David has been away and so my shooting opportunities are rare ATM.
Sunday saw me and a friend go to Thirlmere. Fabian Armed with the mighty T80, the native 35-70 ac lens and an agfa film, and me with the a-1, a FD 50mm f/1.8 and a chrome film. Fabian wanted my camera... Lol that's my boy. But I do love the T80, an unloved Canon upon release, it's usefulness in teaching children composition without stressing about focus is amazing. The kids love this camera, Its not a dinky point & shoot.
Shane brought three of his four boys and we headed off to the Railway museum. I have not picked up the film that Fabian shot yet, but he used 2 rolls. All the boys seemed to have fun. Shane generously paid for us all to go on the steam train as well.
Film photos when I get them. Until then here are the iPhone ones.
Tuesday last saw my us parcel arrive and inside was a fabulous, battle worn old Mamiya. I tested the shutter and it worked! The thing weighs a ton (3 kg) and the lens that I bought for it separately are, like the camera, scarred, but the iris opens and closes..... Sooooo a test film that can be used for my home E-6 experiment yay!! I can't wait but due to work commitments, it will have to. Rats. Heaps of other types of film including 400 slide for the 3D holga
Wednesday this week was a big filled with slide film HUZZAH!!! 20 rolls of expired slide film. Cheaper than the usual going rate. Thrilled again, perfect film for my e-6 experiments.
The only other thing I can think of is the arrival of an experimental Polaroid 80a modified to take 120 film. It's very cool, but as it is experimental, issues exist. I need to guess how much to wind, I forgot to do a dummy roll. Have to pack the film space with foam, or the film unspools (found this out personally, ) and the sharp edges need taping. Still a unique camera and I do love it. Have not shot a whole roll yet... TBA
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