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LEICA M2 + EFKE KB40 + MK35
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Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2023 4:20 pm
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Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2023 4:20 pm
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Testing a New Batch of MK35 'Beutler-Type' film Developer this time in my 1965 LEICA M2 + 1989 50mm f2 Summicron rated 50 ASA, 125th @ f9 Outdated EFKE KB40 film - I gave it 9.5 Mins @ 1+5 dilution - neg was SOFT but all the shadow detail was there in a very CONTRASTY SUBJECT the metal bench in Ingrave Road, BRENTWOOD M2 now loaded with EFKE KB14 METERING was with a 1960's British 'Weston Master V' using Incident Light.


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PASS!


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Posted: Thu May 18, 2023 1:37 pm
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Posted: Thu May 18, 2023 1:37 pm
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Very nice image - which reminds me of past times when images were composed carefully and with a certain intention. Sadly, this craftmanship is lost ... almost Wink

I have reprocessed the image slightly - what do you think ?

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