Geoff Chaplin
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The camera had been lying around unused for years so I did a test and in the process tried Rodinal 100:1 stand development. Straight unretouched scans.
Testing my wife's LX
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Ralph Turner
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The LX certainly seems none the worse for it’s years of inactivity 
. I particularly like the last shot with it’s quirky light and shadow play.
. I particularly like the last shot with it’s quirky light and shadow play.
Pete Askew
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It most certainly does and you have produced a super series here. I too like the simplicity and abstract nature of the third, but I also like the composition and elements of the first very much.
Chris Bennett
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These are great! The last one is fantastic.
What was the film you used?
Semi-stand development with Rodinal is one of my favourite methods of developing. I often use it when there's an unknown quantity at play or if I'm experimenting with a new (to me) or old film. I especially love the way I can change ISO mid roll and know that I will get a usable result.
As for the LX, I wanted one since I was a teenager and finally found one for myself a year or so ago. I love it to bits and it feels as though it was made with me in mind. Just a couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to borrow a Nikon F3 to shoot a couple of rolls with and I expected the Nikon to live up to it's reputation. It was a lovely camera, but, hand on heart, if I were to be given the choice of the two as the only camera I could use, I would not hesitate to go for the LX.
What was the film you used?
Semi-stand development with Rodinal is one of my favourite methods of developing. I often use it when there's an unknown quantity at play or if I'm experimenting with a new (to me) or old film. I especially love the way I can change ISO mid roll and know that I will get a usable result.
As for the LX, I wanted one since I was a teenager and finally found one for myself a year or so ago. I love it to bits and it feels as though it was made with me in mind. Just a couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to borrow a Nikon F3 to shoot a couple of rolls with and I expected the Nikon to live up to it's reputation. It was a lovely camera, but, hand on heart, if I were to be given the choice of the two as the only camera I could use, I would not hesitate to go for the LX.
Dave Farnes
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Those are fine shots. I like the jumbled confusion of the first one, so many different objects.
I see a witch has parked her broom there.
I see a witch has parked her broom there.
Geoff Chaplin
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Chris, thanks. FP4 was the film, my favourite, but I was too aggressive with the agitation - less next time. The tap is my favourite too. There's a story behind the LX which I'll write up for 35mmc.
Geoff Chaplin
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Thanks Dave. Well spotted - there's so much in there it all just seems junk. Fairly typical countryside home, every small town has half a dozen.Those are fine shots. I like the jumbled confusion of the first one, so many different objects.
I see a witch has parked her broom there.
Brian Moore
Moderator
What's an LX?
Pete Askew
Admin
I think it might be a camera, @Brian Moore !
Brian Moore
Moderator
Cheeky bugger!I think it might be a camera, @Brian Moore !
Chris Bennett
Well-Known Member
Pentax LX, Brian.
Notes From The Top Left Corner
I tried to avoid mentioning earlier in this thread that, in my bid to clear out a number of cameras, I managed to divest myself of one, but somehow acquired three. One of those was a little Sony that has been converted to full spectrum. The second one was the fulfilment of a long held wish...
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Brian Moore
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Thank you for an appropriate and informative response Chris. It's a refreshing change from the juvenile humour that so often prevails from some members here. (@Pete Askew:Pentax LX, Brian.
Notes From The Top Left Corner
I tried to avoid mentioning earlier in this thread that, in my bid to clear out a number of cameras, I managed to divest myself of one, but somehow acquired three. One of those was a little Sony that has been converted to full spectrum. The second one was the fulfilment of a long held wish...
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Chris Bennett
Well-Known Member
You're very welcome BrianThank you for an appropriate and informative response Chris. It's a refreshing change from the juvenile humour that so often prevails from some members here. (@Pete Askew:
(As a moderator, do you have banning powers?)
Brian Moore
Moderator
I try not to let my powers of moderation go to my head. But I am sometimes tempted.
Geoff Chaplin
Well-Known Member
Very enjoyable conversation between the two of you! I must be more specific in future!I try not to let my powers of moderation go to my head. But I am sometimes tempted.
