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by craigmagee
Mon Mar 29, 2010 11:05 am Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One of the perrenial questions of LF: which backpack?
Replies: 23
Views: 10414

Re: One of the perrenial questions of LF: which backpack?

I have the original version of the Mini Trekker, but the AW is basically the same.. I'll send post a pic tonight of everything in it, I usually only carry 5 DD's though! I Also have the Lowepro Vertex 200 which is a bit bigger. Thats quite good, and the tripod mounting is much better than the Mini T...
by craigmagee
Sun Mar 28, 2010 9:56 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One of the perrenial questions of LF: which backpack?
Replies: 23
Views: 10414

Re: One of the perrenial questions of LF: which backpack?

I know you said your sending it back, but what exactly didn't you like about the Mini Trekker??
I carry quite a bit in mine really - Ebony w/ 3 lenses (one on camera), usual stuff for shooting, Canon 5dmk2 w/ lens and hardshell/gloves/beanie
by craigmagee
Fri Mar 19, 2010 8:47 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Flying with tripod in hand luggage?
Replies: 8
Views: 4379

Re: Flying with tripod in hand luggage?

Doubt you have a chance of getting it through as carry on! I have a few friends who skateboard and they now have to put their decks in their hold luggage when they go abroad as they never get them through security. Even though they have them attached to a backpack with strapping and protection for t...
by craigmagee
Sun Mar 07, 2010 9:39 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wading shoes?
Replies: 14
Views: 6125

Re: Wading shoes?

I've not found anything that works on slime covered rock really, I think you'd even struggle with crampons, just getting the purchase on the rock! I'd second FiveTens though as really grippy shoes (I have the CampFours) They grip amazingly well on clean wet rock, only ever not worked on Ice, slime c...
by craigmagee
Tue Feb 16, 2010 5:16 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Would Velvia F be a good substitute for Astia F?
Replies: 23
Views: 8738

Re: Would Velvia F be a good substitute for Astia F?

Sorry ha... I could be wrong though, I was told that in Calumet :lol: Japan exposures do have it in both QL and normal sheet, it's called Fuji pro 160 NC over there, so maybe its just killed from europe/states. A quick look on Yodobashi's site and its still listed... appears to be discounted and onl...
by craigmagee
Tue Feb 16, 2010 4:16 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Would Velvia F be a good substitute for Astia F?
Replies: 23
Views: 8738

Re: Would Velvia F be a good substitute for Astia F?

From using it back in the day :lol: Pro 160c isn't really a Velvia in neg form! Its a version of 160s with more contrast, color reproduction is much the same . Maybe bit more punch due to the higher contrast but I always found it pretty negligible! It is a nice film though if you want a contrasty lo...
by craigmagee
Mon Feb 15, 2010 2:42 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Emulsions for Architectural Work
Replies: 4
Views: 2146

Re: Emulsions for Architectural Work

I'd personally go for fuji 160s and have the extra latitude of the neg, color balance with artificial light is pretty decent. If your doing a dusk/night set and want the artificial light to be color balanced go for fuji 64T, does a good job with flouros as well Though for an alternative, if you can ...
by craigmagee
Mon Feb 15, 2010 2:24 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: Critique
Topic: Ebony in North Wales
Replies: 6
Views: 10375

Re: Ebony in North Wales

I like the sound of the Adox pan25, with the PET base reminds me of good old techpan.

Might pick so up next week :D
by craigmagee
Mon Feb 15, 2010 1:33 am Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: Critique
Topic: Ebony in North Wales
Replies: 6
Views: 10375

Re: Ebony in North Wales

Never really liked any if the ilford films other than xp2..!
I used to like the agfa films but can't get em anymore. kodak was ok .

Not tried adox or forma etc, might try one of those .
by craigmagee
Sun Feb 14, 2010 5:26 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: Critique
Topic: Ebony in North Wales
Replies: 6
Views: 10375

Re: Ebony in North Wales

thanks matey, Yeah at the mo i'm just shooting color but I do want to shoot b&w when I can get hold of some. Thing is i only ever used to shoot neopan 1600, fuji 400cn and Acros, of which only the Acros is available in 4x5 but not in the uk anymore apparently so I need to do some research see what e...
by craigmagee
Sat Feb 13, 2010 11:05 am Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Nikkor-w 180mm f5.6 in Copal 1 w/ Linhof board
Replies: 2
Views: 1535

Re: FS: Nikkor-w 180mm f5.6 in Copal 1 w/ Linhof board

sorry folks i put 160mm when its actually the 180mm!! listing corrected
by craigmagee
Fri Feb 12, 2010 2:34 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Nikkor-w 180mm f5.6 in Copal 1 w/ Linhof board
Replies: 2
Views: 1535

FS: Nikkor-w 180mm f5.6 in Copal 1 w/ Linhof board

I've got for sale a lovely Nikkor-w 180mm f5.6 in Copal 1 fitted to an actual Linhof board. I bought this looking to do some portraits on my sw45 but turns out the camera doesn't quite have enough bellows draw to get as close as I'd like so looking to sell to get a 150mm Bought it from ebay on Tuesd...
by craigmagee
Thu Feb 11, 2010 1:53 am Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: Critique
Topic: Ebony in North Wales
Replies: 6
Views: 10375

Ebony in North Wales

Rather enjoying shooting film again with the Ebony, gives me a big smile everytime I use it. Anyway here are some of my recent pics from North Wales, been a few times so these are from a few visits and there are more to come :D There are description's on my flickr for each photo. http://farm5.static...
by craigmagee
Wed Feb 03, 2010 9:57 am Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who do you use to insure your camera equipment?
Replies: 5
Views: 2753

Re: Who do you use to insure your camera equipment?

Well i'm with E&L, been with them for a few years now and have their professional cover, but the amateur cover looks decent. You have to describe and supply serials for anything over a certain amount but you don't have extra added to you premiums for those costly items! I've currently got a claim go...
by craigmagee
Tue Feb 02, 2010 8:42 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cityscapes : you can't photograph here without authorisation
Replies: 22
Views: 8218

Re: Cityscapes : you can't photograph here without authorisation

I find usually if you make the effort to ask the security beforehand and tell them what you want to shoot they are pretty accommodating. I imagine its not so easy in London but I find here in the Northwest most security are pretty friendly and bored most of the time. I've managed to gain access to r...