ztryfe
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So, I've dipped my toes into B&W development, relegating C-41 to the local lab ( cost to get one roll developed *and* printed is about 4 USD, I can live with that cost). My "test" roll for the B&W process was actually a c-41 film ( kodak ultramax 400 ), the main reason was to get a feel for the development & scanning process, before committing a true B&W film. I am happy with the results and got experience using my tank & chemicals.
On to Scanning, I set up my Sony NEX 5R on a desk tripod, mounted a Minolta 50mm f3.5 Macro with the matching 1:1 ext. tube and put together a film holder out of foam, glue, a 55mm cardboard tube and a filter ring stripped from its original glass. I left a window behind the film so I could point the whole deal to my tablet with one of these "flashlight" applications that turns your screen completely white, providing the even back illumination.
The shots where made at f8, ISO 100 and 2 or 2.5 seconds shutter speed, triggered with an IR remote.
DSC_0883 by Ztryfe, on Flickr
Detail on the holder, does not touch the emulsionside of the film, my reasoning is that this way I am capturing the grain itself.
DSC_0884 by Ztryfe, on Flickr
Yes, I do like MacGyver
This is actually v3.0 of the holder, first iteration I got 8mpx, and lots of dust, then some polishing and trimming got me to 10 mpx'sh but noticed the negative was not quite aligned or flattened, this iteration is much sturdier, cleaner and shows a flattened and aligned negative.
I managed to get images of about 4100 x 2700 in resolution, about 11 of the total 16 Mpx available from my camera, about 3000 dpi'ish scan. Much more than what my all purpose flatbed can do, here are some outcomes, raw and post processed:
DSC07485 by Ztryfe, on Flickr
note to self: fabricate this out of something that does *not* tear, or clean it up really good, lots of debris from the foam holder are visible here.
Post processed ( curves to get rid of the orange mask from the C-41 film, invert colors and desaturate, some quick and nasty dust removal here and there )
2015-11-25_09-40-16 by Ztryfe, on Flickr
Another one ( was this developed right? there is a glow from the lower part of the frame), this one after cleaning up the the holder from debris of the cuts, much cleaner.
DSC07484 by Ztryfe, on Flickr
Curves, invert and desaturate, no dust or scratch removal:
_20151125_004126 by Ztryfe, on Flickr
Other examples:
_20151121_210211 by Ztryfe, on Flickr
2015-11-25_10-02-25 by Ztryfe, on Flickr
I am actually quite happy with the results, the grain is visible ( its somewhat different from what I see on other scans, but I am blaming that on the cross processing I did, for now), the resolution is usable for my purposes. On V2 of the holder, I might cut back the tube to try to get more resolution.
Any feedback, tips, ideas or constructive criticism is welcome!
So, I've dipped my toes into B&W development, relegating C-41 to the local lab ( cost to get one roll developed *and* printed is about 4 USD, I can live with that cost). My "test" roll for the B&W process was actually a c-41 film ( kodak ultramax 400 ), the main reason was to get a feel for the development & scanning process, before committing a true B&W film. I am happy with the results and got experience using my tank & chemicals.
On to Scanning, I set up my Sony NEX 5R on a desk tripod, mounted a Minolta 50mm f3.5 Macro with the matching 1:1 ext. tube and put together a film holder out of foam, glue, a 55mm cardboard tube and a filter ring stripped from its original glass. I left a window behind the film so I could point the whole deal to my tablet with one of these "flashlight" applications that turns your screen completely white, providing the even back illumination.
The shots where made at f8, ISO 100 and 2 or 2.5 seconds shutter speed, triggered with an IR remote.
Detail on the holder, does not touch the emulsionside of the film, my reasoning is that this way I am capturing the grain itself.
Yes, I do like MacGyver
This is actually v3.0 of the holder, first iteration I got 8mpx, and lots of dust, then some polishing and trimming got me to 10 mpx'sh but noticed the negative was not quite aligned or flattened, this iteration is much sturdier, cleaner and shows a flattened and aligned negative.
I managed to get images of about 4100 x 2700 in resolution, about 11 of the total 16 Mpx available from my camera, about 3000 dpi'ish scan. Much more than what my all purpose flatbed can do, here are some outcomes, raw and post processed:
note to self: fabricate this out of something that does *not* tear, or clean it up really good, lots of debris from the foam holder are visible here.
Post processed ( curves to get rid of the orange mask from the C-41 film, invert colors and desaturate, some quick and nasty dust removal here and there )
Another one ( was this developed right? there is a glow from the lower part of the frame), this one after cleaning up the the holder from debris of the cuts, much cleaner.
Curves, invert and desaturate, no dust or scratch removal:
Other examples:
I am actually quite happy with the results, the grain is visible ( its somewhat different from what I see on other scans, but I am blaming that on the cross processing I did, for now), the resolution is usable for my purposes. On V2 of the holder, I might cut back the tube to try to get more resolution.
Any feedback, tips, ideas or constructive criticism is welcome!
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