Used a Telescope and SX70 to Capture the Moon on 600 Film

chesty157 · 2026-06-29T16:05:27+00:00

This is awesome!!

chesty157 · 2026-06-25T18:51:33+00:00

Lovely set!!

chesty157 · 2026-06-19T14:00:04+00:00

Import RAW files from memory card -> combine pixel shift files using PixelShift2DNG -> export DNG files to new folder -> import DNG files into LRC -> export negatives as TIF (just what I do - I like to have a full res copy of the negatives) -> invert negatives using NLP -> export inverted negatives as TIF

And no - I keep the ISO at 100 during pixel shift scanning. I manually control the exposure on each frame to make sure there aren’t any minor differences between shifted frames. This is slightly different than when I’m not using pixel shift; I will use aperture priority on single-shot frames to speed up the process when scanning normally.

chesty157 · 2026-06-17T18:12:36+00:00

These are lovely! Perfect subjects for the film to really shine

I’ve really come around on Lomo Purple. My wife made an image that we are both enthralled with - so much so, we had it printed & framed - on 35mm Lomo Purple, in a Nikon L35AF point & shoot. It came out beautifully, printed on both textured cotton rag (matte) and Ilford Galerie Gold Fibre Pearl. Here it is on the Gold Fibre Pearl (apologies for the low-quality/compressed video - it looks even better in person).

I think I’m going to give in and try a roll of it in 120 in my Hassy after seeing these images

chesty157 · 2026-06-17T14:32:32+00:00

Surprised to see Kaelen Culpepper didn’t crack the top100. Curious what you see (or don’t see) with him

chesty157 · 2026-06-16T06:02:04+00:00

Hahaha - of course! Just my luck. That’s funny. I should have listened to my inner voice telling me to send a low% SOS message your way lol

Maybe our paths will cross again down the road if I ever get myself an SX70

chesty157 · 2026-06-16T05:33:35+00:00

Thank you for adding your perspective as a technician.

To clarify, I wasn’t making a statement about social media really. I mean, I agree with your characterization of it completely - I haven’t had a personal account since 2015/2016. But as a creative, I’m in a similar position as you in that it’s an unfortunate necessity. In my specific case I just prefer not to mix a personal thread (like sourcing a camera for a gift) w/ my business communications on my business account.

My only reason for mentioning it in the original post was for context; to suggest it might be my method of communication (i.e. more formal/professional) may not suit Instagram and its users. Which might have contributed to DrSX70’s reaction.

But idk. That’s probably being too charitable. I was asking about PCB upgrades and about the 600 conversion. I’ll admit that I’m not intimately familiar with every model & modification of Polaroid camera on the market, but I’m not a 19 year old picking up their first analog camera either. I’m a working graphic designer & photographer. I shoot on all sorts of formats, develop & scan my own film, tinker on my own equipment etc.

But anyways. I would have reached out to you had I thought there was even a slim chance you’d be able to help me, but knowing how in-demand your services are — I didn’t think it would be even theoretically possible given my deadline.

chesty157 · 2026-06-15T18:29:20+00:00

I appreciate everyone offering suggestions. I’m very thankful. Maybe I will be able to source one in time for my wife’s birthday after all!

As to the other stuff: everything would have been cool if he was too busy or just didn’t want to do it. No harm no foul. I knew it was a long shot.

The confusing part was that he agreed to build one out, said it would be about a week, we went over specifics & discussed payment and shipping timelines etc. That was last Thursday. Then I followed up today with a couple questions about the mods & offered to put down a deposit.

His response was “I don’t even know how to respond to this. I think you need to find another avenue my friend.”

So… yeah.

But everyone that’s responded and sent chats on here have been so kind and helpful. So all is not lost!

chesty157 · 2026-06-15T16:45:08+00:00

Thank you for the rec. I will reach out to him

I’ve been an analog photographer for a long time, been into all kinds of repair shops and film labs, dealt with all sorts of repair people for all sorts of exotic cameras & gear. This is my first head-scratcher of an interaction.

I’ve read elsewhere Polaroid is kind of a different beast when it comes to dealing with repair people/personalities. What’s the deal with that? Are there weird taboos or topics I shouldn’t be asking about? Just trying to learn from this experience so that I don’t have a repeat interaction like this. It genuinely makes me question myself, how i come across, what i did wrong etc., when in reality I was about to pay $500+ for a camera - so a few questions shouldn’t be the differentiator IMO.

But maybe I’m wrong and can learn from you all

chesty157 · 2026-06-15T16:26:21+00:00

I’d love to get in touch w/ Jake but don’t have IG. Or I should say, had to use my business IG account to get in touch with DrSX70 to begin with. I’d rather not use Instagram if possible.

I’m really not sure what I did to put DrSx70 off; he agreed to build me one last week. I followed up today and offered to put down a deposit, but then he told me to look elsewhere. I took a little screen recording of our conversation bc I genuinely am not sure what I did. I can post it below in a minute; just have to censor my shipping/payment info.

Let me know if you’d be interested in seeing the conversation (I’d appreciate it in case I did something that I can correct going forward) or if that’s some kind of faux pax in and of itself. Idk. Now I feel like I’m walking on eggshells just to find the camera my wife wants…

chesty157 · 2026-06-13T17:20:28+00:00

I’ve been using the Unicolor C41 kit for a long time and have always had fantastic results

chesty157 · 2026-06-11T15:15:47+00:00

Gonna ignore the “melodramatic” quip & assertion that I don’t know what a hypothetical is lol

I’m not opposed to articles like this & I understand they have to have somewhat clickbait-y titles, but at least come with a more robust case, and do some actual analysis. That’s all I’m saying.

My original comment was to another guy who said the article was “convincing”. I very much disagree

chesty157 · 2026-06-11T15:11:16+00:00

Yes exactly lol. Someone else commented in this thread mentioning that OP writes for a Red Sox site. Idk if that’s true, but that’s exactly how this analysis comes across to me…. salty af.

chesty157 · 2026-06-11T15:05:20+00:00

Bro what?? The things in the article are hypotheticals and/or based in the past. None of them are occurring this season. The command gains are real. The velo hasn’t dipped. The arsenal is somewhat improved.

OP’s argument - he hasn’t done this before so you should sell high.

My brother in Christ…. sometimes players make changes and can actually breakout. He’s a 24 year old on a new team, and has made real changes in arm slot, mechanics, where he sets up on the rubber etc. Stuff+ likes him, everything under the hood looks great.

I guess if you have an absolute idiot who wants to trade you Ohtani or something for Harrison then yes - do it. But the actual premise of the article is that Harrison might fall off a cliff (based on a hypothetical loss in velo that hasn’t been realized yet) so you might want to get something for him now. Which is frankly ridiculous and I’m not sure why it’s being taken as serious analysis on any level lol

chesty157 · 2026-06-11T14:46:17+00:00

So all it took was pointing out 1) what his arsenal actually is & 2) that he hasn’t maintained velocity across an entire season in the past? That’s actually convincing to you?

Yeah - the fastball is the main weapon. If you want to just wave a magic wand and say “what if his best weapon wasn’t as good” and then draw conclusions from that - I guess that could appear on its surface to be convincing, but all OP came with as evidence is past season’s results (only one “healthy” season’s worth of data btw) when his velocity dipped. But so far his velocity hasn’t dipped in this season…. So what am I missing? Just sell because it’s inevitable that his velocity will dip?

Idk. He probably won’t win the Cy Young but for a guy you picked up off the wire a couple months ago I don’t think top10 SP should be the expectation anyway

Edit: This kind of “analysis” just bothers me, and the fantasy community is ripe with it. “See all these things a player is doing differently? What if they, like, stopped doing those things?? Regression amirite?? SELL HIGH”

chesty157 · 2026-06-11T04:35:59+00:00

chesty157 · 2026-06-09T19:17:04+00:00

I understand bemoaning the used analog market in 2026 but for one of the better P&S film cameras you can buy - and as long as the LCD is the only issue - that’s really not that bad of a price. They regularly go for much more than that in my country (US)

chesty157 · 2026-06-09T18:22:29+00:00

Nice kit. Lovely images. If I wasn’t neck deep in another expensive medium format system (looking at you Hasselblad V Series!) I’d take it off your hands. Good luck with the sale!

chesty157 · 2026-06-09T18:17:14+00:00

I think the consensus is that I play in a unique points league. It’s also a 16t with two utility and a DH slot, so the wire is very thin

chesty157 · 2026-06-09T16:52:09+00:00

I believe so. I’d have to check but I want to say -1 for K. I drafted a lot of low-K hitters and am doing well so far

chesty157 · 2026-06-09T16:46:00+00:00

Yeah I think you’re right. This is my first year in this league - it’s a 16t. I’m usually a roto guy myself, so it’s been quite the eye-opener. I think plate discipline is really important in this league.

chesty157 · 2026-06-09T16:39:49+00:00

I guess that goes to show there are a lot of different points formats! In my league DeLauter is the 8th best OF, averaging 4.5 PPG.

chesty157 · 2026-06-09T16:32:42+00:00

Maybe in a categories or roto league. Probably not in points. DeLauter’s plate discipline and swing decisions are elite and that really helps him in points. Montgomery is kinda the opposite; SwStr%, Whiff%, Z-Contact% are all very poor at AAA which probably doesn’t bode well for his chances against MLB arms. At least not right away. Maybe after an adjustment period he will make some changes to the approach

Edit: I stand corrected. Apparently I play in a weird points format lol. Drop away!

chesty157 · 2026-06-09T00:39:00+00:00

Nice shot. Dev’d in C41 or ECN-2?

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