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by Paul Mitchell
Thu Nov 24, 2011 5:50 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Raw Chemicals
Replies: 2
Views: 2789

Re: Raw Chemicals

People buy and make up their own concoctions all the time so I wouldn't worry about it... if you were buying a couple of tons of weed killer or a few gallons of sodium peroxide then a visit from the authorities is probably on the cards. I think the most popular outlets for raw chemicals is Silverpri...
by Paul Mitchell
Thu Nov 24, 2011 1:31 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: New Members
Topic: New Boy
Replies: 2
Views: 8379

Re: New Boy

Another welcome to the forum Tom... 'van Kan' ... do I detect a Dutch influence or is it an internet pseudonym?

Paul
by Paul Mitchell
Thu Nov 24, 2011 10:34 am Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: New Members
Topic: Hello from the Manchester area
Replies: 6
Views: 11472

Re: Hello from the Manchester area

Another welcome to the forum Nigel, it seems you've just found out that LF is not the isolated community some people think it is.

Paul
by Paul Mitchell
Thu Nov 24, 2011 10:30 am Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: New Members
Topic: new member from manchester
Replies: 4
Views: 10016

Re: new member from manchester

Welcome to the forum Muzamil and to the world of LF!

I'm sure others will have suggestions for a first camera but my suggestion would be to go for a Speed Graphic or MPP. Rugged, modestly priced and camera's that can easily be sold on when you feel like upgrading.

Paul
by Paul Mitchell
Wed Nov 23, 2011 5:12 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: Taking Pictures
Topic: QuickDisc
Replies: 7
Views: 12590

Re: QuickDisc

I tried this out last year but found I had problems using it in the field on my own. I think you really need someone to hold the scale for you. :( I know what you mean... was shooting some leaves in a beck a few weeks ago where the disc would have just floated away... ended up taking a visual refer...
by Paul Mitchell
Tue Nov 22, 2011 4:59 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: New Members
Topic: Hello from Berkshire
Replies: 10
Views: 14671

Re: Hello from Berkshire

Joanna Carter wrote:
Paul Mitchell wrote:… well almost everyone... :wink:

Paul
Hey! I wasn't even there :roll: :lol:
Exactly!! :lol:
by Paul Mitchell
Tue Nov 22, 2011 10:31 am Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: Meeting up
Topic: Ridgeway outing?
Replies: 50
Views: 57347

Re: Ridgeway outing?

Four excellent images Paul, I particularly like the first one at Wayland's Smithy, Velvia has certainly added a nice blue tint to the mist.

Paul
by Paul Mitchell
Tue Nov 22, 2011 10:28 am Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: New Members
Topic: Hello from Berkshire
Replies: 10
Views: 14671

Re: Hello from Berkshire

Welcome Glenn, I'm sure you soon realised after meeting us all on Saturday that we're all quite normal, well adjusted people in the world of LF... well almost everyone... :wink:

Paul
by Paul Mitchell
Mon Nov 21, 2011 5:14 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: Taking Pictures
Topic: QuickDisc
Replies: 7
Views: 12590

QuickDisc

During our get together on the Ridgeway at the weekend we discussed the use of the QuickDisc as an aid to calculating exposure compensation for bellows extension whilst taking close ups.

For all those interested this is the link http://www.salzgeber.at/disc/

Paul
by Paul Mitchell
Sun Nov 20, 2011 4:08 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: Meeting up
Topic: Ridgeway outing?
Replies: 50
Views: 57347

Re: Ridgeway outing?

Just a quick thank you to all those that turned up to a cold foggy Ridgeway yesterday. We had a pretty good turnout with Paul Dunning, John Rhodes, Sean Lewis, Glenn Haworth, Richard P, Evan (aka banana legs), TimH and even a brief appearance from Jenny M! An excellent day was had by all and we even...
by Paul Mitchell
Sun Nov 20, 2011 3:01 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 240mm lens advice, please
Replies: 14
Views: 9594

Re: 240mm lens advice, please

Another heads up for the 240 G Claron, mine is very sharp, light, still fairly bright at f9 and can be picked up at quite reasonable prices.

Paul
by Paul Mitchell
Fri Nov 18, 2011 10:48 am Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: Meeting up
Topic: Ridgeway outing?
Replies: 50
Views: 57347

Re: Ridgeway outing?

Hi Paul, I have been holding off replying to the list for a while as I am in London on Saturday but it is now confirmed as the evening :D I am in the Swindon area so do you mind if I tag along in the morning too? Best regards, Evan The more the merrier! Look forward to meeting you in the morning Paul
by Paul Mitchell
Fri Nov 18, 2011 10:44 am Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mistakes we've made...
Replies: 18
Views: 10757

Re: Mistakes we've made...

Hike 7 miles with a full backpack only to find you've left your one and only quick release plate at home :cry:

I now have 2 spares and permanently keep one in each of my bags! :D

Paul
by Paul Mitchell
Fri Nov 18, 2011 10:38 am Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: Digital Workflow
Topic: Drum Scanning - any hints before I start ?
Replies: 13
Views: 19435

Re: Drum Scanning - any hints before I start ?

Dave Tolcher wrote:Looks like a G3 which can be bought really cheaply.
Pigs bottoms!... I threw one in a skip a few months ago!!
by Paul Mitchell
Thu Nov 17, 2011 11:25 am Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fogging
Replies: 25
Views: 14007

Re: Fogging

I concur with Gary, it's too localised to be a developing issue and shows all the classic signs of a darkslide leak

Paul