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[@HighlandRoad87]

It looked to me like 24 was right on the nose. In all seriousness, thank you so much for your videos Roger. I would imagine that at times you might feel concerned that you are being repetitive and need to try something new. I say just keep doing what you're doing. I find your videos inspiring and it never gets old. Cheers mate!

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

So nice of you, cheers

[@zakriyabh]

The first 10 seconds is the story of my life

[@zakriyabh]

Pro tip : you can cut the 8x10 paper into four sheets of 4x5. That way it won't cost as much paper but you'll end up with the same results. The other thing that works for me is to buy some 4x6 paper that's the exact same brand and stock as your 8x10 paper and use that for test strips.

[@kamaksi24]

I was going to say EXACTLY the same thing!!

[@totenvt]

im currently using an EL Nikkor 50mm on a set of bellows with a panasonic Lumix GF1 for macro photography, suprisingly sharp lens for bug shots in the rose bushes

[@thevalleyofdisappointment]

Ilford say 1L of working strength made up multigrade developer is good for 100 sheets of 8x10 RC paper. Seems like a stretch to me to use the same mix for 5-10 darkroom sessions or a whole box of paper. Will have to do some tests... Ok I have calculated 77 sheets left in my box. I will make up 1L of fresh and continue to use this for the remainder!

[@andyvan5692]

one thing, maybe give it some warm tone, or sepia toning, would look nice with that brown hue, more old school.

[@Powerwashincrocs]

When I use my Delta exposure scale, I cut my 8x10 sheets of paper into four 4x5 sheets to use for the scale.

[@mjones410]

just want to say that I always look forward to these videos, I'm going to investigate those exposure wheels a bit more, thanks for introducing me to them.

[@tomharpur9516]

Another great video Roger glad you enjoyed the exposure chart. Thanks for the mention.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Cheers Tom

[@StephenThorley]

When I use the exposure chat with 8*10 I cut the test paper in 1/4 and that works quite well. Although I don't use it very often.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

@@StephenThorley I haven't used it since Stephen,, yet great to try these things.

[@alecbruyns4490]

I always used to develop prints for a minute and a half. This gives better consistency, and deeper blacks.

[@Marcus-xw3pv]

Entertainment and Information, perfect mix, that’s why I love this channel.

[@jaredacrean]

I have been using the kodak exposure calculator and I quite like it. I cut a smaller piece for a test print, as long as you can see one number you can figure out the rest.

[@alasdairdougall7868]

Always makes me laugh when there are ‘new’ tools discovered that have been around for years.

[@tgchism]

Congrats on the new gear! A nice little grain focuser is always good to have! I've never seen a exposer tester like that so that was interesting too! Nice looking shot of the nephew as well! I'm sure the mother in law will be pleased!

[@andrewford80]

I know I shouldn't, but I often use Ilford Multigrade developer that is months old. Stored in a plastic bottle, no vacuum. honestly, it seems to take months before I notice exhaustion, as a result of time. Overuse on the other hand, seems more of an issue.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Why not. If it works for you :)

[@b_wtangible_moments]

I also use a grain focuser. Here's a little tip I do to get image fine focused. Put a scrap paper of the same paper your going to use to print with on to the easel then focus. What your doing is taking account of the thickness of that paper before you focus.You could also cut paper the same bottom shape of focuser and tape it to the bottom of it. Anyways it's just what I do. Another great video Roger thanks for sharing.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

I usually do Tang! Glad someone picked up on it.

[@odukar2315]

Again a great lesson! Thx for all your efforts!

[@Enevan1968]

You convinced me, Roger. I'm going to hunt that Kodak thingamajig.

[@jesperbent3685]

Hi there. Great vid. Butwhat aparture do you do the 60 sec. .?

[@TomNorthenscold]

It occurred to me during today’s darkroom session that the Kodak Projection Print Scale gives you a maximum black test every time you use it. I have a couple of these that I was gifted. I use them for test prints. I do my test prints with 4x6 paper of the same make and model so that I don’t waste an entire sheet of 8x10 or larger.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

I haven't used it for a long time. And yes I also use 5x7 paper for tests of the same paper. As you say saves wasting the bigger sheets 👍

[@mamiyapress]

When using the (new) focus finder put a blue filter in to the filter carrier, it makes it much easier to focus the grain, very nice portrait.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Okay, cool tip. Don't have a blue filter though.

[@mamiyapress]

@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss Can I suggest a Cokin blue filter, there must be loads of them around now.

[@jameslane3846]

Interesting, how does it make it easier to focus on the grain? Would be helpful for fine grain films on medium and large format for smaller prints

[@joshneill7695]

@@jameslane3846 I'm only guessing here, but i'd say with the blue filter being 'complimentary' to the red safe light, the grain would be better highlighted..?

[@mamiyapress]

@@jameslane3846 It was a tip that I had read in a photographic magazine many years ago. It does work, the blue light in that darkroom atmosphere makes it much easier for the eye to focus on the film grain. Take out the red filter and put in a blue Cokin filter just to focus, try it.

[@Socrates...]

Hi Roger, great video. Thanks for your effort.

[@iainmc9859]

This has to be the most informative, entertaining and thoughtful vlog on darkroom practice on You Tube. Doing stuff I ain't even considered. 'Thingymajig'........u-speekee-ma-languij ;-)

[@jeanprefontaine4432]

Very beautiful portrait Roger and also very cool catchlight !

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Thanks Jean

[@warrenwise8127]

I spent some time in the darkroom (kitchen) on the weekend making some prints after a 20 year break, i have the same grain focus finder, I like it, great videos you do. Cheers from Australia.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Cheers Warren! Keep printing.

[@groovesme]

Great video, always such a joy, bless you.

[@RobBob555]

love this dark room stuff.. but ive not really got room for it.. so im currently scanning my negs.. hopefully one day soonish.. il get set up.. i have an old Meopta Axomat ll Enlarger .. dunno if il ever get round to using it though.

[@jameslane3846]

Get an Intrepid Enlarger. It was designed to not take much space

[@norbertstepien9185]

That nikon is a great lens from the 70's. I've got the 2.8 and it's fantastic as I'm sure yours is. Great price as well.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Oh, it's the 70s! Wow. Thanks Norbert.

[@brentdrafts2290]

Maybe make some 4x5 test sheets. The nikor may work a larger enlargments?

[@joshneill7695]

I am so impressed with your darkroom skills that I'm thinking of hiring your services to print my negatives! Beautiful portrait and superb video... Top drawer my friend! 👌

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Lol, thanks Tony.

[@photosynthesis69]

Heard you mention it the beginning, adox silvermax is an amazing film. I wanna get one of those test machines you have and the circular thing to determine print times. Looks useful.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

I haven't used it since

[@beaupfeifferrecordings]

nice EL len's ive being using a 75mm EL for a while now and I really like the feel of the aperture dial built like a tank 24hrs air time for the developer ive found good shopping on the len's rodger

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Yes solid Beau!

[@fractius81]

Hey, first off all great video as always, one of my fav youtubers, because off your videos i build a darkroom off my one, thanks for that and keep it up. just notice that on 20 min mark the dark wall on your back looks like a poster off the reaper. greetings from portugal

[@andersellmo]

I usually keep my developer for up to two months. Use it once a week for 10-20 prints, and then I just put another tray on top as a lid until the next time. If the developer is exhausted it's usually very noticeable between one print and the next.

[@mauricioalchundiasegovia8355]

Awesome Mr Phil Collins¡¡¡

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

lol

[@andyvan5692]

hey, at 15:43 you aren't in the 'dark', you are in red safe light!!

[@terrywbreedlove]

I ordered that little test strip thingy and it will be here Monday. :)

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

It's a good tool

[@thecurioussquirrelreviews]

Is your enlarger aperture wide open for that test circular exposure device? Or did you stop down for that test?

[@fotolookconde]

Shoot Film Like a Boss can I suggest for you to use a clam or magic arm to put your camera on? That way you can save space without the tripod in the darkroom!

[@naaldvoerder]

On testing used developer, it is better to fully ooverexpose a strip of paper and make a test strip of increasing developement times to see whether increased developement times result in blacker blacks..

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Great tip. You mean hit light on the strip for say 60s. Then make your test strip of projection times on top of that 60s

[@kamaksi24]

First, I do the same thing with film. When you load it into the developer reel, I keep about 2-3 cm of the film leader. I put the leader into a small glass and put developer in it. I want full light to see if the film turns black. If it doesn’t the film developer is dead. I do this when I am not sure about the strength of the developer.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Yes I've done that. Nothing worse than having unknown weak film developer.

[@joshneill7695]

I haven't had to test my developer before, but i haven't shot so much film lately.. Could you please explain exactly your process so I could check my developer?

[@cbra736]

I love your videos :). Did I get it right, you shot this portrait with the Adox Silvvermax? I think I missed which camera you used.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

I can't remember what film. It would have been my Olympus OM20 camera.

[@fabiopagnini8796]

Thanks for your videos. What do you think about talking about the treatment of fiber papers? Washing and drying. Thank you

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

I have a video on my experience with fibre. A few weeks ago

[@fabiopagnini8796]

@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss I saw it, I didn't miss it. But since I am Italian and do not speak English very well, I try to understand by looking at the images in addition to your words. I tried to use fiber papers, but I miss the part of washing and drying, to make the paper flat and without spots. How are you doing?

[@terrywbreedlove]

I have a paper showing how to use this and doing the split contrast filter technique.

[@kamaksi24]

I would love to see some WASHI W, F or S type film. The W is hand crafted and orthochromatic. It is film sensitive in the blues and greens. You can unload the film under red light!! Could you do an experiment with one of these films?

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

I've looked into that film. I may have a dabble with it at some point.

[@kamaksi24]

That would we ACE!!

[@RunningDigger]

This maximum black test should work for old fixer and stop bath? I mean, I got some sitting here for a few days and don't know if they're still any good

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

No, it's only for developer. You'll know if your fixer is on its way out you'll get stained looking prints.

[@RunningDigger]

@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss Thank you!!

[@johnnytremp]

For stop bath, use indicator stop bath. Purple means its gone bad. For fixer, use Edwals hypo check.

[@andrewfrost8866]

Lovely portrait!

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Thanks Andrew.

[@nutsackstapler]

You have to sell those shirts, pretty sure a good portion of us watchers would buy one. Especially your xtol shirt. 😂😂😂

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Lol

[@kieranpicken3696]

Just wanted to say thank you! I have been struggling with my Paterson micro focus finder since I bought it in March, wondering if there was some trick to using it as I couldn't make out any detail down it. Since you just seemed to go for it, I tried again and this time I was obviously looking down it correctly because suddenly I can use my flippin' focus finder - already used it to fine focus 2 prints this afternoon. :)

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

There is a line inside. Adjust the lens up and down and get that line in focus first. Mine keeps slipping so a bit fiddly.

[@devroombagchus7460]

I liked your remark that you wouldn't use the old developer for prints yourself or give away. Apparently, it was good enough for your stepmother. That's the spirit! 😉😳

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

😂

[@danem2215]

Really interesting to see dev that old still work. I feel wasteful using fresh Ilford developer every session. I did have one batch go sour on me but that was after 20 some prints

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

The worst can happen is waste of a few test strips. Better than the film developer gone bad lol

[@tonyhirst3628]

Nikon is much superior to a componar C, you must notice the difference? I had the Schneider years ago and thought it one of the worst quality enlarger lenses,very poor.

[@vedostuu]

Using a cap with grain focuser is sometimes quite frustrating.. I was sure you wouldn’t see anything :)

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

I had to take it off 😂

[@johnnytremp]

I use developer that's half a year old without any problems! Am I cheap? Maybe.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Already diluted?

[@johnnytremp]

Yes indeed! I do use Ethol LPD which is said to be the longest lasting developer in the world, so maybe that's something to do with it. Also I try to keep the bottles completely full, or if they're partly empty I use some of that heavy gas in a can (forget the name).

[@gravateam]

Hi there! Why You use glass plate under the paper, when doing printing on enlarger?

[@JasonRenoux]

Beautiful portrait you shot :) I have a question...again... I have recently started shooting film again and this time went on developing my own film. Easy black and white photos and used for my first 8 rolls the Ilford monobath df96. From what I understand, not all developers are made equal. In this video, you say using Ilford multigrade and you shoot with a large variety of films, therefore different emulsions...That takes me to the question...finally: according to you, is important to match the developer to the film? Is there a one all be all developer? (that's two questions...pint is on me) :) Cheers

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

All depends on the film. Some specialist films such as Adox Silvermax and Cinestill Films and quite a few others it's recommended to use a particular developer which you'll find if you read up on that film. Common films such as your Ilford, Kodaks, foma, kentmere etc I use with either Rodinal or XTOL. If I want less grain on higher speed films I use Ilford Microphen and if I want less grain on slower speed films I use Ilford Perceptol.

[@JasonRenoux]

@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss thanks, that answers my question. Cheers

[@alfredozappetelli1473]

Hi, how much liquid (water + chemical) do you recommend on 30x40 pans? Thank you

[@naaldvoerder]

I don't think the 4.0 EL Nikkor is an improvement over a 2.8 Schneider Kreuznach

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Interesting.

[@FrankP83]

Just a stupid question, the enlarger is in focus over all the image at every aperture? Or is like a normal lens, that is sharp with >f8?I want to "scan" the negatives with a Canon FD Bellows and the slide copier attached, and i'm using a Canon FD 50 F1.4 to make a copy with my mirrorless attached. Is better to use an enlarger instead of my Canon FD 50 1.4?I've also bought an adapter to attach the Canon 50mm as a macro lens (inverse ring) ...but i don't know if something will be better (except for the magnification....)

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

As a rule I always use one or two stops down from the minimum. I have used f2.8 on 10x8's and not seen any difference, but I have a feeling larger prints may not be as good around the edges using the aperture at it's widest.

[@FrankP83]

@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss using an enlarger lens can be solved?Or the enlarger lens has the same issues as a normal 50mm lens, like mine f1.4 FD?

[@hlron]

Do you use Peter 's clock. Is it useful?

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

I do. It's perfect timing.

[@theoldfilmbloke]

@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss Thank Goodness it works for you Ha ha !! ( Peter )

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

@@theoldfilmbloke it stopped a couple of times during printing ha ha. But I've tested it against my Digi clock and it's bang on time. Might need to oil the mechs

[@Enevan1968]

What's the name of that thingamajig?

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Thingamajig.