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Forum: Photography General Interest 08-19-2012
Replies: 33
Views: 2,347
Posted By al1966
Walter Benjamin : Illuminations Cadava; Words of...

Walter Benjamin : Illuminations
Cadava; Words of Light, Which is a series of essays on Benjamin's writing about photography,
Photography: Essays and Images ;Edited by Beaumont Newhall
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 08-06-2012
Replies: 34
Views: 2,412
Posted By al1966
I have one of these cameras its a pita to change...

I have one of these cameras its a pita to change modes etc but it does meter with ai lenses and AF with afs lenses. I use the viewfinder info and thats simple enough to use. The LCD is a right dogs...
Forum: Film vs Digital 08-01-2012
Replies: 82
Views: 5,264
Posted By al1966
Simple reasons to use film here, I like the...

Simple reasons to use film here, I like the colours I get from either Fuji or Kodak pro films apart from the vivid colour ones. I prefer to scan and print though than get a lab to print as they seem...
Forum: Photography General Interest 07-14-2012
Replies: 2
Views: 319
Posted By al1966
Very enjoyable, thank you very much

Very enjoyable, thank you very much
Forum: Micl Photo Acc / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc 07-03-2012
Replies: 27
Views: 1,892
Posted By al1966
My so old all the letters have rubbed off Minolta...

My so old all the letters have rubbed off Minolta meter
The Darkroom
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 05-28-2012
Replies: 26
Views: 1,514
Posted By al1966
Lower speed films <200 in Adox APH09 which I...

Lower speed films <200 in Adox APH09 which I gather is more or less the original Rodinal formula. I have tried and liked Polypan, FP4+, Agfa APX, Foma 100 & 200, Rollei RPX100, Plus X, Lucky and...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 05-24-2012
Replies: 16
Views: 1,551
Posted By al1966
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment....

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=90948&stc=1&d=1337863130
From the P67 its fantastic
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 05-24-2012
Replies: 846
Views: 109,844
Posted By al1966
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment....

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=90948&stc=1&d=1337863130
A kind member on here gave me a P67, its a great cam. This is from the test roll from the cam, to get used...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 05-23-2012
Replies: 846
Views: 109,844
Posted By al1966
I have a quickish system, I get coloured stickers...

I have a quickish system, I get coloured stickers from a stationary shop, one set with numbers on and one with out. I then use the plain ones according to film type when loading film and the numbered...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 05-22-2012
Replies: 16
Views: 1,551
Posted By al1966
Thank you so much for the P67, the test negs are...

Thank you so much for the P67, the test negs are hung up to dry so I will post an example in the next day or so.
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 05-19-2012
Replies: 55
Views: 2,302
Posted By al1966
I can not wait for good light, I will sit there...

I can not wait for good light, I will sit there and there is a crawling itching feeling just underneath my skin; I have to pick up a camera and take some photographs, it is the only thing that stops...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 05-18-2012
Replies: 3,008
Views: 291,728
Posted By al1966
There is something magical about a 50mm, I can...

There is something magical about a 50mm, I can walk around all day with it and never feel I should have packed a 28mm or 135mm. There will be shots where I feel I could do with, but never regret. I...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 05-18-2012
Replies: 16
Views: 1,551
Posted By al1966
I would be very interested in the pentax I can...

I would be very interested in the pentax I can come almost any time too
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 05-16-2012
Replies: 19
Views: 1,491
Posted By al1966
I would be well happy to get some 126 in...

I would be well happy to get some 126 in monochrome, but not at Lomo prices.
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 05-15-2012
Replies: 32
Views: 1,691
Posted By al1966
Afraid to say it but I love my OM2 more than my...

Afraid to say it but I love my OM2 more than my OM1, with the 50mm 1.4 its just perfection with a nice viewfinder and smooth film advance and its small size.
Forum: Photography General Interest 05-08-2012
Replies: 2,839
Views: 160,482
Posted By al1966
Its aan Espio 80, I don't know how good it is but...

Its aan Espio 80, I don't know how good it is but for that small fortune I can't complain :D
Forum: Photography General Interest 05-08-2012
Replies: 2,839
Views: 160,482
Posted By al1966
An AF Pentax point and shoot for 99p inc p&p...

An AF Pentax point and shoot for 99p inc p&p :)
Forum: RFF Polls 05-05-2012
Replies: 205
Views: 24,413
Posted By al1966
The last few cameras I bought off the bay have...

The last few cameras I bought off the bay have been all good; Nikon f70 and f50, Oly OM2/40/20 and an Pen EE2. In fact the OM2 F70 and Pen EE2 were near mint, Sadly I got a lens listed as Nikon mount...
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 05-04-2012
Replies: 63
Views: 2,830
Posted By al1966
Having been through similar establishments on the...

Having been through similar establishments on the other side of the pond, I can only agree with Chris's observations. In two fine art departments there has been talk of brushes and far more...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 05-03-2012
Replies: 2,907
Views: 155,268
Posted By al1966
For the last two wks I have been using small...

For the last two wks I have been using small cameras; an Agfa Paramat, Oly XA3 and µ1. I got a µ105 zoom earlier in he week and I quite like its quietness and today my Pen EE2 arrived so I will be...
Forum: Micl Photo Acc / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc 05-02-2012
Replies: 94
Views: 3,136
Posted By al1966
Most of the time I just fling a couple of cameras...

Most of the time I just fling a couple of cameras in to my every day bag. I use for times I am going away and times where the primary reason is photography a camera bag. I could not travel/wander...
Forum: Photography General Interest 05-01-2012
Replies: 2,839
Views: 160,482
Posted By al1966
An Olymlus µzoom 105 and T18 flash £5 the pair.

An Olymlus µzoom 105 and T18 flash £5 the pair.
Forum: RFF Polls 05-01-2012
Replies: 12
Views: 727
Posted By al1966
I shoot around 50 rolls of 135 a month and about...

I shoot around 50 rolls of 135 a month and about 5 of 120 in the same time frame. This is all monochrome, in the case of 135 whatever I can get for a good price and mostly developed with APH09 though...
Forum: Half Frames / Subminiatures 04-28-2012
Replies: 6
Views: 876
Posted By al1966
Well I have picked up an Olympus Pen EE2, just...

Well I have picked up an Olympus Pen EE2, just have to wait for the pair to arrive and get used to their quirks. I am looking forward to walking around with small cameras for a while. Though I have...
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 04-27-2012
Replies: 66
Views: 2,717
Posted By al1966
Yes and No; left to their own devices a person...

Yes and No; left to their own devices a person may with a 'natural' talent create something good. I would bet though that those who did not have any schooling will have looked through books, read...
Forum: Photography General Interest 04-26-2012
Replies: 2,839
Views: 160,482
Posted By al1966
A konica 35EE and an Olympus Pen EE2, I seem to...

A konica 35EE and an Olympus Pen EE2, I seem to be gravitating more and more to Olympus cameras as time goes on. Now if only I could find a Pen F I could afford.
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 04-26-2012
Replies: 78
Views: 5,302
Posted By al1966
I looked for some and asked but was told no...

I looked for some and asked but was told no unless someone comes across some in a deepfreeze :bang:
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 04-26-2012
Replies: 78
Views: 5,302
Posted By al1966
I bought a load of APX100 from Silverprint in...

I bought a load of APX100 from Silverprint in London, it was a superb price. From what I have been told most if not all is defrosted film from the last run.
Forum: Photography General Interest 04-26-2012
Replies: 45
Views: 2,714
Posted By al1966
Funnily my unused cameras and negative files live...

Funnily my unused cameras and negative files live on a set of their shelves, it was the last thing we bought from there. Most of the rest was just plain shonkey so we only buy proper wood stuff now...
Forum: Half Frames / Subminiatures 04-26-2012
Replies: 6
Views: 876
Posted By al1966
Bought a Konica 35ee/Recorder

I have just bought one as I have enjoyed using my little Agfa Paramat and seeing images posted on here I felt like increasing my choices. Now I just have to wait for her to arrive and at the same...
Forum: Photography General Interest 04-25-2012
Replies: 2,839
Views: 160,482
Posted By al1966
Have not bought yet but will on Monday get a pack...

Have not bought yet but will on Monday get a pack or two of 7x5 Kentmere paper and perhaps a pack of Ilford 5.5x3.5 paper. I prefer the Kentmere paper but as it is a stop faster it is a pita in 5x3...
Forum: Photography General Interest 04-24-2012
Replies: 50
Views: 1,721
Posted By al1966
Ditto, with an ex she would go off on one if I...

Ditto, with an ex she would go off on one if I bought film whilst spending loads on clothes. My wife on the other hand encourages me to get more film paper cameras etc:D
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 04-23-2012
Replies: 42
Views: 1,896
Posted By al1966
Apart from test rolls I prefer 36 exposure rolls;...

Apart from test rolls I prefer 36 exposure rolls; I shoot at least 12 rolls a wk so if I had 24 exposure rolls I would have to shoot 18 rolls. This would require a 50% increase in time spent...
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 04-23-2012
Replies: 31
Views: 2,568
Posted By al1966
Im not entirely sure but I think you can get an...

Im not entirely sure but I think you can get an Optech strap for the Rollieflex for a similar amount.
Forum: RFF Polls 04-20-2012
Replies: 91
Views: 11,780
Posted By al1966
The more I photograph the more I use a 50, I like...

The more I photograph the more I use a 50, I like 35 and can use it all day but I will frequently want to get that bit tighter. 135 is another I enjoy but no way I would not leave the house with just...
Forum: Micl Photo Acc / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc 04-20-2012
Replies: 92
Views: 4,113
Posted By al1966
All black a good classic wardrobe choice :D,

All black a good classic wardrobe choice :D,
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 04-20-2012
Replies: 39
Views: 1,983
Posted By al1966
I try to build up a stock of film, but I seem to...

I try to build up a stock of film, but I seem to go through it too fast. This year the average has been around 15 rolls of 35mm and 2 of 120 per wk. I would like to have a few bulk rolls in the...
Forum: Technique: How To Shoot It 04-18-2012
Replies: 15
Views: 1,905
Posted By al1966
I used to shoot a lot of PanF and from memory I...

I used to shoot a lot of PanF and from memory I felt it worked well in perseptol and was ok in ilfosol, I did not like it so much in ID11. This can be taken with a pinch of salt though as the last...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 04-18-2012
Replies: 19
Views: 1,365
Posted By al1966
I have 2 rolls of Neopan 1600 to develop and 4...

I have 2 rolls of Neopan 1600 to develop and 4 left to shoot, one will be loaded in to a camera in the morning.
Forum: Photography General Interest 04-18-2012
Replies: 2,839
Views: 160,482
Posted By al1966
125 sheets of paper.

125 sheets of paper.
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 04-18-2012
Replies: 205
Views: 15,313
Posted By al1966
Im looking at my OM1 now and pondering this; its...

Im looking at my OM1 now and pondering this; its small with a great viewfinder and mechanical shutter. It has mirror lock up and feels silky smooth in the downside it won't work with 1.55v batteries...
Forum: Micl Photo Acc / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc 04-17-2012
Replies: 92
Views: 4,113
Posted By al1966
I have no end of problems with bags, when I want...

I have no end of problems with bags, when I want to go out with my MAmiya it is too big to fit in the Domke style satchel. Otherwise I can take out all I want to use in an 802 and the pockets on it...
Forum: Photography General Interest 04-15-2012
Replies: 25
Views: 1,216
Posted By al1966
I tend to go out daily with an OM2 with a 50mm,...

I tend to go out daily with an OM2 with a 50mm, its all I use 99% of the time. When out on a walk where I may want some alternative focal length under 28mm I will take either a Canon or Konica as I...
Forum: Photography General Interest 04-11-2012
Replies: 29
Views: 1,709
Posted By al1966
I love using low ASA films; as much as possible I...

I love using low ASA films; as much as possible I do not want grain/noise and so on. I went through a period of using faster films but the colour film for me always was K25 and I used PanF a lot for...
Forum: Photo Books / Mags / Articles 04-11-2012
Replies: 3
Views: 669
Posted By al1966
Thanks I really enjoyed that and thank you for...

Thanks I really enjoyed that and thank you for not using that insulting S word!
Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software 04-10-2012
Replies: 15
Views: 1,030
Posted By al1966
I use a Canon 9000, have used it with both Win7...

I use a Canon 9000, have used it with both Win7 and Mac and I think it is a very nice scanner. I got a little annoyed with HP and Epson not providing drivers for relatively recent products and Canon...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 04-09-2012
Replies: 36
Views: 1,845
Posted By al1966
Be aware that OM's are like crack you will find...

Be aware that OM's are like crack you will find it hard to stop, I picked up an OM1 with 50 1.4 for £15 and I was going to sell it and get a Canon 50 1.4 (fd). But I thought I should try her to see...
Forum: Photography General Interest 04-05-2012
Replies: 368
Views: 12,641
Posted By al1966
Surely public domain ala the internet is much the...

Surely public domain ala the internet is much the same as a public library, you can view or listen etc but its a limited time thing. It is easy for someone who does not need the income from their art...
Forum: Hardware / Computers / Drives / etc 04-03-2012
Replies: 22
Views: 1,446
Posted By al1966
I though about buying a tablet but having a...

I though about buying a tablet but having a netbook I could not see the point; there are netbooks that are marginally heavier than tablets, plenty are just marginally thicker. However if you use a...
Forum: Photo Software 04-02-2012
Replies: 32
Views: 2,193
Posted By al1966
My wife uses Picasa; free from google to sort...

My wife uses Picasa; free from google to sort through and browse her photographs. She also uses Photoshop elements, I think it is about £60 so that should be under what you want, the copy came with...
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