David Tett's Photo Journal ABIPP

Mar 4, 2012

Feb 24, 2012

Feb 12, 2012

Here is a slideshow showing the process I go through to develop 35mm B&W film at home. It's not ideal of course...would love to set up my own darkroom when I have the space...but I've never had a problem using the darkbag. I took this roll from my rangefinder. I knew the photos were slightly underexposed so I decided to push the development a little and experiment, and as a result got some quite nice contrast across the tones. It takes time of course but it's also fun and exciting. I've also included a couple of scans here.

Feb 9, 2012

Softbox

Sorry not a lot of blogging at the moment as I've been pulling some projects together.

I recently purchased the Lastolite Octa Softbox, the largest softbox I own at 90x90cm across. I've been looking for a truly portable large softbox for a while now and it fits the bill perfectly. Takes roughly 10mins to set up mind so you have to factor that into the shoot. It produces lovely diffused light, and is nicely balanced. You can also shoot speedlights through it with a hotshoe attachment. Travelling around London on public transport with all your gear means you need these sort of portable lighting solutions.

Jan 20, 2012

Bessa R2

Got a new camera! The Voigtlander Bessa R2 manual rangefinder with 28mm f/1.9 lens. Love it. Shooting quite a bit of film recently, on the Mamiya 645 too. It's a lot of fun when the turnaround time isn't a factor. I'll post some examples once I've done some developing.

NYE Fireworks 2012

I've recently moved to a new flat on Lower Marsh, overlooking Waterloo Station. Should have put this shot up earlier really! Good display albeit a little short in my mind.