SansSuit 1 #1 February 28, 2012 Here are some excellent WW II pictures made from 4x5 Kodachrome transparencies. Great pictures with great detail. WWII production photosPeace, -Dawson. http://www.SansSuit.com The Society for the Advancement of Naked Skydiving Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 52 #2 February 28, 2012 Amazing photos, thanks! The quality of that much area of neg is amazing. I don't think it got better until digital cameras (of good quality) came into use. And then, the color quality of Kodachrome is truly incredible; better than real life. eta: these are actually slides, which accounts for the incredible quality, both in clarity and color.lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #3 February 28, 2012 That is ridiculous. It looks like they were recreated using todays camerasMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loch1957 0 #4 February 28, 2012 Gorgeous photos, may be because I'm old but those girls working on engines is kinda hot.Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Don 0 #5 February 28, 2012 QuoteThat is ridiculous. It looks like they were recreated using todays cameras What makes you think that? Please explain.I am NOT being loud. I'm being enthusiastic! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #6 February 28, 2012 The vibrant color and detail is not what I would expect from 70 yr old pictures.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,998 #7 February 28, 2012 >The vibrant color and detail is not what I would expect from 70 yr old pictures. You'd be amazed at what good film cameras can do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #8 February 28, 2012 Quote The vibrant color and detail is not what I would expect from 70 yr old pictures. Well maintained Slide film is awesome for colour saturation. and 4x5 cameras capture a lot of detailYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Don 0 #9 February 28, 2012 You underestimate Kodachrome .I am NOT being loud. I'm being enthusiastic! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #10 February 28, 2012 Buckin' rivets on a C-47... ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #11 February 28, 2012 Quote Quote The vibrant color and detail is not what I would expect from 70 yr old pictures. Well maintained Slide film is awesome for colour saturation. and 4x5 cameras capture a lot of detail 'Chrome goes well beyond "slide" film though. Completely unique processing. 'Crome 25 is probably responsible for more cover shots on more magazines than anything in the history of photography so far and probably will continue to be for at least a couple of decades even though it's no longer made or can be processed. Yes, THAT much use. I'd estimate upwards of 90% of all high quality magazine photographs ever taken were taken on Kodachrome 25 or 64. Truly magical in terms of the way it dealt with color.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluskidave 0 #12 February 28, 2012 almost felt like I needed to grab my 3-d glasses! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theplummeter 15 #13 February 28, 2012 My brother is a professional photographer. While the overwhelming majority of pros have switched to digital, he is one of the few who still uses and develops his own stuff using medium format specialty film. It puts 17mp and photoshop to shame every time, especially with filters, lens setup, and overexposing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #14 February 28, 2012 QuoteMy brother is a professional photographer. While the overwhelming majority of pros have switched to digital, he is one of the few who still uses and develops his own stuff using medium format specialty film. It puts 17mp and photoshop to shame every time, especially with filters, lens setup, and overexposing. Medium format? Yeah, I've got a 16X20 photograph of the New Jersey State Record 101 Way from 1999 that was shot with a medium format. I was shocked at the detail that I could see. You could identify rigs by their styles (that's a Racer, the next one over is a Vector III, etc). It was amazing."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #15 February 28, 2012 Quote Quote My brother is a professional photographer. While the overwhelming majority of pros have switched to digital, he is one of the few who still uses and develops his own stuff using medium format specialty film. It puts 17mp and photoshop to shame every time, especially with filters, lens setup, and overexposing. Medium format? Yeah, I've got a 16X20 photograph of the New Jersey State Record 101 Way from 1999 that was shot with a medium format. I was shocked at the detail that I could see. You could identify rigs by their styles (that's a Racer, the next one over is a Vector III, etc). It was amazing. Hi end pros. dont even use medium format much, 645 is what I used for years, I also have an old 6x9. I would love the resources for an 8x10You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Divinfool 0 #16 February 28, 2012 Wow...incredible photos. I love that era of America...everyone knew the goal and would do anything to attain it... because of that mentality, America became great.Fear is the thief of dreams..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
