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by Collas
Thu Apr 07, 2011 7:36 am Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Boat That Guy Built
Replies: 0
Views: 1564

The Boat That Guy Built

Did anyone else watch the last episode of this rather amusing series? Guy Martin, a world-class motorcycle racer, took off around the country in an old barge, together with his best friend, Mave. The aim was to celebrate the best bits of the Industrial Revolution, so they visited various heritage si...
by Collas
Sat Mar 19, 2011 7:16 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS - 5x4 Film Holders.. Various - ALL SOLD
Replies: 4
Views: 2395

Re: FS - 5x4 Film Holders.. Various

Charlie,

I'd be interested in Set 2, the singleton Fidelity Elite. I've got another of these with a damaged dark slide and I could make a complete one out of the pair of them.

Nick
by Collas
Wed Mar 09, 2011 5:57 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: Locations
Topic: Oxfordshire locations?
Replies: 7
Views: 12437

Re: Oxfordshire locations?

Wytham Woods, to the west of the city.

http://www.wildcru.org/wytham/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wytham

http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/oxford/hi/p ... 470807.stm

That should keep you occupied for a while!

Nick
by Collas
Wed Mar 02, 2011 10:43 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: spot meters
Replies: 15
Views: 8933

Re: spot meters

I bought my Pentax Spotmeter V back in 1983 and it's still going strong. A slight scratch from when I was attacked by some bees from a wild swarm, and a replacement circuit board back in the 1990s. I also have the Digital version, and whilst it's smaller, I still prefer the analogue needle to the di...
by Collas
Wed Feb 16, 2011 11:38 am Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTB: Fidelity Elite darkslide
Replies: 2
Views: 1607

WTB: Fidelity Elite darkslide

I have a Fidelity Elite 4 x 5" film holder with a damaged darkslide. Something heavy was dropped on it and has dented and cracked the surface - it's split and I think it would scratch the film, though I could try superglue to seal the split. So I'm hoping that someone may have one they could pass on...
by Collas
Tue Feb 01, 2011 6:06 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UK source of large lens caps?
Replies: 14
Views: 6657

Re: UK source of large lens caps?

We have "Car Boot Sales", as the items come straight out of the boot of the car.

Nick
by Collas
Tue Feb 01, 2011 6:04 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recommendation for shutter service needed!
Replies: 12
Views: 6313

Re: Recommendation for shutter service needed!

You can also try Malcolm Taylor. He's not on the internet, as such, so you'd have to speak to him on 01568 770542. He's a very experienced Leica and Arriflex repairer. I've used him for repairs to Leicas, modern Zeiss lenses for Contax, and Schneider lens services. The only thing he can't deal with ...
by Collas
Sun Jan 30, 2011 5:07 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UK source of large lens caps?
Replies: 14
Views: 6657

Re: UK source of large lens caps?

This is what you're after, I believe.

https://www.schneideroptics.com/ecommer ... 9&IID=5646

The UK distributor is Daymen, so it might be worth dropping them a line via their B+W site.

http://www.bpluswfilters.co.uk/

Nick
by Collas
Sun Jan 23, 2011 5:55 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UK source of large lens caps?
Replies: 14
Views: 6657

Re: UK source of large lens caps?

Robert White stocks, or is able to get hold of, genuine Schneider lens caps.

Nick
by Collas
Mon Dec 27, 2010 9:53 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTB British Landscape by John Davies
Replies: 1
Views: 1244

Re: WTB British Landscape by John Davies

Be patient as the two books available from the US are rather pricey.

Use this link to set up a Wants list with ABEbooks.co.uk.

http://www.abebooks.co.uk/servlet/WantE ... +Landscape

Nick
by Collas
Mon Dec 27, 2010 4:28 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A quick & easy sheet film numbering system
Replies: 4
Views: 3297

Re: A quick & easy sheet film numbering system

I don't see how, though, it will identify individual sheets (he writes that, often, different filters or different exposures are applied to the same scene, and his method allows them to be distinguished). I must be missing something! Would it not be a case of referring to his notes? Exposure time, ...
by Collas
Fri Dec 24, 2010 5:27 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTB: Dungeness, Nigel Green. Photobook
Replies: 12
Views: 4595

Re: WTB: Dungeness, Nigel Green. Photobook

Use this link to set up a Want notification. As soon as the book appears, you'll be notified.

http://www.abebooks.co.uk/servlet/WantE ... =dungeness

Nick
by Collas
Wed Dec 22, 2010 9:15 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTB: Dungeness, Nigel Green. Photobook
Replies: 12
Views: 4595

Re: WTB: Dungeness, Nigel Green. Photobook

There's a copy available on ABE, but you'd probably have to sell some equipment to afford it!

http://www.abebooks.co.uk/servlet/Searc ... =dungeness

I would have thought they'd have to charge a bit more for postage.

Nick