6×6 Film Photography – ARAX-CM in India!
I was out in India on a work trip and got some time at the weekend to go exploring with my cameras. I’d managed to fit my Nikon D800, a Nikon FM 35mm film camera and my favourite, a rebadged Russian Kiev88 (“ARAX-CM”) 6×6 medium format film camera into my hand luggage for the flight, with lenses. I soon realised I only wanted to shoot film. This post, “Part 1”, includes B&W 6×6 film photos taken.
It was my fourth visit to India so I was able to get around on my own and see the real street life. I picked up an auto on the side of the highway, agreed my fare then headed into Pune.
6×6 Film Photography
Truck filling up with water outside our hotel – Four Points Sheraton.
ARAX-CM (Kiev 88), Mir-38v (65mm/f3.5) @f3.5. 77mm orange filter
My first stop was Pune railway station as there is always lots to see.
ARAX-CM (Kiev 88), Mir-38v (65mm/f3.5) @f3.5. 77mm orange filter
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Next, onto MG Road. One of the main shopping areas.
ARAX-CM (Kiev 88), Mir-38v (65mm/f3.5) @f3.5
All photos shot on Kodak TMAX 100 120 B&W film pushed to 800 in developing. Developed using Rodinal 1:100 stand developing for 1hr10 at 20 degrees.
Part 2: India, March 2013. Part 2 – 6×6 Colour Medium Format Film (not yet developed.. to follow)
Part 3: India, March 2013. Part 3 – 35mm B&W Film (not yet developed.. to follow)
More 6×6 Film Photography!
I use quite a few medium format cameras. Here are a few more 6×6 cameras I use –
- Mamiya 6
- Hasselblad (500CM/501C)
- Hasselblad SWC
- Fuji GF670