I last put a film in this camera in the mid 1970s. I bought it new in around 1974 (the serial number shows that it was made in 1973). At the time it was very cheap for a twin lens reflex. I think that the 30 year expired film I used in week 52 would have been bought for use in this camera, this time I've loaded it with Shanghai GP3.
Thursday, 10 February 2011
photo from week 57 - Ilford Sportsmaster
This was taken in a very narrow lane, and with the 50mm lens I could only get one corner of the building, so this is two consecutive frames.
photo from week 57 - Ilford Sportsmaster
You can clearly see that I am using the last of the four shutter releases, this one is marked with a symbol for portraits.
The camera is fully automatic, and the natural light level was low, so this wold have been at full aperture, f2.8
photo from week 57 - Ilford Sportsmaster
This is a quirky camera, with its 4 shutter releases, each for a different focus zone. I left it on fully automatic, and the built in selenium exposure system seems to do a reasonable job.
C41 processing
The minilab in my local supermarket has been decommisioned, so I can no longer get my colour negative films developed for £1 in 10 minutes.
I knew this was coming, so ordered a Tetenal C41 kit, to take the plunge and try developing my own colour films. It should have been here by now, but the suppliers have accidentally sent it to Ireland by mistake! I took last week's film to the local Jessops for developing and scanning, and the results are OK, but their "auto-correct everything" software produces variable results.
I knew this was coming, so ordered a Tetenal C41 kit, to take the plunge and try developing my own colour films. It should have been here by now, but the suppliers have accidentally sent it to Ireland by mistake! I took last week's film to the local Jessops for developing and scanning, and the results are OK, but their "auto-correct everything" software produces variable results.
Wednesday, 2 February 2011
Week 57 - Ilford Sportsmaster
A quick mid-week substitute, as the Nikkorex 35 is faulty.
I've had this camera for ages, I can't remember where it came from, possibly a car boot sale, I've never used it before.
The Sportsmaster has an unusual feature - there is no focusing ring, but it has four shutter releases, each one for a different distance, when the button is pressed, the lens is moved forward to a preset position. There is a built in selenium exposure meter which can be used in a fully automatic mode.
Having loaded it, I've found that the exposure counter doesn't work, so I'll have to try to keep track of how many I've taken.
I've had this camera for ages, I can't remember where it came from, possibly a car boot sale, I've never used it before.
The Sportsmaster has an unusual feature - there is no focusing ring, but it has four shutter releases, each one for a different distance, when the button is pressed, the lens is moved forward to a preset position. There is a built in selenium exposure meter which can be used in a fully automatic mode.
Having loaded it, I've found that the exposure counter doesn't work, so I'll have to try to keep track of how many I've taken.
Change of plan for Week 57
I'd taken what should have been a whole roll of fim on the Nikkorex, but it continued to allow me to wind on, clearly there was a problem. I gently re-wound the cassette, but it appears that only a very short length of film had been wound on, then something must have come adrift in the gearing, as the take up spool is no longer turning when the wind on lever is operated and she shutter is cocked.
It's only Wednesday, so I've selected another camera. The show must go on!
It's only Wednesday, so I've selected another camera. The show must go on!
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