New B&W 'Zine...? & Updates..

[vickersdc]

Thanks pesphoto - what kind of klutz am I? (Don't answer that one!).

[Fotohuis]

I won't answer it: Sometimes you get crazy from all that links, websites and HTML programming. Be creative and shoot on FILM.

Additional info for Mark's Antony coffee developer article:

Because this is a low contrast developer the stuff is also suitable for developing the Technical Pan ATP-V1.1 film from Rollei.

But just for fun. Best overall results you will have with the R.L.C. or the Moersch (UGI) or SPUR Technospeed developer (on higher iso rates).
A third alternative is the high dilution Rodinal trick

To support your new analog virtual magazine our Fotohuis will send a small price to the winner of the photo competition.

End date 30 March 2008.

Best regards and succes with your new magazine!

Robert

[vickersdc]

@Fotohuis:

Thanks for the information about development... and a big thank you for the offer of a prize for the competition. I'll send you a PM and we can work something out.

Many thanks,
David Vickers.

[Christopher Walrath]

Off to a smashing start, David. Oodles of approval from this corner of the internet.

[vickersdc]

Well, we are now one week old and what a success it's been! Thank you all for your support and coming to visit the site at http://creativeimagemaker.co.uk.

There's been a marvellous response and it's been great receiving your mails, with the vast majority seeming to like the new site.

So, how well have we done? Well, in the first seven days there's been just over 750 visits and an amazing 3,615 page views (now, that can't have all been down to my wife). Actually, my wife has still to visit the site so she's still a little perplexed about what it is that takes up my spare time!

There's a new article going up tomorrow (Tuesday 22nd January) which I think you'll find really interesting - more about that later on.

The build of version 2.0 of the site continues apace and I had a bit of a breakthrough over the weekend with how articles will be displayed - nothing fancy, I just wanted a particular look and neat coding! So far, the article archive has been sorted out, as has the competition page, the gallery and featured images - I reckon another couple of weeks should see the new, new site completed and ready for switchover.

Again, thank you for the support you have shown - keep popping by to check out the latest articles and images.

Cheers,
David Vickers.

[vickersdc]

This weeks (and next weeks come to think of it) article in the Creative Image Maker online magazine is all about platinum / palladium printing and has been written by Scott Davis, whom some of you may know from here on the APUG forum.

The article shows you all you need to know to get started with this form of printing and takes a look at the equipment and chemicals that you'll need, the preparation required and how to go about actually printing your first platinum / palladium print as well as some troubleshooting hints and tips.

I've decided to split the article up over two weeks - the first week, starting on the 22nd January, looks at the history of this method, the equipment needed and the preparation. Next week (29th January) picks up from where we left off and sets out to show you how to actually make your first print.

I hope you enjoy it, and a massive "Thank you" to Scott for all his efforts in putting together this article with it's step-by-step images to help you along the way.

The article can be found at http://creativeimagemaker.co.uk.

David Vickers.

[Renato Tonelli]

Thank you for posting this. I got a real kick at the handmade 5x4 camera.
I had made a pinhole camera for use with a Polaroid holder with my daughter many years ago for a school project. Her teacher lost the camera and I have wanting to make a new one ever since, but this time with the option of using a lens.

[vickersdc]

Originally Posted by Renato Tonelli

Thank you for posting this. I got a real kick at the handmade 5x4 camera.
I had made a pinhole camera for use with a Polaroid holder with my daughter many years ago for a school project. Her teacher lost the camera and I have wanting to make a new one ever since, but this time with the option of using a lens.

Well, if you get around to making another one (or the Neretta) let me know and we can post some pictures!

Cheers,
David.

[TheFlyingCamera]

David- I want to thank you for the opportunity to write something for your new journal. I hope this article will be a help to launching your endeavor successfully. I must say I'm truly impressed with the layout and design overall. If the web presence looks this good, I can't wait to order a hard copy of the completed first quarter!

[Christopher Walrath]

Thank for the update, David. Keep us informed. Cheers, Mate.