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 04/25/2014 01:38:54 PM · #26
I'm in, sign me up please. I'm shooting 6 x 6 (10 per roll, Mamiya 7ii, 43mm) and 6 x 4 (12 per roll, Mamiya 645AFD, 85mm) medium format 120. That means 22 shots. Using fuji NPC 160 exp 2003 in the 7ii & fuji NHGII 800 exp 2002 in the AFD. Might have to push the iso to compensate for the age though & have the lab dev because it is colour, but I'll scan it. May as well try a few multiple exposures to add some mystery.
 04/25/2014 03:27:50 PM · #27
I'd like to be in, but I need some help.

I have some 120 Ilford Delta 100; so can do one 12 exp roll each for these:


But I have NO chemicals left (I do still have developing tank, change bag, etc). I live in the bush now and can't get new chemicals. Can anyone tell me what household substances I can use to develop & fix the Delta 100?
P.S. I do have a suitable scanner.
 04/25/2014 03:50:50 PM · #28
Originally posted by ubique:
I live in the bush now and can't get new chemicals. Can anyone tell me what household substances I can use to develop & fix the Delta 100?

I don't think it will really help with your current problem, but you might like this article.
 04/25/2014 04:10:48 PM · #29
so this would be a PCHallenge, not a DPChallenge
 04/25/2014 05:25:23 PM · #30
Originally posted by ubique:
I'd like to be in, but I need some help.

I have some 120 Ilford Delta 100; so can do one 12 exp roll each for these:


But I have NO chemicals left (I do still have developing tank, change bag, etc). I live in the bush now and can't get new chemicals. Can anyone tell me what household substances I can use to develop & fix the Delta 100?
P.S. I do have a suitable scanner.


Paul- Here is a flickr thread with some very interesting fixer info. I will have to give it a try. https://www.flickr.com/groups/33051635@N00/discuss/72157629579068351/
For developer- Caffenol, but you will need instant coffee, washing soda (not baking soda) and vitamin C. Crushed vitamin C tablets work. Of course I have used red wine, vitamin C and washing soda too. If you don't have coffee and wine in the bush I feel sorry for you.

I could also mail you a couple of packets of developer and fixer if the pony express delivers to the African Bush. Just say the word.

Message edited by author 2014-04-26 08:12:39.
 04/26/2014 08:31:31 PM · #31
Okay we're off to the races.

In so far … Let's see 'em.

Enlightened
cynthiann
bvy
tph1
LN13 Maybe?
Ann
daisydavid
ray_mefarso

Message edited by author 2014-04-28 22:04:30.
 04/26/2014 09:51:13 PM · #32
Originally posted by bvy:
Originally posted by Ann:
I'm in. Shooting film, if I can figure out how my spiffy new Yashica Mat works. It has 3 dials, a button, a crank, and 2 lenses. How hard can this be?

Not hard once you figure it out. It's actually kind of fun to operate. My main problem with it is that it's like carrying a brick around. I pulled mine out yesterday (it's a warm weather camera for my purposes) only to find that the battery was dead.

PM me if you need help with it. It takes gaspworthy pictures...


Shot and developed a roll today. First roll I've developed myself since the 80's....waiting for it to dry so I can scan...

The biggest problem I have is the waist level viewfinder reversing everything from right to left. Trying to hold the camera square with the world and aim it at something is....interesting.

I don't have a battery for it either, but from what I hear, the light meter is *almost* as good as just guessing. I did a mix of sunny 16 and using my RX100 as a light meter. Looking at the roll hanging in the bathroom, it looks like I got pretty good density on 11 of the 12 shots. The 12th is a blurry grey mess.
 04/27/2014 01:51:32 AM · #33
So, in this side challenge, some are literally shooting film, and some are simulating doing that by respecting the restrictions of film cameras? I'm interested whichever way, but if I shoot film I have to get it developed commercially.
 04/27/2014 02:26:12 AM · #34
I'd like to play please. By happy coincidence I picked up a (very cheap) Canon eos1e 35mm last week and loaded a roll of tri-x yesterday. I guess there's no imminent time limit to the challenge? I need to get all the developing gear. And a scanner. Gulp!
 04/27/2014 11:07:23 AM · #35
You can definitely use commercial processing and commercial scanning if you want.

Before you buy a scanner, consider this article, though. It seems that a lot of people (not just this guy) are getting better results using their DSLR as a scanner than from using scanners, which makes sense when you think about how good DSLR's have gotten and how scanner technology hasn't changed much in recent years.

Other articles are just putting the film between two pieces of glass in front of a flash. I'm stuck at home next weekend, so I'm planning on experimenting.
 04/27/2014 11:43:23 AM · #36
I hope to shoot a roll on my point and shoot, maybe some double exposures. After which I will wuss off to the local camery for development and scanning.
 04/28/2014 10:04:07 PM · #37
Originally posted by ray_mefarso:
I'd like to play please. By happy coincidence I picked up a (very cheap) Canon eos1e 35mm last week and loaded a roll of tri-x yesterday. I guess there's no imminent time limit to the challenge? I need to get all the developing gear. And a scanner. Gulp!


You're in!
 04/28/2014 10:52:20 PM · #38
Things are going to be slowing down a bit for me with summer coming on. I would like to shoot a roll of film with an old rangefinder camera that came from a thrift shop, just to see if it works, and if I can revive my film shooting skills. I don't even remember what brand the camera is.
I can get the film printed locally, and copy it with my DSLR for the uploads.
04/28/2014 11:01:57 PM · #39
Originally posted by ubique:
I'd like to be in, but I need some help.

I have some 120 Ilford Delta 100; so can do one 12 exp roll each for these:


But I have NO chemicals left (I do still have developing tank, change bag, etc). I live in the bush now and can't get new chemicals. Can anyone tell me what household substances I can use to develop & fix the Delta 100?
P.S. I do have a suitable scanner.


Caffenol is what you need to perk up your developing. Yes you can develop film in readily available chemicals and coffee.

The Caffenol Cookbook
 04/29/2014 10:04:59 AM · #40
And here's a guy using table salt as a fixer.
 04/30/2014 11:16:49 AM · #41
Originally posted by Ann:

I don't have a battery for it either, but from what I hear, the light meter is *almost* as good as just guessing. I did a mix of sunny 16 and using my RX100 as a light meter.


If you have an iPhone, I just found a pretty cool app, Pocket Light Meter, from nuwaste studios. Free.
 05/02/2014 10:42:16 PM · #42
I'll kick things off. Maybe not my final entry, but the first roll that I'm not embarrassed to show anyone.

05/26/2014 06:22:15 PM · #43
Everyone else has given up?

After 10 rolls, I'm finally starting to get the hang of this film thing.

05/26/2014 06:53:51 PM · #44
I haven't given up. It still rattles around in the back of my mind, and I have some film in my Amazon cart.
 05/27/2014 03:23:33 AM · #45
I've found some exposed e chrome (Kodak) and it's E2 process. Does anyone know anything about that process, or what might develop the images. I sort of doubt a commercial lab would touch it.
It was found with a big batch of slides that were developed around 1960. I used to develop B&W, and still have a tank and spool, plus just maybe some developer and fixer for that. The developer is probably Dektol.
Seeing if there are any latent images on the film would be pretty interesting.
 05/27/2014 07:52:34 AM · #46
Originally posted by MelonMusketeer:
I've found some exposed e chrome (Kodak) and it's E2 process. Does anyone know anything about that process, or what might develop the images. I sort of doubt a commercial lab would touch it.
It was found with a big batch of slides that were developed around 1960. I used to develop B&W, and still have a tank and spool, plus just maybe some developer and fixer for that. The developer is probably Dektol.
Seeing if there are any latent images on the film would be pretty interesting.

E-2 is the older chrome process that runs at a lower temperature. There are a few specialty labs that will touch it (Rocky Mountain Film Lab, Film Rescue) but it would be expensive with no guarantees.

Best bet would be to develop it as black and white (with some caveats). If you want to send me the film, I'd be happy to purchase the chemicals and see what comes of it.
 05/27/2014 08:15:14 AM · #47
I still have a Pentax K1000 kicking around somewhere. Don't mind grabbing a roll of cheap film (is there such a thing?) and having fun. Mind, don't know how long developing would take...so may just go the easy route and shoot digital but with film restrictions as outlined.
 05/27/2014 01:56:03 PM · #48
Depending on where you live, color developing can be had quickly. Here, in our small town, Wallgreen's and CVC pharmacies still do color, and the Kodak C41 B&W, in an hour or two. Both will also scan to CD for not much extra.

I've started doing traditional B&W film at home. If you don't like chemicals, you can use coffee, washing soda, and Vitamin C. Google Caffenol, for info.
05/27/2014 03:34:15 PM · #49
Originally posted by snaffles:
I still have a Pentax K1000 kicking around somewhere. Don't mind grabbing a roll of cheap film (is there such a thing?) and having fun. Mind, don't know how long developing would take...so may just go the easy route and shoot digital but with film restrictions as outlined.

I'll happily send you some film if it means you won't play the "digital is easier" card. I'll develop it for you too.
 05/27/2014 08:38:19 PM · #50
Originally posted by bvy:
Originally posted by snaffles:
I still have a Pentax K1000 kicking around somewhere. Don't mind grabbing a roll of cheap film (is there such a thing?) and having fun. Mind, don't know how long developing would take...so may just go the easy route and shoot digital but with film restrictions as outlined.

I'll happily send you some film if it means you won't play the "digital is easier" card. I'll develop it for you too.


Cool! If this challenge does go through (and hopefully it will have a slightly longer shooting time to allow for purists to actually shoot and develop) then we'll have to exchange PMs. Thanks much!
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