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Forum: Photography in general 27th February 2017, 01:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,670
Posted By Garry
All this is making me even more desperate to get...

All this is making me even more desperate to get my darkroom set up. I am developing my own negs at the moment, which is a learning curve I am loving, but that is as far as I've been able to get. I...
Forum: News and Announcements 1st January 2017, 11:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,689
Posted By Garry
I remember those days also [just!]. Wishing...

I remember those days also [just!].

Wishing you all a great year, and thanks for all your help in 2016, and looking forward to some new adventures in the darkroom in 2017!

Garry
Forum: Darkroom 1st January 2017, 10:47 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,487
Posted By Garry
Well, as the timer works I thought it only fair...

Well, as the timer works I thought it only fair to offer a nominal sum for that, on the understanding that I don't have to send the damaged enlarger back. So I emailed the seller and proposed this as...
Forum: Darkroom 30th December 2016, 10:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,487
Posted By Garry
Well, the seller has still not got back to me...

Well, the seller has still not got back to me since the refund. He said he was going to get in touch with Hermes re compensation and let me know about sending everything back. I have tested the...
Forum: Darkroom 21st December 2016, 05:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,487
Posted By Garry
Hermes was the courier

Hermes was the courier
Forum: Darkroom 21st December 2016, 04:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,487
Posted By Garry
Thanks all. Just to up date you, the seller...

Thanks all.

Just to up date you, the seller has offered, and fulfilled already, a full refund. He has opened a dispute with the courier, and pending that outcome, will pay for the item to be...
Forum: Darkroom 21st December 2016, 03:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,487
Posted By Garry
Next time I certainly will do that. The...

Next time I certainly will do that.

The seller is quick with responses, so I am confident of a good result.

Thanks all again,

Garry
Forum: Darkroom 21st December 2016, 03:36 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,487
Posted By Garry
Thanks Norm, a good deal, but I'm in Glasgow, so...

Thanks Norm, a good deal, but I'm in Glasgow, so not so close!
Forum: Darkroom 21st December 2016, 03:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,487
Posted By Garry
20-20 hindsight is a wonderful thing! I've...

20-20 hindsight is a wonderful thing!

I've contacted the seller again, and I await to see what he suggests.
Forum: Darkroom 21st December 2016, 02:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,487
Posted By Garry
I have contacted him, yes. I took photos as I was...

I have contacted him, yes. I took photos as I was unpacking also, and there were a couple of damaged teeth in the packaging. I know what you are saying, and I will be seeking compensation of some...
Forum: Darkroom 21st December 2016, 01:36 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,487
Posted By Garry
Enlarger Test Help PLEASE!

My Durst M605 arrived today. Unfortunately the packaging was extremely damaged. I took lots of photos, and I contacted the seller before even opening it. On opening I have found some damage to some...
Forum: Photography in general 20th December 2016, 09:12 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,583
Posted By Garry
Hopefully money so I can finish kitting out my...

Hopefully money so I can finish kitting out my new darkroom. Very excited!!"
Forum: Darkroom 16th December 2016, 06:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,778
Posted By Garry
Cheers all for the advice. Any suggestions on...

Cheers all for the advice. Any suggestions on paper suppliers for a beginner?
Forum: Photography in general 15th December 2016, 05:20 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,150
Posted By Garry
Wow, impressive test and valuable results, thank...

Wow, impressive test and valuable results, thank you,

Garry
Forum: Darkroom 15th December 2016, 11:02 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,778
Posted By Garry
I see. So each paper has it's own exposure times...

I see. So each paper has it's own exposure times then? I've ordered a book by Kodak on darkroom technique, but I think this may be a better place to learn! Experience teaches more I find
Forum: Darkroom 15th December 2016, 09:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,778
Posted By Garry
Cheers Mike, looking forward to getting in to...

Cheers Mike, looking forward to getting in to this.



What is an enlarger meter Ian? Is it for setting exposure times for details? Sounds like a steep learning curve ahead!
Forum: Darkroom 14th December 2016, 10:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,778
Posted By Garry
Well I got a little carried away and won the...

Well I got a little carried away and won the auction! Got it for £64, so hopefully it will be in decent nick. I know very little about enlargers so be ready for questions a plenty :-) Looking...
Forum: Darkroom 14th December 2016, 03:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,778
Posted By Garry
Terry, I saw that one in Falmouth. I am just...

Terry,

I saw that one in Falmouth. I am just outside Glasgow, so not for me that one! I have asked the question re the filters and the seller has responded pretty quickly, but doesn't know much...
Forum: Darkroom 14th December 2016, 12:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,778
Posted By Garry
Wise words, thanks all. This is the listing...

Wise words, thanks all.

This is the listing (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Durst-M605-Enlarger-With-Rodenstock-lens-Siriotub-Siriopla-etc-/152352470001?hash=item2378ea33f1:g:LooAAOSwcUBYTbTF) if you...
Forum: Darkroom 14th December 2016, 11:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,778
Posted By Garry
Thanks Ian. I think I'll set a max bid and see...

Thanks Ian. I think I'll set a max bid and see where it goes.

Re the colour head, a rookie question, but do I need anything else to develop B&W?
Forum: Darkroom 14th December 2016, 11:13 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,778
Posted By Garry
Cheers Paul, sounds like a winner! I...

Cheers Paul, sounds like a winner!



I need no encouragement to "store for the future!"
Forum: Manufactured brews 14th December 2016, 10:09 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,851
Posted By Garry
I rushed to the end of this thread to see what...

I rushed to the end of this thread to see what cameras you "inherited!". Did you ever get them Pete?

Garry
Forum: Darkroom 14th December 2016, 09:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,778
Posted By Garry
Durst M605 Enlarger

I have seen one of these on ebay with a 50mm Rodenstock rogonar f 2.8 lens. Any users on here, or advice? Sitting at £50 just now. I have read some favourable reviews, but always good to get current...
Forum: Darkroom 13th December 2016, 10:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,699
Posted By Garry
Thanks Terry. I'm still finding my way round the...

Thanks Terry. I'm still finding my way round the forum, so I didn't even know about the personal gallery! I'll use it next time if I can suss it out!

Thanks again for commenting,
Garry
Forum: Darkroom 13th December 2016, 02:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,699
Posted By Garry
Well guys, thanks for all the advice and...

Well guys, thanks for all the advice and recommendations. I still managed to get things wrong, but, did manage to get images on the negs. So, all's not lost! I have posted a few images in the...
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