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Forum: Cameras - medium format 11th February 2024, 01:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,300
Posted By PeteK
He has just serviced my Minolta minoltina-s quite...

He has just serviced my Minolta minoltina-s quite beautifully. God knows where I will send stuff when he retires

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Forum: Cameras - medium format 27th March 2023, 07:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,300
Posted By PeteK
Regarding servicing. I had my Yashica-mat...

Regarding servicing. I had my Yashica-mat serviced by Dave at Camera Repair Workshop at Blechley, Milton Keynes. He does all my camera repairs and doesn't charge a fortune.

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Forum: Darkroom 21st March 2023, 09:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,315
Posted By PeteK
Thanks for that :) I do actually use the push and...

Thanks for that :) I do actually use the push and pull check. Yesterday I had to back up a bit and it left some moons on an unexposed frame but that was OK. I have used both the single and double...
Forum: Darkroom 21st March 2023, 09:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,315
Posted By PeteK
Good advice :) The first thing I did, before...

Good advice :) The first thing I did, before developing was measure how much I needed :) the annoying thing is my measuring jugs don't have a line at 240ml (well, they do now). I found the most...
Forum: Darkroom 19th March 2023, 02:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,315
Posted By PeteK
OK. I have done my tests and am now safely in the...

OK. I have done my tests and am now safely in the K.I.S.S. zone. I brought the tank in from a cold downstairs loo, put in some water that was at 20°c and it didn't even lose half a degree, so that's...
Forum: Darkroom 19th March 2023, 01:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,315
Posted By PeteK
My double tank is a Kestrel and came with...

My double tank is a Kestrel and came with instructions. On the back of the sheet it says you should use 8 fluid ounces for a single roll of 35mm and 15 fl oz for 120 or two rolls of 135. I suspect...
Forum: Darkroom 19th March 2023, 10:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,315
Posted By PeteK
I was thinking exactly the same after posting :)...

I was thinking exactly the same after posting :) I just doubled up lol but afterwards thought 240ml & 450ml. I need to put both my single spools into the double tank and see if 450ml will cover them....
Forum: Darkroom 18th March 2023, 11:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,315
Posted By PeteK
Splitting the difference sounds good :) one thing...

Splitting the difference sounds good :) one thing I have loved, possibly as much as shooting, has been experimentation :) yeah, I am weird that way :)

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Forum: Darkroom 18th March 2023, 09:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,315
Posted By PeteK
Ah, that's useful to know. I will try it with...

Ah, that's useful to know. I will try it with 240/480ml rather than filling it. In truth, 36 exposure films are only half of the reason for trying steel. The other part is for the experience. I just...
Forum: Darkroom 18th March 2023, 09:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,315
Posted By PeteK
I haven't got the single tank yet and the double...

I haven't got the single tank yet and the double only arrived today. However, I have had a couple of good 35mm spools for a few days. They aren't Hewes but they do have the prongs that catch on the...
Forum: Darkroom 18th March 2023, 09:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,315
Posted By PeteK
Steel tanks, advice please

Since I started developing, not that long ago, I have been using Paterson tanks. I hate loading 36 exposure films on to plastic so I bought a couple of steel tanks with steel lids, a single and a...
Forum: Cameras - medium format 24th September 2022, 07:43 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,081
Posted By PeteK
I recently picked up a Nettar 518/16 in a bout of...

I recently picked up a Nettar 518/16 in a bout of retail therapy for the princely sum of £26. It was manufactured in 1952 so is 70yo and everything works. I am going to send it to Camera Repair...
Forum: Equipment miscellaneous 24th September 2022, 07:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,711
Posted By PeteK
I have a kood and don't love it! I have had the...

I have a kood and don't love it! I have had the most success with a 4" strip of 35mm with a little strip of double sided tape on it. Feed it in, then slowly turn the spool. Once it starts to draw the...
Forum: Monochrome Film 23rd September 2022, 09:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,961
Posted By PeteK
OK I have now shot loads of this stuff and have...

OK I have now shot loads of this stuff and have found it just sings in ID-11
Dev times at 20c are
100iso 8:30
200iso 10:30
400iso 13:30
The images below are shot at 200...
Forum: Monochrome Film 25th August 2022, 08:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,232
Posted By PeteK
I shot the 120 version and I loved it. So many...

I shot the 120 version and I loved it. So many so-so reviews but it was a lovely and quite contrasty film. I look forward to seeing some results

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Forum: Monochrome Film 25th August 2022, 08:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,961
Posted By PeteK
Hahahaha yeah lolol. Probably pretty apt as these...

Hahahaha yeah lolol. Probably pretty apt as these days I am 75% slower than I use to be :D

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Forum: Monochrome Film 22nd August 2022, 06:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,961
Posted By PeteK
Lol I never thought I would need to be a...

Lol I never thought I would need to be a mathematician. When I bought the bulk roll I was hoping I would have an everyday 400 film to go with my foma200 but its possible this is best shot at 100 when...
Forum: Monochrome Film 20th August 2022, 07:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,961
Posted By PeteK
Well, I have to say, whoever suggested shooting...

Well, I have to say, whoever suggested shooting XP2 at 100 is a genius.
#Ilford #xp2 shot at 100 & developed at 20° in stock #ID_11 as per massive dev. I reduced the time by 20% + 20% to allow for...
Forum: Monochrome Film 14th August 2022, 07:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,961
Posted By PeteK
Latest test, XP2 semi stand in Caffenol C-L....

Latest test, XP2 semi stand in Caffenol C-L. 65mins at 20c with 3 agitations at 2,4,8,16 & 32mins. It shared a tank with a very expired(1991) roll of Orwo NP27 (last picture)
Forum: Monochrome Film 5th August 2022, 09:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,003
Posted By PeteK
OK I put 10ml of benzo in a Rodinal dev of some...

OK I put 10ml of benzo in a Rodinal dev of some Orwo NP27 that expired in 1992 and i got some incredibly thin negatives, far thinner than i was expecting. i wonder if the benzo had anything to do...
Forum: Monochrome Film 3rd August 2022, 07:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,961
Posted By PeteK
That was a good read :) i will share it if thats...

That was a good read :) i will share it if thats ok :) Thanks for this
Forum: Monochrome Film 3rd August 2022, 06:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,961
Posted By PeteK
Brilliant, thank you. I processed a couple...

Brilliant, thank you.

I processed a couple of rolls, one in Rodinal 1:25 for 11 minutes @20c and one in HC110, 1:31 for 5:30 also at 20c. The rodinal was a little over exposed whilst the HC110 was...
Forum: Monochrome Film 1st August 2022, 07:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,961
Posted By PeteK
Chris's article gave me the confidence to buy the...

Chris's article gave me the confidence to buy the bulk roll but I hadn't spotted the dev details under the images :) yeah I am dozy :) Charles's article also has some great developing info. I am...
Forum: Monochrome Film 1st August 2022, 05:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,961
Posted By PeteK
There are some good reads there :) FADU is where...

There are some good reads there :) FADU is where i go to first too :) I have seen the ilford article and threads in photrio and on Flickr and this was the first i have seen that advocates shooting at...
Forum: Monochrome Film 1st August 2022, 09:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,961
Posted By PeteK
Developing XP2 super in B&W chem

OK, I know its a sin but I got a slightly expired (2020)100ft bulk roll for less than the equivalent roll of foma400. Developing in C41 isn't an option just now, so, B&W chem it is. I tried HC110...
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