what waS your last photography related purchase?

frank · Nov 30, 2014

I wonder if 3d printing would lower the cost of items like this sheet film holder/adapter for rotary processing.

StoneNYC · Nov 30, 2014

frank said:
I wonder if 3d printing would lower the cost of items like this sheet film holder/adapter for rotary processing.

I think the technology isn't good enough to prevent sharp edges on the arms that might scratch the film. Hence the injection molding. That will change in the coming years.

Sirius Glass · Nov 30, 2014

I bought and use the 3010 Jobo Expert Drum for processing the 4"x5" sheet film.

First of all the price was worth it for the convenience and the quality of processing ==> no more scratched film, no more streaked film, ... The price is not high when amortized over all the sheets of film that I have and will process in it.

Second of all I will use the Jobo to process from one to ten sheets of film. My point is that I use the 3010 drum and the Jobo processor for small batches of film thus maintaining the same processing quality on small and large batches.

benveniste · Nov 30, 2014

A 55mm->52mm step down ring. How's that for boring?

Fixcinater · Nov 30, 2014

Went around to the local camera stores yesterday to show support on Small Biz Saturday, got some chemicals (Dektol, Kodak & Ilford fix), pack of FP3000B, some used Polaroid SX70 accessories, what looks to be a new in box Diana 151 camera with strap and instructions, a Leica M body cap, and correct hood for Nikkor 5.8cm f/1.4.

macfred · Dec 1, 2014

Waiting for a Zenzanon 50mm f/2.8 MC with genuine hood and an 120 Film Back for my Bronica ETRSi.

Sirius Glass · Dec 1, 2014

Hypo and Hypo Test

StoneNYC · Dec 1, 2014

Rust-Oleum spray paint
Cement floor sealant paint
Rollers, gloves, grease remover, scrub brush

Still need a solid wood door.

aRolleiBrujo · Dec 1, 2014

StoneNYC said:
If you think that's expensive try a JOBO 3010 tank for 4x5....

motorized? whoa i would like that very much. i better start another fund!!!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jobo-3010-Expert-Drum-with-motorized-base-/270813514303

Sirius Glass · Dec 1, 2014

I bought a CPE Jobo processor for $100 on APUG and a CPP 2 for $150 on APUG with bottles a few years ago.

aRolleiBrujo · Dec 1, 2014

Sirius Glass said:
I bought a CPE Jobo processor for $100 on APUG and a CPP 2 for $150 on APUG with bottles a few years ago.

i just googled these, and, whoa! Thats a 1000 plus dollar save?! Too advanced for my mind too! I hope I can use my 4x5 and produce at least one semi decent photo!

Sirius Glass · Dec 1, 2014

aRolleiBrujo said:
i just googled these, and, whoa! Thats a 1000 plus dollar save?! Too advanced for my mind too! I hope I can use my 4x5 and produce at least one semi decent photo!

Be patient and watch APUG and Craig's List. I waited a month or two.

StoneNYC · Dec 1, 2014

Sirius Glass said:
Be patient and watch APUG and Craig's List. I waited a month or two.

I think that was one of those time periods in the world when everyone was purging, I don't think they're doing that anymore, I've been looking for a deal like that for about a year now and still haven't found anything below $500, and that did not come with the handle/lift which is the whole reason I want one. Such is life... You're lucky man, that's a great deal, I just want one for color, my Beseler base is great, but not for color....

McFortner · Dec 1, 2014

Minolta M-Rokkor 40mm f/2.0 lens for my Leica CL.

VisualDarkness · Dec 1, 2014

Bergheil DeLuxe Green and Voigtländer Bessa (1929) by A.Sundell, on Flickr
https://www.flickr.com/photos/andreassundell/15843256091/

I decided to go MF and first got the Bessa (1929) on the right. It looks almost mint after I cleaned all the glass in the lens. I shot a roll with it and the negatives looks fine even though the camera i a guessing game to use.

Later I stumbled on the green (a surprise when I got it!) 6.5x9 Bergheil macro bellows with a Heliar 12cm F4.5 in a 1/200 compur. As I've understood it it's a really nice lens? I haven gotten the absolute front part apart to clean it from haze but all the other surfaces looks good now after a cleaning.
I also got a RADA rollfilm back, original groundglass back, a bunch of sheet/plate holders, a M42 adapter back and a case.

Sirius Glass · Dec 1, 2014

Arranged to buy a Jobo 3063 Expert Drum to print up to 16"x20" C-41 prints.

John_Nikon_F · Dec 2, 2014

My old MD-2/MB-1 motor drive came back home. Another $54.75 purchase with tax included. Both F2 bodies are motor driven now.

-J

Regular Rod · Dec 2, 2014

Whole Plate Ground Glass Focusing Screen from Ian Grant of these and other fora. First class work from a knowledgeable and likeable chap and at a very reasonable price too. Highly recommended !

RR

analoguey · Dec 2, 2014

got some Kodak Portra 800 to try with the RB.
Now, if I can swing a Jobo like Sirius has!

Sirius Glass said:
I bought a CPE Jobo processor for $100 on APUG and a CPP 2 for $150 on APUG with bottles a few years ago.

Wow, lotta saving there!

Truzi · Dec 2, 2014

I had budgeted to get myself a gift for Christmas, though pulled the trigger a bit early... subscribed to APUG today.

Kav · Dec 3, 2014

Some focusing screens for a F2 (TV and E), an unused Yankee development tank that does 110, 35mm, and 120 (I need to develop some 110 film for a family member), Nikon right angle finder, some Lomochrome Purple (fun to play with), a box of Ilford 4x5 direct positive paper, and some Digibase cn200 pro to toy around with.

Regular Rod · Dec 3, 2014

Lenspen

RR

Black Dog · Dec 3, 2014

I need to make some more photography related purchases!

aRolleiBrujo · Dec 8, 2014

HP5 400 Plus Black and White Negative Film 4 x 5, 25 Sheets

Stephen Prunier · Dec 8, 2014

I just bought 3 more 8"x 10" trays, tongs, Dektol, Ilford Pan F in 120, and a humidifier for the DR. For gear. I just received the F.64 Large BP. I bought it for my RZ67. So far I think I'm going to like it. BUT for the life of me, trying to find any information on the company is like looking for martians! :confused: I can't find a thing. This is the 3rd item I have of there's, and they still get good reviews. Did they get bought out or something? My BP arrived without a single tag, warranty card, etc. B&H doesn't even list them in their catalog anymore. I got it on B&H's website. Just a little baffled about them now

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