Re: Fuji 617

[Steve Shapiro <sgshiya@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dark slides mean underexposed, dark prints mean over exposed.

Any filter needs to be rated for the filter factor.  It sounds like you
refer to dark transparency results, right?

You can read a light with your meter, then read the same light with themeter
behind the filter and thereby get the filter factor.  Then, open the lens,
adjust your speed and/or f-stop accordingly.

S. Shapiro, Carmel, CA
-----Original Message-----
From: Tom O'Brien <tobrien@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: panorama-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <panorama-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Monday, October 12, 1998 9:51 AM
Subject: Re: Fuji 617


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
>
>