Brian Moore
Moderator
Tried some street stuff this morning with one of my Kodak Brownie Hawkeye Flash Models.
It was a dull morning and I had a slower speed film (Fuji Acros 100 ASA). These facts, allied with the Brownie's small aperture (estimated to be about f15) and slow shutter speed (about 1/50 I'd guess) all made for a disappointing expedition.
I found after developing the roll this afternoon that even the slightest suggestion of movement in the subject will result in blur. Perhaps I could get better results if I were to pan with the people as they move?
The final photo below came about because the gentleman in the center spotted the camera and loudly observed what an immensely classy fellow I must be to be carrying that old camera around and using it. Turns out he had owned one many years before and loved it. He said shot a wedding with it once! Anyway, I asked if they'd like me to snap their picture and the gentleman in the center--Sam Chung, by name, and "Blissfully Retired" according to his business card--took the bull by the horns and granted permission on behalf of himself and his two friends.
I sent Sam a copy.
All in all, it was fun. (Is photography ever not?) But I'm afraid I cannot echo the words of Mr. GW Bush following the disaster of Katrina because in my case this morning Brownie did not in fact do a heckuva job. Its back to the streets with the XA or XA3 for li'l ole me.
It was a dull morning and I had a slower speed film (Fuji Acros 100 ASA). These facts, allied with the Brownie's small aperture (estimated to be about f15) and slow shutter speed (about 1/50 I'd guess) all made for a disappointing expedition.
I found after developing the roll this afternoon that even the slightest suggestion of movement in the subject will result in blur. Perhaps I could get better results if I were to pan with the people as they move?
The final photo below came about because the gentleman in the center spotted the camera and loudly observed what an immensely classy fellow I must be to be carrying that old camera around and using it. Turns out he had owned one many years before and loved it. He said shot a wedding with it once! Anyway, I asked if they'd like me to snap their picture and the gentleman in the center--Sam Chung, by name, and "Blissfully Retired" according to his business card--took the bull by the horns and granted permission on behalf of himself and his two friends.
I sent Sam a copy.
All in all, it was fun. (Is photography ever not?) But I'm afraid I cannot echo the words of Mr. GW Bush following the disaster of Katrina because in my case this morning Brownie did not in fact do a heckuva job. Its back to the streets with the XA or XA3 for li'l ole me.
