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by gari
Sat Jul 29, 2006 8:54 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: Critique
Topic: Bluebells Forest at Newmillar Dam, Wakefield
Replies: 7
Views: 5938

link to the image not working for me. is it me and my mac?!
by gari
Tue Jul 25, 2006 7:48 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: film cleaner/mounting fluid
Replies: 2
Views: 4744

Thanks for the reply, I sourced some pec12 and have got a wetmount kit on the way from Canada. another week should see it here and I can see what all the fuss is about!!
regards
Gari
by gari
Sat Jul 08, 2006 7:29 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favourite LF Photographers
Replies: 12
Views: 8846

I am game, funny, I thought a project emulating some classics would be fun, alot of travelling though eh!!
Gari
by gari
Wed Jul 05, 2006 11:37 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SCANNING IMAGES
Replies: 6
Views: 5311

I have just purchased a Canon 9950f, pretty nice scanner out of the box and includes silverfast SE. I scan mainly 5x4 and can scan quite easily to print to 16x20. I have just ordered a wetmount kit for it to try to improve saturation and resolution. I got mine from warehouse express fpr less than £3...
by gari
Mon Jul 03, 2006 10:51 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UNDER EXPOSURE WITH EXTENSION
Replies: 11
Views: 7076

I have one of these and I find it works great, nice price too!!
Gari
by gari
Mon Jun 26, 2006 11:18 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: E6 Processing
Replies: 22
Views: 11496

Hey Tim, about 30 mins for process bath1 to stabalizer, but the bath needs time to get up to temp. I normally turn the Jobo on and then do the domestic stuff till I am ready to go. Water fine here, no problems as we have quite soft water, I have a hill supply so I don't need to worry about chemicals...
by gari
Mon Jun 26, 2006 10:52 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: E6 Processing
Replies: 22
Views: 11496

I have the same issues re sending film in the post, I had some film away for along time with no communication etc, thought it was lost but the processor had been away for a few weeks and didn't answer his emails or phone messages. I got them back but it scared the heck out of me... I am so far away ...
by gari
Fri Jun 23, 2006 9:21 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: looking for an entry level LF camera kit
Replies: 10
Views: 7497

I have tried to email but I can't get the link to work, not sure uploading images to the forum is the thing to do, not to mention I am not sure how to do it!!
my email is garibeet@btinternet.com. send me a mail and I shall send images by return.
Gari
by gari
Thu Jun 22, 2006 10:07 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: looking for an entry level LF camera kit
Replies: 10
Views: 7497

Hi Richie, I just went outside to get some pics as the light in my place is pretty crap, got savaged by midges, I shall take some pics and post later if I can find my digicam! I have had a dig and found a graphmatic 6 sheet filmholder and a westonV meter, not great but it works. Not sure what the po...
by gari
Thu Jun 22, 2006 10:01 am Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: looking for an entry level LF camera kit
Replies: 10
Views: 7497

Hi Richie, I have a crowm graphic that I am toying with moving on, it has a couple of lenses,90 &135 plus a spare board, Polaroid pack film back and I can put some film holders in to get you going, maybe even a lightmeter. If you are interested PM me and I can let you know exactly what I have, pics ...
by gari
Thu Jun 22, 2006 9:53 am Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favourite LF Photographers
Replies: 12
Views: 8846

My vision and approach is shifting from a saturated velvia look to something more subtle/subdued, less contrasty. The photographers that exemplify what I aspire to are
Paul Wakefield
Andrew Nadolski
Jim Collum

Gari(thats me signing not adding myself to the list!)
by gari
Thu Jun 22, 2006 9:44 am Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: film cleaner/mounting fluid
Replies: 2
Views: 4744

film cleaner/mounting fluid

I have been reading a thread on the LF Forum re film cleaner and mounting fluids and some of them seem to infer that it is possible to wet mount on flat beds. Any one do this, have any ideas or comments and/or know where to get the materials in the UK? I could really do with the cleaning fluid as I ...
by gari
Sun Jun 18, 2006 8:11 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: Meeting up
Topic: Scotland in October
Replies: 38
Views: 29829

Hi folks, I would like to register an interest in the Autumn workshop also, has a venue been decided or is it still Scotland for now? I am keen to get out with other LF users as being a relative newbie to LF I have never been out in the field with anyone else nor in fact seen another LF camera other...
by gari
Wed Jun 14, 2006 12:33 am Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: Locations
Topic: Isle of Mull
Replies: 8
Views: 15197

Hi Marc, August is probably the worst time to come to Mull photo-wise, the sun gets very high,very quickly and can be very harsh throughout the day. The accom situation is pretty sketchy also with most places very over subscribed. September is a good time however, alittle quieter and better light. L...
by gari
Tue Jun 13, 2006 2:04 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: Meeting up
Topic: Autumn Workshop - Scotland ... but where exactly?
Replies: 11
Views: 9041

workshop

Hi guys, found this thread while checking out the site. I am interested in a workshop in Scotland and in fact live on Mull so if anyone wants info or some input with logistics if you come this way I would be more than happy to stump up, I would be keen to be involved with a workshop if it goes elsew...