Author Topic: FW UK Large Format Meetup - Kent 7.01.12 (Read 10175 times)

LT · « **on:** December 31, 2011, 09:04:21 AM »

Hi All - can we have a roll call of those who are able to come down to Kent on Saturday 7th for our LF (and smaller appendages) camera meet-up? I'm going to sort out our lunch stop on Monday so need a rough head count. Thanks.

To jog your memory:

Itinerary as follows:

1. Park up in Eastern Esplanade, Broadstairs, Kent (Approximately CT10 1DU) at 10:00 am, walk down to beach and along to Viking Bay, take pics, chat, wander, then back to cars.

2. Stop at pub for lunch (not decided which yet - will do soon)

3. Go to the Monks Granary at Standard Quay Faversham (ME13 7BS), have a wander around the Iron Wharf Boat yard and up/ around the creek.

Looking forward to it immensely.

Sandeha Lynch · « **Reply #1 on:** December 31, 2011, 10:43:46 AM »

Leon, after so much rain here I have to say I'm a 'tentative'. If there's some promise of a clear sky that weekend I'll be there.

Paul Mitchell · « **Reply #2 on:** December 31, 2011, 11:52:26 AM »

Count me in still

Paul

Late Developer · « **Reply #3 on:** December 31, 2011, 12:39:46 PM »

Mrs LD and I will be there. We might also have a friend and keen photographer along (Howard) if he can get the day off work.

Will the day's proceedings will go ahead irrespective of the weather conditions? If so, I'll bring a selection of kit as for me as a newbie, trying to become familiar with "new" LF kit is a rain / windstorm might be a bit too much of an ask.....

The 10 day forecast (as at 31/12) on www.uk.weather.com suggests cloudy, max 8 degrees Celsius, wind from the west with a 20% change of rain. Here's hoping they've got that right.

LT · « **Reply #4 on:** December 31, 2011, 02:37:20 PM »

Paul J. - Provided the forecast on Thursday doesn't show torrential rain, I think we should brave it. The Isle of Thanet always seems to have its own microclimate anyway.

Phil Bebbington · « **Reply #5 on:** December 31, 2011, 03:17:35 PM »

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I'll bring a selection of kit as for me as a newbie, trying to become familiar with "new" LF kit is a rain / windstorm might be a bit too much of an ask.....

I'm with you Paul - although, I'm sure Leon will be cracking the whip! I haven't even got a bag yet! I may have to improvise. Bugger, it all creeps up on you doesn't it!

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #6 on:** December 31, 2011, 10:52:23 PM »

If I end up having some time free from family obligations I'll be there in a flash. Chances of that coming to pass are slim to remote, but I'll call you, Leon, if it looks likely. For now though, don't include my head in your lunchtime count.

LT · « **Reply #7 on:** January 04, 2012, 07:32:28 PM »

a small but concise meeting it will be then!

I'm struggling to find the time for suitable meal venue research. there are a couple of nice fish and chip restaurants in Broadstairs/ ramsgate. It's not quite a gastropub, but it's always a fave with us. Will that suit a group of Filmwasters?

I think we should save the pub until the end of the shooting day - there's a nice pub just by the boatyard in Faversham, so that will round up the day with a nice pint and chat about our unfeasibly large cameras.

I'm really looking forward to it.

edit: Met office are suggesting a light cloud, no rain, good visibility and middy gusty breezes - 10 deg C for saturday - not ideal, but should be ok.

Phil Bebbington · « **Reply #8 on:** January 04, 2012, 10:41:29 PM »

The day sounds perfect!

I'm excited.

Late Developer · « **Reply #9 on:** January 05, 2012, 08:23:36 AM »

No finer lunch than fish and chips when by the sea. The sit down and eat them with a hot mug of tea option is also spot on as we might need a warm up by then.

Can't wait. Will aim to be at the car park in good time for a 10 o'clock kick off.

Sandeha Lynch · « **Reply #10 on:** January 05, 2012, 08:33:50 AM »

I'll have to pass this one. Although the weather does look reasonable for a long drive, I have two extra bits of work to get done in the next couple of days.

Annoyed ... but perhaps in the springtime.

LT · « **Reply #11 on:** January 05, 2012, 09:10:02 AM »

Sorry you can't make it Sandeha. Maybe next time we'll all come to Wales.

Paul Mitchell · « **Reply #12 on:** January 05, 2012, 09:50:43 AM »

Can't think of anything better than chish & fips for lunch... quick and easy which leaves more time for photos during a very short day.

Paul

sapata · « **Reply #13 on:** January 06, 2012, 01:50:18 AM »

I won't be able to make either... hope you guys enjoy the day out

LT · « **Reply #14 on:** January 08, 2012, 09:43:13 AM »

Sorry you couldnt make it Mauricio. It was a great day - excellent company, superb weather, wonderful location and fish & chips. Highlights coming to a podcast near you very soon.

Where we going next time?

LT · « **Reply #15 on:** January 08, 2012, 09:46:07 AM »

for clarity - we had:

Leon with Shen hao

Paul & Lara J with Wista (and assorted others)

Paul M and with Chamonix (and assorted others)

Phil with Linhof.

Apart from 1 rather obnoxious Thanetian local deciding to provoke a reaction by walking in front of our shots, it was a really good day.

stevesegz · « **Reply #16 on:** January 08, 2012, 09:49:20 AM »

Sorry couldn't make it, would really liked to have come but child care prevented. Glad to hear you had a good day! will look forward to seeing the results and the Podcast.
Steve

Sandeha Lynch · « **Reply #17 on:** January 08, 2012, 11:07:31 AM »

I was envious of your final weather forecast over there so I made it down to a local beach yesterday with my mini LF. Five minutes of sun.

There will have to be another.

Wensleydale Blue · « **Reply #18 on:** January 08, 2012, 11:17:46 AM »

Sounds like you had a great day - looking forward to the Podcast

Phil Bebbington · « **Reply #19 on:** January 08, 2012, 01:35:38 PM »

The weather was indeed beautiful! Good company, good conversation, fish and chips and photography - perfect!

LT · « **Reply #20 on:** January 08, 2012, 02:15:28 PM »

it was great - my first lot of negs are drying. Look good so far.

Late Developer · « **Reply #21 on:** January 08, 2012, 02:51:17 PM »

Lara and I thoroughly enjoyed the day, so thanks to Leon, Paul M and Phil.

I also picked up some useful hints and tips from Leon, Paul and Phil. The one thing that really dawned on me, though, is that more than any other format I've used so far, getting proficient at LF will take a lot of time and practice. So, I'm going to be setting up the rig in the kitchen and trying out all the camera movements so that I'm a bit more familiar with them "in the field".

Taking a meter reading first (only for the light to have changed completely at the point when you want to hit the "go" button), not taking out the dark slide before hitting the shutter, taking it out when the shutter is wide open and forgetting to mark which film holders / side of film holders have been exposed are but a few of the comedy moments in my, so far, brief foray into LF photography.

Being really well organised and getting one's own routine is critical. Here's a scan of a Polaroid Type 52 (expired 2006) shot I took yesterday. Okay, it's not the Mona Lisa but I was pleased to see a result on the day.

Paul Mitchell · « **Reply #22 on:** January 08, 2012, 02:59:36 PM »

It was a grand day out indeed and thank you to Lara, Paul, Phil & Leon for such great company.

Paul

Skorj · « **Reply #23 on:** January 08, 2012, 03:18:18 PM »

Sounds like a perfect day indeed! I hope to join one day again soon... Skj.

astrobeck · « **Reply #24 on:** January 08, 2012, 04:18:35 PM »

Yes, Hope to join one someday myself.
I'll get my hubby to bring his Toyo! He's pretty good with it!

LT · « **Reply #25 on:** January 08, 2012, 06:39:00 PM »

You'd both be more than welcome Skj & Becky.

some pics from the weekend:

All Shen Hao, Schneider 150mm, Adox chs 100 in Pyrocat HD

Phil Bebbington · « **Reply #26 on:** January 08, 2012, 06:43:53 PM »

Beautiful, Leon.

Was I there?

Where's that woman trying to spoil our shots?

LT · « **Reply #27 on:** January 08, 2012, 07:06:52 PM »

thanks Phil - she was in this shot! Just goes to show that her plan to sabotage our shots was sabotaged in return

Phil Bebbington · « **Reply #28 on:** January 08, 2012, 07:08:21 PM »

If only she realised that she needed to stay still longer!

astrobeck · « **Reply #29 on:** January 08, 2012, 07:24:28 PM »

Quote from: Phil Bebbington on January 08, 2012, 07:08:21 PM

If only she realised that she needed to stay still longer!

Wow!
Stunning work!

I get a few trying to sabotage my pinhole shots sometimes. They never stand still though.

Can't wait to see the rest of the days stuff!!!!
You guys are rockin LF.

sapata · « **Reply #30 on:** January 08, 2012, 09:29:33 PM »

Quote from: leon taylor on January 08, 2012, 09:43:13 AM

Sorry you couldnt make it Mauricio. It was a great day - excellent company, superb weather, wonderful location and fish & chips. Highlights coming to a podcast near you very soon.

Where we going next time?

It looks like you guys had a really good time!

Leon, the pictures are fantastic ! the fisrt shot is my favourite...

Phil Bebbington · « **Reply #31 on:** January 08, 2012, 11:51:39 PM »

Linhof Technika - Fuji FP-100c45

There is a long road ahead before I get anything I might be happy with, but, it was the best fun!

astrobeck · « **Reply #32 on:** January 09, 2012, 12:22:33 AM »

Phil, that's a smashing start with the Linhof.

sapata · « **Reply #33 on:** January 09, 2012, 12:33:31 AM »

Quote from: astrobeck on January 09, 2012, 12:22:33 AM

Phil, that's a smashing start with the Linhof.

I second that...

Paul Mitchell · « **Reply #34 on:** January 09, 2012, 09:21:36 AM »

You guys are far too quick for me... expect mine in a few weeks perhaps when I've had the chance to do some developing.

Leon - The first has to be my favourite... I wonder if the interloper will appear on my shot?

Phil - A great use of shallow DOF and the scan has certainly enhanced the colour

Paul

Wensleydale Blue · « **Reply #35 on:** January 09, 2012, 09:09:07 PM »

Wow - so this is instant photography?

G

Late Developer · « **Reply #36 on:** January 14, 2012, 01:23:56 AM »

Some general views of Faversham Quayside taken with my Rolleiflex on XP2 Super. One is Phil getting to grips with his new tool.

Paul Mitchell · « **Reply #37 on:** January 22, 2012, 12:28:21 PM »

Here's my LF efforts at last... still have some pinholes to scan

A similar composition to Leon's but I had the interloper!
Chamonix 045N-1 and Fuji Acros

Taken just a few yards away but looking up to the main promenade
Chamonix 045N-1 and Fuji Velvia

Paul

This-is-damion · « **Reply #38 on:** January 22, 2012, 12:50:11 PM »

Wow. Some amazing pictures here.

I think the interloper might add a little something!

LT · « **Reply #39 on:** January 22, 2012, 01:04:40 PM »

superb stuff Paul(s).

I think the girl does add a certain amount of Thanet charm to the shot.

Paul Mitchell · « **Reply #40 on:** January 22, 2012, 01:19:25 PM »

Cheers Leon

Reminds me of the Ian Dury lyrics...

I'd rendez-vous with Janet
Quite near the Isle of Thanet
She looked more like a gannet
She wasn't half a prannet

Late Developer · « **Reply #41 on:** January 22, 2012, 01:47:21 PM »

@Paul Mitchell.

Well, well, I didn't have you down as an Ian Dury aficionado..!!

Despite wanting to take her out of shot with a half brick at the time, I actually like the one with the ghostly "prannet" in-shot. It could be a very good album cover....

Phil Bebbington · « **Reply #42 on:** February 05, 2012, 09:50:24 AM »

One of the most successfully exposed shots form the day! The lens has now been away for fixing and sounds sweet!

Nigel · « **Reply #43 on:** February 05, 2012, 10:20:53 AM »

Quote

Wow. Some amazing pictures here.

I think the interloper might add a little something!

Controversially, I love the interloper. I wonder how long the exposure was and how long she stood there for?

Paul Mitchell · « **Reply #44 on:** February 05, 2012, 01:48:46 PM »

Really like the composition Phil... I found that part of the beach a bit busy so thumbs up for picking something out.

Nigel - I was using a 10 stop ND so it was about 5 minutes... our interloper was there for 3 of them!