Dave,
Good lesson to learn. I learned my safely in my lap.
The trick to Portra NC is that it is supposed to be somewhat subdued
to hold the contrast across black and white. Some people prefer it a
bit more contrasty so will overexpose it as you have. Most people I
have heard shoot it at 320 for an overall good compromise.
Action shots - my rule of thumb is shoot everything that you can with
the 67. You will quickly figure out what doesn't work well for you.
Other than noise and choice of lenses, I can shoot my 67II about
anywhere I can shoot the MX. Timing is the trick, but is somewhat
learned as you become familiar with the camera.
For me, the fewer frames and cost per frame make me plan better what I
am shooting.
HTH,
Bruce
Tuesday, June 3, 2003, 7:00:06 PM, you wrote:
bcin> Hi All.
bcin> Lesson 1:
bcin> Look at Ebay prior to ordering straps from local store.
bcin> Lesson 2:
bcin> Make Damn sure the release lugs on the camera bottom are
bcin> in the proper locked position and spools snug.(don't ask why i know now.lol)
bcin> Chromes look nicer than Negs,but negs are not bad at all. Still need to do a
bcin> roll of B&W for inspection.
bcin> BTW the roll of Portra 400NC that i shot the first few at 160....Those ones look
bcin> a lot cripser/contrasty than when i went back to 400.(can really see it when
viewing
bcin> negs side by each)So now i might just shoot this stuff at 160 -200 from now on.
bcin> Anyone try action shots with their 6x7 or is the slightly slower mirror movement
bcin> (than a 35mm)to much for a good stop action shot.???Just curious,but i'd be
worried the
bcin> 'slap'
bcin> would freak out a green horse,as i'd have to get pretty close until i get a
135,165 or 200
bcin> lens .
bcin> Dave
