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Nikkor F 28mm f2.8

The Nikon range of F lenses came about with the release of the original Nikon F in 1959. My F 28mm is the AI-S version first released in August 1981. I can work this out for two reasons. 1) The smallest aperture is marked orange on both the actual aperture scale and “Nikon’s Aperture DirectContinue reading “Nikkor F 28mm f2.8”

Ilford Delta 100

I’ve just treated myself to a present! I got results that I really liked from Ilford Delta 100 developed in FX55. I’m coming to the end of my long roll of FP4 movie film, as I write this, I have 7 rolls left, so I thought I’d use Delta for a bit. If I’m honest,Continue reading “Ilford Delta 100”

A few more from the fair

Post before last I shared some photo’s made with my Nikon F3 at the Dorset Spring Fair – here are a few more that I like. The lens of choice was slightly un-usual for me, the Nikkor 35-105mm. The film of choice my usual go-to Ilford FP4+.

Kodak 2D- It’s back!

For those of you who have been reading this blog for a while may remember I have slowly been having a go at restoring a Kodak 2D from 1947. This, or indeed anything like it, is nothing I’ve ever attempted before. Progress was tentative, but I gained a bit of experience as I went along.Continue reading “Kodak 2D- It’s back!”

Dorset Spring Fair

Back during the first May bank holiday I went to the Dorset Spring Fair. I’d not been to this event before, so wasn’t sure what to expect. In the event there was a bit of everything. There was a food tent with mostly Dorset food. There was a craft tent, some food stalls, a carContinue reading “Dorset Spring Fair”

Canonete (1961)

On paper the Canonete should be a wonderful camera. The main attraction of course is a 45mm f1.9 lens. The sleek top plate, a nice viewfinder, and a selenium cell meter around the lens that therefore compensated for filter factor exposure as it too would be looking through the filter – all good stuff. InContinue reading “Canonete (1961)”

Slop Bog #2

Slop Bog is perhaps not the most attractive or enticing title to grab a passing visitor. It is however a little local nature reserve that is protecting a small area of bog, where I have personally seen birds, deer, snakes and many varieties of insect. I enjoyed myself at the larger, and slightly further awayContinue reading “Slop Bog #2”

Olympus OM1n (1979)

My old Olympus OM1n is battered. I’ve had it for over 30 years. In that time it’s been used, thrown in the bottom of a film making bag, it’s been bumped around in most types of transport including small planes, helicopters without doors on, trains, and coaches. It’s been up mountains, below sea level, inContinue reading “Olympus OM1n (1979)”

Hasselblad Hike

After completing a Takumar Trek, I thought I’d try a Hasselblad Hike. Of course one of the joys and benefits of having such a collection of cameras is that one can choose the ideal tool for the job. Being a little out of shape, taking a longish walk, the obvious choice is the heaviest cameraContinue reading “Hasselblad Hike”

Notes from a darkroom!

Mini up-date of various “stuff”: I found an old darkroom blue spirit thermometer where the liquid had become separated, most likely from being laid flat. I consulted You Tube, which suggested heating it to combine the liquid again and then letting it cool. I tried this and blew the end off! It’s amazing how farContinue reading “Notes from a darkroom!”