Recent content by mpirie

Lee filters have a choice of 100mm square filters and a selection of 150mm x 100mm graduated filters. Ffordes.com in the UK have a large selection of used filters and ship internationally. Mike

Buy it if you want it.......you only live once Ralph! Mike

Have you considered using a copy stand? There are many enlarger/baseboards that can double as a copy stand. Mike

Technical Pan in roll and sheet sizes as well as Technidol developer. Mike

As Bob mentions, a short film was made about Ed Burtynsky shooting the ship-breakers in India using large format colour film. Mike

I'm not so sure about that John, they followed up with: "For the future, I can tell you that we have found a new production facility for packaging flat films. They are able to punch a notch there.". Added to the fact that they were supposed to label the boxes indicating no notch codes, means...

What if i'm wearing lipstick? 😜

When i complained to Maco about my last box of Rollei IR400 having no notch codes, their explanation was "it was not possible to punch the notch during the last production run. However, there should have been a sticker on the packaging indicating this." Mike

I think as time goes by, this is one of the costs analogue photographers have to bear in acquiring rarer and rarer equipment. I recently undertook an 800 mile/18hr trip to purchase a specific enlarger. If you want it and can afford it, then you may not get another opportunity! Mike

I'm sure you are aware that the Durst Laborator 1200 is a 5x4 enlarger and cannot handle 5x7? Mike

Yes, it's a common problem with the 2509 reels, either with or without the plastic spacers. Personally, i always pre-soak for 3 mins as it not only washes out most of the anti halation but also warms the tank. You can get rid of those marks if you interrupt the flow of the developer while on...

I'm only aware of using the depth of field preview for stopping down before firing the shutter, but it's not something i've explored. Mike

Maybe an "Executive Toy" with a spinning centre kept there by the magnets? Mike

I would agree with the above.....there is definitely something wrong with that lens. It sounds like a group of elements has come loose and it's not the floating element. Check the retaining ring inside the rear. If you're so inclined, you may be able to secure the retaining ring with the...

OP: I'd start by managing the owners expectations......advising them that they are very unlikely to see a usable image. After that, anything you do develop will be a bonus. Mike