London calling

[Austin O'Hara]

Hi Everyone,

I discovered your site while searching for instructions on how to use a Voigtlander Vito B.
Came across Hamish's superb article on Zone and was hooked to join.
I have decided to step back from digital for a while and dive into film in order to improve my skills.
In two days time I will take delivery of a Vito B film camera.

I have lots of questions.

Nikon D80
SB 600
SB 800 spotlight.
Tal M telescope


Here is a link to some of my Off Camera flash - a set on Flickr

 

[Brian Moore]

You have some very cool images on your Flickr page, Austin. I especially like "Green Vase" (the deeper darker green version) and "Open Book." Lovely work.

Welcome to RPF.

 

[Pete Askew]

Welcome to RPF Austin, I'm sure you'll enjoy the place. Looking forward to seeing some more film shots as well.

 

[Hamish Gill]

Ah ... you must be my new best mate
I'm really genuinely chuffed that someone has found us via those articles and I really think you will like the vito b its a wonderful camera

I have decided to step back from digital for a while and dive into film in order to improve my skills.

I did that very thing some 6(?) years ago with a vito b and i have never looked back

A huge welcome to the forum from me, im really looking forward to seeing the results

this is a photo I took with my vito b the very day the zone focusing system first made sense to me

 

[Hamish Gill]

This (and i hope you dont mind me sharing) is beautiful


Cairngorms, Scotland by Solas beag, on Flickr

 

[Paul Lange]

Welcome Austin, I'm sure you'll have loads of fun here.

 

[Kev Pugh]

Welcome Austin, you have chosen well

 

[Brian Moore]

That's a stunning image of the Cairngorms. And shot from a tour bus no less!

 

[Davie Hudson]

Welcome Austin

 

[Lesley Jones]

Welcome! "Lots of questions" - I think you will fit in here perfectly

 

[Austin O'Hara]

Thanks for those kind word Brian.
I enjoyed your Besa 1 B&W shots.

 

[Austin O'Hara]

Thanks Hamish for including the photo - very impressive.
Have yet to figure out what colour film to use

 

[Pete Askew]

I'm sure that Brian will have some recommendations. I like Kodak Portra myself.

 

[Austin O'Hara]

Thanks Pete.
I have just seen Kodak Portra 400 Professional Film 120 Pack of 5 for £20.

 

[Pete Askew]

Sounds good!

 

[Hamish Gill]

Yeah, although you will of course need 135 (35mm) film for the vito b

 

[Austin O'Hara]

Thanks Hamish.
That's the detail I have not been sure about.

 

[Brian Moore]

I'm sure that Brian will have some recommendations. I like Kodak Portra myself.

The new Portra is highly regarded for image quality and especially for its wide latitude. I've not yet used it, though. I HAVE used Ektar and I love it.

 

[Hamish Gill]

No probs ...
As a simple rule, Fuji colours are more vibrant greens, Kodak colours are more warm
If you want cheap but good film you can't go far wrong with Fuji Superior or kodak Gold ... They will certainly give you the clearest idea of the house colour if that makes sense...?
They can also be found almost anywhere you can buy film from.
Same goes for black and white ilford xp2 which can be deved on the high street whereas the also commonly found fp4 and hp5 have to be sent off or deved at home