Kowa SIX

Waiting to be let out onto the open rails. This photo was taken by a Kowa Super 66 medium format film camera with a KOWA 1:2.8/85 lens and Kowa L39•3C(UV) ø67 filter using Ilford Delta 3200 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

With all of the recent revelations about aliens visiting Earth, I was not overly surprised to meet one the other day as I strolled down the neighborhood street. Even though he was armed to the teeth (if he had teeth, that is), he seemed like a friendly interplanetary visitor. After exchanging pleasantries we went our own ways. This photo was taken by a Kowa/SIX medium format film camera and KOWA 1:2.8/85mm lens with a Kowa L1A ø67 filter using Kodak Portra 160 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitalized by Photoshop.

View from above. This photo was taken by a Kowa Super 66 medium format film camera with a KOWA 1:2.8/85 lens and Kowa L39•3C(UV) ø67 filter using Ilford Delta 3200 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

An original Shinkansen Bullet Train circa 1968 in the National Railway Museum in York, England. Over the Shinkansen`s 50+ year history, carrying over 5.4 billion passengers, there has been not a single passenger fatality or injury due to train accidents This photo was taken by a Kowa Super 66 medium format film camera with a KOWA 1:2.8/85 lens and Kowa L39•3C(UV) ø67 filter using Ilford Delta 3200 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

The Flying Scotsman visits Kings Cross Station on it’s 100th birthday. This photo was taken by a Kowa Super 66 medium format film camera with a Kowa 1:2.8/85mm lens and Kowa L39•3C(UV) ø67 filter using Kodak Portra 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

North Eastern Railway (NER) No. 66 Aerolite is a preserved British steam locomotive. It was classified X1 by the LNER. It was capable of reaching 55 mph (89 km/h) This photo was taken by a Kowa Super 66 medium format film camera with a KOWA 1:2.8/85 lens and Kowa L39•3C(UV) ø67 filter using Ilford Delta 3200 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Steam locomotive and tender, Grand Junction Railway, (London & North Western Railway), 2-2-2 No 49, COLUMBINE , designed by Alexander Allen, built at Crewe Works in 1845, withdrawn in 1902 This photo was taken by a Kowa Super 66 medium format film camera with a KOWA 1:3.5/55 lens and Kowa L39•3C(UV) ø67 filter using Ilford Delta 3200 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

SHARP AND FELLOWS #7 The Sharp and Fellows #7, was originally built about 1902 with a 2-6-0 wheel arrangement for the Minnesota Land and Construction Company. In 1909, it was sold to C. H. Sharp Construction Company, who added a two-wheel trailing truck under the engine cab and then used the locomotive in the building of the Santa Fe Railway System through Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. Built: 1902 by American Locomotive Company, Dickson Works Donated: 1955 by the Sharp and Fellows Contracting Company Wheel Arrangement: 2-6-2 Cylinders: 20" x 26" Driver Diameter: 56" Weight: 75 tons This photo was taken by a Kowa/SIX medium format film camera and a KOWA 1:3.5/55mm lens with a Kowa L1A ø67 filter using Cinestill 50D film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

On the 12th day of Christmas My true love gave to me A partridge in a pear tree This photo was taken by a Kowa Super 66 medium format camera and KOWA LENS-S 1:3.5/150mm lens mounted on a T/3-T/2 extension tube combo (48mm) with a Kowa L1A ø67 filter using Kodak Portra 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

A lone sentinel diligently watches for any sign of activity. This photo was taken by a Kowa/SIX medium format film camera and KOWA 1:5.6/110mm lens with a Zenza Bronica SY48•2C (Y2) filter using Ilford Delta100 Pro film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

And now a word from the White House. This photo was taken by a Kowa Super 66 medium format film camera with a KOWA 1:3.5/55 lens and Kowa L39•3C(UV) ø67 filter using Kodak Portra 160 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

A sweeping view of a magical place, Napa Valley. This photo was taken by a Kowa Super 66 medium format film camera with a KOWA 1:3.5/55 lens and Zenza Bronica 67mm SL39•3C(UV) filter using Kodak Portra 160 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop

It appears that this acreage produces two products - fine vintage grapes and agave. Depending on the mood of the consumer, will it be wine or tequila? This photo was taken by a Kowa Super 66 medium format film camera with a KOWA 1:3.5/55 lens and Kowa L39•3C(UV) ø67 filter using Kodak Portra 160 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

If we are to have any hope for the future, those who have lanterns must pass them on to others. Plato This photo was taken by a Kowa/SIX medium format film camera and Kowa 1:2.8/85 lens with a Kowa Y2 ø67 filter using Ilford HP5 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitalized with Photoshop.

The walls of this San Franciscan Victorian house are showing a touch of grey. It is understandable since she was constructed in 1888. This photo was taken by a Kowa/SIX format film camera with a KOWA 1:3.5/55 lens and Kowa L1A ø67 filter using Kodak Portra 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Orderly rows of manicured vines slumber through the wet winter period awaiting a Springtime rebirth. This photo was taken by a Kowa Super 66 medium format film camera with a Kowa 1:2.8/85 lens and Kowa L39•3C(UV) ø67 filter using Kodak Portra 160 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

If I were a small critter hiding in the vineyards, I would run away in a panic when this beast approaches!! This photo was taken by a Kowa Super 66 medium format film camera with a KOWA 1:3.5/55 lens and Kowa L39•3C(UV) ø67 filter using Kodak Portra 160 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Chase Center is a sports and performing arts venue in San Francisco. This photo was taken by a Kowa Super 66 medium format film camera with a Kowa 1:2.8/85mm lens and Kowa L39•3C(UV) ø67 filter using Kodak Portra 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.