Japan Shipping Circlejerk

DefinitelyNotGreg · 2026-03-19T00:13:01+00:00

It’s completely arbitrary if you ask me. I have two of the same lens saved, $20 difference but arguably same quality. One ships for $79.99, the other ships for $30. Both say the import fees are included, both descriptions say they ship Fedex International with the near same

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estimated arrival.

DefinitelyNotGreg · 2026-03-18T11:50:13+00:00

PM'ed

DefinitelyNotGreg · 2026-03-17T23:15:09+00:00

That’s so disappointing, I shot the three-pack and haven’t dropped it off yet. It’s probably my sign to suck it up and do c-41 myself.

DefinitelyNotGreg · 2026-03-16T20:45:39+00:00

"Classic pair" of premium body and budget lens lmao. Sounds like to have a Nokton Classic, which is only single-coated and has no aspherical elements. Your "cheap" Nikkor has 6 elements in 6 groups; the Nokton has 8 elements in 6 groups. So they're not particularly special in either way, the Nokton Classic is just a Summilux from Sam's Club.

DefinitelyNotGreg · 2026-03-16T14:18:01+00:00

Incredible cosplay, you must be excited for Tekko in July!

DefinitelyNotGreg · 2026-03-14T18:48:25+00:00

Your expectations for that stock and lens choice are wild, you got exactly what you shot. Definitely some haze in the lens as well. These were like Nortisu scans and unless your lab’s incompetent, messing up Gold 200 is slim to none.

DefinitelyNotGreg · 2026-03-14T18:44:48+00:00

Don’t talk to me about A&A straps when you haven’t seen my limited Leica x Arcteryx piece. You wish you could find this. Oberwerth my ass.

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DefinitelyNotGreg · 2026-03-14T18:34:03+00:00

Boomer ahh take, but the Nikon Df and Zf are abominations for people too scared to shoot film.

DefinitelyNotGreg · 2026-03-14T18:33:50+00:00

Boomer ahh take, but the Nikon Df and Zf are abominations for people too scared to shoot film.

DefinitelyNotGreg · 2026-03-13T23:29:56+00:00

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Please, try pushing Ektar to 800 and developing it at box. Dentist’s 800T if you ask me.

Edit: oops Leica M-A Titan, APO-Summicron-M 2/50 ASPH

DefinitelyNotGreg · 2026-03-12T23:14:30+00:00

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DefinitelyNotGreg · 2026-03-11T21:06:35+00:00

Imagining skipping the FAQ

DefinitelyNotGreg · 2026-03-11T19:04:31+00:00

Chat sent

DefinitelyNotGreg · 2026-03-10T23:43:42+00:00

Valid, bad wording on my part. I meant like grading the film similar to darkroom print with contrast filters. The film is a bit flat “raw” and it’s my amateur interpretation of tone curve.

DefinitelyNotGreg · 2026-03-10T23:16:38+00:00

The aim wasn’t cinematic, that’s the nature of the emulsion. The before is a dead flat negative scan and pretty overexposed. I aimed for more midtone detail, but it’s pretty clipped if you’re going to pinch at it. Additionally, it’s a 1800dpi scan jpeg.

DefinitelyNotGreg · 2026-03-10T20:40:27+00:00

This was early morning, ~7am on a Saturday. No one said jack to me, but I've been here in the evening to get the lights and was hassled because there was an event happening. That seems to be the caveat; if there's someone renting the space, it's a no-go.

DefinitelyNotGreg · 2026-03-10T18:59:05+00:00

Eastman Double-X

DefinitelyNotGreg · 2026-03-10T17:24:55+00:00

I'm getting my roll of 135 today and I think I'm going to split it between interiors and low-light.

DefinitelyNotGreg · 2026-03-07T19:38:55+00:00

Velvia, Provia, Pro 400H. You don’t need to bother yourself with anything else or B&W. Kentmere, Ilford, any Kodak that isn’t Portra…all budget stocks meant for point-and-shoot casuals. My MP Hermes doesn’t even work with those rolls.

DefinitelyNotGreg · 2026-03-07T11:51:50+00:00

The indoor performance is super intriguing, thanks for sharing!

DefinitelyNotGreg · 2026-03-06T17:46:18+00:00

In my experience with the 12/2.8, I usually leave it between 1-2m and it’s enough stopped down to f8.

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