tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35618190253258385812024-03-24T14:11:35.590-04:00Uncle Jonesy's CamerasOur journey back to film photography, with tips and tricks that we have learned along the way. You can go home again.Kevin Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16981544533752409461noreply@blogger.comBlogger129125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561819025325838581.post-33254599034238992212024-03-24T14:10:00.001-04:002024-03-24T14:10:52.686-04:00Uncle Jonesy's Cameras Podcast #68: Two Bodies, Two Lenses, and Twin Lenses<iframe title="Embed Player" src="https://play.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/30517723/height/192/theme/modern/size/large/thumbnail/yes/custom-color/87A93A/time-start/00:00:00/playlist-height/200/direction/backward/download/yes/font-color/FFFFFF" height="192" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="" webkitallowfullscreen="true" mozallowfullscreen="true" oallowfullscreen="true" msallowfullscreen="true" style="border: none;"></iframe><p>The two Shutter Brothers, Wayne and Kevin, are talking twos on show #68: two camera bodies, two lenses, and twin lenses. Why? Because two is better than one, of course! As the Bros think about their impending cruises later this year, they're both thinking of bringing along two cameras. While Wayne has settled on his two medium format Plaubel Makina 67 and his Noblex panoramic cameras, Kevin has narrowed it down to the idea of using two 35mm camera bodies, so that he can easily switch between b&w and color film. Why would Kevin want to shoot color film? Because he will have to opportunity to photograph wildlife like he never has before, and photography wildlife in color just seems like the right thing to do. So, given that Kevin wants to travel as light a possible, what would be the best combination of two cameras for the cruise? Wayne offers four options:</p><p>1. Two identical 35mm camera bodies with the same lens mount.</p><p>2. Two 35mm bodies of the same make but different models, both with the same lens mount.</p><p>3. Two completely different 35mm cameras (one SLR and the other a rangefinder, for example).</p><p>4. Two different formats (for example, a 35mm SLR and a medium format TLR).</p><p>Thanks to input from one of our listeners, Kevin is definitely leaning toward one of these options. Listen to the show to find out which.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlz8PCJHVuNLkH8t6WupIRdpTP9DTsWdPS6fO4n3Qz_0m8bdmps4Bios_pB6_N2znTeqXBfkwcp49F_oE4rv6khJ3RN_Q5BnXOnXyuHWOEMdkVmTquOUegrblcNe8Fw3jtmNoM2N16PrBqo5jrXiDUfY6mfchrnk5jtwTnQXe7ShtgeFFDL45e_qTSfQTp/s2049/IMG_8405.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1537" data-original-width="2049" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlz8PCJHVuNLkH8t6WupIRdpTP9DTsWdPS6fO4n3Qz_0m8bdmps4Bios_pB6_N2znTeqXBfkwcp49F_oE4rv6khJ3RN_Q5BnXOnXyuHWOEMdkVmTquOUegrblcNe8Fw3jtmNoM2N16PrBqo5jrXiDUfY6mfchrnk5jtwTnQXe7ShtgeFFDL45e_qTSfQTp/w640-h480/IMG_8405.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The venerable Minolta Maxxum 700 is Kevin's go to 35mm SLR currently, but will it go to Alaska<br />with him in September? And what other camera and gear will go also?</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><a href="http://www.dyxum.com" target="_blank">www.dyxum.com</a> is a great resourse for all things Minolta AF lenses and Sony A mount cameras. Kevin is considering taking two Minolta AF zoom lenses with him on his Alaskan cruise. <a href="https://www.dyxum.com/lenses/Minolta-AF-35-70mm-F4_lens39.html" target="_blank">Here</a> is the review of the 35-70mm <i>f</i>4, and here is the review of the 70-210mm <i>f</i>4 (beercan).</p><p>Meanwhile, Kevin has been shooting his Rolleicord Va with mixed results. It seems that the Rolleicord is capable of very sharp images with the camera is mounted on a tripod. However, when Kevin uses it handheld, the results are variable, and he hates it when his negatives are not in focus! So why is this happening to Kevin, even though he is doing everything he can to steady himself before firing the shutter? The answer could have something to do with the Rolleicord's shutter button itself. It is a lever that requires lateral movement to fire the shutter. Could this side-to-side movement cause camera shake?</p><p>In search of an answer, Wayne gathers up his four twin lens reflex cameras (none of which are Rolleicords) to compare the shutter button layout of each, and each one is different. However, Wayne has an idea that may help Kevin to reduce camera shake on his Rolleicord, a solution that may help other TLR users.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifBtxvz9zBR6h6HbJYokjCA1xNp1PxVVoclGAYYnydvQwk3TG0SZwh5AwccDtDTc1OVY53WFzEXQUC123r2tH8SADwfFTyhTSAnCCAFX2lB8u-L9pApBO1HD7ia7xm-jOVL75HwbTRbEWTSeqXPmKor_xpr4YZ6lb_xEvHAuMKPAWqw2dyLxxRpVQFVxtk/s4032/IMG_8399-1.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifBtxvz9zBR6h6HbJYokjCA1xNp1PxVVoclGAYYnydvQwk3TG0SZwh5AwccDtDTc1OVY53WFzEXQUC123r2tH8SADwfFTyhTSAnCCAFX2lB8u-L9pApBO1HD7ia7xm-jOVL75HwbTRbEWTSeqXPmKor_xpr4YZ6lb_xEvHAuMKPAWqw2dyLxxRpVQFVxtk/w640-h480/IMG_8399-1.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wayne's TLR quartet: R-L: Minolta Autocord, Zeiss Ikoflex iic, Zeiss Ikoflex iii, and Welta Superfekta</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhULsU4AT_I50YLwVw1ifwJFkPKmYfWApZM721Iw31TyHsbUoXfC4xEzmlSlFutVfyTm6qRdthAKUtn5s32cfS2iLA0SbYCrTrnInvcuQ0WzIXses4DrFB29HPjeUcvtmsknIQkPUn6qMC1mx4XqXb845LV951G_2oxzQNtEkPTItdsvVdQkxJ0ftChZ5C_/s1063/432427835_322724893767907_4273581181273257853_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1063" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhULsU4AT_I50YLwVw1ifwJFkPKmYfWApZM721Iw31TyHsbUoXfC4xEzmlSlFutVfyTm6qRdthAKUtn5s32cfS2iLA0SbYCrTrnInvcuQ0WzIXses4DrFB29HPjeUcvtmsknIQkPUn6qMC1mx4XqXb845LV951G_2oxzQNtEkPTItdsvVdQkxJ0ftChZ5C_/w482-h640/432427835_322724893767907_4273581181273257853_n.jpg" width="482" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Is is a TLR? Is it a folder? The Welta Superfekta is both! But wait! There's more!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSDaI7rh8u9Srz0BHHsdCxSokRUCllL9p1x9iwU2K5U-_V46adgMB_rMQN0WG0RXVtHuCEH31gEDi0uUTZbCKEZi1mkM8J9NeSGB-5ZAXyZLhTCit_jGKLemzuPp7J-SlxpwUaQJTABnobGU-VyHuJRXyMOWTXAMw1G2AfJpq9tgbW0R0mu5Hf2IjwTyYf/s1063/434134015_2346253252431313_2090544823731708984_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1063" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSDaI7rh8u9Srz0BHHsdCxSokRUCllL9p1x9iwU2K5U-_V46adgMB_rMQN0WG0RXVtHuCEH31gEDi0uUTZbCKEZi1mkM8J9NeSGB-5ZAXyZLhTCit_jGKLemzuPp7J-SlxpwUaQJTABnobGU-VyHuJRXyMOWTXAMw1G2AfJpq9tgbW0R0mu5Hf2IjwTyYf/w482-h640/434134015_2346253252431313_2090544823731708984_n.jpg" width="482" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Welta Superfekta for landscape 6x9cm shots!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Finally, while October may seem like a long time from now, it's never to soon to start planning for our 3rd Annual Photowalk with the Shutter Brothers. The date is Saturday, October 26, and the location is Fort <a href="https://tennesseerivervalleygeotourism.org/entries/fort-southwest-point/b1180124-1db0-40b7-a405-ee27bf657093" target="_blank">Southwest Point Archeological Site</a> in Kingston, Tennessee. The City of Kingston will be celebrating Founders Day that weekend, and photowalk participants will have the opportunity to photograph people in period costumes participating in military reenactments. We hope to see you there, so mark your calendar now!</p><p>One more thing. Any stereo photography enthusiasts out there? Wayne has something special for you: A Stereo Vivid projector kit! With this projector, special screen, extra bulbs and the accompanying sixteen viewing glasses, you could be putting on slide shows in 3D. If you are interested in owning this rare piece of photographic history, email Wayne at <a href="mailto:unclejonesyscameras@gmail.com">unclejonesyscameras@gmail.com</a>. For more about stereo photography, listen to UJC #67 and check out our show notes <a href="https://unclejonesyscameras.blogspot.com/2024/03/uncle-jonesys-cameras-podcast-67-whats.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOwr9PMc3b6iadPgm5523NX690VGQy2e0KlGSLLK2YHogyN5AQz-B2ZC0wNXm5ZkUrY5mPao4nSEHPgzF5l724iemv6K3_XO5DO-7u_n2hIGy3PjqIWb1c_HeiugG4QR98gpeF7rGG6569nggEAeUoppnzLPgclSsBlkFVPmgdd6uDmSPbHMs6WWd6klR0/s800/434196310_401136756116413_8539840161843024378_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="800" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOwr9PMc3b6iadPgm5523NX690VGQy2e0KlGSLLK2YHogyN5AQz-B2ZC0wNXm5ZkUrY5mPao4nSEHPgzF5l724iemv6K3_XO5DO-7u_n2hIGy3PjqIWb1c_HeiugG4QR98gpeF7rGG6569nggEAeUoppnzLPgclSsBlkFVPmgdd6uDmSPbHMs6WWd6klR0/w640-h512/434196310_401136756116413_8539840161843024378_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This Stereo Vivid projector and case, screen, sixteen 3D glasses, and extra bulbs could be yours!</td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p><p>As always, we greatly value the contributions our listeners make to the podcast, so please consider contributing to our next show! Send us an email at <a>unclejonesyscameras@gmail.com</a>. Also, check out our show notes at <a href="https://unclejonesyscameras.blogspot.com/">https://unclejonesyscameras.blogspot.com</a> and our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ujcpodcast">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ujcpodcast/">Instagram</a> pages (both can be found by searching @ujcpodcast). </p><p>Happy Photography!</p>Kevin Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16981544533752409461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561819025325838581.post-82691654910578194432024-03-05T23:20:00.001-05:002024-03-05T23:20:50.823-05:00Uncle Jonesy's Cameras Podcast #67: What's in Wayne's Closet?<iframe title="Embed Player" src="https://play.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/30246518/height/192/theme/modern/size/large/thumbnail/yes/custom-color/87A93A/time-start/00:00:00/playlist-height/200/direction/backward/download/yes/font-color/FFFFFF" height="192" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="" webkitallowfullscreen="true" mozallowfullscreen="true" oallowfullscreen="true" msallowfullscreen="true" style="border: none;"></iframe><p>Most people find a lot of junk in their closet, but not Shutter Brother Wayne. He's been doing some spring cleaning lately, and what he found definitely is not junk. How about a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stereo_Realist" target="_blank">Stereo Realist</a>? And a stereo projector? Some stereo card mounts? A viewer? Imagine the cool slides shows at the Setser house </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin5Fy1n68r54brDRCAF7l2OCTgJdlvG43IpXUJxwGOzr9lQB1TG9mWMW4yJifrQ5_10Ag5DfsQatq1lCYqz-w37TRnyD6xxkZWsTlaTCmka2yp0In0TtmGcpSv4JpIJr3KO09cQqt0TSEYdeheLN9_1fO2DoWEsZTjsNqNBB5_Ua2fDcdUixc7ARe4CZo1/s800/430320290_966647574817766_2517629164472869442_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="602" data-original-width="800" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin5Fy1n68r54brDRCAF7l2OCTgJdlvG43IpXUJxwGOzr9lQB1TG9mWMW4yJifrQ5_10Ag5DfsQatq1lCYqz-w37TRnyD6xxkZWsTlaTCmka2yp0In0TtmGcpSv4JpIJr3KO09cQqt0TSEYdeheLN9_1fO2DoWEsZTjsNqNBB5_Ua2fDcdUixc7ARe4CZo1/w640-h482/430320290_966647574817766_2517629164472869442_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wayne's Stereo Realist Camera with stereo viewer and mounts.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgst-jhjfM7WQmqiPi2TKUmXdI8SEpatTiPWKbmdd53sGzLwTe-0ZEB58Z76mA1P0d4Vcv0frc4FXtwRlSAuuq_oc5D4lS8xjSYmOJQpSRVZs92shGZDqd6BBnCjpN3LF3-dbUq6oM2LMg2LCKfIPkcfE44pr7NG7b86cdn0haMYcMrvdtaOKD65oIKehq9/s800/429575513_370398975877329_972882349017818865_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="602" data-original-width="800" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgst-jhjfM7WQmqiPi2TKUmXdI8SEpatTiPWKbmdd53sGzLwTe-0ZEB58Z76mA1P0d4Vcv0frc4FXtwRlSAuuq_oc5D4lS8xjSYmOJQpSRVZs92shGZDqd6BBnCjpN3LF3-dbUq6oM2LMg2LCKfIPkcfE44pr7NG7b86cdn0haMYcMrvdtaOKD65oIKehq9/w640-h482/429575513_370398975877329_972882349017818865_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A handheld camera with a handheld meter: The Reveni Labs Incident Meter</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Wayne has been using handheld cameras a lot lately, especially his Noblex panoramic camera. Since the Noblex doesn't have a strap and must be held with both hands, Wayne could use a third hand to hold his handheld light meter. Or, he could find a meter that fits one his hand. And he did! The <a href="https://www.reveni-labs.com/shop/p/reveni-labs-incident-meter" target="_blank">Reveni Labs Incident Meter</a> straps on the the back of Wayne's hand stays there. Also, just a flip of a switch and a turn of the hand, and it becomes a reflective meter. Very handy!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_g7AFRZcQDAY0EpsMeqz07XrqxowDK0-ylpKRGuIu7-jx4ma-Fp0mccg0MhxaLYMnPopTbHonzkv1fd2R1QnP-pxdTNhv9GrqsVEAQgRDSYvzBorX5HP00bzBYCIjziMITglvOtLT7UWL1B_6i5-8liEcJaLuP5TQ51WB_rbIDL38zvosJ10ZTyhuSfSp/s800/430150660_410554724851835_5602503022217272927_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="602" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_g7AFRZcQDAY0EpsMeqz07XrqxowDK0-ylpKRGuIu7-jx4ma-Fp0mccg0MhxaLYMnPopTbHonzkv1fd2R1QnP-pxdTNhv9GrqsVEAQgRDSYvzBorX5HP00bzBYCIjziMITglvOtLT7UWL1B_6i5-8liEcJaLuP5TQ51WB_rbIDL38zvosJ10ZTyhuSfSp/w482-h640/430150660_410554724851835_5602503022217272927_n.jpg" width="482" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Reveni Labs Incident Meter has an easy to read display. The "joystick"<br />will switch the mode from incident to reflected.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij69rW3QQfWszWDt8JeFLwZ0oRLU_GEQ2aSAYql1VRzib693G-Db5E18T407EAnDH5EkBvjAlov46O8RGVJQ0PnpsgbkUAlQOmUBBfJtfY4PUFWKzjOcIPoy-217mJfJ2iBSdOoRyjS9buJAoeD3LO_gtW8dEJS6Jrd45z6PMn4n5rBrv9RIBzoj0At5pQ/s800/430096799_967232028160305_7439919537050179776_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="602" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij69rW3QQfWszWDt8JeFLwZ0oRLU_GEQ2aSAYql1VRzib693G-Db5E18T407EAnDH5EkBvjAlov46O8RGVJQ0PnpsgbkUAlQOmUBBfJtfY4PUFWKzjOcIPoy-217mJfJ2iBSdOoRyjS9buJAoeD3LO_gtW8dEJS6Jrd45z6PMn4n5rBrv9RIBzoj0At5pQ/w482-h640/430096799_967232028160305_7439919537050179776_n.jpg" width="482" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">When in reflective mode, simply point the lens toward your subject to get<br />a reading similar to what your built-in meter would have given you.</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Next, our faithful and clever listeners take over with some great questions, comments, and tips. And one of those questions leads us into a light meter deep dive. Reflective? Incident? Spot? No meter? We've got it covered.</p><p>You definitely should check out Friend of the Show Mike Kukavica's photography, which can be found <a href="https://www.kukavica.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Wayne uses the QuickDisc tool to calculate bellows extention compensation, and you can too! All you have to do is print the tool found <a href="https://salzgeber.at/disc/disc.pdf?fbclid=IwAR3EWjcbCU-aqlKzbYvRUBBAv3R4tyeD34v5QuR79LoVl4TKOPcnbq8MWLk" target="_blank">here</a> and follow the intsructions. Thanks to Philipp Salzgeber for creating the QuickDisc!</p><p>We finish with more talk of our Third Annual Photowalk with Wayne and Kevin, which will happen in October. The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 26, and the location will be <a href="https://www.roanetourism.com/vendor/14/fort-southwest-point/" target="_blank">Fort Southwest Point</a> near Kingston, Tennessee.</p><p>Happy Photography!</p><p> </p>Kevin Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16981544533752409461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561819025325838581.post-59206025909381663242024-01-27T17:27:00.003-05:002024-01-27T17:27:56.039-05:00Uncle Jonesy's Cameras Podcast #66: When Your Photography Inspiration Goes "Poof!"<iframe allowfullscreen="" height="192" mozallowfullscreen="true" msallowfullscreen="true" oallowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" src="https://play.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/29675693/height/192/theme/modern/size/large/thumbnail/yes/custom-color/87A93A/time-start/00:00:00/playlist-height/200/direction/backward/download/yes/font-color/FFFFFF" style="border: none;" title="Embed Player" webkitallowfullscreen="true" width="100%"></iframe><p>It's a brand new year and a brand new show ("Our best show of 2024," says Wayne). The Shutter Brothers are back and very excited about what we hope to accomplish with not only our photography in 2024, but also our podcasting. We are hopeful that our listeners will have plenty of content this year, so lets get started with show #66!</p><p>To begin with, we have some really helpful input from our listeners. Our friend, Mike Kukavica (<a href="http://@drunk.darkroom">@drunk.darkroom</a>), shares his experience with film testing using a 6x6cm step wedge with medium format film. Film testing is a good way to determine a film's "working ISO" for your particular metering, shooting and developing workflow. Some films are spot on with their "box speed" ratings while others . . . not so much. Determining your working ISO will help you get the most out of your favorite films. Testing film entails using up a certain amount of film to complete the process, so when you are testing 4x5" large format film, one can't help but to consider the cost. However, thanks to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN-LM1lM8Kg&t=995s" target="_blank">YouTuber Mat Marrash</a>, Kevin has heard of a way to save film by using a 4x5" <a href="https://www.stouffer.net/Photo.htm" target="_blank">transmission step wedge</a> (this process is also described in a terrific blog post that can be found <a href="https://www.alexbond.com.au/film-speed-test/" target="_blank">here</a>). But what about medium format film? Good ol' Kuks has found a way to test 120 film by taping a 6x6cm <a href="https://www.stouffer.net/Photo.htm" target="_blank">transmission step wedge</a> inside in his Yashica-Mat 124G. Here are a couple of photos contributed my Kuks:</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhklfKPwxAMdrNSGCOX0enbAsjS3YEbiD2QODDwB0Muc5IOXXwji5g2qCkk2zg1xXwOipSvLPe5zT21VBkXsuu0MeLl0FKI7TCGzJlfiD4WAvR_h-ILBUtMcHGQ_-qvso8ZJOfyNHLSt_VFwuVE4uARvKW_7Uoip49zd6rNlvFpen5u2CX5w6lnzG0Y2Jdu/s4032/IMG_0021.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhklfKPwxAMdrNSGCOX0enbAsjS3YEbiD2QODDwB0Muc5IOXXwji5g2qCkk2zg1xXwOipSvLPe5zT21VBkXsuu0MeLl0FKI7TCGzJlfiD4WAvR_h-ILBUtMcHGQ_-qvso8ZJOfyNHLSt_VFwuVE4uARvKW_7Uoip49zd6rNlvFpen5u2CX5w6lnzG0Y2Jdu/w480-h640/IMG_0021.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mike Kukavica's Yashica-Mat 124G with a Stouffer transmission step<br />wedge taped inside. The light coming through the lens will pass through<br />it and expose the film to create . . . </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFZv4nvCuqi_YBptudiOvstTc03Ao-P1Uhfa2Qsa7xm0w85DcJqMKsci0nz-q46748BZBUAVXw9tpFd1QpveRNGKZR5aK_Naow5maeDa_cvLg6vZ7fVRAiVToVX5XL1BjfSqZ-fJw_4jt_UlzLyM9Yyk6G9VqEXexQI0Qy3B2FcWQhAOrTIHyE0Df77u73/s1472/2CFFA6FD-E35F-4432-92E8-A5C84E00E266.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1472" data-original-width="828" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFZv4nvCuqi_YBptudiOvstTc03Ao-P1Uhfa2Qsa7xm0w85DcJqMKsci0nz-q46748BZBUAVXw9tpFd1QpveRNGKZR5aK_Naow5maeDa_cvLg6vZ7fVRAiVToVX5XL1BjfSqZ-fJw_4jt_UlzLyM9Yyk6G9VqEXexQI0Qy3B2FcWQhAOrTIHyE0Df77u73/w360-h640/2CFFA6FD-E35F-4432-92E8-A5C84E00E266.JPG" width="360" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">. . . a negative that can make a step wedge contact prinuseful for <br />determining working ISO and film development times. </td></tr></tbody></table><p>Wayne has discussed an effective way to test 35mm or 120 film without using a step wedge in UJC Podcast #49, and you can see his notes <a href="https://unclejonesyscameras.blogspot.com/2022/05/uncle-jonesys-cameras-podcast-49-its.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>After reading an email from listener Robert about a resourceful method of using 35mm negative sleeves, the Shutter Brothers turn their attention to a question from Sherry Christianson (<a href="https://embracethegrain.com" target="_blank">Embrace the Grain Podcast</a> and the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1163101494091862/" target="_blank">Frugal Film Project</a>): What to do when your photography desire and/or inspiration goes "Poof!?" As creative people, all photographers experience dry spells when we just don't feel like being a photographer. Personally (Kevin here), I've experienced times when I felt as though my days of making good photographs were over. However, we must remember that most, if not all, creative slumps are temporary, so listen to the show for ideas on how to get back into the photography groove.</p><p>Next, we turn to a topic that is relevant for both Wayne and Kevin: What camera(s) to take on a vacation cruise? Wayne and his family are taking a cruise to the Bahamas, while Kevin and his wife, Debbie (both of whom have never before been on a cruise), are going on an Alaskan cruise in the fall. Because this will be Kevin's first cruise, we put out the call to our listeners (especially those who are cruise veterans) for advice on camera and film. If you have suggestions, please leave them in the comments below, comment on our Facebook page, or email them to <a href="mailto:unclejonesyscameras@gmail.com">unclejonesyscameras@gmail.com</a>. We would love to hear from you!</p><p>Finally, we've been thinking about our 2024 Photowalk with the Shutter Brothers, and we already have some tentative ideas for location and date. Listen to the show to find out more.</p><p>We always are grateful for our listeners who take the time to send us some feedback, so please keep those emails and comments coming! You can send us an email with comments, questions, tips, reviews, and stories to <a href="mailto:unclejonesyscameras@gmail.com">unclejonesyscameras@gmail.com.</a> You also can find us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ujcpodcast">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ujcpodcast/">Instagram</a>, and feel free to leave your feedback there. Until next time . . .</p><p>Happy Photography!</p>Kevin Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16981544533752409461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561819025325838581.post-51171181652439142912023-12-20T22:20:00.002-05:002023-12-21T16:29:41.487-05:00Uncle Jonesy's Cameras Podcast #65: Happy Holiday(s) Photography!<iframe allowfullscreen="" height="192" mozallowfullscreen="true" msallowfullscreen="true" oallowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" src="https://play.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/29175788/height/192/theme/modern/size/large/thumbnail/yes/custom-color/87A93A/time-start/00:00:00/playlist-height/200/direction/backward/download/yes/font-color/FFFFFF" style="border: none;" title="Embed Player" webkitallowfullscreen="true" width="100%"></iframe><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcmEUlY5rY_nhCHvTzWC1PA4MRHT7o-EMTKPFu1izy-WK1VCMRK6kKVS_P9jMBmD9FKNO3ULwKF-4dHATqI6Px7aFkWRzFHnxRskw4pT_KzSYpF-DvGT19HmkKia2n_dVfYxkLsAvL4MLQD3mbBYCNEa3ac_oOck8qwUu4d6EKXf0ubHShgvhAMyaOf7Zk/s1870/IMG_8140.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1870" data-original-width="1870" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcmEUlY5rY_nhCHvTzWC1PA4MRHT7o-EMTKPFu1izy-WK1VCMRK6kKVS_P9jMBmD9FKNO3ULwKF-4dHATqI6Px7aFkWRzFHnxRskw4pT_KzSYpF-DvGT19HmkKia2n_dVfYxkLsAvL4MLQD3mbBYCNEa3ac_oOck8qwUu4d6EKXf0ubHShgvhAMyaOf7Zk/w200-h200/IMG_8140.jpeg" width="200" /></a></div>The Shutters Brothers wish you the happiest of holidays and the happiest of holiday photography, and to that end, Wayne and Kevin share their tips on how to best capture the spirit of the season on film (or sensor!) And since many of us use flash to make things merry and bright, Wayne does a deep dive on flash guide numbers and how to make them work for you. Look for some helpful notes below.<div><p></p><p>The Bros. also answer some listener email, discuss the <a href="https://simonforsterphotographic.co.uk/collections/platypus-4x5">Platypus</a>, a cool 4x5 sheet film drying rack from Simon Forster, and look forward some photographic goals for 2024. </p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq3-HMVf3YimkVUXb8csBSI-f-oGHBpvnOOul440NPwfjUbVm2CZ2_1x5FnsrvidjLfHtlotLtTpw8apRJhjm2bCRLHKgXFdM6zWOFVC5HtJ3nm4G-aSDteUqfzC_BtgzmzsrUqdLKd6iufNHrMV4m5_1QHSnMwrrqTYbz6IqrBnW_MVgSMUtpYBtdj9Kv/s4032/IMG_8159.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq3-HMVf3YimkVUXb8csBSI-f-oGHBpvnOOul440NPwfjUbVm2CZ2_1x5FnsrvidjLfHtlotLtTpw8apRJhjm2bCRLHKgXFdM6zWOFVC5HtJ3nm4G-aSDteUqfzC_BtgzmzsrUqdLKd6iufNHrMV4m5_1QHSnMwrrqTYbz6IqrBnW_MVgSMUtpYBtdj9Kv/w400-h300/IMG_8159.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Platypus, a 4x5 sheet film drying from<br />Simon Forster.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>The show ends with Kevin's brand new holiday single, "<a href="https://hearnow.com/settings/p3alb03372039#nt_base_menu">Christmas Home</a>."</p><p>We know you are busy with holiday activities, but we would still love to hear from you. Please send us an email to <a href="mailto:unclejonesyscameras@gmail.com">unclejonesyscameras@gmail.com</a> and tell us about yourself and your photography. Feel free to ask us questions, give us advice and tips, talk about your gear, and share your favorite photographic stories. You also can find us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ujcpodcast">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ujcpodcast/">Instagram</a>, and feel free to leave your feedback there. Until next time . . .</p><p>Happy Holidays from the Shutter Brothers!</p><p>In the show, Wayne refers to a photograph he made of some columbine flowers that was made possible by the use of his flash guide number.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixxo_TX45qCqmBUybN5lRopZ-vFvwDXwSsE2g5R-dWJ5pnlOwlQJof4PMPgPVz2q_qxaBU8yafclY6e_xXb7M68c_w7hleVxgERMEJYXmk_fJRL3YwEYSECWFFkC5qkz5QysATHt4V8DTuZrUc7XKndVaecGtjVYRHZMi6olb1dfc9hyWkWmXfYaRHSrAL/s800/411601288_1579863992781977_4682948507051215084_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="642" data-original-width="800" height="321" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixxo_TX45qCqmBUybN5lRopZ-vFvwDXwSsE2g5R-dWJ5pnlOwlQJof4PMPgPVz2q_qxaBU8yafclY6e_xXb7M68c_w7hleVxgERMEJYXmk_fJRL3YwEYSECWFFkC5qkz5QysATHt4V8DTuZrUc7XKndVaecGtjVYRHZMi6olb1dfc9hyWkWmXfYaRHSrAL/w400-h321/411601288_1579863992781977_4682948507051215084_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>And here are Wayne's notes regarding flash guide numbers:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjIvvdFl240dfDTqgJICp0C2sE_aKMXYTNGYKOBer1XQ4owfauB-iONOxq3ZZ9f7LI8x4HxZj2er37Akos6P9rFr-OZZkRXK08hQgAU6zmTcqBg2ynKpZ-ju3X3BX-qKaUV5urdypqe6bKo1srhLUXrt-emO58VgpWSgHDLMDr1Q1asz3yZiHp-aXIgxVJ/s3300/Flash%20Guide%20Numbers-%20%20A%20Guide.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3300" data-original-width="2550" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjIvvdFl240dfDTqgJICp0C2sE_aKMXYTNGYKOBer1XQ4owfauB-iONOxq3ZZ9f7LI8x4HxZj2er37Akos6P9rFr-OZZkRXK08hQgAU6zmTcqBg2ynKpZ-ju3X3BX-qKaUV5urdypqe6bKo1srhLUXrt-emO58VgpWSgHDLMDr1Q1asz3yZiHp-aXIgxVJ/w494-h640/Flash%20Guide%20Numbers-%20%20A%20Guide.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwNjMd9_-y0QdmRHYmYOgtkMygPmzc4zm-jmYKNbcSkc19-qgF5hf7zXxkPrIA5eMXnFbeUrTYyRlylff5Z4iE_kB_QPZ7v91eVMHlCmwS4cevT_WS5XBmO30Y4sInU06nOuWrTyl6PlEggzyoIf2_yeGx_BTSipyXubfl7WXr81Lf6U-epeQ0eWiEXaai/s3300/Flash%20Guide%20Numbers-%20%20A%20Guide%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3300" data-original-width="2550" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwNjMd9_-y0QdmRHYmYOgtkMygPmzc4zm-jmYKNbcSkc19-qgF5hf7zXxkPrIA5eMXnFbeUrTYyRlylff5Z4iE_kB_QPZ7v91eVMHlCmwS4cevT_WS5XBmO30Y4sInU06nOuWrTyl6PlEggzyoIf2_yeGx_BTSipyXubfl7WXr81Lf6U-epeQ0eWiEXaai/w494-h640/Flash%20Guide%20Numbers-%20%20A%20Guide%202.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><p>Also in the show, the Shutter Brothers answer a question regarding film testing. <a href="https://unclejonesyscameras.blogspot.com/2022/05/uncle-jonesys-cameras-podcast-49-its.html" target="_blank">Here</a> is a link the the notes for show #49. And you can find a very useful blog post on Fomapan 400 by Alex Luyckx <a href="https://studioc41.net/2022/02/22/how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-and-love-fomapan-400/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span face="-webkit-standard" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span face="-webkit-standard" style="font-size: medium;">Kevin's new holiday single, "Christmas Home," can be streamed on and/or purchased from all of your </span>favorite music platforms by clicking <a href="https://kevinlane.hearnow.com/christmas-home#nt_base_menu" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><ol style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; align-items: center; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(26, 25, 24); color: #1a1918; display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-family: AtlasGrotesk, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; height: 2688.941176px; letter-spacing: normal; list-style: none; min-width: 1024px; orphans: auto; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><li data-index="0" style="box-sizing: border-box; height: 1260.470588px; margin: var(--spacing__unit--2) 0; position: absolute; top: 0px; transform: translateY(16px); width: 974px;"><div class="_page_1titd_100" data-index="0" data-testid="pageContainer1" id="pageContainer1" role="presentation" style="box-sizing: border-box; height: 1260.470588px; margin: 0px; position: absolute; top: 0px; width: 974px;"><div class="_layer_1p757_1" style="bottom: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; inset: 0px; left: 0px; pointer-events: none; position: absolute; right: 0px; top: 0px;"><div class="_sc-annotation-conductor-layer_niric_1" style="bottom: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: auto; inset: 0px; left: 0px; position: absolute; right: 0px; top: 0px;" tabindex="-1"><div class="_highlight-creation-layer_303xa_1" style="bottom: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; inset: 0px; left: 0px; position: absolute; right: 0px; top: 0px;"><div class="_annotation-rectangle-creation-layer_303xa_33" style="bottom: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; inset: 0px; left: 0px; position: absolute; right: 0px; top: 0px;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box;"></div></div></div></div><div aria-live="polite" style="box-sizing: border-box; opacity: 0; position: absolute;"></div></div></div></li><br /></ol></div>Kevin Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16981544533752409461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561819025325838581.post-6248515853517110202023-10-29T18:41:00.002-04:002023-10-30T10:30:16.251-04:00Uncle Jonesy’s Cameras Podcast #64: Podcast Recap and Virtual Mailbag<iframe allowfullscreen="" height="192" mozallowfullscreen="true" msallowfullscreen="true" oallowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" src="https://play.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/28448609/height/192/theme/modern/size/large/thumbnail/yes/custom-color/87A93A/time-start/00:00:00/playlist-height/200/direction/backward/download/yes" style="border: none;" title="Embed Player" webkitallowfullscreen="true" width="100%"></iframe><p>Wayne and I are back with plenty of fond memories of our 2023 Photowalk to recap. Lots of fun was had by all, and the photography that came from it looks amazing. Both Wayne and Kevin hope to be able to share some of their photos very soon. Thanks to everyone who participated, and we look forward to doing it again next time.</p><br />Wayne has been busy in his darkroom working his way through the many rolls of film he shot while in Norway earlier this year, but he has run into a problem - actually, two problems. First, his process timer, a Heathkit PT-15000, stopped working (a process timer is the timer used for both developing film or prints and as an enlarger timer). This brought Wayne's print making activities to a halt while he searched for a replacement. He found a Vivitar PTC timer, but Wayne didn't like the way it worked, extending the printmaking pause. Finally, he found another Heathkit PT-1500 just like his old one, and Wayne resumed making Norway prints. However, a second unexpected problem arose, one having to do with motivation/inspiration. Listen to the podcast to hear how Wayne is dealing with it.<div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ7BTr_BCn57tCCnWduDLQNoA7zebiuqzdb_BtWm8rNlLqngHW5BMCGvNewa-C3g_pSw9UltmK5Hfpv3fmy3tzG2xN3mlJtaudPrR7YgWuaj2Hey7j5KDqhLof4nVA4PW_puxnI6h7eCxj1gO2igdwQQQY04vN7pF6rn7vk4TQTRKP_NA3U4U8HtQ9Hme8/s800/2E34EDF4-D354-4AC1-88A8-B9D3CB829285.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="572" data-original-width="800" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ7BTr_BCn57tCCnWduDLQNoA7zebiuqzdb_BtWm8rNlLqngHW5BMCGvNewa-C3g_pSw9UltmK5Hfpv3fmy3tzG2xN3mlJtaudPrR7YgWuaj2Hey7j5KDqhLof4nVA4PW_puxnI6h7eCxj1gO2igdwQQQY04vN7pF6rn7vk4TQTRKP_NA3U4U8HtQ9Hme8/w400-h286/2E34EDF4-D354-4AC1-88A8-B9D3CB829285.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td class="tr-caption">Wayne's process timer, a Heathkit PT-1500</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /><p></p><p>Meanwhile, I traveled to Philadelphia and Baltimore with his wife, Debbie, to explore three world-class art museums, the Barnes Foundation and the Philadelphia Museum of Art (both in Philly, obviously) and the Baltimore Museum of Art. While in Baltimore, I noticed the many vintage photographs of the Baltimore harbor area hanging in his inn (the Admiral Fell Inn), all of which were made by a local photographer named A. Aubrey Bodine. I was intrigued by their "straight" representational style and that they all were the product of a large format camera. After some research, I learned that Bodine was a very prolific press photographer who published a number of photo books and won many awards for his work. I found his work to be very inspiring, as I am interested in using my 4x5 camera to photograph the urban environment in which I live. I'll be acquiring one or more of his books soon so that I can discuss his work further on a future podcast. In the meantime, I urge you to check out some of his work <a href="https://aaubreybodine.com" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>For the second half of the show we opened our virtual mailbag and read some great listener email. It never ceases to amaze me how helpful and knowledgable our listens are, and they teach us new things on every snow - even with their questions! For example, listener Todd Barlow wrote in about a localized test strip printer that he makes (listen to the show to learn how a localized test strip printer works and why they are a great idea in the darkroom). He calls it his Fixed Image Test Strip printer, or "FITS." It looks very well made and very functional, but what amazed me was an idea he shared in his email that had not occurred to me. Listen to the show to learn what it is.</p><p>Todd has generously offered to send me one of his FITS printers, so look for a discussion of how it works on a future show.</p><p>You can see a photo essay on how Todd makes his FITS printer by clicking <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/c330shadowcatcher/albums/72157645239299596" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVi8WSDei1WdWbqjodXE027InUqoXOD3uNk4cEhGGlUE5mEUzxtbdShaod4Gn87JWaKnIKG-dLosIKJkU1-R7X2RsDRGHj38cb0ZEW1KnWpc9NQzdOCb8lwZ9PViB5pg_0UR3zOrK-ITW32RwkIutCvpjuA-UUJBBdS-B22O4KxeGOmRpgkjH8R4uRnn9Z/s4032/Traditional%20v%20Fixed%20Image.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVi8WSDei1WdWbqjodXE027InUqoXOD3uNk4cEhGGlUE5mEUzxtbdShaod4Gn87JWaKnIKG-dLosIKJkU1-R7X2RsDRGHj38cb0ZEW1KnWpc9NQzdOCb8lwZ9PViB5pg_0UR3zOrK-ITW32RwkIutCvpjuA-UUJBBdS-B22O4KxeGOmRpgkjH8R4uRnn9Z/w300-h400/Traditional%20v%20Fixed%20Image.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Todd Barlow's Fixed Image Test Strip printer</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>By the way, Wayne made his own localized test strip printer some time back. Here is what it looks like.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAY0aaR6I6TMmlJpYaPRXbgxv8t52xfVJWDwaO7uOvuCfiEdBR_sQQ8L2TS18CEWbLQuc2wGVAOTXjDBdqzmmodFd9jBWNzHfWskDW6_mOl3483UdIW12E52o5BUMT2KhgC8JnPFjWU3_lZuXMfVfsQvd71Rp7fKBJWBe0i1H-RzhAx959C15HIHT3v7xc/s4032/IMG_8094.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAY0aaR6I6TMmlJpYaPRXbgxv8t52xfVJWDwaO7uOvuCfiEdBR_sQQ8L2TS18CEWbLQuc2wGVAOTXjDBdqzmmodFd9jBWNzHfWskDW6_mOl3483UdIW12E52o5BUMT2KhgC8JnPFjWU3_lZuXMfVfsQvd71Rp7fKBJWBe0i1H-RzhAx959C15HIHT3v7xc/s320/IMG_8094.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7B8O7RHDi3h1DxMNYLPJeSGyXrdmhfM54S-yaJmcY4-cDb_r-YbDMjr8QhMl7YnEDF2l0JsbQqvrsi_-oEtGs4vo5d8pqL2bj0cc8yvIkt_HTE7xgPnyfMbc90PfBRzyYVijBa_hl4NPBDvdLL_GANiyT-a2cOUMvnwz7-cjrPPVw8NJ2xsqgXoT02sxw/s4032/IMG_8093.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7B8O7RHDi3h1DxMNYLPJeSGyXrdmhfM54S-yaJmcY4-cDb_r-YbDMjr8QhMl7YnEDF2l0JsbQqvrsi_-oEtGs4vo5d8pqL2bj0cc8yvIkt_HTE7xgPnyfMbc90PfBRzyYVijBa_hl4NPBDvdLL_GANiyT-a2cOUMvnwz7-cjrPPVw8NJ2xsqgXoT02sxw/s320/IMG_8093.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Listener Paul Rampant wrote us with more to say about the FADU F-Stop Enlarger Timer we talked about on a previous show. This timer is app that works on an Android device and will control an enlarger that is plugged into a wireless network smart switch. I was skeptical about the reliability of such a setup, but Paul's description of how it works is very convincing. If only I was an Android user . . .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Click <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=appinventor.ai_bob_remote.DarkroomTimerWeb_0_1&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1" target="_blank">here</a> to learn more about the FADU F-Stop Timer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Mark Fohl wrote to us defending his practice of trying to get extra shots from a 36 exposure roll of 35mm film, and we can't disagree with him! Also, Billy Sanford wrote a fascinating email about the concept of idiosyncratic photography. Plus, Sherry Christensen wants to know what is our favorite photo book.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div>As always, we wholeheartedly invite your feedback, so please send us an email to <a href="mailto:unclejonesyscameras@gmail.com">unclejonesyscameras@gmail.com</a> and tell us about yourself and your photography. Feel free to ask us questions, give us advice and tips, talk about your gear, and share your favorite photographic stories. You also can find us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ujcpodcast">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ujcpodcast/">Instagram</a>, and feel free to leave your feedback there. Until next time . . .</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Photography!</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Kevin Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16981544533752409461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561819025325838581.post-12416382660052910862023-09-22T18:34:00.002-04:002023-09-22T18:34:29.498-04:00Uncle Jonesy's Cameras Podcast #63: Picking a Photowalk Camera<iframe allowfullscreen="" height="192" mozallowfullscreen="true" msallowfullscreen="true" oallowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" src="https://play.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/28118837/height/192/theme/modern/size/large/thumbnail/yes/custom-color/87A93A/time-start/00:00:00/playlist-height/200/direction/backward/download/yes" style="border: none;" title="Embed Player" webkitallowfullscreen="true" width="100%"></iframe><p>The Shutter Brothers are back, and both Kevin and Wayne have some decisions to make! The 2nd Annual Photowalk with the Shutter Brothers is fast approaching, and camera/film choices must be made. Actually, Wayne already has decided which cameras to bring (listen to the show to find out), but Kevin is still waffling between his Leica iiia 35mm camera with a Leitz Elmar 35mm <i>f</i>3.5 lens (perfect for photowalks), or his newly CLA'd Rolleicord Va (version 2) twin lens reflex camera. Both are German made cameras, which makes perfect sense, given that Volkswagen makes its Atlas and the all electric ID.4 vehicles right here in Chattanooga (also assembled here was every Passat from 2011 to 2022!) Because it is such a tough call, Kevin is asking for help from our faithful listeners. Send your choice to Kevin at <a href="mailto:unclejonesyscameras@gmail.com">unclejonesyscameras@gmail.com</a>.</p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi94jbKNbC180qKUFP3IOuLIkGiPb8x7Z0QTqOUi6v0vW5dorrkr-bPvqDdG7Et6SVOj79lGBerXcM6dp70DCkCnslV9PtduneFDCWeHyurU7PWoIFYP5r1xzz-qSG2GNJngrl9ML5eWLLoPa302l5wfQd3HmKMyou8dXLV2Q4rer7iDqyrxr8pzh3o6asb/s4032/IMG_8024.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi94jbKNbC180qKUFP3IOuLIkGiPb8x7Z0QTqOUi6v0vW5dorrkr-bPvqDdG7Et6SVOj79lGBerXcM6dp70DCkCnslV9PtduneFDCWeHyurU7PWoIFYP5r1xzz-qSG2GNJngrl9ML5eWLLoPa302l5wfQd3HmKMyou8dXLV2Q4rer7iDqyrxr8pzh3o6asb/w400-h300/IMG_8024.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Help Kevin choose a camera for the photowalk!<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9X-Dy_HJtw5ioxhMedTVQt3bhHwW5CltI6UqBNYql1BKjOgUk4z0sQszi8yjfLb6u_IHPmLoNZUp40_Qc6tsaDl4DisXw08AWrNrH5GH6k31h-Isy0kgmeOYcLfk4pjQ3ocY15JpsyNEuL38S9QypSrz0Vy7n2vAmLy7Xy_rli6Jxf4f5m4yQTNfQsnkW/s2073/IMG_2146.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1351" data-original-width="2073" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9X-Dy_HJtw5ioxhMedTVQt3bhHwW5CltI6UqBNYql1BKjOgUk4z0sQszi8yjfLb6u_IHPmLoNZUp40_Qc6tsaDl4DisXw08AWrNrH5GH6k31h-Isy0kgmeOYcLfk4pjQ3ocY15JpsyNEuL38S9QypSrz0Vy7n2vAmLy7Xy_rli6Jxf4f5m4yQTNfQsnkW/w400-h261/IMG_2146.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Speaking of photowalks, our 2nd Annual Photowalk with the Shutter Brothers will happen on Saturday morning, October 7 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. We will meet outside the Hair of the Dog Pub (334 Market Street) at 8:30 am and twice walk across the Tennessee River over two historic bridges before finishing up back and the Hair of the Dog for lunch and fellowship. This year's photowalk is all about urban landscape, architectural, and street photography, and participants are encouraged to bring any type of camera they wish. There is no fee to participate, but you are responsible for your own lunch and drink. Our photowalk is presented by the Uncle Jonesy's Cameras and <a href="https://www.safelightdistrict.com" target="_blank">Safelight District Community Darkroom.</a> Please go to our <a href="https://fb.me/e/1jYF7NGZa" target="_blank">Facebook event page</a> and let us know you plan to participate, and we'll see you on 10/07!<p></p><p>Next, Wayne and Kevin dive into the UJC mailbag for some questions, comments, tips, and stories from our faithful listeners. We absolutely love the feedback we get from our listeners, and we always learn something from them. If you enjoy listening to our podcast, then please send us a note and tell us your photography story, review your camera or film, ask us a question or send us a tip. We think of our podcast listeners as a community, so please feel free to participate. Once again, that email address is <a href="mailto:unclejonesyscameras@gmail.com">unclejonesyscameras@gmail.com</a>. We also invite you to follow us on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ujcpodcast">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ujcpodcast/">Instagram</a> pages (both can be found by searching @ujcpodcast). </p><p>Thanks for listening, and we hope to see you in Chattanooga on Saturday morning, October 7!</p><p><br /></p>Kevin Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16981544533752409461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561819025325838581.post-87801643864194295662023-08-20T17:12:00.000-04:002023-08-20T17:12:03.779-04:002nd Annual UJC/Safelight District Photowalk with the Shutter Brothers - Scenic City Bound!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7luvAO6HAAMvLUiLfnzLajOKQY1bTfLkG4JpJOldcLKq4j3wIO0IP5RN-AJ5L8SIg7rkDTJxTT3idUCf8Zyg-PewNl659b0sOn0SVWPtLfRzbVXM3Z6KcqZeZ7ozogZfzBsII3nv4qBy6Snqr9He5RVZF-KcDdcGodkxbnixg94Uu7bCmg0q6KDUj9766/s773/F8218A84-FFAE-44A9-9953-2E0E962DF48A.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="501" data-original-width="773" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7luvAO6HAAMvLUiLfnzLajOKQY1bTfLkG4JpJOldcLKq4j3wIO0IP5RN-AJ5L8SIg7rkDTJxTT3idUCf8Zyg-PewNl659b0sOn0SVWPtLfRzbVXM3Z6KcqZeZ7ozogZfzBsII3nv4qBy6Snqr9He5RVZF-KcDdcGodkxbnixg94Uu7bCmg0q6KDUj9766/w640-h414/F8218A84-FFAE-44A9-9953-2E0E962DF48A.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Get out your calendar, because we are really excited to announce our 2nd Annual Photowalk with the Shutter Brothers, Wayne Setser and Kevin Lane. The date is Saturday, October 7, and the place is the Scenic City, Chattanooga, Tennessee. That’s right, this year we are going with a urban landscape/street photography theme, and the Chattanooga riverfront will provide plenty of subject matter for your camera lens.<div><br /></div><div>You can let us know you are participating <a href="https://fb.me/e/112bkGqlN" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /><div><br /></div><div>Here are the details:</div><div><br /></div><div>We will meet outside the Hair of the Dog pub prior to 8:30 am. Hair of the Dog (Kevin’s favorite Chattanooga pub) is located at 334 Market Street. There is plenty of cheap street parking near Hair of the Dog, and there are lots nearby also. At 8:30 al we will start walking north on Market Street to First Street, where we will turn right. We’ll walk up the hill to Walnut Street, where will stop at the Ed Johnson Memorial to learn about the not only the history of the Walnut Street Bridge, but also the role the bridge played in the sad history of racial intolerance and injustice. </div><div><br /></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh73rc-O_0ghdJzld9my-AFkcbN8iC4BuP84k7RUqcg9Z59qneg-2iA7-u2P_R_2avqW208e4da_Tx0pe4EfAE2emjsXWyPFRYhFwPCLCIy7ZZFX1UDjy4fl1rNLhUDPUOeZgeBs3wh-_Hi3Nob5JJm_AaZ79EKXvA0t4f83E1_epYLd5zixD9z2DVS6MDP/s4437/7D8AD364-E41E-45CD-92F1-5EB5F272AAA5.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2837" data-original-width="4437" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh73rc-O_0ghdJzld9my-AFkcbN8iC4BuP84k7RUqcg9Z59qneg-2iA7-u2P_R_2avqW208e4da_Tx0pe4EfAE2emjsXWyPFRYhFwPCLCIy7ZZFX1UDjy4fl1rNLhUDPUOeZgeBs3wh-_Hi3Nob5JJm_AaZ79EKXvA0t4f83E1_epYLd5zixD9z2DVS6MDP/w400-h256/7D8AD364-E41E-45CD-92F1-5EB5F272AAA5.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ed Johnson Memorial</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Then, we will turn left on Walnut Street and cross the Tennessee river. The Walnut Street, which now is a pedestrian bridge, affords views of the Chattanooga riverfront and skyline as well as other bridges and river traffic. The bridge will take us to the Chattanooga neighborhood known as the North Shore, which is known for its eclectic variety of art shops and restaurants.</span></div></div><div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEqQpDPI3zlKfyIdSw8i2lc1u4r0b84OcMowwDZQI5VJ_Iq9TMV_yOi2AfuS6VLGvTTRgAloUvd-Zt8jFeMk3TfhHDR19TLapy-mD7N4Zx68cGJ4YybhG1zzZCT-N4VNF42oB5IfZQFXt-DgbAKUsDNRk8wa1CAKz8oQeY-0pfAyj6RbJiRVAwYxPg0I29/s4426/9DADC45E-D9F2-4F5A-975E-05665F58D55E.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2826" data-original-width="4426" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEqQpDPI3zlKfyIdSw8i2lc1u4r0b84OcMowwDZQI5VJ_Iq9TMV_yOi2AfuS6VLGvTTRgAloUvd-Zt8jFeMk3TfhHDR19TLapy-mD7N4Zx68cGJ4YybhG1zzZCT-N4VNF42oB5IfZQFXt-DgbAKUsDNRk8wa1CAKz8oQeY-0pfAyj6RbJiRVAwYxPg0I29/w400-h255/9DADC45E-D9F2-4F5A-975E-05665F58D55E.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Walnut Street Bridge</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>We will turn left on Frazier Avenue and walk toward Market Street. Along the way, participants will be able to walk down to Coolidge Park, Chattanooga’s most popular park. Participants looking for street photography opportunities will be rewarded near the carousel and the interactive children’s fountain. Landscape photographers will enjoy the views of the river bridges and city skyline across the river.</div><div><br /></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi0rLZb-jAXJD19CSD1mm55hqOoFIn0XVn34CVPZtZPUrtc5mI8LU0nNzciGpLn5gXRPc4lqpMKd_P3PDgCH_RlyoiaqOAOg6o9DbUbaD8qnzsXjIcIblwAxtRozJL1jFKSyQ4OQx8Tf37a3Hz9VrYPI5cMICt148OkDljE9FlFpWPFTxMw36zVidKrUCM/s4426/8A2D0FCC-FB2D-46C7-936F-3E5F452D4017.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2826" data-original-width="4426" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi0rLZb-jAXJD19CSD1mm55hqOoFIn0XVn34CVPZtZPUrtc5mI8LU0nNzciGpLn5gXRPc4lqpMKd_P3PDgCH_RlyoiaqOAOg6o9DbUbaD8qnzsXjIcIblwAxtRozJL1jFKSyQ4OQx8Tf37a3Hz9VrYPI5cMICt148OkDljE9FlFpWPFTxMw36zVidKrUCM/w400-h255/8A2D0FCC-FB2D-46C7-936F-3E5F452D4017.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">North Shore Storefront</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW-HlgmDTbcaglKlLyP-gRc3frW8CaF69RhkNprcv6hoD3ilOopfLjtiJ6DxoqK6ChVFH3VkBaK3Zcryr8wllfskqolkq--2G0c8ZCiq5NVaDsCG7PY0ZzARdpVm4YYlpgsnjRTEdh1p9vXIXqMdF2f9vQoDjb7sIsekVh23Hd8mJuHR5x5yqcbV2uHkar/s4437/3CA9C8F2-E25B-4EC3-9CB2-80BDC04321BE.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2837" data-original-width="4437" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW-HlgmDTbcaglKlLyP-gRc3frW8CaF69RhkNprcv6hoD3ilOopfLjtiJ6DxoqK6ChVFH3VkBaK3Zcryr8wllfskqolkq--2G0c8ZCiq5NVaDsCG7PY0ZzARdpVm4YYlpgsnjRTEdh1p9vXIXqMdF2f9vQoDjb7sIsekVh23Hd8mJuHR5x5yqcbV2uHkar/w400-h256/3CA9C8F2-E25B-4EC3-9CB2-80BDC04321BE.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Southern Bell on the Tennessee River</td></tr></tbody></table><br />When we are ready to move on from the North Shore, we will cross back over the river on the Market Street Bridge, a handsome bascule drawbridge built in 1917. The bridge will take us to the Tennessee Aquarium Plaza, which will provide plenty of photographic subject matter. We’ll take our time photographing in this area, and when we are ready we will walk along Market Street back to the Hair of the Dog, where we’ll go inside, have lunch, and get to know each other. We’ll wrap up the event </div><div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigtge3hPFpVOo6hkxrmFwoSTyJnSSS12I42Ty67pH-TjOoYqY289M63t9_fddIcYhDOpvTbfSPLUl-xGzBZi8WyOTaHo27KhIBWqcqQ7RBTrS1bJNDPEFmAl3AfUsYYgILPmlSvyYSX4HmIJmo05FVkXgz55IvEgV8JCVG2hbN7IlDh8XSrNntjSrcI1uS/s4533/DAD273E7-747A-4BFD-A6FB-410CB001357F.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2965" data-original-width="4533" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigtge3hPFpVOo6hkxrmFwoSTyJnSSS12I42Ty67pH-TjOoYqY289M63t9_fddIcYhDOpvTbfSPLUl-xGzBZi8WyOTaHo27KhIBWqcqQ7RBTrS1bJNDPEFmAl3AfUsYYgILPmlSvyYSX4HmIJmo05FVkXgz55IvEgV8JCVG2hbN7IlDh8XSrNntjSrcI1uS/w400-h261/DAD273E7-747A-4BFD-A6FB-410CB001357F.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Aquarium Plaza Street Musician</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Other things to know:</div><div><br /></div><div>If you want to make this a family event, the Tennessee Aquarium, the Children’s Discovery Museum, and the IMAX theater are close by.</div><div><br /></div><div>Participants may bring any kind of camera they choose.</div><div><br /></div><div>There is no fee for this event, but you are responsible for food purchases and parking.</div><div><br /></div><div>As you might expect, an event like this is dependent on weather. Please monitor our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ujcpodcast">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ujcpodcast/">Instagram</a> pages for last minute bulletins.</div><div><br /></div><div>Finally, please please click <a href="https://fb.me/e/112bkGqlN" target="_blank">here</a> to go our Facebook even page and let us know that you are participating. It will greatly help us.</div><div><br /></div><div>It’s going to be a great of photography, so mark your calendar and make your plans to participate!</div></div>Kevin Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16981544533752409461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561819025325838581.post-49758090094052269462023-08-11T13:19:00.001-04:002023-08-11T13:19:33.204-04:00Uncle Jonesy's Cameras Podcast #62: Mistakes and the Photographers Who Learn from Them<iframe title="Embed Player" src="https://play.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/27727404/height/192/theme/modern/size/large/thumbnail/yes/custom-color/87A93A/time-start/00:00:00/playlist-height/200/direction/backward/download/yes" height="192" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="" webkitallowfullscreen="true" mozallowfullscreen="true" oallowfullscreen="true" msallowfullscreen="true" style="border: none;"></iframe><p>After a summer break, the Shutter Brothers are back with a show that addresses an unpleasant subject . . . MISTAKES! Yes, we all make them, so let's all learn from them! Our faithful listeners join Wayne and Kevin by sharing stories of mistakes so that we can avoid them.</p><p>If we know anything about photography, we know this: You will make mistakes. You'll make them as a beginner; you'll make them as an intermediate, and you'll make them as an advanced or even professional. The trick is to learn from mistakes so that they are not repeated. That is the focus of this show. And let's give credit to our faithful listeners who submitted their mistakes to us to be shared with you. We can never thank them enough for their contributions to the educational aspect of UJC. Shout outs to all of you!</p><p>During our summer podcast break, both Wayne and Kevin have been busy in the darkroom making prints of their vacation photography while solving problems along the way. For Wayne, a failing enlarger bulb wreaked havoc on his usual printing workflow. For Kevin, For Kevin, trying to make prints with a portable enlarger in a small condo bathroom continues to prove a challenge. Nevertheless, they both have some mice prints to show for their efforts. Furthermore, both Wayne and Kevin have print projects in the works! Wayne's project is his newly opened Etsy shop, which he aptly titled Wayne's Darkroom. As for Kevin, he plans to turn his vacation photographs of Folly Beach, South Carolina, into a souvenir post card box set. It's not ready yet, but when it is, it will be available on his Etsy shop, Chattalog Photography.</p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiUtHUXBqs5kDTlLirYsoe7riW_2ZOBaOCBM4hp5lBhc5IxgOtSA2g-om0q3tchcWbzvzeVZaXzECg5YhqynIKds2wNpGt2X6ZUn_mNniHmR9z1DWFkK-knw5K3EhVPX62uXw3yI3z3fKUwh5-nn5RkstW685rbheC2RYExTlTzD3i5WFOXHbWE99ygJEk/s4032/BCD6B61E-623C-45F3-B8E4-BAB4B3B010B9.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiUtHUXBqs5kDTlLirYsoe7riW_2ZOBaOCBM4hp5lBhc5IxgOtSA2g-om0q3tchcWbzvzeVZaXzECg5YhqynIKds2wNpGt2X6ZUn_mNniHmR9z1DWFkK-knw5K3EhVPX62uXw3yI3z3fKUwh5-nn5RkstW685rbheC2RYExTlTzD3i5WFOXHbWE99ygJEk/w400-h300/BCD6B61E-623C-45F3-B8E4-BAB4B3B010B9.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some of Kevin's Folly Beach postcard prints. The top row was <br />the first try, and the bottom row the second attempt. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyA-c3QPaaih12IKm5qleP17lrw-btcwToqnZaVt9FF6obSnC5dS5dA0F58IV0Ld56-e1hnIfooAhUc-uJ-H5DgppxeOG3T2CbrB8fcNO7rM6B8ROr9_5qhlUWV6qF3zgnQpMS0W52RCejevXnX6B9yZ-3RjLLZhuHXs0izrFl7gJ1MilbabfP9vBeAriG/s1000/BDBE38DC-D601-4887-98EC-B012FBCBDF23.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="834" data-original-width="1000" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyA-c3QPaaih12IKm5qleP17lrw-btcwToqnZaVt9FF6obSnC5dS5dA0F58IV0Ld56-e1hnIfooAhUc-uJ-H5DgppxeOG3T2CbrB8fcNO7rM6B8ROr9_5qhlUWV6qF3zgnQpMS0W52RCejevXnX6B9yZ-3RjLLZhuHXs0izrFl7gJ1MilbabfP9vBeAriG/w400-h334/BDBE38DC-D601-4887-98EC-B012FBCBDF23.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wayne's 8x10s of Norway, shot with his Plaubel Makina 67.</td></tr></tbody></table><br />While we would love for you to visit our Etsy shops, we want our listeners to know that we don't monetize our podcast in any way, including print sales. However, if you want to know what our shops look like, you can click on the links below and check them out yourself. And we certainly don't mind if you share these links with others. Thank you!</p><p>Wayne's Etsy shop: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/waynesdarkroom/?etsrc=sdt">https://www.etsy.com/shop/waynesdarkroom/?etsrc=sdt</a></p><p>Kevin's Etsy shop: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/chattalogphotography/?etsrc=sdt">https://www.etsy.com/shop/chattalogphotography/?etsrc=sdt</a></p><p>Finally, it's that time of year again - time to talk about a photowalk! The Shutter Bros proudly announce the 2nd Annual Uncle Jonesy's Cameras and Safelight District Community Darkroom Photowalk, which will be on Saturday morning, October 7. This year's photowalk is going to take place in Kevin's neck of the woods, Chattanooga, Tennessee, and we are thinking of it as an urban landscape and street photography event. We are still putting the details together, but there will be a Facebook event page very soon. Please use it to let us know your participating . . . and we really really hope you will be!</p><p>Our listeners played a big part in show #62, so please consider contributing to our next show! Send us an email at <a>unclejonesyscameras@gmail.com</a>. Also, check out our show notes at <a href="https://unclejonesyscameras.blogspot.com/">https://unclejonesyscameras.blogspot.com</a> and our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ujcpodcast">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ujcpodcast/">Instagram</a> pages (both can be found by searching @ujcpodcast). </p><p>Happy Photography!</p>Kevin Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16981544533752409461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561819025325838581.post-43752074980510798682023-06-16T10:21:00.001-04:002023-06-16T10:21:20.441-04:00Uncle Jonesy's Cameras Podcast #61: Depth of Field Deep Dive<iframe allowfullscreen="" height="192" mozallowfullscreen="true" msallowfullscreen="true" oallowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" src="https://play.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/27166098/height/192/theme/modern/size/large/thumbnail/yes/custom-color/87A93A/time-start/00:00:00/playlist-height/200/direction/backward/download/yes" style="border: none;" title="Embed Player" webkitallowfullscreen="true" width="100%"></iframe><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzmrUgZ8oNDIBac-opXglHAUMBviUDJIqshmAddryUcCCauTBZL0q4INBuFrHN9kkSYnR5Z7kNq_-zO4kNqWjoORv1R6QG7pCGnELgIcrZi2r9JPJcqHc5ab04-KeTFT-0XdSEyjDvxsGn9dNa0cpxv3QhPdPETUVHkWioU7NxBvwOQWm5NUhoG84mBw/s2365/UJC%20Logo%20(widescreen).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1330" data-original-width="2365" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzmrUgZ8oNDIBac-opXglHAUMBviUDJIqshmAddryUcCCauTBZL0q4INBuFrHN9kkSYnR5Z7kNq_-zO4kNqWjoORv1R6QG7pCGnELgIcrZi2r9JPJcqHc5ab04-KeTFT-0XdSEyjDvxsGn9dNa0cpxv3QhPdPETUVHkWioU7NxBvwOQWm5NUhoG84mBw/s320/UJC%20Logo%20(widescreen).JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />Kevin is here, Wayne is back from Norway, and the Shutter Brothers are together again and ready to take a deep dive into everything about depth of field - what is it, how can it be controlled, and why it matters. Learning how to make depth of field work for you can take your photography to a higher level, and that's a good thing! (You can find Wayne's notes on depth of field below.)<p></p><p>Wayne also shares his recent experiences in Norway and the approach to photography he took while there. He had many memerable experiences along the way, including a visit to a truly awesome analog photogrpahy shop in Bergen (where Wayne was able to replenish his film supply). He used all three of the cameras he brought wih him, and he shot mmost of his film. We can't wait to see the results!</p><p>Finally, the Shutter Bros read some interesting listener email from a couple of Mikes, one of which may have an impact on Kevin's Condo Bathroom Darkroom Project.</p><div>We always are grateful for our listeners who take the time to send us some feedback, so please keep those emails and comments coming! You can send us an email with comments, questions, tips, reviews, and stories to <a href="mailto:unclejonesyscameras@gmail.com">unclejonesyscameras@gmail.com.</a> You also can find us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ujcpodcast">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ujcpodcast/">Instagram</a>, and feel free to leave your feedback there. Until next time . . .</div><div> </div><div>Happy Photography!</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Wayne's Wide World of Depth of Field</b></div><div><br /></div><div><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><b>1. What is DOF?</b></span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">Basically, it’s the distance between the closest and farthest points that are in “acceptably” sharp focus, kind of a “zone” of sharpness. </span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><b>What is “acceptably” sharp?</b></span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">A point focused on the film is considered sharp as long as it is perceived as a point. As you focus in front of or behind a point, that point becomes a small blurry disc. When the size of that blurry disc, known as the circle of confusion, becomes perceptively larger than a point it’s no longer considered “sharp”. The size of an acceptable circle of confusion has been standardized and varies with film format. Sharpness is also measured in terms of line pairs per millimeter (lp/mm).</span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse;">
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</table><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><b>2. How to control DOF?</b></span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">(1) f/stop: The depth of field doubles if the f/number is doubled. For example going from f/8 to f/16 will double the depth of field.</span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">(2) Focal length of the lens: Depth of field is inversely proportional to the square of the focal length. Reducing the focal length by one half will increase the depth of field four times. </span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">(3) Distance to the subject: Depth of field is proportional to the square of the distance. Doubling the distance to the subject will increase depth of field by four times, triple the distance, the depth of field increases nine times.</span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">(4) Amount of enlargement and viewing distance.</span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">(5) Use of view camera movements or a tilt/shift lens can alter the plane of focus.</span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">(6) Use neutral density filter if you’re after shallow depth of field.</span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><b>3. How to know actual DOF?</b></span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">(1) Depth of field scale on the lens.</span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">(2) Depth of field preview, if your camera has it.</span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">(3) Web sites and phone apps.</span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">(4) Spend some time with a good web site or phone app and make yourself a chart.</span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">(5) Many old Kodak photo data guides had depth of field calculators. </span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><b>4. Tips on focusing and subject placement.</b></span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">(1) Position camera to place important elements the same distance from the camera.</span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">(2) Focus on closest point you want in focus and check distance on focusing scale. Repeat for farthest distance and either use the depth of field scale, app, chart, or calculator to place those distances on the extremes of whatever f/stop they fit.</span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">(3) Focus 1/3 of the way between the near and far points and stop down as much as you can.</span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">(4) If you’re going after shallow depth of field, use a long lens and use the smallest f/stop you can. Use a neutral density filter if you have to.</span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">(5) Use the hyperfocal distance.</span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><b>5. What is hyperfocal distance and how is it used?</b></span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">Hyperfocal distance is the near limit of the depth of field, for a given lens focal length and f/stop, with the lens focused on infinity. If you refocus the lens to that distance, the depth of field extends from half that distance to infinity. This is especially useful for scale focusing cameras.</span></p></div>Kevin Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16981544533752409461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561819025325838581.post-53991984471034140422023-05-01T16:11:00.003-04:002023-05-02T09:30:49.638-04:00Uncle Jonesy’s Cameras Podcast #60: A Look Inside Waynes’s Camera Bag<iframe allowfullscreen="" height="192" mozallowfullscreen="true" msallowfullscreen="true" oallowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" src="https://play.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/26706339/height/192/theme/modern/size/large/thumbnail/yes/custom-color/87A93A/time-start/00:00:00/playlist-height/200/direction/backward/download/yes" style="border: none;" title="Embed Player" webkitallowfullscreen="true" width="100%"></iframe><p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">The Shutter Brothers are back - and Wayne has his Normay camera bag with him! Wayne has been quite busy getting ready for his trip to Norway later this month, Today we get to find out what three cameras and film he plans to take with him. We also hear about Wayne's travel plans and what he expects to photograph there. </span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPREk95KXdkJr0A8fkphZqtB9U1IxK-3bHO2-eCbPQhvmtMEL_kD9XeUE3O6MhiGSWG1Ax-SjJ2ZqVhw0iBSQOmCZw5t4oLFAoodFMBCpUrIV7G830VxmjeN-82pCAVEvAxgaSClEPn3m5F7bhhvGcwmK_shtSPbSqkMLIl2dw66ZGpeJCC64GrUzQjQ/s4032/F9B5BCF6-65A1-4140-A754-3F20668EFC10.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPREk95KXdkJr0A8fkphZqtB9U1IxK-3bHO2-eCbPQhvmtMEL_kD9XeUE3O6MhiGSWG1Ax-SjJ2ZqVhw0iBSQOmCZw5t4oLFAoodFMBCpUrIV7G830VxmjeN-82pCAVEvAxgaSClEPn3m5F7bhhvGcwmK_shtSPbSqkMLIl2dw66ZGpeJCC64GrUzQjQ/w400-h300/F9B5BCF6-65A1-4140-A754-3F20668EFC10.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wayne’s Norway photography plans include using these<br />three fine cameras, plus film, filters, meter, and the cutest mini tripod you ever saw.</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Before we get to look inside Wayne's camera, however, it's time to empty the mailbag and read some listener mail. Listener Roger gives a tour of his "mini camera museum,' which you can see below. We also read two emails that refer to Pentax cameras, and as a coincidence, Kevin relates his recent fist time experiences with the Pentax Spotmatic SP and the Pentax ME Super. And for all you Pentax fans out there (we're looking at you, Mike Gutterman!), <a href="http://www.pentaxforums.com">www.pentaxforums.com</a> is a very useful source of information regarding all things Pentax.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU3I-HYgovBtSsCzfhRnNl-w0layPlOGlsZBwhbDXvU2_Pt2vMV1SzT-AyG1g3n0Sspj1YKirDnILEHUt7DvFW4hHb-FQDB4elAVW6N7XaJVocFMxo8Zk-e4tToqN6gMrBqgU5am2zZf_rzd8pTfUt1Zuv27cpzXL_YRYPBqtS4_P41Y8YpROlksKDGA/s1748/0E19702C-D928-4062-83ED-EF0E593DDE4F.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1748" data-original-width="1500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU3I-HYgovBtSsCzfhRnNl-w0layPlOGlsZBwhbDXvU2_Pt2vMV1SzT-AyG1g3n0Sspj1YKirDnILEHUt7DvFW4hHb-FQDB4elAVW6N7XaJVocFMxo8Zk-e4tToqN6gMrBqgU5am2zZf_rzd8pTfUt1Zuv27cpzXL_YRYPBqtS4_P41Y8YpROlksKDGA/w344-h400/0E19702C-D928-4062-83ED-EF0E593DDE4F.jpeg" width="344" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Listener Roger’s “mini museum” of cameras and lenses,<br />which he describes in detail in his latest email.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Meanwhile, Kevin has been thinking once again about creating a darkroom space in his small condo bathroom. His first attempt last year was more about “going enlarger-less” and using just a light bulb to make contact prints of his 4x5 negatives, but Kevin abandoned the project after having difficulty keeping wet and dry areas separated. However, this time Kevin is using a small Meopta Axomat II enlarger on the sink counter and also using the bathtub as a darkroom sink for the developing trays. So far, the results look promising. Kevin plans to perform the Kodak safelight test next time, and you can read more about the Kodak safelight test <a href="https://www.kodak.com/global/plugins/acrobat/en/consumer/products/techInfo/k4/K4_Safelight_061608.pdf">here</a> and also see a great video by the Geoffrey Davis (the Naked Photographer) <a href="https://youtu.be/ZuJrSSzpYaM">here</a>.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmZK8aEIC4xoAK_Irs82alGsrdbrKRrOYoJcTFaFL2qi5wfY1MljEPW3qTcjQ3jkoboWM9dqLWtgNzkNOwEOdQ0RnCCQbSY3lCe_7cT9NcN4UhAw7dHA6W873jdjqY8iKRmQYmIn0MoUNwUCRVSiXy1Jj-_FFit5ZXz76Gje_0AYcC8VVWvagn1GLnuQ/s4032/8A85BE5A-0263-43C0-833E-52F1919B4B60.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmZK8aEIC4xoAK_Irs82alGsrdbrKRrOYoJcTFaFL2qi5wfY1MljEPW3qTcjQ3jkoboWM9dqLWtgNzkNOwEOdQ0RnCCQbSY3lCe_7cT9NcN4UhAw7dHA6W873jdjqY8iKRmQYmIn0MoUNwUCRVSiXy1Jj-_FFit5ZXz76Gje_0AYcC8VVWvagn1GLnuQ/w300-h400/8A85BE5A-0263-43C0-833E-52F1919B4B60.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Meopta Axomat II just fits on the sink counter, and the<br />developing trays are in the bathtub.</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglwRZdE1NBBDu1G78EkY8rw28IV4a9j9aYPvO02U2fq8MinkFegFm3jAJqDO6ydu3T7c7ijubK8li2lq8x8mqH8gMGxE9e1n2eQtjbYKvDsGO1MX54ArOq0ZCx6dIEcZskRGzU-lETHWKMYgbnFSmGZDluSoSS-F-m2YeKPaasPiJ3Rl_SHIDjG3FX0g/s4032/3A72525F-5BE1-4AB6-8E38-4963475754A1.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglwRZdE1NBBDu1G78EkY8rw28IV4a9j9aYPvO02U2fq8MinkFegFm3jAJqDO6ydu3T7c7ijubK8li2lq8x8mqH8gMGxE9e1n2eQtjbYKvDsGO1MX54ArOq0ZCx6dIEcZskRGzU-lETHWKMYgbnFSmGZDluSoSS-F-m2YeKPaasPiJ3Rl_SHIDjG3FX0g/w400-h300/3A72525F-5BE1-4AB6-8E38-4963475754A1.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">First prints: Not perfect, but not bad.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">In our final segment, Wayne shares more wisdom with part two of his "Thoughts from the Field." You find part one <a href="https://unclejonesyscameras.blogspot.com/2023/04/uncle-jonesys-cameras-podcast-59-brick.html">here</a>. </p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; text-align: center;">Wayne’s Thoughts From the Field Part Two</p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">14. There’s no such thing as “good” or “bad” light. There are only subjects best suited for the light </p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">you have.</p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">15. Reduce the variables.</p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">16. Revisiting a familiar location almost always produces better work than the first visit to a new </p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">location.</p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">17. Field notes are a waste of time unless you review them later.</p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">18. Patience is not just a virtue, it’s a necessity.</p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">19. Simplify.</p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">20. Always have extra batteries.</p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">21. Carry at least two cable releases.</p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">22. You can do everything right and still fail.</p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">23. Wayne’s Parking Conjecture: The probability of finding roadside photographic opportunities is </p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">inversely proportional to the availability of safe, convenient parking.</p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">24. While driving, if you come across a road with a name that starts with the word “Old,” take it</p><div><br /></div><div>As always, we wholeheartedly invite your feedback, so please send us an email to <a href="mailto:unclejonesyscameras@gmail.com">unclejonesyscameras@gmail.com</a> and tell us about yourself and your photography. Feel free to ask us questions, give us advice and tips, talk about your gear, and share your favorite photographic stories. You also can find us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ujcpodcast">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ujcpodcast/">Instagram</a>, and feel free to leave your feedback there. Until next time . . .</div><div><br /></div><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Happy Photography!</p>Kevin Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16981544533752409461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561819025325838581.post-32650289775264300072023-04-13T22:18:00.003-04:002023-04-13T22:18:53.539-04:00Uncle Jonesy's Cameras Podcast #59: The Brick Giveaway<iframe allowfullscreen="" height="192" mozallowfullscreen="true" msallowfullscreen="true" oallowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" src="https://play.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/26515068/height/192/theme/modern/size/large/thumbnail/yes/custom-color/87A93A/time-start/00:00:00/playlist-height/200/direction/backward/download/yes" style="border: none;" title="Embed Player" webkitallowfullscreen="true" width="100%"></iframe><p style="text-align: center;"> by Kevin Lane</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi13xnaq6Fk8mXcb35yw8PjIPQAEEeJjfds91oY_VWCj9G2kx_HN0WMteOY_CwhxzLub6g95vEmweJKo6R9PzZi9L2ggiewlDkjzyjsdLS_6NmJI__wN59UN6rtD5FNq8dgFb_mU8HiVrKNqNaEBKpO1bd2TYpWaERxW97ZuFh2_-ZmbiCWVZ3_zN0rHA/s800/Argus_C3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi13xnaq6Fk8mXcb35yw8PjIPQAEEeJjfds91oY_VWCj9G2kx_HN0WMteOY_CwhxzLub6g95vEmweJKo6R9PzZi9L2ggiewlDkjzyjsdLS_6NmJI__wN59UN6rtD5FNq8dgFb_mU8HiVrKNqNaEBKpO1bd2TYpWaERxW97ZuFh2_-ZmbiCWVZ3_zN0rHA/s320/Argus_C3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Show #59, The Brick Giveaway, was one of my all-time favorites for one simple reason: Wayne and I spent most of the show reading listener emails. I love getting feedback from listeners. To me, it makes the show worth all the work. Moreover, it reminds me of why I wanted to make the Uncle Jonesy's Cameras Podcast in the first place. First Kelley and I, and now Wayne and I, want to give back to the film photography community by sharing what we know and what we learn. So, not only do our listeners matter to us because of what they say they have learned by listening, but also they matter because of what they teach us. Podcasts on the surface seem to be one-way communication only, but we want ours to be more like a conversation between us and our listeners.<p></p><p>To that end, we are not above using giveaways to attract listener email, as we have done with our Argus C3/Shutterhut giveaway. It's worth it to me to get the feedback I so crave from our listeners. And besides, the giveaways serve both us and our listeners in another way. We get rid of things that we no longer need, and lucky listeners get something that they want to have and will use. So, to that end, Wayne and I spend much of our show reading some awesome listener email, and three of our listeners win two Argus C3s and a Shutterhut tent. How cool is that?!</p><p>The second part of show #59 is a segment we call "Thoughts from the Field Pt. 1, and it comes from the mountain wisdom of Shutter Brother Wayne Setser. Wayne has been doing a lot of thinking about the philosophical side of photography, so he and I discuss some ideas that may help us regarding our mental approach to this fine hobby. We hope you get some inspiration from them as well. Here is what we discussed in show #59, and in show #60 we will present "Thoughts from the Field Pt. 2" </p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Thoughts From The Field Pt. 1</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>(In no particular order.) </b></p><p>1. When you get to your destination take a few minutes to get the “feel” of the place.</p><p>2. Don’t have the shot composed before you get to your destination.</p><p>3. It’s okay to head out with a shot or subject in mind, but keep an open eye. </p><p>4. When you find a promising subject, put the camera down and find the best place to put the tripod.</p><p>5. Look for contrast.</p><p>6. Before you release the shutter, take a minute to look around for a better composition.</p><p>7. Don’t feel “invested” in the shot.</p><p>8. Watch the edges.</p><p>9. Be there. Leave your problems behind, they’ll still be there when you get back.</p><p>10. A good tripod is essential.</p><p>11. Accept that some things just can’t be photographed, although it may be worth trying.</p><p>12. Respond, step back, analyze, decide.</p><p>13. The only “rule” of composition is: “It just looks right.”</p><div><div>As always, we wholeheartedly invite your feedback, so please send us an email to <a href="mailto:unclejonesyscameras@gmail.com">unclejonesyscameras@gmail.com</a> and tell us about yourself and your photography. Feel free to ask us questions, give us advice and tips, talk about your gear, and share your favorite photographic stories. You also can find us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ujcpodcast">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ujcpodcast/">Instagram</a>, and feel free to leave your feedback there. Until next time . . .</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Photography!</div></div>Kevin Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16981544533752409461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561819025325838581.post-91838848648242410022023-03-04T00:07:00.002-05:002023-03-04T00:10:28.572-05:00Uncle Jonesy's Cameras Podcast #58: The Noblex (Go Wide or Go Home!)<iframe allowfullscreen="" height="192" mozallowfullscreen="true" msallowfullscreen="true" oallowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" src="https://play.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/26121903/height/192/theme/modern/size/large/thumbnail/yes/custom-color/87A93A/time-start/00:00:00/playlist-height/200/direction/backward/download/yes" style="border: none;" title="Embed Player" webkitallowfullscreen="true" width="100%"></iframe><p>If you have been listening to the Uncle Jonesy's Cameras Podcast for the last year or so, then you know Shutter Brother Wayne Setser as a large format photographer who makes beautiful images with his Wisner 4x5 Technical Field Camera. However, until very recently, I did not know that there was a camera that </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJrUYMzdY1t-CXzppUZNSeFtrc8j1Q7nAbvcNNYCzQC4rSkFqp9LeCtsfR9zIYsq2Sy-9GdTLtQ4hrlLWTooVNXzBMR5DKACioEn0razrJnVfbo9dad4m6iRfifL9Kul5BoTTmvxcgKsTIWQDhjZ0OjlfDEDmwfxwNRfK3xARq26BKf6Lsji-21itwBg/s4032/IMG_7513.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJrUYMzdY1t-CXzppUZNSeFtrc8j1Q7nAbvcNNYCzQC4rSkFqp9LeCtsfR9zIYsq2Sy-9GdTLtQ4hrlLWTooVNXzBMR5DKACioEn0razrJnVfbo9dad4m6iRfifL9Kul5BoTTmvxcgKsTIWQDhjZ0OjlfDEDmwfxwNRfK3xARq26BKf6Lsji-21itwBg/s320/IMG_7513.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />Wayne has desired to own and use for more than thirty years, the Noblex 6/150F panoramic camera. Wayne finally has acquitted one of these unique cameras, and I got a good look at how it works. It makes its panoramic images on 120 film with its motorized revolving lens, recording six 5x150cm frames on a single roll. The negatives Wayne showed me are stunningly sharp and beautiful, and I couldn't wait to see his first print from them. Then today he sent me a photo of his first print, and I was blown away. He has something that I could easily see matted, framed, and hanging on a wall. I think Wayne is really excited about using this camera, and we are going to see some great panoramic prints emerging from his home darkroom. Congratulations Wayne!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVR6W2uAW4Y-ICmyijY9uloJ4eTWVvIF6lpg-dotz2mQIDq48q084UuGqASe3WDZebzQKWQx_6nuOOh8y2RDQzCv2zYsI68QJHXnqatQT0YSYD2DH5lAqoS3WQB61Z9piEJHpF0E60EJ2kz_LhyUFMfPTwPtBnJkpiPV4Tl4rcTFL1kqIywzkDnsjeiw/s4032/IMG_7514.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVR6W2uAW4Y-ICmyijY9uloJ4eTWVvIF6lpg-dotz2mQIDq48q084UuGqASe3WDZebzQKWQx_6nuOOh8y2RDQzCv2zYsI68QJHXnqatQT0YSYD2DH5lAqoS3WQB61Z9piEJHpF0E60EJ2kz_LhyUFMfPTwPtBnJkpiPV4Tl4rcTFL1kqIywzkDnsjeiw/w400-h300/IMG_7514.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw3x6tw9JmUt_MY6OVz0R0YIpKudLo690EZyjB1J5hlVaXfMJmJuSh1KY-EVAK9yKINtJ1NGRtQM0l8yqIjWZTJN0ZGcH3TkzZVox8WPUmH5mwFV8KGzWIO-0vdlw9W_YPpqykgcfBFmtTDslLAGWzCIvPETX29VkrwP7BDiXo7U3gtxkwlVkATqj5vg/s4032/IMG_7512.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw3x6tw9JmUt_MY6OVz0R0YIpKudLo690EZyjB1J5hlVaXfMJmJuSh1KY-EVAK9yKINtJ1NGRtQM0l8yqIjWZTJN0ZGcH3TkzZVox8WPUmH5mwFV8KGzWIO-0vdlw9W_YPpqykgcfBFmtTDslLAGWzCIvPETX29VkrwP7BDiXo7U3gtxkwlVkATqj5vg/w400-h300/IMG_7512.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4bFxOqjnABBLZjVDeIEpIvhyEzkcX64x8FPnpMnkLb82Q37XVvJ9LcQYsAH24w8e5bysEZwe88umy2zniA2y3iICimYzWzs-hUTtGVmB1Fz3dvitek2t7pERfnvWSuN6ShwnC6H0rZQR5hKqc8CjSYnbiNmzpscNCfbsofNEfSAXh-ZQYIKYtHjGmhw/s1814/IMG_7515.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="773" data-original-width="1814" height="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4bFxOqjnABBLZjVDeIEpIvhyEzkcX64x8FPnpMnkLb82Q37XVvJ9LcQYsAH24w8e5bysEZwe88umy2zniA2y3iICimYzWzs-hUTtGVmB1Fz3dvitek2t7pERfnvWSuN6ShwnC6H0rZQR5hKqc8CjSYnbiNmzpscNCfbsofNEfSAXh-ZQYIKYtHjGmhw/w400-h170/IMG_7515.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>Not to be left out, I too am excited about a new camera, although mine hasn't arrived yet. I have ordered my very own large format camera, the Intrepid 4x5 Mk 5. It will arrive in about a week, and I can't wait to get started with it. As you know, Wayne has generously loaned me his Crown Graphic to begin my large format journey with, and I really enjoyed using it. But know I will have my very own LF camera to use and learn with. I will share more about it soon.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0JF5tXaUBahOWg3tan-i2JON2BfkSll_qSfFwS_umKZGXD5d0bwZLVI2lTbR9SIo4o2Fv_mJMzk_jPNWBQ2Fa1iUjUqow6Qh8Day1nnbg3JdjL2W8JKHkNwqhVsUdK5fbt1-yTvkEJjHG5FcOpwuDcxWgsEdTXWYdtmx8J4yX0H6R1mW8s5BncNN7WQ/s4032/IMG_7481.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0JF5tXaUBahOWg3tan-i2JON2BfkSll_qSfFwS_umKZGXD5d0bwZLVI2lTbR9SIo4o2Fv_mJMzk_jPNWBQ2Fa1iUjUqow6Qh8Day1nnbg3JdjL2W8JKHkNwqhVsUdK5fbt1-yTvkEJjHG5FcOpwuDcxWgsEdTXWYdtmx8J4yX0H6R1mW8s5BncNN7WQ/s320/IMG_7481.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>35mm point and shoot cameras are all the rage at the present, and prices have really gone up on certain models. But in my humble opinion, the Minolta AF2 is one of the best ever made. I recently used mine to make snapshots at my wife's nephew's wedding, and the camera was a lot of fun to use. I got good results from it as well. Why would a camera that generally has a low price tag and less features than other "popular" point and shoot cameras be a better choice? Listen to the show to find out.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9yTmuHGUBHVC9vETyejklgG4SDdVPYRE9R0pAMxRJkE1BigtYGs0aBYd7ZaSVb6x6gqXPUpCrLQuzZTcGAWVU3OTo9qgiFy5SyawRB1s09UQuMVhRT36bzxGK_x70ctdfhun_TBDsfzAKtTpmHXi4vTq4JFSw3SXStIb6uf4kD6QMLeaOGkDfYJr4mQ/s2048/IMG_1834.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1306" data-original-width="2048" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9yTmuHGUBHVC9vETyejklgG4SDdVPYRE9R0pAMxRJkE1BigtYGs0aBYd7ZaSVb6x6gqXPUpCrLQuzZTcGAWVU3OTo9qgiFy5SyawRB1s09UQuMVhRT36bzxGK_x70ctdfhun_TBDsfzAKtTpmHXi4vTq4JFSw3SXStIb6uf4kD6QMLeaOGkDfYJr4mQ/w400-h255/IMG_1834.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDyUqivMjvWesJW5Kt_NfulC_ZvAA0QTtT6M9KrwXeU-JocPktOQAPrD9YFz8cEfWN-kcsyglVD98iSjvaJGbj5JLZuCIHXp84nyAF32AxJNx-eizWSds9HtDO9oiL1_-M-q7NBgcSYSIzKisJRDMONqk_ohN2lf0DGhXnUsp2Fi16atcEhMq0T-x3PQ/s2048/IMG_1836.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1305" data-original-width="2048" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDyUqivMjvWesJW5Kt_NfulC_ZvAA0QTtT6M9KrwXeU-JocPktOQAPrD9YFz8cEfWN-kcsyglVD98iSjvaJGbj5JLZuCIHXp84nyAF32AxJNx-eizWSds9HtDO9oiL1_-M-q7NBgcSYSIzKisJRDMONqk_ohN2lf0DGhXnUsp2Fi16atcEhMq0T-x3PQ/w400-h255/IMG_1836.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitDHoMH3IbMtCwzLiR8zSI-tJq0LXJMvG2UTScp2KrJlKM0rl926O8QrfdfzJuojc3ZfysfXJEoZ-LPYKCXTtTh-myxIGmNEfy_03SUlrSBcwivcVFYSSHoWHOWtQe0F0zIasKjqHNdTe90En39HvToDUmcm80GjYCLv02Dj0mlTzsgVTNYIJ4SlUJ3Q/s2048/IMG_1837.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1294" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitDHoMH3IbMtCwzLiR8zSI-tJq0LXJMvG2UTScp2KrJlKM0rl926O8QrfdfzJuojc3ZfysfXJEoZ-LPYKCXTtTh-myxIGmNEfy_03SUlrSBcwivcVFYSSHoWHOWtQe0F0zIasKjqHNdTe90En39HvToDUmcm80GjYCLv02Dj0mlTzsgVTNYIJ4SlUJ3Q/w253-h400/IMG_1837.jpg" width="253" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKRuTi1n2L3DAiGcqOCdKKp8R2BO2rfPkbapc0-w1cxmRvbSY_ycBl8V_0e-oFIuTHu0KGQTAQM7sa-1fkI3FOQRxqucrOCjos_eMQKEzf84_Bu3yH8m28AJJzJkOxGyxKx56xs2c_87yiykre7ua10kj_IUAzDr_WyrFiwFDTu5n7ta0PmuFWZF2Gag/s2048/IMG_1841.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1316" data-original-width="2048" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKRuTi1n2L3DAiGcqOCdKKp8R2BO2rfPkbapc0-w1cxmRvbSY_ycBl8V_0e-oFIuTHu0KGQTAQM7sa-1fkI3FOQRxqucrOCjos_eMQKEzf84_Bu3yH8m28AJJzJkOxGyxKx56xs2c_87yiykre7ua10kj_IUAzDr_WyrFiwFDTu5n7ta0PmuFWZF2Gag/w400-h258/IMG_1841.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLl71V6HQY8FoRRW5UKR5v_UcVcpcC--H7LV6O4Qg8niUGTnGswyB7pNbQ7uJVUMJ4HC1eVhhAWNYtoWlyArLQxvin2i7oOlHokCSQE5At6IyrP3lqeKa89qUaxzTl5dKJJcWqPKwN1_aTkB65x1Ar2b5A0OwAko_1jX72iDLT0VKOW3M5cmwoUMRSaA/s2048/IMG_1842.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1289" data-original-width="2048" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLl71V6HQY8FoRRW5UKR5v_UcVcpcC--H7LV6O4Qg8niUGTnGswyB7pNbQ7uJVUMJ4HC1eVhhAWNYtoWlyArLQxvin2i7oOlHokCSQE5At6IyrP3lqeKa89qUaxzTl5dKJJcWqPKwN1_aTkB65x1Ar2b5A0OwAko_1jX72iDLT0VKOW3M5cmwoUMRSaA/w400-h251/IMG_1842.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Here are my two favorite reviews of the Minolta AF 2.<div><br /></div><div><a href="https://casualphotophile.com/2020/09/07/minolta-hi-matic-af2-review/">https://casualphotophile.com/2020/09/07/minolta-hi-matic-af2-review/</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://casualphotophile.com/2020/09/07/minolta-hi-matic-af2-review/">https://casualphotophile.com/2020/09/07/minolta-hi-matic-af2-review/</a><br /><div><br /></div><div>Inspired by Wayne, I have been mixing my own developers recently, but I have not been getting the results I expected. My negatives developed with homemade D-23 mostly came out over developed, while my negatives developed in homemade D-76H (an environmentally friendly version of D-76 that has no hydroquinone) were consistently underdeveloped. While I cannot identify the exact cause of these problems, I did remember that I also began using water from my Brita water pitcher to mix my chemistry around the same time I began to experience the problems noted above. Could it be that not using distilled water was causing my developing "losing streak?" <p></p><p>Finally, Wayne are I are giving away some things that we don't need. Could our "junk" be your "treasure?" It might be if you would like to own an <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argus_C3" target="_blank">Argus C3</a> or a <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/490369-REG/The_Shutterhut_The_Shutter_Hut_Tent.html" target="_blank">Shutter Hut Tent</a>! If you want to have a chance at winning, you must send an email to us at <a href="mailto:unclejonesyscameras@gmail.com">unclejonesyscameras@gmail.com</a>.</p><p>You can find us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ujcpodcast">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ujcpodcast/">Instagram</a>, and feel free to leave your feedback there. Until next time . . .</p><p>Happy Shooting!</p></div></div>Kevin Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16981544533752409461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561819025325838581.post-87826851510655414592023-02-28T16:51:00.000-05:002023-02-28T16:51:05.515-05:00Time to Sell Pt. 2: Hard Choices<p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEU34f_wC_htAx2xsaGiHKoA5D_uYHy6DAGBNvlNytHBZ_xRgx4S5ZrRRiKyxn6sKoweOWAqltLi_7eZQEZ-0ZS5739CfJvK3luhjg4_941PVoLYGXDdFGw2PNWhXY3aQORC00Gp4AMOh2Dsos5ieufM3VgYs7SbCDL2C8a3Ud9wr2VxA1R61lpk911A/s4032/IMG_6242.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEU34f_wC_htAx2xsaGiHKoA5D_uYHy6DAGBNvlNytHBZ_xRgx4S5ZrRRiKyxn6sKoweOWAqltLi_7eZQEZ-0ZS5739CfJvK3luhjg4_941PVoLYGXDdFGw2PNWhXY3aQORC00Gp4AMOh2Dsos5ieufM3VgYs7SbCDL2C8a3Ud9wr2VxA1R61lpk911A/w240-h320/IMG_6242.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jonesy's 202: A camera I should<br />use more.</td></tr></tbody></table>In my <a href="https://unclejonesyscameras.blogspot.com/2023/01/time-to-sell-pt-1-arguement.html" target="_blank">previous post</a> I laid forth the argument for selling some of the cameras in my "inventory" (remember, I am not a camera collector). Having made a convincing case (at least to myself), now it is time to decide which cameras will stay and which cameras will go. This will not easy, and it will get progressively more difficult as I go. I definitely am experiencing a strong temptation to simply let things stay the way they are now and keep everything. I'm starting to hear voices. "What harm will not selling do? Just let them stay where they are. Maybe you will end up using all of them over the course of this year. And remember: once they are gone, they are not coming back. Is this what you really want?" Perhaps these voices are coming from the cameras themselves. Perhaps not.</p><p>However, for the reasons I have already stated and for a reason I have yet to reveal, I will not listen to these voices (wherever they come from) and move forward with my plan. First, let's develop a selection criteria that answers the question, "Why should I keep you?"</p><p><b>1. Do You Work?</b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjImCvsDb3XgMSLh8sb4We0ikgec99swJQhTMgGX0EzKwCjtV-OpLljN-6xROPdgaAA44rAqbUbdrV3US-c1IFOth8oTcFoNJooIoJrFsOUXUjQRYhyGTfnBsmv47U-CodpTQgTJ2nzBfFZk-BqEkbc8bLs7yKkSsT4XXosjFbnRWQPLZfcCdcrAbPlzQ/s4032/IMG_6059.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjImCvsDb3XgMSLh8sb4We0ikgec99swJQhTMgGX0EzKwCjtV-OpLljN-6xROPdgaAA44rAqbUbdrV3US-c1IFOth8oTcFoNJooIoJrFsOUXUjQRYhyGTfnBsmv47U-CodpTQgTJ2nzBfFZk-BqEkbc8bLs7yKkSsT4XXosjFbnRWQPLZfcCdcrAbPlzQ/s320/IMG_6059.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I know this sounds like an obvious (and ridiculous) question, but collectors acquire non-functioning cameras all the time. They don't buy them to shoot them. I am not a collector, so I do not need cameras that do not work. For example, until recently I owned a Minolta Maxxum 600si. I really liked the way the 600si was designed in an old school way with control knobs instead of buttons and a menu. However, one of the two control dials never worked, meaning that the camera could never be used in manual mode. That wasn't a big problem for me, as I use aperture priority when in automatic exposure mode. But one day I was shooting the camera when it ceased to fire and displayed an error message in the LCD screen. I later learned that the aperture base plate had failed, and because the part is no longer available, the camera was doomed. So, what to do with it? Toss it in the landfill? No, I sent it to a camera repair person to be a donor camera, so that people who need parts for a 600si could get their camera repaired (along as the problem wasn't the aperture base plate!)<p></p><p>Sometimes the question is "Do you work" but instead "Do you work well or completely?" My Minolta Maxxum 5, for example, works fine except for the built-in flash. And it died an a very inopportune time - my daughter's wedding reception. Not cool.</p><p><b>2. Have I Used You Lately?</b></p><p>Had any of my camera actual feelings, this question could make some of them very uncomfortable. There are some that haven't been used much, especially lately. Perhaps I have picked favorites that become reliable cameras that are easy for me to use. Others might have fallen by the wayside because they have let me down with their results. My Holga, for example.</p><p><b>3. Are You a Challenge to Use?</b></p><p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3We2Mz2PfDFNK7kI3w_4fNdyU_JEhWyWuPSEG-0rbgvBrqPPbVCPXczaZ3ZhseoJ9n4TfwZPVv1NcE2Ea3tUf0XF1hv-go3nfCoflUw366AHKI9FxIqogVisIF00f8Bij5p1J9WIfz7TwSwq0AyFpZ_zQjMtzql63oXmQoSvjIDnN5EwW6nGPDqSStA/s4032/IMG_5874.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3We2Mz2PfDFNK7kI3w_4fNdyU_JEhWyWuPSEG-0rbgvBrqPPbVCPXczaZ3ZhseoJ9n4TfwZPVv1NcE2Ea3tUf0XF1hv-go3nfCoflUw366AHKI9FxIqogVisIF00f8Bij5p1J9WIfz7TwSwq0AyFpZ_zQjMtzql63oXmQoSvjIDnN5EwW6nGPDqSStA/s320/IMG_5874.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Leica ilia: Not easy to use but not going anywhere.</td></tr></tbody></table>This is not always a valid question. My Leica ilia, for example, is more challenging to use than most of the cameras, mainly because the film leader has to be trimmed before the camera can be loaded. Even if you prepare enough rolls ahead of time, the camera still is not easy to load (although I am getting better at it each time I use it). Nevertheless, It's not going anywhere, at least not in the foreseeable future. I like using it. </p><p><b>4. Are You Redundant?</b></p><p>What do I need with two (or more) cameras that are very similar in design and function and also produce the same results? For example, in addition to Jonesy's Minolta SR-T 202 (which is a non-negotiable keeper, obviously), I have a SR-T 102 in black. Do I really need both? Sure it's nice being able to "protect" Jonesy's camera from damage during use, but honestly, I think I wanted it because it was black. Mirror lock-up and double exposure capability (which the 202 doesn't have) aren't that important to me, and I now think that Jonesy himself would want me to actually use his camera rather than put it on a shelf. </p><p>Next, let's take a look at my inventory. Here is a list of every camera owned by me that resides at my condo:</p><p style="text-align: left;"><b>Instant Camera</b></p><p>Polaroid SX-70 One Tough SONAR</p><p><b>Medium Format</b></p><p>Holga 120N</p><p>Rolleicord Va(2)</p><p>Yashica Mat</p><p>Debonair 120</p><p><b>35mm Point and Shoot</b></p><p>Minolta AF2</p><p><b>35mm Rangefinder</b></p><p>Leica ilia</p><p>Minolta 7s</p><p>Zorki 1</p><p>Zorki 4</p><p><b>35mm Manual Focus SLR</b></p><p>Minolta SR-T 202 (Jonesy's camera)</p><p>Minolta SR-T 102 (black)</p><p>Minolta XE-5</p><p>Minolta XD-7</p><p>Minolta X-700</p><p><b>35mm Autofocus SLR</b></p><p>Minolta Maxxum 7000</p><p>Minolta Maxxum 5</p><p>Let's go through these by camera type. First, I only have one instant camera, so the Polaroid SX-70 SONAR stays. It once belong to the great uncle of my my wife, Debbie, so it is a family heirloom. I use this camera from time to time for family events, and it works great most of the time. I love to give away Polaroid photographs, and a number of them also adorn our refrigerator. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw6Xt_e05v8rtfpruYypZy8yORbLKMzXyIKzlAo6wK421GO_mLt04nicciNF6ecQMsydfAkCQ726ecBJviGLq4Z1pArzo6IKPzGQQWl_63Lk5clipb-VQqdDKonCBSIwTamCPWFfmrF4F3LgEIqqMzW56BxuEDLQ6e4THN2CIFqhWWdEl6UTxBleoLng/s3776/P1010984.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2520" data-original-width="3776" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw6Xt_e05v8rtfpruYypZy8yORbLKMzXyIKzlAo6wK421GO_mLt04nicciNF6ecQMsydfAkCQ726ecBJviGLq4Z1pArzo6IKPzGQQWl_63Lk5clipb-VQqdDKonCBSIwTamCPWFfmrF4F3LgEIqqMzW56BxuEDLQ6e4THN2CIFqhWWdEl6UTxBleoLng/s320/P1010984.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Of the five medium format cameras that live in the condo, one is an easy choice for me. Can you guess which one? If you guessed the Holga, you're right! It never caught on with me, having achieved exactly zero memorable images from the half dozen rolls that I have put through it. Maybe the sample is too small, but I don't think more use would have made a difference. The Holga is a perfect example of how easily I could be influenced at the time. It seemed like all the cool kids were using Holgas and getting cool results. But not me. The Holga is first out the door (and it has already been sold. I don't miss it.)<p></p><p>How many of you chose the Film Photography Store's Debonair 120? Nope. It's staying. I like it much better than the Holga. It's a better camera in my opinion, and its vertical 6x4.5 format makes for excellent portraits, especially with a flash. </p><p>The Minolta AF2 is the only autofocus point and shoot camera I own. It it easy to use, has an excellent glass lens, choosable ISO, built in flash, and a manual film advance lever (making it a very quiet camera). If I'm going to a party and I'm not shooting Polaroid, this is the camera I take.</p><p>The two TLRs, Rolleicord Va and the Yashica Mat, are a bit of a quandary for me. They both work equally well, and I don't need them both. However, they both were gifts from a close friend who's father owned and used them. I think the Rolleicord has a better lens, but its flash sync doesn't work. The Yashica Mat's controls are easier to use. I really don't like to sell cameras that were gifted to me, so for now, I'm holding on to both. </p><p>When it comes to my four 35mm rangefinder cameras, I feel embarrassed. There is a lot of redundancy there. Let's break it down. The Minolta 7s was a 2017 Christmas gift from Shutter Brother Kelley, and I was so thrilled about it that I took it to Norway a couple of days later. It ended up being my main camera for the trip, and it worked great. It's easy to use, has a program mode and metered manual, and has a sharp fixed 45mm lens. I like its looks and I like using it. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC6IIRxA_8T5dikdXIIcePD_F-AXldaTp2RgAKmHpIvQkasXYp-YFSrQds3qsJKk_7Ort-TM7qVnZRZaFRR7if0T-7ATTjwVhqiTZMaZkcQXqXwEAR3blYgBg5uicMwFtVFurriFNA4lGDqDPRHbcDT7QUp9H-mzCUs5TmxD2ZJx0FD6NUYi1RvUiIwA/s4027/IMG_5403.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2149" data-original-width="4027" height="171" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC6IIRxA_8T5dikdXIIcePD_F-AXldaTp2RgAKmHpIvQkasXYp-YFSrQds3qsJKk_7Ort-TM7qVnZRZaFRR7if0T-7ATTjwVhqiTZMaZkcQXqXwEAR3blYgBg5uicMwFtVFurriFNA4lGDqDPRHbcDT7QUp9H-mzCUs5TmxD2ZJx0FD6NUYi1RvUiIwA/s320/IMG_5403.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>However, sometime later I became sentimental about the Leica iiia that I once owned in the early 1990's until it was stolen in 1994. Prices had gone up quite a bit since then, and I knew that the only way I would have one again was to settle for a Russian copy. Kelley gifted me the Zorki 1 for Christmas, and I was delighted. Later I came across the Zorki 4 for a steal. Was I becoming a collector of Russian cameras?However, two years ago I found another Leica ilia at a local antique store parking lot sale. The owner appreciated that I knew about the camera, and he gave me a very generous deal on it and it's Elmar 35mm lens. Suddenly, the two Zorkis seemed very redundant, and now it's time for them to go.<p></p><p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKdfCGbNwEkcKpn6-VDZVeJyCMG2WduSHj1yrzYH9j8HFFjwHwr8LFZsUNdGvVBBrNRJkWPEMfO4MC7IWYrANorpang2x3aQXxtOkIQbuKTl5IGzMXhC4L5ldBsyU438ZY3cZrH1VxGEDRDbDANQQUSFgvXb3n9SBPa4Zz65ToDnN_ZsGyWIWmKWdb8w/s4032/IMG_6633.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKdfCGbNwEkcKpn6-VDZVeJyCMG2WduSHj1yrzYH9j8HFFjwHwr8LFZsUNdGvVBBrNRJkWPEMfO4MC7IWYrANorpang2x3aQXxtOkIQbuKTl5IGzMXhC4L5ldBsyU438ZY3cZrH1VxGEDRDbDANQQUSFgvXb3n9SBPa4Zz65ToDnN_ZsGyWIWmKWdb8w/s320/IMG_6633.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful but redundant.</td></tr></tbody></table>The five manual focus SLRs are too many, of course. Jonesy's SR-T 202 is safe, so at least two of the remaining four need to go. As mentioned above, I don't need two SR-T model cameras, so it looks like the black SR-T 102 is on the sell list. The other three breakdown as follows: The X-700 and the XD7 have similarities (multiple exposure modes and compact design), as do the XD7 and the XE5 (products of Leica and Minolta collaboration). I have a particular fondness for the X-700, as it was the second (and last) camera I ever bought new in the box in 1992, and I really like its grip and feel. I am very "at one" with it. The XE5 is a fine camera in every way, and I like its needle-based meter, which works both in aperture priority and manual. After a lot of thought, it looks like the XD7 is the odd camera out.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAcHXBluCjD0vgT5IDlk1ldQh-O0FDVK7IiAr_zRhmVHMpipnz_sY8YAw0wAtP_enuqUh4lsZ4FkNwcE_rGdOlOswc9P1hd287HeGOdHDAQsuoYPDkcO_WI6wdyf9Mf8zADQcPma0_Rtg8IIna2kn-yhbYGc2000qZzDEmCU5Iizv69Put47Ah0ls13w/s3840/IMG_5168.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2160" data-original-width="3840" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAcHXBluCjD0vgT5IDlk1ldQh-O0FDVK7IiAr_zRhmVHMpipnz_sY8YAw0wAtP_enuqUh4lsZ4FkNwcE_rGdOlOswc9P1hd287HeGOdHDAQsuoYPDkcO_WI6wdyf9Mf8zADQcPma0_Rtg8IIna2kn-yhbYGc2000qZzDEmCU5Iizv69Put47Ah0ls13w/s320/IMG_5168.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of these has go go.</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Of the two autofocus SLRs, the Minolta Maxxum 7000 is my favorite. I love the way it feels in my hand, and I have learned to use the two control buttons. The Maxxum 5 is a much newer camera with many more features, but isn't it redundant? Perhaps. But if I decide shoot AF on a trip somewhere and take only one AF body with AF lenses, I am in trouble if the all-electronic Maxxum fails. The Maxxum 5 is small and light and makes a perfect back camera. It's safe for now.</p><p>So there you have it. Out of seventeen cameras, I am ready to say goodbye to five of them. Honestly, twelve still <i>sounds</i> like too many, but at least I am making progress. For now, I am happy with what I am selling and with what I still have. </p><p>Or am I?</p><p>Next: Time to Sell Pt. 3: What Next?</p>Kevin Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16981544533752409461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561819025325838581.post-67035621464827259182023-02-19T13:39:00.000-05:002023-02-19T13:39:21.947-05:00Uncle Jonesy’s Cameras Podcast #57: Still Alive and Clicking<iframe allowfullscreen="" height="192" mozallowfullscreen="true" msallowfullscreen="true" oallowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" src="https://play.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/25977351/height/192/theme/modern/size/large/thumbnail/yes/custom-color/87A93A/time-start/00:00:00/playlist-height/200/direction/backward/download/yes" style="border: none;" title="Embed Player" webkitallowfullscreen="true" width="100%"></iframe><p> Life happens, and when it does, podcasts go on hold. But the Shutter Brothers are back with an informal chat about life, travels, and, of course, cameras. And we love cameras! But sometimes we may have to consider getting rid of some of our cameras. Kevin and Wayne discuss the whys and hows of reducing the camera "inventory" and why it might even make us better photographers. </p><p>Wayne also talks about his experience being a judge for a photography contest and how he ended up with a piece of photographic history that once belonged to Ed Wescott, the American photographer who his known for his documentation of the Manhattan Project. You can learn more about Ed Wescott <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Westcott">here</a>.</p><p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHuImTxhz1lDYqfmmpK8GiPhdgPZO-_1siTLQnaJU7fUkaMzFc5mpiFTO_L5Y2_WScVhp9vwoL3JTdHa5dp7v-v6YLflo6KJzNz5YjTG_h7fqIK2ctiQiffEeoqsUu7ZgZSBaFJ9mV6IaB4jk6yeeV2l13v-yc5NNvddlgBisb1U5PuWnX4r1_4HqMeg/s800/ShutterHut%204.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHuImTxhz1lDYqfmmpK8GiPhdgPZO-_1siTLQnaJU7fUkaMzFc5mpiFTO_L5Y2_WScVhp9vwoL3JTdHa5dp7v-v6YLflo6KJzNz5YjTG_h7fqIK2ctiQiffEeoqsUu7ZgZSBaFJ9mV6IaB4jk6yeeV2l13v-yc5NNvddlgBisb1U5PuWnX4r1_4HqMeg/s320/ShutterHut%204.jpg" width="256" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A beach hut for your camera bag!</td></tr></tbody></table>And speaking of getting rid of stuff, we're in a generous mood. There's stuff in our closets that need to go, and you could be the beneficiary. Listen to find out what and how.</p><p><br /></p><p>Happy Shooting!</p>Kevin Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16981544533752409461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561819025325838581.post-73713877974405344332023-01-29T23:05:00.004-05:002023-02-28T16:52:06.300-05:00Time to Sell Pt. 1: The Argument<p>I have said this before, and now I will say it again. Despite evidence to the contrary, I am not a camera collector. I do not buy cameras for the sole purpose of owning them. I do buy cameras for the purpose of making photographs with them. With exception of one or two, every camera I own has had film loaded into it and used to make photographs, and I have the negatives to prove this.</p><p>However, I also have a large enough collect - wait, let’s call it my camera inventory - to lead someone to believe that I collect cameras. This and a number of other facts have led me to suspect that not only do I possess too many cameras, but also doing so is ultimately bad for my photography.</p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcVDJun91C19YmroCJsuqX_fQjxDUb6CVUc0i3tle5Qe_WXZYuhVi_M931NpkoEARuEZmiwMIahonR6KjHXcE-qticQXtxeo7m2MIJT2GtIE4pCpVzamMtk_MJuhrdH7sTil9tn501XxiwalPo74AucATy1KvN7oCZYuKW9G1O60WI9RGcKXBZ-dD0XA/s1000/DC1CAAA7-DB4C-4782-95A5-5A7FD23E9280.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcVDJun91C19YmroCJsuqX_fQjxDUb6CVUc0i3tle5Qe_WXZYuhVi_M931NpkoEARuEZmiwMIahonR6KjHXcE-qticQXtxeo7m2MIJT2GtIE4pCpVzamMtk_MJuhrdH7sTil9tn501XxiwalPo74AucATy1KvN7oCZYuKW9G1O60WI9RGcKXBZ-dD0XA/w400-h300/DC1CAAA7-DB4C-4782-95A5-5A7FD23E9280.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Uncle Jonesy’s Minolta. Not going anywhere.</td></tr></tbody></table>Please note: I stated that owning too many cameras is bad for my photography, not yours. This article is about me alone, so please do not read into it any kind of judgment. You have the right to own as many cameras as you want, and doing so may actually make you a better photographer. If that is the case, then by all means have at it. But please keep reading and hear me out. I like it when people read my blog posts!<p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>The Argument</b> </p><p>Recently, I have given much thought to the possible negative effects owning a large number of cameras for the sole purpose of using them might have on my photography, and I have reached several conclusions. Some of the conclusions are practical, while others are conceptual. All of them have become undeniable. So, here they are one by one.</p><p><b>1. Storage in a Small Condo is a Problem</b></p><p>I love my downtown Chattanooga condo It has 690 square feet of paradise. It has everything I want. It just does not have much storage room. When my wife and my moved in, we had to downsize considerably, and this required making decisions (some painful) about which of our possessions were essential to our happiness. We off-loaded a lot of things, and today, we are doing just fine. Happier, even, I would suggest. Possessions can burden you.</p><p>However, not only did I not leave any cameras behind when we moved in, but also I’m pretty sure that I have added cameras to my inventory since then. Some of my favorite cameras are on display on shelves or the window sill nearest my bed. Cameras with film in them are kept in camera bags in the closet, ready for use. However, other camera are stored in storage boxes on shelves in my closet. In other words, I seemingly have cameras everywhere. I fully expect to open my refrigerator someday and find a camera in it. </p><p>This is a problem for me, as I don’t like clutter. My wife and I take pleasure in the uncluttered layout of our condo. The abundance of cameras in my condo are a threat to our uncluttered environment.</p><p><b>2. More Choices are Not Always Good</b></p><p>When the opportunity to photograph comes along, I rejoice. I love to get out with a camera and try to be creative. Opportunities do not come along often enough for me, so the last thing I need is indecision regarding which camera to use. And believe me, camera indecisiveness is a thing. I agonize over it. I even feel guilty about having a nice camera but not using it. “Why am I not not putting film in my Leica iiia or my Rolleicord or my Minolta XD-7? There are people out there who would love to own and use the cameras I don’t use. How can I let them sit on a shelf or even lay in the bottom of a storage box?” And so I give a lot of thought about my choices, and when I finally make a decision, I sometimes question my decision even while I’m shooting. And then it hits me. My choices are infringing on my fun. </p><p><b>3. More Cameras Mean More Camera Problems</b></p><p>Let me reiterate that I am not a camera collector. I own cameras for the purpose of using them and if I choose to use a particular camera on a given day, I really want that camera to work. Most of the time they do. However, sometimes they don’t. And of course, those times almost always happen to be important times when I simply must get the shot. It’s the Murphy's Law of photography. Cameras never fail at unimportant times. Some of I own cameras have been serviced (CLA’d) and should not fail, but I also own cameras that haven’t been serviced but seem to work fine. They are, in fact, ticking time bombs. It’s just a matter of time. </p><p>Obviously, the solution to this is to get them all serviced. But just as obvious is the fact that the more camera own, the more money I will spend servicing them. Nothing wrong with that, except that the money I spend on servicing all my cameras could buy more film, chemistry, and paper. Shooting vintage film cameras is fun for certain, but The ultimate goal is to make photographs that I can print and hold in my hand. </p><p><b>4. The “At One” Factor</b></p><p>Neil Young and Peter Buck are two of my favorite guitarists, and they both are associated with a particular guitar, a guitar that appears on most, if not all of their records and live performances (for Young, it’s a 1959 Les Paul known as “Ol’ Black, while Buck has played a black Rickenbacker 360 on nearly every record he’s ever made). Because they have used these guitars so very much over the years, it’s safe to say that they long ago reached the point to where they are “at one” with their instruments. They know them inside and out and can call up every possible sound their guitars can make in an instant. </p><p>I would very much like to be that way with a camera. And I have a couple of SLRs that I do feel at one with, because I have owned these camera models for decades. Other cameras in my inventory are less familiar to me and require more time to operate. Certainly, if I shot them more, I would eventually reach “at one” status with them them at some point. But as I stated above, I feel guilty leaving my favorite cameras on the shelf. And anytime I leave a camera on the shelf for an extended period of time before picking it up again, there always will be a “reacquaintance” process, a process that could (and has) caused me to miss a shot. Not good.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>The Truth about Cameras and Photographs</b></p><p>Now as you read this, you may or not agree with me. Thats fine. I am not you, and you are not me. You know you. I don’t. However, I will state something something that I believe is true for everyone. Owning a lot of cameras does not make you or me a better photographer. It will make you a better collector, and there is nothing wrong with that. I can be impressed by someone's collection like anyone else. You may even be impressed with my inventory of cameras. But what I really want to impress you with are my photographs. That’s what I care about.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>How We Got Here</b></p><p>At the point you may be wondering how and why I got myself into this dilemma in the first place. “Wow, why do you have so many cameras? You must be a collector.” Good question. Here is what happened. When my brother and I got our cameras out of the closets in the spring of 2017 after not having used them for several years, our passion for photography was reignited and burned hot. We shot rolls and rolls of color negative film, developed it at home with C-41 kits from the <a href="https://filmphotographystore.com/collections/darkroom-supplies/c41-kit" target="_blank">FIlm Photography Store,</a> scanned the negatives with our Epson scanners, and posted them online. Then we would have long conversations about what we had done and what we were learning. We also talked about cameras we were seeing for sale at antique stores, thrift stores, and flea markets. We were amazed at what we found. They were cameras we had admired and wanted back in the early 1980’s when we first began our film photography journey but could never afford, and now here they were forsake for $10 to $50 dollars. It seemed like such a shame to leave them there not doing what they were made to do, so we “rescued” them. </p><p>It goes out of hand, of course, at least for me. Soon I had more cameras than I had time to shoot and had space to store. So here we are. Now it’s time for some <a href="https://unclejonesyscameras.blogspot.com/2023/02/time-to-sell-pt-2-hard-choices.html" target="_blank">Hard Decisions</a>.</p><p><br /></p>Kevin Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16981544533752409461noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561819025325838581.post-30548437399816621062022-12-21T14:13:00.003-05:002023-02-18T12:55:55.927-05:00Uncle Jonesy’s Cameras Podcast #56:: A Carol for Clickmas<iframe allowfullscreen="" height="192" mozallowfullscreen="true" msallowfullscreen="true" oallowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" src="https://play.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/25391832/height/192/theme/modern/size/large/thumbnail/yes/custom-color/87A93A/time-start/00:00:00/playlist-height/200/direction/backward/download/yes" style="border: none;" title="Embed Player" webkitallowfullscreen="true" width="100%"></iframe><p><br /></p><p>You’re invited to a special holiday gathering for people who love family and film.</p><p>Seasons Greetings from The Shutter Brothers!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBJEe2XiqFJUgD0heZef_GwcCm1sQM2PXuIYhhoa_gDZl73Xok6d9AtygGIfArioyqTsIYOlZwKnB9CvlpyLtErPsWwFRbtN-N2kRbBqg5tBEQFhc_M8-cj8LHX0ljqhXpihFkTRe5zKDddwzTZvCrGZlLGLpsWRL5aspPXkY_djlDqYe9tKghIhM9jQ/s4032/59854A2E-4664-46BC-B9EE-7522016A0F84.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBJEe2XiqFJUgD0heZef_GwcCm1sQM2PXuIYhhoa_gDZl73Xok6d9AtygGIfArioyqTsIYOlZwKnB9CvlpyLtErPsWwFRbtN-N2kRbBqg5tBEQFhc_M8-cj8LHX0ljqhXpihFkTRe5zKDddwzTZvCrGZlLGLpsWRL5aspPXkY_djlDqYe9tKghIhM9jQ/w300-h400/59854A2E-4664-46BC-B9EE-7522016A0F84.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><br />Kevin Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16981544533752409461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561819025325838581.post-25856851161233366742022-11-30T08:39:00.006-05:002022-11-30T18:04:30.572-05:00Uncle Jonesy's Cameras Podcast #55: Flash Done Right (and Flash Done Wrong)<iframe allowfullscreen="" height="192" mozallowfullscreen="true" msallowfullscreen="true" oallowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" src="https://play.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/25144587/height/192/theme/modern/size/large/thumbnail/yes/custom-color/87A93A/time-start/00:00:00/playlist-height/200/direction/backward/download/yes" style="border: none;" title="Embed Player" webkitallowfullscreen="true" width="100%"></iframe><p>The Shutter Brothers are back! We know it has been a while (and Wayne and I have really missed you!), but I've had some family issues to work through, leaving no time for podcasting (or photography, for that matter) until now. So, we have some catching up to do!</p><p>Our show begins with a recap of our 2022 Uncle Jonesy's Camera/Safelight District Photowalk at Laurel Snow State Natural Area near Dayton, Tennessee. It was a complete success, and thanks to everyone who participated. We loved seeing your photowalk photos online, and Wayne and I hope to have ours out soon.</p><p>Next, I reveal my choices of cameras for my trip to Montreal and Quebec City the first week of December. Yes, you heard right. I will be shooting my Panasonic Lumix LX-5 digital camera for color photography. However, I settled on my Minolta XE-5 SLR for black and white. Find out why in the show.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCjnbaDTOIzC0MB0EIMDrwb_Qtet6gYRaOaf52Iv04gFisV1h0iC98zyf8iR1X_NG0bmHXBPxW6kj6uGbFu3Y_UYy1iBkugNg8y7Criq50CnRlynRslr_8xz0Pb505yikf8CxzJCurzvqKKi2RPZ-FDNM0QT257DztJ8ksYJyiM1JA8LJ6SOQ7g035eg/s4032/A5930737-477E-46CF-AEB9-FE0D602B9206.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCjnbaDTOIzC0MB0EIMDrwb_Qtet6gYRaOaf52Iv04gFisV1h0iC98zyf8iR1X_NG0bmHXBPxW6kj6uGbFu3Y_UYy1iBkugNg8y7Criq50CnRlynRslr_8xz0Pb505yikf8CxzJCurzvqKKi2RPZ-FDNM0QT257DztJ8ksYJyiM1JA8LJ6SOQ7g035eg/w400-h300/A5930737-477E-46CF-AEB9-FE0D602B9206.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Panasonic LUMIX LX-5, which I’ve had for years but<br />never really enjoyed using until . . .</td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkF_fcqRs0mneqqrtUqzv1xcQwrJ1cAoGXjJROUfvfIawkRIlnYF7W-ikZ1gtbsSsjy6-nQffEj8zCYuCR9nZ1kw2XF5Xrdj5jS2TVj-0Nvk-hnCgEjEMivmX93gk0kTk5MAB7eJctyFD70WLn0Js9O9Q87J3GlSSkDQfZm9pN3LhXZdGL42SenspVGQ/s4032/3FDF406B-D71B-4375-971D-930D1C8B3F8C.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkF_fcqRs0mneqqrtUqzv1xcQwrJ1cAoGXjJROUfvfIawkRIlnYF7W-ikZ1gtbsSsjy6-nQffEj8zCYuCR9nZ1kw2XF5Xrdj5jS2TVj-0Nvk-hnCgEjEMivmX93gk0kTk5MAB7eJctyFD70WLn0Js9O9Q87J3GlSSkDQfZm9pN3LhXZdGL42SenspVGQ/w400-h300/3FDF406B-D71B-4375-971D-930D1C8B3F8C.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">. . . I got the LVF-1 live viewfinder. Now I can use the LUMIX <br />as if it were a “real” camera. 😉<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCt27SXfOu3Zc7jGFPFrullSMRpqa0sLWBJfpHI1v4dq1_us_OXmQfPif5YHW4Mq3DqNMTOE6aOpx5S7KJDuUK315P9AXwZ3hDBvuKAchdRgIx0G3WeBlCEX5gzTGNQTW-mFvuu8sGyh1boom7neZeb7Go1tORd635_dLhtRckJPK56dQymomjKnosEg/s720/317259204_2932664493546494_7411089219793642115_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCt27SXfOu3Zc7jGFPFrullSMRpqa0sLWBJfpHI1v4dq1_us_OXmQfPif5YHW4Mq3DqNMTOE6aOpx5S7KJDuUK315P9AXwZ3hDBvuKAchdRgIx0G3WeBlCEX5gzTGNQTW-mFvuu8sGyh1boom7neZeb7Go1tORd635_dLhtRckJPK56dQymomjKnosEg/w400-h300/317259204_2932664493546494_7411089219793642115_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">As for b&w, I’m going with classic tried and true.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Neither Wayne nor I shoot much flash photography, but there are times when flash is a must. Wayne has found a great flash option for his Plaubel Makina 67 medium format camera: the Olympus T32. It has all the functionality Wayne wants, and it looks good, too! Way to go, Wayne! However, over in this corner is Kevin, whose roll of blank film shows what happens when flash is done wrong. Listen to the show to find out how you can avoid making the same mistake.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY6EGJbyeRI33dietwoYZPSEyuY9QXuIYdeI18vI1QsKRLqDANFLuuCNWLADHiriyrqM9ORviiDmTr2YhStZakBuP6CHq96JlR2Dv4P4RJg4VGTaay8dMQdtWLtudkdd4rehDJjgTxohOO-RIIY6AmIf1WVUxoDuCM5Qu__oGkqgPDHFaPkO8KCBeXAQ/s600/316318275_2927000370779573_7541857821497191231_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="514" data-original-width="600" height="343" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY6EGJbyeRI33dietwoYZPSEyuY9QXuIYdeI18vI1QsKRLqDANFLuuCNWLADHiriyrqM9ORviiDmTr2YhStZakBuP6CHq96JlR2Dv4P4RJg4VGTaay8dMQdtWLtudkdd4rehDJjgTxohOO-RIIY6AmIf1WVUxoDuCM5Qu__oGkqgPDHFaPkO8KCBeXAQ/w400-h343/316318275_2927000370779573_7541857821497191231_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wayne's Makina 67 with Olympus T32 Flash<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicoM2jO4k7INPAXgaz8mt_W7krzliVoU-6RS9AH7LEEThiS6vNrW2wgzliwsubx4pakbABcfvFYpF_hSEiOz4ZgKUR0dr0RMg7rtVT0SjNvo19Wfn_yZTfaCt7IEzesBbvaiJOP05oXD2uLCPBwHikNFfO1nPY8nLDePgILccQxlKatQR11BmDu5VBEQ/s1600/312228900_2313461152147713_3596432360931697563_n.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1600" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicoM2jO4k7INPAXgaz8mt_W7krzliVoU-6RS9AH7LEEThiS6vNrW2wgzliwsubx4pakbABcfvFYpF_hSEiOz4ZgKUR0dr0RMg7rtVT0SjNvo19Wfn_yZTfaCt7IEzesBbvaiJOP05oXD2uLCPBwHikNFfO1nPY8nLDePgILccQxlKatQR11BmDu5VBEQ/w400-h200/312228900_2313461152147713_3596432360931697563_n.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The T32 has a movable head that enables a full range of <br />bounce capability.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXT2hVKadX6HB-26ZVwKDDoU_Qaj-IzpuoBsAdwqAHISfYoeFIcC48AN7mHvf-ptr1Ya81YkfPWmtGJzyXIqRI1oYL8C1WjhoDvAZFjXqsI9L-a4YStVQoeF22r5ZrKGr6f9OSmxXKfArW-RVxI5xa6uoC5_7uLwfGWwI1DUCcyCRDOcCuixniwKCEzQ/s1600/314202778_1222892301628478_3779555498830054328_n.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="1600" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXT2hVKadX6HB-26ZVwKDDoU_Qaj-IzpuoBsAdwqAHISfYoeFIcC48AN7mHvf-ptr1Ya81YkfPWmtGJzyXIqRI1oYL8C1WjhoDvAZFjXqsI9L-a4YStVQoeF22r5ZrKGr6f9OSmxXKfArW-RVxI5xa6uoC5_7uLwfGWwI1DUCcyCRDOcCuixniwKCEzQ/w400-h160/314202778_1222892301628478_3779555498830054328_n.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another cool flash is the Vivitar 283 with the sensor cord. Put<br />the sensor on the camera and place the flash wherever you want!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What Kevin was going for with his recent attempt at flash photography was musician portraits in the style of <a href="https://www.newyorker.com/culture/photo-booth/the-private-side-of-jazz-music-through-the-eyes-of-a-blue-note-co-founder" target="_blank">Francis Wolff</a>, the co-founder of Blue Note records. While his main role with Blue Note was handling the finances, he also was an accomplished photographer. He shot over 100,000 frames at nearly every Blue Note session, and these photographs were used for the album cover art. He used a Rollieflex, but Kevin has replicated his style with the "plastic filmtastic" <a href="https://filmphotographystore.com/collections/35mm-cameras/products/120-film-camera-fpp-debonair" target="_blank">Debonair 120</a> from the Film Photography Store, which has a hot shoe. Put a flash on it and you can get portraits like this!</div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-R6JFuhmQgJc7SaPOinokWA_SLU_PNsH_P251XJucx6Eldc7VCZprMXTSSZZeCsx6dQzQlHnvtyYCwnUCckcqHWwGmUwAHe9seLPQx9yEge9DTubV_ywhM5CZrz3RVJ6p5OORxl8KI_YI0V7zjAFxb0rB49jPf7vxtWrw5ZR7lVGcONS70cfssZYx9g/s2048/Annica%20Santillano.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1381" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-R6JFuhmQgJc7SaPOinokWA_SLU_PNsH_P251XJucx6Eldc7VCZprMXTSSZZeCsx6dQzQlHnvtyYCwnUCckcqHWwGmUwAHe9seLPQx9yEge9DTubV_ywhM5CZrz3RVJ6p5OORxl8KI_YI0V7zjAFxb0rB49jPf7vxtWrw5ZR7lVGcONS70cfssZYx9g/w270-h400/Annica%20Santillano.jpeg" width="270" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Believe it or not, if you put a flash unit on the <br />Debonair 120, it's capable of some cool portraits<br />in the style of Francis Wolff.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Finally, the Shutter Brothers discuss using Etsy as a platform for selling their prints. Does it work and is it worth the time? Listen to find out.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnulp2RlkAuGsDwZnqtM6zL-ApYuOOF3O1bFWKgVmBcmDiLbvDnnm2-Kq9CuRZgIbBeGxRRMgsVsGEbqcdKqVXEcIpjrgFB6ooj5MUGm1Cg8sRVknKTgHnDwc-iKH4n9URi6B0Q3wh_I3Np8kn4-lg9TwPDTzQ_bFMS5kHvPySbOiXYX66oRFKSdAhSQ/s1280/Screen%20Shot%202022-11-28%20at%207.59.52%20AM.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1280" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnulp2RlkAuGsDwZnqtM6zL-ApYuOOF3O1bFWKgVmBcmDiLbvDnnm2-Kq9CuRZgIbBeGxRRMgsVsGEbqcdKqVXEcIpjrgFB6ooj5MUGm1Cg8sRVknKTgHnDwc-iKH4n9URi6B0Q3wh_I3Np8kn4-lg9TwPDTzQ_bFMS5kHvPySbOiXYX66oRFKSdAhSQ/w400-h250/Screen%20Shot%202022-11-28%20at%207.59.52%20AM.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kevin's darkroom prints can be found in his Etsy store, Chattalogphotography.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>You can visit Kevin's Etsy store by clicking <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ChattalogPhotography?ref=l2-about-shopname" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /><p>As always, we love hearing from out listeners. If you want to contribute for a future show, you can send your questions, comments, tips, stories, and even voice memos to unclejonesyscameras@gmail.com. You also can follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ujcpodcast">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ujcpodcast/">Instagram</a>, and feel free to leave your feedback there.</p><p>Now load that camera and capture some holiday magic!</p><p><br /></p><div><br /></div></div>Kevin Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16981544533752409461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561819025325838581.post-85151134241877594282022-10-19T15:37:00.003-04:002022-10-19T16:08:27.919-04:00Uncle Jonesy's Cameras Podcast #54: A Camera for Canada<iframe allowfullscreen="" height="192" mozallowfullscreen="true" msallowfullscreen="true" oallowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" src="https://play.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/24738552/height/192/theme/modern/size/large/thumbnail/yes/custom-color/87A93A/time-start/00:00:00/playlist-height/200/direction/backward/download/yes" style="border: none;" title="Embed Player" webkitallowfullscreen="true" width="100%"></iframe><p>In case you haven't heard, we're having a photowalk! Wayne and I are super excited, and it's just a few days away. Here are all the details:</p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2022 Photowalk with Wayne Setser</b></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Presented by Uncle Jonesy's Cameras Podcast and Safelight District Community Darkroom</b></div></b></h2><h3 style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;">Saturday, October 22 beginning at 8:30 am EDT</div><div style="text-align: center;">Laurel Snow State Natural Area (near Dayton, Tennessee)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Lunch and conversation afterward at Monkey Town Brewing, Dayton, Tennessee</div><div style="text-align: center;">Free!</div></h3><p style="text-align: left;">You can let us know you are coming <a href="https://fb.me/e/3HcnxWI7b" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Next, my wife, Debbie, and I are taking a week-long trip to Montreal and Quebec City in December, so what camera(s) should I bring? The weather will be cold, and there will be lots of walking, so keeping the gear to a minimum is a priority. Fortunately for me, Wayne and our knowledgeable listeners are here to help me decide.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkt_Wv-Sjpe73AiExw6rrC7ZZ9IwAO2JCVavdDFs124nOKCDou1chCBDcK-RdOGKmQoJo5IEmKO6M-i8eJFdza9EJyqQET2S1taQ-An3g5IOpFlbt4zDN6NFZhAWcK1ffvMzELChjpcaI8BYpLAslUzLgNDCjh5YOqhzVLXLsw9cYFiTzUxXcUWAoqYQ/s1181/IMG_7043.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="885" data-original-width="1181" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkt_Wv-Sjpe73AiExw6rrC7ZZ9IwAO2JCVavdDFs124nOKCDou1chCBDcK-RdOGKmQoJo5IEmKO6M-i8eJFdza9EJyqQET2S1taQ-An3g5IOpFlbt4zDN6NFZhAWcK1ffvMzELChjpcaI8BYpLAslUzLgNDCjh5YOqhzVLXLsw9cYFiTzUxXcUWAoqYQ/w400-h300/IMG_7043.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Minolta Maxxum 5: a modern choice</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhujAHhlGGklU-OJ1K_CJc6tHDmixswsEQV5KlrM-WnxajI2FNOpuITiBlj4BuPsT0CmSv6fdkQ9fgriIWy2JlSr4-MMQZMSmICVkmAtfDo_tfsX6VXs-LCTOCTZBW3OUbwQqytx39UtMJr4mRZRP3bakhPkQhpccLHmxajDwLIFF1t6Z_9GmzigLgEwQ/s2049/IMG_0002.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2049" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhujAHhlGGklU-OJ1K_CJc6tHDmixswsEQV5KlrM-WnxajI2FNOpuITiBlj4BuPsT0CmSv6fdkQ9fgriIWy2JlSr4-MMQZMSmICVkmAtfDo_tfsX6VXs-LCTOCTZBW3OUbwQqytx39UtMJr4mRZRP3bakhPkQhpccLHmxajDwLIFF1t6Z_9GmzigLgEwQ/w400-h300/IMG_0002.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Leica ilia: classic vintage</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Wayne and his wife, Teresa, are planning trip to Norway next year, and if he were to shoot 35mm film, his camera of choice would be a classic compact rangefinder, the Canon Canonet QL17 Giii. Wayne's copy looks resplendent in its blue leatherette.<div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbYpWSkokOtcAYCwmErbOtX8qjCGL212oYzRLQclm7DHiusgk8bvHK75SjZSweM3XqlTinctkLhY9dBrgfqiZ6CJGfIIxto0_2zuyy2rPPi_dzlfhIua5aOTzSixIqwmQ7rm9NywJL_ozGW0k4P1EwQIcrKsOza8e5L6T_qAfxDH4vc597bAJN6PCVBg/s276/311316258_1066100090626945_1728050517743121621_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="206" data-original-width="276" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbYpWSkokOtcAYCwmErbOtX8qjCGL212oYzRLQclm7DHiusgk8bvHK75SjZSweM3XqlTinctkLhY9dBrgfqiZ6CJGfIIxto0_2zuyy2rPPi_dzlfhIua5aOTzSixIqwmQ7rm9NywJL_ozGW0k4P1EwQIcrKsOza8e5L6T_qAfxDH4vc597bAJN6PCVBg/w400-h299/311316258_1066100090626945_1728050517743121621_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Wayne's Canon Canonet QL17 Giii with Canolite D flash</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Speaking of good travel cameras, the 3A Kodak Series II folding camera certainly is not that, but it was a fine camera in its day. Wayne's copy is in excellent condition; all it needs is a roll of 122 film. Where can Wayne get that? A super helpful listener comes through with a <a href="https://filmforclassics.com/products/" target="_blank">source</a>.<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIWl8VLNRzHeoDwGNaINng-w3_LNZKfu70VOzwR9H5Me-9vuoU1pP9AZcCzD8wB-RjevZ7BYPigtuhO9fIZMqdT4vfhPJFmyWSLH0EuCEQYS_XNPCzjogQOGi9jJcDyG63HIwDnRR5-eUt_gdPfpOpMJlQ9RiZLqkwJfrwoS5IvGeezBuGE2GYoGVm6A/s4032/IMG_7132.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIWl8VLNRzHeoDwGNaINng-w3_LNZKfu70VOzwR9H5Me-9vuoU1pP9AZcCzD8wB-RjevZ7BYPigtuhO9fIZMqdT4vfhPJFmyWSLH0EuCEQYS_XNPCzjogQOGi9jJcDyG63HIwDnRR5-eUt_gdPfpOpMJlQ9RiZLqkwJfrwoS5IvGeezBuGE2GYoGVm6A/w300-h400/IMG_7132.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">The 3A Kodak Series II: a whopper!</span></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Lastly, the UJC Podcast now has over 400 Instagram followers, and to celebrate, Wayne and Kevin give away prints to two lucky winners.</p><p>Thanks to all the listeners who offered camera advice and also those listeners who sent us questions or tips. As far as we are concerned, all of you are on the UJC Team! If you want to contribute for a future show, you can send your questions, comments, tips, stories, and even voice memos to unclejonesyscameras@gmail.com. You also can follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ujcpodcast">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ujcpodcast/">Instagram</a>, and feel free to leave your feedback there.</p><div><br /></div><p>Thanks for listening! Now let's get some pitches!</p></div></div>Kevin Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16981544533752409461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561819025325838581.post-77814802723804895882022-09-24T09:20:00.002-04:002022-09-24T09:20:13.636-04:00Uncle Jonesy's Cameras Podcast #53: Third Time's the Charm<iframe allowfullscreen="" height="192" mozallowfullscreen="true" msallowfullscreen="true" oallowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" src="https://play.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/24475302/height/192/theme/modern/size/large/thumbnail/yes/custom-color/87A93A/time-start/00:00:00/playlist-height/200/direction/backward/download/yes" style="border: none;" title="Embed Player" webkitallowfullscreen="true" width="100%"></iframe><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1ltfN00_tIy80hbPZxCp43A8k1UVChoH0quJWs6SMN96GS0dA9u8NQ228fFmXmrTYhspcGZRwQtSdXFanPsD9WnkRfJiKAiZLUJjonXI-ooTL86U9hPe5h48djmugkj4vl-AhHlzFXiLenKhUSm2pKcujzPAMWl0H9rWH_YP7VGpxcg6lo82-YkrMgQ/s3300/2022%20Photowalk%20Logo-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1871" data-original-width="3300" height="362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1ltfN00_tIy80hbPZxCp43A8k1UVChoH0quJWs6SMN96GS0dA9u8NQ228fFmXmrTYhspcGZRwQtSdXFanPsD9WnkRfJiKAiZLUJjonXI-ooTL86U9hPe5h48djmugkj4vl-AhHlzFXiLenKhUSm2pKcujzPAMWl0H9rWH_YP7VGpxcg6lo82-YkrMgQ/w640-h362/2022%20Photowalk%20Logo-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />In this information-packed show, we are super glad to announce our 2022 Photowalk with Wayne Setser, to be held on Saturday, October 22, at 8:30 am at the Laurel Snow State Natural Area near Dayton, Tennessee. As most of you know, this is our third attempt, having been thwarted once by the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 and again by dangerously stormy weather in 2021. So, as the title of the show suggests, we have a good feeling about this one.<p></p><p>You can get all the details by listening to the show, and you can let us know that you are coming by clicking <a href="https://fb.me/e/3HcnxWI7b" target="_blank">here</a>. We couldn't be more excited about the prospect of getting to photograph with some of our listeners in person and going to lunch together afterward. If there is anyway you can make it, please consider coming!</p><p>In our second segment, Wayne and I read an email from Billy Sanford regarding making negatives that are easier to print. Since both Wayne and I shoot film with the intention of making darkroom prints from our negatives, this question is really important to us. Wayne's helpful tips certainly caught my attention, and they may be of use to you.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6LT_VPvR-jxPulFaXoMmS_YY-peNQxMbqoB0AlznlqU1aignMHIYp9IwIvKD7iFwNH9gICiH3CJKZFi2jslp3FrE_oiL1Wq_euwqHPO45fJsos59sm5fE_ZOT3KTLwF7ug6EQe3X3jiLBwmRCvFlYAYfFHnB7nuGKHXLn49FYXBtZeZxQWiTtqIUejA/s2048/IMG_7043.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6LT_VPvR-jxPulFaXoMmS_YY-peNQxMbqoB0AlznlqU1aignMHIYp9IwIvKD7iFwNH9gICiH3CJKZFi2jslp3FrE_oiL1Wq_euwqHPO45fJsos59sm5fE_ZOT3KTLwF7ug6EQe3X3jiLBwmRCvFlYAYfFHnB7nuGKHXLn49FYXBtZeZxQWiTtqIUejA/s320/IMG_7043.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Our third segment is a camera review (and yes, it's another Minolta). the Minolta Maxxum 5 wasn't even on my radar until about a year ago when I read an excellent article by James Tocchio on his fine blog, <a href="https://casualphotophile.com" target="_blank">Casual Photophile</a>, the title of which is <i><a href="https://casualphotophile.com/2020/02/06/we-should-all-be-shooting-dorky-af-slrs-and-heres-why/" target="_blank">We Should All Be Shooting Dorky AF SLRs and Here's Why</a></i>. Even though the title of the post did not mention the Maxxum 5, it definitely was his dorky AF SLR "poster child," as he uses the Maxxum 5 to make his point. I recently had the opportunity to get a clean and functional Maxxum 5 with the original 28-80mm kit lens for about $20.00, and I have to say that it is one amazing camera. Even though the camera clearly is intended to be used by beginners to advanced amateurs, it feature lists goes on and on. I've never seen so many professional level features in such a small and light SLR body. When combined with my excellent Minolta AF prime lenses, could this be my "forever" 35mm camera?<p></p><p>We wrap of the show with a contest, and two lucky listeners will receive prints from Wayne and myself. Listen to find out how to win.</p><p>As always, we are so very thankful for each and every one of our listeners, and we would love to hear from you. You can send your questions, comments, tips, stories, and even voice memos to <a href="mailto:unclejonesyscameras@gmail.com">unclejonesyscameras@gmail.com</a>. You also can follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ujcpodcast">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ujcpodcast/">Instagram</a>, and feel free to leave your feedback there.</p><p>Thank you for listening! We'll see you at the 2022 Photowalk!</p>Kevin Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16981544533752409461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561819025325838581.post-5699681764568426352022-09-11T17:01:00.001-04:002022-09-11T17:01:20.898-04:00Uncle Jonesy's Cameras Podcast #52: A Walk in the Park in Wayne<iframe title="Embed Player" style="border: none;" src="https://play.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/24341520/height/192/theme/modern/size/large/thumbnail/yes/custom-color/87A93A/time-start/00:00:00/playlist-height/200/direction/backward/download/yes" height="192" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="" webkitallowfullscreen="true" mozallowfullscreen="true" oallowfullscreen="true" msallowfullscreen="true"></iframe><p>Wayne and I are back with another show that begins with a simple walk in the park. On the morning of the day that we recorded this show, the two intrepid Shutter Brothers met at the North Chickamauga Creek Gorge Trailhead near Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, and had a nice time exploring the beauty of the creek and looking for things that, in the words of Wayne, "want to be photographed." Both Wayne and I exposed two sheets of 4x5 film, and by the time we made it back to our vehicles, we were ready to head to Chattanooga to get some lunch and record a podcast show. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX711xFz6pRIBXGKpJR0vTCJn00B1mW2yus5hwb7wjCXFEnmuuv4Irv1HJszazxUTDj8bAwhVtQtUb2bu41mKiTRMxK8k9g_s0w9VGkzTwFUzqj6vn0_UQqII08WeyPN-QlOkJedaoCik-CdCPm26TVtUOAsCDh4gW2b001FInxsl88Q6yt6Lc9JHjhg/s3648/P1020042.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="3648" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX711xFz6pRIBXGKpJR0vTCJn00B1mW2yus5hwb7wjCXFEnmuuv4Irv1HJszazxUTDj8bAwhVtQtUb2bu41mKiTRMxK8k9g_s0w9VGkzTwFUzqj6vn0_UQqII08WeyPN-QlOkJedaoCik-CdCPm26TVtUOAsCDh4gW2b001FInxsl88Q6yt6Lc9JHjhg/s320/P1020042.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Our show begins with a camera, of course, a very cool and interesting product from Kodak: the Signet 35. The Signet 35 was the finest of all Kodak's American-made cameras, and the build quality is readily apparent. Rumors are that this camera was originally designed for military use, and the oversized knobs and ease of repair makes this seem likely. Wayne has had several of these over the years, and he brought his current example for me to try out. You can count on me for a full report.<p></p><p>Our second segment is a tale of two developers. First, Wayne, inspired by listener Jr. Wyatt, shares his experience with Thornton's Two-Bath Developer, a developer based on the two-ingredient D-23 that I have been using of late. A complete guide to mixing and using Thornton's Two Bath Developer can be found on the very useful website, <a href="http://www.pictorialplanet.com/advanced_photography/barry_thornton_two_bath_etc.html" target="_blank">Pictorial Planet</a>, which is the work of John Finch.Next, Kevin shares his experience with an environmentally friendly version of his beloved D-76, know as D-76H. Kevin learned of D-76H from a very helpful article by Tim Layton on his website, <a href="https://www.timlaytonfineart.com/blog/2020/12/kodak-d-76h-eco-friendly-b-w-film-developer-formula" target="_blank">Tim Layton Fine Art.</a></p><p>In our third segment, we read (and listen to) some great listener feedback while sharing our tips on keeping dust off our negatives. Finally, we make an important announcement about our forthcoming third attempt at the UJC/Safelight District Photowalk. </p><p>We can never fully express to you our gratitude for our listeners, and we want you to know that you are are a necessary part of the UJC Team. Therefore, we invite you to take an active role in the content of the show by giving us your feedback. You can send your questions, comments, tips, stories, and even voice memos to <a href="mailto:unclejonesyscameras@gmail.com">unclejonesyscameras@gmail.com</a>. You also can follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ujcpodcast">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ujcpodcast/">Instagram</a>, and feel free to leave your feedback there.</p><p>Thank you for listening! Now let’s go get some pitchas!</p><p><br /></p>Kevin Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16981544533752409461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561819025325838581.post-73062507385724791502022-07-27T14:11:00.003-04:002022-07-27T15:24:32.057-04:00Uncle Jonesy's Cameras Podcast #51: In the Same Room at Last!<iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/23871735/height/360/theme/legacy/thumbnail/yes/direction/backward/" height="360" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDaXWz7bW1GFq8Be5EKAyuNEmdf3eWnBGFCRQyHD85OO61ySw4hzuwLjE-FZclXBmLpfCchdGYzYRai4Ou-hfqKeOImGFpLpxBAkuuximbRgwrLULQwqBbczgpdM3Ftimpb7hhYjG3gAtjRyk8N1aL0nmkIiTbZ2z9PFq4Hwetgw3TkdXQ5ebqdAXRtA/s1440/DD29F0C8-B23C-4FFD-8444-BC8CA169F411.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDaXWz7bW1GFq8Be5EKAyuNEmdf3eWnBGFCRQyHD85OO61ySw4hzuwLjE-FZclXBmLpfCchdGYzYRai4Ou-hfqKeOImGFpLpxBAkuuximbRgwrLULQwqBbczgpdM3Ftimpb7hhYjG3gAtjRyk8N1aL0nmkIiTbZ2z9PFq4Hwetgw3TkdXQ5ebqdAXRtA/w200-h200/DD29F0C8-B23C-4FFD-8444-BC8CA169F411.jpeg" width="200" /></a></div>While Wayne and Kevin have enjoyed talking film photography with each other over the internet, there is noting like being in the same room for a face-to-face chat, and that is what show #51 is - an in-person session with two guys who love to make photographs using the analog process. Our first segment is all about our listeners questions, and we have some good ones about composition techniques, homemade developers, and two-bath developers like DD-23. Kevin was particularly interested in this topic, as he has been experimenting with homemade D-23 lately. <a href="https://www.timlaytonfineart.com/blog/2017/6/darkroom-digest-d-23-split-bath-b-w-film-development" target="_blank">Here</a> is a link to a website that Kevin found with a lot of useful information about DD-23.<p></p><p>Our second segment is a discussion about the tension between the need to be creative on a regular basic versus the lack of inspiration in the form of subject matter. During a recent printing session, it began to dawn on Kevin that while he has a lot of negatives that were indeed fun to make, they didn't necessarily make for good prints in the darkroom. This left Kevin with a very disappointing feeling that the three ring binder in which he keeps his negatives is full of "fuzzy concepts." What to do?! Wayne shares his advice on reaching a balance between actually making photographs and other useful creative photographic activities. If you have ever struggled with creative ebb and flow, you might find Wayne’s advice helpful also. </p><p>Finally, Kevin shares his growing interest in making prints using the RA-4 process, to which one might ask, “Is this a good idea given that YOU ARE COLORBLIND?!” Nevertheless, Kevin has been doing A LOT of research, including this very helpful (and dryly funny) <a href="https://youtu.be/hB-CmQ3Jngs" target="_blank">video</a> by Gregory Davis, aka <a href="https://youtube.com/c/TheNakedPhotographer" target="_blank">The Naked Photographer.</a> Should he go for it? </p><p>As always, we are extremely grateful for our listeners m and we would love to have your input for future shows. You can send your questions, comments, tips, stories, and even voice memos to unclejonesyscameras@gmail.com. You also can follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ujcpodcast">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ujcpodcast/">Instagram</a>, and feel free to leave your feedback there.</p><p>Now let’s go get some pitchas!</p>Kevin Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16981544533752409461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561819025325838581.post-71530099255292174842022-07-08T13:54:00.001-04:002022-07-08T13:54:58.699-04:00Uncle Jonesy's Cameras Podcast #50: And the Winners Are . . .<iframe title="Embed Player" style="border: none;" src="//play.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/23679806/height/192/theme/modern/size/large/thumbnail/yes/custom-color/87A93A/time-start/00:00:00/playlist-height/200/direction/backward" height="192" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="" webkitallowfullscreen="true" mozallowfullscreen="true" oallowfullscreen="true" msallowfullscreen="true"></iframe><p>After taking a midsummer break, the Shutter Brothers are back, and we've got some winners to celebrate. First, Wayne announces the winner of his 35mm system shootout. You may remember from <a href="https://unclejonesyscameras.libsyn.com/uncle-jonesys-cameras-podcast-49-its-testing-time" target="_blank">show #50</a> that Wayne was torn between two different 35mm camera systems. In one corner was his beloved Pentax KX, and in the other corner was a newly acquitted pristine Canon FTb. In that show Wayne discussed the pros and cons of each camera. He even got some help from some of our listeners. Well, "no more calls - we have a winner," and it's . . . (Did you think we would tell you here? Hey, you gotta listen to the show!)</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil4_eNmZ5GTmFyEBF8OLqUcEff9yz-l3YHwJ4yR3iYRzVs52AZw3_NcD8c8E0s_v0h0LTObtBOJF3tdHQlZj5NFWUEl9vrD0gsWvv4Mma1vcB-vXVVqeqlV2ZLFsNoiFC_AVZnwybT0uQkMKKpB9p_W8c_5mMOCzXs203QrumDWki06V3_8hhbywgOlw/s1200/IMG_1395.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="656" data-original-width="1200" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil4_eNmZ5GTmFyEBF8OLqUcEff9yz-l3YHwJ4yR3iYRzVs52AZw3_NcD8c8E0s_v0h0LTObtBOJF3tdHQlZj5NFWUEl9vrD0gsWvv4Mma1vcB-vXVVqeqlV2ZLFsNoiFC_AVZnwybT0uQkMKKpB9p_W8c_5mMOCzXs203QrumDWki06V3_8hhbywgOlw/w640-h350/IMG_1395.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Canon or Pentax? A decision has been made.</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Meanwhile Kevin has a similar "quarterback controversy" (to borrow a football term) with two able twin lens reflex cameras, his Rolleicord Va(2) and his Yashica-Mat. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEtE62W_RrJzx9dKKqd9TVw71VELJcT58VdFdgnm-EnYYnGeAVwRN7QL3Mtr7YcztUtzAaWZ_juVSRw5GJIxnfmULk5l9PRAJDsxr1ES5jFemirjhG7N_k4KRpRP5-aeEKXum-kAgxRYqaKa7rBg0OIZB21JFtnTpcUMus1OuKH4QeSlgo2dGUAPy4Ow/s2048/IMG_6901.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEtE62W_RrJzx9dKKqd9TVw71VELJcT58VdFdgnm-EnYYnGeAVwRN7QL3Mtr7YcztUtzAaWZ_juVSRw5GJIxnfmULk5l9PRAJDsxr1ES5jFemirjhG7N_k4KRpRP5-aeEKXum-kAgxRYqaKa7rBg0OIZB21JFtnTpcUMus1OuKH4QeSlgo2dGUAPy4Ow/w400-h400/IMG_6901.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Both are fine cameras, Kevin, but which one is The One?</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Next, Wayne talks about his "butcher cover" lens that appears to be an Otar 58mm <em>f</em>2. But when he "peeled off the cover," he found something quite different.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYWr1Cj7L0YLJSuAWDuYPSNn82A_MiDcekL7CxWpYkK_RBSmQraBxc3MKrGjCCGcvTs-Yu_WumyGnsk9HY9r6zUOsPUuC-wJ-7vDKA801oFXCL1JsoWFv9l2f6bDw92x2qRZqGV_A62sUFG3CzJMHvfv3nWJjQx1ChNR8jyqjCcIsCXUqw9OmR3EPt6w/s800/285807686_2302308046583330_25239356103048008_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="535" data-original-width="800" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYWr1Cj7L0YLJSuAWDuYPSNn82A_MiDcekL7CxWpYkK_RBSmQraBxc3MKrGjCCGcvTs-Yu_WumyGnsk9HY9r6zUOsPUuC-wJ-7vDKA801oFXCL1JsoWFv9l2f6bDw92x2qRZqGV_A62sUFG3CzJMHvfv3nWJjQx1ChNR8jyqjCcIsCXUqw9OmR3EPt6w/w400-h268/285807686_2302308046583330_25239356103048008_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Otar 58mm <i>f</i>2 lens in 42mm mount. Or so one might think . . . </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggczabb4VrilDyVYTsCZ7dUN3tw7dnubskBt3dVJ6qKiMVDanTyBVhpGD3cdOi23RAsVkJUY4ZXyQne3Kqk299M4ECNldhOUX2nVkLuAhbaDTPkmYrbRu34tnDzYd7d3d0NJzCxF_gqsAgSXZYTnxlz-wECB9SStTNb0vqnj67W0oXFPy7ZDNLFAcJSQ/s1200/Otar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="803" data-original-width="1200" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggczabb4VrilDyVYTsCZ7dUN3tw7dnubskBt3dVJ6qKiMVDanTyBVhpGD3cdOi23RAsVkJUY4ZXyQne3Kqk299M4ECNldhOUX2nVkLuAhbaDTPkmYrbRu34tnDzYd7d3d0NJzCxF_gqsAgSXZYTnxlz-wECB9SStTNb0vqnj67W0oXFPy7ZDNLFAcJSQ/w400-h268/Otar.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The ID ring hides a secret past . . . </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhssSSF3m-sJfi4xIIauX8HU1imuq8jufcz9munQ3bp6yoXfYNzzbw2wqX1Lld2-3Ne0J8Egljgwl2NO5J6APTP3sZ4wrqaykkJjoeQtQ-VmtJWhC1WvrVnkNAp4Gx143KupSmsvdAj_1WZWbh1tCMG6IH7mm7OtrP4XxJKdRH4PYjsLxu39-PvChy-yA/s1200/Biotar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="803" data-original-width="1200" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhssSSF3m-sJfi4xIIauX8HU1imuq8jufcz9munQ3bp6yoXfYNzzbw2wqX1Lld2-3Ne0J8Egljgwl2NO5J6APTP3sZ4wrqaykkJjoeQtQ-VmtJWhC1WvrVnkNAp4Gx143KupSmsvdAj_1WZWbh1tCMG6IH7mm7OtrP4XxJKdRH4PYjsLxu39-PvChy-yA/w400-h268/Biotar.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> . . . that is revealed when removed. </td></tr></tbody></table><p>Lastly, we announce the winner of our book giveaway! And thank you to Shaun Nelson of <a href="https://utahfilmphotography.com" target="_blank">Utah Film Photography</a> fame for donating this fine hardback book so that we could give it away. Yay!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Bb1ma3W99sQ1m7sI2af150qHe5uoAFbIA9ybmajrpF6aZHBqRmd1BZV6zBCAbb8LelaR-epyoog81MJRJieXQJ3YW7slXCwoRloxVouEAjfJc2HQQWcyuvJIwDB0cWJaDtGz_sPsaFxDbGt2Vu_wZPJwu9JODBvPDjNNPYcp0zd1wzwW9bTkMS8jPg/s500/41gVPdJI4BL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="407" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Bb1ma3W99sQ1m7sI2af150qHe5uoAFbIA9ybmajrpF6aZHBqRmd1BZV6zBCAbb8LelaR-epyoog81MJRJieXQJ3YW7slXCwoRloxVouEAjfJc2HQQWcyuvJIwDB0cWJaDtGz_sPsaFxDbGt2Vu_wZPJwu9JODBvPDjNNPYcp0zd1wzwW9bTkMS8jPg/w325-h400/41gVPdJI4BL.jpg" width="325" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An excellent guide for the newcomer to film photography.</td></tr></tbody></table><p>As always, we here at Uncle Jonesy's Cameras would love to hear from you, so send us an email at <a href="mailto:unclejonesyscameras@gmail.com">unclejonesyscameras@gmail.com</a>. You also can find us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ujcpodcast">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ujcpodcast/">Instagram</a>. </p><p>Happy Shooting!</p>Kevin Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16981544533752409461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561819025325838581.post-91669073457227292932022-06-10T17:26:00.003-04:002022-06-11T11:00:33.221-04:00Making Color Darkroom Prints Pt 1: Thinking<p>In a ratio of 2:1, I have shot more black and white film than I do color. If you look at my photography since I retired from teaching music at a public elementary school, the ratio would be more like 4:1. Nowadays, the only occasions I shoot color film are:</p><p>1. family gathering</p><p>2. garden walks</p><p>My color film workflow differs from my black and white film workflow, in that I always scan my color film. Since I got serious about darkroom printing more than two years ago, I no longer scan my black and white film. Why? Because I do not allow the scans to have the final say on what my photography looks like. That job goes to the darkroom prints I make. If you see a photography of mine online, chances are that you are seeing a scan of the print, not the negative.</p><p>There are disadvantages to this. The biggest one is that the majority of my images do not see the light of online day. In the past, I would post any image that I thought half decent. Now, you only see the ones I print in the darkroom. If you follow <a href="https://unclejonesyscameras.libsyn.com" target="_blank">Uncle Jonesy's Cameras Podcast</a> on <a href="http://instagram.com/ujcpodcast/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ujcpodcast" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, you probably think that I am shooting less and less these days. In fact, I shoot about the same as I always have, and I develop every roll either at home (B&W) or at my community darkroom (color). But I only share the images I deem worthy to print, and I have quite a backlog of those. It's easy to load a camera and photography. Printing takes time and perseverance. I love it. </p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ6sPEGEPR9aj1jE-6fKQEb_sckCmDqOJh_rIWQNTBR2CTdjlgk-GpIDJGI_6Wp6W0f38UQNLfOTxbqYviJrV3olEy8ojoO1JCHsOcU5PfbUqhrDCvphEvy27h5CzGc8YyA6zw3Kep5iVhw0hxTp4yBfeLXkzOU_4ymuyKGK3RUI8IhQ9HNC26r2KlBQ/s4285/IMG_1485.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4285" data-original-width="2729" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ6sPEGEPR9aj1jE-6fKQEb_sckCmDqOJh_rIWQNTBR2CTdjlgk-GpIDJGI_6Wp6W0f38UQNLfOTxbqYviJrV3olEy8ojoO1JCHsOcU5PfbUqhrDCvphEvy27h5CzGc8YyA6zw3Kep5iVhw0hxTp4yBfeLXkzOU_4ymuyKGK3RUI8IhQ9HNC26r2KlBQ/w408-h640/IMG_1485.jpg" width="408" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Garden Friend, Gibbs Gardens near Ball Ground, Georgia<br />I'd love to print this someday.</td></tr></tbody></table><br />The exception to this practice of sharing only prints is color images. Why? Because I have not yet made a color darkroom print. Sure, I could make inkjet prints of my color scans. In fact I have done this often with my flower and garden photography. I love to make small prints of fleeting blooms and give them away to my fellow condo residents or to friends and family through the mail. To me, these prints are throwaways. Why? Because even though my Canon printer does a decent enough job at least to my eyes, deep down inside I do not trust it. It does a lousy job of printing my B&W images, so why should I think that the color prints are any better. Sure, I could buy a better (and more expensive), printer, but do I really want to put my money there? What if there was another way?<p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_d5TixrFiXwXYteiYIowp7xnOXlUWBmrN8Q1QVvB7P1GlLYqEF0ZjeHSdt0pEbGSXGuso8KvHdd4-l_gsz14al0SpeXBeAdDAlf9fGJsg-4wt8uZwcZu2hCqGmHkT4_0snHvpn0wXRbh17DEAZnzsNTXEMIyn0H3KM3hmjctdz0ceiAd_87hPdWE_BQ/s349/C35%2033-011.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="220" data-original-width="349" height="404" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_d5TixrFiXwXYteiYIowp7xnOXlUWBmrN8Q1QVvB7P1GlLYqEF0ZjeHSdt0pEbGSXGuso8KvHdd4-l_gsz14al0SpeXBeAdDAlf9fGJsg-4wt8uZwcZu2hCqGmHkT4_0snHvpn0wXRbh17DEAZnzsNTXEMIyn0H3KM3hmjctdz0ceiAd_87hPdWE_BQ/w640-h404/C35%2033-011.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Autumn Leaves, Union City, Georgia.<br />Another one I'd love to print.</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Only recently have I become acquainted with the RA-4 process of making color prints from color negatives, and this is chiefly due to one person: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/andrew.bartram.35" target="_blank">Andrew Bartram.</a> Andrew has been a photography friend for quite some time, and I always enjoy reading about his photographic adventures in his town of Warboys in the south of England, which he posts on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/andrew.bartram.35" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. Recently, he has endeavored to start up a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/warboyssnapper" target="_blank">community darkroom</a> in his town. I know how thankful I am for my community darkroom in Chattanooga, <a href="https://www.safelightdistrict.com" target="_blank">Safelight District</a>, so I followed with interest. Soon, Andrew was offering workshops through his community darkroom, and one of those caught my eye. It was about making color prints. He himself took the workshop, and now he posts beautiful examples of color photography, photography completely devoid of any digital process. I was intrigued.<p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTf3Gt_ShefXWnH9Fk-GFNFQOVD7HeckonOzVS57cEvB7ATwRo5aYSFYN4-UgvPpP3tVi6cwWuxX7M-MgxRE-8DfJYvkWZAL7t2tpddwbBEdEnOZVqM_Za39iva0p9kJdfEEHITC3LE49nS2eRcrkzhy4zp1FUGfEQH-4uMfu-HmzcC7PEZE96WuJdLw/s4426/IMG_1503.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4426" data-original-width="2826" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTf3Gt_ShefXWnH9Fk-GFNFQOVD7HeckonOzVS57cEvB7ATwRo5aYSFYN4-UgvPpP3tVi6cwWuxX7M-MgxRE-8DfJYvkWZAL7t2tpddwbBEdEnOZVqM_Za39iva0p9kJdfEEHITC3LE49nS2eRcrkzhy4zp1FUGfEQH-4uMfu-HmzcC7PEZE96WuJdLw/w408-h640/IMG_1503.jpg" width="408" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Garden Girl and her Dog, Gibbs Gardens near Ball Ground, Georgia.<br />Surely I can make a better print of this than my scanner did.</td></tr></tbody></table><br />I say "intrigued," but I was also very skeptical. Why? I have a major handicap when it come to color photography. I am quite colorblind. No, that does no mean that I cannot see color. Rather, it means that my color vision is not accurate. My particular colorblindness involves red and green, and this spirals out to other colors as well. I simply don't see color the way most people do or the way my wife, Debbie, does. Although I have lived with this all my, I am reminded of it almost everyday. "Oh, look at the pretty cardinals in the grass. They are RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU!" And they are, as are the red azaleas or the pink dogwoods, or anything purple, or . . . the list goes on. <p></p><p>So, I must be certifiably insane to think that I can perform the necessary color evaluations and corrections when making color darkroom prints. Perhaps this is a really bad idea. But hey! I'm retired. I've got some time. Why not look into it and do some research. It's not rocket science, is it?</p><p>Is it?</p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNl3Y53hCp439-ObgUvSDDr7yOex4h5xYGe4ds7U5zFoNdYssCFwPykVypkErY853dt4-9aiADteCz2qP-Q-czWQ3PIm_mMn1ygrLsJ7phEIPi4S-97rsyuTOiLbp7hzZELo1M1CMvRNMQpMn72mTJxqs4CEwQMuC4cdUxaNRxysUhJovZbyxyioEw6w/s4032/IMG_6835.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNl3Y53hCp439-ObgUvSDDr7yOex4h5xYGe4ds7U5zFoNdYssCFwPykVypkErY853dt4-9aiADteCz2qP-Q-czWQ3PIm_mMn1ygrLsJ7phEIPi4S-97rsyuTOiLbp7hzZELo1M1CMvRNMQpMn72mTJxqs4CEwQMuC4cdUxaNRxysUhJovZbyxyioEw6w/w300-h400/IMG_6835.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jobo 2840 Print Drum. I took it home, cleaned<br />it up, and now it's ready for use.</td></tr></tbody></table>And so, since I actually love do do informal research, I have been combing the internet for all I can learn about the RA-4 process. Along the way, I began compiling a list of things I would need, like RA-4 paper, RA-4 chemistry, a print processing drum, an enlarger with a color hear, and color print viewing filters. And just like a sign that I should continue this pursuit further, I found a print drum at my community darkroom large enough to hold 12x16 paper. Check! Oh, and Safelight District has an enlarger with a color head. Check! So far, so good. That leaves the color print viewing filters. These filters are used to evaluate color casts in your prints and give some guidance on correction. Kodak made some, and they are expensive, about $100 on eBay. However, Kodak also included viewing filters in their Kodak Color Darkroom Dataguide, which can be found on eBay for much less. A possible alternate? <p></p><p>Ok, so acquiring all this and learning the process does not mean I will be able to get the colors right and make decent prints. I know this. However, I do know someone with perfect color vision, and this person happens to be my wife. I know she will be glad to help. And I going to need help.</p><p>Lots of it.</p><p>To conclude, I definitely am at the thinking stage. I am doing my research and looking around for equipment. I haven't gone as far to make any purchases, yet, but maybe that will come soon. </p><p>We'll see.</p><p>Stay tuned . . .</p>Kevin Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16981544533752409461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561819025325838581.post-23615960218018705192022-05-30T15:47:00.001-04:002022-05-30T16:18:26.652-04:00Time Travels: My Earliest Days of Film Photography<p style="text-align: center;"> by Kevin Lane</p><p>Last my wife, Debbie, pulled a large plastic tub from underneath our bed and began digging through hundreds and hundreds of photographs (If you are my around my age, you probably have a tub like this as well). She was looking for pictures of our wedding rehearsal to show my youngest daughter, Amber, who currently is planning her own November wedding. However, the search for a single photograph soon turned into a mammoth trip down memory lane of the Lane Family. There were piles of prints scattered on the bed as Debbie attempted to organize the chaos that existed in the photo tub. I made the mistake of walking in the room and was quickly recruited to help, and before long, I too was lost in stacks of handheld memories, some of which date back to before I was born.</p><p>As one point Debbie held out an envelope in my direction and said. "You might want to take a look at this." The envelope held about a dozen black and white negatives in 120 format. The film was cut into individual frames, and as I held up one frame to the ceiling light, I realized I was holding one of the very first rolls of film I ever shot. Later, I got out my light table and examined the frames with a loupe. I could see images that dated from around 1969 when I was eleven years old. They were images of Shutter Brother Kelley, me, our younger brother Michael, our family dog as a very young puppy, and our front yard on Vance Avenue in Chattanooga. The light from the light table was projecting the past right into my eyes.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0pmU9nHaPFCQ2h5i61aPKyJ4n3lc3BRaARkp1ThRYFSnxysgXuXS4PLeUeh39ICcpRI8tnE735-RnVu312bH6xH3ZU0xWf4v5TAlcEJAf4zMnVUOJhDKBMlt6KUEdiTcdXPRUoXUPAuJ--GhgnPJyskSBme1vRkma-dqGVqaCMzXZbjij9WstiGdElg/s3407/IMG_6664%202.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2555" data-original-width="3407" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0pmU9nHaPFCQ2h5i61aPKyJ4n3lc3BRaARkp1ThRYFSnxysgXuXS4PLeUeh39ICcpRI8tnE735-RnVu312bH6xH3ZU0xWf4v5TAlcEJAf4zMnVUOJhDKBMlt6KUEdiTcdXPRUoXUPAuJ--GhgnPJyskSBme1vRkma-dqGVqaCMzXZbjij9WstiGdElg/w640-h480/IMG_6664%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A testament to the past: This film was actually there.</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVkVMZzbyRL_iOkjs7L91xLbC9dFXReflvjKk04vvWF94MwpUY-DSvyTO1QSr2LUyCcdEPoAo__-iJR9kx_isSFNW4-acgVUUwn1gos-uMc2dO1JB64T64suFDryr7kwBTOMHbAkGH7vSzrvTkl90NbPwDdUi1iPQMSC4AY2OFfid7RQgk4ZgWInQQbw/s400/Vintage-Old-Yankee-Deluxe-Film-Developing-Printing-Kit.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="363" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVkVMZzbyRL_iOkjs7L91xLbC9dFXReflvjKk04vvWF94MwpUY-DSvyTO1QSr2LUyCcdEPoAo__-iJR9kx_isSFNW4-acgVUUwn1gos-uMc2dO1JB64T64suFDryr7kwBTOMHbAkGH7vSzrvTkl90NbPwDdUi1iPQMSC4AY2OFfid7RQgk4ZgWInQQbw/s320/Vintage-Old-Yankee-Deluxe-Film-Developing-Printing-Kit.jpg" width="290" /></a></div>As I sat at the table looking at these images, all the memories came flooding back. I actual could remember making most of these images, but what I really remember was how Kelley and I got the images from the camera to actual paper. Our Uncle Jonesy had given us a Yankee 18 Piece DeLuxe Home Developing Kit ("Everything you need for truly <u>Professional</u> Quality") for Christmas (you can read more about our experience with this kit <a href="https://unclejonesyscameras.blogspot.com/2020/02/the-silver-gelatin-lining.html" target="_blank">here</a>). I distinctly remember us trying to make our small apartment bathroom light tight, rolling the film onto the plastic reels, mixing up the chemicals, and following the instructions to develop the film. When we removed the processed film from the tank, there was clear evidence that our "darkroom" was not completely dark. Our darkroom techniques left a lot to be desired, nevertheless, and to our amazement, there were images on the film. And now I was staring at those same negatives some fifty-three years later.<p></p><p>The Yankee 18 Piece Home Developing Kit also included a contact printing light box, photo paper, print chemistry, trays, and tongs. So, when the negatives were dry, we set about making prints from these negatives. I want you to thing about this for a moment. People today frame analog photography as some sort of distant lost magic that is either between extremely inconvenient or damned near impossible to do today. "Wouldn't this be a lot easier with a digital camera?" I hear that one a lot. More than a lot. But here we were, to fifth graders learning how to shoot, develop, and print film in our small bathroom. We were in to it! We bought more film. We shot it. We developed it and made more prints. We were on repeat, and we were hooked. Talk about addictions; we were creativity addicts at the age of eleven.</p><p>People say to me now, "Wow, you've really gone crazy with this film photography thing lately." They have no idea. The evidence is in those surviving negatives and contact prints.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgft8j5yBUp8IjtDMfBZ3KEwBgsgpqD-BQMNte9g-mZ1uq5VVHkQD7qT-xxkSJdP9bPWFzNwruu1OeD0t1LtWSzcE4dJt3bVTPhKbYbzNx1ivhCrvI9cU1pp-6x1OrFZwWLNNsFIwHMjlXEooYcTYGBx-ZEqZerAmPkY4JTvSQSUO1tazqHUuoXSfkCuw/s2413/IMG_6662.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2413" data-original-width="2290" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgft8j5yBUp8IjtDMfBZ3KEwBgsgpqD-BQMNte9g-mZ1uq5VVHkQD7qT-xxkSJdP9bPWFzNwruu1OeD0t1LtWSzcE4dJt3bVTPhKbYbzNx1ivhCrvI9cU1pp-6x1OrFZwWLNNsFIwHMjlXEooYcTYGBx-ZEqZerAmPkY4JTvSQSUO1tazqHUuoXSfkCuw/w608-h640/IMG_6662.jpg" width="608" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me with our newly acquired puppy, Pogo. Taken by Kelley.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnmiNGFSp1sK40-NPALxjcUaJKXcTlygaGUSD6cWpe8JOuwjdgpRdxkwnjgIsOSr-Acrj-qsqqd_feERgJhwzXqrhgX1PzpAFS2XCEgpaigygfUxTihIkMWVlTW2N5d2mt3DQJxi_6AQizKSfbUa3rERESkYBRHbqHvdDA7zGi0Tf7xTgXve9jeXZugw/s1382/IMG_6663.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1382" data-original-width="1037" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnmiNGFSp1sK40-NPALxjcUaJKXcTlygaGUSD6cWpe8JOuwjdgpRdxkwnjgIsOSr-Acrj-qsqqd_feERgJhwzXqrhgX1PzpAFS2XCEgpaigygfUxTihIkMWVlTW2N5d2mt3DQJxi_6AQizKSfbUa3rERESkYBRHbqHvdDA7zGi0Tf7xTgXve9jeXZugw/w480-h640/IMG_6663.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A Pogo portrait.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgspX4ZeNFmLWXEyzJ_S3VCCvyj-_PZlaBfzCauHTEAAywawTy6UVRug6JlYPDcFThWyjFp6sOvq2CIDIs8t_8yTgvuAY_rYHNScLnfoW0JkIQ6zCs7mfTcM_KnCoTQUatGwUW8bnDnSWIGydB1GtGEWSE0eXp0BwPOKcWrD_1XNCXt5VqTAvKisRZyCQ/s938/IMG_6659%202.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="927" data-original-width="938" height="632" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgspX4ZeNFmLWXEyzJ_S3VCCvyj-_PZlaBfzCauHTEAAywawTy6UVRug6JlYPDcFThWyjFp6sOvq2CIDIs8t_8yTgvuAY_rYHNScLnfoW0JkIQ6zCs7mfTcM_KnCoTQUatGwUW8bnDnSWIGydB1GtGEWSE0eXp0BwPOKcWrD_1XNCXt5VqTAvKisRZyCQ/w640-h632/IMG_6659%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me in our front yard with our younger brother, Micheal.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGbYm6uF8jZjnmMH7nyMQ1gcH0gbsXZYided_x47QR9bNB85yZNiph-mTF0-bedsSIBwzY9DFkG9beMkUph-jtxfWxhTSCN7k1T10hZpEVn1kWXCxVJefWhTh_EYs9aIlzeoGuAZ68voxBxciNjxA-WiDQxiBKpoT7JFN9N_icEHf9c50OFRMvBFg_DA/s1078/IMG_6661.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1078" data-original-width="811" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGbYm6uF8jZjnmMH7nyMQ1gcH0gbsXZYided_x47QR9bNB85yZNiph-mTF0-bedsSIBwzY9DFkG9beMkUph-jtxfWxhTSCN7k1T10hZpEVn1kWXCxVJefWhTh_EYs9aIlzeoGuAZ68voxBxciNjxA-WiDQxiBKpoT7JFN9N_icEHf9c50OFRMvBFg_DA/w482-h640/IMG_6661.jpg" width="482" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kelley chatting with two of our den mothers during a Cub Scouts outing.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGnm2gnouVNkbXIbEB8cK6KJclM06119MG7qvOTBP2uciYvI87e8dl8g5tiT3XwcjFs83va3N-TKkFaVO6te_-qAcmFzsZ9Kf5P7oKS4bqK9fQTl0qM-Y4Ri05HxKWG-p-xoxLK2p1Q-LlcFgripoH0QAbrBHbxQIami1OCMx9YGFDnJvdT_TXzbrs9A/s6645/Kodak%20Safety%209002.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6645" data-original-width="6282" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGnm2gnouVNkbXIbEB8cK6KJclM06119MG7qvOTBP2uciYvI87e8dl8g5tiT3XwcjFs83va3N-TKkFaVO6te_-qAcmFzsZ9Kf5P7oKS4bqK9fQTl0qM-Y4Ri05HxKWG-p-xoxLK2p1Q-LlcFgripoH0QAbrBHbxQIami1OCMx9YGFDnJvdT_TXzbrs9A/w606-h640/Kodak%20Safety%209002.jpg" width="606" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bedtime for Michael. Our foray into flash photography.</td></tr></tbody></table><br />As I kept digging through the box of photographs, I found more early negatives and prints, and to my amazement, I found some from around my sophomore year of high school. These would have been made four years after our first photographs using the home developing kit. Apparently, photography was not a passing fad to us. Also apparently, we were able to get more chemistry and paper, although I have no idea how or where we got it. But somehow we did.<div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-hxTBuEsgoW80k10EejtlKdpzdOHFilwd-M_QybQZz2dpDx6iwuOxmCRFZKohzk8ni9GI95LifznB7xdtt_uRtRtbkablVqIS_iWVaddcH89xSDG9w3aSkaaC6wBatCFDA1NPFs7ydF5Dqftuf9WlSHKU670gI33G5tfy3-eWLtkviE_i0YijGIJvtQ/s6645/Kodak%20Safety%2016004.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6282" data-original-width="6645" height="606" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-hxTBuEsgoW80k10EejtlKdpzdOHFilwd-M_QybQZz2dpDx6iwuOxmCRFZKohzk8ni9GI95LifznB7xdtt_uRtRtbkablVqIS_iWVaddcH89xSDG9w3aSkaaC6wBatCFDA1NPFs7ydF5Dqftuf9WlSHKU670gI33G5tfy3-eWLtkviE_i0YijGIJvtQ/w640-h606/Kodak%20Safety%2016004.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Aunt Clair (L) and Uncle Jonesy (R) greeting guests at their annual Christmas Open House.<br />I took this one and the one below. I'm guessing 1971.</td></tr></tbody></table><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDjuVkeHc27NDIoZsqz8u6gZaszUCmlZSgQCAAIFkqcGlfN71fEeDhSu_4kJRZQRgnFvE7jvGmRixamGMEMbNWGLipovi48Lxx9N3p2c93VmpyJyZdyWKmsbXZ42SJfFBOv44WmTkyit2OD-PtqN2Jtkukcq5RQD5Uo_XUiFzYWf3BltbIhfXuTHStXQ/s1404/IMG_6656.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></a><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkIgMM6eEfvuQHNyaEv-12BBXtI7tyTSAMM0VyQhbnvzEuVmqY_jWe7mAc4H1HLKyOei5MxgPRCH2hLJ_xWyrZffV2zraHRaEC3j6hKSNSaU6LPagWRS9imgKSsN6DIXDnYv_b8cffwBk2kBQG6ihInoH--bqVYn5SrW12yitjHOKUIhiIT80LR0SFUA/s6645/Kodak%20Safety%2016002.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6368" data-original-width="6645" height="614" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkIgMM6eEfvuQHNyaEv-12BBXtI7tyTSAMM0VyQhbnvzEuVmqY_jWe7mAc4H1HLKyOei5MxgPRCH2hLJ_xWyrZffV2zraHRaEC3j6hKSNSaU6LPagWRS9imgKSsN6DIXDnYv_b8cffwBk2kBQG6ihInoH--bqVYn5SrW12yitjHOKUIhiIT80LR0SFUA/w640-h614/Kodak%20Safety%2016002.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kelley is holdinghis newly acquired Kodak Instamatic X-15 camera.</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirp-D1em-HKirHn0j90NJCCm2sNl5judEemWYkJgxJJx1S_XZw0sgwEslUdQailxxrmDHHYEhJH-cOwLunDvc0E_c9nfZO2SS2NzIv48qM2Jh9fAGQDocHPe1BU-Rq5BbkvfCLNaFBxhl8boR52EahMkvZiu5yF22eio-qtDmWAYlhbeIp7UMIHOjcEA/s6890/Kodak%20Safety%209001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6645" data-original-width="6890" height="618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirp-D1em-HKirHn0j90NJCCm2sNl5judEemWYkJgxJJx1S_XZw0sgwEslUdQailxxrmDHHYEhJH-cOwLunDvc0E_c9nfZO2SS2NzIv48qM2Jh9fAGQDocHPe1BU-Rq5BbkvfCLNaFBxhl8boR52EahMkvZiu5yF22eio-qtDmWAYlhbeIp7UMIHOjcEA/w640-h618/Kodak%20Safety%209001.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Uncle Jonesy, my Grandmother, and my Mom at our 8th grade graduation ceremony.<br />I distinctly remember taking this.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8SZokyRPvNAxHl_UO0SiSz5nBnMlke1G7pQqQFdoTBDzqJJ9ipJ6adCNeq50b5f8nU8BpnoQIVYAOHHZx4cST-WrTTazW8ueoTQylUTL3TS95qjOgBD0hSzjepqocCTi9roDKy5k9U2JYc93BkCDUPtoK7DMrLBs_JYLm2PE6UvBbL0xWXFtalMVhlA/s1404/IMG_6656.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1404" data-original-width="1404" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8SZokyRPvNAxHl_UO0SiSz5nBnMlke1G7pQqQFdoTBDzqJJ9ipJ6adCNeq50b5f8nU8BpnoQIVYAOHHZx4cST-WrTTazW8ueoTQylUTL3TS95qjOgBD0hSzjepqocCTi9roDKy5k9U2JYc93BkCDUPtoK7DMrLBs_JYLm2PE6UvBbL0xWXFtalMVhlA/w640-h640/IMG_6656.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I know the date of this one: December 25, 1972.<br />Kelley took this one of me looking over Christmas gifts. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgWb1nffBeOkaTFvdGVXOmeAoJ4gkcHoxofzEDfHKwu_FP4iUKC9EnuuiudpYKTvHmdv8kKFWRe75X8KRigj6uifJmGK7m3HZpCxk-TmkrxeAkE7nkY8Ozgtf8Y2i6RuS39HjNSype4i86z-6ARsgA9lNZXasiQgf55xuG1og3fPfglYIoRMNQCHWtow/s3288/HHS%20Band%20Car%20Wash002.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2395" data-original-width="3288" height="466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgWb1nffBeOkaTFvdGVXOmeAoJ4gkcHoxofzEDfHKwu_FP4iUKC9EnuuiudpYKTvHmdv8kKFWRe75X8KRigj6uifJmGK7m3HZpCxk-TmkrxeAkE7nkY8Ozgtf8Y2i6RuS39HjNSype4i86z-6ARsgA9lNZXasiQgf55xuG1og3fPfglYIoRMNQCHWtow/w640-h466/HHS%20Band%20Car%20Wash002.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kelley with fellow band members at a high school band car wash, fall of 1973. This is a scan from <br />and actual contact print.</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p>In case you are interested, we likely used two different cameras to make these photographs. Some were made with our parent's Kodak Brownie Hawkeye Flash Model, which we had "borrowed." I think the earliest ones, however, were made with a Diana, a cheap plastic medium format camera made in the 1960's by the Great Wall Plastic Factory of Hong Kong (you can read more about this camera and how I recently found one in it's original box at a local antique store <a href="https://unclejonesyscameras.blogspot.com/2018/08/the-problem-with-plastic.html" target="_blank">here</a>). As for film, some of it is Kodak (likely Verichrome Pan), but the manufacturer of some of it is a mystery that will likely never be solved.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUnzHrELeCaE-Ms0C8zbDknnE8y2NLOiu361fiIHSNybfyj2TEhmuV1j0GlNGyGqUPWMB5bo_ncPFap0FH7ATQxb6GSAWZc46NK0hZCPSsdFfd2vTv0RZX-o02ctIua4T_oaS02ypKXeFFBo3Y0Gn_sFY_tWj4iUxxJLMWcqsT4BRbmlPZMy28HS7ojg/s1552/IMG_3667.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1163" data-original-width="1552" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUnzHrELeCaE-Ms0C8zbDknnE8y2NLOiu361fiIHSNybfyj2TEhmuV1j0GlNGyGqUPWMB5bo_ncPFap0FH7ATQxb6GSAWZc46NK0hZCPSsdFfd2vTv0RZX-o02ctIua4T_oaS02ypKXeFFBo3Y0Gn_sFY_tWj4iUxxJLMWcqsT4BRbmlPZMy28HS7ojg/w640-h480/IMG_3667.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The two cameras used to make the above images were just like these.</td></tr></tbody></table><p>The point of all this is that I am so grateful to have had family members like Uncle Jonesy, who took an interest in us and invested his time and dollars to steer us in a creative and fun direction like photography. His mentorship had a lasting impact, as I am photographing, developing, and printing to this day. And no wonder why I sometimes feel like a kid in the darkroom. It's still just as fun as it ever was. I enjoy it so much that I feel compelled to share what I learn and be a mentor to others, hence the UJC Podcast, this blog, and the teaching work I do for our <a href="https://www.safelightdistrict.com" target="_blank">community darkroom</a>. I don't want my negatives and prints to be the sum total of my photographic legacy. I hope that there will be others who, because of something they heard on the podcast, read on this blog, or learned in one of my workshops, will find a passion for film photography and leave a legacy of their own. Sharing is caring.</p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Kevin Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16981544533752409461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561819025325838581.post-88125184745257029542022-05-13T18:03:00.000-04:002022-05-13T18:03:09.397-04:00Uncle Jonesy's Cameras Podcast #49: It's Testing Time!<iframe allowfullscreen="" height="192" mozallowfullscreen="true" msallowfullscreen="true" oallowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" src="//play.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/23095136/height/192/theme/modern/size/large/thumbnail/yes/custom-color/87A93A/time-start/00:00:00/playlist-height/200/direction/backward" style="border: none;" title="Embed Player" webkitallowfullscreen="true" width="100%"></iframe><p>When I reach for a roll of film in my refrigerator, I pay attention to the ISO rating and set my camera accordingly. When it is time to develop that roll of film, I look for recommended developing times provided by the film manufacturers. If those aren't provided for the developing I'm using, I look to the online Massive Development Chart. </p><p>But what if the Massive Development Chart either lacks the information I need or provides information that proves to be wrong? And what if my film's ISO rating isn't accurate for the workflow that I have? What do I do now? The answer is to channel my inner Ansel Adams and conduct a series of tests to determine my film's actual exposure index and developing requirements. </p><p>Because I have been experimenting with a home-mixed developer, D-23, which is no longer a commercial developer and is not widely used, I needed to perform tests to determine the proper developing time for (in my case) Fomapan 100 in D-23 (or any film and developer combination). As always, Wayne was an invaluable resource, and in this show, Wayne and I present a testing workflow that will provide useful and reliable information regarding exposure index (the working speed of a particular film based on your workflow), printing times, and film development times. As a companion to the podcast, Wayne has written out his testing procedure, and I included at the end of this post. We hope you find it useful.</p><p>Speaking of Wayne, he is thinking about 35mm cameras. Yes, you heard right! Wayne is anticipating the day when he will not be able to carry around his large format gear, and carrying around a 35mm camera will be his medium of choice. But he has a dilemma. Should he use his Pentax KX camera and the extensive system he has built around it, or should he use his newly-acquired Canon FTb, which he came as a gift and has very much captured his fancy. We break down the advantages and disadvantages of each, and we also ask for your input, which you can give by sending us an email to <a href="mailto:unclejonesyscameras@gmail.com">unclejonesyscameras@gmail.com</a>.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP7O0Us4Upt3EakP1xu7hViD-JPjvANgFgV-MhvfXITGNmjjZgIOu-Qf2Y4mWYd_ymxxLMU3P1-HG-dY6tnf6oZqpKUSAKY-iJbcue3ikIE5d2JiUV431q1H-DiOqsPF-GTdDFG8Sqw7MI-4fJlIRv69H7cK7JkpepCjQF4-5D0-DauUKKO4L_VEQmHA/s1200/IMG_1395.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="656" data-original-width="1200" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP7O0Us4Upt3EakP1xu7hViD-JPjvANgFgV-MhvfXITGNmjjZgIOu-Qf2Y4mWYd_ymxxLMU3P1-HG-dY6tnf6oZqpKUSAKY-iJbcue3ikIE5d2JiUV431q1H-DiOqsPF-GTdDFG8Sqw7MI-4fJlIRv69H7cK7JkpepCjQF4-5D0-DauUKKO4L_VEQmHA/w400-h219/IMG_1395.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pentax KX or Canon FTb - Help Wayne Decide!</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Finally, we read some listener email, including one from Professor Paul "Bear," in which he describes his "Bear-a-Fied" cutting device that cuts 4x5 sheet film down to 3x2. You can see pictures of this device below. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWQONMKDFYP8xMxasFj_fSfi9uO2PjnbC1u8B1-zxiZkp4q0pQ0NLAdIMixj6wRShyOEWqDjbHKT30NpIeOqdo_Uc7Xqu1KLBePYZ0bG-rN7zzCtKaleQWHfmHA2ArLERYkUk-AQXMKAX7L-pzxf6xuxBgxrmUBzTgL5c9bZZ7wuqI0Ob5wLDVgygBJQ/s4032/IMG_8394.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWQONMKDFYP8xMxasFj_fSfi9uO2PjnbC1u8B1-zxiZkp4q0pQ0NLAdIMixj6wRShyOEWqDjbHKT30NpIeOqdo_Uc7Xqu1KLBePYZ0bG-rN7zzCtKaleQWHfmHA2ArLERYkUk-AQXMKAX7L-pzxf6xuxBgxrmUBzTgL5c9bZZ7wuqI0Ob5wLDVgygBJQ/w300-h400/IMG_8394.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">How do you down 4x5 sheet film down to fit in a <br />3x2 film holder? Professor Brown knows how!</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcAQkpv7krTGi4Tq-fDemHDTI-bpzH7GvW3wx201WgL7ho8sEe7ZBcDPQ0TYdy8Jrm6F1wA8ARaXHad-TdNtfpnRJHU_QIVv4hBc0ANIlhFLHNfidKNSTfg8EZ7Xk6Ii_U6onR5g5zgjsyMVRkB1_UKhxO6tIxevFH_EY7dPdHCNCO0m0ITZifxWV6CQ/s500/41gVPdJI4BL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="407" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcAQkpv7krTGi4Tq-fDemHDTI-bpzH7GvW3wx201WgL7ho8sEe7ZBcDPQ0TYdy8Jrm6F1wA8ARaXHad-TdNtfpnRJHU_QIVv4hBc0ANIlhFLHNfidKNSTfg8EZ7Xk6Ii_U6onR5g5zgjsyMVRkB1_UKhxO6tIxevFH_EY7dPdHCNCO0m0ITZifxWV6CQ/s320/41gVPdJI4BL.jpg" width="260" /></a></div>Also, we are very excited about our book giveaway, The book is <i>Shooting Film: Everything you need to know about analogue photography</i> by Ben Hawkins and Liza Kanaeva-Hunsicker, and it was donated to us by listener Shaun Nelson, the author of the fine blog, <a href="https://utahfilmphotography.com" target="_blank">Utah Film Photography</a>. We will be giving away this book to a listener who either is a newcomer to film photography or knows someone who is. To be eligible for this giveaway, you must email us at unclejonesyscameras@gmail.com and tell who the book would be useful for and why. We will pick a winner on our next show, which will be show #50.<p></p><p>Happy Shooting!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px; text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;"><b>Wayne's Guide to Film Testing</b></span></p><p style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-kerning: none;"><b></b></span><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Speed Test:</b> This is to determine your system film speed or Exposure Index (EI). You’ll be making a series of Zone I (the first appearance of tone above black in a print) exposures from 2 stops under to on stop over the film’s rated ISO. You’ll need a roll of film, a smooth neutral tone subject (a gray or black mat board works great), someplace with consistent, soft, even light and your camera mounted on a tripod.</span></p><p style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><ul>
<li style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"></span><span style="font-kerning: none;">Load your camera and attach it to the tripod positioned so that the target fills the entire frame and focus to infinity.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"></span><span style="font-kerning: none;">Take a meter reading and select a shutter speed and f/stop in a combination that lets you use f/2.8 or f/2. That way you can make all your adjustments using the f/stop instead of shutter speed.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"></span><span style="font-kerning: none;">Stop your lens down 6 stops, you should be as f/16 or f/22 depending on you initial setting.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"></span><span style="font-kerning: none;">Make a series of 10 exposures following the chart below. </span></li>
</ul><div><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8ZkWR9TpqiC1qG7XtdD5OGUxSeIebDwnGCFJzcoAEd6aOqAOWaf9bP5o76ZRYosunyaAJq2zjoiY1l0L8qE9SvmbEhLGiarwHcpUvxStsFoD7S8-hepJjg_lLz5wkkBqFizelUwB_f65NuSz2OxOQN8-McNVqSdaFufq5AtZRZFscJCbkw-BV6PY4Zw/s407/Screen%20Shot%202022-05-13%20at%206.00.35%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="370" data-original-width="407" height="582" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8ZkWR9TpqiC1qG7XtdD5OGUxSeIebDwnGCFJzcoAEd6aOqAOWaf9bP5o76ZRYosunyaAJq2zjoiY1l0L8qE9SvmbEhLGiarwHcpUvxStsFoD7S8-hepJjg_lLz5wkkBqFizelUwB_f65NuSz2OxOQN8-McNVqSdaFufq5AtZRZFscJCbkw-BV6PY4Zw/w640-h582/Screen%20Shot%202022-05-13%20at%206.00.35%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /></span><ul>
<li style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"></span><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">Once you finish this, you can either finish the rest of the roll normally or go ahead and develop it.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"></span><span style="font-kerning: none;">Develop the in your standard developer using manufactures recommend time/temp and agitation.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"></span><span style="font-kerning: none;">Once dry, compare each exposed frame to the adjacent blank frame looking for the first exposure that gives you a slight but noticeable density above the film base. The exposure that produced that exposure is your EI. It’s probably, but not always, going to be less it’s rated ISO.</span></li>
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<p style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Print Test:</b> This determines the minimum exposure time to get maximum black on a print by making a test strip of the negative that gave you your EI. </span></p>
<p style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p>
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<li style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"></span><span style="font-kerning: none;">Set your enlarger to a convenient height.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"></span><span style="font-kerning: none;">Put your EI negative in the carrier so that its edge is in the middle of the frame (the frame should be roughly half exposed film and half clear film). </span></li>
<li style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"></span><span style="font-kerning: none;">Focus the negative and stop the lens down about two stops.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"></span><span style="font-kerning: none;">Make a test strip along the border of the exposed and unexposed film.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"></span><span style="font-kerning: none;">Once dry, look for the exposure that shows a slight but noticeable difference between the exposed and unexposed film. You may need to make several test strips using different base times and intervals to find the best exposure, when you do, that is your print exposure time.</span></li>
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<p style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Developing Time Test: </b>This test helps you determine the developing time that gives you good detail in the highlights by making identical exposures at your system EI and developing at different times. You’ll need a roll of film (preferably 36 exposures), a light-colored textured subject (a clean white towel works great), direct light that brings out the texture of your target, and your camera mounted on a tripod. </span></p>
<p style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p>
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<li style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"></span><span style="font-kerning: none;">Set up your target in the direct light so that there is visible texture and position the loaded camera and tripod so the target fills most of the frame.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"></span><span style="font-kerning: none;">Carefully focus on the target, you want to see the texture.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"></span><span style="font-kerning: none;">Set you meter to your newly determined system EI, and meter you target.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"></span><span style="font-kerning: none;">Set you camera to overexpose 2 stops (open up 2 stops or divide shutter speed by 4).</span></li>
<li style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"></span><span style="font-kerning: none;">Expose entire roll at the same setting.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"></span><span style="font-kerning: none;">In the darkroom or changing bag cut the exposed film into 5 pieces, load one strip onto a developing reel and keep the others dark.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"></span><span style="font-kerning: none;">Develop the first length of film for the manufactures recommend time/temp and agitation.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"></span><span style="font-kerning: none;">Individually develop the remaining lengths of film:</span></li>
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<li style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"></span><span style="font-kerning: none;">One for 15% less time (multiply original time by 0.85) </span></li>
<li style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"></span><span style="font-kerning: none;">One for 30% less time (multiply original time by 0.7)</span></li>
<li style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"></span><span style="font-kerning: none;">One for 15% more time (multiply original time by 1.15)</span></li>
<li style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"></span><span style="font-kerning: none;">One for 30% more time (multiply original time by 1.3)</span></li>
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<li style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"></span><span style="font-kerning: none;">Once dry make a print with the same elevation and f/stop you used in the Print Test at the time you determined in the test.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"></span><span style="font-kerning: none;">Evaluate each print looking for the one that best shows a white subject with distinct texture, that’s your developing time. If it looks like one is too light but the next one is a bit dark, average the times.</span></li>
</ul></div><p><br /></p>Kevin Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16981544533752409461noreply@blogger.com0