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Forum: Roger Hicks -- Author of The Rangefinder Book 4 Days Ago
Replies: 32
Views: 1,025
Posted By Peter_Jones
As in the usual morning greeting "How you...

As in the usual morning greeting "How you diddling ?" (to which the response is "Fair to middling") :D
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 6 Days Ago
Replies: 122
Views: 5,684
Posted By Peter_Jones
I'm trying out a D700 now, with a view to buy....

I'm trying out a D700 now, with a view to buy. Had to trim focus with my 35-70/2.8, but impressed so far, even when trying iso 6400 (yes, there is noise, but it looks like grain !)
Forum: Photography General Interest 1 Week Ago
Replies: 2,834
Views: 159,564
Posted By Peter_Jones
Brassai's "Paris by night" and Ansel Adams'...

Brassai's "Paris by night" and Ansel Adams' "Making of 40 photographs"
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 1 Week Ago
Replies: 17
Views: 382
Posted By Peter_Jones
Well, trying to keep costs down, has anyone tried...

Well, trying to keep costs down, has anyone tried the "Red Window" method ?

I reckon the camera (with its now-working shutter) is worth persisting...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 1 Week Ago
Replies: 48
Views: 1,801
Posted By Peter_Jones
Surely, the 35mm Summicron V1 is the prettiest...

Surely, the 35mm Summicron V1 is the prettiest Leica silver lens ? Am I the only one that sees this ?

:p
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 1 Week Ago
Replies: 12
Views: 614
Posted By Peter_Jones
Works well with a red filter (only adding 1 stop...

Works well with a red filter (only adding 1 stop of exposure to compensate)

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a196/umbawa/Fergie2.jpg

Shadow detail on Retro 80S...
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 1 Week Ago
Replies: 85
Views: 2,553
Posted By Peter_Jones
They end up on policebay ! :D

They end up on policebay ! :D
Forum: Roger Hicks -- Author of The Rangefinder Book 1 Week Ago
Replies: 55
Views: 1,206
Posted By Peter_Jones
In the UK, the stasi frown upon carrying any kind...

In the UK, the stasi frown upon carrying any kind of blade :( . I've used my leatherman to fettle lenses (remove mount, mark aperture ring for filing etc) and to writhe off broken filters when...
Forum: Repair / Camera Care 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 38
Views: 891
Posted By Peter_Jones
Mmm, must get back to Manchester some time - many...

Mmm, must get back to Manchester some time - many temptations to damage the bank account though....
Forum: Repair / Camera Care 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 38
Views: 891
Posted By Peter_Jones
It is indeed a fine place, when you walk through...

It is indeed a fine place, when you walk through the door you see "Wonderful Things", there's even a small gallery - also nice to know they handle repairs and do some in-store.
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 12
Views: 614
Posted By Peter_Jones
Ignoring the cock-eyed composition, I tried it...

Ignoring the cock-eyed composition, I tried it with a 3-stop red and a 720nm IR filter. Factor for the 3-stop was actually 1-stop (thanks to interweb research), and I used 5-stops for the IR (which...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 17
Views: 382
Posted By Peter_Jones
I actually like the camera (after fixing the...

I actually like the camera (after fixing the shutter problem) and want it to do well. I already have a Kiev 60 (which had spacing issues - sorted with tape on the spool) and a couple of nice lenses,...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 12
Views: 614
Posted By Peter_Jones
Got some drying at the moment from the ETRS (in...

Got some drying at the moment from the ETRS (in Rodinal again) - some of which were taken with an IR filter. They look good so far - I'll post a couple later if I get a chance.

Swifty63 - those...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 17
Views: 382
Posted By Peter_Jones
Cheers guys :) I'm already familiar with the...

Cheers guys :)

I'm already familiar with the mentioned website (some interesting lens tests on there too)

I'm now 99% sure I've got a Praktisix. Ran a film through yesterday, but the frame spacing...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 12
Views: 614
Posted By Peter_Jones
Warning - gratuitous cat content

Contrast will take a bit of taming, but I like this one (CZJ 120/2.8)

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a196/umbawa/Bella.jpg

And it's certainly a decent film, I think I'll be experimenting a bit...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 17
Views: 382
Posted By Peter_Jones
Any Pentacon Six / Praktisix experts ?

I bought a Pentacon Six with a dodgy shutter - The amount of wear on the leatherette suggests plenty of use so it probably worked well for many years. It was worth the punt as I managed to do a...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 8
Views: 274
Posted By Peter_Jones
Yep, I was looking at the positive image but...

Yep, I was looking at the positive image but thinking negative :o
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 8
Views: 274
Posted By Peter_Jones
Is it showing between frames, out of the image...

Is it showing between frames, out of the image area or just on the images ?

It could be pinholes in the shutter, hope it's something else though.
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 15
Views: 707
Posted By Peter_Jones
I've never had one, but talked to several people...

I've never had one, but talked to several people who have had them in the past - all regret getting rid, and all reckon them slightly superior to Leica IIIc series. None had a "K" to compare it to...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 4
Views: 181
Posted By Peter_Jones
Yep, stop-down I'm afraid (or use a hand-held...

Yep, stop-down I'm afraid (or use a hand-held meter)

I've taken a file to a couple of old Nikkors to Ai them recently - perfectly functional :)
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 5,601
Views: 306,990
Posted By Peter_Jones
I received the Pentacon Six I was waiting for a...

I received the Pentacon Six I was waiting for a few posts back, and have successfully sorted the sticky/squeaking (screaming!) shutter (hope my amateur partial CLA lasts). Not bad for less then £40...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 4
Views: 181
Posted By Peter_Jones
I have a Leica Summicron R 50mm that I have...

I have a Leica Summicron R 50mm that I have adapted with a Leitax adaptor. It replaces the Leica lens mount, and you would have to stop-down meter. I use mine on a DSLR, and I reckon it's worth the...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 12
Views: 614
Posted By Peter_Jones
Rollei Retro 80s learning curve

Just tried a roll (120) of Rollei Retro 80S an E.I.80 in Rodinal 1+50 for 14mins.

I was expecting contrast, but the shadow areas of neg are completely clear :eek: I'll have fun scanning these !

I...
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 3
Views: 185
Posted By Peter_Jones
They give an almost Victorian feel. I reckon...

They give an almost Victorian feel. I reckon without anything dateable in shot, you could pass these off as 100+ years old :)
Forum: Movies / Cameras in the Movies / TV / Media 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 4
Views: 307
Posted By Peter_Jones
I saw a film (can't remember the title) where...

I saw a film (can't remember the title) where Chris Rea was playing a photographer - the film wasn't very good, but he looked very comfortable with the cameras he was using (IIRC a Hasselblad and...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 5,601
Views: 306,990
Posted By Peter_Jones
A rather ropey Pentacon Six (glutton for...

A rather ropey Pentacon Six (glutton for punishment)
Forum: RFF Polls 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 84
Views: 3,659
Posted By Peter_Jones
Mainly medium format - have used DSLR and 35mmRF...

Mainly medium format - have used DSLR and 35mmRF in the last couple of weeks though. I'm just preferring MF B&W negs at the moment.

I have a rangefinder in MF though :) Koni Omega
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 14
Views: 613
Posted By Peter_Jones
The "Solo" straps look nice, but as for the cases...

The "Solo" straps look nice, but as for the cases - I'll keep hold of my Zhou case I reckon.
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 54
Views: 1,918
Posted By Peter_Jones
Running several films through with the rewind...

Running several films through with the rewind switch set to rewind :rolleyes::o
Forum: Photography General Interest 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 6
Views: 332
Posted By Peter_Jones
My guess would be approx 1910 give or take a few...

My guess would be approx 1910 give or take a few years, judging by the black collar. This fashion was resurrected (in Britain at any rate) by the "Teddy Boys" in the 1950s - named after the...
Forum: 120 RF's Modern 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 26
Views: 935
Posted By Peter_Jones
I do the same with 35mm, but 120 tends to curl...

I do the same with 35mm, but 120 tends to curl along its length - my flatbed seems to have a reasonable depth of field but I'd prefer flat.
Forum: 120 RF's Modern 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 26
Views: 935
Posted By Peter_Jones
I use a Canon flatbed, and like your scanner...

I use a Canon flatbed, and like your scanner "shiny side down" allows curly negs to touch the glass, resulting in Newton rings :(

I've found putting the negs in the holder upside down (compared to...
Forum: 120 RF's Modern 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 26
Views: 935
Posted By Peter_Jones
I have to say, they look pretty good to me on...

I have to say, they look pretty good to me on this laptop screen. Keep at it.
Forum: RFF Polls 04-14-2013
Replies: 1,939
Views: 107,542
Posted By Peter_Jones
Done a couple of macro shots today with the Kiev...

Done a couple of macro shots today with the Kiev 60 and extension tubes, guessing extension compensation - weather's too dull for anything else really (though yesterday was bright while I was at...
Forum: Image Processing: Darkroom / Lightroom / Film 04-13-2013
Replies: 57
Views: 2,268
Posted By Peter_Jones
I shoot film because I can :p Basically, I...

I shoot film because I can :p

Basically, I enjoy it. Got a decent digital with good lenses, but enjoy messing with medium-format gear - even if it's flawed (Kiev) or ancient...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 04-13-2013
Replies: 53
Views: 1,191
Posted By Peter_Jones
Yep, I have often resorted to these tactics :D

Yep, I have often resorted to these tactics :D
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 04-13-2013
Replies: 53
Views: 1,191
Posted By Peter_Jones
I find that just having my hands in the darkbag...

I find that just having my hands in the darkbag can cause enough humidity for film to stick to a plastic reel - the more annoyed I get, the worse it gets. I need an air-conditioned changing bag for...
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 04-10-2013
Replies: 227
Views: 5,458
Posted By Peter_Jones
Well, she certainly looks surprised ! lol :D

Well, she certainly looks surprised ! lol :D
Forum: Roger Hicks -- Author of The Rangefinder Book 04-10-2013
Replies: 19
Views: 140,691
Posted By Peter_Jones
Did Mrs T invent that ?

Did Mrs T invent that ?
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 04-08-2013
Replies: 2,877
Views: 154,318
Posted By Peter_Jones
Ye Olde Nikon D50 with an infrared filter

Ye Olde Nikon D50 with an infrared filter
Forum: RFF News 04-06-2013
Replies: 123
Views: 4,555
Posted By Peter_Jones
Also, this being an international forum, British...

Also, this being an international forum, British and Australian cultures for example indulge in a bit of good-natured banter. It is not meant to be offensive, it's actually friendly, but this sense...
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 04-06-2013
Replies: 2
Views: 290
Posted By Peter_Jones
Useful info - but finding bay 2 filters with...

Useful info - but finding bay 2 filters with unserviceable glass might not be too easy :/
Forum: 120 RF's Modern 04-06-2013
Replies: 87
Views: 4,019
Posted By Peter_Jones
Noticed on Facebook that you're getting a lot of...

Noticed on Facebook that you're getting a lot of film through that Mamiya - keep up the good work. Loving the series of old buildings.

(I'd love a Mamiya six kit, but a Leica would have to go to...
Forum: Photography General Interest 04-06-2013
Replies: 2,834
Views: 159,564
Posted By Peter_Jones
Kaiser developing reel for the paterson tank, and...

Kaiser developing reel for the paterson tank, and a stainless 120 tank/reel
Forum: Photography General Interest 04-03-2013
Replies: 51
Views: 1,160
Posted By Peter_Jones
Yes ! 20 deg C distilled & filtered water on tap...

Yes ! 20 deg C distilled & filtered water on tap :D - I think that's a winner ! Good thinking Sanmich.
Forum: Photography General Interest 04-03-2013
Replies: 28
Views: 1,141
Posted By Peter_Jones
For Northern England, Real Camera in Manchester...

For Northern England, Real Camera in Manchester is very good.
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 03-31-2013
Replies: 12
Views: 618
Posted By Peter_Jones
I wish my neg/scans had the look of the car...

I wish my neg/scans had the look of the car shots, looks like I'm not alone in preferring their look.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder however. :)
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 03-31-2013
Replies: 12
Views: 618
Posted By Peter_Jones
They look great to me - they really...

They look great to me - they really "sparkle".
Forum: Leica Screw Mount Copies 03-30-2013
Replies: 17
Views: 912
Posted By Peter_Jones
Franken-lens - and a horror story price !

Franken-lens - and a horror story price !
Forum: 120 RF's 03-26-2013
Replies: 57
Views: 2,006
Posted By Peter_Jones
Stop giving in to GAS is the best advice ;)

Stop giving in to GAS is the best advice ;)
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