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    Spot Metering Help

    I'm a novice when it comes to spot metering, or metering at all in general. On my DSLR I was able to get the correct exposure on the spot metering setting, at ISO 400, f/5.6, and a 3 second shutter...
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    Re: 4x5 processing darkroom equipment

    I'm assuming then that using a 4x5 tank is the same as loading a roll of 35mm into a tank? Just put the sheet film into the tank, pour the developer in, and agitate for the required amount of time?
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    Re: 4x5 processing darkroom equipment

    For tray developing, instead of using a developer tank would I pour the developer inside the tray and then put my film inside and agitate in that?
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    Re: 4x5 processing darkroom equipment

    Well does c41 4x5 use the same equipment as c41 35mm and is it the same process?
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    4x5 processing darkroom equipment

    I was wondering what equipment I'd need to begin developing 4x5 color negative film at home? Safety lights, number of trays, ect.
    I'm not sure how different it is from developing 35mm but I'd love...
  6. Re: Getting the correct temperature while developing at home?

    How would it be difficult to regulate? Wouldn't I just set the stove until it can heat up water to 102 degree's then use the water that has been heated for the tank?
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    Could a small electric stove work?
  8. Getting the correct temperature while developing at home?

    So I'd like to start developing my own 4x5 color negative sheets at home in the bathroom. My only concern would be maintaining a precise temperature for this. I'm not looking to drop a bunch of money...
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    Re: 4x5 Processing in Colorado?

    Thanks everyone.
  10. Thread: Epson 4990?

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    Re: Epson 4990?

    Hm I think I will go with the Minolta Scan Dual III. I guess I'll just need to download Vuescan to get it working on Windows 8?
  11. Thread: Epson 4990?

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    Re: Epson 4990?

    Minolta Scan Dual don't seem to expensive. Any thoughts on the Epson V330?
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    Re: Epson 4990?

    Thanks for the help everyone. I've been told to find a dedicated scanner for 35mm but I don't see the point in owning two different ones. Does anyone have experience with the V5000? I'm comparing...
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    Epson 4990?

    Hello, at first I was considering purchasing the V500 for 35mm negatives until I realized it doesn't do 4x5. I'd rather not spend the money on a V700. Does anyone know if Epson perfection 4990 does...
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    Re: 4x5 Processing in Colorado?

    Thanks! I just checked Reedphoto, they actually do offer C-41.
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    Re: 4x5 Processing in Colorado?

    Probably C-41 then.
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    Re: 4x5 Processing in Colorado?

    I know I'll be shooting color. I was planing on doing C-41 in a few months after being able to buy all the materials. But I'm not sure I understand the difference between E-6 and C-41?
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    4x5 Processing in Colorado?

    I'll be moving to Colorado Springs in a month and because I've spent a lot of money on equipment to get me started in the studio I'll have to wait a while before being able to buy developing...
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    Re: What light meter should I get?

    No plans on shooting outdoors...yet. My camera body is pretty big so that wouldn't sound too pleasant. I intend on keeping it indoors for portraits.
    I read about the l-308S and it can do incident...
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    Re: What light meter should I get?

    So basically, educate myself on how to use the one I end up getting by reading the manual, watching tutorials online if they have any, and more importantly practicing with it myself. While of course...
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    Re: What light meter should I get?

    I think so, the best and most expensive meter can be useless if you don't know how to use it.
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    Re: What light meter should I get?

    It is a bit more expensive than I was hoping for, but the money sounds worth the investment. I'll check the classifieds here for one before heading over to Ebay.
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    What light meter should I get?

    I'm going to be shooting both large format and digital, so I'd really like to invest my money in one meter instead of two separate ones. I'll be doing indoor portraits with two monolight strobes, so...
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    Re: Recessed Lensboard?

    Okay I was wondering because I'm searching for a 4x4 board with a 42mm diameter for a graphic view. All the ones I've come across are either 32" or the Linhof kind which I've heard won't fit. I was...
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    Recessed Lensboard?

    I'm pretty new here so bare with me, but are recessed lens boards just for wide angle or can they be used for any lens?
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    Re: Portrait Lens for Graphic View II?

    I've been searching online for one of the zeiss tessars, and a lot of them appear to be barrel lenses without shutters. If I didn't purchase a packard shutter and decided I wanted to use a lens cap...
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    Re: Portrait Lens for Graphic View II?

    For a petzval or barrel lens how would I actually take a picture? I know I can use a packard shutter, but what if I wanted to do the cap or hat method? On all the ones I've seen so far it doesn't...
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    Re: Which Polaroid back for 4x5?

    Depends on the relative I guess? haha
    "Well you didn't give me the Christmas present I wanted so cough up 5 bucks."
    That's pretty neat though, basically making back the money you spent on the film...
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    Re: Which Polaroid back for 4x5?

    Laying around? Wow you must have quite a few cameras to have forgotten :D
    Looks like I'll be going with the Fuji then, as it fits and I won't have any trouble with it. Thank you so much! :D
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    Re: Which Polaroid back for 4x5?

    Thanks, just watched both your videos. I agree I don't think I'll want the 405, I'd rather not lose the focus. Thank you.
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    Re: Which Polaroid back for 4x5?

    Thanks for all the help everyone, I feel like I'm starting to understand a lot more. I'm a complete noob here to large format so bare with me please, that's the reason I wanted the back because I...
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    Re: Which Polaroid back for 4x5?

    Thank you, you know what I'm talking about!
    Although I didn't know the name except than 'instant film holder' so when I googled that I kept getting sent to links about Polaroid backs so that's where...
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    Re: Which Polaroid back for 4x5?

    Okay, maybe what I am looking for is an instant film holder?
    For those who actually took their time to try and help me out I appreciate it.
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    Re: Which Polaroid back for 4x5?

    Wooow excuse me for not being a genius on it. I made a mistake, mistakes happen. Nobody learns without making mistakes.
    Thanks for the "help"
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    Which Polaroid back for 4x5?

    I'm having a difficult time figuring out which Polaroid back to use with my 4x5 camera. I'm planning on purchasing expired film, such as Kodak Ektachrome 64T but I have no idea which Polaroid back...
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    Re: Lens board for 4x5 graphic view II?

    Thanks for all the suggestions!
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    Re: Lens board for 4x5 graphic view II?

    No the Calumet won't fit unfortunately. The ones for skygrimes look great, I tried searching there earlier but couldn't find the GV ones.
    Yes it is in shutter, but I haven't been able to find any...
  37. Re: What kind of lighting for 4x5 wet plate portrait photography?

    Would it help if I did it outside on a sunny day?
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    Lens board for 4x5 graphic view II?

    Hi, I currently own a graphic view II and am planing on purchasing a Tessar 210mm f/4.5 lens. I know the graphic view II needs a 4x4 lensboard, so I was wondering where could I find a lens board that...
  39. What kind of lighting for 4x5 wet plate portrait photography?

    I haven't been able to find any successful information on studio lighting for wet plate portraits using a 4x5 camera. Can someone suggest the type of possible studio lights I can use and where I can...
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    Re: Portrait Lens for Graphic View II?

    I'm a little bit confused with the petzvals. They seem really nice and vintage like, but I can't find any with bigger lengths. How are they used for portraits if the standard for 4x5 portrait...
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