A few months later, an overcast morning helped set up for a nice "found" still life in my home. I decided to use this same Kodak No. 3 with an f/7.7 Anastigmat lens and combination back, using Fomapan 100 cut down to size. Exposed f/22 for 6 sec, developed in D-76 for 6 min @ 70deg, scanned with an Epson 3800 at effectively 300dpi for 11x14 print, retouched for dust and scratches, and finally resized for a large screen:


I enjoy being able to coax out the best capabilities of great old cameras. This particular photo is literally the first photo (other than a verification snapshot after cleanup) taken by the camera since that fishing trip image!

The No. 3 Folding Pocket Kodaks take film size 118 which gives 3.25 inch by 4.25 inch negatives, or the so called "lantern slide" format. The Combination Back converts the camera to use sheet film in holders, which is handy since the roll film size is no longer commercially available anywhere that I know of. This version, a Model H, must be ground-glass focused by sliding the lens back and forth on the track, as there is no continuous focuser mechanism. This combination is NOT for moving subjects.

The Fomapan film has very nice tonal graduation and scans beautifully. Compared to Efke films, it has the tonal smoothness of the Agfapan APX film yet has good exposure latitude. JandC Photography has it in only a few sizes, so it must be cut to size. All things considered, B&W photography with old cameras and obscure film sizes makes one contemplate one's subject and technique with great care.