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Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 7 Hours Ago
Replies: 1,164
Views: 79,216
Posted By sanmich
from my last batch...

from my last batch...
Forum: Image Processing: Darkroom / Lightroom / Film 10 Hours Ago
Replies: 6
Views: 207
Posted By sanmich
Thanks John I'll make sure my films stay only...

Thanks John

I'll make sure my films stay only about 20 min in water, and use filtered chemicals.
Hopefully this will solve the problem...
Forum: Image Processing: Darkroom / Lightroom / Film 1 Day Ago
Replies: 6
Views: 207
Posted By sanmich
Sounds like a good idea, and I do filter my...

Sounds like a good idea, and I do filter my developer after mixing it from powder.
do you filter all solutions? fix? Hypo clear?
Forum: Image Processing: Darkroom / Lightroom / Film 1 Day Ago
Replies: 6
Views: 207
Posted By sanmich
John can you please explain what's the damage to...

John

can you please explain what's the damage to the emulsion from a prolonged stay in water?

here are a couple of examples. as you can see I also have trouble with dark spots which puzzle me even...
Forum: Image Processing: Darkroom / Lightroom / Film 1 Day Ago
Replies: 6
Views: 207
Posted By sanmich
white spots on my images

last batch of film was much more dirty than usual.
Unfortunately, it seems that a lot of the small speckle of dust or more something like impurities are stuck in the emulsion, and I would like to...
Forum: Analog DarkRoom / Printing 1 Day Ago
Replies: 4
Views: 140
Posted By sanmich
dark spots on my images

I've noticed a lot of defects on my last batch of negatives, some of which appear as black spots on the image, which means that it's not something (dust) added to the neg, but rather the image...
Forum: Analog DarkRoom / Printing 4 Days Ago
Replies: 16
Views: 422
Posted By sanmich
...with a special subsection for morons able to...

...with a special subsection for morons able to steal an enlarger.

OP: I'm sure it's a very unpleasant experience. Maybe consider the half-full part of it: depending on your area, a good enlarger...
Forum: Other Digital Advanced Fixed Lens Compacts 6 Days Ago
Replies: 43
Views: 844
Posted By sanmich
If I shot digital, I think a couple of Sigma's...

If I shot digital, I think a couple of Sigma's would make a lot of sense to me.
Even more so than an m9 with two lenses since I hate changing lenses on the streets.
And when you consider the price....
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 1 Week Ago
Replies: 42
Views: 991
Posted By sanmich
I would use the ruler test to see if the viewing...

I would use the ruler test to see if the viewing and taking lens "talk together".

if the test shows that picture is sharp beyond or in front of the point of focus, the conclusion would be that...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 1 Week Ago
Replies: 7
Views: 287
Posted By sanmich
I would take two cameras in any case for backup

I would take two cameras in any case for backup
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 1 Week Ago
Replies: 19
Views: 396
Posted By sanmich
I have the small metal tool. last time I tried it...

I have the small metal tool. last time I tried it was an exercise in frustration (and it didn't work)
yesterday, I tried the wet tip trick.
Just licked the tip of a film, pushed in, pulled out, and...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 1 Week Ago
Replies: 18
Views: 550
Posted By sanmich
Well, I'm not really sure, but that's the thing...

Well, I'm not really sure, but that's the thing with Emofin:
It behaves quite ok as a general purpose developer but has a "secret weapon" that saves my skin when contrast is too high.
I'm really not...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 1 Week Ago
Replies: 18
Views: 550
Posted By sanmich
On the very contrary, my friend With Emofin, even...

On the very contrary, my friend
With Emofin, even an ape like me have a hard time to mess a shot :D
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 1 Week Ago
Replies: 18
Views: 550
Posted By sanmich
Thou shalt compensate!

Please share your experience with compensating developing technique.

For several years now, I use Tri-X with Emofin, with good results and a few annoying quirks.
One thing I like about this combo is...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 44
Views: 1,481
Posted By sanmich
That's the beauty of these cameras, isn't it? try...

That's the beauty of these cameras, isn't it?
try this with an RB67...
Forum: RFF Polls 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 150
Views: 12,050
Posted By sanmich
That's a very interesting poll. It seems that the...

That's a very interesting poll.
It seems that the "less young" people tend to use more digital (the only age fork where the two are about equal is the last one)
I don't know what is the reason, but I...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 1,164
Views: 79,216
Posted By sanmich
fantastic shot!

fantastic shot!
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 32
Views: 1,506
Posted By sanmich
small tip: a soft release allows for very sharp...

small tip:
a soft release allows for very sharp shots at 1/30 (unless of course the subject is moving)
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 12
Views: 425
Posted By sanmich
Live view is your friend when you want to check...

Live view is your friend when you want to check the glass without the RF interfering.
Of course, a simple ruler test will give you an answer on whether your lens is calibrated or not.
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 30
Views: 1,407
Posted By sanmich
I had a Kontur. It's a great concept, but I found...

I had a Kontur.
It's a great concept, but I found it didn't work on my barnacks because it didn't allow for the speed knob to be lifted up.
Forum: Photogs / Photo Exhibits 04-06-2013
Replies: 38
Views: 2,107
Posted By sanmich
This is simply one of the best series I have seen...

This is simply one of the best series I have seen for a long time now.
If you ever think of printing a book....
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 04-05-2013
Replies: 7
Views: 289
Posted By sanmich
Dave the M6 is great. There is one thing I found...

Dave

the M6 is great.
There is one thing I found better on an M2+Leicameter:
You don't need to bring the camera to your eye every time you want to measure the light.
I am considering buying a VC...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 04-04-2013
Replies: 45
Views: 1,478
Posted By sanmich
sounds like a retaliation to Leica that lost the...

sounds like a retaliation to Leica that lost the "10"
Forum: Photography General Interest 04-03-2013
Replies: 51
Views: 1,161
Posted By sanmich
Revolutions have started for less than that :D

Revolutions have started for less than that :D
Forum: Photography General Interest 04-03-2013
Replies: 51
Views: 1,161
Posted By sanmich
Being a csar means being hated for arbitrary...

Being a csar means being hated for arbitrary decisions that makes the lives of millions miserable.
1 - Digital photography outlawed!
I don't find anything more fitted to the new Czar rule :)
2 -...
Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software 04-02-2013
Replies: 11
Views: 553
Posted By sanmich
That's where Epson/Nikon 4k/5k shine: bulk...

That's where Epson/Nikon 4k/5k shine: bulk scanning at low res.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 03-31-2013
Replies: 4
Views: 297
Posted By sanmich
No joke? seriously? with today's date?

No joke?
seriously?
with today's date?
Forum: Film vs Digital 03-31-2013
Replies: 10
Views: 719
Posted By sanmich
Thanks Akiva, love it :)

Thanks Akiva, love it :)
Forum: Photography General Interest 03-29-2013
Replies: 62
Views: 2,063
Posted By sanmich
Jon, you're located in China IIRC, I have a...

Jon, you're located in China IIRC, I have a feeling that geography plays a serious role here.
US/Canada is one continent.
Europe the other.

buying/selling between them or, worse, from outside them...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 03-29-2013
Replies: 180
Views: 12,177
Posted By sanmich
I don't see how having only one B+W film in their...

I don't see how having only one B+W film in their portfolio makes any sense.
It gives the feeling that just like kodak is out of E6, fuji wants its way out of BW.
Just wild guesses of course..
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 03-27-2013
Replies: 154
Views: 6,625
Posted By sanmich
Bob, AP is only available as stock lasts with an...

Bob, AP is only available as stock lasts with an estimate of one year by the interweb belief



sounds better...
I'll probably try it with D-76 and emofin to make my mind.
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 03-26-2013
Replies: 154
Views: 6,625
Posted By sanmich
Of course, this is a good option, and if I don't...

Of course, this is a good option, and if I don't find a film that I like as much as TX in Emofin, I will not hesitate to do it.
Meanwhile, having a second choice, and also supporting Ilford, is very...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 03-26-2013
Replies: 154
Views: 6,625
Posted By sanmich
With the demise of Arista Premium, I am...

With the demise of Arista Premium, I am considering trying HP5.
I'm carefully following this thread, and I have to admit I'm not sure I'll do it anymore.
I'm not a fan of grainy pictures, and quite a...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 03-26-2013
Replies: 15
Views: 439
Posted By sanmich
is it a scratch? [edit] actually, scratches in...

is it a scratch?
[edit] actually, scratches in the film are usually white lines, so I guess it's not...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 03-26-2013
Replies: 97
Views: 3,791
Posted By sanmich
MP 0.58 for 28/35 M2 with M4 tulip installed for...

MP 0.58 for 28/35
M2 with M4 tulip installed for 35/50
28 f/2
35 & 50 1.4
(still can't afford this fast glass)
Tri-X factory in my backyard.
Forum: RFF Photo Projects 03-25-2013
Replies: 115
Views: 5,314
Posted By sanmich
Paul, You did consider mounting the Nikkor on...

Paul,

You did consider mounting the Nikkor on your Bessa through an adapter surely?
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 03-21-2013
Replies: 44
Views: 1,762
Posted By sanmich
I love my Hex. Only con is the size. It was it...

I love my Hex.
Only con is the size.

It was it or the CS, and the hex won because of f/2.
Forum: Photography General Interest 03-19-2013
Replies: 132
Poll: 28mm vs 35mm
Views: 7,762
Posted By sanmich
35mm are only for lazy eyes... Any other FL than...

35mm are only for lazy eyes...

Any other FL than 35 is to be used if you are interested by what's behind you....

I learn everyday in this thread...:rolleyes:
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 03-16-2013
Replies: 65
Views: 2,367
Posted By sanmich
Bob, I think the 35 1.4 has significant barrel...

Bob, I think the 35 1.4 has significant barrel distortion.

otherwise, the 28 2.8 AIS is really good, but knows how to flare when asked politely.
Forum: Photography General Interest 03-16-2013
Replies: 28
Views: 942
Posted By sanmich
Next, put the scanner in the camera instead of...

Next, put the scanner in the camera instead of film....
Forum: Photography General Interest 03-16-2013
Replies: 28
Views: 942
Posted By sanmich
Kodachrome, Tri-X,...

Kodachrome, Tri-X, Plus-X

oh...wait...:bang::bang:
Forum: Tom Abrahamsson of RapidWinder.com 03-14-2013
Replies: 49
Views: 4,633
Posted By sanmich
Tom, fortunately, they do.. :) These are not...

Tom,
fortunately, they do.. :)
These are not FILCAs, but real IXMOOs with dark knobs.
Only three of them...
Forum: Tom Abrahamsson of RapidWinder.com 03-14-2013
Replies: 49
Views: 4,633
Posted By sanmich
Hey Johan Impressive. How early?

Hey Johan
Impressive. How early?
Forum: Tom Abrahamsson of RapidWinder.com 03-14-2013
Replies: 49
Views: 4,633
Posted By sanmich
I notice that among the last batch of IXMOOs I...

I notice that among the last batch of IXMOOs I have received, a few of them have a black knob, not the usual chrome one.
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 03-14-2013
Replies: 20
Views: 1,394
Posted By sanmich
Barnack update: tried it on my 1933 III it works...

Barnack update:
tried it on my 1933 III
it works juuuuuuust fine :)

My guess is that it could need fine tuning between the opening of the slits and the width of the film leader to get a good...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 03-13-2013
Replies: 20
Views: 1,394
Posted By sanmich
Don warns me that it's more difficult to use on a...

Don warns me that it's more difficult to use on a Barnack.
I did'nt try it yet.
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 03-12-2013
Replies: 20
Views: 1,394
Posted By sanmich
For the M3, I see only the quick load...

For the M3, I see only the quick load solution.
Another totally unsupported idea would be to check if the M5 spool fits on the M2/M3 shaft.
Any M5+M2/M3 user around to tell us if it works?
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 03-12-2013
Replies: 20
Views: 1,394
Posted By sanmich
The tulip support is not necessary. Once the film...

The tulip support is not necessary.
Once the film is on the sprocket, and the door is closed, you won't need any support. I'm using a modified M2 with the original base plate, and an M6 with an M2...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 03-12-2013
Replies: 20
Views: 1,394
Posted By sanmich
and you know what... It seems to work on a...

and you know what...

It seems to work on a Barnack too :D

A bit too tight for my taste both on my IIIf and III (had to use a nose plier to remove it), but it should save all the fiddling around...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 03-12-2013
Replies: 20
Views: 1,394
Posted By sanmich
Tom, I asked Don (DAG) if this could be done, and...

Tom, I asked Don (DAG) if this could be done, and there it was :)
with the small limitations mentioned earlier, it does offer an easy solution without sending the M2 for a tulip install (I've done...
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