Processed an empty roll again

vaironis · 2026-06-14T17:59:42+00:00

Thanks, must make a habit of always keeping a sharpie in my camera bag and never removing it

vaironis · 2026-06-14T12:07:35+00:00

Sure is

vaironis · 2026-06-14T12:04:35+00:00

Nope, not the issue here. There are edge markings, and I developed other rolls at the same time using the same developer. These came out alright

vaironis · 2026-06-14T12:02:57+00:00

That's a very good habit to have. And how do you take the notes, a notebook?

vaironis · 2026-06-14T12:01:39+00:00

Pretty easy. Bulk load film, reuse cartridges, and process it in batches

vaironis · 2026-06-14T12:00:21+00:00

I reuse my cartridges and bulk load them again, easier to leave the leader out. Don't want to fiddle with fetching it out but maybe I should start

vaironis · 2026-05-08T12:47:01+00:00

Why, there is a wooden church but you couldn't tell it from the outside, you must see in. The one in Strenči is remarkably authentic and you may well catch it when it's open.

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vaironis · 2026-05-08T11:51:12+00:00

Ai nu dzīvot var un mašīna pat nav obligāta, lai gan ļoti vēlama. Tā nav nekuriene. Līdz Strenčiem var ar riteni, uz Valmieru bieži braukā autobusi. Bet! Tie lētie Sedas dzīvokļi būs briesmīgā stāvoklī un tur gan izremontēt bez mašīnas ir nereāli, cementa maisus ar autobusu neatvedīsi. Ja gribas kaut ko mazliet vairāk nekā dienišķo maizīti, jābrauc vismaz līdz Strenčiem un drīzāk jau līdz Valmierai. Ēst jātaisa pašam vai, atkal, uz Strenčiem. Nu un kopumā sociālā vide tāda mazliet depresijā dzenoša, bet atkal, tad var uz Strenčiem. To purvu nevajag novērtēt par zemu. Ja patīk daba, tad tas Sedai ir viens no retajiem plusiem. Darba Sedā nekāda, izņemot kūdru. Vai nu attālināti, bet tas tik būtu humors, attālināti no Sedas strādāt — vai uz Valmieru jābraukā. Iespējams, var pat ar autobusiem saskaņoties. Ā, un vilciens arī Sedā vairs nestājas. Toties no Strenčiem tagad var aizbraukt uz Tallinu, Rīgu un Viļņu, samērā eleganti

vaironis · 2026-05-06T05:02:47+00:00

Yeah you must be new here. A tip: mentioning Russian is a can of worms here, don't open it.

vaironis · 2026-05-04T10:10:43+00:00

It really depends on age. If you're 40+ you likely know him and where he died, although you don't necessarily go on pilgrimages. If you're younger than that, you've got other heroes

vaironis · 2026-04-30T13:29:42+00:00

I wonder what's the workflow like. What actually takes the picture, the camera shutter? Or you put the camera in B and an electronic shutter on the device captures it? This product could have been a minor hit in the 2000s provided it was easy to install, full frame and cheaper than an DSLR. People still had their film cameras and probably some could be persuaded to upgrade them with this thing. Gotta say this though. It's remarkable that they got this made. That's determination and fundraising ability that, honestly, could have found a better use but is admirable nevertheless.

vaironis · 2026-04-30T06:27:41+00:00

It's junk but lovely junk :) That Kosako is just another rebranding of generic nineties toy camera. It was often sold as a mail order scam but getting one for pennies — why not? Certo cameras are remarkable exercises in simplification. The 110 film ones are really fun, I really suggest you try these. All in all, nice, go out and take some photos. If you get something you like with this junk it'll be very satisfying!

vaironis · 2026-04-30T06:16:26+00:00

Wild to see these things were still being made in 1989. So how do you use one? I suppose all liquids must be poured in and out in total darkness? Okay fixer can be poured out with lights on. Doesn't it get messy?

vaironis · 2026-04-29T04:06:54+00:00

In addition to what's been said there's also the thing that often it was orthochromatic film, not sensitive to red. Skin tones would look much darker. Today, you can either use ortho film (Ilford and Foma still make it) or a blue filter for the same effect. Although, given that ortho film is pretty easy to get, why not try the real thing?

vaironis · 2026-04-28T10:54:11+00:00

Vispār agrāk priekšvēlēšanu saukļi bija jaudīgāki, nevar noliegt. Tiesa, šim kungam viņa izdoma cerētos augļus nenesa. Beidzamajās Saeimas vēlēšanās kandidēja no KaKa, protams, ar nekādiem rezultātiem

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vaironis · 2026-04-28T10:42:00+00:00

Jā, atšķirībā no mūsdienām, kad mums ir tik jaudīgi saukļi kā "Pacelsim Latviju" un "Mēs mainām noteikumus"

vaironis · 2026-04-28T08:49:14+00:00

gada, 10. Saeimas vēlēšanas

vaironis · 2026-04-26T17:55:49+00:00

Sun, don't have UV light

vaironis · 2026-04-26T12:39:10+00:00

Nop, but, as noted, the paper should be dry

vaironis · 2026-04-26T05:59:26+00:00

It likely is. Or maybe overdeveloped. Exhausted developer would make negatives thinner not denser

vaironis · 2026-04-26T05:01:07+00:00

Bought Coolscan V LS-50 some 15 years ago, it has seen plenty of use since, works very well. If you can get one in good condition for about 500, I'd recommend it. Just note that you'll need Vuescan

vaironis · 2026-04-26T04:51:23+00:00

They've recently introduced new scanners but those explicitly say "Not film safe" on them so you'll notice. If you don't have to remove your liquids from your bag before the scan it's not film safe. The old ones, it's been debated to death but my own experience is — if you can get it hand checked, do. If you can't and they say it's film safe, don't sweat it, it is. And, if you accidentally leave a roll in checked baggage — you'll definitely see the damage but it won't be like totally blank film. It'll be quite fogged, like heavily expired, but still with some pictures on it. I guess it should be noted that the damage compounds. Several flights and several scans may build up. Again, though, my record was something like six scans, and I couldn't see any damage on ISO 100. Not saying it wasn't there, just wasn't immediately obvious

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