23-04-19
I had the Olympus OM2sp CLA’d a few months back but after using it I noticed the selector lever for the exposure modes was loose and getting looser. So I sent the camera back and they adjusted it foc, and it’s now working as it should. Took it with me to Dams Spinney last week loaded with Ilford SFX 200 (expired 2009) with just one lens a Vivitar 19mm wide angle with a Red 25A filter attached to try and bring out some infrared effects, because the film was so expired I wasn’t sure what I would get. Developed the film in D76 stock solution and was pleasantly surprised by the results, good job as I have another 2 rolls in the egg compartment of the refrigerator.
New Growth
Fallen
Stand
Atmosphere
Next time I use this film I’ll try an R72 filter to get more of an infrared look. Really enjoyed using the Oly OM2sp, it has a lovely big viewfinder and spot metering, which I used for most of the film to help with the tricky lighting in the spinney. And best of all the negatives were really clean, I filtered all the chemicals before pouring into the developing tank and added a little bit of IPA (not beer) isopropyl alcohol to the final rinse.
An OM2sp and an IPA is not that bad combination. It’s good to see another OM2sp back on duty 😉
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I really enjoy using the camera, It has a great viewfinder and the metering is good.
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I love the infrared quality of these images too! Hats off to you for (a) being willing to experiment, and (b) having such expertise in the darkroom. Can’t wait to see what other goodies your egg compartment might yield. 🙂
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Thank you Heide, now I’m retired experimenting with film keeps my brain active. I also have some interesting film in the butter compartment 🙂
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Fine compositions here. I particularly like Fallen and Atmosphere.
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Very nice pictures!
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Thank you MB, It was a great day out.
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