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Forum: Photography in general 18th June 2022, 03:30 PM

Replies: 58 New x-ray scanners at airports NOT safe for ANY Ilford film Views: 2,895 Posted By snusmumriken Is posting it to yourself a viable option? Does... Is posting it to yourself a viable option? Does post get x-rayed?

Forum: Monochrome Film 18th June 2022, 03:27 PM

Replies: 6 Half Frame film Views: 199 Posted By snusmumriken I'm using full-frame but anyway I get outstanding... I'm using full-frame but anyway I get outstanding detail and sharpness with Delta 100 in Barry Thornton's 2-bath developer (which is close to Beutler). Not the best combo for atmosphere, however.

Forum: Photography in general 12th June 2022, 08:43 PM

Replies: 9 How gullible are photographers? Views: 243 Posted By snusmumriken I was seduced by the brochure for the Leica M6. ... I was seduced by the brochure for the Leica M6. It took me about 20 years to actually buy one, and I don't regret it for a moment, but it really was the brochure that won me over. Clever really:...

Forum: Books 9th June 2022, 06:49 PM

Replies: 7 Post Exposure by Ctein Views: 191 Posted By snusmumriken My kids had a cheap Ludo board which said 'Ctart'... My kids had a cheap Ludo board which said 'Ctart' on the Start square. I assumed it was printed by someone who got the Latin and Cyrillic alphabets muddled up. By that logic, the author's name...

Forum: Darkroom 27th May 2022, 07:49 PM

Replies: 24 Enlarger Lens Aperture Views: 593 Posted By snusmumriken I think one should note that these tests were on... I think one should note that these tests were on a camera, using the lenses backwards, so they aren't measuring quite what you would see on the enlarger baseboard. Still, this leapt out at me:...

Forum: Darkroom 24th May 2022, 07:15 PM

Replies: 24 Enlarger Lens Aperture Views: 593 Posted By snusmumriken My bet would be on something in between, around... My bet would be on something in between, around f/8, although we won't be able to appreciate that from anything you might post here. Ctein (is that his whole name?) goes into diffraction issues in...

Forum: Photography in general 21st May 2022, 08:27 PM

Replies: 1 Frank Horvath exhibition in London Views: 147 Posted By snusmumriken Damn, I missed it, but thanks for this heads-up. ... Damn, I missed it, but thanks for this heads-up. I hadn't heard of Horvat before, but I love the atmosphere in those photos. Will definitely be seeking more of his work.

Forum: Darkroom 21st May 2022, 08:18 PM

Replies: 100 Having terrible luck with home B&W film development Views: 2,813 Posted By snusmumriken Logan, I've downloaded your images from here and... Logan, I've downloaded your images from here and inverted them to visualise what they look like as negatives. I'm struck by something odd. These are dark streaks on the negatives, right? But they...

Forum: Sale or Wanted 5th May 2022, 06:31 PM

Replies: 8 Nikon 105mm F2.5 AI lens with hood Views: 510 Posted By snusmumriken Super portrait lens. It was the only part of my... Super portrait lens. It was the only part of my former Nikon kit that I regretted selling.

Forum: Cameras - small format 27th April 2022, 03:25 PM

Replies: 9 Camera lens as Enlarger lens Views: 5,023 Posted By snusmumriken The famous/infamous Soviet suitcase enlarger was... The famous/infamous Soviet suitcase enlarger was intended to use your (Leica threaded) camera lens, IIRC. I never heard anything user reports about the enlarger, but it was a nice idea for roving...

Forum: Art and aesthetics 26th April 2022, 06:02 PM

Replies: 16 Bill Brandt Views: 3,602 Posted By snusmumriken That's a treasure trove, thanks for the link, and... That's a treasure trove, thanks for the link, and thanks retrospectively to Peter Adam. I am stunned that both Brandt and Lartigue said they never looked at their photos or any photos. (e.g....

Forum: Photography in general 25th April 2022, 07:42 PM

Replies: 23 Import Duties after Brexit Views: 4,269 Posted By snusmumriken I remember that buying colour film at the best... I remember that buying colour film at the best prices in the 1990s resulted in a parcel arriving from Jersey. Maybe that route is still favourable for the rest of the UK? Surprised if no-one is...

Forum: Photography in general 25th April 2022, 07:32 PM

Replies: 1 Mennonites Views: 238 Posted By snusmumriken That's one I'd love to have. Fabulous images,... That's one I'd love to have. Fabulous images, fascinating subject. Plus, Towell wears really cool spectacles! Price of the re-issued book is still painful, though.

Forum: Photography in general 25th April 2022, 07:12 PM

Replies: 35 Would you give up photography, if you didn't have a darkroom? Views: 1,257 Posted By snusmumriken Probably. I suppose I might go digital, but it... Probably. I suppose I might go digital, but it wouldn't have the same appeal. I think it's to do with creating something with tangible materials. Drawing, painting or wood carving might do it for...

Forum: Art and aesthetics 25th April 2022, 04:47 PM

Replies: 16 Bill Brandt Views: 3,602 Posted By snusmumriken Thanks for posting this, Paul. I had never seen... Thanks for posting this, Paul. I had never seen Brandt interviewed, and I have to confess that I had never seen his portraits either. In fact, I never really gave him much thought since the late...

Forum: Photography in general 14th April 2022, 08:02 PM

Replies: 33 Storing id-11 Views: 1,470 Posted By snusmumriken You might also be interested in this thread: ... You might also be interested in this thread: http://www.film-and-darkroom-user.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=14122

Forum: Monochrome Film 8th April 2022, 09:06 AM

Replies: 15 ID11 - has it got easier to mix ? Views: 960 Posted By snusmumriken Not so, Neil, there really was a definite change.... Not so, Neil, there really was a definite change. I daresay if anyone has old Ilford adverts, packaging or instructions kicking around, they'd be able to find an announcement about it.

Forum: Monochrome Film 6th April 2022, 09:04 PM

Replies: 15 ID11 - has it got easier to mix ? Views: 960 Posted By snusmumriken I can remembering noticing this change, but it... I can remembering noticing this change, but it was a long time ago, maybe 20 years back at a guess? I guess they just grind the chemicals a lot finer now? No time wasted trying to mash the last few...

Forum: Photography in general 29th March 2022, 06:51 PM

Replies: 12 7 grades of multigrade filters??? Views: 587 Posted By snusmumriken The colours of those filters look totally... The colours of those filters look totally different from current MG filters. So my guess is that they won't give the results you want with current papers.

Forum: Darkroom 15th March 2022, 04:45 PM

Replies: 23 Anyone want some Kodak Technidol LC developer? Views: 928 Posted By snusmumriken My pleasure, Colin, I hope it gives you some fun.... My pleasure, Colin, I hope it gives you some fun. I reckon you will need some very calm conditions to use Tech Pan for landscape with long lenses! But please do show us what you manage to achieve. ...

Forum: Monochrome printing techniques 14th March 2022, 01:03 PM

Replies: 30 Check your safelights! Views: 2,804 Posted By snusmumriken They are available new here... They are available new here (https://www.ilfordphoto.com/accessories/safelights) on the Ilford website, but the price is eye-watering. Second-hand was the way I went.

Forum: Monochrome printing techniques 13th March 2022, 07:23 PM

Replies: 30 Check your safelights! Views: 2,804 Posted By snusmumriken I have no experience of Kentmere paper, but their... I have no experience of Kentmere paper, but their data sheet (http://https://www.ds-km.com/mailing/KENTMERE%20VC%20SELECT%20technical%20data%20sheet.pdf) says "Safelight filters which are suitable...

Forum: Print Finishing 7th March 2022, 06:36 PM

Replies: 19 Hiding darker spotting Views: 5,637 Posted By snusmumriken I was just browsing old posts out of boredom, and... I was just browsing old posts out of boredom, and thought I could add usefully to this one. The fruit gum trick is intriguing, and I will try it, but I wonder if it is really necessary? This is...

Forum: Darkroom 5th March 2022, 07:56 PM

Replies: 23 Anyone want some Kodak Technidol LC developer? Views: 928 Posted By snusmumriken Coincidentally ... have you all seen this post on... Coincidentally ... have you all seen this post on another forum (https://www.photrio.com/forum/threads/uk-film-for-sale-tech-pan-technidol-portra-400nc-120.190342/)?

Forum: Photography in general 1st March 2022, 07:04 PM

Replies: 35 They're bringing it back!! Views: 1,621 Posted By snusmumriken Tetenal's Emofin. I still have 3 packets and... Tetenal's Emofin. I still have 3 packets and should really use them before they go "off", but I've got used to another developer now and don't want to spoil things. I also have a lot of...

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