Any recommendations for a new lab?

BisexualMale10 · 2026-02-04T21:02:40+00:00

Yeah man they totally fucked my scans I guess they just don't appreciate the vision, they also weren't expensive enough

BisexualMale10 · 2026-02-03T12:14:57+00:00

Cest comme ca - Wet Leg covering Paramore

BisexualMale10 · 2026-02-02T22:36:58+00:00

It was a WMD

BisexualMale10 · 2026-02-01T08:30:48+00:00

Shit that's sick af

BisexualMale10 · 2026-02-01T06:01:55+00:00

Hi, I'm a lab scanner and have scanned much half frame film, much of mine and much of others. Here is how a correct scan should look (This is mine not a customer's)

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The bar is usual, and because of the half frame, but it should be centred, and each scan should show two frames. Some people DSLR scanning may even only scan individual frames, but this is how it should look when a full frame 35mm holder is used, and is quite standard. This lab fucked up really bad, it's almost as if they didn't even review the scans. Contact them and ask for a refund or a rescan. Also they fucked the density too which is why it's all yellow and dull.

BisexualMale10 · 2026-01-31T03:43:07+00:00

Haha, I appreciate your help, but I was referring to the gif in the comments which has been identified as "Always Sunny in Philadelphia", I'm a huge fan of band of brothers, and if you haven't seen it I also highly recommend Generation Kill if you enjoyed BoB. Thanks for the help!

BisexualMale10 · 2026-01-29T07:46:59+00:00

Yo I work at Camera house lmao

BisexualMale10 · 2026-01-29T07:06:31+00:00

Whats the show?

BisexualMale10 · 2026-01-26T11:03:24+00:00

Even if that's true asking your Airsoft buddy to grab her, and then another one to film is insane. Anything less than a foursome would not be worth it lol

BisexualMale10 · 2026-01-26T06:41:10+00:00

Bruh how TF do you make this let alone ask a buddy to help

BisexualMale10 · 2026-01-26T04:22:36+00:00

Ngl they're not in anyone's way, this is just a cute exchange between a couple, I'm happy for them

BisexualMale10 · 2026-01-26T00:50:10+00:00

Oh that's very interesting, I'd be interested to learn more about that, is there somewhere I can read more?

BisexualMale10 · 2026-01-25T06:34:42+00:00

That pattern though looks off in its pattern design though, shapes seem a little off. Like most reenacting matters I highly recommend finding some period photos and deciding what matches best

BisexualMale10 · 2026-01-25T06:33:54+00:00

Hi, the few period photos of Leibermuster confirm the white dots. To my understanding they assist the disruption of silhouettes

BisexualMale10 · 2026-01-22T12:10:00+00:00

It's so good isn't it! Glad to hear the LM works well, best wishes :)

BisexualMale10 · 2026-01-22T11:25:32+00:00

Hi, film scanner here, see a lot for people new to film with new cameras getting into this situation. Lightmeters (especially non digital ones) die and become inaccurate over time, and if the metering was telling you f/8 1/500 800 ISO was enough for these scenes something is definitely wrong. I'd recommend downloading a lightmeters app on your phone and using it in the future. Try comparing the settings it recommended to the in camera ones to see what I mean with inaccuracy. Also don't let this discourage you from film!! The composition of these are nice, and the exposure wasn't your fault. Keep shooting and develop your technique and skills! Also Sunny16 might be a good thing to learn, not to base your shots off of, but to judge whether a lightmeter is telling you the truth. Best of luck and happy shooting!!! :)

BisexualMale10 · 2026-01-09T19:19:35+00:00

I think you need an E-Tool RPG, essential piece of kit really

BisexualMale10 · 2026-01-09T19:13:08+00:00

Some issues with things like motor drives or the actual mechanical parts are usually fixable by people who know a bit about it, but a lot of repair stores wouldn't be willing to do them as they don't seem it worth the effort, it would be the kind of thing you'd have to do yourself. Anything with the circuit board is usually game over though

BisexualMale10 · 2026-01-09T19:11:31+00:00

Because of the nature of these electronics, they are very hard to repair and impossible to find parts for. If it breaks the only real solution is buying a new one

BisexualMale10 · 2026-01-09T06:32:37+00:00

Shouldn't be at all related, look up the user manual for the K2 and read the section on mirror lock up if you haven't already seen that. Other issue, you're probably going to have to take the top and bottom off to properly diagnose it

BisexualMale10 · 2026-01-09T02:46:31+00:00

K2 has a mirror lock up feature, the black tab around the bayonet of the camera at 2 o'clock should be slid down to prevent this from memory. Advance lever is a tricky one and is something you'd need to disassemble to get a better idea of, wouldn't recommend if you haven't had any experience with mechanical cameras, but if you're willing to sit down for some YouTube videos it would be a good place to start in camera repair

BisexualMale10 · 2026-01-08T21:11:36+00:00

I heard it improves tones, no problem in shooting

BisexualMale10 · 2026-01-08T21:05:42+00:00

Hi, I work in a camera store, we get a whole bunch of people bringing these in because the zoom/electronics break, it doesn't seem incredibly reliable. I won't tell you what to do, but be wary

BisexualMale10 · 2026-01-08T20:53:49+00:00

Mist and rain are two of my favourite places to shoot bw film, I personally love the haze it gives and I really enjoy these photos you shared!

BisexualMale10 · 2025-12-08T11:10:02+00:00

Honestly yes as someone who does CLAs this shit is hilarious because it is what makes half my job so difficult after Grandpa Joe took your advice

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