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Monthly Archives: September 2011
Street images
Street photography is one of my favorite subjects. I used to walk a lot with my camera and take candid shots, but during the past months I have been almost exclusively devoted to landscape and panoramic photography. I will probably … Continue reading
Infrared color images
Infrared images in black and white are great. White foliage,black skies and dramatic contrast and a unique look. But there is also another way to present your infrared images. Blue sky, yellow foliage and a extra terrestrial look. The technique … Continue reading
Rollei infrared film images (first roll)
I really love infrared images. The look of white foliage with black skies and the dramatic contrast it provides can produce wonderful images. I have shot many infrared images with the Leica M8 and the B+W 092 filter and the … Continue reading
Posted in Analog, Infrared
Tagged black and white, Hoya R72 filter, infrared film, Mamiya 645, Mamiya Sekor-C 45mm f2.8, medium format, Rollei IR film
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Gaoersi 617 with Ilford FP4+
I have managed after a month to develop a black and white Ilford FP4+ film shot with the Gaoersi 617 panoramic camera. For this one I didn’t use my favorite developer (Ilford Ilfotec DD-X) but the Kodak D76. I don’t … Continue reading
Posted in Black and White, Panoramic
Tagged 6x17, black and white, Gaoersi 617, Ilford FP4, medium format, panoramic, panoramic film
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Images with Nikon 135mm f2 DC
The Nikon 135mm f2 DC is one of the best portrait lenses ever made. It’s unique defocus control ring allows an alteration of the bokeh (out of focus areas) either in background or foreground. Now, I am not much into … Continue reading
617 panoramic film resolution
Shooting a 617 panoramic film camera like the Gaoersi 617 is a fascinating experience. It allows you to make panoramic images without stitching, and it produces a huge 6×17 negative. Trying to calculate the megapixels included in a scanned negative … Continue reading
Posted in Analog
Tagged 617 panoramic film megapixels, Fuji Velvia 50, Gaoersi 617, panoramic
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Images with the Olympus XA rangefinder camera
The Olympus XA is a wonderful pocket size rangefinder camera. To my knowledge, it’s the smallest rangefinder ever made. Equipped with a fantastic 35mm f2.8 Zuiko lens is a great camera to carry everywhere. Small and light, it can easily … Continue reading
Kodak Ektar 100 images
I have repeatedly stated to my love for film. Even today when digital cameras have reached a high level of image quality, multiple megapixels and super high ISO, I prefer to shoot film. It has nothing to do with the … Continue reading
Images with Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f1.1
The Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f1.1 is a very special lens. A super fast 50mm prime at a price of around 1000 euros, many times cheaper from the mighty Leica Noctiliux. I had purchased the Nokton 50mm f1.5 (a fantastic lens … Continue reading
Street images with Hipstamatic app for iPhone
The Hipstamatic app for iPhone needs no introduction, a great app for taking photos with a vintage look. As I have written in the past, it’s my first choice especially for street images. Below are three recent images. (c)2011 Konstantinos … Continue reading