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Forum: Sale or Wanted 8th April 2022, 03:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,049
Posted By les dix
The enlarger is now with an arts centre in...

The enlarger is now with an arts centre in Newcastle, having put it on the 'Freecycle' website. I immediately had four people in the area asking if they could have it. I also thought about putting it...
Forum: Help! 18th March 2022, 04:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,500
Posted By les dix
replying to a private message

Hi
If I have received a private message and I reply to that message via the 'submit message' button (but NOT by replying to the personal email I receive) the reply does not show up anywhere. Is this...
Forum: Sale or Wanted 18th March 2022, 08:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,062
Posted By les dix
The camera now has a new home

The camera now has a new home
Forum: Sale or Wanted 17th March 2022, 09:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,062
Posted By les dix
Minolta Autocord TLR [SOLD]

I have a Minolta Autocord 6 x 6 TLR camera which some years ago was given to me as a gift by a retired wedding photographer. It has some issues-firstly the flip up magnifier for the viewing screen...
Forum: Sale or Wanted 17th March 2022, 08:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,049
Posted By les dix
Darkroom giveaway

I used to be a regular poster on this forum but the loss of a suitable darkroom space led me away to other interests (drawing and painting to be precise). Now is the time to let my enlarger go and I...
Forum: Great Britain 13th June 2018, 09:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,484
Posted By les dix
Spurn point on the East Yorkshire coast is an...

Spurn point on the East Yorkshire coast is an amazing location- while it still lasts!

Les
Forum: Photography in general 16th October 2017, 08:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,410
Posted By les dix
I was awarded his 'pic of the week' sometime back...

I was awarded his 'pic of the week' sometime back in 2000. He phoned my home when I was at work but he spoke to my wife so I missed the chance to speak to the great man. Got lots of Fuji slide film...
Forum: Overseas 27th August 2017, 12:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 34,758
Posted By les dix
I went here a couple of years ago.It is in the...

I went here a couple of years ago.It is in the South.
http://www.zeelandmuseumland.nl/cameramuseum_zierikzee.html

I spent an enjoyable time in their reading room looking at old UK photo...
Forum: Chemical formulae 22nd May 2016, 12:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,631
Posted By les dix
Hi Rob, I am a chemist by profession. I am...

Hi Rob,
I am a chemist by profession. I am suprised that Ammonium chloride is labelled explosive -it is not according to the safety sheets we use but it is toxic and an irritant. It was used in...
Forum: Photography in general 19th April 2016, 03:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,044
Posted By les dix
I saw a TV documentary about him a few years ago....

I saw a TV documentary about him a few years ago. It was good to see such a talented African photographer documenting the vibrant culture of his own country.
Les
Forum: Sale or Wanted 7th September 2015, 05:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,537
Posted By les dix
No interest in the mamiya c220 so I will try a...

No interest in the mamiya c220 so I will try a certain well known dealer instead.I will be packing it up on Friday unless someone makes an offer.
Thanks
Les
Forum: Sale or Wanted 29th August 2015, 05:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,537
Posted By les dix
Book now spoken for Cheers Les

Book now spoken for
Cheers
Les
Forum: Sale or Wanted 28th August 2015, 10:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,537
Posted By les dix
More items

Hello,
Continuing my clear-out of some lesser used items, I have two for sale.

1. A Mamiya C220 TLR camera with 80 mm lens. This comes with a paramender (essential for doing close-ups). It was...
Forum: Monochrome Film 27th August 2015, 12:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,856
Posted By les dix
It looks like Peter Hogan still supplies it. ...

It looks like Peter Hogan still supplies it.

http://www.monochromephotography.com/photo_3401806.html

I have not used it for a long time either.

Regards
Les
Forum: Sale or Wanted 21st August 2015, 09:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,662
Posted By les dix
All three items now spoken for. Thanks Les

All three items now spoken for. Thanks

Les
Forum: Sale or Wanted 19th August 2015, 06:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,662
Posted By les dix
Reel sold as well.

Reel sold as well.
Forum: Sale or Wanted 18th August 2015, 05:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,662
Posted By les dix
The Barry Thornton book is sold.

The Barry Thornton book is sold.
Forum: Sale or Wanted 18th August 2015, 10:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,662
Posted By les dix
Three items

Hello all,

I have three things to sell....

1. Minolta MD mount 24-35 mm zoom lens. Hardly used since it was bought from Ffordes about six years ago. £30 + postage.

2. Stainless steel reel +...
Forum: Great Britain 29th June 2015, 09:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,934
Posted By les dix
I went to north Norfolk a couple of years ago. If...

I went to north Norfolk a couple of years ago. If you like photographing inside churches there are plenty of opportunities because rural churches are often open. Quite a few have mediaevel paintings...
Forum: Sale or Wanted 15th December 2014, 10:38 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,045
Posted By les dix
Kenneth, I feel that I know what you are going...

Kenneth,
I feel that I know what you are going through as I have not used my darkroom for over a year now. It is in a garage at the end of the garden with no electricity or water so setting...
Forum: Photography in general 12th October 2014, 07:32 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 17,593
Posted By les dix
With regards to the RPS requiring a digital image...

With regards to the RPS requiring a digital image as a preliminary entry to their annual exhibition, this is now fairly universal across the visual arts. If you look at the entry requirements for any...
Forum: Photography in general 31st July 2014, 04:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,894
Posted By les dix
Alan-I have been thinking about doing something...

Alan-I have been thinking about doing something along the lines of your approach and I have seen the Pink Pig books in an art store which look good. I was wondering if you need to remove some of the...
Forum: Photography in general 15th July 2014, 08:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,826
Posted By les dix
Camera museum and Trevor Crone

The other week I was holidaying in the south of the Netherlands and spent a very pleasant hour in this place......

http://www.cameramuseum.nl/

It was well laid out and most interesting. One...
Forum: Photography in general 15th July 2014, 07:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,592
Posted By les dix
I am watching the Swedish filmthat Mike...

I am watching the Swedish filmthat Mike mentioned. A good period piece set pre-WWI. It was filmed on 16 mm and copied to 35 mm to give a very pleasing soft effect. Well worth watching in the UK (via...
Forum: Equipment miscellaneous 5th April 2014, 04:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,002
Posted By les dix
Alex, I have had a bad run with lightmeters...

Alex,
I have had a bad run with lightmeters having bought four in a row and all of them faulty, being CdS powered. Next time I buy a lightmeter I am resigned to paying for something new or fairly...
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