The film was an Ilford HP5 400 and yes rheses were taken one sunny lunch time in march.

The film was processed and printed by Snaps photos. They scanned the negatives at 4mb to give me a jpeg.

I did try tweaking highlights in elements and the effect was good. But that seemed to defeat the idea of using film so I posted the originals to get an opinion from you.

Taking these realy made me think of the subject matter and what I was trying to acheive. Some of the other subjets on that particular film did not work due to the lack of contrast and interesting detail. It is amazing the difference removing colour makes.

Would using a filter have helped darken the photos? If so which ones?
ken you mention the grain - would I have got a better result with a more grainy film?

I have another set taken with an MZ50 developed as above I may post one or two of those.

Thanks for your comments

Dave

A couple of picturesfrom my first black and white film in the recently acquired Pentax Z1.

sluice gate gear, old mill keighley.

[IMG]http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb316/davem_08/sluice-gear-Keighley.jpg[/IMG]

and sluice gate gear detail

[IMG]http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb316/davem_08/gear-detail-keighley.jpg[/IMG]


interested to hear comments especially from those more used to film cameras..


Dave

which is why I asked about screen protectors in a previous post. I felt that some of the comments at the time were a little harsh.

I have a glass screen protector on my camera now and feel very happy.

Dave

sorry to say but I will not make this weekend. have a great time

Dave

Lens sold and posted to lennybloke

Dave

Caravanwalks. yes it is free postage for generel forum members.

There is an extra discount on Pentax accessories if you are a subscriber to Pentax User Plus. See the discounts section in the shop area.

Dave

Jacqui you have a pm

Dave

For sale a pentax F 80-200mm lens in excellent condition

Price £35 including UK postage

payment by bank transfer or cheque. The lens will be sent when the payment has cleared.

Any questions please pm me

Dave

I can't load my pictures as I cannot fathom lightroom There I have said it . Loaded loads of photos and can only look at them on the screen!!

Will get to grips with it shortly.

I would like to say a big thanks from us all to the The British Steam Punk Community for joining in the spirit of our photography . If you are looking at the forum I hope you like the photos.

Good to see/meet the PU gang as always.

Dave

They have been at Whitby.