Topic: polaroid .... self portrait

[duncanwong]

SETTING
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hasselblad 500c/m + Planar 80mm F2.8 + grip + NPC MF-1 polaroid back
Fuji FP-100C

I am very serious (!) , even find a vintage flash for props,
and search somewhere to find a flash bulb
(un-used, see the blue color, I think it has better visual effect on photo),
then plug in sync cord

inside toilet at home


DATA
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focus = closest 3 feet (face to mirror)
F2.8
1/15 sec 

- first shot .... failed (why ? to explain later)
- second shot .... OK la .... really moves me

[formica]

nice. why did the first shot fail?

             william

[duncanwong]

formica

thank you for feedback

why ? the first shot not done ......... many reason I don't know

1. when loading the pack film into the pack, I removed the black paper, and then open the back again to check = burnt/exposed
2. after shooting, I pull out the film, seems peel off from a not exact direction
3. I see the image showing dark brown circle ?
u can compare 2 photos, and see the brown circle and flash on same position , so it is over burn
smaller circle position like the lens
other area is white (over exposed)

really don't know ...

that night before going to bed, I tidy up all the camera and equipment
very surprise to find the blue flash bulb's glass is cracked with some melting !?

WOOOW .... I am sure it is new before shooting, I recall in first shot I am too nervious in pressing shutter
seem that is some POP sound,
so it means 30 years battery still have power, and burn the flash bulb !

Impossible to imagine !  :-)

just did a summary - Hasselblad 500C/M
http://www.eyescoffee.com/collectcamera/hasselblad500cm

just a sharing !
all comment welcomed 

My classic camera webpage
http://www.eyescoffee.com/collectcamera