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New Year’s Resolution Update

March 23, 2022

Those of you who follow this rather irregular updating to the blog portion of the site will remember that my resolution for ’22 was to shoot film. In this case that means 120 or Medium Format since that’s the only film camera that’s still hanging around the CCC (Carlson Camera Clubhouse). After 11 days in transit (from B&H in NYC) the film arrived just yesterday afternoon so I’ll be loading it and looking for a subject very soon.

The 60mm focal length on the 645 (i.e. 6 cm high x 4.5 cm wide) 60mm lens is equivalent to a 37mm @ the 35mm conversion which is just the wide side of “normal” and one of my favorite focal lengths. This camera takes 15 shots/roll and I took a solemn vow that I will NOT look at the back of the camera after pushing the shutter release button.

Once I’ve found photo-worthy subjects and shot the roll, it’s off to see my friend Igor at the VIP Photo Lab in Park Ridge to get the film developed and printed. The 6 x 4.5 format is about 2.6 times larger than 35mm so large prints are possible. I’ll let you know how the prints look and scan them for posting to the site.

It’s life in the photo slow lane w/15 shots per roll.

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Weekly Photo Tip

Get an Infrared Filter to create snow

 

Infra-red filter creates eerie snow effect.

Magnus, the faithful camera clubhouse cat, thoughtfully dropped a B+H gift card in my Christmas stocking. I used the card to order an Infrared (IR) filter which, as you will remember knocks out all wavelengths of light below the filter rating. In this case, all light below 930nm doesn’t make it through the filter, and the wavelengths that do make it require 2 1/2 minutes of exposure time. This filter is so dark red, the composing and focusing must be done before the filter is attached to the front of the lens. In addition to a tripod and ballhead, it helps to have gloves and a mug of some type of warm liquid to keep hands and insides warm while walking around behind the camera for those 150 seconds while the shutter is open.

IR filters come in varying strengths which affect the price. Mine wasn’t priced in the low-end promo department, but the effects it creates are both enjoyable and worth the price. Get one and see for yourself.

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About Jack

A classically trained musician since childhood, Jack Carlson always had the “ear” of an artist. It was only a short step to develop the artist’s “eye” as well.

The portfolio of this certified photographer reveals images that emphasize mood and composition. Their purpose is to present a feeling in addition to portrayal of person, place or thing. Sometimes that feeling is nostalgia; other times it is serenity.

Each photograph tells a story.

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