That this shot came out at all is a bit of a miracle.
Firstly the back on the Super 66 has developed a light leak. Luckily this and the first frame are exempt from damage, all the others are not.
Secondly the first 5 frames of the film, all have a dark lower 1/4. Why is a mystery. Again this frame went clear.
Thirdly the self timer switch on the leaf shuttered lens got engaged without me noticing. Once I thought I had the shot in the bag (the mirror swinging up makes a loud kaaawhuump) and I started to walk away I heard the dreadful sound of the timer clockwork. I rushed back and reframed blind (the mirror was still up of course, obscuring the view, so why am I looking into the viewfinder?). And better framing than this is difficult even with finder. Missed the focus by a foot though. So now my reflection is more in focus than I had hoped. Ah well, that´s Sod´s law I suppose.
Oh, and did I mention, this is my first try with Tri-X in Caffenol? Did it turn out well? You bet, I think this is the best effort I´ve had with any 400 speed film, ever.
Taken during a walk with the Oslo Camera Club.
Kowa Super 66, 150mm f3.5, Tri-X. EI400, Caffenol-C-M (RS), 14:30min @ 20C
