How long have got Besoeker?
But seriously, as no doubt I’ve mentioned previously, for me it’s a bit like music, vinyl vs digital downloads/streaming. The former in both cases are more tangible, something of substance. No doubt if I’m honest there’s a bit of a nostalgia trip involved too 
Anyway I’m dreadful with modern technology. I’m happy to stick with the dark ages!
I vaguely remember pushing HP5 to 1200ASA, it gets quite contrasty and grainy but then you print it on soft paper, gives a lot of atmosphere to the shot. I used to buy it in bulk them put it in saved cassettes - was much cheaper that way. I used to photograph bands, singers and artists either live or in rehearsal.
Unfortunately I have long since lost all the notebooks where I wrote this stuff down, developing times etc, even though I still have all the developing tanks, thermometers and changing bag, my enlarger has long gone. Steady consistent temperature was a most important thing as I recall. It was a lifetime ago.
Food for thought Bruce although I’ll be entirely at the mercy of the processer.
A darkroom is way out of my reach.
Having said that there is a well regarded local photography club. If I remember correctly they embrace film photography. I’ll have to get in contact at some point.
Fairy 'nuff. Mr Boot. I have had a few different camas included film caners but now it is digital, a Canon, with three different lenses. It’s a hobby - that and the dog
A very happy and alert looking subject Besoeker 
Having a bit of a rummage online I discovered this, a revelation
Also found what appears to be quite a reputable online processing business that develops film for less than half the price that Boosts charge although it is a postal service, and they sell the above film.
Three quid for the manual on eBay…
Postage was a bit cheeky!
I can’t stand using manuals in pdf form, much rather have a hard copy. It goes with the territory I suppose 
I used to agree with you but since I learned how to bind single sheets I am ambivalent about it.
User Manuals nowadays can have 300-400 pages. You want to find out about a subject like “Dynamic Range” or how to set up “Brackets”, searching the .pdf is ten times quicker.
I rest my case!
I’ll just languish in the dim and distant past…
And finally I’ve got round to putting my money where my mouth is! First roll of Ilford 3200 ISO film came back from the processer yesterday. I’ve separated the wheat from the chaff! The film is gorgeous, moody and edgy, just what I wanted, no flash involved this time…
It’s going to be a quiet day faffing around so I’ll set up the new flatbed scanner and get some of the piccies on to the Flickr account that I’ve got waiting. All rather embryonic at the moment!
Hi Chillboot, I had a 35mm camera which was pretty good but why you use that instead of a modern digital camera ? Just curious…
A valid question Besoeker
Not entirely easy to answer, it’s just so tactile, like a well thumbed paperback is to a kindle, a vinyl record is to streaming.
I sometimes liken it to punk photography, hence the grain and monochrome.
I’m not dismissive of digital photography by any means.
Both of which are charming pictures Besoeker…I guess it’s a means to an end
This is interesting:
