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Before you ask, yes, I’ve reviewed Kodak HC-110 before, but for the sake of completeness, this is the new version of HC-110, which, depending on when you purchase your bottle, will either be listed as HC-110 or High Concentrate. The reason for the change is that Adox purchased the name “HC-110” in 2022 after Sino Promise dropped making chemistry for Kodak, and rather than let the name go, they snapped it up and used it to release a modern version of the original thick syrup HC-110. Also, for transparency, this is the second generation of the new formulation, made by Photo Systems Inc., not SinoRead More →

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What surprised me the most about this one is that there is no listed time for Delta 400 and Diafine. But not every film can respond to Diafine, which is okay. Delta 400 isn’t my personal favourite film either, but I’m working hard to find a method that gives me the results I enjoy. After getting good results with Tmax 400 and fine results with Delta 100, my hopes were high going into this to see if Delta 400 lived up to some of the things I’ve seen online! Film Specs Manufacturer: Ilford Name: Delta 400 Type: Panchromatic B&W Film Base: Acetate Film Speed: ASA-400Read More →

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Last year I hosted a CCR Anniversary photo walk and brewery tour. And the event had an excellent turnout, but it also was on a hot day- a dangerously hot day and I had to call it when we were barely halfway through the walk. Mostly because if we had gone further, it would have resulted in injury, maybe even my own. And since then, I’ve been wanting to follow the rest of the route. So it wasn’t until we were out of the heat of summer and into the fall before taking to the streets for the sequel(ish) to the anniversary walk. For thisRead More →

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If there is one focal length that is useful in almost every camera system, I have found it to be 35mm; it offers something close to what we see as humans, though slightly narrower. The biggest problem is that some lenses are ridiculously expensive. And then there’s the thing, the Miranda 35mm f/2.8 is a lens that came to me at a wonderfully low price, the cost of shipping from the US, thanks to the amazing Mike Eckman, after he took possession of a massive collection of Miranda gear. And let’s say, this lens is the perfect match for the Sensorex with a waist-level finderRead More →

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Don’t worry, this isn’t a post about new-age music. Back in August, I had the chance to tour one of Canada’s museum ships again; we don’t have many, especially here in Ontario. But it got me thinking about how important these museum ships are in bringing us closer to history. It’s all well and good to read about the naval battles of the past. But being able to walk the decks of the ships that were right in the thick of things is something else. My first experience with museum ships came way back in the 1990s on a family vacation to Hilton Head andRead More →

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I knew, I just knew that one day I would end up here with a large format camera. You could say I was influenced by the Film Photography Project and one of their hosts specifically. The Crown Graphic was one of three large-format cameras I owned and used; it was also the one that ‘fit’ my style of photography best, and the one I used the longest before I left the format. While not the largest format I used, 4×5 was the sheet film format that I used the most. If I had to lay the blame for my getting into large-format photography, I wouldRead More →

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When it comes to Tri-X, I’ve always seen this film as having a wide latitude. I have since learned that the new formulation, 400TX, first released in 2007, isn’t as good as the pre-2007 version, mainly because it has lower silver content. But when it comes to 400-speed films, Tri-X has been a long-time favourite of mine, so I figured it was time to get a full view of what the film can do and is ASA-1600 the best EI for Diafine? Film Specs Manufacturer: Kodak Name: Tri-X 400 Type: Panchromatic B&W Film Base: Acetate Film Speed: ASA-400 Formats Available: 135 (35mm) & 120 ForRead More →

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Kodak Direct Positive Panchromatic Safety Film, or Kodak DPPSF, is probably the oldest film that I have ever taken in for review. Kodak DFFPSF is one of the many motion picture films Kodak produced, originally used for duplication or special effects. This stock expired in 1957. I initially didn’t plan to run it through a review, but I decided to. What makes this review different from others is that there is no real documentation on how to develop the film other than Kodak’s specific motion picture film processes. So I thought, what if I did my usual developers but used ‘universal’ techniques for each? Well,Read More →

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I wasn’t planning to visit yet another historic community in Halton Hills, but like everything, even the best-laid plans are often hampered by Mother Nature. A major storm that whipped through southern Ontario at the start of September flooded out my original plans for the day. I needed to go somewhere else, so after a bit of hunting around my original spot and not liking the locations based on my camera choice, I stuck to something a little more local: Acton. If you grew up in the Halton region, you’ll know that there’s a bit of a feud between the communities in Halton, with ActonRead More →

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There’s something fun about getting into a new location and connecting with a trusted group who were more than happy to share the location. Of course, once it gets too well known, things can go downhill. And when something interesting turned up in Coburg, I knew I had to check it out. Suppose you were around when Sidbrook first started to get traction. In that case, you’ll immediately recognise it as the place with “that” bathtub. Harry Mason, a manager for the Coburg & Peterborough Railway (operations started in 1854, purchased by Grand Trunk in 1893 and ceased operations in 1898), purchased Lots 13 andRead More →