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That's likely the method. There's an exceptionally well equipped printer etc store in Tucson where I could scan them into a thumb drive, then download into my Mac. Lol, just wondering if after working with them in the darkroom to an acceptable point, I'd have the discipline to resist 'playing' with some editing once they're in the laptop. Not against the law of course, but somehow seems like cheating. Thanks again!

Great advice! I think when I posted this originally I must have felt overwhelmed by all the options, and couldn't center on one point. I've now developed the first 400TX roll I took of misc here, and a pony truss bridge I pass frequently. Some look interesting, and I picked up some Dektol today, so I'll be looking at them soon. On posting here, which I do intend to do, I don't have a scanner and without one there seems to be no method of posting them. That was the most seductive thrill of an iPhone. Any suggestions on this tech issue? Thanks Ricochetrider!

Thanks Matthew! Yes I do anticipate the battery issue to be coming in the future. On a whim yesterday I put the two Wein Cells from BH, which had been working perfectly in the Luna Pro, into the Nikon, and found they barely registered needle movement. I didn't try the Nikon's PX13's in the Luna Pro, but I was surprised the Wein's didn't work for the Nikon, perhaps I hadn't read carefully but I'd thought they'd be interchangeable. I developed the first roll of TX400 from the Nikon yesterday, and though most were acceptably within range, several were under or over exposed, showing I'll have to be more careful both taking readings and actually shooting where the reading had been taken. Thanks again, can't wait to print them sometime this week!

Thank you! I'm thrilled to have this, and now understand better how the viewfinder reflects the mounted lens.

Here's my F, with the metered viewfinder. Despite having the original PX 13 batteries it does match the readings I get on the Gossen Luna Pro with the Wein Cells installed. I'm trying to work with and get better with the Gossen, thinking it's a better habit and will give more accurate readings as the F's batteries decline. Glad you mentioned the 'Bunny Ears', this has confused me. Though the notched 'ears' are connected to the viewfinder bottom front 'pin', with the front scale reading 1.2, 2.8, and 5.6 in red, this scale doesn't move when the aperture ring is moved. Sorry for the amateur description.

Love to see this Film. My favorite all time film, 'Closely Watched Trains', 1966 Czechoslovakia, beyond the humor and wonderful vulgarity always has me sitting upright for the length of the film. B&W of course, but each scene could be a memorable still.

Thanks Gary for this great informative post. If I'm able to see it tomorrow these issues will be what I'll be testing. Always a risk buying used equipment of course, but I do see some potential in this lens for what I want to do.

I'm hoping to respond correctly here, but the manual I received says Nikon F Photomic, however the manual also shows the detachable view finder as having a 'light acceptance window' and a 'battery chamber lid', both on the left side of the viewfinder. The viewfinder could easily been changed out though during its long life. So the camera would have metering problems from the variable aperture? I'd appreciate if you could expand on this? I do have a Gossen Luna Pro I could use while using this lens it required. Thanks!

I read Ken Rockwell's review, and though the lens has downsides like any, he gave it generally good marks. Hoping it passes inspection, I'm looking at a train trestle this weekend and it's tough to get where I want to be on foot. Thanks!

Thanks Sandy, looks like a good selection there, but the read I get is now to buy their 'good' rating, only perhaps the 'very good' rated ones would give confidence. They've got several of the 35-105mm's at $30, but with severe issues such as dust or fog. I'm likely going for this if it passes inspection, it looks like a low cost method of expanding my choices. Thanks!

I'm looking at this lens, sold here on Craigslist, for my Nikon F Photomic. I do realize that it would be tough shooting in low light levels with this, but more concerned with the 'push-pull' lens mechanism and it's reliability. The lens isn't a king's ransom, $75, but perhaps there are others much better that won't break the bank? Thanks!

Yes I'm better at inanimate objects. We did spend Saturday morning photographing a wonderful bridge I found just North of Nogales over Potrero Creek. It's perhaps only 75', but has great bolted gussets with all members of pre-rusted steel, which have developed a fine patina, with some lighter streaks from various scars. It was a great experience, hoping to develop the TX400 roll tomorrow, and will shoot again there next time with color. Thank you.

This is an interesting idea, but very challenging. I don't generally engage with people though I'm told frequently by my good lady wife that's a poor road to follow. I certainly do see the value in it, but again, very challenging. Thank you.

This is an excellent idea Supriyo. It combines emotions and how I'm seeing familiar things, but right in front of me. Thanks!

Re-reading my post today I felt how ridiculous it is to be sitting at home 'whimpering about what to shoot'... So yes, out today looking. Thanks!

Thanks SCL, I'm certain you're right once I get out and get used to actually looking again instead of just passing by. But so glad I've started this, perhaps my visual rut is deeper than I thought. Thanks bethe, I mixed up the D-76 and fixer today and it was even better than cooking. The smells really took me back. The bath darkroom after ten minutes proved to be light tight, so that's coming soon also.

Yes, I'm certain once I've shot a few more rolls those should show me where my current focus lies.

I'm setting up a 35mm B&W darkroom again after many decades and retirement some time ago. I found a Nikon F Photomic, the Apollo model, in fine shape and still finding it hard to believe my first camera is again in my hands. In those days I lived urban and there seemed to be always something perfect to shoot, print, and share with friends. It was wonderful, enjoying those excesses and being a part of what we felt was a resistance, bringing examples of people and scenes that seemed all new then. Now living in a carefully crafted area of recently built stucco chains where all is cheerful and not a cloud darkens either the weather report nor a face, I'm at a loss to find something interesting to shoot. As an example, one night in the late 60's I rode my motorcycle out to the airport, a great place to watch and shoot people. It had been recently remodeled, and coming into one of the new waiting areas I found several dozen, mostly well dressed men sitting in rows in formed plastic seats, each seat offering a small coin operated TV pointed to them. I found one of these TV seats on Google, pictured below, my own prints long gone now. In my youth and enthusiasm for life and conversation I simply found this shocking and worthy of at least one roll of, of course, Tri X. The emptiness it showed, judgmental of course, seemed like a warning. My job now is to find that feeling again from my own eye, and from my own, now blunted awareness.

Yes they are, so much more to filter. My next roll, just put in is the Ilford Delta 100, really looking forward to that to see how it might be compared to my memories of Plus X. I read also about Kentmere films and they sound interesting from the good report. Thanks!

Congratulations on the Nikkormat, when I thought about getting back into photography there was no other choice of camera for me. So solid, familiar, and still love the sound of that shutter. I'm obviously not one to break new ground, though there were some moments Saturday that felt like it... Remembering to advance the film after each shot for one, terrible what an iPhone camera can do.

Thanks Glen, yes both the D-76 and the film are new, from the only shop in town still offering those products. And thanks for the links. There are so many types now available I'll have learn them to be more careful identifying what I've got. Googling the 'TMY' in your response, for example, sent me to a Wiki describing the product changes and development of even this one film, good stuff. It's not like those days when all we shot was Tri-X and happy with it. Thanks again!

Sorry, I neglected to enter the type film involved, and I'd simply read the MD figures in another column. Thanks

Hello, I'm just starting out setting up my darkroom and acquiring all the parts needed after many decades without, and it's thrilling to start again. I was fortunate to find a Nikon F Photomic, the Apollo model, in fine shape, and a Saunders LPL enlarger with a Rodenstock lens. My question is quite basic; I have a fresh package of Kodak D-76 developer which indicates 12 & 1/2 minutes in the tank at a 1:1 solution, however, Massive Dev - if I'm reading it correctly, shows 10 & 1/4 minutes time at 1:1. My instinct is always to go for the Kodak, or Ilford, instructions on their package but wondered if this time variance from Kodak and MD is simply different science or what? Thanks