Ben Dawkins
@bjdawkins active 2 months ago-
Andrew Tonkin started the forum topic Anyone seen the meetup.com website? in the group
UK Photographers 3 days, 17 hours agoSeems to me we’re all forgetting this Choose Film site, taking it for granted. On the other hand, I’m aware of some active meetup.com groups who, erm, meet up, to take photos and have a drink or meal or […]
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Peter Elgar posted an update in the group
UK Photographers 3 months agoLatest free FILM Cameras ! I have been GIVEN a PENTAX MZ-5 and a MINOLTA DYNAX 500 si outfit !! I have tested them( after fitting new batteries!) and the lenses are sharp and TTL flash works OK — I used some 1998 outdated FUJI SUPER G 400 film I downrated to 100 ASA as it was old and processed myself in C41 .. There was a high fog level as teh…[Read more]
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Still cannot remember HOW to add the right BB code for this site !!
and the trouble is that there is NO provision for DELETING MISTAKES in posts on this site.
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Peter Elgar posted an update in the group
UK Photographers 3 months, 2 weeks agoI have been sent back another lot of my ’Hard Copy’ transparencies from my Agency all un-used as they want only DIGITAL now !!
Corn Dolly maker. Pentax 6×7 Kodak Ektachrome film
Antique Chair restorer, Rolleicord Vb, Agfa RS200 film which had FADED badly to blue and I corrected in PhotoShop 7
Spinner on same camera and film. Fill-in flash.
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Peter Elgar posted an update in the group
UK Photographers 5 months, 1 week agoHave been GIVEN a 1970′s Asahi Pentax KX body and a Hanimex 75-300m f5.6 auto-Zoom lens by a Camera Club member — the aperture setting ring was not working but with a minute amount of Three-in-One oil it works again and I have been out taking some experimental shots with 1998 dated Fuji Super G 400 and outdated Kodak Tri-X I processed in Kodak…[Read more]
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Paul Berry replied to the forum topic Popup darkrooms in the group
UK Photographers 5 months, 2 weeks agoInteresting idea, I’ve never heard of a pop-up darkroom, I’m gonna check this one out. I would think however that to make sizable enlargement you would need a considerable size tent. I could do little more […]
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Simon Sedgwick started the forum topic Popup darkrooms in the group
UK Photographers 5 months, 3 weeks agoHi all,
I was wondering on here is using a popup darkroom tent and can recommend a brand? I’m looking at doing enlargements at home and so thought this would be a sensible idea as I can’t make any room in the […]
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Kevin Rossin started the forum topic Replacement 120/220 film tray for Nikon 9000ED scanner in the group
UK Photographers 5 months, 3 weeks agoHi all,
I’m looking for a replacement 120/220 scanning tray for a Nikon 9000ED scanner – part number FH-8695.
I have spoken with Nikon Europe and the tray is discontinued so need I to find a second hand one […]
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Simon Sedgwick replied to the forum topic Home processing C41 and E6 in the group
UK Photographers 6 months, 1 week agoGot a CPE2 and a Tetenal kit, now all I need to do is find the time to shoot some stuff. @Peter that shot is beautifully deatailed; I wouldn’t have thought it possible of such old stock.
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Peter Elgar posted an update in the group
Medium Format 120 6 months, 1 week agoI went out with some outdated 2001 Kodak Portra 400 NC rated at 200 ASA loaded into my 1060 Rolleiflex 2.8F Planar and got these Autumn Colours
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Peter Elgar replied to the forum topic Home processing C41 and E6 in the group
UK Photographers 6 months, 1 week agosome 1987 outdated Kodak Vericlor III 220 size — i gave it extra 30 secs in teh C41 dev and rated fil at 40 ASA instead of 160 ASA — not bad !! – if you Do It Yourself you can alter dev times like this.
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Simon Sedgwick replied to the forum topic Home processing C41 and E6 in the group
UK Photographers 7 months, 1 week agoManaged to get a Jobo CPE2 on ebay for not too much
Picked up a Tetanal kit so I’m ready to rock, just need to shoot a couple of test reels to practise with. I scan and digital print so I see what you’re […] -
Peter Elgar posted an update in the group
Medium Format 120 7 months, 3 weeks agoI got my British 1950′s Ensign Selfix 12/20 working again after about two years with a jammed shutter ! It has a 75mm f3.5 Ross Xpres lens- the focus was OUT so I had to unscrew some minute screws arouns the lens mount and re-set Infinity focus using a ground glass Microscope slide laid on the film plane. I loaded some Ilford Delta 400 of…[Read more]
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lumenosity replied to the forum topic Film Availability in the group
UK Photographers 7 months, 4 weeks agoSadly nothing lasts for ever, enjoy using your favourite films whilst you may.
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D max replied to the forum topic Film Availability in the group
UK Photographers 8 months agoIt’s strange the price of Fuji Reversal films has increased significantly only since Kodak ceased manufacturing slide film, and the company have the virtual monopoly.
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Editor posted an update in the group
Medium Format 120 8 months, 4 weeks agoI’m rationalising my photo collection. Still a firm believer in film (35mm and 5×4) but selling MF camera that has been unused for a couple of years. I have a Mamiya 6 + 75mm + 150mm + c/u adapter. All in very good condition and relatively light use. Looking for £1,300 (will haggle a little). It’s a lovely outfit, the lenses are razor sharp and…[Read more]
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