Re: Fuji 617

["Tom O'Brien" <tobrien@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have recently purchased the older fugi 617. Pics are coming out dark. What
adjustment needs to be made for center-spot filter? Adjustment needed for
polarizer filter on top of center-spot? Could it be that one needs to open
it up 3 stops? Or would that mean something is wrong with camera? Any
suggestions much appreciated.
Tom O'B
-----Original Message-----
From: Rick Taylor <rick.taylor@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: panorama-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <panorama-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sunday, August 16, 1998 12:06 PM
Subject: Re: Fuji 617


>Dear Paul:
>   Get the rental shop to let you shoot a test roll using Velvia in their
>parking lot using the Fuji ND Filter. My recollection is that you need to
>compensate 1 stop. Other members said 2 stops. so I would test it so you
>don't waste so much film. Use filter mentioned below [see###) in place and
>figure [open 2/3 stop for filter]. This will greatly improve the color of
>the film!
>
>Most people don't shoot this way because it took me 25 years to figure it
>out myself! Most people just go with the flow and don't bother with filters
>at all.
>
>If you getr really into it you can buy a color meter to measure exactly
what
>filter to use. I do this with all my assignment shots to get consistent
>results over varied lighting shot over many days/locations. It is the
>tickeet and only takes a few seconds to determine what filter to use.
>
>81 C = moderate warming effect needed in high altitudes as color
temperature
>can reach 10,000* at high noon!
>
>81B less warming ....  81EF  most warming....
>
> If Velvia is 40 ISO set meter at ISO 20 for one stop + ISO 10 for 2 stops.
>If you do so you will be able to set the meter ISO on what works and than
>what the meter reads will be a Zone V reading! Makes shooting easier so you
>can work more quickly to capture the sweet light!
>
>(###) I found the Fuji lenses shoot cool (blue) so I usually buy a KodaK
>wratten Filter 75mmX 75mm (3" X 3") 81C filter and cut it to fit inside the
>back of the camera behind the rear lens element. It is important to use non
>shining photo tape to secure the filter in place. Try to keep it flat.
>Slight bend seems to be ok.
>
>If you bracket in 1/2 stops you will certainly get close. I bracket in 1/3
>stops and blow 2 rolls on one subject. I shoot for my zone V reading and
>underexpose 1/3 stop, normal meter exposure, open 1/3, open 2/3, open 1
>stop. sHoot two sets using two rolls. Mark the rolls Shot 1 A and Shot 1 B.
>Clip the A roll so you lose only the firsat frame and adjust processing on
>rest of roll to nail final exposure. Process the B roll based on this
>Balance of Clip processing.
>
>Keep notes , it all very simple to keep up with ....
>
>I will Fax you my form if you gives me a fax #...
>
>Bye for now. See signature at end to call or fax me if interested.-Rick
>Taylor/Atlanta Panorama
>
>At 03:31 PM 8/13/98 -0400, you wrote:
>>I am a rookie to Panoramic photography and would like some tips if you
don't
>>mind.
>>
>>I am going to be renting a Fuji 617 for a trip to Banff, Alberta.  This is
a
>>very beautiful area in the rockie mountains.  Any tips on how to use the
>>camera, as all my photography has been done with 35mm.  I plan on using
Fuji
>>Velvia, and would like some tips on exposing the film properly to get
great
>>shots.
>>
>>Thanks for any help!!!
>>
>Rick Taylor
>TAYLOR PHOTOGRAPHY
>Atlanta - USA
>E-Mail rick.taylor@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Phone/Fax 404-634-8333
>
>