Well Mark, I'd say you were locked and loaded! Looking forward to see how the Sigma renders on film. No doubt about its capabilities on digital!
I'm kinda wondering the same thing myself. I've decided that my first experiment will be with a roll of Arista Premium 100 B&W.
But, but ... your picture shows BW400CN! And your strap says Kodak film!
Ok, I know people claim that Arista is really Plus-X, but I am not quite convinced. Ok, it is probably "special" plus-x. I found Arista 400 to be slightly higher contrast (or slightly slower) than real trix, so I'm extrapolating.
Yer rig looks cool. Be careful - film cams are chick magnetic!
By the way, what did youdo with the BW400CN?
That combo looks like fun!
It's sitting on my desk right now. I'll prolly stick it in the fridge with the Velvia and the rest of the Arista.
How will you develop the Arista?
I'm gonna ship it (probably) to NCPS - and have the negs developed and scanned.
I wish. My wife looks at me like I'm an even bigger dork after I started shooting film :frown: You need to show her the light, Chris.
I was actually thinking of those post-modern, 20-somethings looking for an anonymous hook-up to help them connect with the past.
Is there still such a thing as Penthouse?
My girlfriend says that film is a waste of money, and that most of my cameras are beyond antique (junk). She doesn't want to wait for the results, wants them instantly, if not sooner. She does like the results, though. I may convert her yet. She also doesn't care for the weight of some of these old bricks.
Mark, You are doing fine, great camera, great choice of film. We will be awaiting the results.
Once I get the hang of film again, I'm gonna put a few rolls through it. It's a 1927(or '28) Kodak Retina. I had it CLA'd last year (after I took this shot) by a guy in New Zealand named Chris Sherlock. He seemed to do a fine job, and I can't wait to put it to use.
Thanks for the encouragement. I'll get some shots as soon as I can.
Those old cameras are a kick to use. I have more fun with my old Graflex SLR's and my Brownie Box cameras. Always get positive comments. People find it hard to believe that you can still get film for them. That old Retina is a beauty.