Beginnings

A few weeks ago I was fortunate to find an amazing deal on two vintage cameras and basically a whole darkroom setup including chemicals. One was a Yashica Mat-124 TLR (120) from 1969, and the other was a Graflex Super Graphic (4x5) from the same era. After cleaning them up and testing the shutters, I loaded a roll of HP5+ into the Yashica and took some photos. I then developed the roll with D-76 and a basic developing tank. I was so excited when I saw the negatives! ...

August 6, 2026