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    Re: V600 cannot scan 4x5 negatives?

    Oh, Mac OS.
    Sorry can't help with that one.
    Good luck, I am happy with my 3200 results.
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    Re: V600 cannot scan 4x5 negatives?

    What OS do you have?
    I have a 3200 and got it and Epson Scan software to work on Windows 7 by a well known trick using the 4990 drivers.
    I believe the same trick will work with Windows 8, not sure...
  3. Re: Adapter for fork connector to regular PC connector

    That type of connector is called a bi-post so you will need a bi-post to whatever your flash is.
    Paramount cables will have or make what you need, here is a link to their custom cables section...
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    Re: Remove lift from CPE2 Plus for shipping?

    There should be a small white knurled head plastic screw underneath the lift near the drain hose.
    Remove this screw and the lift should lift up from the lift base plate.
    I did this same thing last...
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    Re: Processing 11x14 Film

    The lids on Jobo tanks/drums come with either a light trap when used with center column (big long tube) or a cup when used as a print drum. If you wish to use a drum for sheet film it is best to use...
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    Re: Making a digital copy of my negatives

    This site may help you get started..

    http://www.kennethleegallery.com/html/scanning/index.php

    I found the information from Kenneth Lee to be helpful when I started with an Epson scanner.
  7. Re: Use of X-ray film: technical discussion with example images

    I can't read Chinese although I work with a team in China who could probably translate it.
    In the mean time I cheated and used my phone to translate from the picture.
    The first lines basically says...
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    Re: Crown Graphic Lensboards

    Look for columbuscameragroup on eBay, they have lots for sale.
    They are listed as used but they look new, maybe NOS.
  9. Re: X-ray Film example and comparison.

    Can't help with a specific recommendation I am afraid as I have not tried any yet.
    I just bought some of the single sided film from zzmedical but have yet to try it.
    This thread is quite lengthy...
  10. Re: X-ray Film example and comparison.

    Csxonline does sell 8x10, you just have to drill down a bit by selecting a film then clicking more info.
    Also try zzmedical they sell the 8x10 single sided film mentioned in previous posts for $80...
  11. Re: X-ray Film example and comparison.

    Me too.
    I use Dyno label tape, 2 pieces on top of each other give enough feel to use as a guide.
    I have a cheap rotary cutter marked out for 4x5 and 3 1/4 x 4 1/4.
    I just ordered a box of that...
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    Re: Canon Pro-100 Printer deal

    Canon are quick with the rebate too.
    Sent mine in around July 25th, got the rebate gift card today.
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    Re: Scotland, early May

    The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in Scotland.
    I visited in June many years ago and it was very cold, sleeting on Glencoe and very chilly on Skye.
    So, take some warm clothes; the mrs and...
  14. Re: Alfred Hitchcock - incredible reference for deep deep blacks

    And, 'The Third Man' by Orson Welles; great lighting in that one also.
  15. Re: Super Chromega D Dichroic II and D-D 4x5 Mixing Chamber

    I bought one at a local auction a couple of years ago, I was the only bidder at $25.
    The auctioneer said he did not know what it was for, started at $50, dropped to $25 so I put my hand up.
    I...
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    Re: Mod 54 alternatives.

    A Unicolor 8x10 tank and motor base can be found quite cheap if you are patient.
    Other than that the cheapest might be to make light proof tubes out of PVC, search for how on Google.
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    Re: Beseler Drum and Motor for 4x5

    As far as I know Unicolor was just one of the names used by the Beseler company, so they are the same thing with a different name.

    Just make sure the drum has the ridges inside to hold 4x5.
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    Re: Omega D5 focusing cams?

    I am sure the cams can still be had used and I think Harry at Classsic Enlargers will make them but I am not sure if Harry is still doing any work.

    Look here for the manual....
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    Re: Omega D5 focusing cams?

    D5 and focus cams does not sound right.
    I don't believe there was a D5 with auto focus.
    Are you sure it is not a D3?

    Either way, best places for Omega enlargers parts and such are..
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    Re: Beijing Airport Security?

    I have travelled through Beijing Terminal 1 and 3 domestic and international.
    Carried film through in carry on.
    Film was fine when I got home.
  21. Re: Gotchas or disadvantages of higher temperature processing

    Or dig a geothermal well and tap in to the 60F constant water temperature around here.
  22. Re: Gotchas or disadvantages of higher temperature processing

    I live in a warm climate and there are 2 things this brings...
    1. High ambient temperatures
    2. High tap water temperatures

    I could turn the A/C down to get the house down to 20C but the tap...
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    Re: Hot to use a Saunders 4-blade easel

    I adjust the blades to the required finished image size according to the size of the paper and the margins I desire.
    Then lift the blades, thy should stay up with built in strut. Then slide the...
  24. Re: Need help with the challenge of processing large format!

    You can also find a Unicolor tank and motor base that can be used for 4x5 film for not a lot of money.
    You can do 4 sheets a a time but I am more comfortable doing in when I use mine.
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    Re: Tiltall owners... is this normal?

    Here is a good resource site for Tiltall tripods, he used to sell the bushing
    http://tiltallsupport.blogspot.com/

    There is a link of the right to replacement parts.

    His blog shows someone...
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    Re: Left or right DDS inserion?

    When I rotate my back for portrait orientation I use that 5x4 film from England instead of the usual 4x5 film I use.
    Now should have the dark slide pointing up or down?
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    Re: Left or right DDS inserion?

    A Doctor of Dental Surgery?
  28. Re: Value of a Omega Universal 4x5 Variable Condenser Lamphouse w/ chassis and stand?

    Looks almost new, you did good.
    It looks like a D5 Pro Lab, look at the rear of the mount where it meets the baseboard, Omega used to put a label there but they nearly always fall off.
    I have 3...
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    Re: Paper for 4x5 contact printing

    Ilford does have 4x5 paper but I think I have only ever seen it in 1000 sheet boxes...
    http://www.calumetphoto.com/product/ilford-multigrade-iv-rc-deluxe-4x5-glossy-mgd.1m-1000-sheets/IL60100/
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  30. Re: Value of a Omega Universal 4x5 Variable Condenser Lamphouse w/ chassis and stand?

    Just a heads up on alignment.
    When I did an alignment on mine I found the turret had enough movement in it that it caused the alignment to be way off. Rocking the turret back and forth shifted the...
  31. Re: Value of a Omega Universal 4x5 Variable Condenser Lamphouse w/ chassis and stand?

    Be careful putting it back together as the rollers/wheels that ride on the column have a tendency to move inwards if the head has been pulled away from the column during transport.

    They should...
  32. Re: Value of a Omega Universal 4x5 Variable Condenser Lamphouse w/ chassis and stand?

    Tell him it is a nice enlarger but you were hoping to find a more complete setup and offer him $50.
    As he said he will dump it if he can't sell it so he will probably take what money he can get.
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    Re: Tampa Bay Area

    The only one I know that is anywhere near close is one in the Jacksonville area, but I am not sure if they are still active.
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    Re: Bellows for Toyo Super Graphic?

    There are some on eBay right now.
    I think they come from China.
    I have no idea of the quality or ever used one from eBay.
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    Re: Antarctica & velvia 50

    Some of the most amazing photographs I have ever seen where taken by the photographer aboard Shackleton's expedition ship in 1914. He used glass plates and some roll film and even developed the...
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    Re: Old G.Rodenstock Camera

    I don't think Rodenstock actually made cameras, the took other makers cameras,mostly Welta, and put their own lenses and name on them.
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    Re: Problems with Photo-Flo

    I don't know how big the cap is but that just sounds like way too much.
    A couple of drops is all that is needed and like others have said, do not agitate
  38. Re: How do I decode Ilford's HP5+ batch number?

    This may help...

    http://www.palomarkovic.net/mobile/BatchNumberDecoder/
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    Re: Ebay film camera categories???

    They should have a category called RARE for the guy who keeps posting old Kodak paper all as Rare or Super Rare.
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    Re: Yellow Toning Formula

    I have Tim Rudman's toning book but there is not any formulas for Vanadium or Titanium toners.

    I did find this PDF from someone in the Netherlands, it might help...
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