Anyone in TAIWAN ?

[ramon]

I just moved to Taiwan.

This country has a lot of beautiful landscapes.

And it is very easy to move from city to city.

I left my 4x5 camera in Spain, and now I regret about that.

Anyone here?

[nevin]

I used to live in Taipei but now moved back to Hong Kong. How long will you stay there?

[ramon]

I used to live in Taipei but now moved back to Hong Kong. How long will you stay there?

I will be here at least until June 2012.

I am very close to Taipei now (I live in Hsinchu).

I have visited Taipei, Taichung, Keelung, Jiufen and Sun Moon lake.

I plan to visit more places (Taroko, Penghu, AliShan, Yilan, Hualien, Taitung, Kaohsiung ... ).

On Chinese new year (Jan 23th) maybe I will travel to Japan or Philippines. Some people told me that everything here is closed on that date.

I am thinking about: 1) going back to Spain for my Rittreck View 4x5 and accesories, 2) go to japan and buy another one (and also a 5x7 back), or 3) buy/rent a second hand Sinar here (Shueido).

(I have all the stuff in my country: lenses, lens holders, spotmeter, filmholders, loupe, changing bag, development tank, ... )

[jwaddison]

I've never spent the Lunar new year in Taiwan, but in most asian countries it is an exciting time and not to be missed - even though the stores might be closed.

[David R Munson]

Hey! I'm in Kaohsiung! If you plan to come down to the South, please let me know. I'll also be up in Taipei for New Year's. I'd be happy to get together.

[ramon]

Hey! I'm in Kaohsiung! If you plan to come down to the South, please let me know. I'll also be up in Taipei for New Year's. I'd be happy to get together.

Hi David,

I cannot believe! what a coincidence !

I have two HSR tickets to Kaohsiung for this weekend.

We have the Spaniards Christmas lunch next Saturday (12/17) at 12:00 :

No.578 Heti Rd. San Ming Dist. Kaohsing
高雄市三民區河堤路578號　

I send you a PM !

[silvio]

I'm moving to Kaohsiung in mid March. David or Ramon have you had much luck processing color c-41 sheets in Taiwan? I'm guessing there may some labs in Taipei but would be excited if one could also take care of it in Kaohsiung.

[David R Munson]

I haven't had any film processed while here. I suspect there is still a pro lab or two up in Taipei, but I haven't looked. Will you be doing any b&w processing yourself? Let me know if so. I'm leaving in a few weeks and have an extra bottle of fixer I won't be using. Also, bring as much film as you think you might want to use while here. I found an eBay seller based in Tainan that sells the Shanghai films, but beyond that sheet film doesn't seem to exist here any more.

[silvio]

@David I suspect I could be doing some b&w processing myself but I mainly shoot color. Have you processed b&w sheet film at your place? If so how, tray processing? Thanks for the advice on the eBay seller. I also have heard of a place in Hong Kong that does processing of sheet film. Do you shot any medium format or only LF?

[silvio]

This is the place I heard about in Hong Kong.

http://www.colorsix.com/