A couple of weeks ago I attended a Beers and Cameras meetup and photo walk in Birmingham organised by this site’s very own Hamish Gill. I took my Leica M6TTL as usual, this is my go to camera for most occasions.
At the beginning of the walk Hamish handed out some film given to him by Kodak Alaris. I took a roll of Portra 800 as I really like Portra and the weather wasn’t quite good enough for slow film. I already had some film loaded so had to finish that first before loading the Portra. During a water break one of the other photographers on the walk, Ashley Carr, let me try his Leitz Elmar 90mm f4 lens. A rather odd looking lens, but the photo I got using it, really showed what a lovely lens it is. While not a great portrait in itself I could see the potential. So much so I’ve since bought the one Hamish had for sale on this site.
I didn’t manage to finish the roll while in Birmingham, I finished it near where I work in Reigate. I didn’t really get anything that great from the roll, but I do like Portra 800.
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6 Comments
JONATHAN MACDONALD
May 15, 2018 at 5:49 pmNice images – how were they scanned?
photowalkme
May 15, 2018 at 6:32 pmThank you, I scanned them myself with my Epson V550.
Ashley Carr
May 15, 2018 at 6:25 pmGlad you liked the 90 Elmar. I find myself using it more than I ever thought I would.
Still no sign of the commission cheque from Hamish for effectively selling his lens for him 😉
photowalkme
May 15, 2018 at 6:31 pmIt’s a great lens, I really like it. I’m so pleased that I was able to try yours. I’m sure the cheque is just delayed in the post.
Robert
May 15, 2018 at 9:33 pmThese images are so sharp! The DOF is really useful, not over the top bokeh but nicely separated and the colours are perfectly rendered. Especially the greens! Oh and it was great to meet you up there.
photowalkme
May 16, 2018 at 9:51 amThanks Robert. I’ve fallen in love with Portra again and the 90mm lens. Great to meet you too.