Monday, 21 November 2016

photo from week 360 - Contax IIa

London Bound
I didn't have long to set this one up as I spotted the London bound train approaching, I think the shutter speed was 1/125th and the aperture f8.

photo from week 360 - Contax IIa

reflected self-portrait with Contax IIa camera and faux-fur hat
Despite the fast film, I needed to use a slowish shutter speed and wide aperture for this indoor shot

Friday, 18 November 2016

Week 360 - Contax IIa

Contax IIa
This precision post-war rangefinder camera belonged to my dad, it has the f2 50mm Sonnar. I've loaded it with Rollei Retro 400S black and white negative film.

Friday, 11 November 2016

Week 359 - Ferrania IBIS 44

Ferrania IBIS 44
This is a simple 127 camera, taking 12 square shots per roll. Cosmetically it isn't in very good condition, and she shutter only works on 1/100th and "B", the 1/50th setting also acts as "B". There are two apertures, and a focussing scale, so it's not the very simplest of models.
I've loaded it with a roll of Vera Pan ISO 100 black and white negative film.

Thursday, 10 November 2016

photo from week 358 - Hanimex Snap Shooter

Firework
Frame number 6 from the disc.

photos from week 358 - Hanimex Snap Shooter

Firework Display - scan of whole disc
This is a scan of the whole disc, all 15 shots were taken at a fireworks display.

Friday, 4 November 2016

Week 358 - Hanimex Snap Shooter

Hanimex Snap Shooter
While checking this camera prior to use, I found that the shutter is faulty, and remains open while the release is pressed, effectively leaving the camera with a permanent "B" setting. It occurred to me that this could make it useful for the forthcoming Guy Fawkes night fireworks, so I loaded it with a Kmart branded disc