THE AIMS, OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

OF THE

The Club was formed in 1971 as the CR50 Club, to cater for those interested in home processing CR50 film. In 1976 when CR50 film was taken off the market, the scope of the Club was widened to include all makes of home processed colour film. Most activity in the Club is directed towards the processing of reversal film, but some members work on
colour print materials.

The Club operates independently of any manufacturers, but maintains close contact, which is of great use to members with problems of supply and the many technical changes which are continually taking place. By the constant interchange of ideas and experiences, members are able to get the best possible quality from their work. At the same time it is possible to increase the amount of film that is exposed thanks to the economy of home processing.

Advice is provided by Area Co-ordinators, who may refer to the Club’s Technical Officers for help. A Library is maintained for the use of members and much useful information may be obtained from this source.

Members who wish to know how their work compares with others may join in a folio group. This is a number of persons who each send in a set number of slides, which are circulated to all the folio members to mark and write a short helpful comment. There are no prizes to be won, but you can see what the results of your fellow members are like. The comments are polite, constructive and of course if you happen to get the most points in a folio it is very satisfying.

Area Co-ordinators run the Clubs activities in various parts of the country. They distribute the National Newsletter, often produce a local one; and if there is need, run local meetings and activities. The activities depend on the demand of the members of an area.

There is a large gathering of members each year at the time of the Annual General Meeting of the Club. A small time is devoted to the Club’s annual business and the rest of the time is spent viewing members slides, widescreen shows, A.V. presentations, colour prints etc. It is an event well worth attending, which is probably why some of our members travel hundreds of miles to be there.

Supplies of common photographic chemicals are held in stock by the Club and are sold at very competitive prices. Additions and latest
prices are given in the latest National Newsletter, as required.

All the Clubs activities are aimed at helping YOU get the most from Colour Photography.