The Plastic Lens ~ Photos » Diana 151

Hydrant Leaking Light

Cameron — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 01:03:17 +0000

Taken a while back near Smith Street Collingwood, the plastic fantastic had a few issues with light leaks (or perhaps it was me when I unloaded the film, it could have been a ‘fat roll’ but I can’t remember now) whatever the cause I quite like the effect.

Camera: Diana 151
Film: Fuji Provia 400 (X-Pro)

Two Blondies

Cameron — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 10:38:14 +0000

Camera: Diana 151 Film: Fuji Pro 400H

Sky-Like Sign

Cameron — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:53:13 +0000

I find blank signs quite appealing. Their random appearance on walls and billboards has an almost zen quality that invites quiet contemplation on the beauty of minimalism. (or maybe I’m just full of it!)

Camera: Diana 151 Film: Konika Minolta Centuria 100 (expired)

Two Children, One With a Water Pistol

Cameron — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 11:51:17 +0000

Camera: Diana 151 Film: Kodak Tri-X 400

Rated ISO: 400
Developer: Rodinal
Dilution: 1:50
Temp: 20ºC
Time: 13 min
Method: Initial agitation 55 seconds then 10 seconds every two minutes.
60 sec Stop Bath (Kodak Indicator Stop Bath). 5 minutes Ilford Rapid Fixer. Ilford Wash Technique then Kodak Fotoflow for 30 sec.

A Girl, a Dog & an Old Car

Cameron — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:12:01 +0000

Recently, thanks to the example and encouragement of some friends, I have ventured into developing my own negatives at home. So far I have done a few rolls of B & W, but I also have the ingredients for some C-41 (colour negative) developing, when I feel brave enough. This particular image was shot with my Diana 151 loaded with Kodak Tri-X 400. For those who like the technical details, here they are:
Camera: Diana 151 Film: Kodak Tri-X 400
Rated ISO: 400
Developer: Rodinal
Dilution: 1:50
Temp: 20ºC
Time: 13 min
Method: Initial agitation 55 seconds then 10 seconds every two minutes. 60 sec Stop Bath (Kodak Indicator Stop Bath). 5 minutes Ilford Rapid Fixer. Ilford Wash Technique then Kodak Fotoflow for 30 sec.

A Round About Now

Cameron — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:46:39 +0000

Camera: Diana 151 Film: Konika Minolta Centuria 100 (expired)

Watch Dog

Cameron — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:52:24 +0000

Camera: Diana 151 Film: Konika Minolta Centuria 100 (expired)

Stop Train Crossing

Cameron — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 23:50:38 +0000

A train crossing in Bullarto, country Victoria.

Camera: Diana 151 Film: Fuji Pro 160

A Boy’s Toys

Cameron — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:22:05 +0000

A young fella contemplates life with his hand full of bounty. Slightly blurry (as Diana’s can be) but I find the selective focus of his right (on our left) hand holding the toy interesting.

Camera: Diana 151 Film: Konika Minolta Centuria 100

The Niche

Cameron — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 22:12:21 +0000

Another photo from a roll that was an unintentional x-pro (cross-process – where E-6 slide film is processed as ‘ordinary’ negative C-41 film), I forgot I had slide film in the camera, dropped it off and the lab had already loaded it in the machine before we realised it was E-6. Normally they don’t X-Pro (as it taints the soup a bit apparently) but they did this roll for me. I would have had to send the film across town for E-6 processing otherwise and I really wanted to scan in something that night, so I was grateful (even though I don’t usually x-pro, I’m pretty happy with this roll)

Camera: Diana 151 Film: Fuji Provia 400 (slide film, cross processed)