what waS your last photography related purchase?

[TheFlyingCamera]

a pro-pack of Tri-X 120.

 

[gordrob]

A 5x7 Lisco Film Holder in like new condition in the original box off a local auction site for $5. It even had film in it.

 

[eli griggs]

A Canon 2.8 24mm FD SSC, 'o' lens with case, filter and both front and back caps.

Bought from a member here, very happy with what he sent, as I believe the only PRIME wide angle 135 format lenses I have are BOTH in Pentax M42 and I like how Canon FD lenses render, particularly with SSC coatings.

Merry Holidays to all here, 'round the World into 2022 and Godspeed to All!

Eli

 

[jay moussy]

"The Craft of Photography" by David Vestal (1974, signed by author!)
A dollar at a local library book sale.
Don't ask me why this (donated) book is not kept, and put in circulation...

Honestly, I did not know about the author (seems recognized), but the book layout was pleasing, always a good sign, and the price was right!

EDIT: it seems the book is downloadable from the Internet Archive!

 

[Ian Grant]

100 sheets of 10x8 Glossy Fotospeed RCVC paper (4x 25 sheet packs) and 2x 100 sheet boxes of 7x5 of the same paper. Oh and 1kg Borax..

Ian

 

[mshchem]

2 immaculate 11x14 Sterling Graflex sheet film holders c. 1950, in original packaging, metal darkslides. Beautiful!!!

 

[David A. Goldfarb]

Having to do more and more digital video for work, so I got a Blackmagic Pocket 4K and a couple of MFT lenses along with adapters for my c-mount, FD, and EF mount lenses, along with various other doo-dads to make it all work.

 

[mshchem]

Having to do more and more digital video for work, so I got a Blackmagic Pocket 4K and a couple of MFT lenses along with adapters for my c-mount, FD, and EF mount lenses, along with various other doo-dads to make it all work.

I have no idea what you talking about.
I'm not sure that is a bad thing. My head would explode if I had to learn video.

 

[Roger Thoms]

2 Nikon MC-20 remote releases for my two Nikon N90s cameras. I am tired of not having releases for these cameras. Both from KEH, one in EXC and one in BGN condition. I was out on the coast today in the rain with 100 speed film with a tripod and foolish me thought that a MC12A release would work on the N90s. I used the self timer but that’s not near as nice as having a proper release.

Oh and I just ordered a B+W yellow filter for one of the N90s's. This should pretty much complete one “kit”, which will stay in my truck. This is an upgrade from the F401x that formally resided in my truck, which was frustrating because it doesn’t give you any exposure data when you are on any of the auto modes. I shoot a lot on aperture priority and really like to know what the shutter speed is. Having the ultra cheap camera in the truck didn’t last very long.

Roger

 

[Peter Schrager]

Some Pyrocat HD in glycol from PF. After so many years of reading about this developer it is time to try it.

You won't regret it but it's way more economical to make your own

 

[jtk]

Having to do more and more digital video for work, so I got a Blackmagic Pocket 4K and a couple of MFT lenses along with adapters for my c-mount, FD, and EF mount lenses, along with various other doo-dads to make it all work.

Good move. As most know it's professionally necessary (or very smart at least) to be able to do what clients increasingly need. Their marketing usually centers online...which by definition often demands video.

 

[Roger Thoms]

More little screws from McMaster Carr. This time some black oxide 18-8 stainless steel flathead M2 x 0.4mm x 8mm screws, oh and a tap and drill bit so I can mount a Chamonix Lens Iris onto a Sinar board. Could have “through bolted” it but were's the fun in that. I got the lens board bored out for the lens iris, just need to locate the holes accurately. Unfortunately my transfer punch set doesn’t go down small enough so I’ll have to see if I can turn something on the lathe. To that end I ordered a gage pin set so that I can accurately measure the hole diameter. LOL,my little machinist hobby is just as bad as photography when it come to GAS. I’m fortunate in that I inherited a lathe and bench top milling machine along with a lot of tooling from my father. I post a photo when the project is complete.

Roger

As promised, here a couple photos of the lens diaphragm mounted on a Sinar board. I needed 7mm long screws which weren’t available so I made a little bushing so I could shorten the screws on my lathe.

 

[eli griggs]

Good to know you have a ready fix at hand and are able to do this yourself.

As promised, here a couple photos of the lens diaphragm mounted on a Sinar board. I needed 7mm long screws which weren’t available so I made a little bushing so I could shorten the screws on my lathe.

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[Roger Thoms]

Good to know you have a ready fix at hand and are able to do this yourself.

I'm enjoying having the lathe although I have certainly done my share of lens boards with a drill and a half round file.

Roger

 

[Deleted member 88956]

"The Craft of Photography" by David Vestal (1974, signed by author!)
A dollar at a local library book sale.
Don't ask me why this (donated) book is not kept, and put in circulation...

Honestly, I did not know about the author (seems recognized), but the book layout was pleasing, always a good sign, and the price was right!

EDIT: it seems the book is downloadable from the Internet Archive!

David Vestal was one of the premiere authors back in the day on darkroom work and key contributor for Darkroom & Creative Camera Techniques magazine. I always liked his writings.

 

[Deleted member 88956]

Jobo CPE2 with Lift, 2500 series drums with reels for all roll film and up to 4x5 sheets.

Durst L1200 with CLS450 head.

 

[Don_ih]

Jobo CPE2 with Lift, 2500 series drums with reels for all roll film and up to 4x5 sheets.

Durst L1200 with CLS450 head.

So it was Merry Christmas for you!

 

[Deleted member 88956]

So it was Merry Christmas for you!

There were more Merrys but can’t disclose everything

sometimes an old pair of socks will have to do, sometimes a truck load of dreams is not enough.

 

[jay moussy]

Traded an older low-res digicam for small lot of K mount lenses, so essentially free:
Chinar 135mm 2.8
Takumar 135mm 2.5
Pentax-A 50mm 1.7
I have a K1000 with partially di-silvered prism, and a Promaster 2500K (both also free), so I could use the Chinar to make a go-to setup for harsh environments.

Should I look for a Cosina, Sears, or Chinon body to spice things up?

 

[Donald Qualls]

Should I look for a Cosina, Sears, or Chinon body to spice things up?

Didn't Ricoh also make K-mount bodies? I really like the M42 Ricoh bodies I have (one is labeled for Sears).

 

[Marcelo Paniagua]

After much drooling, I got a Tachihara 4x5 to complement my Calumet monorail.

 

[Roger Thoms]

After much drooling, I got a Tachihara 4x5 to complement my Calumet monorail.

Wow, that looks like a beauty!!!!

Roger

 

[jtk]

Pictar Pro smartphone "grip" thing planning to do a LOT more Android printing projects mainly books.

 

[MurrayMinchin]

Kosher salt for salt prints.

Getting sooooooo close now.

 

[MurrayMinchin]

Single burner hot plate for warming up distilled water to mix chemicals.