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Post by jimhobson on Nov 14, 2009 9:52:42 GMT -5
New toy! Just got it! Can't wait until tomorrow (weather permitting) to go out and try it. Always wanted one. Attachments:
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Post by OrcaBob on Nov 15, 2009 2:36:42 GMT -5
Looks like fun! Beautifully built, too. What size of a piece of film are you using with it? And how are you going to get it developed?
We made and used pinhole cameras in high school science class. It was surprising to see the quality of image gotten without a glass lens.
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Post by jimhobson on Nov 15, 2009 21:51:04 GMT -5
I shot today. It uses 4x5 sheet film in standard film holders. I used Ilford HP5+.
How am I going to get it developed? I own a commercial photo lab. In fact, I went in today (the shop is closed on Sunday) and processed it. It will dry overnight and tomorrow I'll scan it. The negatives look good, so the scans should be good. Haven't decided if I'll print them digitally or wet.
The whole idea behind it is I'm retired and don't have to shoot to earn a living anymore. I'm doing it 'cause I want to have some fun for a change, and today was FUN! ;D
I'll post some images in the next day or two.
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Post by Steve (FloppyDog) on Nov 16, 2009 10:55:29 GMT -5
That's great Jim! We'll be looking forward to seeing some photos.
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Post by juanita on Nov 20, 2009 11:04:42 GMT -5
That is one cool looking toy...Have fun and will be looking forward too!
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Post by NCPhotoTrekker on Nov 21, 2009 9:39:09 GMT -5
IThe whole idea behind it is I'm retired and don't have to shoot to earn a living anymore. I'm doing it 'cause I want to have some fun for a change, and today was FUN! ;D In my opinion this is what photography ought to be. It loses its charm when you are doing it because you have to in order to produce. When you do it because you want to, you will always produce better images, and have fun in the process. Keep enjoying your new toy!
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