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Comment by JAK posted on What's your latest acquisition? at 16/11/2020 - 01:46
Try four or five seconds. I can't say how too long would be. First of all though try washing the print head through with warm (not hot) water and try the ultrasonic as a last resort.
Comment by JAK posted on Printer Ink at 14/11/2020 - 16:32
jeallen01 wrote:
and then I may get around to trying to "de-clog" the printhead on the old PIXMA 895 and see if the few cartridges that I retained do themselves still work. .
I've managed to recover several blocked printheads with a quick burst in an ultrasonic cleaner. I also managed to destroy another head by making the burst too long! and then I may get around to trying to "de-clog" the printhead on the old PIXMA 895 and see if the few cartridges that I retained do themselves still work. .
Generally I alternate a genuine cartridge with a compatible or refilled one which seems to help.
Hope you can get yours sorted out.
Comment by JAK posted on Printer Ink at 13/11/2020 - 22:48
Inks arrived today from jeallen01. Thank you very much.
Comment by JAK posted on Printer Ink at 13/11/2020 - 00:51
Jonathan-Mac wrote:
I bought a cheapie Nikon AF 50mm f/1.8 to go on the F801S I bought a few months back which has been sitting unused as I had no lens for it. The Nikon is a little disappointing in build quality but even more so in that there are no half stops when using it in aperture priority mode. It's an unexpected limitation that I don't have with cameras that are much older. I only bought the F801S as it goes up to 1/8000s shutter speed, which gives me a lot of flexibility. The only other film camera I have that does that is the Pentax Z1, which is very similar in functionality, but uglier and doesn't take AA batteries.
We all make mistakes! But aren't you on the wrong forum?I bought a cheapie Nikon AF 50mm f/1.8 to go on the F801S I bought a few months back which has been sitting unused as I had no lens for it. The Nikon is a little disappointing in build quality but even more so in that there are no half stops when using it in aperture priority mode. It's an unexpected limitation that I don't have with cameras that are much older. I only bought the F801S as it goes up to 1/8000s shutter speed, which gives me a lot of flexibility. The only other film camera I have that does that is the Pentax Z1, which is very similar in functionality, but uglier and doesn't take AA batteries.
Comment by JAK posted on What's your latest acquisition? at 10/11/2020 - 16:59
Thank you. The Royal Mail might be simplest, or Parcel 2Go.
Comment by JAK posted on Printer Ink at 06/11/2020 - 23:29
I agree with Peter that #1/2 is a good image.
3/4 isn't at all bad, it has the path leading down to the lake which works well.
With 5/6 the path leads off the edge so that doesn't really work.
7/8 is an interesting image, but could do with greater saturation and contrast with regard to the tractor to give it more impact.
I'm not sure they were the best images to perform mono conversions on.
Regarding RobL's comment, colour photography has been around for quite some time. This site https://www.boredpanda.com/first-color-photos-vintage-old-autochrome-lumiere-auguste-louis has some lovely colour photographs from a century ago.
To decide what photographs would convert well to B&W, find some examples you think are good and ask yourself what is it about them that makes them stand out. With that knowledge you'll have a better idea what subjects might work well for you. Then consider the treatment of them which could be a contrasty silhouette or the fine tonal contrasts of perhaps someone's face. The subject you choose really does matter. It might also require processing above and beyond pressing 'convert to monochrome.' Read up on the use of colour filters to enhance original monochrome images shot on film. The same techniques are equally valid even when done digitally from a colour original.
Have a look at https://www.photographymad.com/pages/view/using-coloured-filters-in-black-and-white-photography.
3/4 isn't at all bad, it has the path leading down to the lake which works well.
With 5/6 the path leads off the edge so that doesn't really work.
7/8 is an interesting image, but could do with greater saturation and contrast with regard to the tractor to give it more impact.
I'm not sure they were the best images to perform mono conversions on.
Regarding RobL's comment, colour photography has been around for quite some time. This site https://www.boredpanda.com/first-color-photos-vintage-old-autochrome-lumiere-auguste-louis has some lovely colour photographs from a century ago.
To decide what photographs would convert well to B&W, find some examples you think are good and ask yourself what is it about them that makes them stand out. With that knowledge you'll have a better idea what subjects might work well for you. Then consider the treatment of them which could be a contrasty silhouette or the fine tonal contrasts of perhaps someone's face. The subject you choose really does matter. It might also require processing above and beyond pressing 'convert to monochrome.' Read up on the use of colour filters to enhance original monochrome images shot on film. The same techniques are equally valid even when done digitally from a colour original.
Have a look at https://www.photographymad.com/pages/view/using-coloured-filters-in-black-and-white-photography.
Comment by JAK posted on Breaking new ground at 05/11/2020 - 01:05
dcweather wrote:
I got sent the update via email from RIcoh. I was distinctly unimpressed
Won't they let you unsubscribe?I got sent the update via email from RIcoh. I was distinctly unimpressed
Comment by JAK posted on Progress report on PENTAX's new APS-C-format digital SLR flagship camera: officially named PENTAX K-3 Mark III at 01/11/2020 - 01:28
What's a ubiquitous adaptor? Do the cards work in other devices when using the ubiquitous adaptor?
Comment by JAK posted on Using Micro-SD cards at 30/10/2020 - 15:02
Was it you selling this