I don’t know the rest of the roll, but the ones you shared are great. I love the blur, because it gives the photo the feel of a different era. I am glad you are not giving up. And what a fancy look for a plastic camera! 😃
Always. And about the Ricoh: why not intentionally look for subjects to photograph blurry? Like the second photo of yours - it looks very eerie with that blur! Not changing the camera but the mindset! 😉
Ha! That’s bad my friend. However, as Susanne said, these ones are pretty nice! Keep up with it and looking forward to see the outcome of the new camera 😊
I'm with Susanne. I'd be tempted to continue bringing the Ricoh, myself. The feeling I get is of aged images, things that are 50 years old-ish. It's retro and I like it! Especially for a diary.
Sharpness is overrated (take a look at Robert Capa’s work). The photos you posted are interesting, especially the 2nd and 4th ones. Keep shooting with the Ricoh and use its disadvantages to your advantage. Interested to see how the Olympia turns out.
robert capa didn't live in a digital era and the film/cameras from 1930-1940 cannot be compared with today's film/cameras but i'm absolutely flattered with your comparison. regarding the sharpness, i have myself a post about it, it contains few good quotes (you can read it here: https://perfectlight.substack.com/p/sharpness )
I get your frustration, it's hard when you visualise an end result and the lab send something completely different but I have to say that in this case, I love the softness of these photos. They have so much mood and atmosphere that sharpness might take away from them.
thanks xavi! at the time i got more than frustrated but that passed pretty quick and i've decided to make a post about it. i did use another film film with that camera but i didn't get the film back from the lab yet. time will tell
oh, it's in my mind alright! well, not necessarily for all the good reasons but ...
will let you know more after i get the results from the lab
I don’t know the rest of the roll, but the ones you shared are great. I love the blur, because it gives the photo the feel of a different era. I am glad you are not giving up. And what a fancy look for a plastic camera! 😃
thanx for your support, susanne!
Always. And about the Ricoh: why not intentionally look for subjects to photograph blurry? Like the second photo of yours - it looks very eerie with that blur! Not changing the camera but the mindset! 😉
it is an idea, a good idea. now that i know what is happening, your suggestion might be my solution 😊
Haha great camera. Curious to see what it can produce. Love the photos
i'm very curious too! will find out soon
Ha! That’s bad my friend. However, as Susanne said, these ones are pretty nice! Keep up with it and looking forward to see the outcome of the new camera 😊
And thanks for mentioning me 🙏🏻
thanx matteo!
Good luck!
thank you!
Kinda dig the fussiness actually!
I'm with Susanne. I'd be tempted to continue bringing the Ricoh, myself. The feeling I get is of aged images, things that are 50 years old-ish. It's retro and I like it! Especially for a diary.
I love these images - the blur gives an extra artistic flair to them (IMO). Please keep the diary going!
please keep writing the memoirs 😊
Deal x
Sharpness is overrated (take a look at Robert Capa’s work). The photos you posted are interesting, especially the 2nd and 4th ones. Keep shooting with the Ricoh and use its disadvantages to your advantage. Interested to see how the Olympia turns out.
robert capa didn't live in a digital era and the film/cameras from 1930-1940 cannot be compared with today's film/cameras but i'm absolutely flattered with your comparison. regarding the sharpness, i have myself a post about it, it contains few good quotes (you can read it here: https://perfectlight.substack.com/p/sharpness )
I get your frustration, it's hard when you visualise an end result and the lab send something completely different but I have to say that in this case, I love the softness of these photos. They have so much mood and atmosphere that sharpness might take away from them.
thanks xavi! at the time i got more than frustrated but that passed pretty quick and i've decided to make a post about it. i did use another film film with that camera but i didn't get the film back from the lab yet. time will tell