Tag: Contax
Camera review: the Contax S2, “Simple is Best” – by Tom...
Two years ago at a tram stop in Antwerp, I misstepped on the pavement's edge and fell over. It was a bit...
5 Frames With… Kodak Portra 400 (EI 400 / 35mm /...
This begins with a very unexpected message from a fellow photographer. Offering me a ticket to join him at All Points East...
Compact camera mega test: The Contax Tvs III, hot property?
The Contax T2 is hot property, the compact de jour, if you will. The Contax Tvs III is basically a T2 with a zoom lens. It's also much cheaper, so the Tvs III should also be hot property, right?
Compact camera mega test: The Contax T3, a super-rich hipster’s dream
The Contax T3 is so cute and desirable! The problem is that the T3 is crazy-expensive. If you are not wealthy, look away now.
Compact camera mega test: The Contax T2, the world’s most fashionable...
The Contax T2 is the world’s most fashionable camera, apparently. Kendall Jenner uses the T2. Chris Hemsworth uses the T2. Various other celebrities I don’t know use the T2.
An early swansong? Reviewing the CONTAX AX: autofocusing manual lenses
When it comes to autofocusing manual lenses on film cameras there is really only one option: the unique and relatively short-lived CONTAX AX. Chunky sibling of the CONTAX RX and...
EMULSIVE interview #198: I am Angela Solis and this is why...
I've known today's interviewee online for a few years now, and even had the pleasure of meeting her back in 2018*.
Interview #194: I am Ezequiel Grimaldi and this is why I...
I'm pleased to be able to introduce today's fresh interview with Ezequiel Grimaldi, film photographer based in Spain's San Sebastian.
I'll keep this short so you can spend as much time as possible on the images below.
My first time with slide film: new Kodak EKTACHROME E100
Most of the frames which make up this mini-review are from the first roll of slide film
Photography: Sheaves – Shot on Fujicolor C200 at EI 200 (35mm...
Sheaves
Shot on Fujicolor C200 at EI 200Color negative film in 35mm formatContax AX + Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/2.8
SheaveShot on Fujicolor C200 at EI 200.Color negative film in 35mm format.
Photography: 12 kilos – Shot on Fujicolor C200 at EI 200...
12 kilos
Shot on Fujicolor C200 at EI 200Color negative film in 35mm formatContax AX + Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/2.8
12 kilosShot on Fujicolor C200 at EI 200.Color negative film in 35mm format.
Photography: Ignominious defeat – Shot on ORWO N74 plus at EI...
Ignominious defeat
Shot on ORWO N74 plus at EI 400
Black and white negative film in 35mm format
Development notes
Rodinal: 1+100, 21°C/70°F, 60:00 (N)
No presoak, 1-minute initial agitation, 3 inversions/ 30 minutes, normal stop/fix/rinse
Photography: Load bearing – Shot on Lomography Earl Grey BW 400...
Load bearing
Shot on Lomography Lady Grey BW 400 at EI 1600.
Black and white negative film in 35mm format.
Push processed two stops.
Development notes:
Kodak HC-110: 1+47(E), 21°C/70°F, 06:00 (N+2)
No presoak, 1-minute initial agitation
Photography: The moon in her hands – Shot on Kosmo Foto...
The moon in her hands
Shot on Kosmo Foto Mono 100 at EI 100.
Black and white negative film in 35mm format
Photography: SHOX – Shot on Kosmo Foto Mono 100 at EI...
SHOX
Shot on Kosmo Foto Mono 100 at EI 100.
Black and white negative film in 35mm format.
Photography: Cosy corner – Shot on Kosmo Foto Mono 100 at...
Cosy corner
Shot on Kosmo Foto Mono 100 at EI 100.
Black and white negative film in 35mm format.
Photography: Mud guard – Shot on Kosmo Foto Mono 100 at...
Mudguard
Shot on Kosmo Foto Mono 100 at EI 100
Black and white negative film in 35mm format
Photography: Red and green should never be seen – Shot on...
Red and green should never be seen
Shot on Lomography F²/400 at EI 400
Color negative film in 35mm format
Gear review: the Peak Design Slide Lite (v2)
At the end of 2017 the folks over at Peak Design were kind enough to send me the latest version (v2) of their Slide Lite camera strap to try out.
Photography: Jägermeister – Shot on Kodak BW print film 2302 (35mm)
Jägermeister
Shot on Kodak Black and White Print Film 2302 at EI 6
Black and white negative film in 35mm format
Contax AX / Hasselblad Planar F 80mm f/2.8
