Jimmy Hickford

Thanks, buh. I'm enjoying having the old girl back working better than she's ever done! Pity the weather is getting a bit pants now.

They'll not win any awards, but at least I know my Rolleiflex is working correctly again. Couple of shots using the Rolleinar 1 close-up attachment too. #BelieveInFilm #ShootFilmBeNice

I follow a guy on Instagram who shoots a Cirkut camera. Watching him develop a sheet of film is ridiculous! 😂

Damn my impatience! I went to dev the roll of Tri-x I shot in my Rolleiflex yesterday and realised I was out of developer. Mixed up some cafenol, but the negatives came out so thin that you could barely even see the edge markings! I could see small parts of each frame, so the camera is working. Grrr

Walking down Petty Cury in Cambridge on the way back to the park & ride bus and I hear someone say "Nice camera!" (I heard that a lot today). I was about to say thanks when I realised the guy was carrying a Widelux! 😂 We had a little chat. #BelieveInFilm #ShootFilmBeNice

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Yeah, I've seen those too. Makes me cringe every time!

Unfortunately all their film stuff is expensive AF. They wanted £12.50 for a roll of HP5 120. I guess that's what happens when you're opposite Kings College on King's Parade in Cambridge. Their rent and rates must be immense!

Oh dear, Campkins Cameras! 120mm? 🙄 #BelieveInFilm #ShootFilmBeNice

Just got back from picking my Rolleiflex up from the Rolleiflex Wizard! He had to replace some kind of arm and a small spring. It feels like a new camera! 😍 The film advance/cocking is so smooth now! I can't wait to try it out over the weekend. #BelieveInFilm #ShootFilmBeNice

Must. Not. Snigger...

In all seriousness though; I hope you haven't damaged yourself.

If anyone is looking for a medium format camera, my friend Aga is selling this Bronica ETRSi:

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I dropped it over to the repair guy after work today. He diagnosed at least one issue within seconds of having it in his hands. We'll see what needs fixing.

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Me too! 🤞🏻

Doesn't there just! I have already contacted the Rolleiflex wizard and he's messaged me back to tell me to drop it down to him.

I was approached at a classic car meet yesterday about selling some of my shots of some of the cars there. I went to develop the rolls today... Blank, bar the edge markings. Rolleiflex off to see the Rollei Wizard again soon then 😭 #BelieveInFilm #ShootFilmBeNice

I can't say I've even heard of it before.

Ahhh, I'd forgotten about him. Cool shot!

Hehe Yep, I remember. I didn't like to mention. He was a good sport though.

I think this one is my favourite so far! 😍

I don't know about great, but it's not bad. 😂 Little annoyed that I cut his hands off. Ah well.

I finally got round to developing the roll of Kentmere 100 in 120 that I shot at the Norwich meetup I went to recently.

Rolleiflex 2.8e
Kentmere ISO 100 (120)
Godox AD200 strobe into a Godox lantern softbox (I believe)
Ilford ID-11

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Yeah, it's good to share the passion about the craft.

Unfortunately it wasn't darkened all the time as people were coming in to look around.

Oh, agreed on both counts. I spent most of the day today in the community darkroom for an open studios event.

Where would people recommend for getting say 4 cut rolls of film scanned at a decent resolution, at a decent price and a decent timeframe? UK recommendations #BelieveInFilm #ShootFilmBeNice

Picked up a Polaroid SX70 Sonar and accessories from a friend today. #BelieveInFilm #ShootFilmBeNice

Blimey, SX70 film is rather tricky to get hold of! The B&W version doesn't seem to be in stock anywhere :( I hope they're not going to discontinue it! #BelieveInFilm #InstantFilm #ShootFilmBeNice