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    Re: Who Has Great Customer Service?

    Photobackpacker.com
    I've purchased several backpacks in different sizes from Bruce at Photobackpacker.com -- always a pleasure, and always takes the extra step to make sure the pack fits...
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    Re: HC110, what's your feelings?

    I used two ounces of it this afternoon. I use HC-110 in two dilutions, B (1:31) for normal film development, and dilute (1:127) for compensating (stand) development. TMAX-400 in HC-110, dilution B...
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    Re: spot reducing negative?

    Robert, I've found that flashing the paper can be particularly effective for problems like this. And very easy to do.

    John Clark
    www.johndclark.com
  4. Thread: StudioPhoto

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    Re: StudioPhoto

    The bellows factor is calculated as: 300 squared divided by 150 squared = factor.

    90000 / 22500 = 4x

    Thus, two stops.

    John Clark
    www.johndclark.com
  5. Re: New House - New Darkroom - Protecting Floors?

    Francesco,
    I turned a spare bedroom that had carpet into my darkroom. We took up the carpet and put down industrial linoleum in a single sheet. A little tougher than residential. If we have...
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    Re: Adox MCC 110 & KRST

    Chuck,
    At 1:20 there is no apparent change in color. However, in 1:9 KRST, which is what I used to use with Kodak Polymax, and [one version of] Oriental Seagull, will definitely change the color of...
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    Re: Difference between T-Max and RS

    Kevin,
    FYI, I learned about the dichroic fog from John Sexton -- here's a link to information:

    http://www.largeformatphotography.info/articles/sexton-tmax.html

    John Clark...
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    Re: Difference between T-Max and RS

    Kevin,
    Developing sheet film sometimes generates something called dichroic fog -- you can look up details elsewhere. T-Max RS developer is formulated specifically to prevent dichroic fog...
  9. Re: Is Anyone Having Problems With Light Impressions?

    Same story here. Really loved LI because they could supply nearly everything I needed once my prints were dry.

    In late 2009 I ordered my usual 8 packages of negative envelopes, was charged for...
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    Re: Decorating an old Linhof Technika IV

    www.cameraleather.com -- in red...

    John Clark
    www.johndclark.com
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    Re: Any book e-book designers out there?

    Darin,
    I was preparing an answer when you posted your question about IOS -- I primarily write native applications for iPad, but I've dabbled with ePub books also. Images can be included in...
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    Re: San Diego - Locations and Film

    There are some very nice spot on the drive to, and at Palomar Mountain, also. The Palomar Observatory is there, and makes a good subject. For a desert venue, a trip to Anza Borrego is not too long...
  13. Re: How To Transport Equipment Toronto to Death Valley?

    Just FYI, there is also a US Post Office in Death Valley at the Furnace Creek campground area.

    John Clark
    www.johndclark.com
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    Re: Filter Clearance on a 110mm XL

    I found there wasn't enough clearance for me to be comfortable with Hoya and Tiffen filters when I used 67mm filters. I switched back to my 72mm filters (they fit my Schneider 210mm) with a step up...
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    Re: Recommend a lense.

    A 90mm Nikon or Schneider f8 lens would be the most reasonably priced. Movements may be somewhat limited by the bellows compression on your Wista -- they were on my Zone VI, although I occasionally...
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    Re: Suggestions: Machine Shop Services

    I needed a Saunders enlarger lensboard with a larger hole, and a thread cut into it, and the guys at Steve Grimes did a great job at a reasonable price. The enlarging lens screwed into the thread...
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    Re: Photo exhibits in Sacramento area?

    The Viewpoint Photo Art Center is in Sacramento, and has some interesting exhibits going on now. If you really want to surprise them, ask to see my prints in the portfolio drawer!

    John Clark...
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    Re: Ansel Adams photos found at garage sale

    As far as I'm concerned, let's do the thought experiment that assumes the negatives are absolutely, incontrovertably Ansel's negatives. To the best of my knowledge, Ansel never printed any of these...
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    Re: Mat size for 16 x 20 print

    I think 20x24 appears a little cramped, and prefer 22x28. A few years ago I surveyed web sites of some well-known people that sold prints, and 22x28 was the most-used size for a 16x20 print. Bob...
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    Re: best lightweight head

    I concur with Mark about the pan-tilt head.

    My favorite head, and the lightest one I researched is the Linhof 3-way leveling head (#3663). Less than two pounds. The only problem is that you pay...
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    Re: CompnTemp - Compensating Developing Timer

    That's considerably less than a few years ago when they were selling used for more than new -- of course, that was after they had been discontinued. At that price, I may have to acquire a spare!
    ...
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    Re: CompnTemp - Compensating Developing Timer

    FYI, there's a Zone VI Compensating Developing Timer (not mine) up for auction right now. This is somewhat off topic, however, the timer is such a nice tool that I want everyone to have one that...
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    Re: sticky negatives

    For my final rinse, I use 1-2 drops of LFN in distilled water in a separate tray. Works great.

    John Clark
    www.johndclark.com
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    Re: Loading film backs in hot&humid?

    I prefer to load holders in the "open" when possible, only using the dark bag when absolutely necessary.

    For instance, I found that the bathroom in the older rooms at Stovepipe Wells...
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    Re: Darkroom handheld vacuum cleaner

    I use a small, handheld vacuum for cleaning film holders. The one I have is powered by a plug rather than batteries -- the USB vacuums for computers are useless; usually underpowered, and I don't...
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    Re: Identifying ReadyLoad Holders

    Actually, if you can't get the film out, you can take the holder apart. Be careful, because there are a number of parts that come loose when you unscrew it. A few years ago, I put a Fuji Quickload...
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    Re: What's another word for "fluid" ounces?

    Doh! Of course. Scientifically, we always use grams and milliliters -- much easier. No wonder everyone ends up confused. In any case, the difference between an imperial ounce and a US fluid ounce...
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    Re: What's another word for "fluid" ounces?

    So, clearly I type a lot slower than Bruce! Anyway, you don't necessarily have to buy a scale. The exact quantity for this fixer is so non-critical that I believe you could use five handfuls of...
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    Re: What's another word for "fluid" ounces?

    I'm a chemist by training (Ph.D., 1986), so let me clarify. Even if you measure a powder in a graduate, and declare the number of "ounces by volume," it could be a wildly different amount from a...
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    Re: Failure First Attempt

    I can think of one scenario where, if you pulled the wrong darkslide you would get no density on the film: Since you mentioned negatives in the plural, we'll assume you have two film holders. ...
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    Re: Failure First Attempt

    Actually, I'm not sure this explains the problem yet -- if you pulled the darkslide next to the ground glass (away from the lens), wouldn't the film be very dense because it was exposed for many...
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    Re: Fine Art Photo Books

    Mark Citret comes to mind...
  33. Re: Zone VI chemicals are gone - Calumet confirms

    I'm not *too* concerned, there are alternatives. What I lament is the ten years of experience with that particular developer. I like to think that experience with the materials used has value. ...
  34. Re: Zone VI chemicals are gone - Calumet confirms

    Argh! Just when I got it dialed in with the Zone VI print developer and the new Adox MCC 110 paper. I was just thinking that I needed to order some more...

    John Clark
    www.johndclark.com
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    Re: Adjusting to a World Without Quickloads

    As someone who was using TMAX 100 in Readyloads nearly exclusively, I had to go through this already. This has been my operating plan so far:

    1.) Stock up on about 10 boxes of Readyloads.

    2.)...
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    Re: Advice appreciated - lens kit

    As others have noted, what you normally use with a 35mm camera might not be how your vision works with a 4x5 camera. I observed that myself firsthand before reading that it was others experience as...
  37. Re: Update on "Fall 2009" Cooke LF lens production?

    They're real. I received mine before Christmas -- and saved most of the year for it.

    John Clark
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    Re: DOF & Focusing

    The dreaded "W" [wind] can cause the shake Kevin mentions even at 1/8 or 1/15 seconds. I got more soft photographs when I changed from Tri-x exposed at 1/15 and 1/30 to TMAX exposed two stops less...
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    Re: Misc. Odds and Ends

    Personal preference. I like the cloth covered ones about 10 inches, Vick above likes vinyl ones. You'll also find a difference of opinion on whether to have one attached to each lens, or added to...
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    Re: Good book for learning InDesign ?

    I like "Real World InDesign CS4." It has all the information needed to make a photo book.

    I found the Classroom in a Book a little harder to negotiate; more of a structured tutorial, and I didn't...
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