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by Dave Dawson
Wed Aug 26, 2009 3:43 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fixed focus camera?
Replies: 66
Views: 44506

Fixed focus camera?

In a moment of madness I'm thinking of building a 5x4 fixed focus camera with a spare 90mm f8 Super Angulon shoved on the front and an International back on the back of what would basically be a wooden box, the depth of which would give be set to focus at infinity.

Anyone else done it?

Cheers Dave
by Dave Dawson
Tue Aug 25, 2009 7:44 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Swap Rolleiflex tlr for large format gear
Replies: 3
Views: 2141

Re: Swap Rolleiflex tlr for large format gear

Patrick Dixon wrote:Send it to Brian Micklebro and get it fixed. Rolleiflexes are great and a nice compliment to LF for those times when you want to be simple.
Has he got a link and where is he?
by Dave Dawson
Tue Aug 25, 2009 6:30 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Swap Rolleiflex tlr for large format gear
Replies: 3
Views: 2141

Swap Rolleiflex tlr for large format gear

Hi All, I know that a 6x6 Rollei isn't large format but I would rather it went to someone in the UK rather than sending it abroad. I bought this early F2.8 Xenotar a while back...It has a dent in the top lens mount that stops the aperture and shutter speed wheels and the viewing lens is a bit off ax...
by Dave Dawson
Sun Aug 16, 2009 2:36 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My first neg for years!
Replies: 8
Views: 3692

My first neg for years!

Hi All, I shot a couple of 5"x4" FP4's today at work (the subject matter was nothing exciting) AND developed them.....This is the first negs I have done in about 20 years :shock: and this has spurred me on to get the darkroom finished and do some RA-4... You never know I may come to Wales (if I'm we...
by Dave Dawson
Sat Aug 15, 2009 7:13 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nova Quad...Any good?
Replies: 1
Views: 2017

Nova Quad...Any good?

Hi All, I have a Jobo and a Printo but was wondering if anyone here uses a Nova Quad slot processor for RA-4?

Any comments appreciated. Cheers Dave
by Dave Dawson
Sat Aug 15, 2009 3:32 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Used chemicals dissposal?
Replies: 9
Views: 6186

Re: Used chemicals dissposal?

Hi Lynne, Thanks for the link but it is all b+w only....I'll have a read of the leaflet with the chemicals. I won't even ask what women do with their hair treatments :shock: Cheers Dave You should get a Health & Safety data sheet with any chemicals that you purchase which gives all the info on H&S i...
by Dave Dawson
Thu Aug 13, 2009 10:06 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Used chemicals dissposal?
Replies: 9
Views: 6186

Re: Used chemicals dissposal?

Joanna Carter wrote:Well, I have been told that such chemistry is less harmful to the sewage system than the average hair colour or perming treatments.
Am I to assume that you throw the used chemiclas down the bog then ? :D
by Dave Dawson
Thu Aug 13, 2009 8:58 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Used chemicals dissposal?
Replies: 9
Views: 6186

Used chemicals dissposal?

Hi, I am quite a long way from getting my dark room functional (that's an understatement) but I was wondering in this day and age what is the 'enviromental' thing to do with exhausted chemicals, in particular colour dev and blix?

Cheers Dave
by Dave Dawson
Thu Aug 13, 2009 8:31 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: New Members
Topic: Coming back to photography
Replies: 6
Views: 4328

Re: Coming back to photography

Thanks for the welcome all.........I forgot how long it takes to set a darkroom up and how many bits you need. Mark e Mark...When I 'get shooting' I'll be using a Sinar C but I may move up to 10x8 ! (don't ask why! :roll: ) Cheers Dave
by Dave Dawson
Wed Aug 12, 2009 4:20 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTB: Sinar or darkroom bits and peices
Replies: 1
Views: 1362

WTB: Sinar or darkroom bits and peices

Hi, Anyone in the forum got anything Sinar or good darkroom gear they are not using? I will part with pennies or may have something to swap.

Cheers Dave
by Dave Dawson
Tue Aug 11, 2009 10:08 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Forum: New Members
Topic: Coming back to photography
Replies: 6
Views: 4328

Coming back to photography

Hi All, Let me tell you a little about myself. I have been doing photography for the past 38 years or so (on and off) I suppose looking back on it the only reason I stoped doing it was that I got married and bought up kids ...How many time you herd that? I have used most semi professional and profes...