Recently I have started using Rollei Retro 80s film with an IR 72 filter again, for an infrared look. On a bright sunny day at midday I rate the combo at EI 2, typically shooting a 1/2 second exposure at f/16. Even though this is not a true infrared film stock, I do like the look I get.
I took both images with my Rolleiflex 3.5E3 twinlens reflex. TLR’s and rangefinders are great for infrared work, compared to SLR’s as the IR 72 filter is almost completely opaque to visible light.
Last Saturday I went down to the Beaches, this time with my Sony A7ii camera and Tamron 90mm lens. For a window of a few minutes there was some amazing light!
I am really liking the Canon F-1n I got recently. This was the camera I lusted after as a teen in the 1970’s. Using my 200mm/f4 FD S.S.C. lens. Film was Fomapan 100.
I was in the Beaches again this past weekend, and my lens of choice was my 58mm/f2 Helios 44/2. I love the overall look and swirl of this lens when used wide open!
I continue to love the combination of Ultrafine Xtreme 400 film and Pyrocat-HD developer. It really brings out textures.
Rolleiflex 3.5E3
Ultrafine Xtreme 400 film @ EI 200,
developed in Pyrocat-HD
Wherever you imagine the heart to be is where you will find it.
iPhone 11 Pro Max
I tend to use the clock to manage social distancing. It was very quiet in Kew Gardens around 7:30 this morning.
Voigtlander Bessa R2M, 35mm/f1.7 Ultron lens
Kodak TMax 400 film
Only a few weeks ago, but I feel the only mark of time that matters now is Before and After.
Hasselblad 500CM, 50mm/f4 Distagon lens
Kodak Ektar 100 film
Every year there are a number of art installations at the Toronto Beaches. This is one of two that caught my eye this year.
All images created with my Hasselblad 500CM,
50mm/f4 Zeiss Distagon lens
Kodak Ektar 100 film
My good friend and fellow podcasting host Alex Luyckx recently gave me a roll of Derev Pan 100 film to try out. It is a surveillance film, and has an interesting look! I shot it at The Beaches earlier this summer.
My Third Eye 