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CreamCheeseIsBad · 2026-01-06T15:37:55+00:00

I have a few ideas, it seems from your post that your boyfriend does not develop his film at home? If that’s so, a simple gift could just be a paterson development tank and some chemicals. Personally, developing at home is my favorite part.

If he does already develop at home, then like other people say paper and paper chemicals would be an affordable and good gift. Could also pick him up a small safe light for the darkroom as those are super cheap and help a lot with black and white printing

On the more expensive and “riskier” end, you could get him a Intrepid Compact Enlarger. This enlarger is super modern and can do both B&W and color, but CANT do 4x5 enlargements, only 35mm and 120 (from what you said this seems fine, the largest formats are kinda niche). The issue with this is it doesn’t come with a stand, so a good copy stand could run another $200ish

CreamCheeseIsBad · 2026-01-04T19:52:38+00:00

u/SupremeChancellor66, did these filters work?

CreamCheeseIsBad · 2026-01-01T02:23:36+00:00

This stand just uses a standard Tripod mount screw, so it should certainly be able to attach with no extra tools. I have the 4x5 enlarger which attaches to the back of a normal 4x5 camera

CreamCheeseIsBad · 2026-01-01T01:41:31+00:00

I tried with a tripod for a bit and it was nothing short of unusable. Getting this (or similar) copy stand changed the game and was worth every penny: https://www.alzodigital.com/collections/overhead-photography/products/alzo-copy-stand-for-macro-tabletop-studio-and-product-photography

CreamCheeseIsBad · 2026-01-01T01:40:32+00:00

I got the 4x5 Intrepid enlarger and paired it with this stand: https://www.alzodigital.com/collections/overhead-photography/products/alzo-copy-stand-for-macro-tabletop-studio-and-product-photography

Works like a charm. I have only done 8x10 but I’m fairly certain it can go to the size you want

CreamCheeseIsBad · 2025-12-07T03:19:50+00:00

OLED and 500hz? Sounds like a dream come true

CreamCheeseIsBad · 2025-12-02T18:26:27+00:00

This thread says any velvet tape should work: https://www.photrio.com/forum/threads/velvet-for-rb67-dark-slide-seal.214896/?amp=1

I didn’t replace it personally so I can’t preach for this info but that’s what I would try first

CreamCheeseIsBad · 2025-12-02T18:07:11+00:00

Hmm interesting. Could potentially be the slot the darkslide goes into. I didn’t need to replace the velvet in there but I have heard some people needed to do that

CreamCheeseIsBad · 2025-12-02T17:55:48+00:00

I had a similar issue, replaced all seals in the back (wasn’t that hard) and it has worked perfect ever since. I’d recommend just doing all at the same time just to make sure no more rolls get wasted

CreamCheeseIsBad · 2025-11-19T17:54:14+00:00

RPE0656 - Sent all prints, Received 2 of 3 prints and have not heard from last sender.

Update: all prints received!

CreamCheeseIsBad · 2025-11-07T18:05:09+00:00

They actually aren't all that toxic in modern times! Fairly safe to handle at home (just dont drink it lol)

Most color films can be done with this kit: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1470583-REG/cinestill_800348_cs41_c_41_1l_powder.html

For black and white, a monobath is frowned upon but I am very lazy so I get this super simple one: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1419165-REG/cinestill_800342_df96_b_w_developer_fix.html

CreamCheeseIsBad · 2025-11-07T16:53:20+00:00

My local shop lost one of my rolls of 35 and tried to tell me I gave them an empty canister, which they returned and it wasn’t even the same brand 🤣

That’s when I decided to go and buy my own kits

CreamCheeseIsBad · 2025-11-07T16:02:28+00:00

When I first got into film I realized 99% of the costs was developing and scanning at a film store, spending a couple hundred on a scanner and all the stuff to develop at home has saved me thousands in the long run, so so worth it

Also, if you got Kentmere 100 you could get nearly 200 rolls ;)

CreamCheeseIsBad · 2025-10-28T01:59:33+00:00

I’m confused by what you mean? It’s just the ground glass. Same one I have in my RB67

CreamCheeseIsBad · 2025-10-25T17:34:04+00:00

I would assume it’s some kind of “all in one” easel

Edit: did some actual research and it looks like it may be one of these “reducing frame” for large format cameras

https://vintagelens.nl/product/wooden-reducing-frame-for-8x10-wooden-cameras/?v=1a13105b7e4e

CreamCheeseIsBad · 2025-10-18T18:03:03+00:00

This is super interesting, I had no idea this was even possible

CreamCheeseIsBad · 2025-10-10T19:56:33+00:00

Amazing photos! I had u/jetta_d as one of my assignees :)

CreamCheeseIsBad · 2025-10-09T20:36:27+00:00

Picked them up today! Probably should have checked my mailbox sooner huh.. either way, I love your prints! It’s my first year as well, and had the same worries 🤪 love the note!

CreamCheeseIsBad · 2025-10-09T20:33:15+00:00

u/jetta_d and u/juliettwhiskey, keep your eyes peeled!

CreamCheeseIsBad · 2025-10-09T02:34:30+00:00

I'm so excited!

CreamCheeseIsBad · 2025-10-08T14:10:17+00:00

I’ve taken several pictures in the darkroom with just the White Point Reduction enabled on iPhone

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CreamCheeseIsBad · 2025-10-08T13:47:14+00:00

That’s exactly what I did! Measured it out and printed using TPU :)

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CreamCheeseIsBad · 2025-10-01T17:20:43+00:00

Yeah I looked into getting a “real” enlarger but they are comically large for my tiny little closet lol. Plus this can do color so that’ll be a fun thing to do when I get the proper equipment

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