Another shot like the ones I hope to get on film

[John Allen]

As soon as I get the light seals replaced in my new/old film cameras, I'm going to start shooting images like this one. I would love to get shots that are abstract enough to make the viewer work to identify what they are viewing. When shooting with the RB67, I am thinking of using my digital camera as a substitute for a Polaroid back. I'll fine tune the shot until I feel it is as good as I can get it and then I'll take the shot on 120 film. Would that be cheating?

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Fine shot, whatever it is. Yes, it would be cheating. But that's ok. We'll still let you post here.

 

[John Allen]

Fine shot, whatever it is. Yes, it would be cheating. But that's ok. We'll still let you post here.

Oh, sorry. That's a glass pipe made by my grandson. I did some product shots for him and then I did a couple of more abstract shots for the fun of it.

 

[Pete Askew]

Very nice tones and very well controlled light I think. A good way to assess the lighting etc I think until you gain confidence with the RB. After that I suspect you'll be able to do all you need just on the focusing screen.

 

[Ivar Dahl-Larsen]

Stick to digital as here since it is so good. Film you may as well forget. That shall defintely be cheating John

 

[John Allen]

Thank you, Ivar. Test shots today with the three 35mm. I've got two om-1s and an XA2 with new light seals in them. I'm going to try to test all three cameras using only one roll of film. These will be test shots of a printed sheet of paper and a color checker. This is only to test the meters and look for flaws that affect image quality, so I hate to pay for developing three rolls. I've got a changing bag if I need it. I don't think I will.

 

[John Allen]

Thanks, Pete. I have some shots in mind already. I'm thinking of using some of Edward Weston's shots for inspiration. Not the nudes, more likely sea shells and vegetables.