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YOU are the best :)

its so nice isn't it!! I need to get more of it :) and yeah definitely want to check that out!

:) i need to get back and do another printing session! its addictive!

YOU GOT THIS!!! GLAD YOU ENJOYED IT, LET ME KNOW HOW IT GOES 😀 😊 👍

two amazing stories!! love it. Also really love the idea of a suitcase enlarger that comes with a base. Where did he get one from?

cool! thanks for coming over! that sounds awesome and let me know when you release your first video, I look forward to it!

Glad you enjoyed watching! I've got 3 dev videos coming in 2024 👍 thanks!

My son and I just developed our first 2 films - thanks for your inspiration. @@Eclectachrome

@@GideonSmit yay!! How did it go?

@@Eclectachrome we got photos! Isn't that just the most amazing feeling? We didn't have good success with scanning so far, but I'm happy with it. The 2 films will go to the lab to be scanned properly.

@GideonSmit woo!! It's totally magical ✨️ yeah scanning can be tough, I usually prefer lab scans to my own lol but hope you like them when you get them back!

Thanks so much!

@@Eclectachrome of course!

Please do! and thanks for watching!

Thanks for the tip!

thanks! It depends on what system you have, septic is not okay to put anything down, and 'safe' is a relative term, I try to stay on the least concentrated side of things as possible. I'd love to try semistand dev though so thanks for the tip there :)

@@Eclectachrome used developer is fine for septic systems, as well. There’s nothing in 510-Pyro that can harm a septic system. You don’t want to pour used fixer down there, though.

@@jdefritter oh fab, do you have a source/research on how the 510 ingredients are safe for septic after usage with film? I collect these kinds of resources!

​@@EclectachromeI already did the research, Molly 😉 I can send you my notes

@@jameslane3846 oh fab, thanks James!

aw thank you!

I have! His channel is one of my favorites when it comes to that, developing and printing and such :)

thanks! and great point about the yellow filter, although I need to find ones that will fit the TLR. or just hold it over it perhaps!

My Mamiya TLR takes a 46mm but I have a set of 49mm filters I use on other cameras. So I use a 46mm to 49mm adapter ring to fit the filters to the Mamiya that way I only buy one set of filters for both cameras.

aw thanks so much! I don't think I should get too much credit lol I would have struggled more with enlargers like the Besseler that I used before but the Intrepid one has a contrast dial built in so that helped! I would love to sell more hand made darkroom prints, need to make more first though :) maybe coming soon??

@@Eclectachrome -- I did enjoy watching the whole process (shoot/dev/print) -- so maybe you can capture that again for unusual films that you test out -- or when different techniques are required. Although the syringe and gloves got me nervous (doctor's office!!!)! I enjoy watching the channel 'Shoot Film Like A Boss' where he goes through the developing and printing process as well -- showing that printing especially is an art in itself....

@aengusmacnaughton1375 I love watching his dev and printing videos, want to do more! Hahaha yeah the syringe and gloves IS a bit sketch, they are medical gloves lol

@@Eclectachrome -- Haha -- yeah, the one thing that you don't want to hear in a dark room is, "Relax, this won't hurt a bit...." 😂

@@aengusmacnaughton1375 😆😆😆

absolutely! I can't imagine trying to do it without one! I'd make such a mess lol

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Thanks!!

sounds good! will add more in the future :) and yeah Splott is one I haven't done yet for my tour around Cardiff but planning to photograph there this autumn :)

thanks!! I don't think the practice ever ends with art or photography! but that's the fun :)

awesome! let me know how you like it! I also use an alkaline fixer with it, but actually Zone Imaging now has a fixer to go with it as well :) haha the magic never ends, every time I feel that euphoria pulling the negs out or seeing prints, it's awesome!

Thanks Matt!! It's definitely nice to have something to do that's hands on but also keeping it simple! You'd make some great videos developing at home if you did it again 🏡 😊

😁😁 do ittttttttttttt!!!

Thanks!! I enjoy both both watching and making so thanks for letting me know too!

oh sounds like an interesting shoot/dev combo! Ah I didn't realize that, hmmm haha also love the phrase mashup :) I haven't used the not-pro version but might have a google about it now! Being into large format as a business, maybe CatLabs is currently working on bringing the Pro to sheet?

With 510 Pyro, your stop bath should be only water.

@@GeorgiosKalaydjian That would be a good reason. Thanks for the info.

I actually do this with developers that say you need an acid or non-water stop bath! it saves on chemicals and yes then you can neutralize the developer afterwards so good shout :) As Georgios mentioned below 510pyro says to use a water bath so no need for vinegar. Thanks so much for watching and leaving me a comment!

awww thanks so much Steve!! really glad you enjoyed it. And sounds like you'd pick it back up easier than you think :) At the moment, I've used the kentmere papers and I do have some Ilford multigrade RC but want to use that sparingly until I get better!

@@Eclectachrome back in the day, all those years ago!!! I was fortunate to have a very experienced freelance local press photographer as a near neighbour. He taught me a lot of skills and tips from his many years of shooting black and white film and needing prints quickly. He introduced me to the ‘new’ Multi Grade papers!! And lots of hand dodging under the enlarger image!!

@SteveMorton how cool you had a mentor! I haven't gotten much into dodging and burning, that's the next step! What film were you shooting then to print with?

yessss :)

aha! good eyes! I got this one from Zone Imaging, you can order one that comes with their 510 Pyro as well. I'm sure they can be found in other places but that's where I got mine :)

Haha amazing, thank you!!

Thanks!! Yeah the film is great! Me too! I always thought of color as more complicated but also never dug into it so maybe I should

thanks Ted! Darkroom as in printing or developing or all of it? The good thing is, it's not going anywhere anytime soon so always there when you are ready :)

Printing

Thank you!! Ah yes, that's a good idea!

hehehe yeah love a DIY solution. but hey, welcome! thanks for watching and commenting. Be nosey all you like - I got the Ilford Portable Darkroom tent and that's what I'm using in the video but I found out that it's not going to work for me. the poles are weak so I accidently bent one a little lol And there are pinholes of light in the fabric so while they didn't seem to affect the prints, they should be patched up! Overall, I would half recommend it as an indoor solution only if you have a lot of space and high ceilings. Plus you'll need ventilation tubes and probably an extractor fan too! I'm going back to processing in my bathroom as that's a better solution for me atm :) Happy to answer anything more specifically about the portable darkroom from ilford! Something else I tried for my bathroom is blackout fabric from amazon and I put some velcro around the edges to stick it to door and window frames. (sorry for the novel response lol)

@@EclectachromeThanks for the reply (novel & all). I'd heard of the tent but thought it was a bit pricey so I'll probably just persevere with harvesting fabric from black-out bands and attaching it to my windows with magnet strips. As I'm being nosey anyway, can I ask about your copy stand. Is it a super pricey one or something more mid range. I have the Intrepid enlarger too so I need to find a way to mount it so am looking for one that will take the weight of that unit.

@mrsmscuriositycabinet6925 the magnet strips sound great! I went for the cheapest one I could find, on ebay for 50 gbp, it's basic but works fine! CS 500 Medium Copy Stand Rostrum 50 CM Max Height Quick Release UK Stock on eBay! www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171678237315?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=HeVHsaNmSye&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=s3insleqtco&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=EMAIL

@@Eclectachrome Sorry, I missed your reply on this all those months ago. I wasn't being rude. Thanks for the recommendation. I've been faffing around with a tripod but really need to up my game with an affordable copy stand.

@mrsmscuriositycabinet6925 no worries at all!

hey! thank you! I got the Ilford Portable Darkroom Tent and put my desk in there (which is just a cheap foldable table from Amazon) but I realized that the set up didn't really work, plus I accidently bent one of the poles - that thing is hard to setup lol So I'm going back to my bathroom which doesn't have windows, just one door and going to hang some blackout fabric over the door frame. Also, love that you noticed the guitar! I'm not sure which it is, have to check with Mike :)

It says Burns London, Bison Series if that means anything to you? lol

I've got Nitrile medical examination gloves on! haha thanks for the tip about the gloves, definitely a good point to consider for anyone looking at what type of gloves to get! thanks so much for watching :)

I got the light table off Amazon and the copy stand off ebay! Light Table: www.amazon.co.uk/Light-Drawing-Adjustable-Brightness-Tracing/dp/B07GPRGKPY/ref=sr_1_6?crid=1YDV894A4AFXZ&keywords=light+table&qid=1692902455&sprefix=light+table%2Caps%2C84&sr=8-6

This was the cheapest copy stand I could find but its holding up ok! www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171678237315

thanks for watching! I haven't seen that actually, are your negatives better if you mix and use straight away?

That is my next test. I could also call them and see if that is a thing. I could guess that maybe it is not shelf stable at working solution.

@OmaMspDenSan Yeah could ask, I'd be surprised if a couple hours changed so would be interesting to know!

Hi ​@@OmaMspDenSan, this is the director of Zone Imaging - no, it does not have a long shelf life once mixed with water. Ideally it should be used as soon as you can once you have mixed it with water but it can still survive up to 1 hour just fine

absolutely! :)

Aw you can do it if you want to, baby steps! But something like the cinestill monobath is great cuz it's just one step.

@@Eclectachrome maybe I will give it a go, thank you dear!

@MJohnson-qp9he anytime you need a personal cheerleader just let me know 😊

@@Eclectachrome ❤

It’s not as hard as you think. I have been developing my own film for 30 years. I started as a teenager. If doofus teenager me could do it, you could do it with your hands tied behind your back. There is a great phone app for the Massive Development Chart that can really help with the timing of everything. Wish I had it when I was a teenager. Much better than the kitchen timer I used for years

I've heard both ways, pre wash or not to pre wash - do you find it better for the process?

@@Eclectachrome I always pre-wash. Makes sure the tank is also at right temp - and I believe dev works quicker and more evenly on a wet film. AND it gets rid of that antihalation coating prior to dev. I've been processing films of all formats for over 60 years - it works for me. Hwyl.