These scans never made their way onto my blog during my last film round, so I thought I'd compile some cafe shots. These were all taken with Fuji Pro 400H film on my Minolta X370s. I think this film produces really natural colors and subtle film tones - quite different from the Portra VCs! My scanner must be horribly dirty or something. These are the results after I got rid of most of the dust and scratches. I still have issues with manual focus. I think I get too impatient and try to compose the shot as quickly as I can and then sacrifice getting the focus just right.
Kaffe 1668, Stumptown, Think Coffee, and Jack's Stir Brew Coffee - seriously cannot go wrong with any of these. :)
I think you've nailed the focus! But I agree, MF is so hard. (Which is why I love having my film camera do AF with my lenses!) I love that 3rd picture.
ReplyDeleteI agree, I've used Pro 400h once and the colors were so great. Too bad I can't afford expensive films! Have you tried the Portra NC? I heard those are really nice too.
ReplyDeleteYour dirty scanner adds character!
ReplyDeletemmmm, coffee :)
ReplyDeletegorgeous collection - the focus looks pretty good to me :)
Gorgeous photos. Love the way you labeled them, too.
ReplyDeleteyou capture the ambiance so well!
ReplyDeleteLovely collection! Love the atmosphere too :)
ReplyDeleteYAY STUMPTOWN! :D
ReplyDeleteAnd I agree, the tones in these photos are so nat/neutral and lovely. I'm gonna have to try that film out next time.
I just swoon a little. I love this! Your film, your coffee, I'm madly making notes on the coffee spot I haven't heard of yet! I love your blog-
ReplyDeleteThis is a post after my own heart! Haven't tried Kaffe 1668, will have to look that up. Love the other 3 on a weekly basis!
ReplyDeleteMmmmm- yum!! thanks for taking your blog viewers on this wonderful coffee tour around your city. makes me want to move to NYC (well, except for the weather =)
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