Hamish Gill
Tech Support (and Marketing)
Pete put me on to SDS via this thread http://www.realphotographersforum.com/content/520-suppliers-developing-printing-materials-equipment.html
A few years ago I became lazy and stopped processing my own films, mostly through seeing the work of our mate Brain Moore and somewhat inspired by the other site he writes for Latest content | Film Photography Project I started our own http://www.realphotographersforum.c...181-bit-mini-film-photography-revolution.html ...
Since then I have bought a whole load of chemicals and bits and bobs all from SDS ...
Now those who know me best will know that I am all for supporting small independent companies that offer a good quality service!
Well it is my opinion that SDS are one of these companies!
Just before christmas I ordered a few bits and bobs that I knew I wanted from them, great, no issues, all came quickly and at a good price!
A few days ago I needed some advice on my issues with reeling 120 film on to plastic paterson style spirals.
I had a feeling metal ones might be the answer but having never used them I thought I'd ask someone who sells the things their opinion.
The response I got was what I consider to be the perfect response from someone who is effectively in a position to wish to sell me stuff.
I did not get any OTT sales spiel on how they are infinitely better etc ... what I did get was a balanced "Well, I personally find them a little easier for 120, but really both types of spiral require practice and the finding of the nack"
Good solid advice IMO
We then went on to discuss various chemicals, cost effectiveness vs quality etc
I had a bit of a list
He talked me through the advantages of using wetting agent ... even said that i could get away with using a drop of washing up liquid (something I already do) but also said a bottle of agent, for the time it lasts is worth having ...
After I had ordered and paid for all my bits, I remembered the last thing I wanted to ask about was a collapsible bottle for storing ID11 ... After a brief discussion he said he had some in stock, I said not to worry I would order one on the next (inevitable) order ... well it seems he chucked one in for me anyway ...
Now dont get me wrong, im not saying he is going to give you free stuff... what I am saying is that that sort of thing, for me at least is always a sign of an awareness of customer relationship!
On his site it says
A very truthful statement in my opinion!
So to conclude, SDS gets my whole hearted recommendation!
http://www.secondhanddarkroom.co.uk/
A few years ago I became lazy and stopped processing my own films, mostly through seeing the work of our mate Brain Moore and somewhat inspired by the other site he writes for Latest content | Film Photography Project I started our own http://www.realphotographersforum.c...181-bit-mini-film-photography-revolution.html ...
Since then I have bought a whole load of chemicals and bits and bobs all from SDS ...
Now those who know me best will know that I am all for supporting small independent companies that offer a good quality service!
Well it is my opinion that SDS are one of these companies!
Just before christmas I ordered a few bits and bobs that I knew I wanted from them, great, no issues, all came quickly and at a good price!
A few days ago I needed some advice on my issues with reeling 120 film on to plastic paterson style spirals.
I had a feeling metal ones might be the answer but having never used them I thought I'd ask someone who sells the things their opinion.
The response I got was what I consider to be the perfect response from someone who is effectively in a position to wish to sell me stuff.
I did not get any OTT sales spiel on how they are infinitely better etc ... what I did get was a balanced "Well, I personally find them a little easier for 120, but really both types of spiral require practice and the finding of the nack"
Good solid advice IMO
We then went on to discuss various chemicals, cost effectiveness vs quality etc
I had a bit of a list
He talked me through the advantages of using wetting agent ... even said that i could get away with using a drop of washing up liquid (something I already do) but also said a bottle of agent, for the time it lasts is worth having ...
After I had ordered and paid for all my bits, I remembered the last thing I wanted to ask about was a collapsible bottle for storing ID11 ... After a brief discussion he said he had some in stock, I said not to worry I would order one on the next (inevitable) order ... well it seems he chucked one in for me anyway ...
Now dont get me wrong, im not saying he is going to give you free stuff... what I am saying is that that sort of thing, for me at least is always a sign of an awareness of customer relationship!
On his site it says
A very truthful statement in my opinion!
So to conclude, SDS gets my whole hearted recommendation!
http://www.secondhanddarkroom.co.uk/
