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Title: Anyone ever tried this....?
Post by: zapsnaps on February 20, 2017, 09:09:12 PM

Sitting wondering how to make life even more complicated for myself, I wondered if anyone on here has used old photographic plates that are offered on auction sites from the 1920s or before? If exposed at ISO 1, would I get anything? Has anybody tried in the last 80 or 90 years?

Suppose I could always buy a box and find out.

Title: Re: Anyone ever tried this....?
Post by: Bryan on February 20, 2017, 09:24:00 PM

That would be impressive if you get something.  I say go for it!

Title: Re: Anyone ever tried this....?
Post by: jharr on February 20, 2017, 10:01:56 PM

I just went out on a limb and bought a roll of Polaroid Type 47. It was pretty reasonably priced, so the experiment/fun was worth it. Needless to say, I got didley squat out of it, but it was a little bit of fun at a low price point. I'm with Bryan. Go for it. If you shoot a few and get nothing for the effort, you can at least recover the glass and re-coat with AG-Plus.

Title: Re: Anyone ever tried this....?
Post by: Sandeha Lynch on February 20, 2017, 10:24:57 PM

My memory is telling me that Andrea bought a box of glass photo plates maybe ten years ago, though they were maybe post-war era.  Maybe you could message her.

Title: Re: Anyone ever tried this....?
Post by: astrobeck on February 20, 2017, 10:30:57 PM

I have that same memory of Andrea doing this....

Title: Re: Anyone ever tried this....?
Post by: Francois on February 20, 2017, 11:04:34 PM

Me too...
Did Heather Sullivan do this too? I'm trying to think. Maybe if you search the site you could get an answer.
Just google site:filmwasters.com glass plates

Title: Re: Anyone ever tried this....?
Post by: Andrea. on February 21, 2017, 07:13:18 PM

Yes I have done this. Used various plates over the years and still have some Ilford r25  4x5 plates waiting to be shot. here's one https://www.flickr.com/photos/schlapp/5122347819/in/photolist-LtUJQs-JKYhf9-kCQn4-8NDnxH-5qHAEU-4cBRp8-3MFAxU-GrW4Y-fj7dm-fj3E7-eYRTP-duz6h-cbhLV-bC8WV (https://www.flickr.com/photos/schlapp/5122347819/in/photolist-LtUJQs-JKYhf9-kCQn4-8NDnxH-5qHAEU-4cBRp8-3MFAxU-GrW4Y-fj7dm-fj3E7-eYRTP-duz6h-cbhLV-bC8WV).

Title: Re: Anyone ever tried this....?
Post by: Francois on February 21, 2017, 10:21:27 PM

Hey Andrea!
Good to see you back :)

So, how's life in the north?

Title: Re: Anyone ever tried this....?
Post by: jojonas~ on February 23, 2017, 11:09:32 AM

I'm pretty sure I know someone that has shot glass, he's really into expired stuff. best tip he ever gave me was to use undiluted d-76 och be careful with the temperature -old emulsions can easily wash off, don't wash it too hard either.

Title: Re: Anyone ever tried this....?
Post by: jojonas~ on February 23, 2017, 11:10:17 AM

Beautiful shot, Andrea :)

Title: Re: Anyone ever tried this....?
Post by: John Robison on February 24, 2017, 06:24:07 AM

If they were free, sure. But I wouldn't pay any money, but that's just me. I see that there was a Kickstarter for bringing back glass plates. Might try that.