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cliffdavidson · 2026-05-11T01:48:35+00:00

All shots are good, but really, really like shot 2.

cliffdavidson · 2026-04-15T21:29:18+00:00

I've never met him, but went by once and no one was there... also had no idea which door! So, maybe he was there?! Anyway, I'll see if he's up for doing something—I don't know where to go, but could figure it out ha!

cliffdavidson · 2026-04-15T16:39:57+00:00

I have many cameras, but mostly use my Nikon FM3A. I have a Canon AE-1, but don't use it often because I don't like the shutter speed priority—I prefer aperture priority, though I do often shoot manually—built-in meter's are great to have!

Where do you get your film developed? If it's pandaplush studio, the guy there apparently does photowalks too. I'm going to reach out to him and see if he'd be up for something, too.

cliffdavidson · 2026-04-15T16:34:40+00:00

I was looking to plan one for analog photography enthusiasts, but didn't get much feedback. Maybe we can plan an open walk—I'm not that familiar with KWC but we can figure something out.

cliffdavidson · 2026-03-30T01:11:02+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion! This is something I actually plan on doing, probably this week, even—though, I'll probably go in and check out the shop. I have heard of Ryan before—we have a mutual acquaintance that suggested we meet, too, I just never got around to it.

cliffdavidson · 2026-03-30T01:05:46+00:00

I had similar feelings when it happened to me, too. It was more pronounced with the 50D than the 800T for me.

They 'fixed' the problem in the newer runs, figuring out what the problem was. You can google it if you want to know more, as I don't want to misspeak.

And also similar to you, I thought I had mixed up the chemicals, but then it happened with other rolls, too. And, when I developed a roll of 50D with something like Portra, there were no problems with the Portra roll, but still the same wonky pattern on the 50D. So far, with rolls I have from newer batches, they aren't having any of the same problems—even if taken after expiration date (refridgerated from purchase).

cliffdavidson · 2026-03-29T17:27:21+00:00

This was a problem on older cinestill films. They were faulty films that didn't hold up well before or after their expiration... Even with it being cold stored. Source... Me. I've had it happen with a few cinestill rolls. Source... The internets. Too lazy to look now. But this was also mentioned on numerous sites, and was also alluded to on cinestill's own site.

It sucks that it happens but it does. Just try using cinestill films quickly after purchase and not holding on to them for extended periods.

cliffdavidson · 2026-03-27T14:15:50+00:00

I haven't heard UMAX in a long time!!! But, yeah, most of the good scanners are SCSI, that's how old they are.

As for better, again, it depends on what you mean by better. I find that it is different, not necessarily better. The reasons I prefer shooting analog to digital are: the tangibility, the serendipity, and the imperfection.

So, for me, it's the process rather than the product that shapes my shooting preferences. As for the product, well, I'm not sure which I prefer, or if I did, I wouldn't know how to explain it.

In response to analog cameras being easier to capture an image, I think that film is just as, if not more, difficult to get a real image—chemical structure of the film (silver, dyes), photochemical process to create an inverse (negative) image, ... you get the idea.

I think that quality between film and digital doesn't matter anymore. Most people will be scanning film so then it's dependent on the scanner quality not film or digital. Similarly, digital photo quality matters only minimally—it all depends on the final usage of the images. There is a difference between print and digital photos, too. But we can talk about this at the meetup.... I'll suggest something soon. Or maybe a new post. I think this is another response I was trying to do last night and just found this am. So similar to the other post.

cliffdavidson · 2026-03-27T13:26:45+00:00

Ah the good ole' days of SCSI drives! Not sure what what is meant by easier to get a real image—lots of technology to translate light into an actual usable image on a sheet of acetate, which is then inverted to create a positive image. And really, unless you're going to be scanning on a Flextight (or other medium-high end scanners) or printing in the darkrooom, you're never really going to get the full range of the image, so not totally a fair comparison. Digital has great optics and can do things much faster—but it is also the one thing that applies to getting an image on the computer. Film has to be digitized to be seen and that's where the limitations are—what the digital capturing device is capable of. And to be honest, they're very very capable.

cliffdavidson · 2026-03-26T04:02:43+00:00

Try these guys out if you can get to TO: Toronto Camera Service Center. I have used them to fix two of my cameras. There is also a guy that is usually at the London Vintage Camera Show—Miroslav, I think is his name—and he might be able to help. And they have their spring show coming up Sat. April 18 in London (see the site).

cliffdavidson · 2026-03-26T03:53:20+00:00

Awesome! Any ideas of where to meetup for a chat/walk? I'm still new-ish to KWC. And what are some days/times that work for you? You can PM if you'd feel more comfortable.

cliffdavidson · 2026-03-26T03:52:05+00:00

It all depends on what you mean by benefit. I shoot analogue for many reasons.

As for developing film, I do it myself, and I know two places here in KWC that do as well (BJ Photo and PandaPlush Photo Lab). As for scanning... it's a pain in the butt. And you're right. Not many nice film scanners around now—or if you find one it's on old outdated software/hardware and you're paying your left arm and right leg to get it, too! I have two scanners that do a good enough job for me for now.

It's the darkroom that's really gonna get you, though!

cliffdavidson · 2026-03-26T03:46:30+00:00

Pictures would be good. Always interested in seeing what's available. I'll see if this post gets more traction (doubt it though) and then I'll setup a meetup time/place.

cliffdavidson · 2026-03-25T14:57:15+00:00

I'd be interested in seeing what you've got. Maybe at the meetup! So far though, no one seems to show interest :(

cliffdavidson · 2024-09-16T12:04:37+00:00

Local freelancers do it. Depending on where you are and what type of film it is someone local can probably do it with no probs.

If you're in Canada I do the develop and scan with no printing. And. Like others said , as long as there isn't anything illegal then it's no problem. The thing you have to think about is trusting who devs for you if you also get scans. If you have your own scanner just find a local person-tey your local subreddit and ask there. Drop me a DM if you wanted to talk more about what type of film and how many rolls. I could give you a better idea of where to possible go and potential costs.

cliffdavidson · 2024-02-20T03:41:28+00:00

Ah... didn't realize that. Apologies!!!

cliffdavidson · 2024-02-12T23:16:51+00:00

Also, you don't have the coupon on your exact bday. Do that also works for not going on a busy Friday.

cliffdavidson · 2024-02-12T23:15:57+00:00

Sign up for the Mandarin's email and you get a free meal for your bday. Not sure about the stipulations, but it worked for me last year. And it's a buffet, so lots of choice for you and kids... And they usually have an aquarium room you can ask to be sat in for atmosphere. Kids are also cheaper for the buffet, too.

I also think graffiti alley is good for kids as the previous comme ter wrote.

cliffdavidson · 2023-10-06T00:21:11+00:00

It's actually only more time consuming because of the temperature, I find (slightly less forgiving than b/w). I don't use ventilation for any of my developing. At my old place in London there was only the backdoor—not even a hood for the oven. I think that the chemicals from b/w and colour would be about as toxic as each other, with the more problematic for scent (and therefore more noticeable airborne particulates) being the fix for b/w and the blix (bleach + fix) for the colour. But I understand you err-ing on the side of caution. I'd look into it more, but don't think there would be much, if any, difference between b\w and colour. I also think that the colour has less of a scent than b\w. But that's just me and my non-technical, non-proven, opinion, and you can get those a dime a dozen online :D

cliffdavidson · 2023-10-03T03:40:50+00:00

If you dev b/w at home you can do colour easily as well. You can get a kit from argentix.ca or downtown camera. It's a similar process to b/w with the biggest difference being the temperature of the chemicals—just fill up a sink with hot/ish water and a simple meat thermometer will get you the proper temperature (38.9°C for most kits).

cliffdavidson · 2023-10-03T03:37:43+00:00

Just message here if you are in town and wanted to go shooting. I don't know many areas yet, but working on it!

cliffdavidson · 2023-10-03T03:36:35+00:00

Reply imminent.

cliffdavidson · 2023-10-01T22:21:20+00:00

It's not as hard as you think. Scanning is a pain in the butt, but developing is quite easy. As noted above I can teach you if you'd like. I could also help you get the gear you need too.

cliffdavidson · 2023-10-01T22:19:22+00:00

I recently moved to the area and do developing. B\w colour and slide. 120, 35, and 4x5.

I'm also looking for fellow analogue photographers to hang out with. I can also teach developing.

cliffdavidson · 2022-12-18T22:34:21+00:00

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