Mike Elek / Zeiss Ikon: Super Ikonta 530/2 photos

Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta 530/2 – Photos

I'm going to do things a bit differently. Below is my contact sheet from the roll of Pan F -- some hits, some misses. Each image is hot-linked, and verticals have been rotated, of course.

Processing information: Rodinal, 1:75, 11 minutes, 78 degrees (couldn't get the water any cooler).

This is Mount Washington. The contact sheet image is overly light.		Weeds growing next to my mud-splattered car.
The tire swing in the back yard is the perfect subject. It doesn't move, and it doesn't complain.		This shot didn't work out like I had hoped. Oh well, that's how it goes at times.
The steps behind the tire swing that lead to the porch. Needs more depth of field.		I saw this motorcycle right around the corner from work. Parallax!
The parking garage across the street from the office. I never park there.		I wanted to see how well the camera would do with a backlit situation.

Lessons to be learned:

1) Remember parallax when shooting close ups, especially with verticals.

2) Minimum focusing distance of 5 feet pretty much rules out macro work.

3) A steady hand is good, but a tripod is best.

4) They sure don't make cameras like this anymore.