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Below is a perfect example of old plus new… the new Lomo Fuji Instax Mini back, which is designed to fit the new Lomo Diana F+ (nice but a bit too sharp for my taste)… but with a bit of work (about 2 hours) it fits the vintage Diana Camera and Diana clone cameras perfectly and has a resulting look and feel that is amazing!!… more on that soon.
Both sample videos below were recorded using 720 at 60 fps with the internal microphone.
Link to Information on Kodak Zi8
Note: The video you are watching was recorded in HD but wordpress.com does not support HD video so the file you are watching is of a reduced quality.
This last week at our studio Indian Hill Imageworks was a bit crazy so articles on the Kodak Zi8 and the multi part article/ video on Instant films will be released this next week… I am currently in NYC for a few days so stay tuned!
Viva la Revolution- Stephen
I’m about to start an extensive test of the new Kodak Zi8 which is due out next month. From my first tests this is a huge improvement on the Zi6 and perfect for my video recordings here on FR. One feature I love is the mic input with adjustable record level… this is huge as most internal mics are Mono and a bit noisy to say the least… so I got a little carried away.
Here is the rig I made using existing parts- a nice setup as I get a 90 degree and 120 degree stereo recording that when matched to the visual is a nice small package. My more in-depth review will be in a week or two but all videos from here on will be recorded on this setup… with and without the rather (ahem) phallic mic.
Viva la Revolution- Stephen
Click on the Audio Blog logo to listen to a 4 minute introduction on Instant Photography (Polaroid and Fuji instant films) and the hybrid workflow. This post is an introduction to the upcoming multi part video series here on Figital Revolution so stay tuned.
Artwork Links mentioned in Audio….
Plus- stay tuned for my newest artworks made using instant materials to released later this fall. The show at Indian Hill Imageworks is tentatively scheduled to open on October 3, 2009… more information on that soon as well!
Viva la Revolution- Stephen
Ok, so lets put everything together and start processing some film. First, be sure to listen/ watch Part 1 and Part 2 prior to this post as there is important information in those posts not covered here. Then click on the Audio Blog Logo to hear an 11 minute summary of tests- what worked and what didn’t- and my thoughts on successful stand development.
Recipes described in the Audio Portion of this post:
Process as described for 3 Hours. You can cut this in half for smaller tanks.
Process as described for 1 – 1.5 hours. You can cut this in half for smaller tanks.
You can use the recipes above for many films… I’d suggest the TMY-2 Reciepe for 2 hours with films such as TX, Delta 100, Delta 400 and HP5… do a test at 2 hours and then one at 3 hours to see what works best for you!
Source for additional Information and example images (good book to buy!):
Iridescent Light Book by Michael Axel
Thanks also to Carlo Chiopris for his thoughts/ valuable information when I was starting this process:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cchiopris/sets/72157610266094791/
The Unblinking Eye Article: Appreciating Rodinal by Ed Buffaloe
Viva la Revolution- Stephen
In this second installment on Stand Development I will outline some basic equipment needed, proper agitation techniques and other necessary processing information…
Stay tuned for the Part 3 in a few days!
Viva la Revolution- Stephen
This is part one in a multi-part article on stand development and semi-stand development (BW) for the purposes of scanning. I have been spending much time looking at different dilutions, different agitation techniques, different recipies and I have come up with a good working solution for my tested films that produces perfect results every time.
To listen to the audioblog portion of this post … just click on the Audio Logo.
Many of you know I really like Diafine Developer (I have written several articles here on its fantastic qualities for scanning)… the techniques I am about to outline have many of the advantages of Diafine but with finer grain and better highlight separation.
Before we get started, here is a shopping list if you want to try this technique for yourself:
Film: Fuji Acros or Kodak TMY-2 (New TMAX 400)
R09 “One Shot” Developer (Rodinal Replacement)
Kodak Xtol Developer
Ascorbic Acid
Borax
Or you can use 20 Mule Team Borax found at most Supermarkets.
Distilled Water (a few gallons)
Plus you will need, of course, your standard darkroom chems: stop bath, fixer, and hypo.
Stay tuned for Part 2 in two days!
Viva la Revolution- Stephen
Ethical Note: I do not endorse any vendor of photographic material over another. The links provided above are just an easy source to find the materials needed but by no means are the best or only source.
This audioblog focuses on cameras that span generations and what a family camera can mean… but is this inheritability the exclusive province of the analog camera? Give a listen.
That’s right! The FR is now at over 250,000 hits and I am busy working on several new articles to include:
1. Film selection for Pinhole Photography
2. How to Talk to Your Printer
3. Rodinal Standing Development and TMY-2
4. How Small is Your Tripod
5. The Zero Image 612F and Zero Image 2000 Camera Hands On Review
Plus a rant or two… or three…
I am traveling the next few days so stay tuned!!!
Viva la Revolution-
Stephen
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