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Re: The Contraption 19: Old Film Compensator for Android
« Reply #50 on: April 29, 2015, 11:40:39 AM »
For anyone interested, you can see final shots and easier to view comparisons at the following link:

https://achromaticity.wordpress.com/2015/04/29/fujichrome-64t-ii-expired-sheffield-evening-photowalking/

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Re: The Contraption 19: Old Film Compensator for Android
« Reply #51 on: April 29, 2015, 02:51:16 PM »
I must admit that I'm impressed. I really didn't know what to expect when it comes to slide film but it looks like it works pretty well in the end.

Since slide film has a pretty steep contrast curve, a small increase in fog+base density can really mess with the rendition.

I'm really glad it worked for you :)
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Re: The Contraption 19: Old Film Compensator for Android
« Reply #52 on: April 29, 2015, 03:01:09 PM »
Indeed, I too am glad! It looks like you've managed to produce a  useful, simple to use and versatile tool!  :)

I'm very much looking forward to giving it a run with some Ektachrome 160T, in what I hope to be the near future!

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Re: The Contraption 19: Old Film Compensator for Android
« Reply #53 on: May 02, 2015, 04:55:07 PM »
quick test installed fine on factory BBOS 10.2.13062. but cannot launch. have not tried newer 10.3 or other android compatibility methods.
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Re: The Contraption 19: Old Film Compensator for Android
« Reply #54 on: May 02, 2015, 08:21:23 PM »
I know it wouldn't convert to Blackberry on the site. I think it's probably due to the lack of a developer signature hash or something like that.
But the thing is I don't really know how to get one and how to integrate it in the package... I know it's just a zip file but I haven't gone digging into it.
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Re: The Contraption 19: Old Film Compensator for Android
« Reply #55 on: May 06, 2015, 12:00:47 AM »
as expected works fine on a Blackberry Q10 with BB10.3.1865 :D
ALT key is on and does not disperse upon exiting the app. Only when a new text field is on screen it goes away.
I just had to run a Canadian app on a Canadian company phone!

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Re: The Contraption 19: Old Film Compensator for Android
« Reply #56 on: May 06, 2015, 12:21:06 PM »
nice!

I got inspired and fired up my blackberry after having it lay dormant for a while. unfortunately the cursor ball crapped out and can't register downward movements anymore. cursor is stuck on the top of the screen what the heck xD
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Re: The Contraption 19: Old Film Compensator for Android
« Reply #57 on: May 06, 2015, 02:01:41 PM »
Only one solution: contact cleaner
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Re: The Contraption 19: Old Film Compensator for Android
« Reply #58 on: May 06, 2015, 05:06:49 PM »
I find that constantly moving the pad for a minute or two sometimes helps.
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Re: The Contraption 19: Old Film Compensator for Android
« Reply #59 on: May 06, 2015, 10:39:43 PM »
There must either be dirt between the contact and the carbon pad or the contacts are simply worn out like on my TV remote.
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Re: The Contraption 19: Old Film Compensator for Android
« Reply #60 on: May 07, 2015, 02:04:20 PM »
probably some crud in there. it operates like an old mouse ball and I can feel one of the wheels not being in contact with the ball.
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Re: The Contraption 19: Old Film Compensator for Android
« Reply #61 on: May 07, 2015, 02:24:35 PM »
Those were just awful. I had one which required frequent shaking...
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Re: The Contraption 19: Old Film Compensator for Android
« Reply #62 on: May 14, 2015, 01:34:54 AM »
Works perfectly out of the box on the newer bb i just got! ;D

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Re: The Contraption 19: Old Film Compensator for Android
« Reply #63 on: May 14, 2015, 08:53:01 AM »
nice!looks like a pleasant phone/device
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