I’ve been asked twice recently “What is bulk film?” I thought I would write a post. If you are newish to film photography I should start by offering a brief explanation: What is bulk Film? Most bulk film is black and white 35mm film. Exactly the same stuff that can be purchased in 24’s orContinue reading “Thoughts on: Bulk Film”
Category Archives: 35mm
Four More from the Contessa
I finished off the roll of film in my Contessa with a walk around the neighbourhood. It was a nice day and I felt the need to get out and stretch my legs and move around a bit! The camera continued to perform well enough, and whilst I didn’t make and amazing images – IContinue reading “Four More from the Contessa”
Zeiss Contessa LK (1963)
Mention the word Zeiss and both camera collectors and photography enthusiasts ears prick up! Continue by saying 50mm f2.8 Tessar and you’ll have un-divided attention. Both come together in this camera, the Contessa LK, that was made only for a relatively short period – 1963-1965. I came across one recently and of course- I didn’tContinue reading “Zeiss Contessa LK (1963)”
Single Photo: The Maranatha Christian Church
People who know me will attest that I am not (any longer) a religious person. I was in my youth, and it was thought I may become a priest!! I’ll write more about that sometime. That doesn’t mean that I am not interested in religion – I am. During those years I occasionally came overContinue reading “Single Photo: The Maranatha Christian Church”
Kodachrome- Blast from the past
I opened up an old light meter today, tucked in the case under the meter was a folded piece of paper and the end of a film box for Kodachrome. Imagine a roll of process paid slide film for £3:65 !!! The English part of the info sheet doesn’t really impart great knowledge, except forContinue reading “Kodachrome- Blast from the past”
Single Photo: Roman Source
Last time I wrote about the Roman villa uncovered and preserved in Dorchester. In this “single photo” post I’ve chosen a fountain near the centre of town. It’s entirely new, but commemorates the spot “close to where” the roman well once stood. You may spot on the far left in the background the house isContinue reading “Single Photo: Roman Source”
Dorchester’s Roman House
Tucked away behind the council offices is a Roman house, described by the Dorset museum as “the only fully exposed example of its kind in the entire country”. I have no idea whether that’s true or not, but I have no reason to doubt their accuracy. The steel work, glass and roof have been addedContinue reading “Dorchester’s Roman House”
Single Photo: Old Poole
There is a walking heritage trail around Poole, known as the Cockle Trail. The image above is Market Steet. Just off to the right of the image is the Guildhall. This row of Georgian houses have been restored and cared for in recent times. To the left of the “Grain and Seed Merchants” is “TheContinue reading “Single Photo: Old Poole”
Municipal Beach Huts
The other day I was taking a stroll along Bournemouth sea front with my Olympus OM2n. Just for fun, I do this a handful of times a year. I came across a beach hut with a blue plaque. Perhaps I should explain that in the UK these are placed to mark an important occupant, buildingContinue reading “Municipal Beach Huts”
St Peter’s Church, Dorchester
While in Dorchester for the Heritage Day I also popped in to St Peter’s. It’s open all week to anyone, so no need specifically on that day, but I fancied a wander anyway. There has been a church here since 1454 but what stands today is mostly from the 15th century. At the western endContinue reading “St Peter’s Church, Dorchester”
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