Camera Talk

Hi all,

I got 12 soviet dry plates, this is the third attempt, the image at the glass is pretty faint but after I scanned I was surprised and this came out:

Plaubel Makina II with wide Orhar 73mm f/6.8.
Rated as ISO 1, F/12, 1 second.
Develop D76 1+1, 4 min at 20 degrees.


Kotelnicheskaya Embankment.

There is some degradation in the sides and something like light leaks but I'm not sure if they come from my holder/camera, the cut glass holder fits really well to the back and the light traps are excellent. My guess this plates were not stored as they should but I liked the outcome.
I wonder if I can do some portraits with the 8 left I have

Thank you for looking,
Alex

I think I see huge reverse letters in the sky! Yeah, storage issues for sure. But the "vintage" look is certainly evident.

PF

Another one, this a portrait, I need to remember opening one stop more at least. Same lens as before. 1 second, f/6.8.


Mr Tim.

Thank you for looking,
Alex

Another two, this time is from the new 9x12 batch which results pretty good.


Lilium candidum #1.


Ms Doll.

Both with Bergueil and Heliar 15cm.

Thank you for looking,
Alex

THe doll is a wonderful image... so trippy!
This dry plates are hit or miss, but you got a few good images out of them

Already shot half box of this soviet dry plate from 1989.
This one has some artifacts, these dry plates are always unknown the outcome. Shot with Bergheil 9x12 and Heliar.


Ruslan.

This other went pretty well, first time at my home made balcony studio:)
Shot with Tachihara 4x5 and 9x12 Linhof holder, also Heliar.

Lena.

Thank you for looking,
Alex

I'll have to pick up a box of dry plates if I ever get the plumbing fixed in here. You are an inspiration for us all, Alex.

PF

I am looking with awe at this LF and plate work.

Thank you, Phil and Julio.

Two more, this time the ladies skin aged too much due the tanned skin I guess...

Ms Alejandra.


Sveta.

Thank you for looking,
Alex

A green filter will help with skin tones, Alex.

PF