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Post by olroy2044 on Oct 31, 2007 22:08:09 GMT -5
Still working on duplicating cases and cases of slides, and came across these Ektachromes from about 30 years ago. Brought back memories as clear as if they were taken yesterday, of my son and I following the airshow circuit. Thought I would share them, for what they're worth. Taken, I believe, with the old Contaflex II on Hi-Speed Ektachrome P51 Miss America--Unlimited class racer Same set-up--F8F Bearcat P-40 cockpit Roy
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Post by kiev4a on Nov 1, 2007 10:09:09 GMT -5
Some may argue the point but I believe the P-51 is the most beautiful pop plane ever built.
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Post by doubs43 on Nov 1, 2007 15:41:14 GMT -5
Wayne, those slides have withstood the 30 years in remarkable condition. The Contaflex II did well for you. I may not agree that the P-51 is the most "beautiful" prop plane ever but it's certainly high in the rankings. Walker
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Post by kiev4a on Nov 1, 2007 15:51:05 GMT -5
I'm surprised the slides have held up that well since they are Ektachrome, not Kodachrome.
I have some 3M color film from the early '60s where the images have almost totally faded out.
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Post by casualcollector on Nov 1, 2007 19:13:08 GMT -5
I'm surprised the slides have held up that well since they are Ektachrome, not Kodachrome. I have some 3M color film from the early '60s where the images have almost totally faded out. My Ektachromes from the early 70s have fared well. Agfachrome CT-18 and Fujichrome seem to have held up well, also. The Ansco/GAF 500 has not! I think we learned this whole Kodachrome vs. Ektachrome thing from photographers who experienced this with early Ektachromes back in the 50s. By the E-4/ Ektachrome-X era, the issue was probably well taken care of, but the old tales linger. Much like the one about Nikkor lenses being far superior to all others. Joe Ehrenreich's ad agency did a good job! Roy, Please let us see some more planes from back then! Bill
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Post by herron on Nov 1, 2007 21:22:56 GMT -5
I'm surprised the slides have held up that well since they are Ektachrome, not Kodachrome. I have some 3M color film from the early '60s where the images have almost totally faded out. Funny...I have heard of the Ektachrome fade, but never experienced it. I have a lot of old Ektachrome slides that are still really good, like the one below of my Uncle Everett that I took when I was 20...in 1968. NOTE: My scan makes it seem a little denser than it is...his hat (Uncle Everett always wore a hat), actually stands out from the background a bit better than it does here.
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Post by olroy2044 on Nov 1, 2007 23:21:22 GMT -5
A lot of these old Ektachromes were processed at home in an Ansco Dayload tank. Ektachrome was the only color film I shot back then 'cause I COULD process it at home. It seems that it was rated at 160 with regular processing, and I think I could push it to 400----thought that was rocket fast back then! ;D I agree about the P51, although the Spitfire ranks right up there. Will put up more old shots as I get them done. Roy BTW, these slides have been horribly abused, stored in garages, attics, and anywhere else you aren't supposed to store them!
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Post by nikonbob on Nov 2, 2007 4:01:46 GMT -5
Roy
No matter how you stored them these kept well. I you come across more please post them. I'll go as far as to say the P-51 is one of the prettiest prop planes ever built. Do you recall who flew/owned that Bearcat?
Bob
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Post by olroy2044 on Nov 2, 2007 8:11:20 GMT -5
Good morning Bob. Unfortunately, I don't remember who owned the Bearcat. I do remember, however, that he rescued it from being modified as a racer, and restored it to military specs. He put on a whale of an aerobatic show with it. The 51 in the picture flew for years on the air race circuit. It was basically stock, it seems to me, with the exception of the canopy and an uprated Merlin under the cowling. I believe it was owned and raced by Howie Keefe, but I 'm not sure---Back in the Dark Ages, dontcha know! ;D Ron, that is a great shot of your uncle! What a display of character in his face. Roy
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Post by kiev4a on Nov 2, 2007 8:58:37 GMT -5
I'm surprised the slides have held up that well since they are Ektachrome, not Kodachrome. I have some 3M color film from the early '60s where the images have almost totally faded out. My Ektachromes from the early 70s have fared well. Agfachrome CT-18 and Fujichrome seem to have held up well, also. The Ansco/GAF 500 has not! Bill That's what the film was---Ansco/GAF, not 3M. Not very stable (or very good film in the first place.)
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Post by SidW on Nov 4, 2007 20:01:04 GMT -5
I had a lot of Ektachrome transparencies (35mm) from around 1960 but had to clear a lot of them out about 20 years ago, they were not only going yellow, they were doing it in patches. Some were just starting with smaller spots. I thought maybe it was due to residue of chemicals not being washed off properly (they were processed professionally, not in the kitchen). I'll have another look at the ones I kept to see how they've fared now.
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Post by kiev4a on Nov 4, 2007 20:05:37 GMT -5
I processed A LOT of Ektachrome slides back in the early 1970s (E4 process) and they still look very good (stored in the dark). I always made sure the film got a good final washing--that may make a difference. Wayne
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Post by Randy on Nov 5, 2007 2:01:55 GMT -5
I've got some that have a reddish cast to them.
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Post by davesworld on Nov 5, 2007 5:31:55 GMT -5
Roy, I look upon your images with your son and all I can think is..........I wish you were my Dad!!!
Dave
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Post by olroy2044 on Nov 6, 2007 13:01:50 GMT -5
Dave: I am honored and humbled by your comment. Thanks, Roy
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