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by vanman
Thu Nov 24, 2011 6:06 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fomapan 100 film
Replies: 28
Views: 16750

Re: Fomapan 100 film

I got it a bit wrong..............I use the D-76H DILUTED 1-1 with de-ionised water.
Sorry.
Vanman.
by vanman
Thu Nov 24, 2011 11:35 am Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fomapan 100 film
Replies: 28
Views: 16750

Re: Fomapan 100 film

Valerio, I use tap water as a stop bath but as I lived in London for a short time in the 80's and found out just how bad the water was I would use de-ionised water. I get mine from a vehicle accessory shop in a 25 litre container at a very reasonable price. If you must use stop baths I personally mi...
by vanman
Thu Nov 24, 2011 9:41 am Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fomapan 100 film
Replies: 28
Views: 16750

Re: Fomapan 100 film

Valerio, Fomapan is in my opinion a fantastic film. I prefer the 200 as it's a bit more flexable in our climate (it might be making a return later this year).. You need to be careful with the film, especially when it's wet. I wear vinyl or similar gloves (even when I'm loading the film into film hol...
by vanman
Thu Nov 17, 2011 11:44 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: Feedback
Topic: The way this Board is run
Replies: 114
Views: 98608

Re: The way this Board is run

On the German site the stuff's about a pound a sheet, I won't pay that let alone what Harmon are likly to charge. I'll stick to Foma for the time being. Thanks anyway Charles. Andrew, I drive a Transit for my sins, I can find it in the dark as it usually smells of rancid Lurcher (better than the hai...
by vanman
Thu Nov 17, 2011 4:56 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: Feedback
Topic: The way this Board is run
Replies: 114
Views: 98608

Re: The way this Board is run

Hi Charles,
Are you cutting film to half plate size or have you a secret source of half plate film. I've got the holders but no film, I prefer 5x7 but half plate at the right price would be nice.
Vanman.
by vanman
Thu Nov 17, 2011 9:46 am Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: Feedback
Topic: The way this Board is run
Replies: 114
Views: 98608

Re: The way this Board is run

Ian, They have to work a lot of hours to buy the latest Ebony model that does nothing more than my 1927 Ansco or your pre war Agfa Ansco, not to mention the latest Schneider products. You must realise that these things are deemed to be necessary to produce good negatives to scan. Time to reply to ot...
by vanman
Wed Oct 26, 2011 2:30 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: Feedback
Topic: The way this Board is run
Replies: 114
Views: 98608

Re: The way this Board is run

I'm writing in reply to Charles initially. Charles, I agree with virtually everything that Ian has said, even though you seem to assume that he is the only poster with the opinions that he expresses. A photographic forum where the posters can't post images has got to be a bit of a joke in the 21st c...
by vanman
Tue Oct 18, 2011 7:08 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Small brass screws
Replies: 7
Views: 4799

Re: Small brass screws

Try screwsline.co.uk fantastic choice of screws.
Vanman
by vanman
Tue Aug 23, 2011 9:40 am Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Air bulb suggestions
Replies: 12
Views: 6603

Re: Air bulb suggestions

Hi Andrew,
I suggest that you pay a bit more for your Packards (and Dallmeyers). Mine work really well. There really isn't a lot in them to go wrong, just a quick clean and they're as good as new ones (and probably made to a better standard).
Vanman.
by vanman
Mon Aug 22, 2011 3:15 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Air bulb suggestions
Replies: 12
Views: 6603

Re: Air bulb suggestions

As I said earlier, look for the Wickes product I found it to be better than the original (but ancient) Packard original. I have also used the bulb that primes an outboard engine from the fuel tank. As far as I can remember I had to mess around making an adaptor to use the smaller bore hose for the s...
by vanman
Tue Aug 16, 2011 4:48 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The possibilities for creating new forums on here
Replies: 38
Views: 18334

Re: The possibilities for creating new forums on here

I really believe that Andrew is right. I would not like any of my threads removed or edited by a moderator. I have never heard of this happening on any other photography forum (except for posts on religion or politics where such posts are banned) and my wife posts on craft forums and has no experien...
by vanman
Mon Aug 15, 2011 10:17 am Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Boxes for lenses
Replies: 15
Views: 8384

Re: Boxes for lenses

All the plastic boxes that I store my lenses in came either from supermarkets or Staples. I use three different sizes of lens panels so I need a variety of boxes.
Vanman.
by vanman
Mon Aug 15, 2011 9:07 am Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Air bulb suggestions
Replies: 12
Views: 6603

Re: Air bulb suggestions

Hi Charles,
If you visit your local branch of Wickes and head for the plumbing department you might find an "additive injector" pack. It has a rubber bulb, a length of tubing and some bits that are only of any use to plumbers. It works on a Packard.
Vanman.
by vanman
Thu Jul 28, 2011 7:20 am Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Wet/Dry plate cameras
Replies: 5
Views: 2538

Re: FS: Wet/Dry plate cameras

I would like to endorse Amdrew as a reputable seller. I've bought one camera and a couple of wonderful old lenses from him in the past and the service and packaging have been superb. I've met him as well and found him to be very informative about the stuff that he occasionally sells.
Vanman.
by vanman
Wed Jul 27, 2011 6:05 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ground glass
Replies: 10
Views: 5765

Re: Ground glass

Changing the subject slightly are you the same Charles Twist who claimed that you "and a handful of others" set up this forum because "there was no real online communal force for large-format camera users"? If this is a misquote are you going to demand an apology from AmateurPhotographer? If not has...