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Showing results 1 to 25 of 500 Search took 0.58 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: Bill

Forum: Darkroom 22nd June 2022, 06:23 AM

Replies: 13 El Nikkor or El Nikkor N Enlerger lens. Views: 258 Posted By Bill Extract form the Ctein book in his table of... Extract form the Ctein book in his table of enlarging lenses. "Nikon Apo El-Nikkor 105mm f/5.6N Most perfectly made lens and priced accordingly. No detectable aberrations of any type, no...

Forum: Darkroom 27th May 2022, 05:16 PM

Replies: 100 Having terrible luck with home B&W film development Views: 2,849 Posted By Bill I see you mention using the double sided tape... I see you mention using the double sided tape method of extracting the film from the cassette. If you are hand rewinding with the Leica you can easily feel when the end of the film leaves the take...

Forum: Photography in general 24th April 2022, 06:29 AM

Replies: 35 Would you give up photography, if you didn't have a darkroom? Views: 1,268 Posted By Bill Yes Bill Yes Bill

Forum: Equipment miscellaneous 9th March 2022, 02:44 PM

Replies: 5 Table Top Tripod Views: 397 Posted By Bill I’d second the Leica suggestion. I have just... I’d second the Leica suggestion. I have just bought their mini tripod and a Leica ball and socket head for £45 on the auction site. Very solid and mine was like new when it arrived.

Forum: Darkroom 27th February 2022, 08:23 AM

Replies: 9 Ilford Washing , 510Pyro , Silverprint Views: 434 Posted By Bill For interest the 5 minute stand was mentioned in... For interest the 5 minute stand was mentioned in this post from a previous discussion on film washing. This was by Martin Aislabie. “ Hi guys. Something to ponder, perhaps. As I plough...

Forum: Darkroom 15th February 2022, 04:07 PM

Replies: 15 Re-establishing old darkroom Views: 934 Posted By Bill Depending on the type of lamp and the connector... Depending on the type of lamp and the connector check that there is no corrosion in the connection part. Often if it is a 2 pin type corrosion builds up and stops the lamp working. After ensuring...

Forum: Introductions 15th February 2022, 02:43 PM

Replies: 10 Hello Views: 647 Posted By Bill Welcome to the forum Pete. Welcome to the forum Pete.

Forum: Cameras - medium format 13th February 2022, 04:17 PM

Replies: 16 105mm filters Views: 1,045 Posted By Bill Looking at the images in the link the second one,... Looking at the images in the link the second one, where it is in side view, the writing on it says SRB Photographic, MC, UV. I would have thought the MC stood for Multi Coated? May be worth a...

Forum: Photography in general 24th December 2021, 08:27 PM

Replies: 12 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Views: 530 Posted By Bill Seasonal Greetings to all members. A special... Seasonal Greetings to all members. A special Thanks to Bob and Barry for their admin work running the Forum.

Forum: News and Announcements 19th December 2021, 07:04 AM

Replies: 24 Richard Gould Views: 2,025 Posted By Bill Excellent to hear Richard. Hope your... Excellent to hear Richard. Hope your continued recovery goes well and you are soon back up to full speed. Bill.

Forum: Introductions 30th November 2021, 07:33 AM

Replies: 12 Hello. Just joined. Views: 1,175 Posted By Bill Welcome to the forum Travis. Welcome to the forum Travis.

Forum: Darkroom 9th November 2021, 09:23 AM

Replies: 7 Durst M605 leaky Views: 706 Posted By Bill I’ve had an M605K from new. The slider has/had a... I’ve had an M605K from new. The slider has/had a piece of slit foam to seal light leaks but over time this wears or degrades. It could easily be replaced. I cannot remember any significance light...

Forum: Photography in general 5th November 2021, 04:44 PM

Replies: 4 The Man Who Shot New York - Sky Arts Channel Friday 5 Nov 10:30pm -11:50pm Views: 585 Posted By Bill Hi Mike, it has been on before, I have it... Hi Mike, it has been on before, I have it recorded and watched it the other week. TBH I can't remember much about it so it obviously didn't chime with me! Bill

Forum: Monochrome Film 1st November 2021, 03:22 PM

Replies: 24 120 film - do you remove the tape from the film ? Views: 2,029 Posted By Bill I usually remove the tape from the backing paper... I usually remove the tape from the backing paper but leave it on the film then fold it over the end of the film to stiffen the leading edge to get it into the spiral. That worked fine until...

Forum: Darkroom 26th October 2021, 09:11 AM

Replies: 13 Multigrade Views: 1,184 Posted By Bill I agree with Alan. If you look at the paper... I agree with Alan. If you look at the paper curves supplied by Ilford then they cross at the speed point which Ilford take to be a mid-grey. That is the tone that will stay the same with constant...

Forum: Negative Printing Exchange 20th October 2021, 07:17 AM

Replies: 84 Negative Exchanges - Trial Run Views: 50,424 Posted By Bill Quote from Skellum's post above. "It seems the... Quote from Skellum's post above. "It seems the idea of a negative exchange will not die. However, we don't ever quite get this off the ground." With a bit of searching you will find that this...

Forum: Introductions 17th October 2021, 04:33 PM

Replies: 9 New joiner from Wiltshire Views: 1,169 Posted By Bill Welcome to the Forum Howard. Welcome to the Forum Howard.

Forum: Print Exchanges 16th October 2021, 09:51 AM

Replies: 40 Print Exchange 134, October 2021 Views: 3,936 Posted By Bill Image moved. Bill Image moved. Bill

Forum: Manufactured brews 7th October 2021, 01:46 PM

Replies: 23 Ilford Ilfotec HC Users Views: 2,249 Posted By Bill I always dilute to whatever mix I am using... I always dilute to whatever mix I am using straight from the bottle of concentrate. I have some very old measures from a colour kit I once used and as they are tall and narrow I find I can measure...

Forum: Darkroom 6th October 2021, 12:00 PM

Replies: 12 darkroom tents Views: 1,411 Posted By Bill Nova make one but it is not cheap. ... Nova make one but it is not cheap. https://www.firstcall-photographic.co.uk/nova-portable-darkroom-tent/p633 Bill

Forum: Print Exchanges 6th October 2021, 06:50 AM

Replies: 48 Print Exchange 133, Sept. 2021 Views: 4,582 Posted By Bill Complete. If anything else needs to be changed... Complete. If anything else needs to be changed please let me know. Bill

Forum: Cameras - small format 29th August 2021, 07:12 AM

Replies: 3 Rollei 35 repair Views: 892 Posted By Bill I would suggest getting it serviced by Newton... I would suggest getting it serviced by Newton Ellis in Liverpool. My 35S had parts missing from the meter and during a routine service they replaced the parts and reset the metering system to take...

Forum: Introductions 28th August 2021, 08:55 AM

Replies: 17 grumpy old man from Dublin Views: 2,550 Posted By Bill Welcome to the forum Sean. Bill Welcome to the forum Sean. Bill

Forum: New products and offers 26th July 2021, 05:36 AM

Replies: 4 Ilford 10% reduction on all film, paper and chems until midnight Sunday 25th Views: 1,269 Posted By Bill Just had a look and I received my notification at... Just had a look and I received my notification at 15:40 on Friday 23 rd July. Bill

Forum: Introductions 11th July 2021, 12:39 PM

Replies: 15 Another UK newbie Views: 2,596 Posted By Bill Welcome to the forum Brian. Bill Welcome to the forum Brian. Bill

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