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Forum: Monochrome Film 17th December 2016, 07:22 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 22,275
Posted By Larry
Smile As a fan of Fotospeed FD10, I made an interesting...

As a fan of Fotospeed FD10, I made an interesting discovery as I was about to process 2 rolls of Freestyle Legacy Pro 400 (rebranded Fuji Neopan 400) which I've had new in the freezer for about 5...
Forum: New products and offers 2nd December 2016, 06:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,470
Posted By Larry
Silverprint 10% off everything this weekend

In case you didn't get the latest Silverprint special offer email here it is

10% off Everything!

You will also receive free standard delivery when you spend over £100.00.

Just apply the...
Forum: Chemical formulae 2nd December 2016, 06:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,127
Posted By Larry
I did go ahead and ordered a tub from Amazon...

I did go ahead and ordered a tub from Amazon (very inexpensive) which arrived today and is labeled as suitable for pharm' and food grades usage.

It worked very well for my printing session this...
Forum: Monochrome Film 30th November 2016, 05:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,068
Posted By Larry
Smile Success! Just developed another roll of film...

Success!

Just developed another roll of film and “Yes” the negatives have captured some wonderful images.

I took everyone's advise and carefully ensured that I firmly inserted the film leader...
Forum: Introductions 28th November 2016, 09:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,089
Posted By Larry
Hello and welcome to FADU. Here you will...

Hello and welcome to FADU.

Here you will find many helpful friends with lots of useful and practical knowledge to share.
Forum: Monochrome Film 28th November 2016, 08:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,830
Posted By Larry
I just checked out my very old email address I...

I just checked out my very old email address I hadn't used for the past 3 years to find this offer from Harman Express giving 20% discount for those who are UK based and have ordered from them...
Forum: Monochrome Film 28th November 2016, 06:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,068
Posted By Larry
Thanks for the suggestions. OK, I've just done a...

Thanks for the suggestions. OK, I've just done a shutter test.

I took the lens off, open the camera back and fired the shutter from the B-Bulb settings all the way up to 1/4000 second. I could see...
Forum: Monochrome Film 28th November 2016, 04:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,068
Posted By Larry
Today my film processing produced blank negs

I just experienced my film processing failure ever. What a disappointment and a frustration.

Here's the background to this problem.

Film was expired (Jan 2009) kept in freezer since I purchased...
Forum: Chemical formulae 27th November 2016, 08:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,127
Posted By Larry
Citric Acid - tell me the difference

I thinking about buying some Citric Acid bulk powder as a replacement stop bath and would like to know what is the difference between pharmaceutical & food quality grades.

My understanding from...
Forum: Books 19th November 2016, 07:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,512
Posted By Larry
I did come across the following link where you...

I did come across the following link where you can view/read online.

From my research the link is part of the open library network where publishers and organisations submit they works to share.
...
Forum: Print Finishing 19th November 2016, 06:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,795
Posted By Larry
Hello EdmundH Swatch books showing the...

Hello EdmundH

Swatch books showing the different paper surfaces are available from Harman (Ilford) for both MG4 RC & FB and the Kentmere range. I actually got mine free several years ago, but now...
Forum: Cameras - small format 19th November 2016, 06:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,249
Posted By Larry
I too own and use an FM2n (along with many other...

I too own and use an FM2n (along with many other Nikons - I know I've got too much kitl) ha-ha.

Only last week I was out testing new Samyang 50mm amd 85mm f1.4 lenses which are AIS (fully manual)...
Forum: Monochrome Film 15th November 2016, 05:59 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 22,275
Posted By Larry
Great Success with Fotospeed FD10

Hi All,

I just recently got back into serious film & darkroom work again (feed up with digi). Sorry been away from these forums for quite a while, back I'm now) and was struck by this particular...
Forum: Photography in general 15th February 2015, 02:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,462
Posted By Larry
I've also bought from SDS alas a few years ago...

I've also bought from SDS alas a few years ago and rec'd excellent service and advice. I went and visited them in Oxfordshire initially to by a print washer (there own brand) which to this day is...
Forum: Photography in general 31st January 2015, 07:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,725
Posted By Larry
Hi there I noticed the lovely green colour...

Hi there

I noticed the lovely green colour on pouring out the developer too. I wrote about this here:

http://www.film-and-darkroom-user.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=10054

Anyway, I use...
Forum: Cameras - medium format 1st January 2015, 09:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,572
Posted By Larry
Actually, I have both the 135mm & 150mm versions...

Actually, I have both the 135mm & 150mm versions (used with SQ-B) - Both have are F4 lenses. I know I've got too many cameras as I also have a ETRSi in medium format!

I tend to use the 135mm lens...
Forum: Photography in general 25th December 2014, 01:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,868
Posted By Larry
Happy Christmas everyone at FADU. Enjoy the...

Happy Christmas everyone at FADU. Enjoy the festive season with rest, peace and friendships. I offer my sincere best wishes to you all for 2015.

Be full of inspiration, good cheer and let...
Forum: New products and offers 13th December 2014, 01:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,319
Posted By Larry
Just to add small twist to the Ilford/Harman...

Just to add small twist to the Ilford/Harman specials as I rec'd an email from them quoting that until 19th December 2014 you can get 20% their normal pricing on Ilford & Kentmere range of films,...
Forum: Monochrome Film 13th December 2014, 12:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,598
Posted By Larry
I've only used Delta and Acros (no Tmax) in 35mm...

I've only used Delta and Acros (no Tmax) in 35mm and 120 formats. I found that Delta is excellent particularly for portraits and still-life objects in the studio (smooth and very detailed). My...
Forum: New products and offers 29th November 2014, 10:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,319
Posted By Larry
Hi there! I do agree that buying direct from...

Hi there!

I do agree that buying direct from Harman for standard product lines is actually more expensive than direct from dealers, but I suppose their purpose was to have a source of supply...
Forum: New products and offers 29th November 2014, 09:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,319
Posted By Larry
Multigrade IV Fibre Paper - special offers

Ilford (Harman) have currently got some special offers on Ilford Multigrade IV Fibre Paper in they direct from factory sale.

http://www.harmanexpress.com/prod/29/ILFORD-MULTIGRADE-IV-FB-Fiber.htm...
Forum: Monochrome Film 20th November 2014, 12:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,668
Posted By Larry
Fomapan 100 in 120 rollfilm format

For the first time (new to me anyway), I tried a roll of Fomapan 100 today.

I developed it in promicrol 1+14 at 20C for 10mins "estimated guess" (for ISO 32 because I was using an orange filter...
Forum: Monochrome Film 9th November 2014, 11:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,962
Posted By Larry
Rolled up a short film cassette of 21 exp and...

Rolled up a short film cassette of 21 exp and developed in D76 1+1 dilution for 8mins at ISO 100.

First observations are fine grain, sharp and lovely midtones (the sun was out today). However I...
Forum: Monochrome Film 9th November 2014, 03:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,962
Posted By Larry
Hi Alex With this film you can either have...

Hi Alex

With this film you can either have negatives or slides, it all depends on how you process it and with what type of chemistry.

Quote from the manufacturer
ORWO Universal Negative Film...
Forum: Monochrome Film 9th November 2014, 11:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,962
Posted By Larry
Smile I'm on a new B&W film project using some Orwo...

I'm on a new B&W film project using some Orwo UN54 bulk (cine/movie) film which uses standard Bell + Howell spockets which fits normal 35mm still cameras perfectly. I purchased a 400ft can exactly...
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