15 Wonderful Shots Taken by Using Nikon FM2 Cameras

15 Wonderful Shots Taken by Using Nikon FM2 Cameras

The Nikon FM2 is an advanced semi-professional, interchangeable lens, 35 mm film, single-lens
 reflex (SLR) camera. It was manufactured by Nippon Kogaku K. K. (today Nikon Corporation) in
 Japan from 1982 to 2001. The original camera was released with some incremental
 IMPROVEMENTS (such as a higher flash-sync speed) in 1984 and this later version is
 commonly referred to as the FM2n (for 'new') although both versions are labelled as the FM2
 on the camera body.

The FM2 originally used an advanced Nikon-design, metal-bladed, bearing-mounted,
vertical-travel  focal plane SHUTTER with a (then unheard-of) speed range of 
1 to 1/4000th second plus Bulb,  plus a fast flash X-sync of 1/200th second.

The FM2 is a member of the classic Nikon compact F-series SLRs and was built using the
same material - copper-aluminium-silicon (copper-silumin) alloy - as the earlier Nikon FM

 (introduced in 1977) and FE (1978) cameras. The Nikon FE2 and FA of 1983 also had this
 silumin alloy construction,  along with the limited production Nikon FM3A of 2001, 
although the design of the housing differs from  model to model.

Here's a collection of 15 wonderful shots taken by using Nikon FM2 cameras. You can also find
 more information about Nikon FM2 through Wikipedia page or view much more photos through
 Nikon FM2  Flickr group, a group dedicated to Nikon FM2 (and FM2n) cameras around the world
 to share its  photos and discuss all things camera related.

Maybe an illusion #4 by childishToy*

Subterranean Homesick Alien vii by Can Dagarslani

燕山荘 by deco_o

Violin by mybigbro

I wonder if Santa ever gets bored of this view by Zeb Andrews - Back in October

瞇瞇眼 by 有喵的生活

天際 Star Trail by Clonedbird 克隆鳥 & Iris 艾莉絲

untitled by Ffîon

Garrot by Molly Yun He

untitled by Inese Aleksa

untitled by akimuby

sakura. by 森克

"then again, maybe she will" by jimmay bones

(Golden FIAT 500) by Robbie McIntosh

■ by shinya*

How To Turn a Halloween Pumpkin Into a Pinhole Camera

How To Turn a Halloween Pumpkin Into a Pinhole Camera

Photo by Haiku Garry

Claire O’Neill and Mito Habe-Evans over at NPR’s The Picture Show blog have just posted a fun

experimental project you can try out this halloween: making a pinhole camera out of a pumpkin.

What you’ll need is a pumpkin, aluminum foil, a knife, tape, photo paper, dark spray paint, and
access to a dark room. This would be a fun way to capture photos of trick-or-treaters this
halloween.

Here’s a shot taken with the pumpkin-cam:

To learn how to make your own, check out the post on NPR and watch this fun step-by-step
 video  they made:

(via PetaPixel)

Instant Portrait Film Photography by Denis Peaudeau

Instant Portrait Film Photography by Denis Peaudeau

Denis Peaudeau is a French film photographer, based-in Rennes. He learned black and white
film photography in 2004 and had a chance to process films at home when a friend gave him
his lab  equipment.

"I started using Polaroid in 2006, just before the production stopped: I bought a SX-70 and
some SX-70 Blend films on Unsaleabled website...That's how I've caught the virus of 
instant film, but I  started using Polaroid for portrait photography only 2 years ago." He says.

Denis often shoots everything with his Polaroid but mostly portrait. "Using Polaroid need to be

 patient, to think before shooting because of the price of the film. But that's what I like : "make" 

pictures, instead of "take" pictures, think about what you want to do before to press the 

SHUTTER, not after. That's my philosophy." He adds.

See more of his work at:

• Website
• Flickr

Q: Are you a full-time wedding photographer

A: Yup! Photography is how I make a living. Being full-time is great and it allows me to better serve my clients. I'm not worried about a day job, (I was there, I don't plan on going back) I'm worried about making sure I serve my clients the best I can.

That means if you email me during the day, I will WRITE you back as quick as I can, If you call me, I will do my best to pick up, if I miss your call, you just jumped right to the top of my to do list. I have ample time to edit your photos and deliver them to you in a reasonable amount of time. I can help you make a wedding day timeline that flows perfectly and most importantly I'm here for YOU!

Q: What's your wedding photography style

A: My style is modern with a touch of vintage flare.

I like to take a photojournalist approach during the ceremony and reception, capturing moments as they happen in a unobtrusive manor. 

When creating formal photos, I strive to pose my clients in a modern and elegant way to create timeless photos. 

Q: What gear do you bring with you on a wedding day

A: This is a good one!

I personally use professional NIKON CAMERAS and lenses. I always carry back up gear and I have plenty of professional lighting tools to tackle even the most difficult lighting situation. 

Q: Film or Digital

A: I capture all my weddings on DIGITAL cameras, if time allows I will shoot a roll or two of 35mm film. 

I love to SHOOT FILM for personal projects, and I do run 35to220.com a WEBSITE dedicated to showcasing the best film photography in the world. I find though on wedding days, digital allows me to work as efficiently as possible to create beautiful images for you.

Q:  What type of venues have you photographed weddings at

A: Let's see...

A seaside mansion, cute little hotels, the beach, large WEDDING VENUES, farms, private residences, oh and a rooftop penthouse in New York City just to name a few.

Q: How much should I expect to invest in wedding photography

A: The big question (wait the proposal was the big question wasn't it)?

Complete WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY collections begin at $2,800 and include some pretty awesome stuff.

If you would like to know more, please contact me to schedule a meeting over coffee of drinks. We will get to know each other, hopefully share some laughs, and chat about all WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY options. 

Q: I'm having a small intimate wedding or eloping, do you offer an hourly rate

A: Yup, please contact me for more information if you would only like a few hours of coverage.

Q: I'm getting married out of town, do you do destination weddings

A: Um, YES! I would love to travel with you to photograph your wedding. It could be the next state over, Manhattan, Napa Valley, Aruba, or Paris. If you're having a destination wedding I would love to talk with you!

I love to travel and I want to see the world. Why not capture a couples wedding day while I'm at it :)

Q: Do you work with a second photographer

A: Most of the weddings you see on my site I have captured alone with the help of a none shooting assistant. I do THINK second photographers are great to have, especially for large weddings.

I like to let my couples decided if they would like to add a second photographer for their wedding day vs. including one in my collections.

By not including one, it allows me to keep my prices lower, and gives you the option to choose what's best for you. We can chat about this in detail during our initial meeting over coffee or drinks.

Q: How many photos will I receive after my wedding day

A: It's impossible for me to say something like "You will receive 500 fully edited images after your wedding."

Every wedding is different. For some weddings the whole day is captured in 500 photos and with others 200 photos capture the day perfectly. So it's hard for me to give you an exact number.

What I will say is I average about 30-50 final edited images per coverage hour. 

Q: When will I receive my final edited wedding photos

A: This question is easy! 4-6 weeks

Q: How do I receive my photos

A: All collections include a private online gallery you can share with family and friends and a USB DRIVE containing the final edited photos from your wedding day. 

Q: How can I use my images

A: Who am I to say how you can use your images? I'm not one of those photographers that holds your images hostage. I do retain full copyright on all my photos, but you do get a personal use release allowing you to share your images online, make your own prints, or anything that I can't think of as long as you're not MAKING MONEY off my work.

All I ask for in return is that you don't re-edit the final images and then share them on SOCIAL media ( I take a lot of time and pride in making sure your images are perfect when I deliver them to you). Plus, I always post a few edited images on Facebook from your wedding that you can share all over social media.

Oh, and I would love if you spread the good word about Chris Nachtwey Photography with everyone you know :)

Q: Can I order prints from you

A: If you would like PROFESSIONAL prints from a professional lab, that option is available via your online gallery. My professional prints are beautiful, and shiped directly from my lab to your doorstep.

Some of my larger WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY collections even include my favorite print of all time! The 16x20 thin style float mount GALLERY WRAP.

Imagine a beautiful photo from your wedding day printed on metallic paper (it's so awesome), covered with a protective coating, and has float mounts on the back of it. When this print is hanging on your wall it looks like it's floating! The 16x20 thin style float mount gallery wrap is honestly a work of art and will look great in your living room or office!

I offer a lot PRINT PRODUCTS, ask away when the time to purchase prints comes along!

Q: Do you offer albums

A: I do! I know for a fact that photos are not meant to live on a USB DRIVE forever, they're meant to be printed! What better way to remember your wedding day then a custom made album!

The albums I offer are lay flat, have thick pages, a protective coating on all pages, and a beautiful leather cover. 

Albums are avalialbe a la carte, and there are lots of options. We can chat about those things when you get back from your amazing honeymoon!

Oh, if you purchase my top WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY collection, an album is included!

Q: Can guest take photos at my wedding

A: Heck ya! All I ask is that your guest do not interfere with me or my team when we are capturing your day. I would hate to tell you I don't have an amazing image of you walking down the aisle because a guest jumped right in front of me with their iPhone (that would really stink wouldn't it)?

Unplugged weddings are pretty cool too...just saying :)

Q: Do you offer discounts of any kind

A: Not typical, but hey, never say never right! For making it to the end of the facts page, I will give you 2% off the WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY collection you choose to purchase. Just mention in our meeting that you read to the end of the facts page. That will be our little secret :)

 

Why do you agitate the developing tank while developing film?

Jim Mowreader
When you develop film, the chemical that's touching the film wears out after a while--the real term is "reaches exhaustion," but that just means it wore out. When you agitate the tank, the worn-out developer is exchanged for fresh. Over-agitation can cause development streaking because the solution travels through the sprocket holes too much. Too little agitation can result in lowered contrast and un-even development (mottling).Comment on overagitationYou "overagitate" by moving the tank too rapidly. You can overagitate if you turn the tank over once every five minutes, if you flip it really, really hard when you do. There are rotary processor systems such as Jobo that continuously agitate the tank, but it's a very slow, gentle agitation so you don't get streaks around your sprocket holes. I also remember being into H&W Control film, which was a film-developer system that promised nearly grainless, super long tonal scale images. It actually did it too, if you didn't mind that the film was ISO 25. You had to continuously agitate it. Wouldn't work any other way, or so the instruction sheet said. I figured if they went to the good time and trouble to tell you to do it they had a reason, so I always did it and it worked like the book said it would.