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Forum: Darkroom 4th April 2022, 04:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,145
Posted By Martin Rick
I recently had a 100ml bottle of Foma's R09 go...

I recently had a 100ml bottle of Foma's R09 go bad on me and completely lacking any development activity. On dilution a flocculent precipitae was produced and on rinsing the bottle out, a thick crust...
Forum: Photography in general 20th February 2022, 10:03 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,233
Posted By Martin Rick
It's time for some embarrasment emoticons. I...

It's time for some embarrasment emoticons. I mixed up my Foma R09 as always, noting some significant floculent precipitation when I diluted 1:50 and went ahead. Nett result, totally clear 120 film as...
Forum: Photography in general 16th February 2022, 08:35 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,233
Posted By Martin Rick
I guess it's time to answer a few questions.35mm...

I guess it's time to answer a few questions.35mm negatives are generally well exposed using my Minolta X-500, but 120 film is a bit more like guesswork at times with my Flexaret VI. I love Rodinal...
Forum: Darkroom 15th February 2022, 06:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,367
Posted By Martin Rick
I don't know much about LPL/Sanders enlargers,...

I don't know much about LPL/Sanders enlargers, but I think they are illuminated by a tungsten halogen bulb, which you shouuld avoid touching with your bare hands since the grease on your fingers will...
Forum: Photography in general 15th February 2022, 07:11 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,233
Posted By Martin Rick
FP4+ Rodinal

I have used the above combination at the 1:50 dilution for 15' at 20ºc, but am wondering whether the stand development at 1:100 dilution may be better for both 135 and 120 film formats. Any advice?...
Forum: Darkroom 13th January 2022, 09:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,656
Posted By Martin Rick
A good s/h enlarger for the money would be the...

A good s/h enlarger for the money would be the Opemus Magnifax, even the Meopta Opemus for formats up to 6x6 (the Opemus 7 does cover 6x7). Unless specifically stated a lens is not included and...
Forum: Darkroom 3rd June 2021, 07:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,554
Posted By Martin Rick
I have to use 2x12V 50W transformers connected in...

I have to use 2x12V 50W transformers connected in parallel for the colour head of my Meopta. They don't have a regulated output so I have to live with minor fluctuations of output voltage.
Forum: Darkroom 20th March 2021, 10:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,770
Posted By Martin Rick
The Companar is also a budget lens. Although MF...

The Companar is also a budget lens. Although MF enlarging lenses are a bit rarer than the 50mm lenses, there are still some quality lenses at good prices. About a year ago, I picked up a Rokkor CE...
Forum: Photography in general 30th January 2021, 08:51 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,789
Posted By Martin Rick
your film and paper developers are the most...

your film and paper developers are the most likely to suffer from oxidation. I use Rodinal and Moersch Eco 4812 respectively and if I have to use any other developer it gets the lighter gas...
Forum: Monochrome printing techniques 23rd January 2021, 09:55 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,583
Posted By Martin Rick
Selenium toner is also not completely...

Selenium toner is also not completely non-hazardous and what our grandfathers used was uranyl nitrate. I believe Kodak used to recommend it as a uranium toner many years ago.
Forum: Photography in general 1st November 2020, 10:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,085
Posted By Martin Rick
Many people used B/W 120 film and were satisfied...

Many people used B/W 120 film and were satisfied with contact prints. For somewhat larger there was the "enprint" (Enlarged print?) at 5"x3.5".
Forum: Toning 25th October 2020, 10:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,324
Posted By Martin Rick
Btw, photographic grade chemicals are at best...

Btw, photographic grade chemicals are at best tech pure and any grade will basically do. For caustic soda, one of the cheapest sources is caustic lye 40%, used for cleaning drains.
Forum: Monochrome Film 19th October 2020, 02:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,448
Posted By Martin Rick
I'm as tight-fisted as they come and for medium...

I'm as tight-fisted as they come and for medium speed films would use a one shot 1:50 dilution of Foma's R09. The concentrate lasts almost for ever and the dilution needs only 6 ml of concentrate for...
Forum: Introductions 4th October 2020, 09:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,614
Posted By Martin Rick
I just guestimate exposure and did hundreds of...

I just guestimate exposure and did hundreds of prints on grade 2 fibre paper before there was VC stuff to add a further complication. ;)
Forum: Darkroom 18th August 2020, 09:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,708
Posted By Martin Rick
My Rokkor CE 80 mm f5.6 is listed as being...

My Rokkor CE 80 mm f5.6 is listed as being capable of 6x7 but I only use it for 6x6.
Forum: News and Announcements 20th June 2020, 05:00 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,995
Posted By Martin Rick
As one ex M&B worker and chimio patient to...

As one ex M&B worker and chimio patient to another, keep your spirits up!!
Forum: Photography in general 1st May 2020, 09:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,061
Posted By Martin Rick
Bromide drag

Although it's something I've never seen, I've read a little about the phenomenon and the explanations given and they seem to clash with my limited knowledge of chemistry and the behavior of...
Forum: Chemical formulae 25th April 2020, 06:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,590
Posted By Martin Rick
Sodium thiosulfate in a developer?

Sodium thiosulfate in a developer?
Forum: Monochrome printing techniques 9th March 2020, 06:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,198
Posted By Martin Rick
My hair is made of natural fibres (for the time...

My hair is made of natural fibres (for the time being at least) and is very susceptible to static:confused:
Forum: Darkroom 6th March 2020, 03:11 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,671
Posted By Martin Rick
Well, I got some useful opinions of Minolta...

Well, I got some useful opinions of Minolta enlarging lenses before it went off topic. But that's what happens in most common conversations anyway. At least it's stayed on enlarging and not whether...
Forum: Darkroom 5th March 2020, 08:55 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,671
Posted By Martin Rick
Those were the days when as well as the Taylor,...

Those were the days when as well as the Taylor, Taylor and Hobson, you could buy British Ross, Wray and Dallmeyer lenses.
Forum: Darkroom 5th March 2020, 11:05 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,671
Posted By Martin Rick
It seems that any time one asks about a...

It seems that any time one asks about a particular enlarging lens, the answer is always something like, "it's (not) as good as brand X" with both opinions being offered. However the majority opinion...
Forum: Darkroom 4th March 2020, 10:23 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,671
Posted By Martin Rick
I've tried Firefox and Chrome with no luck:(

I've tried Firefox and Chrome with no luck:(
Forum: Darkroom 4th March 2020, 09:27 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,671
Posted By Martin Rick
I'm not very good at repairing mechanical things...

I'm not very good at repairing mechanical things and, despite my best efforts, I seem to always end up with a nut, bolt or washer left over and nowhere to put it. I've looked at a couple of YouTube...
Forum: Darkroom 4th March 2020, 06:56 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,671
Posted By Martin Rick
I had a Mamiya 645 that I picked up for peanuts...

I had a Mamiya 645 that I picked up for peanuts complete with the standard lens and 140mm portrait lens, but I had made up my mind to sell it for profit, having put a roll through it to check before...
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