Recent content by horrocks

Ah, 70th anniversary. There was a boatload of veterans for the 75th, but time and tide (and covid) have taken their toll now - it is the 80th this year, and there are very few left.

He serviced (beautifully) an FE2 for me recently. In a long telephone conversation I formed a firm impression that he will continue at a reduced level after Newton Ellis shuts its doors.

On the way to Normandy for D-Day 75 in 2019?

I've just received a serviced camera back from Newton Ellis. The owner indicated to me that he intends to continue to service cameras, though it won't be from the current address, and will be presumably on a reduced scale.

I've got a colour M605, but I still couldn't really make it work with the filters in the head. I think it would drive you half mad.

You'll need the holder, and not all the s/h kits come with it. The filters will be no use to you without it. I highly recommend that you try to pick one up. The problem is that you'll become discouraged if you don't spend that money. If you then decide that the darkroom isn't for you, the kit...

I saw this on instagram t'other day, David. The light is lovely.

You'll find it so much easier to get a set of below the lens multigrade filters. I've been through the same journey quite recently.

Nikon FE2/HP5/Perceptol/Coolscan 9000ED This was the last frame on my FE2 before it unexpectedly became unwell, and subsequently required treatment at the Newton Ellis clinic.

Uffington, Huawei P20 Mono

How to rugby tackle a brace of Border 'Froggie' Leicesters.

Thank you, Marino, that's very kind and much appreciated. Scanned on a Coolscan 9000.

Nikon F3/Nikkor 35mm f2.8 (I think)/HP5@400/Perceptol