Adam at 10 (on film)
Got my first roll of color 120 — Kodak Portra 160NC — through the Mamiya and processed. Since I’m not at the point where I’m developing my own color film (and I don’t know that I want to, due to the complexity), I took it in to A&I near my office in Hollywood. This is the first time I’ve used a “pro” photo lab, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. I got friendly service, on-time delivery, nice packaging and presentation, and slightly cheaper than nearby alternatives (but still quite a lot more costly than 35mm at Costco). Color negative film is a wonderful thing, but black and white will continue to dominate my analog output.
I’m always apprehensive trying a new thing or taking a next step with this stuff, but it turned out nicely. My metering with a second camera was close enough, and I’m getting more familiar with the gear. I’ll eventually acquire a dedicated meter, but for now I’m OK and won’t be so intimidated by the arrangement.
This is another shot from the session mentioned in a previous post. Compare and contrast, film and digital — I think this one has a slightly warmer tone. I might get a big print made.
