what waS your last photography related purchase?

[RezaLoghme]

For me, the latest purchase is usually a repetition of what I just sold. Seller's remorse - my speciality!

 

[RalphLambrecht]

yearly membership to Nikonians.org

 

[Don_ih]

The citric acid, ascorbic acid, and ammonium carbonate, just arrived!

Are you making a cake?
If so, don't eat it.

 

[Andrew O'Neill]

Are you making a cake?
If so, don't eat it.

 

[abruzzi]

My camera was a little too heavy (~15lbs) so I bought a new one (~9lbs)--a Canham 810 JMC. I ran a dozen sheets through it, and its great. It takes a little to adjust to the location of controls, but they are all pretty easy once you internalize their location. I also really appreciate that the camera is new, still being made, and supported by the manufacturer (Keith Canham).

I also accidentally exposed ~25 sheets of Foma 200 in 4x5. I had finished loading 6 sheets in a Grafmatic and flipped the light on--the rest of the foma was still in the dark plastic back but the end of the bag wasn't sealed. I developed a couple sheeds without putting them through a camera and one had significant fogging (probably the sheet on the top of the pile), but the other sheet had about 5mm of darkness on the edge. So I'll use the rest of the sheets for tests or unimportant things. But looking online, the cheapest way to get Foma 200 in 4x5 is a box of 25 FPP "Frankenstein" film. I don't usually go in for the odd repackaging but $1.20 per sheet vs. $1.92 per sheet (Arista EDU 200) or $1.80 (Foma 200) is worth the cheezy box.

 

[chuckroast]

TMX 35mmx24, Fomabrom Variant 111 FBVC, and a package of PF Ansco 130.

 

[Taurabon]

Today I received two combination backs of No.3 Fording Pocket Kodak from the seller. The pale blue box has a stylish design, I don't know if it's original or not, but it's the same size as the other one. Fortunately, neither backplate has produced any white powder yet.

 

[Don_ih]

The pale blue box has a stylish design, I don't know if it's original or not

The type on the label looks too new to be original - like it came out of an inkjet printer. But that's a cool item I didn't know existed. I saw a folding Kodak 3a in a thrift store a couple of days ago and left it there. I was temped but I know I'd never use it. I have one already with no bellows - I took the lens out and mounted it on a 4x5 lens board (covers with zero movements).

 

[koraks]

The type on the label looks too new to be original - like it came out of an inkjet printer.

Indeed; the typeface is a bit of a giveaway, too. Note the ampersand:

That's a modern font face. I don't think it even existed when the original Kodak item was produced.

 

[Taurabon]

The type on the label looks too new to be original - like it came out of an inkjet printer. But that's a cool item I didn't know existed. I saw a folding Kodak 3a in a thrift store a couple of days ago and left it there. I was temped but I know I'd never use it. I have one already with no bellows - I took the lens out and mounted it on a 4x5 lens board (covers with zero movements).

Thank you. When I enlarged the text, I could see the mark of the printer head.
I needed this for my FPK No.3, which I had given up on getting 118 film for. I already have the quarter plate sheet film and metal sheath ready.

 

[Taurabon]

Indeed; the typeface is a bit of a giveaway, too. Note the ampersand:View attachment 403937
That's a modern font face. I don't think it even existed when the original Kodak item was produced.

Thank you. I didn't know about the time period of ampersand, so I learned something.

 

[paddycook]

Leica M6. Just got it yesterday. They’re only supplying them with the slot-screw battery covers now. Bummer….

 

[cjbecker]

Adox neutol eco, all the info on it sounds like it should be a great paper developer for me. 2 printing sessions about 12 hours apart and the 1+4 dilution worked beautiful. About to place an order for 4 more bottles, and switch too it completely. (I was a liquidol user) my last bottle of liquidol could not make the prints that the neutol eco could, so it’s time to switch. The bottle was getting pretty old tho.

 

[Kino]

A nice copy of "The Americans" by Robert Frank.

 

[mshchem]

Thank you. I didn't know about the time period of ampersand, so I learned something.

Still the back looks legit. Could just be former owner made a nice box for a prized piece. I would love to put together a postcard camera. Combination back, film sheaves for 3 1/2 × 5 1/2.

 

[Taurabon]

Still the back looks legit. Could just be former owner made a nice box for a prized piece. I would love to put together a postcard camera. Combination back, film sheaves for 3 1/2 × 5 1/2.

The contents look genuine. I've never seen such a well-made Kodak outfit box. I'm interested in postcard size and collect homemade RPPCs such as VELOX.
The difficulty with the 3 1/4 x 5 1/2" size is that it can't be cut from the readily available 4x5" film.

 

[Don_ih]

The difficulty with the 3 1/4 x 5 1/2" size is that it can't be cut from the readily available 4x5" film.

I was using cut-down 5x7 in a rectangular-box postcard camera (the landscape-oriented one), as single sheets in the back of the camera. I now have a Premo 3a and holders and cut film from a wide roll of Aviphot. I used that camera and film for the most recent postcard exchange here. Feel free to join the next round!

 

[Taurabon]

I was using cut-down 5x7 in a rectangular-box postcard camera (the landscape-oriented one), as single sheets in the back of the camera. I now have a Premo 3a and holders and cut film from a wide roll of Aviphot. I used that camera and film for the most recent postcard exchange here. Feel free to join the next round!

I was interested in postcard exchange, and I was looking into it all the way back to Round 2. I was relieved to find out that I don't necessarily have to use photographic paper with "STAMP BOX" printed on it. (although it will be hidden if you stick a stamp on it)
By the way, I also have a Premo 3A Plate camera. However, it doesn't have a sheath, so I have to get creative.

 

[mshchem]

The contents look genuine. I've never seen such a well-made Kodak outfit box. I'm interested in postcard size and collect homemade RPPCs such as VELOX.
The difficulty with the 3 1/4 x 5 1/2" size is that it can't be cut from the readily available 4x5" film.

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I have a good friend who uses a small letterpress with zinc "diecuts" mounted on proper type height wood blocks to print the backs of their postcard backs.

 

[MattKing]

I was interested in postcard exchange, and I was looking into it all the way back to Round 2. I was relieved to find out that I don't necessarily have to use photographic paper with "STAMP BOX" printed on it. (although it will be hidden if you stick a stamp on it)
By the way, I also have a Premo 3A Plate camera. However, it doesn't have a sheath, so I have to get creative.

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After about 40 rounds of participation in that exchange, I can assure you that you can send any size and material that the postal service will agree to handle, at a price you are willing to pay .
Check with Japan Post, and work from there.
I used to use regular middle weight RC paper from Ilford, Oriental or Kodak (over the years) and I would strengthen the card by applying adhesive labels to the back that would cover at least a third of the card. I used a laser printer to print information and addresses on the labels before attaching them.
But there are many different approaches - that is part of the joy of the exchange!

 

[Taurabon]

After about 40 rounds of participation in that exchange, I can assure you that you can send any size and material that the postal service will agree to handle, at a price you are willing to pay .
Check with Japan Post, and work from there.
I used to use regular middle weight RC paper from Ilford, Oriental or Kodak (over the years) and I would strengthen the card by applying adhesive labels to the back that would cover at least a third of the card. I used a laser printer to print information and addresses on the labels before attaching them.
But there are many different approaches - that is part of the joy of the exchange!

I have a box of Forte PC photo paper so I'll try that for now. Once I've used it up, I'll think about what to do next.

 

[Taurabon]

I have a good friend who uses a small letterpress with zinc "diecuts" mounted on proper type height wood blocks to print the backs of their postcard backs.

Letterpress printing! I'd like to try it someday.

 

[Don_ih]

However, it doesn't have a sheath, so I have to get creative.

I made film sheaths for the glass-plate holder I have. I also made new bellows for the camera.

I need more film holders to make decent use of the camera.

And you can send anything in the postcard exchange. It's friendly and not at all restrictive. Absolutely anything goes.

 

[Taurabon]

Lots of old film spools. Including shipping, it cost 13,000 yen. (about $90). I checked 10 different types, varying in shaft length, thickness, and flange diameter.
Whether that's cheap or expensive is each to their own. It would have been even better if I'd still had the backing paper.

 

[Andrew O'Neill]

10 rolls of 120 Phoenix II to go with the 10 rolls of Phoenix I