Fintan Member Joined Jan 29, 2004 Messages 1,795 Location Ireland Format Multi Format Apr 10, 2009 #1 Any idea where I can buy 906 red safelight filters (any size) New or Second Hand, it doesnt matter. Thanks Fintan
Any idea where I can buy 906 red safelight filters (any size) New or Second Hand, it doesnt matter. Thanks Fintan
Tom Kershaw Subscriber Joined Jun 5, 2004 Messages 4,975 Location Norfolk, United Kingdom Format Multi Format Apr 10, 2009 #2 I have seen the ILFORD filters listed by RK Photographic. www.thedarkroom.co.uk Tom.
OP OP Fintan Member Joined Jan 29, 2004 Messages 1,795 Location Ireland Format Multi Format Apr 10, 2009 #3 Thanks Tom, I don't see them on their website but I've emailed them.
Tom Kershaw Subscriber Joined Jun 5, 2004 Messages 4,975 Location Norfolk, United Kingdom Format Multi Format Apr 10, 2009 #4 http://www.thedarkroom.co.uk/products_class.php?getCategory=122&getBrand=12
OP OP Fintan Member Joined Jan 29, 2004 Messages 1,795 Location Ireland Format Multi Format Apr 11, 2009 #5 Tom Kershaw said: http://www.thedarkroom.co.uk/products_class.php?getCategory=122&getBrand=12 Click to expand... Yikes, they are fairly expensive. I think I will have to stick with second hand Tom but thanks for posting the info for me. Much obliged.
Tom Kershaw said: http://www.thedarkroom.co.uk/products_class.php?getCategory=122&getBrand=12 Click to expand... Yikes, they are fairly expensive. I think I will have to stick with second hand Tom but thanks for posting the info for me. Much obliged.
Tom Kershaw Subscriber Joined Jun 5, 2004 Messages 4,975 Location Norfolk, United Kingdom Format Multi Format Apr 11, 2009 #6 Fintan said: Yikes, they are fairly expensive. I think I will have to stick with second hand Tom but thanks for posting the info for me. Much obliged. Click to expand... - Yes, but second hand filters may have faded... Tom.
Fintan said: Yikes, they are fairly expensive. I think I will have to stick with second hand Tom but thanks for posting the info for me. Much obliged. Click to expand... - Yes, but second hand filters may have faded... Tom.
BarryWilkinson Member Joined Mar 21, 2003 Messages 706 Location Somerset UK Format Multi Format Apr 11, 2009 #7 See my post over at the 'other place' Fintan
OP OP Fintan Member Joined Jan 29, 2004 Messages 1,795 Location Ireland Format Multi Format Apr 11, 2009 #8 I would do a safelight test anyway so not too worried about fading. Thanks for your help Barry.
ic-racer Member Joined Feb 25, 2007 Messages 16,632 Location USA Format Multi Format Apr 11, 2009 #9 If you need to make one, here are the Kodak transmission graphs. http://www.kodak.com/global/en/professional/support/techPubs/ti0845/ti0845.pdf You can match them up with the transmission graphs for a $7 Rosco gel. It will work if you don't have any other options. http://www.rosco.com/us/filters/roscolux.asp#colors I use a disk of Roscolux #26 Red in my flashlight, but there may be others that would be safer.
If you need to make one, here are the Kodak transmission graphs. http://www.kodak.com/global/en/professional/support/techPubs/ti0845/ti0845.pdf You can match them up with the transmission graphs for a $7 Rosco gel. It will work if you don't have any other options. http://www.rosco.com/us/filters/roscolux.asp#colors I use a disk of Roscolux #26 Red in my flashlight, but there may be others that would be safer.
pentaxuser Member Joined May 9, 2005 Messages 20,113 Location Daventry, No Format 35mm Apr 11, 2009 #10 Unless they export and fairly cheaply then a $7 Rosco gel might be difficult to come by in the Republic of Ireland : pentaxuser
Unless they export and fairly cheaply then a $7 Rosco gel might be difficult to come by in the Republic of Ireland : pentaxuser
Steve Smith Member Joined May 3, 2006 Messages 9,110 Location Ryde, Isle o Format Medium Format Apr 11, 2009 #11 Try Lee stage lighting filter gels. http://www.leefilters.com/lighting/ Steve.
ic-racer Member Joined Feb 25, 2007 Messages 16,632 Location USA Format Multi Format Apr 11, 2009 #12 pentaxuser said: Unless they export and fairly cheaply then a $7 Rosco gel might be difficult to come by in the Republic of Ireland : pentaxuser Click to expand... How about six pounds (Lee not Rosco brand, though): http://www.bluearan.co.uk/index.php...masthead=Gel!fslash!Filters&subheadnew=Sheets or four pounds : Dead Link Removed OR: Roscolab Ltd. Kangley Bridge Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5AQ, UK Phone: +44 (0)20 8659 2300 Fax: +44 (0)20 8659 3153 Email: sales@rosco-europe.com Last edited by a moderator: Apr 11, 2009
pentaxuser said: Unless they export and fairly cheaply then a $7 Rosco gel might be difficult to come by in the Republic of Ireland : pentaxuser Click to expand... How about six pounds (Lee not Rosco brand, though): http://www.bluearan.co.uk/index.php...masthead=Gel!fslash!Filters&subheadnew=Sheets or four pounds : Dead Link Removed OR: Roscolab Ltd. Kangley Bridge Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5AQ, UK Phone: +44 (0)20 8659 2300 Fax: +44 (0)20 8659 3153 Email: sales@rosco-europe.com
OP OP Fintan Member Joined Jan 29, 2004 Messages 1,795 Location Ireland Format Multi Format Apr 12, 2009 #13 Excellent info lads, thanks very much.
JohnMilleker Member Joined May 20, 2009 Messages 26 Location Baltimore, MD Format Multi Format May 20, 2009 #14 Exactly what I was looking for too though it took some time for me to find it.. Wanted to find a gel replacement for the Ilford 908 (Dark Green) safelight filter. Thanks everyone!
Exactly what I was looking for too though it took some time for me to find it.. Wanted to find a gel replacement for the Ilford 908 (Dark Green) safelight filter. Thanks everyone!