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Forum: Sale or Wanted 19th April 2017, 07:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,280
Posted By Stan160
Free vintage 5x4" enlarger

I am slowly nearing completion on a new darkroom build, after nearly 18 months without.

The new space will only have room for one enlarger, which means I have one surplus to requirements.

It is...
Forum: Chemical formulae 2nd October 2014, 11:46 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 18,358
Posted By Stan160
Richard, If you want the best economy from raw...

Richard,
If you want the best economy from raw chemicals, you could try D-76H. I've been using this at stock strength for several years, developing a variety of films using the same timings as...
Forum: Darkroom 20th August 2013, 11:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,135
Posted By Stan160
I've got a Meopta Magnifax 4a, with the rare...

I've got a Meopta Magnifax 4a, with the rare Meograde head. It's a fantastic enlarger. No problem covering 6x9, as long as you have the correct mixing box in the head.
Be aware supply of spares is...
Forum: Equipment miscellaneous 15th August 2013, 08:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,874
Posted By Stan160
Can you get the lens you want on a trial basis? ...

Can you get the lens you want on a trial basis?

I've got a 105/2.5 Nikkor lens with a huge mark/scratch on the rear element. I tried it against a perfect condition 80-200/2.8 Nikkor on the DSLR I...
Forum: Cameras - small format 13th August 2013, 01:51 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 16,183
Posted By Stan160
A lot of different preferences in this thread -...

A lot of different preferences in this thread - been an interesting read to find out what other people use.

I can happily go out for the day with only a 24, 50, or 105mm lens on 35mm body and have...
Forum: Photography in general 13th August 2013, 09:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,089
Posted By Stan160
I've done exactly what you describe. It worked,...

I've done exactly what you describe. It worked, but the "ghost" was quite hard to see against a busy background. Maybe that's what you want, but if I was doing it again I'd experiment with varying...
Forum: Monochrome Film 12th August 2013, 02:30 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 13,287
Posted By Stan160
The film was bought last week, well in date, from...

The film was bought last week, well in date, from Silverprint's fridge, into mine a couple of hours later and stored there until a few hours before the shoot. The container markings are clearly for...
Forum: Monochrome Film 12th August 2013, 10:43 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 13,287
Posted By Stan160
Thanks Terry, I managed to get most of the shots...

Thanks Terry, I managed to get most of the shots during a 15 minute break in the clouds on Saturday, around noon. Subjects were facing the sun, surrounded by foliage, all in direct sunlight. By the...
Forum: Monochrome Film 12th August 2013, 08:56 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 13,287
Posted By Stan160
Tried my first roll of Rollei IR on Saturday,...

Tried my first roll of Rollei IR on Saturday, using an R72 filter. I too have an almost blank strip of developed film, but with clearly visible edge markings. Most of the roll was exposed metering...
Forum: Photography in general 27th February 2013, 12:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,576
Posted By Stan160
I called in to a rural village shop last summer....

I called in to a rural village shop last summer. No film, but a sign on a display case promoting new Kodacolor VR film. According to Wikipedia, this was available between 1982-6!
Forum: Cameras - small format 22nd February 2013, 01:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,919
Posted By Stan160
I'm very happy with the Nikon mount Tamron 19-35...

I'm very happy with the Nikon mount Tamron 19-35 AF. May be a bit plasticy for your tastes, but I've never used any of the Nikkor wide zooms to compare and my example feels solid enough. No...
Forum: Darkroom 25th January 2013, 11:35 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,653
Posted By Stan160
The darkroom is directly behind the main doors,...

The darkroom is directly behind the main doors, but fully studded and permanent. The garage is behind the house, accessed by a shared driveway and angled gates that date back to the days when cars...
Forum: Darkroom 24th January 2013, 11:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,653
Posted By Stan160
I built a stud wall and ceiling, filled with...

I built a stud wall and ceiling, filled with rockwool insulation, plus rubber playground matting for the floor to make a room within my garage. 20 minutes max with the fan heater gets it up to a...
Forum: Darkroom 23rd January 2013, 04:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,653
Posted By Stan160
I'll enthusiastically second the recommendation...

I'll enthusiastically second the recommendation for a Nova processor or two. At this time of year my garage darkroom needs 15 minutes with a fan heater running before I want to start working in it....
Forum: Darkroom 14th November 2012, 12:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,587
Posted By Stan160
The condensation is a killer. I've got a...

The condensation is a killer. I've got a dust-proof box in the spare bedroom for enlarger lenses and glass negative carrier. They only go into the garage darkroom once it's up to temperature. I also...
Forum: Darkroom 13th November 2012, 01:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,587
Posted By Stan160
No argument from me! This was a special case to...

No argument from me! This was a special case to implement a major systems upgrade that's been failing to happen for the last two years - finally got fed up with it and took the initiative....
Forum: Darkroom 13th November 2012, 11:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,587
Posted By Stan160
Can't believe it's been so long since I posted....

Can't believe it's been so long since I posted. 60+ hours at work each week isn't compatible with having time and energy for printing, neither is the stinking cold that hit me as soon as work...
Forum: Darkroom 25th September 2012, 01:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,587
Posted By Stan160
This sounds encouraging, thank you both. ...

This sounds encouraging, thank you both.

I'll attempt to remove the heater tube and source an aquarium heater of the same diameter if possible. If it's not possible to get an exact fit I guess...
Forum: Darkroom 24th September 2012, 04:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,587
Posted By Stan160
Nova slot processor heater failed

I absent mindedly left my two-slot Nova switched on for three weeks straight. Noticed when I went back into the darkroom and it was a comfortable temperature in there!

Unfortunately it seems this...
Forum: Monochrome Film 7th August 2012, 09:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,867
Posted By Stan160
I recently shot Adox CHS 50 in 35mm for the first...

I recently shot Adox CHS 50 in 35mm for the first time. There are strange patterns of fogging around the sprocket holes of the first few frames, but it doesn't extend into the image area so not...
Forum: Monochrome Film 7th August 2012, 09:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,867
Posted By Stan160
I recently shot Adox CHS 50 in 35mm for the first...

I recently shot Adox CHS 50 in 35mm for the first time. There are strange patterns of fogging around the sprocket holes of the first few frames, but it doesn't extend into the image area so not...
Forum: Great Britain 7th August 2012, 09:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,943
Posted By Stan160
Ravenglass (on the coast), Stanley Ghyll Force...

Ravenglass (on the coast), Stanley Ghyll Force (waterfall), and joining the two: The Ravenglass and Eskdale railway.

A couple of lith prints from a weekend visit last year, with locations:...
Forum: Cameras - small format 16th July 2012, 07:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,453
Posted By Stan160
I think I remember reading that the F3 has 80/20...

I think I remember reading that the F3 has 80/20 centre weighted metering, not the more common 60/40 pattern. Could this account for the difference?
Ian
Forum: Darkroom 12th July 2012, 12:24 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 16,486
Posted By Stan160
I've got an old and basic 5x4 enlarger and a much...

I've got an old and basic 5x4 enlarger and a much more refined Multigrade 6x9 enlarger (that recently replaced a colour 6x7) side by side in the darkroom.

The modern enlarger is my go-to and much...
Forum: Chemical formulae 11th July 2012, 10:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,148
Posted By Stan160
Useful information, thanks Paul. I already use...

Useful information, thanks Paul. I already use both borax and IPA, so will keep them after all. Should have typed the names into Google!

I've found sepia toner formulae in my 1950s Ilford Manual...
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