Forum: Camera Accessories Manuals
24th January 2022, 02:31 PM
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Replies: 13
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SRB MONOVUE Contrast Viewing Filter
The MONOVUE Contrast Viewing Filter by SRB Film Service in Luton Bedfordshire is a round dark greyish-amber filter with an eyecup and stick that helps the photographer to see the shades of grey as...
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Forum: Darkroom
19th January 2022, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,484
LPL 7451 Enlarger
I'm getting into super-miniature (8x11mm) processing as well as large format (4x5 inch). This is all new to me and so it's been a bit of a learning curve.
For the 4x5 inch then I bought an LPL...
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Forum: Equipment miscellaneous
15th January 2022, 01:08 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,462
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Forum: Equipment miscellaneous
14th January 2022, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,462
Actinometer light meters
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF The WYNNE ACTINOMETER
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Between 1893 and 1938, George Frederick Wynne formed the Exposure Meter Company in Wrexham, UK to manufactured an early...
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Forum: Camera Manuals
13th January 2022, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 20,683
Link to Soviet Camera Manuals
A friend just sent me this link to early soviet camera manuals:
http://www.sovietcamera.su/manuals/photocameras/fed/fed.html
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Forum: Darkroom
12th January 2022, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,583
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Forum: Darkroom
12th January 2022, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,583
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Forum: Equipment miscellaneous
12th January 2022, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,725
I've got the Multiplier Disc now. It's a thin...
I've got the Multiplier Disc now. It's a thin circular metal disc that's 40.16mm in diameter, with six holes that are each 4.76 mm in diameter and a 1.94mm lip around the edge of the Disc with three...
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Forum: Photography in general
2nd January 2022, 12:15 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,618
Serendipitous observation
An excellent paper by Douglas A. Kerr entitled "The Weston Master family of photographic exposure meters" made the same observations as mine regarding "U-A-(B)-C-O" only way back in 2014 - so I can't...
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Forum: Photography in general
31st December 2021, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,618
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Forum: Equipment miscellaneous
30th December 2021, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,725
Replacement Bulbs
The following 120VAC incandescent bulbs are suitable modern replacements for the Weston 877:
Bulb D (User Manual):
Ushio 1000062
Bulb T (User Manual):
Philips 248351
The colour temperature...
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Forum: Equipment miscellaneous
29th December 2021, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,725
Terry - I'm intrigued by densitometers and...
Terry - I'm intrigued by densitometers and sensitometers too. The 877 manual gives quite a few ways in which it can be used.
I'm not convinced yet that I really *need* to use a densitometer...
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Forum: Equipment miscellaneous
29th December 2021, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,725
Weston Photographic Analyzer Model 877
There are a surprising number of Weston 877 densitometers still on the market. This model dates back to around 1950 but the spare parts - bulbs basically - can be replaced without too much hassle.
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Forum: Photography in general
24th December 2021, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,618
Maybe I should have explained that the issue in...
Maybe I should have explained that the issue in this post is not how to use the U-A-C-O but on what words these letters are based. This post is only for the curious of mind. I've found in the past...
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Forum: Photography in general
24th December 2021, 08:38 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,618
Weston U-A-C-O markings on meters
Recently, I was intrigued what those symbols mean on the old Weston light meters, U-A-C-O, so I did some research. I'd be interested to hear from others if they have any more information.
At...
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Forum: Darkroom
13th December 2021, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,583
Thanks Nat. I l've already looked at that site...
Thanks Nat. I l've already looked at that site and others on Minox but even the most specialised sites don't take an interest in the fine details of the lens.
I'll post something when I have more...
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Forum: Darkroom
13th December 2021, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,127
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Forum: Darkroom
13th December 2021, 04:35 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,127
Paterson Darkroom Safelight dome
Does anyone know how to open up the Paterson Darkroom Safelight (the dome shaped one) in order to replace the bulb?
Does it unscrew or does it have to be prised off? I don't want to break it as...
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Forum: Darkroom
11th December 2021, 10:09 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,583
Minox Model II Enlarger
Regarding the Minox II enlarger for 8x11mm negatives, does anyone know what the diameter of the Minox 15mm, f/3.5 lens is and any information about the thread?
I'd like to see if I can machine a...
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Forum: Equipment miscellaneous
22nd November 2021, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,703
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Forum: Equipment miscellaneous
19th November 2021, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,703
Medlamp reply
Medlamp replied to my email but sadly they can't help.
No reply from X-Rite yet.
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Forum: Equipment miscellaneous
14th November 2021, 11:44 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,703
I'll email Medlamps and ask.
Yes, the...
I'll email Medlamps and ask.
Yes, the X-Rite cost me less than the lamps. It's working but I'm nervous about these lamps disappearing - hence my search for a reasonably priced spare. There's...
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Forum: Equipment miscellaneous
14th November 2021, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,703
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Forum: Equipment miscellaneous
14th November 2021, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,703
I don't think these densitometers are actually...
I don't think these densitometers are actually going to help me with my photography. I'm just trying them out to see what they do. It all depends on how deeply I get into the subject of the zone...
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Forum: Equipment miscellaneous
13th November 2021, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,703
X-Rite 810 replacement bulb 820-52
One of the replacement bulbs for the X-Rite 810 has a part number 820-52 and is currently selling between £350 and £450 on eBay.
Does anyone know what type of bulb this is? Any information might...
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