Recent content by MattAndre

Thanks everyone for the recommendations and detailed explanations. I’m coming from mostly rangefinders, some SLR work, and a little digital, so pinhole photography is a completely different world for me. I’m mainly looking to understand the basics first - camera types, exposure, paper vs film...

The issue likely comes from the film not staying properly secured on the take-up spool. The initial resistance is normal, but if winding becomes suddenly easy and the frame numbers stop moving, the film has probably slipped or lost tension, meaning it’s no longer advancing. When reloading, make...

where can I find a 'good' primer on pinhole cameras, their use, their value etc. I am mostly into rangefinders with some SLR and a bit of digital.

I am looking for a Jobo expert drum for 8x10 film, hopefully at a somewhat reasonable price. Cosmetics do not matter, I just need a functional drum.

If you want to avoid being locked into split-grade and just want a flexible, variable-contrast workflow, the Comfort controller alone should serve you well. Split-grade is nice to have but not mandatory

Welcome to Photrio! It’s great to see another analog enthusiast here. I totally agree—there’s something really special about the hands-on process and the unique character film gives to each image.

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Thanks everyone for all the replies and helpful information. I really appreciate you taking the time to help me out with the M301. This gives me a much better idea of what parts to look for!

Durst M301 questions I'm guessing smaller than 39mm, so the other question is; are there lensboards which fit these enlargers AND have a 39mm thread? Also, anyone know of a parts source for Durst enlargers? I got this one free but it's missing the bulb cover and the negative tray/carrier...

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Anyone fixes Bronica ETR meter prisms out there

Looking for suggestions for an enlarger lens for 6x9. I currently am using a 75mm f3.5 on my Beseler 45. I am getting some vignetting in the corners. Is 75mm to short for 6x9? Any recommendations greatly appreciated. Thanks.

I have been interested in photography since the early 1960's. I use all formats up to 5x4 but currently prefer an RB67 outfit despite its semi portable nature ! About 2 years ago, I decided to set up a darkroom again after a gap of about 10 years. I decided to continue with film and paper...