General announcements affecting this forum.

The place to introduce yourself to those already here.

Need help finding your way around the forum? Ask here!

Your ideas for the development of this forum here please

As they relate to photography

The slot for general photographic chitter chatter.

The place for your hint or tip that you think may be of use to others here. Please make a separate post for each tip.

If you know of new products or offers that you feel will be of interest to members then announce them here. Commercial plugs by our sponsors are welcome.

For discussions of your pictures and to display print-exchanges and other communal work.

Members can add links to sites they think may be of interest to others.

Have you ever wanted your very own Agony Uncle to turn to when things go wrong? Well now you can, for Master Printer Les McLean has offered his services to you via this Forum. You only have to post a question here on any subject relating to film use and darkroom printing to elicit Les’ advice. To ensure that advice is clear, and without conflict the only opinion you will receive will be from Les, any replies, interruptions, or general discussion by other members to this section will be removed. Open a new thread for each question please.

Members are encouraged to arrange local meeting and shoots here.

Members are encouraged to arrange print swops and exchange groups here.

This category is intended for the discussion of marketing and promotion for those who practice, or wish learn about the business of photography.

Your own exhibitions, publications, or achievements.

Announce events organised by a photographic group to which you belong that may be of interest to others here.

Post details here of photographic workshops that you are organising or feedback on those you have attended recently that you feel may be of interest to others.

If you feel that you have expertise in an area of photography and are prepared to trade it for assistance in another field, or vice versa, then advertise the fact here and see if a swap can be arranged.

Our Exhibition of Friends Work

This is the thread for the discussion photographic equipment that has been seen on auction sites, and is felt to be of interest to others here. Friends are welcome to draw attention to their own auction items, but please don’t overdo that aspect. We offer no guarantees, nor do we underwrite the veracity of any transactions that result.

If you know somewhere that you consider to be photogenic in these fair isles tell us where, why and when.

If you know somewhere that you consider to be photogenic outside of these fair isles tell us where, why and when.

Discussions on anything to do with darkroom setting up or equipment.

Cameras and lens for 35mm and smaller.

If it uses 120 film then this is the place to chat about it.

Cameras and lens for 5 x4 and bigger.

Filters and their use.

Just as it says.

Film types, brands, usage, processing, and problems.

Exposure, problems and cures.

Film types, brands, usage, processing, and problems.

Exposure, problems and cures.

Print finishing, mounting and framing.

Contact printing techniques

Discuss your favourite home brews. Trials and tribulations.

Off the shelf photographic chemicals.

Types, availability, use and problems.

Post a review on your favourite books here or ask for advice on what to buy.

Write a review on your favourite equipment. (I may regret that description)