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    Retouching Dope

    Hey all!

    I'm looking for some commercially available retouching dope, or an equivalent, (or recipe!).
    Any suggestions?

    It's the solution applied to a negative to give it sufficient "tooth" to...
  2. Seeking contributions for a new Los Angeles photography center

    Hello! I am setting up a center for photography in Los Angeles and am seeking either excess darkroom or studio gear to help get things setup.

    This is a labor of love for me. I want to preserve the...
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    Re: Focusing issues. 8x10 negs

    You can also replace your negative with a very fine plastic window screen and focus that way.
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    Wollensak Raptar 210 f6.8 mm lens

    Would love any personal reviews on this lens as I might be acquiring one.
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    Re: Omega D5 baseboard

    Thank you!!!
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    Omega D5 baseboard

    Can anyone tell my the length and width dimensions to the original baseboard for the Omega D5?

    Thanks in advance
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    Projection Lenses

    Ive seen a few old Stereoopticon lenses being mounted in shutters.
    I wondered if anyone here had any more info about this??
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    Ascorlight 444

    Hello all!
    For fun, I picked up an old Ascorlight 444 unit.
    Anybody out there that can give me some info about the unit? What voltage battery it took etc?
  9. Re: Turner-Reich Gundelach : seeking opinion and info

    Separation?
  10. Turner-Reich Gundelach : seeking opinion and info

    Seeking info on this lens.
    Triple convertable Turner-Reich Gundelach 8x10 anast f7.0

    Worth purchasing? I am assuming it will cover 8x10 - anyone know what the three focal lengths are?

    126753
  11. Re: Seeking recommendations on portrait lens

    Thank you, I wasn't seeking info on lighting however just lenses.
    I got lighting covered. I have multiple Fresnel lights I have converted to run off of my Norman Studio packs, up to 4000ws if...
  12. Re: Seeking recommendations on portrait lens

    The 380mm I have won't cover 8x10 - Its a tele
  13. Re: Seeking recommendations on portrait lens

    Thank you all for taking the time to answer my questions.
    To clarify, I am looking to do mostly Hollywood "Hurrell" style black and white head and shoulder style portraits with 8x10. All the...
  14. Seeking recommendations on portrait lens

    Hello all!

    I just recently acquired a Kodak 2d in near mint condition with extension rail, and other misc accessories for $200.
    My goal is to shoot 8x10 portraits. I would like recommendations as...
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    Re: Plus X 1948 ISO

    Does anyone know whether it is Ortho or Panchro film though?
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    Re: Plus X 1948 ISO

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    Uh - Pretty certain its Nitrate.
    Label says on side 10-18-1948
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    Re: Plus X 1948 ISO

    Was the nitrate film Ortho based?
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    Re: Plus X 1948 ISO

    Only the 35mm roll says Nitrate which would explain this
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    Re: Plus X 1948 ISO

    Thanks folks.
    I can only go by what the Kodak label on roll which specifically says Nitrate.
    Perhaps the date on the roll was intended as exp date?
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    Plus X 1948 ISO

    I got this old unexposed roll of 35mm Nitrate based Plus-X and a few 4x5 sheets of the same.
    I wanted to shoot it (I have shot older emulsions with great results in past).

    The label rates the...
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    Re: E6 kits life expectancy

    These are the old hobby packs, I would say late 90's early 2000's
    From the end when Kodak stopped producing these small kits (I believe they are 16oz kits)
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    Re: E6 kits life expectancy

    These are the old hobby packs, I would say late 90's early 2000's
    From the end when Kodak stopped producing these small kits (I believe they are 16oz kits)
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    E6 kits life expectancy

    Hello all!
    I have a few unopened Kodak E6 Hobby Pack kits.
    Any thoughts if these might still be good? I would like an opinion or 2 before I run expensive Velvia through it.
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    Seeking info on 8x10 cameras

    Hello all!
    I have been shooting 4x5 for about three years now, and all the while collecting equipment for 8x10 photography.
    It is my goal now to begin shooting 8x10 within a year, unfortunately, I...
  25. Re: Exactly how hard and tempermental is E-6 to process yourself?

    Its easier to process E-6 then it sounds.
    Temperature needs to be maintained but is easier to do than most realize.

    Give it a go and post your results here! :)
  26. Re: How do you juggle all the accessories while shooting LF?

    I juggle all the accesories with one hand, and with the other, I pick up the broken ones!
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    Re: 8 Foot Print from 617 Film Scan

    Congratulations, there is nothing quite like a really BIG print!
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    Re: Request an Acros-like film from Ilford?

    I believe a Large Format photographer of today must learn to use whatever tools available to the best of his/her abilities.

    Unfortunately, I do not think Acros will be around much longer, at least...
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    Re: Wow teaching film is the bomb.

    Helping someone else learn is the greatest feeling...
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    Re: Speedotron 2401a

    Please watch this, also different heads use different pin configurations so that the max WS is not exceeded thereby blowing the tube.

    I might add that you are one lucky son of a gun!
  31. Re: Printer recommendation wanted -- Need replacement for my HP 7960

    My $0.02
    Go for the Epson
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    Re: Quartz halogen lighting v tungsten

    What did you think blue filters are for?
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    Re: community darkrooms in the LA area

    Try contact in Los Angeles...
    Although I haven't used them personally... I hear they are great...
    http://www.contactla.com/rental/
  34. Re: Where to find Large format Camera Tripods on a student budget?

    Check out Shopgoodwill.com

    Some very good deals come up quite often.
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    Re: For those who shoot with Delta 100...

    Bingo, could not have said it better myself! Pyro is usually not the best option for something like that!
  36. Re: Need info on shooting Fuji instant with 4x5 Cameras

    Thanks Vinny!
  37. Need info on shooting Fuji instant with 4x5 Cameras

    Hello,

    Am looking to acquire a back for shooting fuji instant film with my 4x5 camera
    or some Impossible Instant Film.

    Unfortunately I know next to nothing about these products!

    If some...
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    Re: Electronic Flash Units

    Oh lord! I have seen those exact units somewhere but for the life of me cannot remember the name!
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    Re: 8x10 polaroid processor how much?

    I only wish the Impossible Project was more interested creating a higher quality product and would drop all of that, "ooh it looks cool all smeared and scratched" If I have to pay that much per shot,...
  40. Re: How to use this cable release bracket?

    I got it working!
    Works great now! Thanks all!
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