Beautiful Woodland Photoshoot in BULB MODE! How did my exposures go?
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Beautiful Woodland photoshoot with Zeiss Ikon Nettar in BULB MODE!
Embark on a journey through the ethereal woodlands of Firestone Copse, captured on timeless Kodak TMAX 100 film through the iconic Zeiss Ikon Nettar!
Today's photoshoot wasn't your typical point-and-shoot affair. This vintage beauty's slower shutter speeds were out of commission, so I embraced the challenge and ventured into the realm of Bulb mode.
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EQUIPMENT USED IN THIS VIDEO
CAMERA - Zeiss Ikon Nettar
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FILM - Kodak Tmax 100
DEVELOPER - 510 PYRO
ENLARGER - DURST M605
PAPER - Kentmere VC Select
DEVELOPER - Fotospeed
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The Novar lens on the Zeiss is a simple triplet. Really, they figured out sharpness really early on so its no surprise it is good. They do however show spherical, chromatic, and astigmatic aberrations which led to the development of Tessar and other lens formulas to correct for such artifacts.
It's really worth getting the shutter mechanism cleaned on these cameras, as once done (assuming you look after it), it will never fail again.
Just goes to show that with a bit of proper knowledge about the basics of photography, and some basic equipment, one does not need all this Digital technology to make good photography. Job well done Roger.
Cheers Lensman.
There are thousands of superb photos that were taken decades before digital cameras. They just make it easier to take technically competent photo, which isn't always a good photo but it's all subjective.
I have nothing against digital, quite the reverse. I have everything against the abuse of the available digital technology. That does not help photography. @@northstar1950
I still don't understand why nobody has manufactured a clockwork or digital cable release timer... You put the camera in bulb, use the cable timer and you have access to all of the speeds...
Thats actually an awesome idea for these older cameras if it could open and close in third of stops.
I'm not one to brag but I can control the weather .If I see a decent sun and we are nipping out and if perchance I take a camera, I can guarantee the sun will suddenly disappear!
And comes back out when you're back in your car just to blind you
Nice video as always Roger, I bought a zeiss nettar for £15 with the same rangefinder you have on yours from a boot sale less than 2 years ago, had nice results considering it's age and a nice find for sure 😊📷👍
For darkroom timing, I use a cheap quartz clock that ticks loudly and accurately once every second (Ansel Adams used a metronome). No knobs or dials to mess with, just your ears, and you get a lot of practice counting seconds. Sometimes I practice with the kitchen clock to test myself. Most people count too slowly, I think.
Zeiss ikon nettar you got is my favourite and sharpest camera!! A specially with Rollei ortho 25 film, was shocked how sharp film can be 😀👍🏻 Love your videos mate, thank you for making it and shearing your knowledge😁💡
Thanks. Yes they are very good lenses.
I just sold my 6x6 folder (Agfa Isolette II) as it wasn't getting any use since I bought the Mamiya C3. It did take wonderful images and was so compact. I'll likely regret it at some point!
Hopefully not. C3 is a great camera.
Cracking images from a very capable vintage folder. I have a Nettar but have never tried it, but have had my Ikonta 521 out and loved that. However, none of my small collection of folders can compare with the quality and utter sharpness of my Moskva 5, (set to 6x9 on Kentmere 400 BW) which blows them all out of the water!! (and it was cheaper too!!!) Happy shooting :)
Nice to see your work again. I have the Franka Soleda III as well, it belonged to my grandfather. I had it for maintenance, in a camerashop like an old watch, and now the shutter speed works really accurate. I got a table with marked and real times.
I think I'll go through another film soon - thanks for the inspiration.
NIce! That camera should last another 70 years
Hi Roger. I see that a lot of these 50's cameras have a PC socket for a flash cable to be attached. I'd love for you to do a video that relies on flash, or even remote flash with a trigger wired up to the pc port.
I'm sure you're always looking for ideas for content.
I'm a new subscriber and I'm loving the channel. I wish I knew what you teach in the darkroom 30 years ago!
I'm presently putting my darkroom great together and hope to be painting soon.
Cheers, Steve in Leeds UK.
I see your a praying man Roger, don't get me wrong I myself use the spray and pray technique all the time! Holy...Jeans! Cheers :D
One elephant, two elephant, three elephant, etc. or use Mississippi instead of elephant
I'd never manage to get all those elephants in my camera bag and as for the Mississippi Scotland's wet enough 😊
@@iainmc9859 as we know it’s any long word you can’t rush if spoken clearly, which is why ‘one and a two and a three’ isn’t any good for counting seconds because it can be used to count any time.
I always used one one thousand, two one thousand...
Elephants are the way forward! been using them for over 40 years
Aye, elephants you can never forget ...@@williamhunter1967
It's a gem that Nettar. Been using mine a few times since I saw your videos inspiring me to give one a go and it's becoming a firm favourite. Cleaned up the lens elements and its nice and sharp. Cheap too!
Great to hear!
The only time I've shot and hoped in bulb was with colour film, a bit of a colour cast as I was on two and a half seconds but easy enough to correct in post.
Hello Roger. Interesting you don't trust the lower shutter speeds eg 1/15th of a second on your Nettar. Well if you was to have the camera serviced and ask the technician to use graphite powder on the shutter this will cure the speed range. It can be done DIY as I have done and used a HB pencil very sparingly after very carefully cleaning the shutter mechanisms. Trust me Zeiss was and is a high precision ethos brand and would never have put such a product out on the market. In 1956 this model retailed for around £12 which was not cheap at all.. Great vlog.
Cheers Mark. It only has 25/75/200 speeds. As soon as I knock it down to 25 it is a bit twitchy. As are my other folders. I did try to clean a shutter once and wish I had not started the job!
I have 2 Zeis Ikontas, fab cameras, great video Rodger.
I may go out again into the Woods by Shenfield Common Pond here in Brentwood with my NETTAR given to me by Widow of a Fellow Camera Club Member whom I used to help Its the IDEAS for the photos that are Difficult !
Thats a big ole woods Pete. You should get something there. My idea on this shoot was to shoot wide open. Even thought I tried a couple at f16.
I would have loved to be there on that shoot just to get a shot of you on the swing!! Your shots turned out great!! Great vid intro, as well!
ha ha thanks. Lucky it was a good rope!
These "old" cameras are great if the photographer can count to 3sec! Love your working process!!!
LOL!
Amongst my cameras I have a 1950s Ensign 120 folder that I have still yet to shoot. Love trying out old cameras. I have a Halina pseudo TLR that I also am yet to shoot with. Think it only has one shutter speed! Keep up the good work man 👍📸
Cheers John!
Happy new year Roger. Cheese bites are essential camera bag fodder👍🏼. A fine brace of cameras indeed. As you say, slower speeds of these older
cameras are often unreliable, if they work at all below 1/8 sec. usually to dirt and crap clogging up the slow speed escapment. Any camera spanmerman worth their salt will be able to get them running like new again fairly reasonably. I can heartily recommend Lyndon at Londinium Cameras based in Devon.
Thanks mate. All mine are a bit iffy
Nice video and an interesting camera Roger. So much so I went on line and bought a working ZEISS IKON Nettar for only £25. It looked good in the photos and at that price, if I have to have some work done to bring it up to scratch, no worries. I already have a range finder so I'm halfway there. Can't wait to give it the once over and run a film through it.
You'll enjoy it Richard. Hope it all works for you
Nice camera. I have an old Kodak DuaFlex (Basically a glorified box camera) with one f-stop and one shutter speed plus B. I have toyed with the idea of using the B but I have the added hurdle of having no cable release capability so I have to come up with some kind of way to adapt it to use a cable.
You can always wedge the shutter open with something and use something to cover and uncover the lens during exposure. I used to do that with the Holga.
Photographers who wish to learn the dark arts of developing and printing, forget doing a college or uni course, just watch, Rog. He’ll teach you all you need to know, and more!
Cheers Tad.
Awesome work Roger. Great shots. Hope you didn't hurt yourself stretching out your legs so far measuring the distance. 😂
It was cold lol
I always enjoy your videos ... I also love old medium format folders!!! Fantastic results as usual!!!
Cheers Brine 👋
Love your in depth video n humor! I have a zeiss ikon contina and contessa LK...got to try ur bulb effect...looks fun!
Thanks!
Vintage folding cameras are a great way into medium format film photography. I'm currently enjoying using a Balda Baldax 6x4.5 and it's a great little camera. If I am in as good nick at 90 as my Baldax, I will be well happy. Who am I trying to kid, It will outlive me by quite a margin and I hope one of my grandchildren enjoy it after I'm gone.
Lets hope they pick it up and there is film still available
I typically come away with garbage results from woodland scenes. Usually too contrasty and messy. You seem to always get bang on results - very jealous!
As long as the metering and development is correct you should be fine, and of course nice light Dane. If you are too contrasty too often it could be development. Try knocking a minute or so off the time for a flatter neg. The messy thing, I am always finding that. In the Winter it looks less messy as there are not much growth
Looked pretty good for bulb shots
Just get a Mamiya 6 or something like that with a rangefinder coupled lens.
I have a Mamiya 6. A bit of tape on the bellows but it works fine.
What did you say was the range finder gadget called? Sorry for missing it.
It's a Rowi
great old camera
I have several different kinds of pocket style cameras, i love them 😊
Me too!
I hate those cameras! Why so few with focus aid? Disgusting! Sure you made good exposures. You are not Mr. Everybody, that bought those new! I prefer digital, it's free!
So are the drinks at Club Tropicana. I’d rather pay for a beer than drink one of their free shitty cocktails though. 👍🏼
I like them. Yes, I have digital also.
Beautiful photos there roger i new you would have to have a go on that swing.
Ha Ha, had to wait for the kids to clear off in case it snapped on me! I'd have got heckled!
Enjoyed that Roger. Love your enthusiasm.
Thank you for watching.
I’m very, very happy with my ~90-year-old Voigtländer Bessa. Practically impossible to aim properly, but I love the photos it can produce under the right conditions.
I have a couple of the old folders, including a Nettar and I love them!! I reckon you can't beat the old cameras!
Well Mr Rog, you don't half make enjoyable videos.
Always a joy to watch.
Nice work as usual Roger, not had my Icon netter out on shoot for a while, this just reminded me to fix that.
got my Netter for next to nothing in a charity shop, just got a Bessa that im itching to use as well, just need it to stop raining/snowing!
Soon be spring :)
@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss hope so, it's so cold my nose has fallen off.
Inspirational. :) Many thanks
Glad you enjoyed it!
Very interesting experiment. My Zenit 3M has as longest exposure time 1/30th of a second and then Bulb, So Very nice to see that thicker negatives not much of a problem. I am wondering if classic cubic grain (Ilford FP4 for instance) or is more forgiving as T-grain. Kodak T -max
Films today have good latitude especially for over exposure. With digital you've lost an over exposed shot.
Your passion is infectious Roger. HNY.
Back in high school photography class in the 70's we use potassium ferricyanide to reduce negative density.. It was supposed to be safe as long as it didn't mix with fixer. Only had to evacuate the darkroom once, it can also be use to tone prints.
Yes you can do. I have done a few times but I wouldn't say I was a master at it. More so just dabbled.
Really enjoyed this video and the prints looked great. Got a film in my Agfa Isolette left over from the summer which I planned to finish off tomorrow so perfect timing to see your video and get a few ideas.
Hope it turns out well!
I purchased a Zeis Ikon Nettar based on your suggestion in a previous video you made and I love it. You make great videos and give good advice. Thanks.
Glad you enjoy it
Nice! I've started messing with a little Agfa Isolette II and been having a blast. It's amazing the results you can still get from a 70 year old camera.
It is amazing to see them working well at that age
Roger maybe one day take the Nikon F6 out and shoot one shot in auto and one shot in manual mode and see how big of a difference there is or isn’t.
That would be tricky as the F6 has a meter right in your eye piece. So in Manual mode I would be watching that. I could possibly tripod up, get focused and composed. Then turn the camera on and shoot without looking trough the eye piece. Then take another shot at my "sunny 16' thought. And see the difference.
Another great video. Informative & inspiring, thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great and inspirational as always! Thanks, Roger!
Thanks Robert.
Nice bag😉
Thank you 😊 Penny just dropped! HA HA, hey mate.