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Thanks, Tuco. I went out again last night, but the bugs were horrible. I couldn't take it.

Thanks, Jon.

Yeah, I'm glad I tried even if I failed. Next time!

Jon, is that a statue of a Valkyrie?

I missed out on the first night of northern lights. Whenever I checked, it was raining....Went out last night, but I couldn't see anything. Tried to use my Tamron 35mm on my Z9 via an FTZII...

Great job on the test and video!

But as far as a pictorial strategy, I don't know....I like the no-pre-exposure image better. All of these contrast reducing methods tend to kill mid-tone...

Terrific tonality in that one, Tuco.

Good start, Kino!

Really neat photo, Jon!

Strong work, Jon!

Great job, Dave!

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Great job!

Excellent photo, Ray.

To the original poster, did you figure it out?

That's a good one, Rick!

Good job, Bryan!

Tuco, good catch on the chins! I don't know who the people are, but people on my town's Facebook group are adding them. Good question about the orientation. This is how it was displayed in the...

I just scanned this print today.

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I think it's an 8th grade class...

Good one, Randy!

Great suggestion, Dave!

Looks like light source fall off. Try scanning in two strips, centering each one on the light source and then stitching together.

Nicely done, Scott!

Here's a scan of a selenium-toned, fiber-based print. Camera was a Rolleiflex 3,5 Automat.
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Tip: try to have one tripod leg going forward. It's very easy to bump one if it's situated between your feet.

I 2nd Len's suggestions. I've dealt with both, and I've been very happy with their products, services, and prices.

Ken Hough might know who still does this. He used to, but I believe he's stopped doing so.

That one has an interesting look to it, Jon.

Thanks, Daniel. I do have a Speedotron black line Fresnel. I'll give it a try as a key light, especially if I get around to using SF lenses. I'll check out the video. Thanks!

Thanks, Tuco. I'm working on the lighting setup today.

Daniel, I wish I had on of those and an 8x10 Sinar back.... I use a Sinar 4x5 back on that camera, as that allows the bino viewer.

Thanks, Jonathan! I've been playing around....the Sinar bino reflex viewer sure is slick, but I only have one for 4x5.

Almost ready to take some 8x10 portraits with both film and paper.

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Next step, check...

Well, it would be non-trivial for someone who's not an electrical devices expert. Ok, maybe it just wouldn't be trivial for me.

Interesting project, John. I have one of the 180- f/3.2s. That would be a pretty complicated endeavor, though.

Thanks, Randy!

Two from today:

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I just found out about them. They have some interesting looking products. https://www.bellinifoto.it/en/

Paper reversal: https://vimeo.com/838343928

https://vimeo.com/838237832

Lots of good stuff in this thread. Good work!

It's great that these can be repaired! An alternative for those who don't have one of those: an inexpensive sous vide heater and a container.

Pliobond is a traditional choice.