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Michael

Very many thanks for the feedback. Hopefully insects will start coming my way

All the best

Michael

Has anyone noticed that there seem to be very few insects about at the moment? I was expecting to see quite a few more on our allotment in Southend-on-Sea with the warmer weather but the opposite is the case. Very few Honeybees; the occasional bumblebee ditto hoverflies and butterflies. There is even a dearth of aphids at the moment, not that I am complaining on that score. Even a trip to Kew Gardens last Saturday proved disappointing insect wise. Any thoughts Pentaxians?

Michael

Looking on line, this seems to be a common issue. I found this which might help, if you scroll down. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/7-pentax-compact-cameras/396504-mx-1-lens-wo...

Good Luck

Michael

Hi
I came across this post on the USA forum https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/6-pentax-dslr-discussion/290093-k10d-back-fo... Any use?

Michael

John
Thanks for the trip down Memory Lane. It has reminded me of those halcyon days of Pan F; FP3 and HPS from my time at Ilford Films.

Regards

Michael

If anyone has got cleavers aka Goose Grass in their garden, this too can be used as a developer according to this https://www.facebook.com/groups/1833878160190581/posts/4027565250821850/

There is also a report of Canadian photographer who uses Cannabis flower as a monochrome developer!! Looks as though there is no end to the possibilities

Try Googling UScamera.com. they have the lever in stock.

Michael

I have just come across the following method of developing black and white negative film https://www.shetnews.co.uk/2025/07/30/vintage-photography-enthusiast-testing-sea...

Do forum members think that it might catch on?

Michael

Hi
I have just come across this - https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/210-pentax-k-3-iii/464399-oh-no-weather-sealing-my-k-3iii-failed-light-rain-oh-wait.html#post5879177

Michael