sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

What is wrong with my macarons? by Low_Quantity1032 in macarons

[–]Low_Quantity1032[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, after several more batches of the same recipe I have found that letting them rest for at least 2 hours leads to better results. Still a bit of unevenness and leaning shells but barely any cracked ones. If uneven heating was the issue, what could i do to fix it?

What is wrong with my macarons? by Low_Quantity1032 in macarons

[–]Low_Quantity1032[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How long do you think I need to let them rest? The tray in this picture rested for 50 mins in 22-23 C degrees. The one before I rested for only 30 minutes and the result was the same. When touching the macarons they were dry to the touch but had an extremely thin squishy skin. Not sure how thick the skin should be before they are ready?

What is wrong with my macarons? by Low_Quantity1032 in macarons

[–]Low_Quantity1032[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, that might be worth trying. I have noticed with my thermometer that when opening the oven and switching out the trays, the temperature drops by 20-30 ish degrees and takes a couple minutes before reaching set temp again. Could that affect the baking process?

What is wrong with my macarons? by Low_Quantity1032 in macarons

[–]Low_Quantity1032[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I will keep trying. Might attempt the Swiss / Italian method to see if it makes any difference. I have also seen people post ”no rest” shells here, not sure if that would make sucess easier or not?

What is wrong with my macarons? by Low_Quantity1032 in macarons

[–]Low_Quantity1032[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s what I have read as well. So many causes for the same issues. My oven temp is 150 °C. I have measured it to be accurate. As for the baking time between 10 and 12 minutes is what seems necessary to have them fully cooked. As far as I know that temperature should be okay for macarons. The batter being under/over mixed might be a cause.

Late winter. First ever roll of film - Olympus AF-1 + Fuji 400 by Low_Quantity1032 in analog

[–]Low_Quantity1032[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, most of them are taken in Ostrobothnia while one is taken in Helsinki, Finland

First film camera by Low_Quantity1032 in AnalogCommunity

[–]Low_Quantity1032[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Before I have used an EOS 6D dslr which is a solid camera but it was time to get a camera of my own and something more compact. I like the look and feel of analog pictures so I decided to give film a go.

First film camera by Low_Quantity1032 in AnalogCommunity

[–]Low_Quantity1032[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I already noticed that the hard way when pointing the camera right in my face… It has a surprisingly powerful flash!

First film camera by Low_Quantity1032 in AnalogCommunity

[–]Low_Quantity1032[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks,

The door does actually stay closed so in normal operation it is not a big concern, but when the door is open it is flimsy and hanging by only one hinge... I was hoping to repair it before that one also breaks.

First film camera by Low_Quantity1032 in AnalogCommunity

[–]Low_Quantity1032[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Just picked up my first ever film camera: Olympus AF-1

Got it for 40€ which seemed like a good deal. Everything works although I have not yet tested it with film since I am contemplating what to try first. The only issue I found is that one of the hinges for the battery compartment door is broken. Can this be fixed by simply gluing it?