I would be happy to enjoy the soothing darkness, once I can set up my own darkroom in a slightly more spacious setting. :-) While in college, I enjoyed the school's darkroom a lot spending hours to...
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I would be happy to enjoy the soothing darkness, once I can set up my own darkroom in a slightly more spacious setting. :-) While in college, I enjoyed the school's darkroom a lot spending hours to...
Thank you all for the suggestions. I will assess my development needs and invest accordingly.
Hi,
Are there any multi-sheet 8x10 daylight processing equipment in between SP-8x10 and Jobo 3005?
I recently started 8x10 and got excellent results processing B&W in a Stearman Press SP-8x10....
That is interesting to know, thanks. I will experiment while keeping the lens cells safely away from aperture and shutter.
Hi, I recently acquired a Goerz Berlin Dagor 180mm f/6.8 in cells only, and would like to know what is the best way to install it properly in shutter. The Dagor cells already come with thread...
Wow, and wow. Not only your technique is excellent, you found some of the best wetplate type of faces!
Hi Alex,
Again stunning wet plates! One question I always wanted to ask: how do you get those "wet coal shimmering in dim light" kind of look in the darker mid-tone? Is it unique to the wet plate...
Daniel: thanks for the suggestion. I will double-check the assembly of elements.
John: I will use this method as the last resort. :-)
Just a quick scan of the Fuji FP100C instant film:
Hello,
I bought a Kodak Aero Ektar 7" f/2.5 in San Jose photo fair on Saturday, and tested out with some color Polaroids. Apart from the yellowish tint people talk about, there is a general...
First attempt with Heliar 240mm f/4.5 wide open for portrait, window light, Tri-X 320 developed in Ilford DD-X:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3635/3526979921_045ac61cd0.jpg
I bought one from Badger's shortly before Christmas, but only today I got a Symmar 135/235 convertible mounted on the board. So hopefully I can get outdoors over the weekend to try out the ensemble....
I just got the Shen Hao PTB45 from post office, and was very happy with what I see. Excellent workmanship, and all the parts are well made and fitting allowance very tight. It feels like a precision...
My recent find is Adox Pan 25, which is a kind of old emulsion formula, which has great tonality with Xtol 1:1. In case you need some slow film, this is really good.
Badger Graphic in US is also selling them, actually I just ordered one to try it out.
They are really simple internally. I recently opened up one, and then before I did any cleaning I took a good digital photo of the internals so if something goes awry I can go back and check the...
Mr. Ernest Purdum can supply high quality ones, I got some from him recently for a Packard shutter. He has rubber tubes as well.
I have used 4 Maxtors Mass Storage with Ethernet for home and work, and they work well. The newer versions with gigabit Ethernet are very quiet and fast.
I recently bought a Seagate FreeAgent Pro...
All those Tessar formula lenses in 210mm range are quite good for portraits. I have bought quite a few of them to compare, and the uncoated ones are nice and soft. I have a Packard shutter and asked...
Hello Christopher, excellent portrait with subtle lighting! I guess soft focus lenses are overrated and black stocking rules! ;-)
Thanks Peter. It is important to know that every shutter has individual cam. I will try out the top speed first, and then continue with the more advance cam grinding.
Good morning!
I had a technician (ICT Mountain View) cleaned and lubricated a Compound #5 shutter, and now the 1 and 1/2 seconds are correct. But the higher speeds seem totally off (top speeds...
A B&L Magic Lantern Petzval of about 9" focal length. First one is shot on Adox Pan 25 with hot lights and the tones are just buttery. The second one is done by strobe.
I'm using V700 and Epson Scan software, and the chromes look quite true to original by comparing it on a light table. My current settings are: 2400 dpi for 4x5 and 120 and 3200dpi for 35mm (could be...
Hello Christopher: I really like your portrait, almost classic painting settings with modern looks and expressions. Oil painting kind of color palette too. Excellent!
It's pity that Frank you exited 8x10, but I guess at the end of day the vision for a good photo rules. Are you totally out of LF? I was counting on your for continued inspiration. :-)
Manfred from ICT is a true asset, and I'm lucky to live nearby. I try to give my business to him as much as possible.
The Microtek seems still have quality control issues. A colleague of mine bought the M1 Pro about half year back, and after 2 months it developed a grinding noise and auto focus became erratic. He...
A 9" Petzval lens and a hot light, on Adox Pan 25.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2156/2963091497_3274b9035f.jpg
Before my carpenter finish off my custom made wooden lens board and Packard shutter box, here is how I cope with the need for instant gratification. Empty 4x5 sheet film box and a lot of gaffe tape....
Will recommend Calypso too, $1.85 per E6 4x5, fast turn around time and reasonable shipping cost. Wish they do C-41 for large format too.
Longer process lenses such as APO Nikkor and APO Artar stopped down might give you better center to edge sharpness for your type of application.
Good idea Garrett, I just joined the group. It is much easier to find photos of particular tag or lens on flickr.
I like the older Kodak EPP 100 for portraits, which can still be found from the auctions site.
Hi SadChi, really nice and pleasing portraits, have a soft glow but still plenty sharp in the eyes.
The viewpoint of a sunflower
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3240/2901146020_e7c40aec63.jpg
I'm quite new to large format, and learning. It seems the back side of sunflower is as interesting as...
Hi Tony, once you have finished playing with the five projection Petzval, I would be happy to buy one from you. Of course the swirly one. ;-)
How about a Polaroid 110B converted to 4x5 like the Razzle? I have not used the 4x5 conversion personally, but have used the 120 roll film converted version. All metal construction folded into a...
Actually I just processed my first batch of 4x5 B&W sheet film over this weekend, and it is much easier than I thought. I got an older $20 Doran tank set, which was scorned upon by some LFF members...
Ole: sightly off topic question relating to your Lee Gelsnap holder. I'm contemplating their Black & White Polyster set with Gelsnap holder, but wonder if they are really crap. Should I just go for...