35mm or not 35mm, that’s the question. After experiencing the pretty stiff prices of 120mm film and its development, I am considering the 35mm back. I know it is possible to mod the Diana yourself to make it shoot 35mm, but the problem is rewinding the film (which has to be done in a changing bag or a darkroom, neither of which I have).
The 35mm back costs about 45 Euro (60 USD), and allows you to use 35mm in the Diana with different available image formats. I must say my favourite format is the square with exposed sprocket holes, it looks amazing (check the pictures below). With the 35mm back, I am thinking to just get the film developed into negatives, then use a scanner that can scan negatives. I’ll go to a lab today to check the prices for just developing into negatives.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
35mm or 120mm??
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You know what.. maybe I have to give the 35mm back another go, but I was very, very disappointed in the photos that it produced on my Diana.
ReplyDeleteI have no idea if anyone else had the same problems, it seemed to need even more light than normal one exposure down. I suggest using at least 400iso.