RPolom

RPolom
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May 09, 2008 12:11 PM  (go back to main view)
Huston we have Contax
I have to tell you the truth, I was kind of reluctant when I bought my Contax 645. I mean its true I heard great things about it and saw some really great pictures taken with it... but I guess I wanted do get close to it, to really feel what it was... is all about.


And I love what came out of it!


I didn't get really all conceptual or serious with it... I just wanted to get a feel of it. So these are some shots I took with it... no captions just wanted you to look at how it worked out for me. Taken with the Ilford HP5 ISO 400 - 120 film and 80mm lens

I loaded some bigger files so you could blow the up.











I think that it comes as close as it can get to what I see and what I want to get as a result. The out of focus area :) is really what got me. I have some serious things I want to shoot. This summer I have a musician friend who wants his pictures taken for his album and bio, etc... Plus a wedding in August, so I think it'll be a good opportunity to gain some experience and shoot for real :)

Thanks for watching!
Hope you all have a great weekend,
Take care!
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Posted by Ivan Marca... on May 11, 2008 10:26 PM
that first photo is something!
so is the second one and the rest... sounds like a great camera :), it makes kick-ass photos.
Posted by RPolom on May 12, 2008 8:28 AM
Thanks! :) I really love it... even though its heavy after a while, it feels good and the view finder is sooooo clear!
Posted by Chris on May 09, 2008 9:49 PM
just as i thought ... you love this camera, yes?

very nice photos! although i'm partial to glass made from the big-L, the big-z has an amazing reproduction of tonality!

glad to see it's working well for you!
Posted by RPolom on May 10, 2008 1:10 AM
:) You just reminded me of Borat. Yes I love it!

It really inspires me to continue and try some new stuff with it.
I just popped in a new roll of Kodak Portra... and I have all weekend :)
Thank you for your comments Chris!
As always, its very much appreciated.

Have a great weekend!
Posted by Tinz on May 09, 2008 1:41 AM
very nice, there's such a refined look to them.
Posted by RPolom on May 09, 2008 7:57 AM
Thank you! It was such a pleasure to work with :) I still have to get comfortable with it though
Posted by Thorsten O... on May 09, 2008 1:34 AM
Like finding an old friend, it looks. Some equipment can make photographing real fun and a discovery of everything. The one from the balcony and down shows exactly what it's worth. Incredible dreamy DOF.
Posted by RPolom on May 09, 2008 7:58 AM
I agree :) it is like finding an old friend! The DOF is really what got me also. Thank you for your comments!
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Tagline: Richard Polom, Montreal, Nikon, Yashica, Contax, rangefinder, film cameras, b&w
May 07, 2008 5:57 PM
Hey thanks for the blog comments. I have some new stuff up and a spanking new layout if you feel like dropping by.
May 05, 2008 11:07 AM
man ... i wish i lived in montreal. it's such a nice place ... i went there twice in the last year and it was just beautiful!! that header photo is just amazing!!
May 05, 2008 11:39 AM
I really like it too! It has everything I need :) Next time you drop by you should give me a shout! It would be fun to go shooting and stuff! Summer here is amazing!
May 05, 2008 5:22 PM
i'll definitely holla at you next time i visit! same with you and toronto!! it would be really cool to meet up and go shoot!! i think montreal is such a nice place to make photos in! have you ever been to "the dirty dot? "
May 04, 2008 10:06 PM
Solid.
May 04, 2008 10:57 PM
Thanks :)
May 02, 2008 7:46 AM
Can't wait to try the beast!!
May 02, 2008 9:57 AM
I know man!
May 01, 2008 4:05 PM
your images are so rich and full of life! thanks for sharing.
Apr 20, 2008 11:47 AM
hey thanx 4 the add.
be sure to check out my blog
Mar 14, 2008 2:21 AM
kinda snows a lot in montreal!
Mar 12, 2008 9:45 AM
Dude! The new pics look awesome. I got your message concerning the camera that kicks... Up to you. Let me know, Seb
Mar 04, 2008 3:51 AM
It might be you've gotten some comments that belonged to others (due to the new Uber update) but your notice about this made me notice your page background - which IS outstanding (I'm talking to you, Rastislav!). I would move the whole content 1 inch up
Mar 01, 2008 3:34 PM
Me I like that...
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