tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31524344.post116595615632218463..comments2023-10-25T04:20:41.697-07:00Comments on severin koller photoblog: sevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05595142889033575860noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31524344.post-1166143842719192092006-12-14T16:50:00.000-08:002006-12-14T16:50:00.000-08:00I dont understand why you would shoot black and wh...I dont understand why you would shoot black and white with and M8, i would only see it as a colour camera. Digital black and white just does not touch on traditional. <BR/><BR/>However the colour output of the M8 is fantastic, look at American Colour by Constantine Manos http://inmotion.magnumphotos.com/essays/color.aspx <BR/><BR/>The shots he shows that he has taken on the M8 make me want one just for that reason.<BR/><BR/>Colour i think digital can do quite well, but black and white it wont ever because it doesnt use silver halides.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31524344.post-1166065967181892752006-12-13T19:12:00.000-08:002006-12-13T19:12:00.000-08:0020 year old or not, you run rings around many olde...20 year old or not, you run rings around many older people when it comes to photography. as in: the act of "making photos". not "making images". so please: stay like that.<BR/><BR/>as for the m8vsfilm debate: not buying into it. the whole thing is a marketing exercise. digital serves one purpose, film another.<BR/><BR/>people use the tool that is adequate for their needs. so-called "pros" use digital for one reason alone: time to market. that is what's important to them, so they should do so.<BR/><BR/>any1 interested in the art of photography doesn't give a flying fuck about "time to market". and should probably give film a try: it's still the best way of registering a b&w image. <BR/><BR/>I contend that it is also with colour, but I understand there are many who disagree. the important thing is that both you and I and anyone else can continue to be able to express ourselves whichever way we fucking like.<BR/><BR/>enough 4-letter wording, off the soap box.Noonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07694829378563989648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31524344.post-1166042199152556032006-12-13T12:36:00.000-08:002006-12-13T12:36:00.000-08:00nice rant...thanks for the info about Leicashop, I...nice rant...thanks for the info about Leicashop, I was going to order an M from there but f*ck that now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31524344.post-1166027610092867672006-12-13T08:33:00.000-08:002006-12-13T08:33:00.000-08:00@adamkozlowski"the M8 files will look better than ...@adamkozlowski<BR/><BR/>"the M8 files will look better than negscans" ... why does everybody thought that those m8 photos from chris were his regular film scans then??? <BR/><BR/>and look at http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/44645328/ ... do you seriously find it better than any sucky negscans! I DON'T! (look at the hair!)<BR/><BR/>I'd rather have one M7 than 100 M8!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31524344.post-1166027575244309452006-12-13T08:32:00.000-08:002006-12-13T08:32:00.000-08:00Poeh, I always keep wondering why you still care a...Poeh, I always keep wondering why you still care and put so much energy in this ranting. Not that I (dis)agree, I just can't be bothered. <BR/><BR/>Anwyways... Really dig the last shot. Hard to get decent expressions when someone is talking. Or well, for me it is anyway (got a 'flattering' one of you :D).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31524344.post-1166023817357383742006-12-13T07:30:00.000-08:002006-12-13T07:30:00.000-08:00da hör ich ein bißchen coxi raus..aber ich weiß ja...da hör ich ein bißchen coxi raus..<BR/>aber ich weiß ja, dass in dieser harten filmdose ein weicher kern steckt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31524344.post-1166014606266791092006-12-13T04:56:00.000-08:002006-12-13T04:56:00.000-08:00The last photo of the girl is a pretty damn good. ...The last photo of the girl is a pretty damn good. Makes a good print I'm sure.<BR/><BR/>I used 30 minutes to write a nice essay here, but decided to delete it, as I know there's a hint of sarcasm in your writings. And I don't want to get all serious and whining. ;)<BR/><BR/>In a nutshell: Perfectionism is good, but sometimes the perfect photo isn't perfect in technical aspects.<BR/><BR/>If a perfect photo even exists.<BR/><BR/>-DrooperAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31524344.post-1165972152100935042006-12-12T17:09:00.000-08:002006-12-12T17:09:00.000-08:00@anonym:"I've been meaning to ask you though, how ...@anonym:<BR/><BR/>"I've been meaning to ask you though, how do you develop tri-x rated at 3200 to look so incredible??"<BR/><BR/>first of all, your lens is responsible for contrast when it's wide open. then exposure must be right on. in my case, i often add 1/2 to 1 ev step to the suggested exposure to add contrast. even if i risk some highlights, i prefer bright midtones to dark ones for prints and i avoid too much grain in the mids.<BR/><BR/>i develop in xtol 1:1 20C° moving 2-3 times every 30 seconds, except i have shot it in rather good light situations, then just 3 times every mintue. 16min for the whole process.<BR/><BR/>that's how i do mine.<BR/><BR/>@luke: i use to meter everytime light situation changes. so when i leave the house, i meter, when i enter the bus, i meter, when the sun comes out again, i meter, at dusk, i meter, in the cafe, i meter... i meter everytime i sense a possibility for a photo. it's very rare that i take a photo without metering beforehand.<BR/><BR/>it's also useful to know the correct metering for special places. i always set my M to f2.8 1/60th when i shoot trix+3 in the subway (train not station) or tram. in the nightbus i set it to 2.4 1/30th... and if it's not correct i change it.. but since mostly there is the same lightsituation, it's spot on.<BR/><BR/>at night on the street i often have f2.0 1/15th and in the dark areas 1/8th... i just know these general settings.<BR/><BR/><BR/>@tome.... dude.. that seriously made me laugh :D<BR/><BR/><BR/>@zeitgeist... i know enought about your mother.. so shut the fuck up !sevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05595142889033575860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31524344.post-1165966959798182332006-12-12T15:42:00.000-08:002006-12-12T15:42:00.000-08:00and i add,i've heard you can shake the m8 before y...and i add,<BR/><BR/>i've heard you can shake the m8 before you download the files to change grain and contrast...<BR/><BR/>and i suppose they are selling the tmax-sensor, the trix-sensor, the delta-sensor...<BR/><BR/>then they have the xtol-USB, the d76-USB, the rodinal-USB, the pirogalol-USB, the selenium-USB...<BR/><BR/>not to forget a special pc in the shape of an enlarger that allows you to burn and dodge and play with contrast the silky way and print in fiber...Tomé Duartehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419615726146720991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31524344.post-1165964574842431512006-12-12T15:02:00.000-08:002006-12-12T15:02:00.000-08:00Agree on the film. It's why i've movd back from di...Agree on the film. It's why i've movd back from digital to film.<BR/><BR/>Not that you care but I just bought my first M6. It's taken me 2 months of saving up, but I finally fucking got it. Just need a couple of lenses for it now. Getting a 50mm f/2 'cron first and then a 35mm f/2 'cron. Then I'll see where I can go from there.<BR/><BR/>Hope I develop half the eye for photographs you have.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31524344.post-1165963042840823072006-12-12T14:37:00.000-08:002006-12-12T14:37:00.000-08:00"strangely happy" i bet the driver was drunk:)"strangely happy" <BR/><BR/>i bet the driver was drunk:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31524344.post-1165962709962992042006-12-12T14:31:00.000-08:002006-12-12T14:31:00.000-08:00Of course, I could add that a photo is never done ...Of course, I could add that a photo is never done until you've rendered it in pencil, but that ignores the beauty of your prints, and that my professors irrationally hate photographic references.John Hupphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12161907433685474890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31524344.post-1165962621787842252006-12-12T14:30:00.000-08:002006-12-12T14:30:00.000-08:00half stops, correct exposure etc... Are you trying...half stops, correct exposure etc... Are you trying to tell me you zone expose your street photos.... Cos that would be pro....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31524344.post-1165961847855283372006-12-12T14:17:00.000-08:002006-12-12T14:17:00.000-08:00"wonder how many of you know how important the abs..."wonder how many of you know how important the absolute correct exposure is ? i wonder if you care about half-f stops and shit.. i really do. no wonder that mr.gilads photos look like catpuke when he exposes everything afterwards in photoshop. most of you do that i assume..<BR/><BR/>please, try to print. try to develop yourself. are you intrested in learning to take photos ? well, do it all yourself. the moment you suffer hours on a print because of a horribly exposed photo or blowzy developed negative, you know what i'm speaking of."<BR/><BR/>im trying to develop my own film, im going to see if i can use an enlarger tommorrow, ive been on the kodak website and printed out all the info i need to develop tmax, and then im off, no teacher or anything to help me or guide me, and no i dont know correct exposure but i try, so i need help every once in a while i might ask you, because you seem to be the only one, that actually knows what hes doing, hope you dont mind <BR/><BR/>A.Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11479988449940427132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31524344.post-1165960446948009782006-12-12T13:54:00.000-08:002006-12-12T13:54:00.000-08:00I love your work man, your pictures are continuall...I love your work man, your pictures are continually amazing and truly inspiring. since i found this blog it has given me a renewed respect for street photography.<BR/><BR/>I've been meaning to ask you though, how do you develop tri-x rated at 3200 to look so incredible?? And do you use the M6 internal meter alot or just meter based on your experience??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31524344.post-1165959037234493742006-12-12T13:30:00.000-08:002006-12-12T13:30:00.000-08:00I've also read all those comments to his M8 photo ...I've also read all those comments to his M8 photo like 10 minutes ago... and I had the EXACT same reaction as you...!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31524344.post-1165957383377993912006-12-12T13:03:00.000-08:002006-12-12T13:03:00.000-08:00i talk about b/w and you talk about hollywood.:Pi talk about b/w and you talk about hollywood.<BR/><BR/>:Psevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05595142889033575860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31524344.post-1165957233332142562006-12-12T13:00:00.000-08:002006-12-12T13:00:00.000-08:00you're still a 20 year old art student, mate.come ...you're still a 20 year old art student, mate.<BR/><BR/>come to the real world! ;)<BR/><BR/>then you'll see.<BR/><BR/>sometimes you're really a dick; but you know that! ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com