Benz3ne

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Jonathan-Mac wrote:
Nice. I always like to take a little film SLR on holiday wherever possible.

I think you might mean SMC-M 28mm f/3.5 as there were no M series 24mm lenses. Or maybe a K series 24/3.5?
You're absolutely right and I cannot edit it now - it was indeed the 28mm! Not sure how I made that typo, especially as I don't own any 24mm...

Also, thanks! It's definitely the way to go (I won't dwell on a roll of Kodak Gold 200 slipping after the first frame in Sorrento... missed a good number of shots on the boat trip to Positano, too. Actually gutted about it! )

Comment by Benz3ne posted on Some Sorrento film pics at 27/06/2024 - 12:54

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08tiger wrote:
Very nice especially the fly and the phone box image
Thirding this comment. The Phone box/lighting combo could be Dr Who related, couldn't they?!

Comment by Benz3ne posted on A few from the last few days... at 27/06/2024 - 11:25

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rick wrote:
Thanks for sharing, superb set and highlights the retro enchantment that only film can deliver
Thanks Rick! Next lot of film shots I go out and take might well be with a certain little 40mm f/2 lens...

Spad wrote:
These are great....

But for some reason the second one tickles me tinkle!! Think it's because it's lovely and contrasty!
It's a beauty - my colleague pointed out something that I think gives it the edge. My wife is facing in one direction, centrally, away from the camera and everyone else is walking towards it! Very happy with how it came out. Thanks for the kind words!

Comment by Benz3ne posted on Some Sorrento film pics at 27/06/2024 - 11:20

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On part 2 of our honeymoon (really, part 2.5) we spent a week in Sorrento at the beginning of May.
I had the incredible foresight to take an ME Super that I received from this parish, along with my SMC-M 24mm f/3.5, SMC-M 35mm f/2.8, SMC-M 50mm f/1.7 and SMC-K 135mm f/2.5.

I thought I’d get a few photos up intermittently because, really, why take photos and not share them?!
The below taken on Kentmere 400, developed by Southsun labs and ‘scanned’ on my colleagues Nikon D3300 before being converted in Lightroom with Negative Lab Pro. I obviously did no dust removal.

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Comment by Benz3ne posted on Some Sorrento film pics at 27/06/2024 - 08:06

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Ardderchog! Lovely set and a beautiful setting. Ashamedly I don’t get there often enough despite it being a short drive from me…

Comment by Benz3ne posted on Pentax K-3 II - Rhossili Beach at 23/06/2024 - 16:49

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Do you have indicative prices, Barrie?

Comment by Benz3ne posted on Down Sizing at 21/06/2024 - 07:40

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Excellent results as per, Peter. Never in doubt that you'd squeeze some good results out of otherwise 'damaged' film!

Comment by Benz3ne posted on RICOH KR-10 Super Results at 20/06/2024 - 10:44

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Defragged wrote:
Another warts 'n' all review from one of my favourite online photographers. Dry crude wit aside, he's a hardcore and very knowledgeable film user which I think adds a bit of value to his take on this exciting release from Pentax. I like his photographic style too.

link

I saw your description before clicking the link and wondered “Is he talking about grainydays?”

An excellent content creator.

Comment by Benz3ne posted on The New Pentax 17 at 19/06/2024 - 07:38

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pschlute wrote:


Remember.....no pixel-peeping with this model !
This said, the images I’ve seen so far with it are very nice. It’s about the best IQ I think I’ve seen from the smaller format half frame cameras so far.

Comment by Benz3ne posted on The New Pentax 17 at 19/06/2024 - 05:42

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prsjnb wrote:
Benz3ne wrote:
Dang, people selling stuff I want as soon as I spend cash on a new (to me) lens!
Good luck with the sale(s), they should go quickly at those prices!
For all established forum users, Ben, and provided a firm commitment to buy were to be made at time and for the asking price, I would happily set an item aside until funds were available. Subject to the same caveats, I would also accept payment by an agreed number of instalments with the item released on receipt of the first.

Best
Jon
Easy now, Jon! These sorts of offers tend to be my kryptonite!

Comment by Benz3ne posted on Raynox DCR-150 and DCR-250 Close-Up Lenses for sale at 18/06/2024 - 22:20

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