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Nikon Z8 & LR

I’ve been going for drives around sunset the past two nights to get my daily shots. It’s been slim pickings around the house. Yesterday, I took 50+ shots of bees on the flowers with my iPhone, and not a single one was post-worthy. I was going to be so proud pulling off a nice bee on the flower shot with the iPhone. It’s better to go for a drive with the Nikon.

Today was a big day on the film front. Using new-to-me Jobo tanks and reels, I loaded two rolls of 120 and got them developed. The Jobo reels are not user-friendly at all. I practiced with them at least 20 times to figure them out and feel somewhat confident. 120 is unique because you have to remove the paper backing and the tape holding it on; then you can tackle getting the film on the reel. It went better than I thought. I was unwilling to sacrifice a roll of 120 to practice removing the backing paper, so I watched a YouTube video and called that good enough. I used Bellini C-46 chemicals. I couldn’t scan today because apparently I don’t have a 6x7 film mask. It’s on order.

I hope you had a great day wherever you were today. I appreciate you stopping by to take a look.