My new lubitel 166b

KarmaGarda

Lubitel arrived today, but I'm still waiting on the medium format film. So I crowbarred a 35 mm roll into it to take some photos, and check for light leaks etc. Have to say, doesn't work so well with the 166b . Halfway through the roll it decides to pop open the back and I lose the first half of the film! So I had to go back and retake some more of the shots. Anyway, I held the back in place for the rest and managed to clear my way through the rest of the film :eek:. Have to say, I found the view finder on top lots of fun to use!

These were the 4 best shots. I know I've managed some very unlevel horizons, but still getting used of it. It was much smaller than I was expecting. Plus, the lens seems to be slightly twisted, so doesn't always point quite in the deirection I was aiming.

Any advice greatly appreciated.

KarmaGarda

Actually, found another that's I quite like too:

katiemaloe

They have turned out very nice indeed! I have a lubitel 2. I must google the one you have. Nice results you got there

KarmaGarda

Thanks! Yeah, I'm well happy with it. Still have to get used to all the little knobs and levers though

It looks quite similar to the Lubitel 2.

uprising

Good pics, it wasn't so bad after all, you'll enjoy it more with 120 film and bigger negatives.
here's a link if it helps any, http://www.butkus.org/chinon/russian/lubitel-166b/lubitel-166b.htm

sineadw

I love the grain! What 35 did you put in it?

KarmaGarda

sineadw wrote: »

I love the grain! What 35 did you put in it?

I put IIford XP2 400 in it. I underestimated the required shutter speed in some shots so overexposed a bit, but I liked how they came out all the same. Just waiting on my Medium Format now to go crazy on photos!

dazftw

The grain is very nice!