Old Train Depot

[James Hendrix]

Old train depot in St. Joseph, MO.
Camera: Shen-Hao 6x17 view camera
Lens: Fuji SW 90mm
Film: Kodak Tri-Max 400

 

[Ben Egbert]

I really like this, a nice b&w with a classic look. Did you try any perspective control? Not that it does not work as is, but just curious.

 

[James Hendrix]

I really like this, a nice b&w with a classic look. Did you try any perspective control? Not that it does not work as is, but just curious.

No. I was testing out the camera, lens and my light meter app. I didn't make any adjustments on the view camera. As I was about to finish up, the local police paid me a visit to see why my car was parked in an abandoned area. Not the first time I've had visits by the local law enforcement.

 

[AlanLichty]

Nice result for "just testing". Have you had the camera long? Sounds like an interesting option for panorama shots.

 

[JimFox]

Hey James, it sounds like @David S would enjoy your experience. He is always getting confronted by police while he is out shooting.

This is pretty cool looking, I like the B&W feel.

Check out the Film forum, we are having an event for National Camera Day on June 29th and you could have some things to contribute to that if you would like.

 

[David S]

No. I was testing out the camera, lens and my light meter app. I didn't make any adjustments on the view camera. As I was about to finish up, the local police paid me a visit to see why my car was parked in an abandoned area. Not the first time I've had visits by the local law enforcement.

Welcome to the club! Happens to me all the time near the port of Los Angeles... I tell them to get lost most the time if they are acting like tyrants. Sometimes they are nice..

 

[James Hendrix]

Nice result for "just testing". Have you had the camera long? Sounds like an interesting option for panorama shots.

I bought the camera last fall right before a 10 day road trip to Southern California. I searched for a used one for a little over three years. Finally found this one. A new one is $2,950 for just the body and I wasn't about to pay that much. As I had a second stroke last month it's going to be on the shelf for awhile before I get enough strength back to use it. Life happens!

 

[James Hendrix]

Welcome to the club! Happens to me all the time near the port of Los Angeles... I tell them to get lost most the time if they are acting like tyrants. Sometimes they are nice..

I lived out there in the 80s. Is the port of Los Angles next to Long Beach? Been to long for my mind. There use to be a small German area in that area and I tried to find it when I was there last fall but could not remember how to get there. I use to go there for lunch and watch the ships come in/out.

 

[James Hendrix]

Hey James, it sounds like @David S would enjoy your experience. He is always getting confronted by police while he is out shooting.

This is pretty cool looking, I like the B&W feel.

Check out the Film forum, we are having an event for National Camera Day on June 29th and you could have some things to contribute to that if you would like.

Thanks - heading to the Film forum to check it out