Canonet GIII QL Test Roll #2...in B/W

[schrackman]

Ya know, I think I'm in love with this little Canonet! Shot my second test roll but this time using regular ol' Kodak 400 b/w film, and processed again at Wal-Greens 1-hour photo just so I could see how well the Canonet would perform under such conditons. And thus far I like what I see.

These were the best exposed of all my shots, and I tried to get just a little more creative on this roll than the first one (which wasn't creative at all, really). These were all scanned from prints at 406 dpi on an Epson 3170 (still can't find my negative attachment!!!), slight levels adjustments to some photos to match the prints, and a tad of sharpening. Please let me know what you think.

#1 Fox Theater in Banning. My wife and I were standing in line waiting to see the new Pirates of the Carribean movie. To learn more about the history behind the style of architecture of these theaters go here: http://cinematreasures.org/theater.php/2238/.



#2 Sign to the defunct San Gorgonio Inn in Banning. I've been wanting a shot of this sign for a long time but knew it was meant for b/w film!



#3 Driving up Sunset Ave. in Banning toward "the Bench" I spotted this horse and the nice rays coming down upon him.



#4 Another building I've been wanting to shoot for a while but, again, I knew I had to shoot it in b/w film.



#5 Not a very "creative" shot but there's a reason for that (I'll tell you why in a moment). But first, this picture is important because it is of historical significance to the town of Banning. This is the "grotto" that belonged to the St. Boniface School, which was founded in 1890 and was built for the many Indian children who lived on reservations. About all that is left of the school are a few rock foundations and this grotto, which is the best preserved feature of the area. To learn more and see an old picture of the grotto click here: http://americanindian.ucr.edu/refere...tory/boniface/.

Now, the reason I couldn't get the shot I wanted was because right before I clicked the shutter I felt stinging on my legs. I looked down and my legs were covered in red ants!! I must have stepped on their nest. After quickly brushing them off and giving out a few yelps, I aimed and shot and got the heck outta there!!



Last but not least is a picture of a co-worker, Tamara, who also happens to have been the foster child of one of our elderly church members. Again, not creative but I took this picture of her at work for her father. And, just to get an idea of how the Canonet does in terms of portraiture.



Now I can't wait to try out some Tri-X 400 or Fuji Neopan 400 and get them processed right!

[poker]

Very nice Ray! You've inspired me to shoot some black and white tomorrow. I cleaned up the classic Canon tonight. I have a roll of Tri-x but it was been sitting in my bag for a couple years now. I think I'll buy a fresh roll. Have you considered getting the roll scanned directly to CD so you don't have to scan it yourself? That's what I did at Costco with my first test roll.

I passed by Morongo Casino last night and thought of your recent photos of the building. I can't even imagine where you stood.

Once again, very nice....can't wait for more!

(As you can see, I've grown so attached to my Canon FT QL, it has become my avatar )

[schrackman]

Thanks, Eric! Glad you liked these photos.

Say, why didn't you let me know you'd be out this way? We could have met for a few minutes over a Starbuck's Café Mocha Frappuchino! My treat! If you passed by the Casino, you passed by Banning (and me) by just a couple miles! Next time, if you have the extra time, send me a PM and if I can make it we'll get together to get acquainted a bit.

Now go and load that old Tri-X roll and just see what happens. :yesnod:

As for where I took the pictures of the Casino, that would be right in the front of the building, on the road that leads to the parking lot. There's like a little pull off area in the front where I just parked and snapped. One photo, however, was shot from the parking lot itself. There was a cop there who was watching me so I didn't stay too long so as to avoid looking suspicious!

[Old Timer]

Nice! Looks like you got a winner there Ray. I'm a sucker for silhouettes and horse pictures so I have to say that one is my favorite.

[schrackman]

Thanks OT! I knew you'd like the horse picture. I'm thinking of blowing that one up and framing it, and also sending a print to my old boss who has horses herself. It's kinda hard to tell from the jpg image but the print came out very sharp and well exposed. What looks like somewhat hot highlights in the image above is not what is on the print.

I went looking today for Neopan 400 but couldn't find it. They had Tri-X 400 but they also had Ilford PANF 50, 36 exposures. Curiosity got the best of me and I went for the Ilford.

[schrackman]

By the way I have a question...I know I should know this, and I have somewhat of a hunch, but what's gonna happen if I load the Ilford 50 and I adjust the ASA on my camera to 25 rather than match the film's speed?