mobirobo1 Posted February 10, 2013 Share #1 Posted February 10, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi Film folks, just wanted to let you know that thanks to this forum and your threads/discussions I am back to B&W film again. Yesterday I bought an M6 black plus a 50mm Summilux. (after having sold my M4-2, M3 plus 35 summilux 50mm and 90 mmSummicron 10 years ago) Film and processing chemicals have been ordered on the internet. I am currently scanning my 30 year old B&W negatives with a Coolscan V and some of them I put on Flickr. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mobirobo1/ Enjoying fotography again... Rolf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted February 10, 2013 Posted February 10, 2013 Hi mobirobo1, Take a look here FIlm again. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
andym911 Posted February 10, 2013 Share #2 Posted February 10, 2013 rolf welcome back :-) do post a few when you're ready...film is just a wonderful medium. andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobirobo1 Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted February 10, 2013 Andy, Just realized that the link to my photostream on flickr does not work correctly. This worls better: www.flickr.com/photos/mobirobo1/ You will see what is film an what not. Rolf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted February 10, 2013 Share #4 Posted February 10, 2013 Welcome to the forum & welcome back to 'real' photography. There's nothing quite like the thrill of pulling a freshly developed roll of film out of the tank and looking at the wet negs. Compared to digital workflow it's refreshingly simple too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobirobo1 Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted February 10, 2013 Hi James, Yes you are right, the only thing I am still debating is if I want to set up my old trusty Focomat IIC and take up printing again as well.... That will have to be in the bathroom I guess... Rolf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted February 10, 2013 Share #6 Posted February 10, 2013 I keep thinking the same re. printing but I sold all my gear years ago. I lost my space and if I'm honest, the inclination. But my bathroom would easily adapt to being a darkroom.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPerson Posted February 10, 2013 Share #7 Posted February 10, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi James, Yes you are right, the only thing I am still debating is if I want to set up my old trusty Focomat IIC and take up printing again as well.... That will have to be in the bathroom I guess... Rolf That will be the next step on the slippery slope. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobirobo1 Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share #8 Posted February 10, 2013 That will be the next step on the slippery slope. Hello Mperson, And you are down at the bottom of that slippery slope already? Think about it, the smell.. the itchy skin on your hands thanks to the stopbath only because you lost the pincers..... and then the red light..... Rolf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted February 11, 2013 Share #9 Posted February 11, 2013 Today I spent all day re-instating my darkroom. I'm ordering some TRI-X and D76 and going to add film back to my way of working. Like many here it was what I was brought up on and I really miss the look of TRI-X, it suits my subjects really well so can't wait to get started. Which Tri-X? Seriously, it has changed through the years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobirobo1 Posted February 12, 2013 Author Share #10 Posted February 12, 2013 Which Tri-X? Seriously, it has changed through the years. Hey pico, I have ordered these here; Kodak TRI-X 400, 135/36 - Schwarzweiss - Filme. I recognize the little box, and the smell when I take them out of the plastic container. If D76 works as I was used to on this version, I will find out I guess. You sound like you have secret knowledge to share? Rolf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted February 12, 2013 Share #11 Posted February 12, 2013 Hey pico, I have ordered these here; Kodak TRI-X 400, 135/36 - Schwarzweiss - Filme. I recognize the little box, and the smell when I take them out of the plastic container. If D76 works as I was used to on this version, I will find out I guess. You sound like you have secret knowledge to share? Rolf D-76 or ID-11 @1:2 has been my standard for Tri-X for thirty-something years. One tip: mix/make the stock solution at least 12 hours before you use it. For medium format and especially large format I use other developers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalArts 99 Posted February 13, 2013 Share #12 Posted February 13, 2013 Which Tri-X? Seriously, it has changed through the years. Hey pico, I have ordered these here; Kodak TRI-X 400, 135/36 - Schwarzweiss - Filme. I recognize the little box, and the smell when I take them out of the plastic container. However the original emulsion smelled like regular Udon soup. Then it smelled more like Udon with red miso. But the current emulsion smells like Soba noodles. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/197979-film-again/?do=findComment&comment=2241728'>More sharing options...
Susie Posted February 13, 2013 Share #13 Posted February 13, 2013 Hi James, The only thing I am still debating is if I want to set up my old trusty Focomat IIC and take up printing again as well.... That will have to be in the bathroom I guess... Rolf You must have quite a bathroom if you can fit a IIc in there! Susie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPerson Posted February 13, 2013 Share #14 Posted February 13, 2013 However the original emulsion smelled like regular Udon soup. Then it smelled more like Udon with red miso. But the current emulsion smells like Soba noodles. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobirobo1 Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share #15 Posted February 13, 2013 You must have quite a bathroom if you can fit a IIc in there! Susie We have two bathrooms And (don't laugh) one of them would indeed be large enough.. problem is the dust! I have to find another option. Rolf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobirobo1 Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share #16 Posted February 13, 2013 D-76 or ID-11 @1:2 has been my standard for Tri-X for thirty-something years. One tip: mix/make the stock solution at least 12 hours before you use it. For medium format and especially large format I use other developers. Yep, I have used D-76 and Tri-X from beginning eighties up to 2008 when I was misslead and thought that B+W was going to dissapear and I was told that I was turning into a grumpy old man that did not want to let go of the past.... I know better now Thanks for the tip! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobirobo1 Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share #17 Posted February 13, 2013 However the original emulsion smelled like regular Udon soup. Then it smelled more like Udon with red miso. But the current emulsion smells like Soba noodles. You made my day Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bateleur Posted February 14, 2013 Share #18 Posted February 14, 2013 Yep, I have used D-76 and Tri-X from beginning eighties up to 2008 when I was misslead and thought that B+W was going to dissapear and I was told that I was turning into a grumpy old man that did not want to let go of the past....I know better now Thanks for the tip! I was told that too ... but I turned into a happy old man who kept the embrace :-) Good luck Charles Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
honcho Posted February 23, 2013 Share #19 Posted February 23, 2013 Mixed formats shot in the Peak District over three days earlier this month and some personal 35mm. Typical of my average monthly quota of film, although much less RVP 50 than usual. Each to their own but wild horses wouldn't drag me back into a darkroom! Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/197979-film-again/?do=findComment&comment=2251142'>More sharing options...
Keith (M) Posted February 23, 2013 Share #20 Posted February 23, 2013 ^^^ Blimey! PS - just changed my B+W magazine subscription to the iPad one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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