Analog film photography and cameras

That Slot King photo is brilliant!

opinions on the Olympus Stylus Epic for a cheap point a shoot before I can eventually upgrade to a Ricoh GR1?

Stylus Epic is the American name for the Mju II,
They are great little cameras with decent glass. Avoid the zoom versions as the fixed lens version is far superior.

A nifty trick with them is to press both buttons on the rear which gives you spot metering with a half depression of the shutter release.

I like mine so much, I find it hard to justify spending so much more on things like a GR1 or similar higher end point and shoots.

Bottom one. Can't put my finger on why, but I really like it. Good colours.

Thanks!

Vaguely relevant to GR1 discussion that's from the first roll I put through my Olympus XA and I think I like the results more than those from my much more expensive GR1v. I find it a bitch to use tho especially on the move so don't think it can take over as my only pocketable film camera.

For ease of use, ergonomics and value I'm a big fan of the Stylus Infiinity. It just feels great in the hand with a good lens IMO. I find it easier to get quick, straight shots with a camera that fits my hand; the Stylus Epic is so dinky that it's suspended between my fingers creating room for error. Just my 2p.

Stylus Infinity, Porta 400

The XA is great for its size and the control available for a camera of that size. It is slow as a result of how fiddly it is though.
The XA2 is great because it is equally small, less fiddly due to the simpler controls but occasionally frustrating as the focus zones take a bit of getting used to.
The Mju II is fast, simple and reliable. Very pocketable too. It also seems to be one of the much more robust point and shoot cameras I've used. All the XA and fixed lens Mjus have a clamshell design which really helps protect the lens.
My Yashica T4 has marginally superior glass (although a stop slower than the Mju II) but it feels so fragile in comparison. They are also more expensive than the Mju or XA. I would say that the autofocus and metering on the T4 are slightly better than the Mju though.

I know noone is asking these questions but I thought I'd splurge my opinionz.

Snoops, that shot seems pretty sharp! If only it'd been on 160!

Someone buy this so I don't:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Zenza-Bronica-SQ-AM-MEDUIM-FORMAT-80MM-S-6X6-BEAUTY-120mm-film-hasselblad-/231024343090?pt=UK_Film_Cameras&hash=item35ca1fb832

Portra Auto ISO, coming 2016

Lower iso will always be sharper though.

Bottom one. Can't put my finger on why, but I really like it. Good colours.

LIkewise. Scrolling down quickly, as soon as I saw it I thought of a vagazzle. Like that famous mind-fuck optical illusion pic of a lamp. And then for some reason I stared at it a long time wondering what tool was on the end of the pole.

Someone buy this so I don't:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Zenza-Bronica-SQ-AM-MEDUIM-FORMAT-80MM-S-6X6-BEAUTY-120mm-film-hasselblad-/231024343090?pt=UK_Film_Cameras&hash=item35ca1fb832

Haven't you got a MF? Mayaswell just get a 10x8 now..

I've got the RB67 but I want something faster/a bit smaller. Motor driven, built in meter and a bit smaller all make it very tempting. I'd have to think what I could sell to justify it though.

Those cheap film scanners are shocking. I used one for a year and it was terrible. I bought my epson v350 for £20 on ebay and never looked back.

Steer clear at all costs.

Yeah I'd love a metered mf camera. Always wanted one of them too.

Who knew this photo existed? Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's wedding.

Found a Nikon FE in my Papa's house when he died. Puting my first roll through it, oh the excitement of not knowing if its good or not!

It would be to get them onto CD do you know of anything anyone?

Scanning developed film or prints to CD? All photo establishments do that now. Is that what you wanted to know? There's a list of places in the first post on the first page of this thread.

I've developed lots of black and white that I have never seen beyond negatives held up against a window – I'm dying to make some contact sheets but I've never done it so would need a hand.

Can you elaborate on your offer? What's the cost and could you give some guidance?

Sorry, its been busy at work and unfortunately somebody was using the dark room for storage. But, I've been in and taken some shots now its a bit emptier.

We're currently sorting out what we could offer in terms of an introductory course to learn or familarise people with the kit. It would most likely be something like the following:

Week 1 - Developing
Week 2 - Contact sheets
Week 3 - Enlargements

Would the above be any good for people? Once the introductory course has been completed, we'd then be able to allow people access to the kit.

In terms of price, we're flexible, and open to suggestions. Essentially, we need to be able to pay for materials and staff time. Any suggestions on ballpark figures, ie, what would completely turn you off the idea?

And sorry to bombard this thread with photos, but I thought people would like to see what's available to use.

whats the big red wheel for?

I've no idea, but I think its some sort of heated press? I'm sure somebody here is far more knowledgeable than me and will probably know.

oh cool, a finishing press for mounting?

are those colour enlargers I see? and an RA4 machine?

oh cool, a finishing press for mounting?

are those colour enlargers I see? and an RA4 machine?

Yup, there's colour processing, and the RA4 I've no idea? Which bit is it? I also can't remember if I took photos of the insides of the processing rooms, and there's two dark rooms, but I can't tell the difference in the photos I took.