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Showing results 1 to 25 of 60 Search took 0.06 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: Keith Haithwa

Forum: Photography in general 13th June 2022, 07:14 AM

Replies: 9 How gullible are photographers? Views: 243 Posted By Keith Haithwa The SV was my first SLR camera, bought new in... The SV was my first SLR camera, bought new in Singapore in 1966 and I loved it until I was seduced by the laterst cameras with TTl metering etc, but what is sat on the shelf above my head? yup,...

Forum: Sale or Wanted 31st March 2022, 07:07 AM

Replies: 2 35mm Bulk Loader (Box-type)wanted Views: 481 Posted By Keith Haithwa That's the type. -I'm afraid my pension is going... That's the type. -I'm afraid my pension is going to be severely stretched with the latest rates and energy increases so I'm looking to save where I can to keep funding film, hence the request for one...

Forum: Sale or Wanted 30th March 2022, 10:34 AM

Replies: 2 35mm Bulk Loader (Box-type)wanted Views: 481 Posted By Keith Haithwa 35mm Bulk Loader (Box-type)wanted Has anyone here in the UK got one of the box-type 35mm bulk loaders they may be willing to part with?

Forum: Darkroom 18th March 2022, 06:49 AM

Replies: 11 Problems with Bulk Loader Views: 537 Posted By Keith Haithwa A silicone based lubricant is normally required... A silicone based lubricant is normally required for plastic to plastic surfaces Mike but as a temporary measure I have had a lot of success with Pledge furniture polish. Spray a dollop of the...

Forum: Monochrome Film 3rd November 2021, 07:35 AM

Replies: 24 120 film - do you remove the tape from the film ? Views: 2,018 Posted By Keith Haithwa I have never removed the tape from the film end... I have never removed the tape from the film end and I only ever saw issues back in the early 1960's when the tape tended to go a bit soft and wrinkly (a bit like me now :D) but at some point...

Forum: Cameras - small format 20th September 2021, 06:55 AM

Replies: 10 T-Settings on 35mm Cameras. Views: 1,880 Posted By Keith Haithwa Pentax SV has a T setting and is a fully manual... Pentax SV has a T setting and is a fully manual camera

Forum: Monochrome Film 11th July 2021, 08:23 AM

Replies: 25 silly mistakes Views: 4,256 Posted By Keith Haithwa I've done it once :slap: but now, as I only have... I've done it once :slap: but now, as I only have a small number of 5x4 DDS holders and I only ever use Fomapan 200 film, I reload them as soon as I've emptied them. The are stored in the same cool...

Forum: Photography in general 11th July 2021, 07:46 AM

Replies: 74 The first cameras you ever used Views: 18,872 Posted By Keith Haithwa It was 1953 and I was allowed to press the... It was 1953 and I was allowed to press the shutter on an old Box Brownie at a party to celebrate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Who owned the camera or how any of our neighbours could afford...

Forum: Darkroom 5th July 2021, 06:56 AM

Replies: 19 Centrifugal film drier Views: 2,081 Posted By Keith Haithwa When I lived in Singapore in the mid 1960's the... When I lived in Singapore in the mid 1960's the high humidity and zillions of insects made drying a real PITA. My solution was to clip one end of the film to the ceiling fan and turn it on - low...

Forum: Equipment miscellaneous 27th June 2021, 07:08 AM

Replies: 21 Reloadable cassette spools that don't need taping Views: 3,386 Posted By Keith Haithwa Michael, I have five of these cassettes and like... Michael, I have five of these cassettes and like you I have forgotten where I got them. However, I abandoned this method of loading them because a) you need extra film poking out out of the loader to...

Forum: Darkroom 19th June 2021, 05:41 AM

Replies: 8 Mini 3-pin plug Views: 1,202 Posted By Keith Haithwa It does indeed belong to an SWS M120 timer Nat... It does indeed belong to an SWS M120 timer Nat and thanks for the tip.

Forum: Darkroom 18th June 2021, 03:18 PM

Replies: 8 Mini 3-pin plug Views: 1,202 Posted By Keith Haithwa Aye, it seems there a bit like buses, don't see... Aye, it seems there a bit like buses, don't see one for ages then lots arrive at once, I found a few sites/listings the after first post. Thanks for your search efforts guys, much appreciated.

Forum: Darkroom 18th June 2021, 02:57 PM

Replies: 8 Mini 3-pin plug Views: 1,202 Posted By Keith Haithwa Thanks a lot Martin, that's exactly right so an... Thanks a lot Martin, that's exactly right so an order is winging it's way. Hmm, it seems I need to refine my search techniques. :slap:

Forum: Darkroom 18th June 2021, 01:25 PM

Replies: 8 Mini 3-pin plug Views: 1,202 Posted By Keith Haithwa Mini 3-pin plug May I ask if anyone knows where I might source a UK replacement for the plug shown below. It's belongs to an old enlarger timer and it is starting to crumble around the pin shrouds.

Forum: Photography in general 29th May 2021, 07:04 AM

Replies: 4 Hargreaves Photographic and Eric Fishwicks. Views: 871 Posted By Keith Haithwa I used Eric Fishwick almost exclusively during... I used Eric Fishwick almost exclusively during the 1970's and 80's and I also found their catalogue and mail order service were exemplary.

Forum: Darkroom 12th May 2021, 07:07 AM

Replies: 26 Enlarger woes Views: 2,100 Posted By Keith Haithwa I replaced the lampholders in an LPL 6700 and an... I replaced the lampholders in an LPL 6700 and an LPL 7700 a few years ago. I managed to track the supplier down from my email history: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/351673651605 If you're running a...

Forum: Photography in general 24th April 2021, 07:43 AM

Replies: 7 Mamiya Lens Shutter Repairs Views: 871 Posted By Keith Haithwa Thanks for the link and favourable review Martin,... Thanks for the link and favourable review Martin, I have a TLR lens that could do with some tlc.

Forum: Sale or Wanted 24th April 2021, 07:41 AM

Replies: 1 Old cameras for free Views: 492 Posted By Keith Haithwa PM sent. PM sent.

Forum: Photography in general 20th April 2021, 07:10 AM

Replies: 6 Equivalent of Massive Dev Chart for Paper Developers ? Views: 849 Posted By Keith Haithwa Hmm, sounds a bit like a solution looking for a... Hmm, sounds a bit like a solution looking for a problem, but what do I know.... For alternative processes it might be worthwhile but, as I don't indulge, it might be that something like that...

Forum: Darkroom 28th March 2021, 08:23 PM

Replies: 8 Smiths Darkroom Timer - Removing the Front Glass ai Views: 835 Posted By Keith Haithwa It's a close Mike but it will come off trust me.... It's a close Mike but it will come off trust me. You also have to fiddle the loose lever out of the slot at an angle from the inside to get it out of the casing so the mechanism can be removed but...

Forum: Darkroom 28th March 2021, 02:14 PM

Replies: 8 Smiths Darkroom Timer - Removing the Front Glass ai Views: 835 Posted By Keith Haithwa Here we go Mike. When you have removed the screw... Here we go Mike. When you have removed the screw from the lever you have to pull the lever outwards against the spring so that the inner part of the lever clears the slot in the outer, then you have...

Forum: Darkroom 28th March 2021, 01:25 PM

Replies: 8 Smiths Darkroom Timer - Removing the Front Glass ai Views: 835 Posted By Keith Haithwa Mike, I've taken mine apart and done a quick... Mike, I've taken mine apart and done a quick phone snapshot, I'll post it asap.

Forum: Darkroom 28th March 2021, 08:53 AM

Replies: 8 Smiths Darkroom Timer - Removing the Front Glass ai Views: 835 Posted By Keith Haithwa Mike, I have just taken mine apart and I can... Mike, I have just taken mine apart and I can assure you that removal of this screw will release the outer part of the lever together with the spring that adds some movement resistance to the lever. ...

Forum: Darkroom 27th March 2021, 08:15 AM

Replies: 16 Colour Printing Filtration Differences Views: 1,142 Posted By Keith Haithwa I suppose it's possible that manufacturing... I suppose it's possible that manufacturing tolerences could mean that the filters are not of exactly the same standard between the two enlargers, or that there is a possible difference in the...

Forum: Photography in general 27th March 2021, 08:06 AM

Replies: 19 Finally, I think I've found a good spotting medium Views: 1,476 Posted By Keith Haithwa If a print requires extensive spotting, or has... If a print requires extensive spotting, or has large defects, then I would reprint it. I'm talking about really tiny spots and If I knew where to look I could probably see them but as for popping...

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