Noon Pinhole and HP5+ in caffenol

S

 

They look really good, Steve, the tones could be a century old.

 

I know how they feel...

Thanks Adrian. The Noon is a lovely camera, but once I got the film out of it, if it was possible to make a mistake, I made it.

S

 

Did the foam on the rollfilm backs of my 1968 MAMIYA Press Super 23 that I have not used for YEARS ! I Gave it an outing in my Garden during the 'Lockdown' with a roll of 120 09/1987 Dated Kodak VR 400 found in fridge . I tried rating it at 50 ASA which on processing in C41 was about right ! There was a HUGE FOG LEVEL but IMAGES !! Some had Lens flare and some were too boring to scan. This was with the 100mm f3.5 Sekor lens and a little back movement. 1/15th @ f11
Mamiya Press Super 23 by Peter Elgar, on Flickr
150mm f5.6 Sekor with back pulled out to focus closer. 1/15th @F11
Mamiya Press Super 23 by Peter Elgar, on Flickr

 

It's the Annual 'International Communist Camera Days ' during May so I looked out my 1966 East German Carl Zeiss 'WERRAMATIC' with 50mm f2.8 TESSAR. i even used East German ORWO NP22 film dated 1992 that I was sent by a Kind Gent in Denmark -- I processed oin Geoffrey Crawley's Formula 'FX-4 1+1 for 8.5 mins @ 20oC'
Cars parked up by Residents in LockDown in Brentwood ---
ICCD 2020 -- Werramatic and ORWO film! by Peter Elgar, on Flickr
Human Interest on Primrose Hill
ICCD 2020 -- Werramatic and ORWO film! by Peter Elgar, on Flickr
the Story of local 19 year old William Hunter to whom the people of Brentwood gave a 'Hot Reception' ----

ICCD 2020 -- Werramatic and ORWO film! by Peter Elgar, on Flickr

 

Vito II, R80s Rodinal semistand:







I was expecting golf ball grain, but almost none. No noise reduction, just a touch of sharpening and contrast. No idea why, but Rodinal semistand again in future methinks.

S

 

Here are some pics taken on a July 2002 dated Ilford Delta 400 Pro found in my Fridge which I wanted to use up , in my 1984 Mamiya C220 in Central Park, Chelmsford, Essex
80mm f2.8 'Blue Dot' Sekors
Chelmsford Arches 01 by Peter Elgar, on Flickr

Chelmsford Arches 03 by Peter Elgar, on Flickr
135mm f4.5 'Blue Dot' Sekors
Chelmsford Arches 04 by Peter Elgar, on Flickr
CHELMSFORD + Old Delta 400 Pro + C220 01 by Peter Elgar, on Flickr

 

My latest 'GIFT' from teh Widow Lady who gave me lots of OM gear was a 1960's Viogtlander 'VITO CLR' with 50mm f2.8 'Lanthar' lens -- I have tested it with daylighht anf flash and it all works -- even the Selenium Cell Meter is accurate --- I did a VIDEO about it -- you can see it HERE :

VITO CLR First Tests by Peter Elgar, on Flickr
VITO CLR First Tests by Peter Elgar, on Flickr
Voigtlander Vito CLR by Peter Elgar, on Flickr

 

Funny you should say that, Pete, I've just picked up a Voigtlander Ultramatic that must be the same date, judging by the logo in the wind indicator. Unfortunately my shutter is toast - it's actualy rusted together - so won't be producing results like yours again.

I don't know who was styling Voigtlander's cameras at the time, but don't they look good?

 

OM2n and Fomapan 200 in Rod semistand:







First Olympus I've ever owned. Should have got one decades ago.

S

 

And now the OM1n and Fomapan 100:


Come on then! Fits on my hand but bullies two GSD's, one Husky/GSD, assorted collies...


use in accordance


chase

S

 

And another new toy, Leica IIIf +Fomapan 200 and rodinal stand:







Rangefinder spot a bit weak and needs a CLA, so in Newton-Ellis for tlc.

S

 

Bet it feels lovely in the hand!

 

I hadn't realised just how small the III's were. This was just a test film, but I found myself liking it more and more. Possibly even more than the Vito II...

S

edit to spell "than".

 

I've only ever handled a pre-M once, but it was jewel-like, and an absolute delight in the hand. Must be good if you like it more than the Vito II, given how much that butters your parsnips!

 

If you do come to Anglesey, you can borrow it for a couple of days.

S

 

OoooOOoooOOooooooh, I think I've come over all unnecessary!

What an offer, thank you!

 

Adrian don't do that....

 

You are twisting my words!

 

Who, me, never...