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First and foremost, you will find that a quality metal or plastic reel a worthwhile investment. I prefer SS because is will always load, plastic can be problems, especially in humid weather or if any moisture is on them from previous use. However, when I do color and use my Jobo, I have to use plastic and will say, the Jobo work better than other plastic that I have used. If processing manually, I always use SS. JMHO

I came to the conclusion that Xtol is a great developer and needs a bit of extra attention regarding storage. I now use the same procedure with other developers like D76 or Dektol.

 

I mix it up and store it in 20 250ml glass amber bottles, filled to the brim. Some plastics are not good for storing developer, only Pet 1 does a good job of not letting oxygen in. I prefer glass.

 

In using the stock, once I open the bottle, I use it all up or dump whats left.

 

I purchase a ton of bottles, brand new, so if you need any, check the for sale area, they are very inexpensive.

The old trick, "How much would that cost if I buy a million? Ok, I will take one for now" Quote your 3 hour price, if you get dumped, you will still be "learning a few new tricks". You also need to learn to value your time or no one else will.

 

Good Luck.

First, the bad.

Impossible to read. Blue text on black background? Like reading a book in a darkroom while loading film (safe lights off).

Then the good, great photos, interesting bio, self portrait, very communicative.

Might want to make the pictures click-able as well as text that you now do.

Good Luck

Jim

I have owned all three and the only one that I still have (and use) is the Nikon FE. I have other Nikon bodies as well, my favorite is the F3.

 

IMHO, Nikon is the best built, best thought out SLR out of Japan.

 

Good Luck.

I have both the Nikon V and the Epson 700. I have only scanned negatives so far. For best quality, for 35mm, without a doubt, I would use the Nikon.

Do you mail direct or drop off at store?

Honesty is the best policy. Tell him they work so good that you now know that the other set will be the perfect one.

 

Good Luck

Own both. The F3, pro model, rugged, easy to use, fast, 100% view finder, interchangeable finder, mirror lock up. Uses all the system lens.

 

FA, amateur model, use most Nikon system lens, program mode. Similar to Nikon FE with more electronic modes.

 

At the time these were new, the F3 was the top of line, FA, FE the middle, FG and EM the entry level.

 

The F3 I use all the time, got the FA for the wife, she never uses and neither do I. I do use the FE as a back up. Easier to use for me.

 

Regards

Jim

Tokina. I have about 20 Nikon lens and 2 Tokina's and must say, they are a good. I would consider for future lens if I didn't want to spend the price of a Nikon.

I would buy used, should be able to get a sturdy tripod for $100 or so. Bogen is a good brand. readily available. You can then upgrade to a good ball head later, if you think you need this. The ball head is nice but you may be happy with the regular head. More important is a tripod must be steady. What drives the cost up is getting sturdy and light weight in one unit. Unless you plan to do a lot of backwoods hiking, heavy is not a problem.

 

Good Luck.

Try Central Camera in Chicago. Good price, free ship, less back orders meant came in quicker than B&H, for me anyway.