I used to live quite close to Portland Bill, Dorset. The Bill, is actually the tip, where the lighthouse is located, on what is known as “The Isle of Portland” although technically it is actually connected to the mainland by Chesil Beach! The late great Jim Henson, he of Muppets fame was once involved withContinue reading “Portland Bill”
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Ektar 1000
No, not a typo, back in the 80’s Kodak released Ektar film the first time around. I always thought it strange that it was from either extreme of speed. It was available in either 25 asa or 1000 asa. I can’t say that I took much interest back then, I don’t recall ever using theContinue reading “Ektar 1000”
Single Photo – Shadows
A while ago I was generously given an Amazon voucher, and decided to use it to buy a roll of Kodak TMAX 400. It’s a film I’ve used before, but not for a long time. This is my Peace Lily, with the sun coming through the window, casting a shadow. I quite like the symmetryContinue reading “Single Photo – Shadows”
My Radioactive Spotmatic!
I have re-acquainted myself with the Pentax Spotmatic! I never actually owned one before, but I used one often in the 80’s, and when I spotted an un-loved one on eBay for just £6:99 plus a little for postage, I couldn’t resist. This is the Spotmatic F, or as it’s noted on the top plateContinue reading “My Radioactive Spotmatic!”
Kodak Retinette
I have two reference books that I look up old cameras in. One tells me that the first Retinette of 1952 was a folding camera (Focal Press “cameras of 1963”), the other “McKeown’s Cameras 1997/1998” states: Retinette cameras: A series of low priced 35mm cameras made in Germany by Kodak A.G. from 1939 to 1967.Continue reading “Kodak Retinette”
Finishing off the last roll of Fuji Acros 100
I had a few frames left on my last roll of Fuji Acros 100, in 35mm format, that was sat in the Pentax ME Super, so a visit to the local garden centre provided a subject. Nothing spectacular – although I did like the display of paper lanterns and they were already black and white!Continue reading “Finishing off the last roll of Fuji Acros 100”
Cross Processing Provia
In reducing the stock in my film fridge, and making an effort to use up odd rolls, I came across a dated roll of Fuji’s Provia 100. I’ve never cross processed before, but as it was the only roll of E6 film I had, I wasn’t about to buy a kit of chemistry for aContinue reading “Cross Processing Provia”
Ricoh KR-5
The Ricoh K5 was introduced in 1978 and was the cheapest in the, then, line up of cameras. It’s nothing special nor is it anything terrible! People who often cast their eye over cameras will see plenty that is common. There were similar cameras available from most manufacturers at the time. This one came toContinue reading “Ricoh KR-5”
Tamron SP 17mm
Back in the spring I brought a second hand Tamron SP 17mm. Originally I wanted it to use on a 16mm movie camera, and it served it’s purpose well enough. Then I thought why not simply change the mount and try it on the Pentax ME Super? So that’s what I did. There are twoContinue reading “Tamron SP 17mm”
Canon EOS 30 and Ilford Delta 400
I guess when it comes to a choice in cameras my preference might be described as being for “modern classics”. The Canon EOS 30 fits this description well. I’ll do a post on the camera sometime soon, but for now lets just say it’s one that I grab most often when I’m out for aContinue reading “Canon EOS 30 and Ilford Delta 400”
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