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Monochrome printing techniques
19th May 2021, 06:11 PM
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Need a harder print than Grade 5 ?
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I mentioned to you what gives the best result...
I mentioned to you what gives the best result already. You can try re-development with 1:1 PQ or even in stock (but stock is not always a solution due to chemical reactions).
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Monochrome printing techniques
18th May 2021, 09:13 PM
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Need a harder print than Grade 5 ?
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The foremost thing is what kind of light do you...
The foremost thing is what kind of light do you have in your enlarger? Do you have condenser enlarger of cold-cathode?
Condenser gives by default 1-1.5 higher contrast in the expense of higher...
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Darkroom
18th May 2021, 08:56 PM
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Darkroom blackout material
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SlawekD
Richards stopped selling any blackout blinds as...
Richards stopped selling any blackout blinds as they had some issues with quality.
I'm using thick drape which you buy even in B&Q and it does the job beautifully.
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Darkroom
18th May 2021, 08:25 PM
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Ilford Galerie will be gone?
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SlawekD
So Guys, that's official.... Galerie will be gone...
So Guys, that's official.... Galerie will be gone for good.
I spoke this morning with Process Supplies and they've told me that they received official information that Ilford is ending that paper...
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Colour printing techniques
10th May 2021, 08:42 PM
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hope this makes you smile
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Haha good one! There should an arrow pointing to...
Haha good one! There should an arrow pointing to the right :D
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Darkroom
13th April 2021, 07:17 PM
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Ilford Galerie will be gone?
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SlawekD
Indeed is half full ;-) I love this paper for how...
Indeed is half full ;-) I love this paper for how it works with selenium and it gives actually all colours (mid-tones) perfectly nice. I keep purchasing it and keep using it on regular basis. :)
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Darkroom
12th April 2021, 06:44 PM
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Ilford Galerie will be gone?
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SlawekD
Ilford Galerie will be gone?
Hi,
I've ordered 2x boxes of Galerie from Process Supplies. They've called me this morning saying that it'll be a few weeks before it will be available and they've told me, that it sounds like...
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Darkroom
30th March 2021, 05:31 PM
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Time for rinsing?
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Hypo clearing agent is very good as it eliminates...
Hypo clearing agent is very good as it eliminates more hypo from fiber prints than 1h washing.
I usually do hypo clearing for 3 minutes agitation and then 1 hour wash to be sure print will last...
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Darkroom
26th March 2021, 07:38 PM
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FB Print Drying problems
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SlawekD
I always leave my prints to dry on mesh type...
I always leave my prints to dry on mesh type drying racks for min. 24hrs. Then I use electric mounting press which does perfect job. Prints are totally flat, but after 24hrs to be sure are dry.
Forum:
Photography in general
26th March 2021, 07:33 PM
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Heavy fogging in a box of old FB paper
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SlawekD
Haha, regarding to he price you mentioned....Bill...
Haha, regarding to he price you mentioned....Bill Brand was renting a flat close to Kings Cross station before WWII for £3.50 a week :-)
Times have changed indeed!
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Darkroom
26th March 2021, 07:31 PM
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Darkroom blackout material
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SlawekD
Process Supplies in London sells nice blackout...
Process Supplies in London sells nice blackout material which you can cut to the size. Speak to Chris or Paul and they'll help you for sure.
Forum:
Darkroom
20th March 2021, 07:12 PM
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Building darkroom in a shed
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SlawekD
So Guys, we've been there again today and...
So Guys, we've been there again today and decision is made. Forget about shed as garden isn't big enough to put good size shed.
We decided to go ahead with a second bedroom (woohoo!!! :-) ) which...
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Introductions
20th March 2021, 07:00 PM
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Hello from UK
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SlawekD
Hey Norman :-) Welcome to the group! ...
Hey Norman :-)
Welcome to the group!
Developing properly your film isn't easy - this is your baseline and if isn't done well, you're struggle like crazy printing picture.
My...
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Darkroom
18th March 2021, 09:05 AM
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Building darkroom in a shed
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SlawekD
Thanks for all responses! Indeed I'm worried...
Thanks for all responses! Indeed I'm worried about humidity condensation as I don't want my enlarger to be rusted.
I started doing some calculations, and definitely insulation is most important for...
Forum:
Darkroom
17th March 2021, 08:36 PM
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Matt paprs
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SlawekD
I think FB matt warmtone is great if you have...
I think FB matt warmtone is great if you have negative with good contrast and you'll print 1 grade higher than you would normally do. Matt then gives me expected grade once dry and looks perfect...
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Darkroom
17th March 2021, 08:29 PM
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Building darkroom in a shed
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SlawekD
Building darkroom in a shed
Hi Guys,
I'll be moving soon to the new place where I will have to build new darkroom. At present I converted one of bedrooms, but in a new place I think I won't sacrifice bedroom favouring shed...
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Photography in general
7th March 2021, 09:45 PM
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Charcoal black (Dassonville D1) paper developer
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SlawekD
Hi, Actually I've been mixing Dassonville...
Hi,
Actually I've been mixing Dassonville developer for a good few years with really good results = good contrast. I often deepened blacks in selenium toner, but it wasn't necessary every time.
...
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Sale or Wanted
28th August 2020, 07:53 PM
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Wanted: 4x5 Enlarger
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SlawekD
Haha :-) I fitted Focomat IIc into back seat in...
Haha :-) I fitted Focomat IIc into back seat in Mercedes C180 - two times! :slap:
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Introductions
27th August 2020, 05:37 PM
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Hi from Hertfordshire
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SlawekD
Sorry Guys, I've been quiet because of amount of...
Sorry Guys, I've been quiet because of amount of work :-(
Now when weekend is just around the corner, I'm happy to print something!
Thanks for info about monthly print exchange. I'll definitely...
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News and Announcements
27th August 2020, 05:31 PM
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New London Film and Darkroom Group
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SlawekD
Hi All, I'm big fan of darkroom. If anyone of...
Hi All,
I'm big fan of darkroom. If anyone of you would be interested to meet up and share ideas or just talk about our passion, please respond :-)
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Introductions
24th August 2020, 04:33 PM
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Hi from Hertfordshire
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SlawekD
Hi from Hertfordshire
Hi All :-)
My name is Slawek and I'm new here.
I've been having darkroom the whole my live and I hope to learn from you and share my experience here.
I do mostly 6x6 but I'm preparing to...
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