Tim, I've been hinge mounting my prints. I have not had to dry mount because up until now none of my prints have been bigger than 12x18 or 12x32 for panoramic images. Now that my drum scanner has...
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Tim, I've been hinge mounting my prints. I have not had to dry mount because up until now none of my prints have been bigger than 12x18 or 12x32 for panoramic images. Now that my drum scanner has...
Neil, I got my roll of Silver Rag from Digital Art Supplies, found here:
http://www.digitalartsupplies.com/
I also recommend Inkjetart, found here:
http://www.inkjetart.com/index.php
Brett
Having so many choices for great digital prints is a nice problem to have!
If you own or plan to own your own printer, the decision may be made for you. I own an Epson 9800 and absolutely love the...
First of all, congratulations on finding a girlfriend who wants to learn LF! That is truly priceless.
I second Scott's suggestion of only taking one type of color film if you wish to simplify...
Interesting development! Ellis, I'd appreciate it if you could keep us posted about your experience with this scanner.
Ed, you may find this previous thread to be of interest:
http://largeformatphotography.info/lfforum/topic/500948.html#539979
Their current website still lists the Fuijinon 400-T lens I...
Thanks to Steve and everyone affiliated with View Camera for putting this together. I am eagerly awaiting my first view camera conference! I currently live in Wyoming but was born and raised in...
From the few examples I've seen, drum scanned 4x5 and 8x10 transparencies can make very nice 40x50 prints, even when viewed from up close. In fact, the awe I felt viewing upon viewing such prints was...
Thanks QT, I will definitely use your contract and adapt it for my purposes. Thanks also to everyone else for the suggestions.
I was recently contacted by a local businessman who expressed interest in using some of my images for his company's website, newsletter, and trade show banners. We are meeting next week to discuss...
I'd recommend heading to Starved Rock State Park. It's about 2 hours from Chicago near Utica, Illinois (see http://www.iit.edu/~travel/srsp.html for a map and park info). The park is about as scenic...
I saw this guy's work at the Uptown Art Fair in Minnepolis a few years back. As I recall, he had no unframed prints, all framed prints were quite large (at least 16x20, some were probably 40x50), and...
I recently purchased several dozen black wooden frames at framedestination.com and have been very satisfied. They sell frame kits that come with your choice of frame color and style, acid-free mat,...
Paddy, you are entitled to your opinion, but you should know that's exactly what your views on Thomas Mangelsen's work amount to. I own two stunning Mangelsen panoramic landscape prints and object...
For what it's worth, I use Premier Art Print Shield on my watercolor prints, and though it allegedly provides UV and related protection, it has no absolutely no discernable gloss-like effect on the...
100% 4x5, 100% color slide. For now.
Obviously there are different routes you can take to print and market your cards. I have a spot in a local gallery where I display framed and unframed prints, but space is limited and I rely on my...
I use and highly recommend Crane Museo watercolor inkjet cards. Their 5.5" x 7.5" cards are a nice size (larger than most competitor's cards) and have a thick, high-quality feel and appearance. They...
For what its worth, I recently made the switch from the old Velvia to Velvia 100 and haven't had any problems.
I was born and raised in Rockford and am excited but more than a little surprised to see the VC conference coming there. According to the recent issue of View Camera, the dates are June 9-11. For...
Great post, John. Although I've never thought about it in these terms, solitude is very much a part of my love of LF photography. Before I took up photography I strove to find solitude in the natural...
Checking in from Laramie, Wyoming.
Thank you Robert. I am speechless with awe at your sheer brilliance. I see now that a print that only lasts 150 years is essentially worthless.
Is it me, or was Kirk simply making an observation? I didn't interpret his post as a childish and unprovoked attempt to ridicule those who prefer wet chemistry prints. I found his comments to be an...
Tom,
The DAYI/Shen Hao 6x17 backs have two components: a ground glass and film back. After popping off your 4x5 ground glass, you focus on the 6x17 ground glass the same as you would normally. You...
If you're interested in truly panoramic shots the 6x17 DAYI and Shen Hao backs are relatively cheap (about $600) and easy to use. I have the DAYI back and love it; Paul Owen has posted an...
Either type of process could be used to create images designated as "limited edition" and priced accordingly. Likewise, either type of process could be used to make images that are clearly...
I hate to point this out, but this thread is in violation of Section 105 of the Patriot Act.
Will and Eric, I think you guys may be onto something with the bellows. I will check the bellows next time to make sure it is not bunched up. The bellows material is extremely supple and the pleats...
I need some advice on an irritating problem regarding my exposed film. For the second consecutive time I received a batch of slides back from the lab with dark, unexposed areas on the top and...
Richard, your success rate actually sounds quite good to me. Although my success rate is much better with 4x5 than 35mm, it is still not as good as I thought it would be when I took up LF. I think...
Yo - I'm around every day.
Robert,
I appreciate your openness and obvious passion for photography. It sounds like despite the allure of what those 7x17 images will eventually look like, the task of getting to that point...
This is a great time of year for a trip to Sedona! I did this trip several years ago and loved it. The West Fork Trail is gorgeous and in my opinion a must-see. However, be forewarned that it also...
Scott, a very recent Backpacker magazine (no more than 1-2 issues ago) ran a picture and blurb on the inside back cover about a guy who sells a backpack that sounds almost exactly like the one you...
A common reaction to a photograph is for the viewer to say (or think) "I could have taken that." The absence of such a sentiment is a very good sign.
I agree with the idea of trying to scan the image so that it requires as little adjustment in Photoshop as possible. However, is it the case that the image adjustments (levels, curves, etc.) made...
Is the "new" Velvia 100 described in the press release the same as the currently available Velvia 100? On paper this looks like a much improved film but in practice (in 35mm anyway) I have found it...
I "purchased" a lens via online checkout on the F-Stops Here website in mid-December. My credit card was never charged, I have not received the lens, and none of my e-mails been returned nor my phone...
I don't print on glossy paper using my Epson 2200 because of the differential gloss effect you described. The effect is much less pronounced on luster papers such as Ilford Smooth Pearl. This effect...