Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Nikon 28 Ti

I was going thru the various options on a compact camera for myself. I know that i needed one even after many years of self denial. With my recent new shooting style and the gear that i brought along with me, a compact camera will definitely fit in better during travel.

I was adamant about choosing a 28mm lens compact, i knew that if i were to get 35mm lens compact camera it would over lap with the focal length that i already had on the lenses that i had for my rangefinder.
28mm is something that i lack. However, a wide lens would definitely mean a high price. Searching for one would be tough. I googled and asked my friends and the choices left was little.
Klasse W is considered the best, but definitely the most expensive. The Ricoh GR series is famous, but prone to mechanical issues and not to mention the over price for a copy these days.

So it seems like the only better option that im left with is the Nikon 28 Ti. I read that its expensive(but cheaper than the above 2) and bulky but functionality wise, Nikon built a really solid compact camera. I hardly read anything on the breakdown of this camera.

So, here's my copy....the titanium camera body is amazing...
Nikon 28 Ti

The Nikon 28Ti was released in 1994. The name refers to the 28mm f/2.8 Nikkor lens. Its most distinguishing feature is the analog display on top. Four needle-style dials indicate focusing distance, aperture, frame number and exposure correction. This really "wow" me when i first saw how it works.Nikon 28 Ti

The lens has a seven elements (in five groups) and are coated using Nikon's Integrated Coating and ED (extra low dispersion) glass. This results in a superior lens with high contrast, very good optical corrections, and pretty similar in quality to a Leica rangefinder lens of that era.
Nikon 28 Ti

So with this camera, the next is to load a roll of film and see the results myself.

Canon 60D, 35mm f2

Monday, July 29, 2013

Street of Semporna

Happiness can be simple
Happiness can be simple

Companion
Companion


Semporna street

Seagull 4BI, Kodak Trix 400, HC110

Friday, July 26, 2013

Once again

Other than photography, the next hobby that kept me enthusiastic is fish keeping...

It seems like a dslr still has something that my XE1 cannot replace. The fast and close focusing is really unbeatable as at now!

Flowerhorn

Flowerhorn

Flowerhorn

Flowerhorn

Flowerhorn

Canon 60D, Canon EF 35mm f2

Thursday, July 25, 2013

Semporna, Bajau

We took a mid night flight from SIN - KUL and waited overnight at LCCT to take the first flight to Tawau and subsequently another 1 hr drive to reach Semporna. Rent a boat and off we went to visit the islands...and the long tavelling hours was all worth it!

Approaching the area where Bajau stay
Semporna, Maiga Island

Semporna, Maiga Island

You got to admire how they build their huts on this beautiful sea
Semporna, Maiga Island

Semporna, Maiga Island

The kids here love the sea
Semporna, Maiga Island

Semporna, Maiga Island

Seagull 4BI, Reala 100

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Luedella shoot - Agnes

I took the liberty to post some pictures that i took during the photoshoot with Luedella, using my Seagull 4BI.
This TLR never fails to surprise me with its sharpness and details.

This shoot was with Agnes and she is an amazingly nice model to work with.
Photoshoot

Photoshoot

Seagull 4BI, FP4+ pushed to 800
HC110

Monday, July 15, 2013

A forgotten random roll of film...

FP4+ and i thought it was a roll of Ilford delta....nonetheless, the usual developing process (mild) saved the day!

A day where the guys decided to get busy with their cameras...
Fp4, Seagull

Seagull 4BI, FP4+
HC110

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Munich

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One of the most amazing rays that i caught
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Munich

Bronica SQ-Ai, 40mm f4 PS
Fuji Reala

Monday, July 8, 2013

Sunday, July 7, 2013

Friday, July 5, 2013

Innsbruck

This is a very precious roll, because this is the only roll that i brought back from Innsbruck. Some mishap happened along the way and it turned out that im only left with this roll of film...

Innsbruck is a nice city, we only had 3 hours there and so, we covered just the main streets and the square.
Short walk at Innsbruck

Short walk at Innsbruck

Short walk at Innsbruck

Short walk at Innsbruck

Short walk at Innsbruck

Short walk at Innsbruck

Short walk at Innsbruck

Bronica SQ-Ai, 40mm f4 PS
Fuji Pro 160 NS

Thursday, July 4, 2013

Eagle Nest

When the clouds passed by...

Where visibility is low...

When the visibility is low

When the visibility is low

Bronica SQ-AI, 40mm f4 PS
Kodak Ektar 100

Monday, July 1, 2013

Fuji XF 35mm f1.4R

Despite having a few 35mm lens, i decided to buy the XF 35mm f1.4R. I read alot about this lens and as a Fuji user, you know that nothing beats using its own fujinon lenses on the camera.
The colors, sharpness etc is definitely unchallenged with any other lens.

For the price and quality, i decided that i shouldnt demand more..and in fact, im willing to accept the slow auto focus that his lens is infamous for.

Check out the pictures that i took the other night.
Little India

Little India

Little India

Fuji X-E1, Fuji XF 35mm f1.4R