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Forum: Cameras - small format 19th July 2021, 09:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,507
Posted By RH Designs
The OM-2n has two separate metering systems. One...

The OM-2n has two separate metering systems. One works like a conventional SLR and provides the viewfinder indications. The other is activated when the mirror rises and provides the "off the film"...
Forum: Darkroom 14th March 2020, 09:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,420
Posted By RH Designs
A bit more searching and yes, we did add the...

A bit more searching and yes, we did add the split grade mode to the SC500. Neither Chris nor I could remember doing that (it was in 2006!) and the User Manual was updated. SDS should have the latest...
Forum: Darkroom 12th March 2020, 06:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,420
Posted By RH Designs
I believe you Tony, but it's not mentioned in the...

I believe you Tony, but it's not mentioned in the User Manual!
Forum: Darkroom 12th March 2020, 02:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,420
Posted By RH Designs
I've spoken to Chris who designed the unit and he...

I've spoken to Chris who designed the unit and he doesn't think there is a separate split-grade mode as normal operation is split-grade anyway; however if you've found a way of making it do what you...
Forum: Photography in general 11th March 2020, 04:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,444
Posted By RH Designs
Cameras that are specified to use SR44 batteries...

Cameras that are specified to use SR44 batteries must ideally use those. They have a much more consistent output voltage which doesn't drop appreciably as they age. LR44 and lithium types tend to...
Forum: Darkroom 11th March 2020, 04:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,420
Posted By RH Designs
Hi Simon The StopClock 500 always works in a...

Hi Simon

The StopClock 500 always works in a split-grade mode. It was designed to produce specific ISO(R) contrast values on specific papers. At grade 0 there may be a small amount of blue light...
Forum: Photography in general 18th February 2020, 03:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,285
Posted By RH Designs
I have a near mint (almost unused) Sekonic L-508...

I have a near mint (almost unused) Sekonic L-508 Zoom Master I bought new in 2003 and which has been sitting on a shelf more or less ever since! It's complete, boxed with case, instruction book and...
Forum: Introductions 4th July 2019, 12:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,993
Posted By RH Designs
There is more than one Les McLean. The one...

There is more than one Les McLean. The one TalkPhotography were talking about is one of that forum's members:

https://www.talkphotography.co.uk/members/les-mclean.2654/

The one I know and the...
Forum: Introductions 4th July 2019, 08:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,993
Posted By RH Designs
He was alive and well last time I spoke to him a...

He was alive and well last time I spoke to him a couple of months ago! He is still at the address and phone number he's been at for a few years now.
Forum: Sale or Wanted 12th June 2019, 08:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,954
Posted By RH Designs
And replied to - thanks Tony. This is now...

And replied to - thanks Tony.

This is now sold.
Forum: Sale or Wanted 11th June 2019, 02:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,954
Posted By RH Designs
For Sale: "Systematic Tone Control" book and test kit by W. Heiland

This is subtitled "a compendium for monochrome photographers", an A4 loose-leaf book of instructions plus a test kit designed for Zone System users to calibrate their film and paper. It was intended...
Forum: Darkroom 5th May 2019, 09:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,088
Posted By RH Designs
As Marty has said, the most likely thing is the...

As Marty has said, the most likely thing is the IR filter has come loose; it can be re-fixed to the top half of the case (over the sensing aperture) using either a "superglue" or hot-melt adhesive....
Forum: Darkroom 16th April 2019, 09:01 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,744
Posted By RH Designs
Would that not get washed off in the final wash...

Would that not get washed off in the final wash anyway? If film is coated on both sides of the base (I wasn't aware of that) then the Orbital is not really suitable. In my experience it was...
Forum: Darkroom 15th April 2019, 08:36 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,744
Posted By RH Designs
The Orbital Processor was designed for paper...

The Orbital Processor was designed for paper processing but there's no reason it shouldn't work with sheet film. I used to use one to process Cibachrome/Ilfochrome. I got uneven development until I...
Forum: News and Announcements 13th February 2019, 09:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,466
Posted By RH Designs
Thanks all for the kind words :). I will look in...

Thanks all for the kind words :). I will look in now and then, meanwhile Paul at SDS will be happy to help with any enquiries.
Forum: News and Announcements 12th February 2019, 11:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,466
Posted By RH Designs
RH Designs

Hi all, this is to let you know that RH Designs is now part of Secondhand Darkroom Supplies Ltd (SDS) following completion of the sale of the business and my retirement. The product line continues...
Forum: Darkroom 6th January 2019, 11:09 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,378
Posted By RH Designs
DON'T use WD-40, it leaves a deposit which will...

DON'T use WD-40, it leaves a deposit which will only make matters worse. You may find that turning each switch back and forth over the whole range several times will clean the contacts enough to get...
Forum: Sale or Wanted 25th January 2018, 02:58 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,358
Posted By RH Designs
Arrow Sekonic L-508 meter for sale

I'm selling my minty Sekonic L-508 Zoom Master light meter. It measures average incident or spot reflected light. The viewing angle of the spot can be varied from 1 - 4 degrees. It has shutter...
Forum: Sale or Wanted 25th January 2018, 02:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,216
Posted By RH Designs
I just came across two unused 36exp rolls of 35mm...

I just came across two unused 36exp rolls of 35mm Kodachrome 25! No boxes or process mailers. Are they of any interest? I'm guessing they date from the mid 1990s.
Forum: Photography in general 21st December 2017, 08:51 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,976
Posted By RH Designs
Modern decent quality inkjet materials do not...

Modern decent quality inkjet materials do not fade or degrade significantly. I have inkjet prints on the wall that haven't changed at all in several years. And just for fun I once ran a black and...
Forum: Sale or Wanted 12th December 2017, 08:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 949
Posted By RH Designs
Sold, subject to contract (as they say!)

Sold, subject to contract (as they say!)
Forum: Sale or Wanted 12th December 2017, 03:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 949
Posted By RH Designs
FS "Way Beyond Monochrome" 2nd edn

For sale - one copy of Lambrecht and Woodhouse "Way Beyond Monochrome", the FaDU Bible :). Second edition, hardback, mint (unread - it's a spare copy) condition. Price new around £49. Looking for...
Forum: Photography in general 10th November 2017, 01:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,930
Posted By RH Designs
My "English Eye" is softback and yes, the...

My "English Eye" is softback and yes, the contrast is rather low. "Deep Lanes" is better. In "Recent Past" the quality is consistently good, and the photographs are presented with minimal text - just...
Forum: Photography in general 10th November 2017, 09:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,930
Posted By RH Designs
The reproduction quality is very good, at least...

The reproduction quality is very good, at least on a par with the earlier works.
Forum: Photography in general 9th November 2017, 08:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,930
Posted By RH Designs
Both are available from Amazon at significant...

Both are available from Amazon at significant savings. "The Recent Past" is particularly sumptuous although if you have James' previous works many of the photographs may be familiar. The biography...
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