Dan K
@zdp189.bsky.social
Film Photography, Printing, Small Aeroplanes and Tinkercad
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Grandson Discovers 80,000 Stunning Travel Photos Taken By His Grandfather
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Grandson Discovers 80,000 Stunning Travel Photos Taken By His Grandfather
Late in 2021, Jack Smith discovered his granddad's incredible photographic archive. He now shares his work to a captivated audience.
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December 7, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Grandson Discovers 80,000 Stunning Travel Photos Taken By His Grandfather
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Testing the Black Bay's seal.
I'm not testing the engineering behind the maximum rated pressure. I'm testing that the watch is sealed; the case back O-ring, crown O-rings and crystal gasket are seated and greased.
A 200m watch can fail in the shower if it's not closed properly.
See Alt text.
I'm not testing the engineering behind the maximum rated pressure. I'm testing that the watch is sealed; the case back O-ring, crown O-rings and crystal gasket are seated and greased.
A 200m watch can fail in the shower if it's not closed properly.
See Alt text.
December 6, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Testing the Black Bay's seal.
I'm not testing the engineering behind the maximum rated pressure. I'm testing that the watch is sealed; the case back O-ring, crown O-rings and crystal gasket are seated and greased.
A 200m watch can fail in the shower if it's not closed properly.
See Alt text.
I'm not testing the engineering behind the maximum rated pressure. I'm testing that the watch is sealed; the case back O-ring, crown O-rings and crystal gasket are seated and greased.
A 200m watch can fail in the shower if it's not closed properly.
See Alt text.
This Tudor Black Bay 41 ref. 7941A140 METAS certified Master Chronometer clashes with my shirt. Awkward.
I'm playing the will-the-wife-notice game like I did with the cameras. She noticed the new colour (probably because it clashed), but the Submariner slipped by like a Shinobi in the shadows.
I'm playing the will-the-wife-notice game like I did with the cameras. She noticed the new colour (probably because it clashed), but the Submariner slipped by like a Shinobi in the shadows.
December 6, 2025 at 5:44 AM
This Tudor Black Bay 41 ref. 7941A140 METAS certified Master Chronometer clashes with my shirt. Awkward.
I'm playing the will-the-wife-notice game like I did with the cameras. She noticed the new colour (probably because it clashed), but the Submariner slipped by like a Shinobi in the shadows.
I'm playing the will-the-wife-notice game like I did with the cameras. She noticed the new colour (probably because it clashed), but the Submariner slipped by like a Shinobi in the shadows.
We have a "problem watch" at work: a tired, old gold Lady Datejust. It's over polished and has aftermarket diamonds and crystal.
Ordinarily we'd just auction it off as-is but for the first time I'm going to ask my goldsmith buddy to do a full restoration, with original parts and laser-welded gold.
Ordinarily we'd just auction it off as-is but for the first time I'm going to ask my goldsmith buddy to do a full restoration, with original parts and laser-welded gold.
December 6, 2025 at 5:11 AM
We have a "problem watch" at work: a tired, old gold Lady Datejust. It's over polished and has aftermarket diamonds and crystal.
Ordinarily we'd just auction it off as-is but for the first time I'm going to ask my goldsmith buddy to do a full restoration, with original parts and laser-welded gold.
Ordinarily we'd just auction it off as-is but for the first time I'm going to ask my goldsmith buddy to do a full restoration, with original parts and laser-welded gold.
Here's my monthly dump of weird and wonderful luxury watches (short thread).
We don't see the Rolex ref. 126720VTNR very often. I'm tempted to keep it, but being right handed, I can't quite get it to work for me. Now I know how lefties feel.
We don't see the Rolex ref. 126720VTNR very often. I'm tempted to keep it, but being right handed, I can't quite get it to work for me. Now I know how lefties feel.
December 6, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Here's my monthly dump of weird and wonderful luxury watches (short thread).
We don't see the Rolex ref. 126720VTNR very often. I'm tempted to keep it, but being right handed, I can't quite get it to work for me. Now I know how lefties feel.
We don't see the Rolex ref. 126720VTNR very often. I'm tempted to keep it, but being right handed, I can't quite get it to work for me. Now I know how lefties feel.
Tandorio did an FXD homage, a 42mm automatic titanium 200m diver with milled lugs for about a hundred bucks.
The bezel is monodirectional and turns in the conventional way, but is smoother than the Tactical Frog. Details in the Alt text.
The bezel is monodirectional and turns in the conventional way, but is smoother than the Tactical Frog. Details in the Alt text.
December 6, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Tandorio did an FXD homage, a 42mm automatic titanium 200m diver with milled lugs for about a hundred bucks.
The bezel is monodirectional and turns in the conventional way, but is smoother than the Tactical Frog. Details in the Alt text.
The bezel is monodirectional and turns in the conventional way, but is smoother than the Tactical Frog. Details in the Alt text.
Even though I own a no-date Submariner, this $100 Watchdives WD1680Q V2 has been getting half my wrist time over the last few weeks.
It's hard to start with an icon and make enhancements that don't take away from the look. Details in the Alt text.
It's hard to start with an icon and make enhancements that don't take away from the look. Details in the Alt text.
December 6, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Even though I own a no-date Submariner, this $100 Watchdives WD1680Q V2 has been getting half my wrist time over the last few weeks.
It's hard to start with an icon and make enhancements that don't take away from the look. Details in the Alt text.
It's hard to start with an icon and make enhancements that don't take away from the look. Details in the Alt text.
I'm impressed with this Phorcydes PH-2. At $300 it was more than most Chinese watches, but this skin diver is unusually refined in delivery.
The finish is Tudor-esque and the lume blocks put my Submariner to shame. The only weak point is the too easily turned bezel.
The finish is Tudor-esque and the lume blocks put my Submariner to shame. The only weak point is the too easily turned bezel.
December 6, 2025 at 1:49 AM
I'm impressed with this Phorcydes PH-2. At $300 it was more than most Chinese watches, but this skin diver is unusually refined in delivery.
The finish is Tudor-esque and the lume blocks put my Submariner to shame. The only weak point is the too easily turned bezel.
The finish is Tudor-esque and the lume blocks put my Submariner to shame. The only weak point is the too easily turned bezel.
Sorry, I'm about to dump a bunch of watch posts. I know you all aren't so into that so I've been reluctant to share. I'll get the backlog done in one go.
December 6, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Sorry, I'm about to dump a bunch of watch posts. I know you all aren't so into that so I've been reluctant to share. I'll get the backlog done in one go.
This is exactly why I ended up with hundreds of film cameras. Things that were super desirable but unaffordable in my youth were now cheap.
It's like suddenly you could buy Rolexes for $100. "Ooh, don't mind if I do! I don't have one in that colour yet."
It's like suddenly you could buy Rolexes for $100. "Ooh, don't mind if I do! I don't have one in that colour yet."
Sometime I have to remember how fortunate we have been to be film photographers after the film times…
Saw a post about Nikon F3
List prices and inflation adjustment, so had to look up this combo:
Nikkor 50/1.2 in 78 $700
Nikon F4 in 88 $2500
2005 inflation adjusted price: $10,350
Saw a post about Nikon F3
List prices and inflation adjustment, so had to look up this combo:
Nikkor 50/1.2 in 78 $700
Nikon F4 in 88 $2500
2005 inflation adjusted price: $10,350
December 6, 2025 at 1:02 AM
This is exactly why I ended up with hundreds of film cameras. Things that were super desirable but unaffordable in my youth were now cheap.
It's like suddenly you could buy Rolexes for $100. "Ooh, don't mind if I do! I don't have one in that colour yet."
It's like suddenly you could buy Rolexes for $100. "Ooh, don't mind if I do! I don't have one in that colour yet."
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It's that time of year again! Take a look at our (substantially updated) buying guide for used equipment, and maybe save yourself the heartbreak of buying something totally busted.
What to look for when you're buying a used camera
This is a basic list of things you should do when you're out buying a camera to make sure you don't end up with a total dud.
www.camera-traders.com
December 6, 2025 at 12:07 AM
It's that time of year again! Take a look at our (substantially updated) buying guide for used equipment, and maybe save yourself the heartbreak of buying something totally busted.
I've just hydromodded this Militado ML16 dive watch with Fluorinert and polystyrene beads.
It was quick and easy.
Advantages: Unlimited(ish) water resistance and enhanced visibility in air and especially water.
It was quick and easy.
Advantages: Unlimited(ish) water resistance and enhanced visibility in air and especially water.
December 3, 2025 at 6:23 PM
I've just hydromodded this Militado ML16 dive watch with Fluorinert and polystyrene beads.
It was quick and easy.
Advantages: Unlimited(ish) water resistance and enhanced visibility in air and especially water.
It was quick and easy.
Advantages: Unlimited(ish) water resistance and enhanced visibility in air and especially water.
The definition of insanity is opening and closing the doors on a Hewlett Packard printer 20 times and expecting to get a print.
December 2, 2025 at 6:11 AM
The definition of insanity is opening and closing the doors on a Hewlett Packard printer 20 times and expecting to get a print.
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Nejc at Zebra is contemplating the production of Autochrome plates, now that's what I call exciting ! youtube.com/shorts/WS0cy...
The World's First Color Photos?!
YouTube video by Lost Light Art
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December 1, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Nejc at Zebra is contemplating the production of Autochrome plates, now that's what I call exciting ! youtube.com/shorts/WS0cy...
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You know there's a link: autochrome plates were more expensive than monochrome. In 1910, a box of four quarter-plates cost 15pence, compared with 10p for a dozen monochrome plates. blog.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/autochromes-...
History of the autochrome | National Science and Media Museum blog
The autochrome was an early form of colour photography. Learn about the history of the autochrome, including how the process was developed, who invented it, and how it worked.
blog.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk
May 28, 2025 at 10:16 PM
You know there's a link: autochrome plates were more expensive than monochrome. In 1910, a box of four quarter-plates cost 15pence, compared with 10p for a dozen monochrome plates. blog.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/autochromes-...
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A little print session taking my mind off the broken washing machine that's currently in bits downstairs. Thinking of making this one for sale... whatcha reckon?
#believeinfilm #printyourwork #treeweek
#believeinfilm #printyourwork #treeweek
November 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
A little print session taking my mind off the broken washing machine that's currently in bits downstairs. Thinking of making this one for sale... whatcha reckon?
#believeinfilm #printyourwork #treeweek
#believeinfilm #printyourwork #treeweek
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Intrepid Camera has a new multiformat 120 back available that'll let you shoot any standard format from 6x4.5 to 6x12. Also, you get to assemble it yourself from a bunch of colourful bits. Worth a look if you want a rollfilm option for your 4x5 camera.
(this is not an ad, we just think it's neat.)
(this is not an ad, we just think it's neat.)
Intrepid Super 120 System
The Super 120 System magazine is designed to give you the most out of a roll of medium format film on your 4x5 Camera. Multiple formats from 6x4.5 to 6x12 all on the same roll. From a classic 6x4.5 p...
intrepidcamera.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Intrepid Camera has a new multiformat 120 back available that'll let you shoot any standard format from 6x4.5 to 6x12. Also, you get to assemble it yourself from a bunch of colourful bits. Worth a look if you want a rollfilm option for your 4x5 camera.
(this is not an ad, we just think it's neat.)
(this is not an ad, we just think it's neat.)
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Adventures with an Anamorphic lens
The Nagano Ebisukō Fireworks Fesitval
A7rV + Sirui Saturn 50/2.9 Anamorphic x1.6
#Photography
#Anamorphic
1/2
The Nagano Ebisukō Fireworks Fesitval
A7rV + Sirui Saturn 50/2.9 Anamorphic x1.6
#Photography
#Anamorphic
1/2
November 29, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Adventures with an Anamorphic lens
The Nagano Ebisukō Fireworks Fesitval
A7rV + Sirui Saturn 50/2.9 Anamorphic x1.6
#Photography
#Anamorphic
1/2
The Nagano Ebisukō Fireworks Fesitval
A7rV + Sirui Saturn 50/2.9 Anamorphic x1.6
#Photography
#Anamorphic
1/2
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Instant Sketch Camera Is Like A Polaroid That Draws
Instant Sketch Camera Is Like A Polaroid That Draws
Hackaday Article
hackaday.com
November 29, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Instant Sketch Camera Is Like A Polaroid That Draws
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WerkHaus Zine Issue 6 by WorkHorse Collective is being published today and to my happy surprise I've been selected as a contributor.
Copies can be found here for anyone interested:
workhorsecollective.bigcartel.com/product/werk...
Copies can be found here for anyone interested:
workhorsecollective.bigcartel.com/product/werk...
November 27, 2025 at 8:08 PM
WerkHaus Zine Issue 6 by WorkHorse Collective is being published today and to my happy surprise I've been selected as a contributor.
Copies can be found here for anyone interested:
workhorsecollective.bigcartel.com/product/werk...
Copies can be found here for anyone interested:
workhorsecollective.bigcartel.com/product/werk...
Nearly 20 years ago, a member of the Twitter film photo community was a hearing specialist and gifted me a pair of Surefire EP4 hearing defenders. With cleaning careful storage, I've worn them for every music gig I've photographed and most ultralight flights. You've saved my hearing.
November 25, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Nearly 20 years ago, a member of the Twitter film photo community was a hearing specialist and gifted me a pair of Surefire EP4 hearing defenders. With cleaning careful storage, I've worn them for every music gig I've photographed and most ultralight flights. You've saved my hearing.
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"Pat, why do you carry that ridiculous 600mm lens on long hikes?"
Buddy, I can see mountains reflected in the eyes of a trailside pika.
Buddy, I can see mountains reflected in the eyes of a trailside pika.
August 28, 2025 at 4:18 PM
"Pat, why do you carry that ridiculous 600mm lens on long hikes?"
Buddy, I can see mountains reflected in the eyes of a trailside pika.
Buddy, I can see mountains reflected in the eyes of a trailside pika.
I just got this Watchdives WD16500 a clomage of the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona ref. M126500LN-0001. It's uncanny valley close; I only see the differences to the Rolex rather than appreciating it for what it is; a decent quartz chronograph that's comfortable and good looking.
November 24, 2025 at 8:49 AM
I just got this Watchdives WD16500 a clomage of the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona ref. M126500LN-0001. It's uncanny valley close; I only see the differences to the Rolex rather than appreciating it for what it is; a decent quartz chronograph that's comfortable and good looking.