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Feb 17, 2010 © Colin J Clarke

Foldex-20 #3

Mount Pleasant, SC

Recommended view at 'Original' size.

An image made "with the Sun over my shoulder" using the Foldex-20,
and Rollei Retro 100 120 roll film, developed in Ilfosol-S, 1:14, 11m @20c.


This 'folder' is about as basic and plain as you will find. But, it makes images. :-)

This is the first roll I have used in this old 'junked' $15.00 Foldex-20,
and I found many longitudinal scratches in the negatives. Upon inspection, I discovered
that there are several tiny 'scars' (? rust bubbles) on the metal frame over which
the film must travel. They will be easily repaired and the surface recoated with Scotch tape.

I have crudely repaired/faded the scratches on this scan using PS - the image is not worthy
of any restoration. The lens seems to be best from about 15' (3m) to maybe 100' (30m),
although at 1/50s shutter speed and a very 'clunky/jerky' shutter release, it may be that infinity focus is also OK.

Also see here

Foldex-20, Octvar 1:11 f=86mm, Rollei Retro 100

Rollei Retro 100 120 roll film, developed in Ilfosol-S, 1:14, 11m @20c full exif


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Jean-Luc Elias23-Feb-2010 13:13
Very nice composition with the S-path and the round shadow in the foreground! Perfect! V
borisalex23-Feb-2010 11:32
Very smooth feeling! V.
12321-Feb-2010 06:41
Awesome. V
an nguyen21-Feb-2010 02:30
Film rules,
Chapeau.
Patricia Kay20-Feb-2010 08:44
Looks good Colin...BV
Paco López20-Feb-2010 06:47
Good test again. The tones are very good, V!!
Marcia Rules19-Feb-2010 23:57
nice textures and shadows from the ole junker!! V
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