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Jack Baty
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Black and white mirror self-portrait
Black and white mirror self-portrait

I stopped experimenting with film developers a long time ago. It's been all HC-110 for years. But...I was intrigued by 510 Pyro as I've never tried a staining developer. Processed my first roll (HP5) in Pyro today. The only thing I did "wrong" was to not use an alkaline fixer, but word on the street is that most people don't notice a difference. Mixed 1:100 using 4ml. It's like syrup, but the supplied oral syringe worked well. One cool thing is that the shelf life of an opened bottle is 6 years. YEARS. https://www.zone-imaging.co.uk/shop/p/510pyro.

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Black and white film photo of my dog
Black and white film photo of my dog
Selfie with bulk film loader
Selfie with bulk film loader
Black and white film photo of my changing back with bulk loading gear
Black and white film photo of my changing back with bulk loading gear
Black and white film photo of my Corona Standard typewriter
Black and white film photo of my Corona Standard typewriter

Well, my first bulk loading attempt was (barely) successful. First, it helps to read the directions. The Nikon F100 was available, but doesn't allow for leaving the leader out when rewinding, so I had to try the film puller. I must've cut the leader wrong, because the puller just would not grab it. Meant I had to use my usual bottle opener method, but that ruins the cartridge. Oh well, I got some images out of it. #FilmPhotography

Bulk roll of HP5 and a bulk film loader, just waiting for me to screw something up.
Bulk roll of HP5 and a bulk film loader, just waiting for me to screw something up.

I've been nervous about trying to bulk load film, but I'm finally out of 35mm rolls, so I guess it's time.

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