Rolleicord, Zeiss Ikonta and Kentmere Pan 100: some pics from a short vacation.

Hi everybody

I'm back from a short vacation at the beach, during which I brought with me, as medium format cameras, a Rolleicord Vb and a Zeiss Ikonta (for the small format I brought a Leica IIIf).

As for the film, I took a bit of a leap in the dark, instinctively switching from my usual Fomapan 100 to the Kentemere Pan 100. I didn't have time to test the new film before leaving; therefore, I was curious (and even a little worried, actually) to see the result. Back home, I developed the two rolls with Kodak HC-110 developer in 1+31 solution, with slow and continuous stirring for 6 minutes.

Well I must say that I was pleasantly surprised by the rendering of this film: it has a beautiful grain, it is soft and contrasted at the right point; maybe it's a bit flat in the transition of tones and shadows, but all in all it's ok.

Basically, a film that I find suitable for delicate photography, for fine palates who don't like the contrasts (exaggerated, personal opinion) to which contemporary photography has accustomed us.

Below I leave you some shots of my short vacation, so that you can get an idea. I hope you enjoy them.

Thanks for your attention, AD

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Thank you for posting these, Alfredo. I can empathise with your apprehension, going on a trip with new-to-you film stock. I think the shots turned out great, though, and with the first one in particular I can almost feel the warm sea-breeze. Makes me want to sit down at a small beachside restaurant with plastic chairs and order fried fish and a salad.

Many thanks, henryvk, really appreciate your kind comment (actually me and my wife we ordered just fried fish, salad and potatoes that day!).

Nice work, well done! I may try this film myself after seeing your results.

Thank you, Kodachromeguy!

Well done!

Alfredo Doricchi said:

Many thanks, henryvk, really appreciate your kind comment (actually me and my wife we ordered just fried fish, salad and potatoes that day!).

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If you don't mind me asking: which Ikonta were you using and which lens does it have?