Recent content by railwayman3

I have one of the early Minox electronic flashes for the 8x11 cameras, and apparently these were introduced in 1956. The flash-head is as big as the camera, and the separate power-pack quite large (weighs about 24 oz.) My unit still works on the mains charger, but the Ni-Cad batteries only...

I'd agree, return it. You obviously have (justifiable) doubts and would probably never feel 100% happy with this lens. It does seem that the seller was trying-it-on in the hope that someone would not have the knowledge or patience to see the problems, so be pleased that your own caution and...

I'm told that black backing paper is not ideal for direct recycling, due to the black pigment, so probably better for the uses suggested. OTOH, plastic should be recyclable.....I notice that Kodak plastic 35mm pots have the "HDPE" recycling logo moulded on them for sorting into the correct...

Reminded me of my first excursion into darkroom work......a "Johnsons of Hendon" contact printing kit: 9x6 cm Velox paper and plastic printing frame, with packets of developer and fixer powder, and plastic print tweezers It suggested working in dim artificial light using soup bowls for...

About 25 years ago I used quite a lot of 35mm Ektachrome Slide Duplicating film (Process E-6) for a project which required sets of identical slides. Each batch number carried a basic factor and number for colour-correcting filters which usually gave a usable result, but fine corrections...

I'd be quite happy if they would just have the courtesy to communicate direct with their Kickstarter supporters, rather than having to get any information on progress second-hand ? (I'm not begging for any Rewards at this stage, long since forgotten that, but it surely wouldn't taker any great...

I'm starting to go that way with prices here in the UK. There's also the question of quality of basic 4x6 prints from film.....just had four very "technically" poor sets of C-41 from what has previously been a reliable mail order lab, and a similarly poor set of B&W prints from the...

You may be skeptical, but I have the negs and prints in front of me. I have been doing semi-pro photo work since 1986 (and color printing since 1970) so do know the difference between fresh and deteriorated products. I did say that I was only using the film to test a repaired camera, and I'm...

Co-incidentally, I've just used a Konica colour neg film, expired 1993, to test a camera after repair. Expecting nothing, I was amazed to get 24 technically perfect shots ! A Kodak colour negative film, only 4 years out of date, shot at the same time was useless, badly fogged with bands of...

I've had plenty of bad results in the past from so-called "professional" labs, (even from Kodak with Kodachrome spots and scratching). (I've had even more bad results and mistakes from my DIY processing as well ! So I don't blame a lab without good reason ! ) OTOH, I've never heard of a pro...

A very fair summary, Burninfllm. It also occurs to me that, to produce the different types of film which they suggested that they were ready to offer (not just the freebies, but in sufficient quantity to sell as a finished product and therefore generate profit and further investment....35mm...

I fear you may well be right. The whole project was an idea of its time, now some years ago, and was particularly attractive when it looked as though the big manufacturers were abandoning slide film. Circumstances have moved on, and various unforeseen problems have tested their initial...

My car is very useful, quick and reliable when I need to get anywhere. But I still cycle or walk sometimes when time is available, it's relaxing, healthy and satisfying. My wife's digital camera is useful, quick and reliable when she needs instant results. But she still draws or paints when...

Correct...sorry, not concentrating ! :-(

I don't think that you can make a blanket statement about any outdated film. even Kodachrome. My understanding is that any manufacturer will guarantee the results from any of their films up to the stated expiry date, provided that the recommended storage conditions are observed. After that...