User Name Remember Me? Password

Support our Sponsors, they keep FADU free:   AG Photographic   Keyphoto   The Imaging Warehouse   Process Supplies   RH Designs   Second-hand Darkroom Supplies   Silverprint Ltd

Notices

Film and Darkroom User > Search Forums

> Search Results

***   Click here for the FADU 2015/2014 Yearbooks   ***

Page 1 of 20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 >

Showing results 1 to 25 of 500 Search took 0.81 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: alexmuir

Forum: Cameras - small format 15th August 2022, 12:11 PM

Replies: 2 Nikon FE problem Views: 143 Posted By alexmuir Thanks Tony. It looks like the cable type... Thanks Tony. It looks like the cable type connection, however I have since disposed of the camera to someone who may be better placed to fix the problem. It was very annoying as the camera is...

Forum: Equipment miscellaneous 11th August 2022, 09:09 PM

Replies: 6 What is this piece of equipment? Views: 174 Posted By alexmuir I haven’t seen the film, but if the projected... I haven’t seen the film, but if the projected pictures are B&W, they could actually be on B&W reversal film as opposed to negatives. Otherwise, some simple editing would allow the effect of a...

Forum: Equipment miscellaneous 11th August 2022, 12:09 PM

Replies: 6 What is this piece of equipment? Views: 174 Posted By alexmuir Anything is possible in the movies! Alex ... Anything is possible in the movies! Alex Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Forum: Darkroom 8th August 2022, 10:15 AM

Replies: 15 Streaks on Ilford Warmtone Views: 332 Posted By alexmuir Out of interest, is the slot processor you are... Out of interest, is the slot processor you are using one of the type where the slots sit at an angle? If so, I can imagine that it would be more difficult to agitate the prints, compared to the...

Forum: Darkroom 7th August 2022, 08:40 PM

Replies: 15 Streaks on Ilford Warmtone Views: 332 Posted By alexmuir It looks like it could be inadequate mixing of... It looks like it could be inadequate mixing of developer, as Nat mentioned above. The other possibility is an issue with storage, perhaps heat, or moisture caused by changes in temperature? Alex ...

Forum: Cameras - small format 6th August 2022, 12:31 PM

Replies: 3 Nikon F70 Remote terminal socket cap Views: 147 Posted By alexmuir Hi Tim. Some versions of the socket caps fit... Hi Tim. Some versions of the socket caps fit various models. Some are screwed in, and others are push fitting. It might help if you could post a picture of the socket. I had to find a replacement for...

Forum: Cameras - small format 2nd August 2022, 07:31 PM

Replies: 2 Nikon FE problem Views: 143 Posted By alexmuir Nikon FE problem I have a Nikon FE which is behaving strangely. It will give a meter reading at full aperture, but once you stop down, the needle in the viewfinder drops to the bottom of the screen. I’m guessing that...

Forum: Introductions 27th July 2022, 10:54 AM

Replies: 13 Hello! Wondering if anyone could kindly help me Views: 526 Posted By alexmuir It sounds from your original post that you are... It sounds from your original post that you are talking about cine, or movie film. There are people who can clean and restore old film, and make digital copies for ease of viewing. There is also a...

Forum: Cameras - small format 27th July 2022, 09:12 AM

Replies: 8 Nikon EM problem Views: 200 Posted By alexmuir I’ve never owned the EM, but can appreciate the... I’ve never owned the EM, but can appreciate the appeal of the small size of the camera. In the Autofocus years, Nikon made the F75, which is also very compact, and would be a good EM replacement if...

Forum: Introductions 26th July 2022, 07:23 PM

Replies: 13 Hello! Wondering if anyone could kindly help me Views: 526 Posted By alexmuir I think some photos would help, as it’s difficult... I think some photos would help, as it’s difficult to know what exactly you have. Alex Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Forum: Monochrome Film 25th July 2022, 12:06 PM

Replies: 15 Minimum amount of stock developer to develop film. Views: 468 Posted By alexmuir There was a website called Covington... There was a website called Covington Innovations or something similar, which had a lot of useful information about HC110. I think the 6ml figure may have been mentioned there. The site is about...

Forum: Cameras - medium format 23rd July 2022, 10:26 PM

Replies: 6 Incorrect film wind on and spacing between frames Views: 309 Posted By alexmuir That sounds good, John. I hope the problem has... That sounds good, John. I hope the problem has been sorted. I have really enjoyed using my Bronica cameras. Alex Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Forum: Cameras - medium format 21st July 2022, 10:14 PM

Replies: 6 Incorrect film wind on and spacing between frames Views: 309 Posted By alexmuir I remember once putting a colour negative film in... I remember once putting a colour negative film in a Lubitel 166, and film advance was very difficult. Bronicas, however, were used extensively for wedding photography, so I would think that colour...

Forum: Cameras - medium format 21st July 2022, 03:38 PM

Replies: 6 Incorrect film wind on and spacing between frames Views: 309 Posted By alexmuir The B&W film spacing is much better, but from... The B&W film spacing is much better, but from your photo it looks like the spacing from around the halfway mark is not even. I had two SQ type cameras, and from recollection of using them with...

Forum: Cameras - Large Format 20th July 2022, 09:49 PM

Replies: 9 Lens maintenance Views: 306 Posted By alexmuir Yes. I’ll try to add an... Yes. I’ll try to add an imagehttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220720/8e9a60d2da8d033c0855b08e6902f73a.jpg I think you remove the front cell to convert to the longer focal length. I didn’t have...

Forum: Cameras - Large Format 20th July 2022, 03:39 PM

Replies: 9 Lens maintenance Views: 306 Posted By alexmuir Thanks for all the replies and suggestions. I... Thanks for all the replies and suggestions. I tried Reginald’s first suggestion of giving it a turn clockwise first, then anti-clockwise to unscrew. It came free first time. I then replaced the lens...

Forum: Cameras - Large Format 20th July 2022, 07:04 AM

Replies: 9 Lens maintenance Views: 306 Posted By alexmuir Thanks Reginald! I will try your suggestions... Thanks Reginald! I will try your suggestions later today. Alex Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Forum: Cameras - Large Format 19th July 2022, 01:10 PM

Replies: 9 Lens maintenance Views: 306 Posted By alexmuir Lens maintenance I have a convertible Schneider 210mm lens which requires some internal cleaning. The problem is on the internal surface of the front element. I’m sure it will clean easily if I can get in at it. The...

Forum: Photography in general 12th July 2022, 07:09 AM

Replies: 10 Enlarger issue Views: 377 Posted By alexmuir I haven’t made any prints for a good few months,... I haven’t made any prints for a good few months, and I rarely use filters above grade 3, but I seem to remember that grades 4-5 require double the exposure. Alex Sent from my iPhone using...

Forum: Photography in general 10th July 2022, 06:56 PM

Replies: 13 Negative popping Views: 633 Posted By alexmuir Up, I’m sure. Some carriers have one sheet of... Up, I’m sure. Some carriers have one sheet of glass, normally on top. Alex Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Forum: Photography in general 10th July 2022, 09:58 AM

Replies: 10 Enlarger issue Views: 377 Posted By alexmuir The OP is using large format film, and appears to... The OP is using large format film, and appears to be deliberately choosing to use old paper, so I am assuming she knows what she is doing. I had a look at the enlarger on the KHB Photographix...

Forum: Photography in general 24th June 2022, 08:05 AM

Replies: 2 Rachidi Bissiriou Views: 175 Posted By alexmuir There are some great photos here. I like the boys... There are some great photos here. I like the boys in their flares, and the young woman with the white hat. Thanks Nick. Alex Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Forum: Darkroom 22nd June 2022, 08:16 PM

Replies: 13 El Nikkor or El Nikkor N Enlerger lens. Views: 458 Posted By alexmuir If you have a suitable enlarger, it can sometimes... If you have a suitable enlarger, it can sometimes produce better results using a longer than normal lens for enlarging a particular format. I’m sure I’ll be corrected if I’m wrong, but I believe you...

Forum: Photography in general 21st June 2022, 04:59 PM

Replies: 58 New x-ray scanners at airports NOT safe for ANY Ilford film Views: 3,465 Posted By alexmuir I’ve just received my colour negative films back... I’ve just received my colour negative films back from trips to Germany and Italy, mentioned above. The films are fine, with no obvious damage from the scanners. These films traveled from the UK, were...

Forum: Photography in general 18th June 2022, 04:45 PM

Replies: 58 New x-ray scanners at airports NOT safe for ANY Ilford film Views: 3,465 Posted By alexmuir I don’t know if international mail is routinely... I don’t know if international mail is routinely x-rayed. I would hope it is from a security point of view. I have bought film from foreign suppliers and there hasn’t been any issue with it being...

Showing results 1 to 25 of 500

Page 1 of 20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 >

Forum Jump User Control Panel Private Messages Subscriptions Who's Online Search Forums Forums Home Site Forums     News and Announcements     Introductions General discussions     Photography in general     Gallery     Albums     Feedback and forum matters     Art and aesthetics     Top Tips     New products and offers     Links Member Organised Functions     FADU YEARBOOK 2014     FADU YEARBOOK 2015     Meetings     Print Exchanges     Negative Printing Exchange     Sale or Wanted     Auctions of Interest     Members Announcements     External Group Announcements     Workshop News     Exhibition: Chotebor Castle, Czech Republic     Skills Swapping     Business Matters     Ask Les     FADU Spring 2011 Meeting     FADU 2010     FADU 2010 Friends Experiences     FADU 2009 Print Exhibition Locations     Great Britain     Overseas Equipment     Darkroom     Cameras - small format     Cameras - medium format     Cameras - Large Format     Cameras - Pinhole     Toy Cameras     Filters     Equipment miscellaneous Colour Work     Colour film     Colour printing techniques Monochrome Work     Monochrome Film     Monochrome printing techniques     Print Finishing Alternative Processes     Alternate printing processes     Contact printing Chemistry     Chemical formulae     Manufactured brews     Toning Equipment Manuals     Manuals Discussion Forum     Camera Manuals     Camera Accessories Manuals     Enlarger Manuals     Darkroom Accessories Manuals Reviews     Books     Equipment Articles     Articles