I thought my latest Holga phase was going to wear-off this week, they normally only last a few days, but I’m into week 3 now…
I’m getting a very pleasing look, or pleasing to me anyway, with Fuji Acros 100 black and white film. I’ve used the built-in flash for most of these as we haven’t seen the sun on the Isle of Man for quite some time now.
I’m scanning all my own stuff now on the Epson V700, which I think is the best thing I’ve purchased in a long time. I still have my negatives developed at the fantastic Peak Imaging in Sheffield.
PHIL KNEEN 
Awesome set!
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Thanks!
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These are great! I’m a huge fan of x-process Holga shots, but there’s something so beautiful about the black and white. Going to have to give a BW roll a chance. Thanks for sharing man.
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Thanks!
I did try some of the Acros 100 without the flash, but unless you have bright sunlight, you’ll need to shoot 400, I would think.
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Hey Phil, is it a night and day difference between the Canon 9000f and the Epson v700? My Hasselblad arrives today and I definitely want to scan my own negs. I figure it’s mostly going to be for places like Flickr and Facebook and if I want to go to print, I’ll pay for a drumscan at that point. So the question is, for computer screen-based photos, is it worth it to spring the extra cash for the Epson?
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I looked at both, but I’m SO glad I went for the V700.
Out of the box you’ve got the regular Epson software, which is great for mass proofing, and quick. For fine tuning there is Silverfast SE bundled, which is great, but I bought Vuescan. Once you’ve figured-out how Vuescan works, it’s superb.
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All these shots are just the basic, auto Epson scans at 800dpi, btw.
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Ok, I’m sold. Damn you Kneen, now I have to spend more money.
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Hahaha! Get your wallet out! You’re the forth person I’ve convinced in the last couple of weeks.
To be honest, I paid UK£415 for mine, which I reckon is a bargain.
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Which ‘blad did you get?
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500c/m
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Nice! I’m looking at another Hasselblad, probably a 500c/m. I had a 503cx, should never have sold it…
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Yeah, ain’t never gonna sell mine, even if I have to sell a lung to pay the bills.
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I am luvin’ them too!
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I know next to nothing about photography so I look at just the photos/subjects themselves, not knowing the difference between this camera or that… That said, I totally dig your stuff. Some of these particular photos (can I use the word “snapshot” anymore?) remind me of ones my parents have in their old photo albums from the 50’s..
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Very nice set indeed! I take a different kind of photos than you, but I also like my Holga more and more each roll I take. Have to tape it with electric tape to not loose the back, and measuring with a little straw to get proper distance for the macro “lenses”….. I really love my Holga too! =)
Have a great Sunday evening!
Marie
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