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    #32
    DaireQuinlan
    Registered Users Posts: 6,680 ✭✭✭DaireQuinlan


    melekalikimaka wrote: »
    have ever tried xpro? i'm considering buying a reel tank and some cheap e6 kit and giving it a stab myself... seems pretty simple, theres even 3 stage colour kits like bw.

    I've done E-6 in c-41 at home all right. Do a tag search for x-pro on my stream, I've got a few up. This is probably my favourite, Fuji 64t in C-41 :

    1248295270_9d340c80d1.jpg

    never done C-41 in E-6 chems.


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    #33
    melekalikimaka
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 10,686 Mod ✭✭✭✭melekalikimaka


    sorry thats what i meant.how many xpro rolls ya get outta a batch, i hear the slides scuzz the chems or somethin?


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    #34
    DaireQuinlan
    Registered Users Posts: 6,680 ✭✭✭DaireQuinlan


    melekalikimaka wrote: »
    sorry thats what i meant.how many xpro rolls ya get outta a batch, i hear the slides scuzz the chems or somethin?

    I do up 500ml at a time, typically when I have two rolls I want to process, because I have two tanks. I process those initial two rolls and keep the 500ml for a few weeks and use it as needed and then toss it and do up another 500ml when I need it. So far I've used up about 90% of the chemicals, so 9 batches, and out of each batch I get anywhere between 2 and 6 rolls of 35mm & 120. It all depends on what I'm using. Normally I'd do xpro with already used chems, but I don't think I ever get to the point where I'm exhausting the stuff. I could probably keep it even for longer, couple of months maybe, and re-use it loads, but I err on the side of caution, film is all I shoot so I tend to be careful.


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    #35
    FX Meister
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,217 ✭✭✭FX Meister


    Hi Daire, do you have a different scanner for your 120?


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    #36
    DaireQuinlan
    Registered Users Posts: 6,680 ✭✭✭DaireQuinlan


    FX Meister wrote: »
    Hi Daire, do you have a different scanner for your 120?

    Yep. Coolscan V for 35mm, cheapo Canonscan 8600 for my 120.


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    #37
    Slidinginfinity
    Registered Users Posts: 1,220 ✭✭✭Slidinginfinity


    Was in nutgrove today and stopped into the unicare picked up another 300 rolls of the free film. I picked it up not for myself but, to give to others.
    So, if you are in Dublin and can meet up near Stevens Green. I will gladly hand you free film.


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    #38
    rahtkennades
    Registered Users Posts: 615 ✭✭✭rahtkennades


    Slidinginfinity wrote: »
    Was in nutgrove today and stopped into the unicare picked up another 300 rolls of the free film. I picked it up not for myself but, to give to others.
    So, if you are in Dublin and can meet up near Stevens Green. I will gladly hand you free film.

    Hey Slidinginfinity,

    As usual I'm way slow on getting any of this film!

    I'll be in the city tomorrow and could meet you around Stephens' Green if you still have this? After work? I'd be interested in 4 or 5 rolls if you have lots? There'll be the price of a pint in it for the effort! (or suitable substitute).


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    #39
    Slidinginfinity
    Registered Users Posts: 1,220 ✭✭✭Slidinginfinity


    Only 5 rolls? not a problem.
    PM me contact info.


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    #40
    rahtkennades
    Registered Users Posts: 615 ✭✭✭rahtkennades


    Slidinginfinity wrote: »
    Only 5 rolls? not a problem.
    PM me contact info.

    Great! PM sent.


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    #41
    katiemaloe
    Closed Accounts Posts: 404 ✭✭katiemaloe


    landyman wrote: »
    Lads blanchardstown unicare still has about four or five boxes (100 roll boxes) of the stuff.

    I have 130 rolls in the freezer if anyone needs any in the near future, though ive no way of accepting payments :(

    Hi Landy,
    Was that recently that Unicare in Blanch had four boxes? I got 20 rolls from them a couple of weeks ago but they didn't have much more to spare. I'd love some more cos I seem to fly through film! Here is a pic I took with it on Friday.... the colours are excellent. I work in a camera shop/ photo lab and Id be hard pushed to tell that it isnt superia.


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    #42
    Tallon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,569 ✭✭✭✭Tallon


    katiemaloe wrote: »
    I work in a camera shop/ photo lab

    Any chance of a boards discount? :rolleyes:


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    #43
    katiemaloe
    Closed Accounts Posts: 404 ✭✭katiemaloe


    Tallon wrote: »
    Any chance of a boards discount? :rolleyes:

    Ill have to ask the boss. Do ya mean for printing or camera gear?


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    #44
    Tallon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,569 ✭✭✭✭Tallon


    katiemaloe wrote: »
    Ill have to ask the boss. Do ya mean for printing or camera gear?

    well mainly developing!
    But if camera gear could be added, i wouldn't be sad :)


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    #45
    katiemaloe
    Closed Accounts Posts: 404 ✭✭katiemaloe


    probably not on cameras cos the margin is tiny. Ill ask about printing, maybe a discount on the free film thing! Ill post details if he says yes :)


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    #46
    Slidinginfinity
    Registered Users Posts: 1,220 ✭✭✭Slidinginfinity


    katiemaloe wrote: »
    Hi Landy,
    Was that recently that Unicare in Blanch had four boxes? I got 20 rolls from them a couple of weeks ago but they didn't have much more to spare. I'd love some more cos I seem to fly through film! Here is a pic I took with it on Friday.... the colours are excellent. I work in a camera shop/ photo lab and Id be hard pushed to tell that it isnt superia.

    I picked up 300 rols today to share If you are nearish to stevens green I would be happy to bring you 20-50 rolls.


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    #47
    katiemaloe
    Closed Accounts Posts: 404 ✭✭katiemaloe


    Slidinginfinity wrote: »
    I picked up 300 rols today to share If you are nearish to stevens green I would be happy to bring you 20-50 rolls.

    Wow thats cool- thanks! I'm not sure when I'll be in town next... Ill PM you to arrange something. Thanks a mil!


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    #48
    Slidinginfinity
    Registered Users Posts: 1,220 ✭✭✭Slidinginfinity


    I will be running errands and dropping off some film to rahtkennades around Stevens Green today between 2 and 3. :)
    If anyone else wants some of the free film and will be in that general vicinity, PM me before 1.:D
    Will be happy to bring extra along.:)


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    #49
    kumate_champ07
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,150 ✭✭✭kumate_champ07


    sorry guys, not had any spare cash to post anything and it takes a week for paypal funds to transfer to a bank account.

    will have money tomorrow and can post 40 rolls to anyone who still needs them. 7.50 should cover it and ill throw in a few extra if the weight is still bellow max.

    pm me details if youre still interested.

    I will need name and address.
    I will give you mine if u want to post cash/cheque or I can give you my paypal details.
    paypal will cost a bit over 7.50 as they charge me a percentage to receive a payment


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    #50
    Slidinginfinity
    Registered Users Posts: 1,220 ✭✭✭Slidinginfinity


    What with all the free film floating around, I thought I would try my hand at pinhole photos.
    I think this is the one I am going to try and build*.




    *sometime in the next month or so


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    #51
    artyeva
    Registered Users Posts: 2,137 ✭✭✭artyeva


    Slidinginfinity wrote: »
    I think this is the one I am going to try and build*.

    excellent link - cheers for sharing that. i've made one of these before years ago but these are much easier and clearer instructions. might give it a go me'sel.:)


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    #52
    Tallon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,569 ✭✭✭✭Tallon


    Slidinginfinity wrote: »
    What with all the free film floating around, I thought I would try my hand at pinhole photos.
    I think this is the one I am going to try and build*.




    *sometime in the next month or so

    Amazing link..... Will deffo do that tonight


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    #53
    Slidinginfinity
    Registered Users Posts: 1,220 ✭✭✭Slidinginfinity


    Excellent!
    This is the response I was hoping for.:D


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    #54
    SeanyMc22
    Registered Users Posts: 398 ✭✭SeanyMc22


    that looks great...
    anymore free film on the go?


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    #55
    Miguel_Sanchez
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    Unusual as it is for me to be late to anything :rolleyes: I've just arrived at this thread now.

    Free film you say? (or even cheap film)

    Is there anymore going?

    Just bought myself a messing about camera and want to try it out.


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    #56
    Slidinginfinity
    Registered Users Posts: 1,220 ✭✭✭Slidinginfinity


    the free film is usually available for just about any unicare pharmacy with a photo counter.
    Just ask for a box or 2 and usually they will hand it over happily.
    If this is impossible for you and you are in Dublin I am more than happy to hand over 10-30 rolls.


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    #57
    Slidinginfinity
    Registered Users Posts: 1,220 ✭✭✭Slidinginfinity


    LOL somebody is selling this at a buck a roll on adverts.ie.
    http://www.adverts.ie/showproduct.php?product=137062&cat=51


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    #58
    Tallon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,569 ✭✭✭✭Tallon


    Slidinginfinity wrote: »
    LOL somebody is selling this at a buck a roll on adverts.ie.
    http://www.adverts.ie/showproduct.php?product=137062&cat=51

    Had to happen at some stage. And I bet it's someone off here, since they just registered in July!
    Dual accounts, tut tut tut


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    #59
    ThOnda
    Registered Users Posts: 4,699 ✭✭✭ThOnda


    You can always make your own pinhole camera from a sheet of paper...


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    #60
    Slidinginfinity
    Registered Users Posts: 1,220 ✭✭✭Slidinginfinity


    thonda nice link.
    But man does that look hard to construct and light seal.:D


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    #61
    katiemaloe
    Closed Accounts Posts: 404 ✭✭katiemaloe


    Hey Slidingfinity, Just wanted to say thanks a mil for all the film you gave me! I really appreciate it and its very kind of you to share. Lovely to meet you too!
    Cheers, Kate:D


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