Super 8: “AGFA – A color picture evolves”.
...let's continue with part 2 of these unknown films that Agfa-Gevaert must have sent to dealers back in the late 70s, or at least planned to do so. This flick…
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External light meters
The question arises again and again as to whether external light meters are "more accurate" than those integrated into the cameras. Or whether you can use external exposure meters to…
Building a Regular 8mm Optical Printer
I had never heard of an optical printer with a Regular 8mm film camera. I had the idea that there ought to be one (at least) and that I could…
Maintenance instructions Leicina 8SV
The Leicina 8SV is a very nice, special double-8 camera. Not only is it electrically motorized, it is also extremely robust, has a very good Angenieux lens and is usually…
150 DYI Black and White Formulas (Dignan)
In 1977, 43 years ago, photochemistry legend Patrick D. Dignan has issued a highly interesting paper, called "150 Do-it-Yourself Black and White Popular Photographic Formulas". Some readers may already know…
Lightening up too dark black&white reversal films
Perhaps others here also know the chronic problem of too-dark b&w reversal films. At least for me, b&w reversal films turn out much more often too dark than too bright.…
Nikon R10 Service Manual
Fresh from the scanner: The complete repair manual for the Nikon R10 as a searchable PDF. In large parts, of course, also valid for the R8. Enjoy reading and tinkering.…
Eastman 7222 Double-X: Reversal development
Many small gauge film makers do not even know that there is a Double-X between the (now discontinued) Plus-X and the still very popular Tri-X. As the name suggests, its…
Workshop: Basics der analogen Filmproduktion
Im einem dreimoduligen Workshop „Filmproduktion Basics: der analoge Workflow“ der Filmwerkstatt Münster wird interessierten Filmemacher*innen die Möglichkeit geboten, die analoge Filmproduktion von der Vorbereitungsphase bis zur Endfertigung kennenzulernen. Dabei wird…
Deciphering Edge Marks
If you want to know when (and where) a film was produced, you can usually do so via so-called edge markings (or "edge codes"). However, the information on deciphering the…