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Forum: Cameras - medium format 20th January 2024, 09:15 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,903
Posted By Keith Haithwa
I agree with Matt. With its bellows,...

I agree with Matt. With its bellows, interchangeable lenses and viewfinders it makes a wonderfully versatile outfit. Now if there was a T&S lens ..... :)
Forum: Cameras - medium format 14th December 2023, 12:15 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,903
Posted By Keith Haithwa
Smile I would give that repair man a very wide berth...

I would give that repair man a very wide berth John, £25 and he didn't tell you what he'd done ( I reckon he had to wade through the manual to find the cause) He must be waiting for you to do it...
Forum: Cameras - medium format 14th December 2023, 07:44 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,903
Posted By Keith Haithwa
You wouldn't be the first person to inadvertently...

You wouldn't be the first person to inadvertently turn the release button to the Lock position and then try to open the back without releasing it John. I suspect that is what the repair man found....
Forum: Sale or Wanted 30th September 2023, 01:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 505
Posted By Keith Haithwa
Thanks Michael, I have this bookmarked in case I...

Thanks Michael, I have this bookmarked in case I can't put money into a members pocket - and save myself a bob or two of course. :)
Forum: Sale or Wanted 30th September 2023, 11:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 505
Posted By Keith Haithwa
Angled cable release adaptor

Does anyone have a 45º or 90º shutter cable release adaptor for sale in the UK? A short straight stub adaptor would also be considered.

Having been scammed twice on the well known auction site...
Forum: Sale or Wanted 15th March 2023, 08:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 363
Posted By Keith Haithwa
Thanks Martin and to all who responded. Sorry if...

Thanks Martin and to all who responded. Sorry if you missed out.
Forum: Sale or Wanted 9th March 2023, 01:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 363
Posted By Keith Haithwa
For Sale: Nova Print Agitation Clips [SOLD]

Two brand new and unused clips that I bought for a project that never materialised. How about £15 + p&p (about £3) for the pair before they go on the well-known auction site
Forum: News and Announcements 13th December 2022, 08:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,667
Posted By Keith Haithwa
Working fine, thank you.

Working fine, thank you.
Forum: Monochrome Film 1st December 2022, 08:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,505
Posted By Keith Haithwa
Did Ilford not have 25 sheet boxes either Martin?

Did Ilford not have 25 sheet boxes either Martin?
Forum: Darkroom 23rd November 2022, 09:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,085
Posted By Keith Haithwa
From the advert: 'Pro-Netic water based...

From the advert:

'Pro-Netic water based magnetic chalkboard paint is a dual purpose coating that can produce a surface to which magnets will attach.....'

I assume that the paint itself is not...
Forum: Monochrome Film 23rd November 2022, 09:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,303
Posted By Keith Haithwa
I'm very surprised at that expiry date Bill, the...

I'm very surprised at that expiry date Bill, the ones I received over two years ago were way past that and I've had no problems, however I urge you to get back in touch with Ilford about the issue so...
Forum: Monochrome Film 22nd November 2022, 09:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,303
Posted By Keith Haithwa
This looks like a known issue which I, and a...

This looks like a known issue which I, and a number of others , have suffered. Ilford are aware of it so I suggest you contact them. See :
https://www.ilfordphoto.com/updated-120-roll-film-statement/
Forum: News and Announcements 11th October 2022, 07:13 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,260
Posted By Keith Haithwa
We seem to have lost the 'Mark all posts read'...

We seem to have lost the 'Mark all posts read' buttom.
Forum: Equipment miscellaneous 14th September 2022, 09:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,676
Posted By Keith Haithwa
I have a couple of Canon cameras that wind the...

I have a couple of Canon cameras that wind the whole cassette onto the take-up spool and then count down as your shoot before winding it all into the casette at the end - very annoying. Fortunately I...
Forum: Equipment miscellaneous 14th September 2022, 07:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,676
Posted By Keith Haithwa
The only 100% successful method is to take the...

The only 100% successful method is to take the end cap off - not always the best solution though. I have both the AP and Kaiser versions and for me the AP version is by far the most successful. I...
Forum: Photography in general 24th August 2022, 09:14 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 8,937
Posted By Keith Haithwa
I am at a loss as to why the OP would want to...

I am at a loss as to why the OP would want to post slide images on a forum that champions the use of traditional film and darkroom practices, and the personal skills developed to use them, when the...
Forum: Photography in general 13th June 2022, 07:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,566
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
Views: 971
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
Views: 971
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, 07:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,513
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, 08:35 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,452
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
Views: 4,179
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
Views: 8,150
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
Views: 26,889
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
Views: 3,835
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...
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