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by apochromatic
Sat Feb 27, 2010 11:21 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Enlarger focussing aid for large prints
Replies: 7
Views: 4076

Re: Enlarger focussing aid for large prints

I still have a 'tall' focus scope which I used for huge enlargements with a wall-mounted DeVere. Even with this I almost had to pop my shoulder out of joint to reach back up to the focus wheel! I think it's made by Patterson but it must have been a rare beast as I've never seen another: its stands a...
by apochromatic
Fri Aug 07, 2009 11:01 am Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 5x4 E6 & C41 for £1.50 a sheet inc p&p
Replies: 3
Views: 2002

Re: 5x4 E6 & C41 for £1.50 a sheet inc p&p

And you have to add VAT to both postage and process cost!
by apochromatic
Wed Jun 10, 2009 12:32 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Velvia 100 vs Provia 100F
Replies: 34
Views: 17074

Tim, David recommended www.the-darkroom.co.uk in Cheltenham while we were in Northumberland. I gave them a go and they seem to be pretty OK... very fast turnaround. They're 50p a sheet more expensive than than Peak but don't charge any extra for pushing & pulling. Roger Longdin took all his Namibia...
by apochromatic
Mon Jun 01, 2009 4:55 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: B&W Fibre Printing Paper recommendations?
Replies: 8
Views: 7210

Re: B&W Fibre Printing Paper recommendations?

Aha! You may find my new paper tests of use. I have tested a range of currently available papers, though not every paper as my budget is limited.
http://www.alistairbaird.co.uk/papers/paper.html

I hope you find it interesting
by apochromatic
Mon Jan 19, 2009 4:12 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leach Colour no longer processing film
Replies: 8
Views: 4603

Yep - there are fewer and fewer labs around but let's hope that by a process of attrition we get left with the good quality ones! I've used http://www.the-darkroom.co.uk The Darkroom UK Ltd for a some years. Their E6 is run every day so their postal service is pretty quick and I see David Ward is on...
by apochromatic
Mon Aug 18, 2008 4:37 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: QuickLoad processing
Replies: 14
Views: 6960

When my films are returned I can then attach the label to the relevant sheet. Just remember that you need to be able to positively identify one film to envelope relationship! That A-J system looks interesting - thanks for the heads-up on that. I have always asked The Darkroom UK Ltd to return the w...