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Tuco: you are correct. It's a very simple process and most people should get it the first batch. However I had a slight light leak in my change bag. I would develop two rolls at a time and my first roll in the canister would come out with a slight cast and the second reel would come out fine. I thought It was a leak in my tank so I got a new one and tried some more but eventually figured out it was the change bag. Plus it took me a while to figure out using distilled water was key to keeping water spots off my film when it dried. I have very hard water where I live. But ya, most people should get it the first time.

Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras 06-13-2013, 12:58 PM

My Journey with film | Part 1
Posted By montman

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Congrats on the LX, I love mine! Try to track down a SA-23 focusing screen if you go with the 50 1.2.
Scanning takes some time but not to difficult with B&W. I have an industrial scanner, a Noritsu HS-1800 that I bought from a photo lab going out of business. But I hear the V700 is a great option.

Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras 06-12-2013, 07:09 PM

My Journey with film | Part 1
Posted By montman

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Thanks Ableleck: Here is high res 12x18 scan from some 35mm Tri-x 400
http://www.captivatedstudio.com/pentax/000000400019-3.jpg
It printed up very nicely, way less grain then I thought.

My main go to camera was a Pentax LX with A 50 1.2 though the ME Super was used a lot as well with the M 50 1.4, my wife used the ME Super a lot. There are a few shots from a Mamiay 645AF. Most the film is tri-x 400 with a little Neopan 100. I think I shot a wedding during that time and used some color but because I was developing every day I was mostly shoot b&w. I had a light leak in my change box which took about 8 batches of film till someone help me figure it out. Also using distilled water for the final rinse made a huge difference with the water spots.
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Roob: There is a group on Facebook called the Darkroom that really helped me with developing but the Pentax forum has been a huge help as well.

Lauren: Thanks!

Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras 06-12-2013, 03:27 PM

My Journey with film | Part 1
Posted By montman

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From my blog... The “Test Batch” | Our Journey with Film | Part 1
Jamie and I began our journey with film a little over a year ago. At the time, it was just another tool to push us as photographers. No LCD screen on the back of our camera to check if we had gotten “The Shot”, no memory cards, no instant gratification. What we found was a deeper passion for our art. We also discovered a community of other film shooters with like passion and a desire to help others learn the craft of film photography. In the coming months we hope to share part of that journey. Below is a compilation of images known to us as the “Test Batch”. We were not just content to learn how to shoot film but we also wanted to understand how to develop and take it from analog to digital. During the month of January we began our journey with black and white development. It’s a fairly easy process but due to some faulty equipment it took us a full month to get the results we wanted. Every time we stumbled, there was a plethora of people in the film community to help us troubleshoot. You will see a lot of water spots, dust, light leaks and other technical problems in this “Test Batch”. We had to shoot and develop every day for a month to get the results we wanted. Despite the dust and out of focus shots, the film we shot during this one month period has become very dear to our hearts and will give you a glimpse into our family of six.

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