EP275: Museums and Skyscrapers — Konica Big mini HG BM-300 35mm f3.5 with Kodak UltraMax 400

Roll 275

Film: Kodak UltraMax 400
Developed & scanned by DEP Lab 2025/8/5
Camera: Konica Big mini HG BM-300 35mm f3.5

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#1
Continuing from the last frame of the previous roll, I intentionally shot a similar composition under comparable lighting to see how a 35mm f3.5 lens paired with ISO 400 film would perform indoors when slightly underexposed. The result was acceptable.

 

#2
The lunch receipt from the Griffin Museum.

 

#3
At the Griffin Museum, we saw exhibits that had actually been to space.

 

#4
This shot did not quite work out, but what I wanted to capture was the large SpaceX logo in the background.

 

#5
There is a lot to see here. If you take the time to read through each exhibit, you could easily spend hours and learn a great deal.

 

#6
Walking through museums can get tiring faster than you expect.

 

#7
So “Say Cheese” really is just “Say Cheese.”

 

#8
This exhibit was fascinating. A mechanical system where a ball continuously travels through a series of tracks and mechanisms. Every child stood there watching for a long time. So did we.

 

#9
Although the Griffin Museum displays many real space artifacts, what captured my six-year-old son’s attention the most was a rocket simulation game. You had to balance speed, weight, and endurance to build a rocket capable of leaving Earth’s orbit and reaching its destination. It was surprisingly engaging. We ended up playing for over an hour.

 

#10
Letting my six-year-old experience what it feels like to stand inside a simulated tornado.

 

#11
At some point, visiting local supermarkets in unfamiliar countries has become one of our standard travel routines. This one is Trader Joe's in Chicago.

 

#12
This Trader Joe's was quite busy, but I waited for a quieter moment to take photos. I try to avoid including strangers in my shots whenever possible.

 

#13
Milk cheaper than water. The small bottle of water I bought at the museum cost about 120 NTD.

 

#14
Local bus advertisements in Chicago. They seem to be for legal services.

 

#15
Buildings in Chicago are consistently impressive, whether old or new.

 

#16
The first typeface I ever became aware of was probably Helvetica. This does not seem to be Helvetica, though.

 

#17
Today’s destination was the observation deck at the John Hancock Center. A 100-story building completed in 1969, still impressive by any standard.

 

#18
We made a stop at the official LEGO store in Chicago to see how it compares to the ones in Taiwan.

 

#19
What fascinates me most about Chicago is how old and new architecture coexist so naturally. The church in this frame is likely over a hundred years old.

 

#20
A very clever restroom mirror design.

 

#21
I started shooting film when my son was around three years old. He is now six.

 

#22
From the observation deck “360 Chicago,” a completely unobstructed view.

 

#23
In the distance, the building with the twin antennae is the Willis Tower, currently the tallest building in Chicago. It has 110 floors and was completed in 1973. Until 1998, it was the tallest building in the world.

 

#24
This roll went through an X-ray scanner inside a lead bag, which resulted in noticeably rough grain.

 

#25
During my time in Chicago, I wore two watches. A red one set to Taiwan time, and a black one set to US time. Both were Casio G-Shock.

 

#26
I often forget how old my mom is. Not because I cannot remember, but because I never made a point to keep track.

 

#27
The bar area at the “360 Chicago” observation deck.

This is the full set from this roll, shot with the Konica Big mini HG BM-300 and Kodak UltraMax 400. Thank you for viewing.

As a side note, when traveling with film, it is better to request a hand check at security rather than relying on lead bags. Otherwise, security staff may increase the scan intensity until they can clearly see what is inside.