I enjoy the challenges of shooting in the zoo. The snow leopards are good models, but their enclosure is very dark. I am shooting Kodak 400 BW (C-41) and using a 135mm Mamiya-Sekor with a 2x telextender. With that combination, I have the lens wide-open and the shutter on the Pentax is at 100 or 250 handheld. Pretty much on the edge of what is possible. I've thought about using one of the 1600-speed films, but none of the results I've seen have the fine grain and tonal qualities that I like in the 400-speed C-41 b&w.
I really like b&w film for zoo shooting and am a little surprised to find that almost nobody in the many Flickr zoo groups are using it. Sign of the times, I guess.
Very expressive portraits. I think that the second one is outstanding.
ReplyDeleteLOVE your zoo shots!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy the challenges of shooting in the zoo. The snow leopards are good models, but their enclosure is very dark. I am shooting Kodak 400 BW (C-41) and using a 135mm Mamiya-Sekor with a 2x telextender. With that combination, I have the lens wide-open and the shutter on the Pentax is at 100 or 250 handheld. Pretty much on the edge of what is possible. I've thought about using one of the 1600-speed films, but none of the results I've seen have the fine grain and tonal qualities that I like in the 400-speed C-41 b&w.
ReplyDeleteI really like b&w film for zoo shooting and am a little surprised to find that almost nobody in the many Flickr zoo groups are using it. Sign of the times, I guess.