Just a bit of fun for Ilford fans

[Marc Akemann]

Ilford - 1934 Ad

I've held on to the June 20, 1934 issue of "The Amateur Photographer & Cinematographer" magazine (UK) because the images are so well reproduced. I think I found this at a garage sale a few years ago. The back page has the attached ad from Ilford. The full-page ad is as you see it, in blue.

Also, on page 18, there is a full page congratulations letter (that I did not scan) to the magazine on their "50th Birthday". Wow. 50th anniversary of a photography magazine in 1934. Not bad.

Marc

 

[JosephineIsJosephine]

Some sort of mini-kit like that might be just the ticket to go alongside your Defend the Darkroom campaign; a cheap (almost disposable, so if you don't get on you don't feel you've wasted too much) starter kit would certainly make it easier to convince people to just 'have a go'.

I second that, it's just what I was thinking ... I'd really love to 'have a go' without spending too much and cramming my apartment with stuff.

Imagine, you could give it to friends and they'd discover the magic, too ...

 

[Neanderman]

OMG, the Tri-Chem-Pak from Kodak was "THE" thing back then and far into the 60s. I have a few around here somewhere.

My first darkroom experiences were with the Tri-Chem-Pak. "Universal H-Q Developer" -- process your film AND your prints with the same chemical!

Man, that brings back memories...

Ed

 

[Photo Engineer]

Do you remember the Universal MQ developer in test tubes with small corks separating the components?

Do you remember Dektol in large jars with screw caps, and a cardboard cylinder inside with the Metol and HQ?

Do you remember Versatol liquid developer for prints and film?

If you do, you are older than dirt!

PE

 

[RoNinHeart]

Here's one from the September 1948 Popular Photography issue. Too any old movies I guess, that hat and camera says Photographer to me.

 

[tjaded]

Now HERE is something I would like to see...

...in my local camera shop!

 

[jackc]

Wow! This one takes the cake! Bravo Ilford! They should do something along the same line even now, with the their film. I'm sure it will be very attractive. I for one will buy some (more).

 

[Tony Egan]

Do you remember the Universal MQ developer in test tubes with small corks separating the components?

Do you remember Dektol in large jars with screw caps, and a cardboard cylinder inside with the Metol and HQ?

Do you remember Versatol liquid developer for prints and film?

If you do, you are older than dirt!

PE

I don't but I think I have dug up an old photo of you, Ron. Do you recognise this guy or was it a model!?