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Expert Profile: Malcolm Dickinson

Expertise: Questions about 35mm and medium format cameras, questions about developing B&W film; and questions about making B&W prints.

Experience in the area
I've been an avid photographer since 1981 and took a lot of B&W photography classes in college. I've done a lot of medium format work and have always developed & printed my own pictures.

Publications
I had several photos published in college magazines and one photograph included in a juried exhibition.

Education/Credentials
Yale B.A. 1992

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What do you like about this subject? I love making B&W pictures! The challenge of taking a good picture, the challenge of successfully developing the film and making the print, and the reward of producing something beautiful or thought-provoking as a result.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know: There is a big difference between 35mm and medium format (6x6 and 6x7) negatives. The increase in image quality with larger negatives can be startling.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject There is a big difference between using an SLR and using a rangefinder type camera such as the Leica IIIC or Leica M3. You can get incredible pictures from a rangefinder if you take the time to learn to use one.

Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 4482
Knowledge	9.76 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.93 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.80 Best of the best
Politeness	9.98 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		2
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		246

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	8	10	02/09/08
10	10	10	10	09/23/07
10	10	10	10	06/20/07
10	10	10	10	05/05/07
10	10	10	10	05/15/06

User Comments

Thanks for all the helpful advice, Malcolm. Wish me luck teaching the course!
(Steve on 02/09/08)

Thank-you
(Skyler on 09/23/07)

thank ju!
(David on 06/20/07)

Thank you for your advice about a camera. I keep your advice in mind when I get a camera.
(Joseph on 05/05/07)

Thank you for your help in answering my questions. It is much appreciated.
(Gary on 05/15/06)

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Recent Answers from Malcolm Dickinson

2008-02-02 Teaching 35MM B&W photography: I did my photography courses as an undergraduate at Yale and they required us to use Tri-X film (400ASA, pulled to 200) and print on fiber based paper. I don't think Kodak even makes fiber-based paper...

2007-07-17 Quick Question: At least 1/125th of a second. If you have a particularly steady hand, or can rest the camera against something to steady it, you may be able to get a sharp picture with 1/60 second. If the object...

2007-07-13 fading of negatives / prints: 35mm negatives will not fade if they are stored in archival negative sleeves in a cool dry place. If they are stored color photographs will fade if they are stored in the sun or in a hot or damp place...

2006-11-17 35mm b&w: Kara, 35mm film cameras are alive and well. There are hundreds of models to choose from. Most are available used but some are also available new. Stop by any camera store to see them. The finest...

2006-09-29 Leica: Hi Cindy, I can't tell what model it is, but I know if you call the people at Stan Tamarkin Camera, they will be able to help you. I have used them for my Leica needs. They are very knowledgeable....