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Forum: Cameras - small format 1st February 2024, 07:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,361
Posted By beetcleaner
OM4Ti zone system

Bill
I have tried the highlight and shadow buttons with good results. I think what I'm trying to do is take a spot of the darkest area I want to keep detail in and then take a spot of the brightest...
Forum: Cameras - small format 31st January 2024, 07:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,361
Posted By beetcleaner
OM4Ti zone system

Martin
Thankyou for confirmation on the zone system. as you say its a start as I am not pulling or pushing development times in film processing but baby steps etc. I really should invest in a hand...
Forum: Cameras - small format 27th January 2024, 07:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,361
Posted By beetcleaner
OM4Ti zone system

I am trying to get to grips with the zone system using my Olympus OM4Ti. In manual mode I take a spot meter reading from the darkest area I wish to retain detail in. I then adjust the shutter speed...
Forum: Monochrome Film 10th January 2024, 07:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,083
Posted By beetcleaner
Thankyou all for your advice. I'll try out the...

Thankyou all for your advice. I'll try out the suggestions made and compare the results. Much appreciate your help on this.
Forum: Monochrome Film 9th January 2024, 09:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,083
Posted By beetcleaner
Thankyou all for a very comprehensive view on...

Thankyou all for a very comprehensive view on developers and films. This gives me much to reflect on and I'll definitely try some of the suggestions. Apologies for mentioning the "D" word!
Forum: Monochrome Film 8th January 2024, 07:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,083
Posted By beetcleaner
Olympus half frame developer

Hello
I am using an Olympus Pen FT and various Pen lenses with either Fuji Across II or a 100 ASA Ilford film in the camera.
Film is being sent to Harman Labs for developing and printing who do a...
Forum: Sale or Wanted 29th December 2023, 01:03 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 782
Posted By beetcleaner
Olympus Pen FV

Hello
I'm trying to acquire an Olympus Pen FV and wonder if anyone has one for sale. It doesn't matter if its not working as I use Luton Camera Repairs to service my Olympus gear and they still work...
Forum: Cameras - medium format 24th March 2023, 12:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,300
Posted By beetcleaner
Minolta Autocord CDS

I have had the good fortune to acquire a mintish Minolta Autocord TLR. It has the 12 or 24 exposure option pressure plate which I gather indicates it is either a CDSII or CDSIII model.
Could anyone...
Forum: Cameras - small format 24th February 2023, 12:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,501
Posted By beetcleaner
Thankyou everyone for all the information and...

Thankyou everyone for all the information and suggestions. I'll have a careful look at the camera before buying to make sure everything is ok and that the lens is a 3 cam type
Forum: Cameras - small format 22nd February 2023, 12:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,501
Posted By beetcleaner
Leica R4 Summicron 50mm f2

Hello
I have the opportunity to purchase a Leica R4 with 50mm Summicron f2 lens.
Serial number of camera is below 160000 which I gather had unreliable electronics in some models. However I will...
Forum: Cameras - small format 20th January 2023, 10:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,065
Posted By beetcleaner
Olympus Pen F adapter for M42 screw mount

I recently purchased an Olympus Pen F outfit.It came with an Olympus Pen F adaptor P with a screw mount on the adapter for attaching other lenses.
Am I right in assuming that this is an M42 screw...
Forum: Cameras - small format 14th October 2022, 09:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,209
Posted By beetcleaner
I've used Luton Camera Repair Services for over a...

I've used Luton Camera Repair Services for over a dozen Olympus SLR's and rangefinders. Fantastic service, excellent craftmanship and competitive pricing. I wouldnt go past them if you need Olympus...
Forum: Colour film 14th October 2022, 09:40 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,125
Posted By beetcleaner
35mm Half frame slide mounts

Hello
Can anyone tell me where I can buy slide mounts for half frame film. I have an Olympus Pen F and want to shoot some reversal film but cant track down mounts.
Alternatively are there any...
Forum: Monochrome Film 18th June 2022, 06:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,724
Posted By beetcleaner
Thankyou all for your advice. I'll try your...

Thankyou all for your advice. I'll try your suggestions and see how things turn out. The point about Pan F is well taken as I have shot this film before and left it in the camera too long with poor...
Forum: Monochrome Film 14th June 2022, 06:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,724
Posted By beetcleaner
Half Frame film

I've recently acquired an Olympus Pen F with a 38mm 1.8 lens. Shot a roll of Porta 400 with it and now looking to use black and white.
I'm obviously after the finest grain owing to the HF format so...
Forum: Monochrome Film 20th February 2022, 09:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,011
Posted By beetcleaner
Half frame processing

Can anyone recommend a good lab to process half frame black and white film? I like to have prints of all my negs then choose which to enlarge so its more cost effective to have a lab do it
Do labs...
Forum: Cameras - small format 20th February 2022, 09:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,259
Posted By beetcleaner
Thankyou to everyone for your advice. I'll try...

Thankyou to everyone for your advice. I'll try and track down some Cow/Studio gum and try that out. Its for repairing the leatherette on an Olympus Trip 35 but would be handy to have for my other...
Forum: Cameras - small format 11th February 2022, 12:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,259
Posted By beetcleaner
Camera glue

Hello
Can anyone recommend a glue that will restick camera leatherette but will allow it to be removed if necessary in the future?
Forum: Darkroom 6th October 2021, 11:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,283
Posted By beetcleaner
darkroom tents

Hello
Can anyone suggest a make of lightproof tent which could be converted into a home darkroom.
Its a lot of hassle to convert my bathroom every time I want to make some prints so having a...
Forum: Cameras - small format 29th August 2021, 06:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,280
Posted By beetcleaner
Rollei 35 repair

I've inherited a Rollei 35 (Singapore Tessar). The aperture blades do not move when adjusting the dial and the meter doesn't work
Apart from that everything else seems to be in order.
Are these big...
Forum: Cameras - small format 2nd August 2021, 06:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,412
Posted By beetcleaner
Thankyou all for the very helpful advice. I'll...

Thankyou all for the very helpful advice. I'll check over the specs of each recommended flash and buy one.
Forum: Cameras - small format 29th July 2021, 11:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,412
Posted By beetcleaner
Olympus 35SP flash

Can anyone recommend a flash (modern or older) that would be a good partner to the flashmatic system on the Olympus 35SP?
I have a grasp of the guide number issues matching those on the camera but...
Forum: Cameras - small format 25th April 2021, 12:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,884
Posted By beetcleaner
Spotmatic SP service

Can anyone recommend a good place to have an original Asahi Pentax Spotmatic SP serviced?
Forum: Sale or Wanted 17th April 2021, 08:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 649
Posted By beetcleaner
Durst Lidicolset Set 66

I have a Durst M370 enlarger and currently printing 35mm only. Does anyone have a Durst Lidicolset 66 conversion kit for sale so that I can move up to 6x6?
They seem quite rare so would it be...
Forum: Monochrome Film 12th April 2021, 11:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,105
Posted By beetcleaner
Jobo CPE2 development times

I've managed to pick up a Jobo CPE2 rotary processor. Is there any advantage in using this system over standard black and white developing techniques and if so does the developing time have to be...
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