Analog film photography and cameras

Been shooting some Ilford Delta 400, nice stuff.

Also just paid the repair for the Leica M4 and 50mm summicron F2. That's my Christmas sorted :)

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Yep I know all too well about the prices of ink/ paper, got sorted out with lots of free lustre/ cartridges by an anonymous source lol. Think Im gunna make the plunge, If I don't use it I can always sell

More Ilford Delta 400 / Rolleicord.

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beautiful

Great shot.

It was you and your rolleicord that got me looking at TLR so got myself a rolleicord V.

forum peeps - I shot the odd bit of film with my dad's old point and shoot (Nikon Lite Touch Zoom 70W) and I don't really know what I am doing. The the flash doesn't work and I had some ISO 400 in (Ilford HP5 plus) for most of this year using it partly inside. Is there anything I can do with the few like this? Also, what is rough ball park for getting a flash fixed? Appreciate any pointers - cheers :)

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@mrJL nice shots! Where do you get your film developed in Bristol? I've been using snappy snaps near Cabot

Is there anything I can do with the few like this?

Not really, I mean you can crank up the curves but there just isn't much there to work with frankly.

Also, what is rough ball park for getting a flash fixed?

Most probably not worth it in this case.

You could just use the camera in well-lit situations / turn the flash off.
The image above looks like the camera wanted to use the flash (not "knowing" it doesn't work, resulting in a severely under-exposed image)

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@tinakino thanks! Just checked and was on auto for the whole roll (and probs the one before). The outdoor ones came out okay

I haven’t been using a local service but I do intend to send a couple rolls through Bristol Cameras soon

Anyone want this Canon F1N? Mint except for the vin(?) being missing. Only took the lens off to take pics. Asking £250

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Contax G1 + Kodak Colour Plus

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Same as above

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My knee is a bit fucked and I cant cycle as much as I want to so I want to process B&W film and get a cheap setup together; where do I start? I will only be doing 120mm film; only HP5 and would like to do 3 rolls at once. Will be digitising myself with a digital camera.

Dev tank that can take 3 spools
3 spools
Some graduated flasks (one big enough for the full capacity of the tank I guess).
Dark bag.
Chemicals. The Ilford set is a good starter (3 bottles, not the single use set).
3 bottles for storing chemicals. I use 1l flip top IKEA glass bottles. Drawing the graduations on the side in marker pen.

Might be worth doing one roll at a time till you're happy with your process?

Thank you very much for this.

I have done dev at home in the past; we were living in a tiny flat with really small kitchen. Now I have space :)

Dev tank that can take 3 spools

I think can easily find Paterson tanks that take 2x 120mm rolls 2nd hand so will just go with that

3 spools

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Some graduated flasks (one big enough for the full capacity of the tank I guess).

✅ Check; 3? Dev, stop, fix?

Dark bag.

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Chemicals. The Ilford set is a good starter (3 bottles, not the single use set).

I read that DD-X is good for Delta not HP5 but yeah leaning towards something Ilford

3 bottles for storing chemicals. I use 1l flip top IKEA glass bottles. Drawing the graduations on the side in marker pen.

Excellent idea!

not a bad idea but the tank is the only thing that differs here when it comes to initial 'investment'

@mi7rennie got anything to sell?

Hey man, I'll have a look tonight.

Cheers!

I might have spare tanks

that would be amazing! I can give you some home made ghee.

So Leica lust has really bitten me. I'm considering an M6.

Where's the best place to start looking and I'm considering matching with a voightlander 35 is this a good starter or should I just opt for the more expensive Leica equivalent?

Oh and @amey I'll dig out the stuff I used to use when I first started developing at home.

What have your thoughts been regarding scanning with the dslr?

Get an M6 if you need the LED meter, could save some money and get an M2/M4/M5. Arguably they’ll all keep their value.

As for the lens, depending on what you plan on using the camera for or just to see if you’ll like it - I’d say the voigtlander 35s are great. Can only be beat by Zeiss or Leica but for a considerable premium. I have the nokton 35, and it’s a great all rounder - small and great for taking on holiday ツ