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Showing results 1 to 25 of 347 Search took 0.24 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: mpirie

Forum: Darkroom 15th January 2021, 12:54 PM

Replies: 14 Times too short on Devere 504 Views: 199 Posted By mpirie Just what i was about to suggest too Terry....add... Just what i was about to suggest too Terry....add ND gels above the neg. If you can buy 0.3 sheets, you should be able to add one or more to bring the times up to an acceptable level. Mike ...

Forum: Cameras - Large Format 11th January 2021, 08:47 PM

Replies: 15 "Beefy tripod"... Views: 311 Posted By mpirie Hi Alan, No, not had any of my CF tripods... Hi Alan, No, not had any of my CF tripods break on me (lost a foot or two off the MF55Pro though). I like the lightness of carrying CF legs, but maybe it's psychological that my camera feels...

Forum: Cameras - Large Format 11th January 2021, 06:36 PM

Replies: 15 "Beefy tripod"... Views: 311 Posted By mpirie Tripods are something i've spent a lot of time... Tripods are something i've spent a lot of time (and money) on. I think i have around 8 or 9. What I would suggest is to consider where you will use the tripod and what the ground conditions are...

Forum: Photography in general 9th January 2021, 08:58 AM

Replies: 36 Which Photographer? Views: 760 Posted By mpirie Hi Gary, I've seen a couple of exhibitions... Hi Gary, I've seen a couple of exhibitions of Adams work and agree, some of them were small and lacking contrast. I put it down to poor lighting (presumably to avoid fading) at the exhibition...

Forum: Photography in general 8th January 2021, 08:15 PM

Replies: 36 Which Photographer? Views: 760 Posted By mpirie I'm fortunate enough to have seen John Sexton's... I'm fortunate enough to have seen John Sexton's prints at an exhibition of his and they are stunning! I'm not too macho to admit i had tears in my eyes looking at them....it was like you could walk...

Forum: Photography in general 30th December 2020, 10:05 AM

Replies: 23 running low on things to photograph Views: 619 Posted By mpirie I'm fortunate enough to live in the North West of... I'm fortunate enough to live in the North West of Scotland so subject matter is not usually a problem......it's the weather (and only 6hrs of daylight) that stops my outdoor activities at this time...

Forum: Cameras - Large Format 28th December 2020, 12:55 PM

Replies: 3 Arca Swiss monorail Views: 211 Posted By mpirie It might be easier and cheaper to find a 5x4... It might be easier and cheaper to find a 5x4 monorail camera with Graflok back that will allow you to use 6x6, 6x7, 6x9, 6x12 roll-film and of course 5x4 sheet film. A bit more flexible than sticking...

Forum: Introductions 22nd December 2020, 08:30 AM

Replies: 13 Hello from Belgium Views: 428 Posted By mpirie Welcome to the forum Stefaan. Several of us... Welcome to the forum Stefaan. Several of us use the Multigrade 500 systems on our enlargers too. Feel free to ask questions. Mike

Forum: Cameras - small format 16th December 2020, 12:46 PM

Replies: 6 Nikon RF S3 2000 Views: 215 Posted By mpirie I think it's called a Nikon S mount, but i'm not... I think it's called a Nikon S mount, but i'm not sure. I am sure however that standard F mount lenses don't fit......at least not on my S2. Mike

Forum: Introductions 14th December 2020, 01:10 PM

Replies: 19 Uwe Pilz form Leipzig Germany Views: 555 Posted By mpirie Welcome Uwe. Mike Welcome Uwe. Mike

Forum: Darkroom 13th December 2020, 10:51 AM

Replies: 109 Sticky: What are you printing, right now! Views: 61,358 Posted By mpirie Thanks guys. I was fortunate to be able to... Thanks guys. I was fortunate to be able to shoot the body of the wedding on one of those cameras that doesn't use film :-) and the "specials" on film. When i think back to the professional days...

Forum: Darkroom 12th December 2020, 09:33 PM

Replies: 109 Sticky: What are you printing, right now! Views: 61,358 Posted By mpirie Just finished printing some key shots from my... Just finished printing some key shots from my daughters wedding a couple of weeks ago. Mike

Forum: Chemical formulae 4th December 2020, 08:17 AM

Replies: 8 Bellini Views: 543 Posted By mpirie Thanks Terry, I have some in stock already, but... Thanks Terry, I have some in stock already, but wanted to get hold of some more just for comfort. I found some on eBay, but £24.99 + £20 P&P, Silverprint is £49.99 + P&P Maybe i'll stick to...

Forum: Auctions of Interest 4th December 2020, 08:11 AM

Replies: 11 DeVere 54 for sale Views: 394 Posted By mpirie Depends on the format you want to use. The... Depends on the format you want to use. The 805 will be newer, but i'd suspect the 54 would be better built (as in meant for professional lab use). Mike

Forum: Auctions of Interest 3rd December 2020, 08:13 AM

Replies: 11 DeVere 54 for sale Views: 394 Posted By mpirie DeVere 54 for sale Hi guys, Currently on Gumtree for those of you willing to travel to Cornwall. https://www.gumtree.com/p/video-camera-accessories/darkroom-enlarger/1389353700 Comes with timer and...

Forum: Chemical formulae 2nd December 2020, 01:21 PM

Replies: 8 Bellini Views: 543 Posted By mpirie I bought some hydroquinone from Nik and Trick a... I bought some hydroquinone from Nik and Trick a few months ago and it was fine. When i tried to repeat the order last week, was told they can't sell it over the bay of e so i'd need to order...

Forum: Monochrome Film 25th November 2020, 09:40 PM

Replies: 23 kodak B&W film double price of Ilford Views: 620 Posted By mpirie I can't talk to the 120 Kodak prices, but their... I can't talk to the 120 Kodak prices, but their 5x4 sheet film is nearly twice the price of comparable Ilford film.....which is itself twice the price of Foma film. I used to use a lot of TMax...

Forum: Darkroom 21st November 2020, 08:20 PM

Replies: 16 Fixing enlarger to a wall Views: 736 Posted By mpirie I'll PM you Ian. Mike I'll PM you Ian. Mike

Forum: Darkroom 21st November 2020, 12:15 PM

Replies: 16 Fixing enlarger to a wall Views: 736 Posted By mpirie I've been trying to find a wall bracket for my... I've been trying to find a wall bracket for my L1200 for years.....if i start making large prints, i may have to knock something together too. Mike

Forum: Cameras - Large Format 22nd October 2020, 11:32 AM

Replies: 17 How many here use ev numbers when spot metering a scene? Views: 732 Posted By mpirie I see EV's as more of a transferrable shorthand. ... I see EV's as more of a transferrable shorthand. After all not everyone's EV12 equates to 1/30 @ f11 with 100ISO. Zoners will use it as a quick method of working out the brightness range and...

Forum: Cameras - Large Format 19th October 2020, 11:50 AM

Replies: 17 How many here use ev numbers when spot metering a scene? Views: 732 Posted By mpirie My Pentax digital spotmeter reports EV numbers... My Pentax digital spotmeter reports EV numbers that you then transfer to the calculator dial. Best thing i did was add a Zone scale so that i can quickly dial-in the Zone III settings and see...

Forum: Equipment miscellaneous 28th July 2020, 12:01 PM

Replies: 7 JOBO Developing tanks Views: 493 Posted By mpirie Are these the 1500 or 2500 series tanks John? ... Are these the 1500 or 2500 series tanks John? I think they're ABS so would need a specialist cement.......what about using a two-pack epoxy? Mike

Forum: Colour film 1st July 2020, 06:48 AM

Replies: 15 Film developing temperature Views: 1,289 Posted By mpirie My darkroom is an annexe to the garage and can... My darkroom is an annexe to the garage and can get very cold in winter.....around 6 or 7 degrees at times. When processing sheet film, i have the chemicals heat up in my Jobo.....leaving it on for...

Forum: Photography in general 26th June 2020, 07:27 AM

Replies: 15 Sheet Film Views: 1,021 Posted By mpirie What volume of solutions were you using in the... What volume of solutions were you using in the Orbital? I think the small cups are around 75ml, but i regularly process four 5x4 negs in my orbital with 300ml of each solution. The other thing...

Forum: Monochrome Film 13th June 2020, 09:33 PM

Replies: 25 FP4+125 Any reason not to make this my go to film for all formats?. Views: 2,307 Posted By mpirie I stick to FP4+ for the vast majority of my work.... I stick to FP4+ for the vast majority of my work. It's not exclusive, i will use others like Pan-F and Hp5, but if i look back at my catalogue.....nearly 90% of it was shot on FP4+. Having said...

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