Wesley King

@westopher
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Neurodivergent multipotentialite. Into #filmphotography #cooking #sewing #writing #camerarepair #graphicdesign and just about anything else that can snag my attention for more than a minute or two.

Here, mostly focused on film photography and film cameras.

The header photo was shot on Kodak Portra 160 with a Mamiya Press Super 23.

Flickrhttps://www.flickr.com/westopherguy
Websitehttps://beyondtheaperture.com
Show threadWesley KingNov 11, 2023

@jmpb Thanks! I was going try that before finishing-up with the ECN-2 kit, but alas, did not get to it, as I discovered that the bleach in the kit wasn't quite what it should be.

Despite buying a full 400 foot (122m) roll of 50D recently, I now plan to just use C-41 for development — while still using a custom-mixed remjet prewash.

Hoping to post an addendum to that article soon. I still stand by what I said, but running two different color processes is more complication than I really want.

Wesley KingNov 10, 2023

Image from a test roll. Pictured here, a rather gorgeous burst of color from a bachelor's button (Centaurea cyanus) in my front garden. Slow film + handheld + breezy day = blurry image, but beautiful to my eyes nevertheless.

Copyright © 2023 Wesley King.

Location: Douglas County, Colorado
Date: October 20-23, 2023
Camera: Nikon FE
Lens: Nikon AF Micro Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 D
Film: Eastman 5203 (Kodak Vision3 50D)

#filmphotography #filmisnotdead #believeinfilm #nikon #nikonfe

Wesley KingNov 9, 2023

I recently bought a 400 foot roll of Eastman 5203 (Kodak Vision3 50D), and promptly shot a small test roll just to make sure everything was good. It was.

Pictured here, ceramic bookends.

Copyright © 2023 Wesley King.

Location: Douglas County, Colorado
Date: October 20-23, 2023
Camera: Nikon FE
Lens: Nikon AF Micro Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 D
Film: Eastman 5203 (Kodak Vision3 50D)

#filmphotography #filmisnotdead #believeinfilm #nikon #nikonfe

Show threadWesley KingNov 8, 2023
@hrprmd Oh heck, I did not hear about David passing… He was the only real expert I knew of; I have no second choice. When you find someone, which I’m sure you will, please let me know who, and what your experience was like. I’d like to have some ideas should my Hassy ever need some professional love. Good luck.
Wesley KingOct 21, 2023
@SecurityWriter @jasonkoebler If CineStill think that this is going to endear them to the community on which they depend, I’ve got news. I don’t like or use their modified Kodak films (I shoot real Vision3 stock), and the most recent CineStill C-41 kit I’ve purchased will be the last as well. I’m a huge believer in intellectual property rights, but this is a step way too far.
Show threadWesley KingOct 6, 2023
@homestudiodad TYVM. I was really pleased with how moody it came out…
Show threadWesley KingOct 6, 2023
@steptoeedwall @believeinfilm The Linhof is an amazing piece of kit, for sure.
Show threadWesley KingSep 18, 2023
@homestudiodad Thank you. Cloudy day, light drizzle, the sun peeking through only occasionally… It was a great day.
Wesley KingSep 16, 2023

Another one from along Mayflower Gulch Trail from a hike earlier this week, elevation approx. 11,500' (about 3,500m) ASL. I'm not a landscape guy, and yet, it's what I'm shooting lately.

Copyright © 2023 Wesley King.

Location: Summit County, Colorado
Date: Monday, September 11, 2023
Camera: Nikon F5
Lens: Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4 G
Film: Eastman 5207 (Kodak Vision3 250D)
Chemistry/Process: QWD ECN-2

#filmphotography #filmisnotdead #believeinfilm #nikon #nikonf5

Wesley KingSep 15, 2023

Mayflower Gulch Trail and abandoned Boston Mine encampment, elevation approximately 11,500' (about 3,500m) ASL. Jacque Peak in the background.

Copyright © 2023 Wesley King

Location: Summit County, Colorado
Date: Monday, September 11, 2023
Camera: Nikon F5
Lens: Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4 G
Film: Eastman 5207 (Kodak Vision3 250D)
Chemistry/Process: QWD ECN-2

#filmphotography #filmisnotdead #nikon #nikonf5