Thursday, June 9, 2011

photos > Diana F+, roll two (part 2)

Something I learned about Diana after my first roll of film is that she does not love low light situations. Maybe she's afraid of the dark. Sometimes I can be a bit stubborn though so of course I still tried to use Diana in some questionable lighting. Here's what happened.
I can't even figure out what that was!
Those last 2 weren't so bad but I would have preferred it they were a bit brighter.

The last photo was taken as the sun was setting but those plants/twigs were in the shade. Definitely not enough light for Diana!

The photo of me and the photo of the flowers were taken indoors in rooms that seemed to have tons of natural light. Not enough though! The Diana does not have an 'indoor' setting and 'cloudy' just doesn't cut it for indoor photos. When I take indoor photos now I always use the flash. This photo was taken indoors, at night, with the flash.


We were trying to do a cool double exposure photo but without a tripod I guess we moved the camera a bit and it didn't turn out exactly as we planned! That's besides the point though. I have found that the flash is very helpful for indoor photos.

So far my most successful attempts with the Diana have been outside during the day. I will show you some of those ones soon. I think it is fun to show the photos that didn't turn out exactly as planned as well as the really good ones.

Today I'm off to have a trial hairdo done, pick up fabric for ties and pick up cupcakes! Fun!

♥elycia
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18 comments:

  1. KristinJune 9, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Changing the film speed may help a lot with this problem (iso 400 maybe)! If you have the 35mm back then I know for sure there are a lot of different iso speeds. I am a total amateur but you can see some of my pictures with indoor shots here:

    http://dissolveintolove.blogspot.com/2011/02/india-through-lomo-lense.html

    A couple of those are inside a poorly lit hospital and a tomb with low light.

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  2. KristinJune 9, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Here's a few more too :) I think i used iso 400 with the flash indoors on these

    http://kristinechaos.blogspot.com/2011/01/my-first-diana-mini-35mm-photos.html

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  3. BabbithJune 9, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Have a great day :) I love buying fabrics myself

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  4. jennyJune 9, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    I am loving seeing these photos. Learning how a camera works is really half the fun!

    Also, I have to admit I am painfully jealous of your wedding planning. I don't even care so much about being married yet - I just want to plan my freaking wedding. (...crazy much?)

    You're going to be a beauty bride!!!

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  5. jdavissquaredJune 9, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Just came over from My Girl Thursday...loved your video, and now I'm your newest follower! So happy to have found you!

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  6. KristiMcMurryJune 9, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    I've had the same problem with my polaroids! I ran out of flash bars, so I just have to use bright sun now :) These are still cute though! Love the last one.

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  7. MILAJune 9, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    I have the mini too and my first film was interesting. I liked the wacky effects but the photo specialists at CVS thought i was crazy! They told me i had old film... they have no idea haha.

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  8. elyciaJune 9, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    oh yeah, i forgot to mention that I am using 400 iso. my first roll i used 200 i believe and switching to 400 really did help!
    eep! i better get moving!! i don't want to be late!

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  9. Barbara - The Tattooed HousewifeJune 9, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    I have a Diana that use 120 film. I had taken about 3 rolls of picture the first summer I had my daughter. Then... my bulldog ate them. URG! I was so mad. I need to start experimenting again like you are!

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  10. UnknownJune 9, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    the last photo is awesome! ... if you are going to shoot pictures insie you should use an even higher iso than 400, even though it will make it more grainy it will help the exposure!

    <3 steffy
    Steffys Pros and Cons

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  11. MessyJune 9, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Hey you! I have been checking out your blog everyday for a while now, and I just realized you must live near me! Yay for Southern Ontario!
    Cheers,
    S.

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  12. cbJune 9, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    i love the last picture! a perfect double exposure! your face is so precious!

    xo,
    cb

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  13. LizJune 9, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    The second picture looks like maybe a vinyl record?

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  14. TeraJune 9, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Oh my gosh it's so exciting! You're coming down to the wire on your wedding :D I wish you could post pictures of your dress!!!!! The wait is killing me.

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  15. BEESTLYproductsJune 9, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    i've had the same stubborn streak with my holga. i will never learn. haha

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  16. AnonymousJune 9, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Love that you're joining me in the Diana F+ club! :)
    I've definitely found that full sun is the only way to go if you're not using the flash- I can't wait to see your other results!

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  17. UnknownJune 9, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    That must be fun experimenting! I want to get a Diana so bad... but I'm nervous to spend the money and then be terrible at it, haha. Maybe someday.

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  18. kim smithJune 11, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    i always love seeing 'outtakes'. :]

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