best.
4. Set White Balance, and confirmed exposure the same for all shots.
5. Pressed the shutter with care. Seemed to have worked ok.
6. The Nikon pano-head makes it all very easy. Very quick.
Here’s a preview of what it looks like from a download to my phone….

 

[mshchem]

Well, yesterdays lessons helped today’s shoot.
1. Passed on the F Photomic and the 24/2.8 lens. As great as both are, they are the wrong camera and lens combo for easy panoramas. Bulletproof need not factor in this. And the F really feels outside its element bolted down to a heavy tripod!
2. Digital is more convenient for these early attempts. Besides, they are easily stitched with apps. Or so I’m told…. I went with a very film like sensor: CCD on a tiny, and light D60. Didn’t go crazy in MP either, 10MP each frame is plenty.
3. Back when I cut and taped photos together, I always used a 50mm lens. A 100mm was best, but man, that was a bunch of photos!!! I opted for a nifty 50 today and it was splendid. The panorama of interest is relatively narrow in view. At the Grand Canyon, a wider perspective vertically would probably serve best.
4. Set White Balance, and confirmed exposure the same for all shots.
5. Pressed the shutter with care. Seemed to have worked ok.
6. The Nikon pano-head makes it all very easy. Very quick.
Here’s a preview of what it looks like from a download to my phone….

Outstanding! Perfect! You're right about the panoramic head, once level. D60 excellent choice.