The '66

[Ralph Turner]

Halfway through the first roll I've put through it. There were a couple of issues at the start that I've hopefully dealt with (dodgy shutter release linkage mounted on the front cover and iffy front cover catch). I reckon someone's had a go at giving it a cla at some point but the main parts seem to work ok. @Brian Moore I've stuck the end flap of the film box over the counter window with a piece of clear tape. Dual purpose.

 

[Brian Moore]

I've stuck the end flap of the film box over the counter window with a piece of clear tape. Dual purpose.

Excellent idea, Ralph.

 

[Ralph Turner]

Thanks Brian. if this little '66 works ok and yields decent pics I may try a more definite arrangement of some sort.

 

[Ralph Turner]

@Julian Tanase I read your excellent, concise review of this model. Are you still using yours?

 

[Julian Tanase]

I do indeed, Ralph. Simple and reliable camera.

 

[Ralph Turner]

'Hot off the press'.. welll, maybe not so hot, just 20*C and still drying. Looking hopeful..

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Promising...

 

[Ralph Turner]

First three scans. Other than a slight shift of the mid point in levels for the lane shot, no adjustments done other than white/black points set. So far, surprisingly good. Kentmere 400, Caffenol Delta.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

I’d be very happy with those, especially the first. Well done.

 

[Ralph Turner]

Cheers, Rob.

 

[Ralph Turner]

Another one. I decided to print this one. Admittedly the resultant image was only just under 8" square, but it looks really nice, loads of detail, good tonality and essentially invisible grain. I suppose the latter isn't surprising as it's only about 3 1/2 times enlarged, but I'm rather pleased with it nonetheless.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Little wonder you are pleased with it, Ralph. You deserve to be. And 8 inches would please anybody!

 

[Ralph Turner]

Little wonder you are pleased with it, Ralph.

Cheer, Rob