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Old 17th March 2011, 07:27 PM
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Default Hello from the West Mids.

Hey there, I have only recently got into photography thanks to the other half. Although I'm hardly taking the most amazing photos I am having alot of fun on the way.

The current camera that I am using is a Minolta Dynax 404si with the standard lens. Nothing special, but I don't want to go breaking the bank at the start.

I've also purchased some darkroom equipment off ebay that included a Durst M302 and a JOBO 2400 developing tank along with all the other needed equipment such as the trays etc all for the tidy sum of £21 quite the bargain.

However, I am at a bit of a loss on what black and white chemicals to get for developing, so hopefully I'll be able to find out the information that I need on the forum.
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Old 17th March 2011, 07:32 PM
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Welcome Mark, I'm sure advice on chemicals will not be lacking here.
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Old 17th March 2011, 07:35 PM
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Yeah, I have just been looking around the site. Seems like plenty of friendly people who are willing to help. Will there be a specific forum area for what I am after?
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Old 17th March 2011, 07:38 PM
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Photography in General should do nicely.
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Old 17th March 2011, 07:43 PM
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Welcome to FADU, Mark. For printing I use Harman 5 litre MG developer and 5 litre Rapid Fix fixer. For film developing I now use Kodak Xtol. A powder dev which is easy to mix and surprisingly cheap but as it makes 5L you really need to decant it into empty wine boxes.

The equally good alternative but more expensive is 1L of Harman DDX. It is liquid, has good keeping properties and easy to store at 1L. You dilute it 1+4.

As you are in the West Mids, I'd try Matt at AgPhotographic. Great range of stuff, friendly advice and within reasonable travelling from anywhere in the W Mids I'd have thought.

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Old 17th March 2011, 07:46 PM
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Thank you Mike, I have been looking on the AgPhotographic website, but didn't realise they were so close to me. I suppose the best thing to do would head up there and ask there advice on it all. Thanks.
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Old 17th March 2011, 08:20 PM
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Hi mark and welcome to the forum, looking forward to your input and to seeing some of your work,Richard
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Old 17th March 2011, 09:12 PM
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Hi Mark and welcome to FADU

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Thank you Mike, I have been looking on the AgPhotographic website, but didn't realise they were so close to me. I suppose the best thing to do would head up there and ask there advice on it all. Thanks.
Excellent idea and welcome to the forum Mark.
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Hi Mark and welcome to FADU.

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