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Showing results 1 to 25 of 401 Search took 0.30 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: mpirie

Forum: Darkroom 25th July 2022, 10:22 AM

Replies: 2 Anyone fitted a small fish tank pump to their Jobo processor? Views: 134 Posted By mpirie My CPA2 has a drain cock at the bottom left hand... My CPA2 has a drain cock at the bottom left hand side of the tank, so draining consists of attaching a length of hose between the tank and a bucket. Since mine has a water circulating pump that...

Forum: Photography in general 30th June 2022, 07:31 AM

Replies: 12 How gullible are photographers? Views: 473 Posted By mpirie Like you John, i'm of an age and stage in life... Like you John, i'm of an age and stage in life where i can afford almost any photographic item i desire. Most of us will have more cameras than we really need, but for me, the limiting factor is...

Forum: Darkroom 17th May 2022, 11:30 AM

Replies: 100 Having terrible luck with home B&W film development Views: 3,194 Posted By mpirie The other thing that sprung to mind was using SS... The other thing that sprung to mind was using SS reels.....could the film base be touching the film face of the corresponding film behind it.....or close enough to be causing differential...

Forum: Darkroom 17th May 2022, 08:47 AM

Replies: 100 Having terrible luck with home B&W film development Views: 3,194 Posted By mpirie That looks like fogging to me. Possibly the film... That looks like fogging to me. Possibly the film cassette felt or a small leak in the light traps in the camera(s) back? Mike

Forum: Help! 15th March 2022, 06:28 AM

Replies: 11 Darkroom shop? Views: 1,061 Posted By mpirie Sorry guys, I meant to update this thread. I... Sorry guys, I meant to update this thread. I got an email from David yesterday saying the shop was open again, however the costs and logistics of keeping PF materials in stock is not sustainable...

Forum: Help! 14th March 2022, 06:28 AM

Replies: 11 Darkroom shop? Views: 1,061 Posted By mpirie I've purchased a few things from David and it's... I've purchased a few things from David and it's been a pleasant experience. I know he travels with work, so it may only be a temporary closure. Mike

Forum: Monochrome Film 2nd March 2022, 07:09 AM

Replies: 19 Preferred developer for Delta 100 and 400 Views: 1,197 Posted By mpirie I've recently started developing D100 in... I've recently started developing D100 in Pyrocat-HD and am very pleased with the results. I overexpose by ½ stop (@80) and develop in Pyrocat-HD at 1+1+100 for 13.5 minutes after a 5 minute...

Forum: Photography in general 2nd March 2022, 06:59 AM

Replies: 35 They're bringing it back!! Views: 1,764 Posted By mpirie Ah, jeez, you guys don't make it easy do you? ... Ah, jeez, you guys don't make it easy do you? I started reading the thread and thought "that's obvious, Kodak Tech Pan in 120 or 5x4, assuming Technidol was available too"......but then AP25 and...

Forum: Darkroom 2nd March 2022, 06:52 AM

Replies: 23 Anyone want some Kodak Technidol LC developer? Views: 1,055 Posted By mpirie Yeah, my TP tends to get used in the X-Pan on a... Yeah, my TP tends to get used in the X-Pan on a tripod. Seems a waste to not take full advantage of the film's abilities by hand-holding.....especially at around EI12. Technidol was really the...

Forum: Darkroom 24th February 2022, 06:34 AM

Replies: 23 Anyone want some Kodak Technidol LC developer? Views: 1,055 Posted By mpirie Yes, Terry, you're absolutely right, i need to... Yes, Terry, you're absolutely right, i need to start using it or losing it! Mike

Forum: Darkroom 23rd February 2022, 07:22 AM

Replies: 23 Anyone want some Kodak Technidol LC developer? Views: 1,055 Posted By mpirie I have around 40 rolls of 35mm Technical Pan... I have around 40 rolls of 35mm Technical Pan waiting to be used. I can't remember the last time i used 35mm :slap:

Forum: Introductions 15th February 2022, 12:01 PM

Replies: 10 Hello Views: 759 Posted By mpirie Welcome Pete! +1 to what Terry... Welcome Pete! +1 to what Terry says.......starting off with Caffenol for a developer is a risky approach since you may not have anything to compare it to yet. I'd suggest one of the...

Forum: Camera Accessories Manuals 25th January 2022, 07:06 AM

Replies: 13 SRB MONOVUE Contrast Viewing Filter Views: 1,180 Posted By mpirie The Zone VI viewer worked for me more like a... The Zone VI viewer worked for me more like a framing device rather than an indication of the respective tones. Even if you do use the olive green Wratten #90, it only works for a short while as...

Forum: Camera Accessories Manuals 24th January 2022, 07:50 PM

Replies: 13 SRB MONOVUE Contrast Viewing Filter Views: 1,180 Posted By mpirie I haven't used the Monovue filter, but do use the... I haven't used the Monovue filter, but do use the Zone VI version. Before that, i used a Wratten 90 stuck to a cardboard window. Mike

Forum: Sale or Wanted 14th December 2021, 11:52 AM

Replies: 15 WTB: 300mm Large Format lens Views: 583 Posted By mpirie Hi Tony, There's a 300/9 Nikkor for sale in... Hi Tony, There's a 300/9 Nikkor for sale in the US on another LF forum. Not sure if it covers 10x8 though. Mike

Forum: Sale or Wanted 3rd November 2021, 01:14 PM

Replies: 13 Free enlargers (North Yorkshire) Views: 992 Posted By mpirie I made a trip from Aberdeen to Cambridge and back... I made a trip from Aberdeen to Cambridge and back to collect a Durst AC1201 once......that was a long drive......suffered back pain for days afterwards. Mike

Forum: Equipment 29th October 2021, 07:24 AM

Replies: 2 Geared tripod head Views: 1,228 Posted By mpirie I've used a 410 for a few years and although it's... I've used a 410 for a few years and although it's a good head, eventually, the gears wear out and introduce some "slack". The 405 looks like a better solution, but is much more expensive and bigger....

Forum: Print Finishing 5th September 2021, 07:12 AM

Replies: 4 A4 punch pockets Views: 1,438 Posted By mpirie I keep my contact sheets in these A4 clear... I keep my contact sheets in these A4 clear sleeves, then put them into Lever arch files. Not ideal since they sag when placed upright, but a cheap and useful storage system. Mike

Forum: Darkroom 5th September 2021, 07:07 AM

Replies: 9 Ilford 500 lamp Issue Views: 1,138 Posted By mpirie Easiest way to check the lamps is to use a test... Easiest way to check the lamps is to use a test meter for continuity across the two pins. It is possible that the lamp holder contacts are getting dirty with corrosion where the pins make contact...

Forum: Sale or Wanted 9th August 2021, 07:51 PM

Replies: 8 Wanted Studio Flash equipment Views: 1,103 Posted By mpirie One word of caution about buying used studio... One word of caution about buying used studio flash......make sure you see the unit working before you buy. It may sound stupidly obvious, but these units have large capacitors in them and if they are...

Forum: Cameras - medium format 15th July 2021, 12:49 PM

Replies: 10 Very Old Hasselblads -- Queries --- Views: 2,985 Posted By mpirie Not sure where to get the CLA done Pete, ("Newton... Not sure where to get the CLA done Pete, ("Newton Ellis" rings a bell) but i'm sure i've read about re-cell'ing the ELM batteries. From memory, they are made up of two packs of 6x rechargeable...

Forum: Darkroom 24th June 2021, 12:30 PM

Replies: 6 Magnetic Stirrer. DIY. Views: 1,111 Posted By mpirie I did the same Terry, i bought a heated magnetic... I did the same Terry, i bought a heated magnetic stirrer off of the auction site so that i could try a number of concoctions. I wanted a heated version since many developers suggest you start with...

Forum: Photography in general 21st June 2021, 07:17 AM

Replies: 7 Hot, Heat Views: 729 Posted By mpirie Ah, the summer of '76 !! Happy days !! Mike Ah, the summer of '76 !! Happy days !! Mike

Forum: Auctions of Interest 16th June 2021, 11:44 AM

Replies: 8 DeVere 507 for sale Views: 1,050 Posted By mpirie Like you say Terry, forcing the buyer to collect... Like you say Terry, forcing the buyer to collect puts a lot of people off, myself included. Mike

Forum: Darkroom 10th June 2021, 11:29 AM

Replies: 10 Definitive Values Views: 1,315 Posted By mpirie Any sign of the colour temperature stamped on the... Any sign of the colour temperature stamped on the crown of the bulb itself? Or any other identifiers? Presumably it's a coated Opal lamp with a tungsten filament? Mike

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