{"id":49122,"date":"2024-12-24T06:01:05","date_gmt":"2024-12-23T22:01:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeals75.com\/blog\/49122"},"modified":"2026-04-14T09:24:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T01:24:18","slug":"%e7%ac%ac-237-%e5%8d%b7%e5%ba%95%e7%89%87%ef%bc%9aolympus-om-10-quartz-%e8%88%87-ilford-rapid-400-%e5%bd%a9%e8%89%b2%e5%8d%b3%e5%8f%af%e6%8b%8d%e5%ba%95%e7%89%87","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeals75.com\/en\/blog\/49122","title":{"rendered":"EP237: The Outdoor Life \u2014 Olympus OM-10 Quartz with Ilford Rapid 400"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nRoll #237 \u2014 camping has gotten old, so we started a fire to stay busy<\/p>\n

Film: Ilford Rapid 400
\nDeveloped & scanned: Li-lai Photo, 2024\/10\/14
\nCamera: Olympus OM-10 Quartz
\nLenses: Olympus OM Zuiko 50mm f1.8, Sigma 28-84mm f3.5-4.5<\/p>\n

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Writing this on December 24, 2024. About a month ago, I set myself a rule: no shooting new film until I'd finished writing about what I already had. By slowing down the pace, I hoped to ease the pressure of the ever-growing backlog. Over that past month, things have shifted a little. Without a film camera on me at all times, I found myself reaching for an alternative \u2014 Dazz Cam<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Out of all the filters in Dazz Cam, I landed on just one: \"CPM35,\" which has a soft, slightly hazy lens quality. I've set it as a widget on my iPhone 13 mini's home screen for quick access. What appeals to me about Dazz Cam isn't really the filters \u2014 though they're genuinely impressive \u2014 it's that it lets me shoot at the equivalent of a 35mm field of view as the default.<\/p>\n

Modern smartphones default to wide-angle lenses, which I've never felt comfortable with. And the option to set a preferred focal length on the iPhone is locked to Pro models, which the 13 mini isn't. So Dazz Cam's ability to start at 35mm out of the box has been a real convenience.<\/p>\n

What I'd actually prefer is a default 50mm crop, but the quality loss from that much cropping is too visible. A cropped 35mm feels like a reasonable middle ground.<\/p>\n

This roll mostly covers October 2024 \u2014 hiking Tucheng Huoyan Mountain and a camping trip in Fuxing, Taoyuan.<\/p>\n

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\n#1
\nHeading into the mountains with the Olympus OM-10 Quartz and Sigma 28-84mm f3.5-4.5 on my chest. On flat days the camera stays in my courier bag; on hikes I put the strap on and wear it in front.
\nSigma 28-84mm f3.5-4.5 @ 84mm (1\/125, f8)<\/p>\n

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\n#2
\nToday's destination: Huoyan Mountain in Tucheng. We entered through the Chengtian Zen Temple, and the courtyard view opened up wide.
\nSigma 28-84mm f3.5-4.5 @ 35mm (1\/1000, f8)<\/p>\n

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\n#3
\nThe plaza in front of Chengtian Zen Temple \u2014 shaded canopies and electric fans, which tells you how brutal the summer heat here must be. I don't have strong feelings about Taoist temples, but Buddhist monasteries always leave me with a sense of respect for the people who dedicate themselves to practice there.
\nSigma 28-84mm f3.5-4.5 @ 35mm (1\/125, f3.5)<\/p>\n

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\n#4
\nThe temple's exterior is understated and elegant \u2014 a place for monks to practice quietly. The atmosphere is completely different from the noise and incense smoke of a typical Taoist temple.
\nSigma 28-84mm f3.5-4.5 @ 35mm (1\/500, f8)<\/p>\n

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\n#5
\nThrough the temple, and then the climb begins.
\nSigma 28-84mm f3.5-4.5 @ 28mm (1\/60, f3.5)<\/p>\n

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\n#6
\nI always trail at the back, watching my son's silhouette ahead.
\nSigma 28-84mm f3.5-4.5 @ 84mm (1\/60, f4.5)<\/p>\n

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\n#7
\nHuoyan Mountain peaks at 373 meters \u2014 a small hill. The summit is heavily developed with facilities for local recreation; it's not a destination for scenery.
\nSigma 28-84mm f3.5-4.5 @ 84mm (1\/125, f4.5)<\/p>\n

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\n#8
\nAn aloe vera plant. Quite charming, actually.
\nSigma 28-84mm f3.5-4.5 @ 84mm (1\/125, f4.5)<\/p>\n

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\n#9
\nThe summit \u2014 more of a recreation plaza. A lot of infrastructure.
\nSigma 28-84mm f3.5-4.5 @ 35mm (1\/125, f3.5)<\/p>\n

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\n#10
\nFound a convenient ledge for the camera \u2014 used the OM-10's self-timer.
\nSigma 28-84mm f3.5-4.5 @ 84mm (1\/125, f4.5)<\/p>\n

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\n#11
\nThe restroom here appears to have no door, so they've installed a railroad-style gate at the entrance instead.
\nSigma 28-84mm f3.5-4.5 @ 84mm (1\/60, f4.5)<\/p>\n

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\n#12
\nNot sure if this is a longhorn beetle or a stink bug. Or neither.
\nSigma 28-84mm f3.5-4.5 @ 84mm (1\/60, f4.5)<\/p>\n

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\n#13
\nI buy batteries for film cameras from a Shopee seller called \"Battery Brother\" \u2014 they stock almost every common camera battery type, ship quickly, and the prices are consistently good without needing to compare.
\nOlympus OM Zuiko 50mm f1.8 (1\/30, f1.8)<\/p>\n

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\n#14
\nPeople often ask which Olympus OM lens I'd recommend first. Almost always my answer is the Zuiko 50mm f1.8. It's unbeatable across every category \u2014 price, optical quality, weight. If you're just getting into the OM system, start here, and it will not disappoint. If possible, go for the single-coating version rather than the multi-coating (MC) version; the MC tends to develop haze issues over time. \u2014 Shot on a Saturday morning; we drive to Taipei City every Saturday for my son's English class. The parking lot was unusually empty that day.
\nOlympus OM Zuiko 50mm f1.8 (1\/1000, f2.8)<\/p>\n

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\n#15
\nSince we started growing plants at home, I've started noticing other people's plants more \u2014 from the street, looking up.
\nOlympus OM Zuiko 50mm f1.8 (1\/250, f11)<\/p>\n

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\n#16
\nLunch after class \u2014 heading straight to the Fuxing campsite in Taoyuan after this.
\nOlympus OM Zuiko 50mm f1.8 (1\/60, f2.8)<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>
\n#17
\nSome things are just innate \u2014 my son has always worn his watch on his right hand, without anyone teaching him to. I often wonder what kind of person he'll grow into. The curiosity is mixed with something like unease. Maybe the hardest part of being a parent is learning to accept and let go.
\nOlympus OM Zuiko 50mm f1.8 (1\/60, f2.8)<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>
\n#18
\nAt the campsite \u2014 setting up the Heimplanet Backdoor<\/a> inflatable tent, which I hadn't used in a while and was a little nervous about.
\nOlympus OM Zuiko 50mm f1.8 (1\/1000, f2.8)<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>
\n#19
\nA grill rack I bought specifically for this trip \u2014 doubles as a fire pit stand. This is the Uniflame 683040<\/a>.
\nOlympus OM Zuiko 50mm f1.8 (1\/30, f1.8)<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>
\n#20
\nThe tongs are remarkable \u2014 Uniflame 615164<\/a>. Simple V-shaped metal with no spring, yet somehow perfectly easy to open, grip, and release. The tactile response in both directions is exactly right.
\nOlympus OM Zuiko 50mm f1.8 (1\/30, f1.8)<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>
\n#21
\nSomeone's pet wandered over and made itself completely at home next to our tent.
\nOlympus OM Zuiko 50mm f1.8 (1s, f1.8)<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>
\n#22
\nLucky \u2014 there were stars that night. No cable release, just a tripod and a finger on the shutter. This is a 3-second exposure using the OM-10's aperture priority mode. Most OM-10 bodies have a slow shutter drift problem \u2014 this one doesn't. I got lucky twice.
\nOlympus OM Zuiko 50mm f1.8 (3s, f1.8)<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>
\n#23
\nI tried four different shutter speeds for the stars to find the right balance between exposure and trailing. Conclusion: 15 seconds at 50mm is the sweet spot \u2014 bright enough, no visible star trails.
\nOlympus OM Zuiko 50mm f1.8 (15s, f1.8)<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>
\n#24
\nAt 30 seconds, the trailing becomes visible.
\nOlympus OM Zuiko 50mm f1.8 (30s, f1.8)<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>
\n#25
\nAt 20 seconds \u2014 still a hint of trailing if you look closely. Going with 15 seconds from here on for 50mm starshots.
\nOlympus OM Zuiko 50mm f1.8 (20s, f1.8)<\/p>\n

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That's the full roll \u2014 Olympus OM-10 Quartz with Ilford Rapid 400. Thanks for reading.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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