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Saw it from Cornwall, Ont. Conflicting forecasts had it as cloudy or partly sunny. Regardless, it was stunning and the roar and hush when totality arrived was something else.

this is a great resource for those looking for info (I know it's kinda late, but still...)

https://eclipse2024.org/path-north-america.html

and toilets are a good thing :)e where I'll b going...

I'll be using a solar filter on the hood of my telephoto (it will come off quickly during totality, then back on when the moon moves off). A friend tried out a 16 stop ND on it looks fine, guessing...

from what I understand from astronomers I know, once there is totality, filters aren't needed. But it's important to have eye protection until Baily's Beads are visible (at start and conclusion of...

Can't add much more than what Bob and others have mentioned. fwiw, I believe your issue is likely not enough exposure. Having said that, 15 minutes *shld* enough based on a colleague's times with...

eq mounts and u have an AP ???? niiiice

I find Coleman fuel (napha) to be a great adhesive remover. Apply precautions when using it but works like a charm.

that's pretty dilute (Formulary has 1:3 for working). is this for film, prints, or both.

I use around 15grams per 1 litre. Unlike Mark, I made the mistake of buying 50 lbs of food grade citric acid off Kijiji. I expect I will put the remaining in my will haha. I think I've only made a...

could also be the locking/tensions knobs for the front controls. play around with that and see if that helps. otherwise lube everything that moves haha

The Cinestill angle is very interesting. Wonder how this will look when things are running again.

Would love to see b/w slide processing chemistry back in production, but understand that is a...

Fairmont for bagels but some will stand by St Viateur till the end of time. Poutine has to be had in Victoriaville or Drummondville afaic haha. I'd also try and stop by some camera stores there if...

Find the appropriate chart with filtration settings. I have one somewhere for different enlargers. I found it worked well but like using the multigrade more. For those who have never used a Devere...

I have two and when I transported them, I took the lightbox off, moved the neg assembly closer to the baseboard, and locked/strapped it down tight. I felt it was easier to move with all the weight in...

that looks like a floor model so will have to take the column apart to transport. when you do that, be very carefully with the head. I took the light source off my 504 and 5108, lowered the stage,...

I have the inside lettering Fuji 210 and the Nikkor 120SW. Use both with 5x7 and 8x10. Haven't shot much with the 8x10 and 120 combo but the few I did showed minimal if not zero movements. Believe...

I'm going to have to try 130 as others have mentioned this as well. My expired 7x17 HP5 has the expected fbf and exposure times for Pt are quite long, when processed in Pyrocat. I really should have...

One thing I will strongly suggest, is getting your speed consistent, and make it quick. When you understand how quickly the electric processor pulls the sheets through, you have to basically match...

I use the smooth bottom Cesco trays for platinum and no issues with sticking for me. I use constant agitation and that keeps prints (alt or gelatin silver) from sticking. haven't tray processed film...

what Mark Sampson does. I process in Expert tanks, which have numbered chambers. I note which chamber has which sheet and then use twin checks on the sleeve and photo log book (B&H sells a very...

if there's no border for marking with an archival pen, I'd be making digital copies of the plate and using that for reference with detailed notes. I'd be worried that glassine (or others) sleeves...

TF-5 is the only fixer I use for film and print as well, I do however mix up enough for several film runs. Curious why you mention that it's not meant for reuse Drew ? I'm going by PF's capacity...

It's crazy what some chasers will do or go to, to catch the eclipse. My wife went to Utah for the last one but also went to Australia before that. Total eclipses are infrequent so catch them while...

I'm not so sure it will be that dramatic if there's heavy rain or clouds. The great experience as you've seen first hand, of total solar eclipses is gradually going from bright sun to dusk, for...

was thinking of the area around Lac Mégantic, right in the sweet part of the path. then do a poutine tour in Victoriaville the next day

just a heads up Bob, I couldn't find the HPR (11x15 size) I had but will keep digging around the darkroom.

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ah right. response to a paper query. thanks. I've settled on Revere Platinum. Still have some Hahnemühle around so may end up giving it away to friends.

I have a small tin of RW and have used it on postcards printed on old Kodak fiber based stock. No idea how it will, if at all, affect the print, but it's a postcard so I don't expect a long lifespan....

with the Jobo you don't really need a motorized base, although it does remove the tedium. I've been suggesting to others with the 3005, that they can simply roll it in the sink, back and forth, back...

Jobo 3005 if you can afford it, and it really doesn't take up much real estate. You also can use the manual roller base, or use something like a Simm roller base. I've also used Simma 8x10 print...

Other than the wonky neg carrier hinges (iykyk), the Devere 504 is as good as it gets. The colour head is very useful for variable contrast but even better if you can find one, is the Variocontrast...

As well online tutorials, I can't stress enough how effective learning during an in person workshop can be (mine included several digital negatives made from my files, all paper and chemistry). You...

hmm, Bostick and Sullivan suggests 6-2-7-1 (Pd-Pt-FeOx1-FeOx2). Are you adding both Ferric Oxalates, as the ratio of both Ferric Oxalates has an effect on contrast, which might be the issue here....

saw this at a local camera store and was intrigued, but not enough to buy some.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1687578-REG/tetenal_105520_superfix_fixer_tablets.html

thanks ! gonna bookmark it and come back to it after the holidays.

yup, pretty much describes my process. Sometimes I may adjust contrast if the full print needs it. but otherwise...

and I always place the test strip on the most important part of the image.

I'd sooner have these under the sink than the included legs. They fold up when not needed so space shouldn't be an issue.

https://www.homedepot.ca/product/anvil-2-pack-39-in-sawhorses/1001691739

I wouldn't attempt this at all. The weight load is likely under ideal conditions but my worry would be if one set of legs collapsed, well that'd be a helluva mess. I wouldn't trust these folding legs...

PyroCat HD in glycol is my main developer now, followed by HC-110 or Rodinal (Blazinal). Super economical as well. Tempted to try MC but not quite sure what the advantages/differences are from HD.