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Forum: Darkroom 12th February 2011, 11:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,903
Posted By Paulie
I have been considering one of the LPL vcce...

I have been considering one of the LPL vcce heads. As far as I know number 1 is for Kodak values as it goes up to number 6 and number 2 is for Ilford values as it goes upto number 5.

Do the number...
Forum: Darkroom 11th February 2011, 05:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,892
Posted By Paulie
Good news to see that they are still investing.

Good news to see that they are still investing.
Forum: Darkroom 11th February 2011, 05:25 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 18,343
Posted By Paulie
It looks brilliant Trond, really nice set up and...

It looks brilliant Trond, really nice set up and looks like it will be a very comfortable place to work :)

Can I ask where you got the water mixer / temp unit, something I still need to sort out...
Forum: Darkroom 11th February 2011, 05:21 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 18,343
Posted By Paulie
I know the feeling :(

I know the feeling :(
Forum: Darkroom 10th February 2011, 12:32 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 16,466
Posted By Paulie
For hanging the film clips I use small s shaped...

For hanging the film clips I use small s shaped hooks made from the good old wire coat hanger, one of the most useful objects you will find in your home :D

Regarding the heat issues with drying...
Forum: Monochrome Film 10th February 2011, 12:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,406
Posted By Paulie
I always thought the main reason for agitation is...

I always thought the main reason for agitation is to redistribute fresh developer to the film suface.So long as there is enough developer in the tank to fully cover the spool whan sat all should be...
Forum: Colour film 27th January 2011, 05:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,732
Posted By Paulie
Cleaning transparencies

I was looking through some old slides yesterday and a lot of them are getting on for 40-50years old, my Dads collection, lots of the family etc. Is there a safe way to clean these to give them a new...
Forum: Photography in general 27th January 2011, 05:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,668
Posted By Paulie
As above I always find it easier to focus on...

As above I always find it easier to focus on something with a change of contrast or an outline or edge etc.

Regarding the Peak finders I was looking at a couple on ebay but found they sell for...
Forum: Darkroom 27th January 2011, 05:00 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 16,466
Posted By Paulie
Excellent link :)

Excellent link :)
Forum: Darkroom 26th January 2011, 05:01 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 16,466
Posted By Paulie
This will be the first darkroom I have used one...

This will be the first darkroom I have used one in. I used to just hang them up to dry but I picked the Durst up very cheaply so will give it a go. It came with instructions that say to use the lower...
Forum: Darkroom 26th January 2011, 12:58 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 16,466
Posted By Paulie
I plan on buying one of these and leaving the...

I plan on buying one of these and leaving the shelves out. Very reasonable price and will be easy to see how dry the film looks without having to keep opening a cabinet door. I am going to cut a hole...
Forum: Photography in general 25th January 2011, 12:08 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 27,437
Posted By Paulie
There is quite an interesting story about that . ...

There is quite an interesting story about that .

But basically I sold it for too little to help fund purchasing a car.
Forum: Darkroom 24th January 2011, 11:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,592
Posted By Paulie
Nice idea with the revolving pegs ;) In a...

Nice idea with the revolving pegs ;)

In a couple of my older darkrooms I made a board of 1/2" ply about 2 inches bigger all around then the window opening and put a square of door insulation...
Forum: Darkroom 24th January 2011, 11:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,761
Posted By Paulie
I have always used the Paterson models and found...

I have always used the Paterson models and found them to work well, they also have the advantage of the print dividers which the Kaiser does not.
Forum: Monochrome Film 24th January 2011, 11:43 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 52,028
Posted By Paulie
Well then alarm bells should be ringing in...

Well then alarm bells should be ringing in peoples minds, it just doesn't add up.
Forum: Cameras - small format 23rd January 2011, 01:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,745
Posted By Paulie
Brilliant cameras, very compact and the lenses...

Brilliant cameras, very compact and the lenses are also. I have an old OM2SP that I love. The OM2SP and OM4 are apparently not as reliable as the OM1 and OM2 but I always liked the spot metering...
Forum: Equipment miscellaneous 22nd January 2011, 05:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,608
Posted By Paulie
I have been looking and the more automatic ones...

I have been looking and the more automatic ones like the Rollei are around €400-€500. I have my eye on an older manual loading one that I might purchase just to try it out and see if I like the idea....
Forum: Photography in general 22nd January 2011, 05:33 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 27,437
Posted By Paulie
I can't remember the names of the first cameras I...

I can't remember the names of the first cameras I used but I know they took 127 film. The first proper camera I had was a Canon T50. The parents got it for me at Christmas as they new I wanted to...
Forum: Monochrome Film 22nd January 2011, 05:23 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 52,028
Posted By Paulie
Normally products are cheaper in the country of...

Normally products are cheaper in the country of origin rather than countries that import the goods due to shipping and distributors cut etc.

So do Ilford have a facility in th USA also ? this...
Forum: Darkroom 22nd January 2011, 02:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,513
Posted By Paulie
Funny you say that, just to the right of the...

Funny you say that, just to the right of the bench was an exterior door leading onto a roof.

Something else that is great about film photography now is the bargains to be had with darkroom...
Forum: Darkroom 21st January 2011, 09:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,513
Posted By Paulie
My first darkroom circa 1986

It was one of those Paterson in a box jobs, very basic but it got me hooked :)

This was actually a landing with 4 doors leading off it, I can't remember how I managed to keep the light out...
Forum: Photography in general 18th January 2011, 09:30 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 18,868
Posted By Paulie
I buy this on and off but recently it has been...

I buy this on and off but recently it has been lacking in film and darkroom articles :(

Does anyone know if they are running the Black and White photographer of the year competition this year ?
Forum: Photography in general 18th January 2011, 09:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,228
Posted By Paulie
I only got the last half of this program. Nothing...

I only got the last half of this program. Nothing amazing but glad I watched it, interesting to see names you know at work.

I also saw Rankin recently on a program called The Culture show I...
Forum: Equipment miscellaneous 18th January 2011, 09:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,608
Posted By Paulie
Medium format projectors

I was considering purchasing a medium format projector to allow me show off some 6x6 transparencies.

Couple of questions though ? Is it only Rollei that makes one as they are damn expensive...
Forum: Darkroom 18th January 2011, 06:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,320
Posted By Paulie
I prefer using trays so will stick with them for...

I prefer using trays so will stick with them for now anyway. This room is right beside the main bathroom so I will be running hot and cold water through the wall with 15mm copper pipe and the waste...
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