Author Topic: Filmwasters UK Large Format "Workshop" - North-East Kent 7th Jan 2012 (Read 5259 times)

LT · « **on:** December 08, 2011, 11:56:19 AM »

Phil has a rather sexy new Linhof that he wants to learn how to tame.

I think this is a superb opportunity to go for a FWers walk en LF masse.

I suggest those who have LF cameras and are either newbies or oldbies should come along and we'll share our working practises, tips and tricks.

I propose that we meet in Kent, down my way ... on either sat 7th, sun 8th, sat 14th or sun 15th Jan, for a wander around the coast to make the most of the baltic winds that blow from the North East at that time of year.

There will be pubs too.

edit: For fairness, people with smaller tools are also welcome, although I hold no responsibility for any psychological harm caused by feelings of inadequacy.

LT · « **Reply #1 on:** December 08, 2011, 12:00:40 PM »

salvo · « **Reply #2 on:** December 08, 2011, 12:05:13 PM »

Quote from: leon taylor on December 08, 2011, 11:56:19 AM

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edit: For fairness, people with smaller tools are also welcome, although I hold no responsibility for any psychological harm caused by feelings of inadequacy.

you know it's not the size....

Phil Bebbington · « **Reply #3 on:** December 08, 2011, 12:37:09 PM »

Cool! I now need something to carry the thing in if we are to travel!

Jon Butler · « **Reply #4 on:** December 08, 2011, 03:17:44 PM »

Sounds good to me, I'm in the Oldbie section having used L/F for many years although only 5x4 these days, to old to carry any larger. January!!!! is a worry though as I'm normaly in hibernation then.
J.

Paul Mitchell · « **Reply #5 on:** December 08, 2011, 03:47:18 PM »

Count me and the Chamonix in...

Paul

Sandeha Lynch · « **Reply #6 on:** December 08, 2011, 06:04:03 PM »

I go back to work on the 9th, but I like the idea.

LT · « **Reply #7 on:** December 08, 2011, 06:40:37 PM »

do you work weekends Sandeha?

Sandeha Lynch · « **Reply #8 on:** December 08, 2011, 08:16:15 PM »

My first thought was prompted because I'm taking three weeks off over the break. But I work MT/TF, and now that I think of it I can occasionally swap a day around to give a long weekend. So let's see what consensus comes up. I have a bunch of 5x7 that needs some air.

Nigel · « **Reply #9 on:** December 08, 2011, 09:14:40 PM »

That's on my doorstep how could I not be in! [.... trying to think of a small-tool joke that's not going to make me feel inadequate to weeks to come .... ]. $:-\$ Nope can't do it!

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #10 on:** December 09, 2011, 09:43:29 AM »

I am a big tool, so I qualify for this.

If I'm free on the date that you eventually agree on I'd love to come along with my compact and beautiful Tachiharathat'svastlysuperiortoLeon'sShenHaodespitethefactthathispicturesalwaysturnoutbetter.

Chris A Fraser · « **Reply #11 on:** December 09, 2011, 03:24:58 PM »

Hmmm. Yet another reason to move to the UK.

Sandeha Lynch · « **Reply #12 on:** December 09, 2011, 07:20:52 PM »

Have just agreed a new schedule at work which gives me Fridays free for a couple months after new year. So a Saturday meet would be the more doable.

LT · « **Reply #13 on:** December 09, 2011, 08:10:32 PM »

Quote from: Chris A Fraser on December 09, 2011, 03:24:58 PM

Hmmm. Yet another reason to move to the UK.

apart from the great employment opportunities, tropical climate, excellent social welfare system, tolerant society, high standard/ low cost of living and cordial relationships with neighbouring countries?

Late Developer · « **Reply #14 on:** December 09, 2011, 08:48:13 PM »

Once a date is decided, I'll take the day off work and the Wista and I will be delighted to attend. I'll even bring my limited supply (about a dozen sheets) of Polaroid Type 52 for us all to play with as a bit of "instant gratification" might be fun - so we can get some idea what the negative versions of what we're shooting should look like.....

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #15 on:** December 09, 2011, 11:29:11 PM »

Quote from: leon taylor on December 09, 2011, 08:10:32 PM

Quote from: Chris A Fraser on December 09, 2011, 03:24:58 PM
Hmmm. Yet another reason to move to the UK.

apart from the great employment opportunities, tropical climate, excellent social welfare system, tolerant society, high standard/ low cost of living and cordial relationships with neighbouring countries?

Leon, do NOT put Chris off

. We need more good bakers in this country!!!

sapata · « **Reply #16 on:** December 09, 2011, 11:48:37 PM »

Quote from: leon taylor on December 09, 2011, 08:10:32 PM

tropical climate

Leon - Coming from a tropical country this the only thing that worries me!

Going to the seaside in January in the opposite hemisphere with a 4x5 camera it's something that will look really good on my CV back in Brazil!...

stevesegz · « **Reply #17 on:** December 10, 2011, 08:41:14 AM »

I'm in! would prefer a Sunday so as to get down to the frozen wastes of Kent and would need to sort some accomodation bit chilly for tents!

LT · « **Reply #18 on:** December 10, 2011, 03:55:43 PM »

Excellent - sounds like there'll be quite a turn out.

I'm sorry to say that the only date I am able to make now (thanks to some reality checks provided by Mrs T) is saturday the 7th.

so that will have to be it.

We should meet at 10 am at the car spaces at the Monks Granary at Standard Quay Faversham (ME13 7BS), have a wander around the Iron Wharf Boat yard there and up the creek, then drive on to Reculver , and finally on to Broadstairs ?

I'll try to sort out a good pub to stop at some point for lunch.

I know it is a bit of a trek, but I think it will give a range of opportunities for pics and styles etc. Less of a walk and more of a tour.

how's that sound?

I'm looking forward to seeing all the big guns out on show.

Late Developer · « **Reply #19 on:** December 10, 2011, 08:48:50 PM »

Sounds great to me. It's in the diary.

Sandeha Lynch · « **Reply #20 on:** December 11, 2011, 07:49:47 AM »

The date looks good, the tides look good (high: 10.20). Now let's check the weather.

stevesegz · « **Reply #21 on:** December 11, 2011, 08:42:11 AM »

I'm in!

Miles · « **Reply #22 on:** December 11, 2011, 01:39:25 PM »

That's too close for me to miss. However I am lacking in LF at present. That could change over Winterval though

Shipwright Arms ?

LT · « **Reply #23 on:** December 11, 2011, 07:05:58 PM »

Nice idea re the shipwrights Miles ... but it's sort of going backwards? Also not sure about food there - I don't think i've ever eaten there. I was thinking either the Anchor after a wander around Iron Wharf, or maybe somewhere en route to Reculver - The Share and Coulter at Greenhill?

Miles · « **Reply #24 on:** December 11, 2011, 08:30:26 PM »

I'll ask Davis senior as he wanders around that bit of coast rather a lot. If heading for Reculver then there's The Ethelbert. Can get nice and bleak in the shadow of the sisters ? Bit Hackney'd maybe ...

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/reculver-towers-and-roman-fort/history-and-research/

I went to primary school at Reculver and they still used the cane. I might have to lie down now.

Sandeha Lynch · « **Reply #25 on:** December 11, 2011, 09:27:04 PM »

October 2007 ... My god, it was windy that day.

Taken with my freshly rebuilt whole plate Triple Victo, but this was back when I made my very first set of large format bellows. They were pretty crap and not at all pretty to look at, and I still had to chase down lightleaks in the back and at the front, so it was hardly a successful session.

Now of course, it looks fine and works fine ...

Suzi Livingstone · « **Reply #26 on:** December 12, 2011, 09:16:54 PM »

Quote from: Sandeha Lynch on December 11, 2011, 09:27:04 PM

October 2007 ... My god, it was windy that day.

Taken with my freshly rebuilt whole plate Triple Victo, but this was back when I made my very first set of large format bellows. They were pretty crap and not at all pretty to look at, and I still had to chase down lightleaks in the back and at the front, so it was hardly a successful session.

Now of course, it looks fine and works fine ...

What a beauty! Camera and image. Swoon...