Tutorials
Using DeVere and Durst Darkroom Enlargers
Friday, May 5th, 2017
A video and illustrated article covering 6 different enlargers for printing black and white negatives on Ilford Multigrade variable contrast papers.
Making Darkroom Videos
Saturday, April 8th, 2017
making videos for YouTube and www.DarkroomDave.com
Split grade printing the Ilford way using Ilford Multigrade under the lens filters
Wednesday, August 24th, 2016
This tutorial explains how to use Ilford Multigrade under the lens filters for split grade printing the Ilford way.
Some Ideas for the Darkroom
Monday, September 28th, 2015
I have pulled together a short talk of about 18 minutes to show a range of things that are possible in the darkroom given a bit of time, patience and practice.
Process Times for Ilford FP4, SFX and Delta 400
Friday, September 11th, 2015
Process Times for Ilford films FP4+, SFX and Delta 400
Making Your First Black and White Print
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2014
Making your first print, including test strips and how Ilford Multigrade variable contrast papers work
Split Grade Printing the Ilford Way
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2014
Learn the easy way to make prints using two or more exposures to give more control over your print density and contrast.
Drying Fibre Based Paper Using a Flatbed Dryer
Tuesday, September 30th, 2014
How to dry fibre based FB photographic prints flat using flatbed dryers
Black and White Film Processing Using Paterson Tanks
Friday, June 13th, 2014
How to process black and white film, text description and videos.
Trip Planning
Thursday, April 24th, 2014
Trip planning in Ireland
City Photography
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2014
Getting started with City Photography
Using a Sekonic Spot Meter for Film Photography
Thursday, April 17th, 2014
Reliable metering with a hand-held spot meter.
Processing a Fibre-Based Print
Thursday, April 17th, 2014
Just a quick video about what happens after the Ilford Multigrade FB (fibre-based) print has been exposed.
Night Photography
Thursday, April 10th, 2014
A few hints and tips to get you started with photography after dark.
Landscapes in Black and White
Monday, March 24th, 2014
A few hints and tips I have picked up over 40 years or so of taking black and white landscapes using film cameras.
Film and Filters
Monday, March 24th, 2014
What to put in front of and behind the lens!
Darkroom Printing Chemicals
Monday, March 24th, 2014
A run-through of all the chemicals I use.
Camera Equipment for Hill and Mountain Photography
Monday, March 24th, 2014
What to take with you on your high-altitude expedition.
Depth of Field and Tripods
Monday, March 24th, 2014
For slower speeds you need support to avoid blur due to camera movement. Find out how.
Using Ilford SFX Infra-red Film
Monday, March 24th, 2014
As there are not many infra-red (IR) films available now, I describe here the use of Ilford SFX.
Setting up a Darkroom
Wednesday, March 19th, 2014
The first steps…
Pre-Flash Printing
Wednesday, March 19th, 2014
A useful technique if you’re having trouble getting detail in very bright areas of your prints but difficult to use well in practice. See Split Grade printing.
Latest Tutorials
Using DeVere and Durst Darkroom Enlargers
A video and illustrated article covering 6 different enlargers for printing black and white negatives on Ilford Multigrade variable contrast papers.
Making Darkroom Videos
making videos for YouTube and www.DarkroomDave.com
Split grade printing the Ilford way using Ilford Multigrade under the lens filters
This tutorial explains how to use Ilford Multigrade under the lens filters for split grade printing the Ilford way.
Some Ideas for the Darkroom
I have pulled together a short talk of about 18 minutes to show a range of things that are possible in the darkroom given a bit of time, patience and practice.
Process Times for Ilford FP4, SFX and Delta 400
Process Times for Ilford films FP4+, SFX and Delta 400
Latest Blog
3 Peaks Dales Way Trek
Thursday, July 9th, 2020
I’ve created a web page from the log and photos that I took on a trek that I did with good friend Al from Gloucester in 2019. The trek was based on the Dales Way but between Kettlewell and Dent I diverted us over Pen y Ghent, Ingleborough and Whernside. You may have seen some […]
New Peak District Images on DaveButcher.co.uk
Friday, May 1st, 2020
I have been catching up with scanning my negatives and have added several new Peak District images to my davebutcher.co.uk. Included this time are Buxton, Hartington, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Tideswell, Mam Tor, Robin Hoods Stride and the Roaches.
Exhibition in Buxton Pump Room Until Friday 3rd January 2020
Friday, December 20th, 2019
I have an exhibition in the Buxton Pump Room until Friday 3rd January 2020. Free Entry. It’s where the Buxton Tourist Information Centre is situated so just follow the signs to that or the Crescent (it’s opposite the Crescent which is currently a large building site!). The space is courtesy of the Buxton Crescent Heritage […]
Dales Way Day 1 Ilkley to Burnsall
Sunday, April 7th, 2019
I’m walking a variation of the Dales Way with good friend Al from Gloucester. It’s about 80 miles and we’re taking 7 days. To add a bit of extra interest we’re diverting over the 3 Peaks between Kettlewell and Dent. My wife Jan drove us up to the start in Ilkley and stayed the night […]
Top to Bottom Trek (T2B)
Monday, April 1st, 2019
I have walked a lot of long distance routes over the years, both in the UK and abroad. Some are official trails and others I just pull the maps out and link together paths and tracks. While reviewing some of my previous treks I realised that I had completed quite a lot of treks running […]
