FujiLove
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More dev tips:
- PET bottles are great for storing chemicals because they keep oxygen out very well. I buy Tesco's own brand fizzy water...you don't even need to wash them out! Obviously, remove the labels and mark them as poisonous if you use ex-food or drink containers.
- Ilford's film washing routine (fill and dump) is okay, but Kodak's running water technique is better. I've changed to using Jobo tanks with a hose that pushes into the top. If you're careful and use the correct flow, it actually uses less water than filling and dumping. It also requires no manual intervention, so you're free to wash up your equipment.
- Buy cheapo white plastic funnels from the kitchen department of Wilkinsons, Tesco, Sainsbury's etc. Mark them and keep separate ones for each chemical.
- PET bottles are great for storing chemicals because they keep oxygen out very well. I buy Tesco's own brand fizzy water...you don't even need to wash them out! Obviously, remove the labels and mark them as poisonous if you use ex-food or drink containers.
- Ilford's film washing routine (fill and dump) is okay, but Kodak's running water technique is better. I've changed to using Jobo tanks with a hose that pushes into the top. If you're careful and use the correct flow, it actually uses less water than filling and dumping. It also requires no manual intervention, so you're free to wash up your equipment.
- Buy cheapo white plastic funnels from the kitchen department of Wilkinsons, Tesco, Sainsbury's etc. Mark them and keep separate ones for each chemical.
tbhv55
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@Fujilove,
That's great - many thanks for taking the time to write such detailed information.
I particularly liked the beer suggestion..... I'm guessing you'd recommend only 'moderate' amounts!
That's great - many thanks for taking the time to write such detailed information.
I particularly liked the beer suggestion..... I'm guessing you'd recommend only 'moderate' amounts!
FujiLove
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@Fujilove,
That's great - many thanks for taking the time to write such detailed information.
I particularly liked the beer suggestion..... I'm guessing you'd recommend only 'moderate' amounts!
Most definitely!...fixing before development isn't much fun :bang:
tbhv55
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I can imagine! Sadly, I reckon I could probably manage to make that mistake, even without the influence of alcohol.
FujiLove
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Ektar 100
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dourbalistar
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Great photos on this thread, you all use the XA2 much better than I do.
Olympus XA2, Fujicolor Industrial 100
2017.10.08 Roll #132-001079340019.jpg by dourbalistar, on Flickr
Olympus XA2, Fujicolor Industrial 100
2017.10.08 Roll #132-001079340019.jpg by dourbalistar, on Flickr
FujiLove
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Italy | Konica Centuria 200
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Burano | Ektar 100
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Ektar 100
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FujiLove
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^^^^^ Love this
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FujiLove
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Thank you! But do you... FujiLove it?
I chose my username in honour of my old X100S which reignited my interest in photography, led me to buying a rangefinder, and ultimately drew me into shooting film again. I’m now up to my neck in wet printing, have cameras coming out of my ears, and it’s become a great passion again.
So honestly, I don’t love it THAT much.
Bloody great photo though
FujiLove
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Conversation, Chicago | XA2 | T-Max 400
FujiLove
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Turbine hall, Tate Modern
Tmax 400 | Xtol(r)
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Kodak Tmax 400 in HC-110
Kodak Tmax 400 in HC-110