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Forum: Monochrome printing techniques 12th April 2013, 06:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,366
Posted By mark d
I will have to go without a decent timer as I...

I will have to go without a decent timer as I have just had a boiler failure and its set me back 3 grand. I keep thinking what new equipment I could buy, a nice 5x4 camera and an enlarger perhaps or...
Forum: Monochrome printing techniques 4th April 2013, 04:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,366
Posted By mark d
I would love an analyser pro but even at the old...

I would love an analyser pro but even at the old price its still quite a bit of dosh.
Forum: Monochrome printing techniques 3rd April 2013, 08:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,366
Posted By mark d
Making jokes in my hour of need is low.:D The new...

Making jokes in my hour of need is low.:D The new timer is so loud next door bang on the wall and shout "turn Countdown off".
Forum: Monochrome printing techniques 3rd April 2013, 08:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,366
Posted By mark d
smoke in the darkroom

I had a nasty shock the other day, while developing a print I herd a pop and then a crackle but as the safe light was on i could not see anything but then I could smell it. On turning on the main...
Forum: Cameras - medium format 15th March 2013, 05:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,749
Posted By mark d
Thanks for the info, I might see if I could get a...

Thanks for the info, I might see if I could get a 220 back for my blad but if its pricey I will offer them to someone. Thanks.
Forum: Cameras - medium format 15th March 2013, 05:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,749
Posted By mark d
220 film

I have been given some old film Fujifilm NHG 2 800, NP H400 in 120 and some 100F provia in 220. Would it be possible to use the 220 in the zero 2000 pinhole which takes 6x6. I do not know what the...
Forum: Darkroom 10th July 2012, 06:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,780
Posted By mark d
Thanks for the info, I tried the lens and it...

Thanks for the info, I tried the lens and it performed well.
Forum: Cameras - Pinhole 8th July 2012, 07:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 19,623
Posted By mark d
I use a spot meter, convert the result on the...

I use a spot meter, convert the result on the back of the pinhole and add the reciprocity failure from a chart on this web site,
Forum: Darkroom 8th July 2012, 07:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,780
Posted By mark d
taylor hobson lens

I have been using a 75mm lens on my enlarger but sometimes my easel hits the enlarger post. I have found a lens I bought some time ago and it is a Taylor and Hobson 31/4 f4 but the aperture has...
Forum: Monochrome Film 23rd April 2012, 06:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,837
Posted By mark d
I have been using the standard dev times but as a...

I have been using the standard dev times but as a newbie to printing I thought i would ask. Thanks for the pointers.
Forum: Monochrome Film 21st April 2012, 07:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,837
Posted By mark d
Dev times to suit enlarger type

While reading the Ilford monochrome handbook it gives different times for developing HP5 for condenser and diffuser enlargers. Do others use different times to suit their enlarger.
Forum: Cameras - Pinhole 21st April 2012, 07:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 17,781
Posted By mark d
I love my Zero 6x6, I even use it while walking...

I love my Zero 6x6, I even use it while walking around Manchester. I do not use a tripod in the city as I can often find a wall or something to use.
Forum: Monochrome Film 10th January 2012, 05:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,349
Posted By mark d
Thanks for all your advice I think I will use HP5...

Thanks for all your advice I think I will use HP5 for general use and pan f for the pinhole as I like the clouds streaking across the sky type of shots. I have a little voice saying why I don't give...
Forum: Monochrome Film 9th January 2012, 09:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,349
Posted By mark d
Never tried Delta am I missing something.

Never tried Delta am I missing something.
Forum: Monochrome Film 9th January 2012, 08:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,349
Posted By mark d
which Ilford film to choose

I can not make my mind up which film to use as my standard. I have been using Pan-f, FP4 and HP5 and had good results with all three but I want to standardise my film. If you had a choice and could...
Forum: Darkroom 20th December 2011, 10:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,172
Posted By mark d
My next step is to buy a new set from Ilford they...

My next step is to buy a new set from Ilford they are around £50.00 to £60.00 but that should take that step from the equation of getting high contrast into my prints. The colour head on my LPL 7700...
Forum: Darkroom 19th December 2011, 08:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,172
Posted By mark d
Under lens contrast filters

I have two sets of Ilford under lens filter sets. one goes from 1 to 7, and the other goes from 00 to 5 in 1/2 grades. I have mixed them up so I have been using no 5 from the (1 to 7 set) in the...
Forum: Cameras - small format 19th September 2011, 06:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,055
Posted By mark d
thanks for all the info, i will be going for it...

thanks for all the info, i will be going for it shortly.
Forum: Cameras - small format 18th September 2011, 07:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,055
Posted By mark d
Nikon fg 20

Was the Nikon FG 20 a good slr. My son has changed his mind from a TLR back to 35mm. He has seen a fg 20 in near mint condition but I have no experiance with this camera, can someone help please.
Forum: Cameras - medium format 28th August 2011, 08:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,069
Posted By mark d
eposure with extension tube

If I put a 55mm extension tube on a 80mm lens on a hasselblad would the increase in exposure be a constant increase or would it differ in-line with the subject to film plain distance. I would like to...
Forum: Photography in general 12th August 2011, 07:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,436
Posted By mark d
Thanks for the chart I will use it over the next...

Thanks for the chart I will use it over the next two weeks while I am photographing around North Norfolk. The way the weather is I may need it.
Forum: Photography in general 10th August 2011, 06:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,436
Posted By mark d
My film choice is Ilford pan f

My film choice is Ilford pan f
Forum: Photography in general 8th August 2011, 07:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,436
Posted By mark d
I do not have in camera metering, I use a hand...

I do not have in camera metering, I use a hand held meter so exposure times would be guess work.
Forum: Photography in general 7th August 2011, 09:55 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,436
Posted By mark d
Thanks for that. If the negs turn out ok I will...

Thanks for that. If the negs turn out ok I will invest in a 10 stop nd. On the other hand I may buy a Zero pin hole camera which would do the same effect for not much more money. I will give the...
Forum: Photography in general 7th August 2011, 08:44 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,436
Posted By mark d
using 3 nd filters plus contrast filter

If you put 3 nd filters together (1,2 and 3 stops) I should get a 6 stop decrease but what if I add a orange filter (2 stops) would I get a 8 stop decrease in exposure or would I only get the effect...
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