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Steve W @webosuser.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Also sometimes called the Grumman Martlet in RAF service. Versatile airplane.

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Steve W @webosuser.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Just finished a liter of HC110 opened in 2020. May have turned a nice shade of brown, but the film didn't care.

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Steve W @webosuser.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

C41 isn’t hard to do at home. The biggest issue is that the chemistry has a short shelf life when mixed.

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Steve W @webosuser.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

The first cruise missile. Cute little thing.

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Steve W @webosuser.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

#ShittyCameraChallenge #kodak35RF I took my Kodak 35 Rangefinder with a roll of FomaPan 100 to Garner, North Carolina on 30 September, for a day's shooting. There's a great coffee shop there. This copy has an Anastar (coated) 50mm f/3.5 lens. Additional details are in the Alt Text.

'Freight Door' This freight door hasn't been opened for awhile. I made the photograph using my Kodak 35 Rangefinder on FomaPan 100 film in Garner, North Carolina. The lens is a Anastar (coated) 50mm f/3.5, a front focusing 4 element lens. The film was developed using HC110 dilution B for 6 minutes.

'Lunch Tables' The three tables are outside of the downtown Garner, North Carolina coffee shop. Terri and I have had several lunches sitting there. I made the photograph using my Kodak 35 Rangefinder on FomaPan 100 film. The lens is a Anastar (coated) 50mm f/3.5, a front focusing 4 element lens. The film was developed using HC110 dilution B for 6 minutes.

'Roses' On one of the streets in downtown Garner, North Carolina, is a long planter with white roses in it. This is a photograph of a few of them. I made the photograph using my Kodak 35 Rangefinder on FomaPan 100 film. The lens is a Anastar (coated) 50mm f/3.5, a front focusing 4 element lens. The film was developed using HC110 dilution B for 6 minutes.

Spot the photographer. This was shot in Garner, North Carolina. I made the photograph using my Kodak 35 Rangefinder on FomaPan 100 film. The lens is a Anastar (coated) 50mm f/3.5, a front focusing 4 element lens. The film was developed using HC110 dilution B for 6 minutes.

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Steve W @webosuser.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

#ShittyCameraChallenge #Kiev88 I took my Kiev 88 with a 6 by 4.5 cm back using a Vega12b 90mm lens out shooting on 30 September 2026 in Garner North Carolina. The camera is bulky, but makes good photographs. Additional details in the Alt Text.

'Bridgers Coal Yard'. Coal has been sold from that location in Wendell, North Carolina for over a 100 years.
I made the photograph with my Kiev 88, a Ukrainian manufactured 120 6cm square SLR. For these pictures I used a 6 by 4.5cm back. The lens was a Vega 12B 90mm f2.8 lens for the shoot. The film is the original Harman Phoenix 200 shot at an EI of 125 for the day's shooting.
The camera's nickname is “Hasselbladski” as it was based on the Hasselblad 1600 F, complete with the touchy focal plane shutter. The camera was made by Arsenal in Kyiv Ukraine.

'Wreath' I liked how the wreath stands out against the dark door and window.
I made the photograph with my Kiev 88, a Ukrainian manufactured 120 6cm square SLR. For these pictures I used a 6 by 4.5cm back. The lens was a Vega 12B 90mm f2.8 lens for the shoot. The film is the original Harman Phoenix 200 shot at an EI of 125 for the day's shooting.
The camera's nickname is “Hasselbladski” as it was based on the Hasselblad 1600 F, complete with the touchy focal plane shutter. The camera was made by Arsenal in Kyiv Ukraine.

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Steve W @webosuser.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

#ShittyCameraChallenge #Zorki1 I took my Zorki1 with it's Industar-22 f/3.5 50mm lens to Zebulon North Carolina loaded with a roll of FomaPan 100 on 30 Sep 2026, and made pictures in the bright light. Additional details in the Alt-Text.

I liked the driveway leading into the shadows. Photograph made in Zebulon North Carolina on 30 September 2026 with a Zorki 1 with an Industar-22 f/3.5 50mm collapsible lens on FomaPan 100 film. Developed with Kodak HC110 dilution B for 6 minutes.

'Open to the Sky' Plenty of sun when the roof is missing. Photograph made in Zebulon North Carolina on 30 September 2026 with a Zorki 1 with an Industar-22 f/3.5 50mm collapsible lens on FomaPan 100 film. Developed with Kodak HC110 dilution B for 6 minutes.

'Stair Shadows'. It was a bright sunny day when I was in Zebulon. Which caused the interesting shadow we see here. Photograph made in Zebulon North Carolina on 30 September 2026 with a Zorki 1 with an Industar-22 f/3.5 50mm collapsible lens on FomaPan 100 film. Developed with Kodak HC110 dilution B for 6 minutes.

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Steve W @webosuser.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Great angle on the Citroen. Although I would take the FourTwo in the background.

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Steve W @webosuser.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

One can always have their own 'shitty camera' day. Just put a roll of film in their favorite shitty camera.

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Steve W @webosuser.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I have a couple of rolls to be developed.

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Steve W @webosuser.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Will the shoot work better with a square image or a rectangular one?

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Steve W @webosuser.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Phil, Thank you. I am going to try to repair the camera. The shutter mechanism looks very similar to Soviet rangefinder cameras so I should be able to find suggestions. And if not, I’ll compose square compositions using the left side of the view finder.

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Steve W @webosuser.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

#shittycamerachallenge #ZenitTTL #believeinfilm Went out shooting with my Zenit TTL with Lomo 400 Color film. However heartbreak was to come, close to the end of the roll, the second shutter curtain stopped closing. FSU Heartbreak. Details about the photographs are in the AltText

'Zin' a wine and yoga location in Garner North Carolina. You can see the white band to your right where the shutter curtain did not close.
Zenit TTL with a Helios-44M-4 58mm f/2 lens on Lomography 400 color film.

Post - Wake Forest North Carolina has a couple of posts like this around town. I found the pattern to be interesting.
Zenit TTL with a Helios-44M-4 58mm f/2 lens on Lomography 400 color film.

Skeleton outfitted with a 'Back to Skull' t-shirt. Shot in Wake Forest, North Carolina.
Zenit TTL with a Helios-44M-4 58mm f/2 lens on Lomography 400 color film.

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Steve W @webosuser.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I am sorry that you’re having to go through this.

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Steve W @webosuser.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

As for combining film photography and painting, take a print from a film negative, attach it to the center of a canvas, and create something around it. Concept taken from the fancy embossed frames around c. 1900 prints.

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Steve W @webosuser.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

If you are enjoying the act of creating art, and you are not having to decide which to buy. pastels or pasta, I would say enjoy it!

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Steve W @webosuser.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I chatted with the gang at the Argus Collectors Group and one liked suggestion was continue to move to the next day. So Argust Day 2032 would be 1 September.

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Steve W @webosuser.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#ShittyCameraChallenge #BelieveInFilm #FED2 I took my FED2 Ukrainian rangefinder with the Industar-26m 50mm f/2.8 lens. I loaded a roll of Silberra U200 that I had received a number of years ago. Details in the Alt-Text

Water Tower legs - Shot with my FED2 Ukraine rangefinder with the Industar-26m 50mm f/2.8 lens. The film was a roll of Silberra U200 that I had received a number of years ago.

Water Tower - The Garner Water Tower doubles as a wireless tower. Shot with my FED2 Ukraine rangefinder with the Industar-26m 50mm f/2.8 lens. The film was a roll of Silberra U200 that I had received a number of years ago.

Yield Sign - Shot with my FED2 Ukraine rangefinder with the Industar-26m 50mm f/2.8 lens. The film was a roll of Silberra U200 that I had received a number of years ago.

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Steve W @webosuser.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

👏💯👍👍. Same line of thinking.

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Steve W @webosuser.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

I see 2 major problems. 1) If you don’t know how to do a task, how can you know if another did it correctly. 2) Your own voice never develops.

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Steve W @webosuser.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Or we start back at the first. We could celebrate Argust Day on both August 1st AND 31st on 2031. I would go for that. :)

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Steve W @webosuser.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

‘Argust Day’ is the day in August when the day is the same as the year. This year it is the 26th, next year it will be on the 27th.

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Steve W @webosuser.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

#ShittyCameraChallenge #ArgusC3 On Argust Day, a day when Argus camera fans make photographs with their Argus cameras, I took my C3 and a roll of Elektra 100 out. Amongst the double exposures, here are two photographs from Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh NC.

A sign saying 'PLAY' at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh North Carolina USA, close to a playground and picnicking area at the park..
I was taking my Argus C3 out on Argust Day to make some photos.
'Argust Day' is a day in August when the day matches the year. So in 2026, Argust Day was the 26th.
The photograph was taken with an Argus C3 on Flic Film Elektra 100, aka Kodak Aerocolor 35mm film. Probably at F18 at an indicated 1/100 second.

A sign saying 'It Starts Here!' painted on the side of a building at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh North Carolina USA.
I was taking my Argus C3 out on Argust Day to make some photos.
'Argust Day' is a day in August when the day matches the year. So in 2026, Argust Day was the 26th.
The photograph was taken with an Argus C3 on Flic Film Elektra 100, aka Kodak Aerocolor 35mm film. Probably at F18 at an indicated 1/100 second.

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Steve W @webosuser.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Looks nice, if a bit top heavy. I have an SB-28 as well. Neat!

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Steve W @webosuser.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

While walking around a town close to where I live the next day, I found where a building that I had photographed before had been recently torn down. 🤷🏼‍♂️

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Steve W @webosuser.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Aye! And even if it is still there, it may have changed. As you may have as well. Good luck shooting tomorrow.

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Steve W @webosuser.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

(chuckle) Donno what triggered your post, but I am wrestling with a similar question. Where to go shoot? And I agree that it is probably a 'me' problem.

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Steve W @webosuser.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

The Massive Development Chart has information about developing C41 films in B&W chemistry. www.digitaltruth.com/devchart.php

digitaltruth.com

Massive Dev Chart Film Development, Film Developing Database

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Steve W @webosuser.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Sounds like it would be a fun challenge.

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Steve W @webosuser.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Glad that you got the sleep.

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Steve W @webosuser.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Cape Leeuwin. But I cheated, I read the alt text. 😁

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Steve W @webosuser.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

What was he? Ten over par?

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Steve W @webosuser.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

#believeinfilm For those of us that shoot and process color film at home, I saw a YT video where he mixes ECN-2 chemistry for less than 50 cents USD a roll. It looks interesting, but I don’t shoot that much ECN-2 or C41 film. youtu.be/4l4v-ZN3zv0?...

youtu.be

How to Mix ECN-2 Chemistry from Scratch (50¢/roll)

YouTube video by No Grain No Gain

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Steve W @webosuser.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Sorry about the tomato plants. That's a shame.

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Steve W @webosuser.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Someone pushed power-off rather then restart.

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Steve W @webosuser.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

I would suggest that if you are not comfortable doing something, then why do it?

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Steve W @webosuser.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Saturday is HTML Day. A day “when people all around the world meet up, often in parks, to write together.” It sounds interesting to me. A page about it is html.energy/pages/html-i... The organizers website is html.energy/index.html

html.energy

HTML Energy for permacomputing

A guide to running your own HTML freewrite event

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Steve W @webosuser.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

#SHITTYCAMERACHALLENGE #zorki1 #believeinfilm Would a 'professional' be caught out with a 'shitty camera'? Zorki1 w/Industar-22 50mm f/3.5 KMZ on FomaPan100 film.

Sign advising professional photographers about a policy that professional photographers have to register before paid shoots at the park.
Photographed with Zorki1 w/Industar-22 50mm f/3.5 KMZ on FomaPan100 film for the Shitty Cameras Challenge Summer 2026.

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Steve W @webosuser.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Smoky and the Shoplifters How The West Was Seriously Messed Up

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Steve W @webosuser.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

The 240Z was the car that the UK should have made.

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Steve W @webosuser.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

2 Con't) I asked an AI on instructions on developing film. The AI provided mostly good instructions. It however provided the wrong development time. Something that would be easy to miss.

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