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I've been thinking about trying film photography and picked this up from eBay. Appears to be in excellent condition for something 50 years old, as far as I can tell all fully working.

Any suggestions for where to buy film and where to get it processed?


 
Posted : 14/05/2022 10:54 am
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Not a cheap hobby these days (film and processing).

I found Analog Wonderland good but soon gave up as so spoilt by digital with instant results and ability to just throw away bad shots with no cost.


 
Posted : 14/05/2022 12:48 pm
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Looks in good nick! The only things I've found that really deteriorate with age are the light-sealing strips where the back closes. If they're foam they can crumble. Used to be able to get new ones on ebay.
For processing I'd recommend The Darkroom (the-darkroom.co.uk).


 
Posted : 14/05/2022 3:25 pm
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Looks lovely

Review here


 
Posted : 14/05/2022 5:17 pm
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Thanks, I'll check out those sites. The light seals look a bit crumbly but seem intact and otherwise I think it's in better condition than my digital camera.


 
Posted : 15/05/2022 12:46 am
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I have one of those and a couple of lenses, inherited off my Father in law. I’ve not put any film through it, but it is a beautifully made thing. Everything feels so solid and mechanical.


 
Posted : 15/05/2022 8:54 am
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Looks lovely. I used to shoot a role or two of film myself. B&W I used to develop to negative myself then scan. Developing colour is more tricky. Not sure where to get film from these days - 7 day shop used to be good but alas no more.

Last time I looked Silverprint were in London but now they are in Poole - lots of Colour and B&W film.


 
Posted : 15/05/2022 11:27 am
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Posted : 15/05/2022 11:30 am

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