Velvia Medium Format Rb67 Macro

[Rob MacKillop]

These are my first shots with the Mamiya RB67 Macro 140mm f/4.5 lens without any extension tubes - not really macro, then, but a very nice close up.

I lugged the RB67 and heavy tripod up to the garden of the Modern Art Museum. These are completely unedited, save for a reduction in size, and conversion to jpg from the tiff scans.

The Velvia came out beautifully, I think. But let me know what you think of the exposures. I used the "Light Meter" app on the iPhone.

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

The exposure looks good this end Rob. Like the third and fouth a lot, not that I do not like them all. I can see some fantastic light captured. I'd do lots more lugging it looks worth while. Those blues are beautiful as well.
An osteopath my be handy as well

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Thanks, Julian. Does seem worth the effort...

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

Thanks, Julian. Does seem worth the effort...

Definitely worth the effort from these results. They have a gorgeous look about them. the richness of the blues is stunning.

 

[Pete Askew]

Lovely stuff Rob. Maybe a tiny bit underexposed but you have kept nice detail in the highlights (especially the first) and there is probably a bit more detail to be had from the shadows if that is what you want. Did you use incident metering?

 

[Paul Lange]

Well worth the effort Rob, definitely and I look forward to seeing more.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Thanks, Pete. yes, incident metering. I can easily adjust these, but next time I'm out and about, I might add a +1 EV, what do you think?

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Thanks, Paul.

 

[Pete Askew]

Too much Rob. No more than 1/2 a stop.

 

[Brian Moore]

Lovely, Rob. 1 and 2 are especially appealing to me.

 

[Glenn Clabo]

Oh boy...more fun from Rob. I'm excited to see this progress. I like #4 the best...but that first one shows potential.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Thanks, guys. I'm really impressed with the lens - nice detail and a beautiful bokeh. I did a couple of shots indoors, but they are too dark, and not impressive. Need better lighting.

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Lovely jubbly Rob - can't beat a bit of Velvia

As Pete mentioned, it's very exposure sensitive, so 1/2 stops or 1/3 stops if you have 'em

MF just looks so good - I'm going to have another bash myself - you've encouraged me

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Thanks, Pete. Bash away! By the way, it was a roll of Velvia 50, which I've never used before, but have fallen in love with.

 

[Hamish Gill]

These blues really are nice aren't they!
Very nice Rob!

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Yup!

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Rob, Velvia 50 is how my mind sees the World

 

[Rob MacKillop]

And what drugs do you take to help you with that? I want some!

 

[Chris Dodkin]

And what drugs do you take to help you with that? I want some!

 

[Rob MacKillop]