I've used a handful of redscales—DIYs and Lomography Redscales. For DIYs, a good number of times, they are underexposed, for Lomography Redscales, some shots are still underexposed. Without going to too much analysis about film density and time exposure, I figured double exposing them would do the trick.
Even in broad daylight, I’m surprised to get some underexposed redscale shots.
A quick get-around with this problem is double exposing it.
Most of these shots were taken at dusk, knowing that, I double exposed it to minimize the grains in the shadows. Now I’m not telling you to double expose your entire redscale roll. Don’t force your shot but if you want to take some chances, shoot directly at the sunset.\
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And hope you have enough sunlight to avoid those unwanted grains.
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9 comments
wuxiong
heihei, nice tipster...<:)
clare_eee
:) I haven't tried Redscale film yet... But when I do, i'll definitely do this! :D
neanderthalis
Well done article and nice pictures :D
imgrossorg
stitch
thanks @wuxiong @neandethalis
hi @clare_eee go try it ;)
hi @ingrossorg yep, if the photo lab knows how hehe
discypher_6
Awesome tipster. Ive noticed redscale lomos look crazy beautiful shooting towards the light source. Like your lomo #7 above.
adam_g2000
nice article, I'd never think to try shooting towards the light but I'll try this next time I load up a redscale. I must say though, I like grain in photos sometimes ;)
abbsterocity
Is it possible that maybe your aperture was too small or your shutter speed too fast? Which camera were you using?
stitch
hi @abbsterocity I'm using an LC-A+. The lowest asa is 100, that's the only adjustment you can do. The aperture is also auto. If I used an LC-A there would been more options which you probably know ;) Thanks!