I used Omega D2s many years ago in the darkroom at the high school where I taught for a long time, but when I built my own darkroom in the mid-1980s--the one I still use--I chose a Beseler MRXII, and...
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I used Omega D2s many years ago in the darkroom at the high school where I taught for a long time, but when I built my own darkroom in the mid-1980s--the one I still use--I chose a Beseler MRXII, and...
There should be no problem using the V35 for contact printing large format negatives. If you have any concern about light fall-off in the corners, just run the enlarger head higher up the column....
I also have used both, but I switched years ago to using a changing tent exclusively for loading and unloading my 4x5 Grafmatic holders. For me, at least, dust is much less of a problem, and the...
Others have hit all the main points about care and maintenance. I just wanted to say that I have a dozen Grafmatics and I haven't used any other kind of 4x5 holder since I first discovered them...
I am quite definitely not pro glass negative carriers. Four more surfaces to keep free of dust and the potential for Newton's rings was enough to make me swear them off a long time ago. I use a...
I use a Durst A300 with a little CLS30 dichroic head for 35mm, a Beseler 45MCRXII for medium format and 4x5, and a contact printing frame for 8x10. Yes, the Beseler is more cumbersome than the...
July is locked up for me, but sometime in mid-August could work.
Leica M2 with 35, 50, and 90mm Summicrons for walkaround B/W--the 35mm lens doesn't often come off the camera, though. Digital Kodak digital non-SLR for color.
Good functional broad angle light meters can be had for under $30 (e.g., some of the smaller Gossen models "pre-owned"), but you are likely to have to spend a minimum of $75 for even an older used...
I'm from the west side of the state, but I grew up in Pullman, and my parents still live there. I'd be interested in a meeting if the time works out.
A different answer, just for variety. I use Kodak Rapid Fixer with hardener for film, and never scratch sheet film processing it emulsion side down in trays. For prints, I use Zonal Pro EC Rapid...
Good advice from everybody so far--keep it simple. I use Ilford HP5+ and Kodak HC110 developer in trays. I doubt it's the "best", whatever that is, but I'm used to the combination, and know what...
I've used Grafmatics exclusively for almost 30 years now, and rarely have problems of any kind with them. One of my Grafmatics seems to be a little harder to seat properly than the other nine--maybe...
If screws like that are available anywhere, Tacoma Screw Products is likely to have them. Their website isn't much, but they have very helpful folks on the phone (1-800-562-8192).
Welcome, Cameron. Large format photography is a great adventure, and this is a terrific place to learn.
Thanks to everyone who replied. I'm going to go ahead and try the Toyo 3.6x. I've suspected that the magnification on my now defunct Nikon 8x was more than optimal. The reading glasses with flip...
For years, my habit has been to use strong reading glasses for preliminary focusing, and a loupe for the final critical focus. Unfortunately, my 30 year old Nikon 8x loupe has finally been dropped...
Hello Village, and welcome from the other side of the water. I've also been on this forum for only a few weeks, but I've found it to be a friendly and helpful place.
Congratulations on the...
Dave-
I've downloaded the 8x10 grid from the Satin Snow website, and will transfer it to my existing ground glass. To make sure I understand your procedure for doing so, am I right that you print...
Where can I get an 8x10 ground glass with a grid without paying both arms and a leg? My old Deardorff has a plain ground glass, but I'm not as good as I'd like to be at making sure verticals are...
Hello all...
Although I've visited this forum before, I just recently joined and began reading it regularly, so I thought I'd introduce myself. This is a great place--lots of expertise, and a...