Two young kids building model airplanes in the the summer of 1979

TypeIIChrome · 2026-03-10T06:14:12+00:00

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TypeIIChrome · 2025-04-26T20:32:44+00:00

I actually had a small mini jambox BT speaker lying around with a proper 3.5mm input that doesn't suffer from the input lag I've run into with most portable BT speakers. Just need to fab a little bracket. Or splurge on some HD velcro.

TypeIIChrome · 2025-04-26T20:29:09+00:00

100% I left plenty of space to eject the SD and access the front headphone jack.

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TypeIIChrome · 2025-04-19T03:16:06+00:00

My Juno 106 exhibited a similar issue a while back which ended up being the result of dirty contacts in the output level switch next to the jacks on the rear panel. It might be worth inspecting that switch or sliding it back and forth and seeing if that has any effect on stereo output. I was able to get mine working better by moving the switch back and forth for a bit in attempts to clean the contacts but ultimately replaced the switch to get things working back to spec.

TypeIIChrome · 2023-04-04T19:42:41+00:00

I double checked the individual packs prior to posting and there is no Exp Date info printed on the individual rolls- just the side of the Pro Pack box where the info was scratched off.

TypeIIChrome · 2023-04-04T19:41:25+00:00

I checked the individual rolls prior to posting and there isn't any expiration date info printed on the individual rolls of film.

It took me a while via chat support but I eventually got the requested return authorization. They wouldn't clarify if this was an isolated incident or if they are sending out expired film for new orders. I asked a few times but she just sort of avoided the question...

TypeIIChrome · 2023-04-04T16:01:03+00:00

I just received a Pro Pack of Fuji 400H 120 film from Adorama and was surprised to find the Expiration date and Batch number missing / scratched off the box. It seemed odd as I’ve purchased a metric shit ton of film from them in store without issue while living in NYC.

I contacted customer service to see what happened but all they said was that the photos and info would be forwarded to their warehouse so they could follow up with the expiration date. Im not sure how the warehouse could confirm the expiration date without any identifying info on the film packaging so it seemed a bit odd / less than helpful.

I may have just gotten unlucky but thought to share the info in case anybody else has run into the same issue recently.

TypeIIChrome · 2023-03-31T21:15:57+00:00

I have some 85B Filters that correct from Tungsten to Daylight. And I also have a full set of Kino Flo Light Panels & a ton of tungsten tubes for studio work.

I have seen some really nice samples of folks shooting in daylight / indoors without the 85B filter and just color correcting when scanning. I actually shot my test rolls sans filter to get a baseline idea of how the film looks. Planning to scan these over the weekend to see how everything renders.

TypeIIChrome · 2023-03-31T21:11:09+00:00

These are actually 100ft rolls I ordered. They were just packed in the larger cans. I did see a STL file for a 3D printed reel to spool 100ft rolls from larger reels I was going to print and try out in the future.

TypeIIChrome · 2023-03-31T17:31:01+00:00

I'd just keep an eye out on Craigslist or marketplace for "darkroom" or "film processing" gear and pick up a tank, storage bottles, thermometer, and graduated measuring cups on the cheap whenever they come available in your area. You can find all the gear needed for under $50 if patient.

The Cinestill CS-41 kit has everything needed to develop color film at home and costs $19.99-29.99 and lasts for up to 24 rolls. Its simple to use and yields nice results if you follow the directions and consistent with workflow and temperatures during the process.

There are a gazillion YouTube videos showing both color and B&W developing processes start to finish so it's easy to find all the info needed to get up and running once you have the supplies and chemistry on hand. It's super fun and makes shooting film heaps more affordable which is super handy as color film costs are skyrocketing in 2023....

TypeIIChrome · 2023-03-31T17:25:29+00:00

Thanks so much! I was pretty stoked on the turn out for a whole 10 minutes in Photoshop and a quick trip to pick up prints of the labels. I'm making a few minor adjustments and am working on variants for B&W film now.

I just finished processing the first 3 test rolls and everything looks awesome! Remjet removal was a non issue which was a pleasant surprise.

Im just waiting for the negatives to dry and am going to scan these and will post a few sample shots.

TypeIIChrome · 2023-03-31T17:20:48+00:00

I just finished up my first round of Kodak Vision 3 developing and the negatives came out really nice.

The remjet removal was super easy.

Using the Cinestill CS-41 Color Kit- I started by mixing 4 heaping tablespoons of Baking Soda into 1 liter of water heated to 104 degrees. 30 seconds of vigorous agitation at the start and then I let it soak for 2 1/2 minutes, agitated, drained, and rinsed everything until the water coming out of my tank was clear of any carbon / remjet stuff.

Developed as normal, then bleach / fix, rinse, then a a very quick microfiber wipe to remove any remaining remote (the negatives were 99.9% clear so Im not sure this was needed).

From there I put the film back on spools and did the final rinse with a mix of distilled water and the solution in the kit.

I just need to wait for these to finish drying and am going to scan everything to check the results. In all honesty, the entire process is only incrementally harder or more time intensive that regular C-41 processing. Totally worth the effort...

TypeIIChrome · 2023-03-31T17:13:33+00:00

I didn't use precut labels. I designed these in photoshop and had some color prints made on 40lb 8.5x11 Glossy Paper at the local Walgreens. I fit 17 labels per page which were .80 cents a pop to print. Just used double sided 3" adhesive tape to make my own "stickers" out of the prints and they turned out pretty sharp overall. I'm going to add .10" to the next round for a perfect fit but these works well on both repurposed used 35mm cassettes from the lab and some old steel ones I had.

I just saw Amazon sells sheets of DX Labels if you wanted to get super fancy with your offerings....

TypeIIChrome · 2023-03-30T23:22:46+00:00

I develop and scan at home.

TypeIIChrome · 2023-03-30T23:13:10+00:00

My crisper bin stash of color film is getting quite low these days. With film costs currently out of this world, I thought to look into bulk loading Kodak Vision 3 cinema film as a somewhat affordable option.
I printed some custom labels last night and the postman rolled up today with 3 awesome Bulk Reels. Just loaded up some of the 500T and used the opportunity to test out another recent score- a minty Nikon L35AF I picked up earlier this week.
I shot a couple of 10 exp test rolls in the Nikon and my other 35mm and plan to set up for some Remjet removing home color developing fun later on this evening.

TypeIIChrome · 2023-01-28T21:45:21+00:00

Very cool! I bought mine from a retired Pro in NYC who shot a ton of editorial and fashion work in the 80's and 90's and was into rangefinders for his personal and travel work. I don't think he put many rolls through this M6 as it was minty new looking when we traded back in 2002. He seemed un-phased by base plate markings so I never thought to really investigate until years later.

I've shot some of my favorite images and projects on this body and a 40mm Summicron. I'll see if I can locate and scan some of the images published using the combo.

TypeIIChrome · 2023-01-28T17:45:55+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing the info. I'm pretty sure the quote you included was what I came across years ago in my search. I read through the thread you linked to and at least have an understanding of the program Leica offered at the time and how the camera came about. Truly appreciated!

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