Hexar Meets Ektar

[Rob MacKillop]

First colour film through the Konica Hexar AF - the Ektar 100. Again, a harsh light yet dull too. I've cropped one, maybe two, and darkened very slightly one or two, but otherwise as is.

 

[Hamish Gill]

You must be pleased Rob!? You can tell that's a quality bit of glass ...
I do to think inhale ever shot with Ektar ... The colour of these is really lovely isn't it?!

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Yes, very pleased. It's certainly the best film lens I've had. I'm not sure, but I think you meant to write "I don't think I've ever shot with Ektar" - yes, it's nice, but better suited to Brian's environment than a dreich Edinburgh, I think. I'm using up rolls of film lying around the house. Not sure what would be the best film for this lens. At times it can seem a little too sharp, if that's possible. Looking forward to days of warmer light...

 

[Rob MacKillop]

PS I am loving having a fixed lens and no zoom! That's how I really got going in photography, when I had the Fuji X100. Some people say the Hexar is the spiritual grandfather (whatever that means?!) of the X100. I can see what they mean.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

@Hamish Gill - I recall you recommended another colour film, but I can't remember what it was. Any ideas?

 

[Pete Askew]

You seemed to have gelled already! Love the pavements shots and the barrels. The others are damned fine too.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Two more.



Punk Wall:

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Thanks, Pete.

 

[Dan Cattermole]

Brilliant Rob! That film looks as grain free of that of digital. Splendid results!
I didn't realise how much the Konica was (in cost that is). Worth it if it is going to produce quality images like those above.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Thanks, Dan. Certainly it was more expensive than any film camera I've had before. But the price is really much less than a single lens of similar quality, and you get a camera thrown in for free! Well, that's how I explained it to the girls!

 

[Pete Askew]

You smooth talker you!

 

[Hamish Gill]

Portra is the kodak film I like ... It's pretty much the antithesis of this stuff I suppose. The 160iao stuff is especially flat toned ...
I think Ektar suits these scenes though somehow, it brings out the wet!

 

[Hamish Gill]

... And yes, what you said is what I meant!

Single focal length shooting is all the more satisfying I think ... It removes a level of complication too!

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Thanks, Hamish. I did use Portra after you recommended it, and loved it. Hard to get hold of, though.

 

[Brian Moore]

Lovely, Rob. I remember when you shot Ektar before that you didn't like it. I love the stuff. Its my favorite color film. And, for what it's worth, I would disagree with your assessment of what Ektar is best suited for. I think you've shown in these foties that Ektar is very well suited indeed to driech Edinburgh.

 

[Chris Dodkin]

I just want to apologize for the Coors 'beer' Rob - It should't be allowed

Camera looking very tasty - linking the Artisan Bakehouse shot very much

 

[Brian Moore]

I just want to apologize for the Coors 'beer' Rob - It should't be allowed

Chris,...it's probably brewed in UK. (And thus may well taste like slightly different piss than it does here.)

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Chris,...it's probably brewed in UK. (And thus may well taste like slightly different piss than it does here.)

Couldn't be any worse than here surely!

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Cheers, Brian. I might grow to like it more. One more roll of it left...

Chris... I've never heard of Coors. Not the finest brew, I assume. Makes a change from Tennants, I imagine, for some.