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    mounting lens on d2 omega

    Probably the best place you could go for information would be Classic Enlargers. That guy has been using, servicing, and rebuilding Omega enlargers for decades, and is the most expert fellow I know...
  2. On image quality, digital, and consumer concern

    Mark-- what I meant was that, though we (the LF enthusiasts) are quick to profer a demonstration of the better quality of our work (or at least the potential of better quality), the average consumer...
  3. On image quality, digital, and consumer concern

    Lance Ulanoff, writer for PC Magazine, has posted an interesting op-ed piece on the PC Magazine website. Basically, he suggests that the average consumer doesn't care about image quality.
    I have...
  4. inkjet recommendation (EpsonR1800 vs Canon i9900)?

    Regarding Epson printers clogging: I understand that Epson has a inkjet-head "parking" system that caps the heads when the printer is turned off. This is supposed to reduce/prevent clogging. ...
  5. Thread: ROLL CALL

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    ROLL CALL

    I'll check in...
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    Zero Feedback Bidders On E-Bay

    I'm sure I'm not the only one who has done a fair bit of dealing on eBay, but here is my take:

    As a bidder, if I get outbid on an item I knew was only worth $x.xx, then it's no skin off my back. ...
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    God, redheads, dpi, microns and lp/mm

    Interesting thoughts, but it brings to mind three technological marvels: MP3, JPEG, and MPEG. How do these compression systems work? From my understanding (which I freely acknowledge to be very...
  8. Color negative film for portrature/weddings

    I also use Portra for the weddings I do; however, I use the VC line exclusively. My line of thinking-- the aspects of weddings that are the most significant and noticable, such as the flowers, the...
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    81B vs. Skylight Filter

    You'd be surprised at the darkness of the 81b filter-- much darker than I would think of when I think of a UV-oriented filter. If you're looking for a protector-type filter, don't get it! If you're...
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    A Great Place for Shutter Repair

    Steve-- funny you should say that; my Rolex (inherited from my father) has given me trouble for the last few years, including the (pardon the pun) chronic problem of losing approx. 1 minute per day. ...
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    The hopeful future of film photography

    If I may chime back in for a few thoughts...
    Everyone's responses are, I think, what I expected. To follow up on what Neil Shields, and others, said, I guess I would sum up what I was trying to...
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    The hopeful future of film photography

    Let me say up-front that this is all speculation-- albeit educated speculation-- and not based on any solid facts, other than history and experience. I am not a prophet (nor the son of a...
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    4x5 condenser enlarger

    My enlarger is extraordinarily bright, also-- so I end up using the smallest stops on the enlarger lens. If you are new (as you say you are) to this, you may not know that your enlarging lens has...
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    Enlarger lenses: 135 mm vs 150 mm

    I've noticed that my 4x5s all require burning around the corners, too-- but that is on the negative. The light source has nothing to do with it. Are you sure that your burning situation is based on...
  15. I need advice to buy 5x4 for interiors & architecture Im changing from using medium format

    Ok, first I admit that I skimmed a lot of the answers above, so I don't know if this has been covered completely or not. However, I want to comment anyway...

    James, you mention several problems...
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    Dropping Prices

    As I understand basic market theory, when demand goes down (as it has and will continue to do so for much of the traditional film market) then supply will drop at a corresponding rate; this means...
  17. You Know, This is How I Feed My Kids... On Field Etiquette

    As someone who has done a lot of wedding photography, I find that many guests are surprised that I am as willing to let them take shots as I am... I'll sometimes even shoot the picture with their...
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    Do you really NEED Photoshop?

    Here's a big question I've been wondering lately-- how much do you really NEED Photoshop (ANY version, let alone the latest)??? I have currently 3 different photo-editing programs on my PC, and none...
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    South Carolina in November

    Hi Bruce-- I'm from Columbia, so I have a little feel for the opportunities there. To some degree, what is available will depend on what sort of landscapes you're interested in, and how far a...
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    Dry Mounting inkjet prints

    Thanks for the replies, everyone. Brian, to answer your question-- I want to dry-mount for three reasons (I can't speak for anyone else). First, I use roll paper in my printer, so they don't lay...
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    Dry Mounting inkjet prints

    Anyone ever dry-mounted inkjet prints? Anything I should know about it?
  22. Lyson inks, satisfaction, and tech support

    I so enjoyed the recent discussion on B&W digital printing for large format, especially because I am experimenting with this more and more. What is more, I have recently purchased a second Epson...
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    Developer shelf life

    I've been using LPD by Ethol-- LPD stands for something like "Lasting Paper Developer". I mix it from powder, although it can be bought in liquid concentrations, too. I mixed my last bottle almost...
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    Ideas for film drying cabinet?

    I actually have an electric foot-warmer that I was about to put on Ebay-- if you're interested. E-mail me about how to get it to you, and its yours for the cost of shipping.
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    Spooky foilage

    Have you tried infrared? A friend did some kudzu shots with (mere) 35mm infrared and the results were fantastic-- and spooky.
    As a native southerner myself, I have always heard the grumbles about...
  26. Thread: Spotmeter

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    Spotmeter

    I have a Sekonic meter with a 5-degree spot attachment, and I really prefer exactly that setup (although I would gladly get a 1-degree attachment if it were available for my model). Here's why: I do...
  27. Anyone used brush-on Lyson print-guard for prints?

    If you're really committed to applying liquid laquer and coatings yourself, you can get a machine which coats prints for (somewhat) reasonable cost through Tyndell Photographic. They sell albums and...
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    Making your own parts for enlargers

    Hi Guys,
    I recently got an (almost complete) Omega D-3V enlarger, and I'm trying to fill out the parts list I will need to get it working. I'm going to be buying some of the parts directly from...
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    Duplicate Transparencies

    I know I'm chiming in a bit late on this one...
    I wonder if full 4x5 dupes are required for this work. Could dupes be made more affordably onto MF transparency film? This might be a cost-saving...
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    4x5 scanner under $200?

    I also got a 2450 from Epson, refurbished, for around $200. It works beautifully, and the software that comes with it is worth at least 1/2 the price. I have scanned 4x5, 6x4.5, 6x6, and 35mm with...
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    What makes a good photo...

    Just a follow-up: here is what eventually transpired. I began by asking them to fill in the answer to the question, 'what makes a good photo?' Their answers were, not surprisingly, on par with what...
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    What makes a good photo...

    Hi everyone,
    I'm teaching a brief (50 min.) seminar on photography this weekend, and I have decided to approach the topic from the angle of "what makes a good photo". As I've been thinking about...
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    Floating your camera kit.

    When I worked in photo retail, I remember the Pelican hardshell cases were a big plus for rafters, sailors, etc. because they were watertight and the floated. They also come in a great selection of...
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    Inking lenses

    Not too long ago someone recommended that a shooter use black ink to fill in the scratches on the front element of his shooting lens; as I thought about it, this made some sense and I began to wonder...
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    Dry Mounting...

    I just got a new (to me) used Technal Dry Mounting Press for what strikes me as a bargain-- $150 for the 12x15 size. It appears to work well, although I haven't done any testing with temperature to...
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    Moisture on E-6 Film

    I actually use Polaroid pack film-- its more within the budget. But yes, I do refridgerate it; I've never read anything to the contrary, and I believe I HAVE read something about keeping it in the...
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    Studio for LF work

    All of this is great advice to which I can add little. My only thoughts are regarding equipment.
    I have used a lot of different brands over the years, and lately I've been using InterFit...
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    Moisture on E-6 Film

    Hey Paul-- bummer about the film; but it sounds like you're on the cutting edge of fridge technology!
    A lot of the new fridges have several drawers with separate controls for moisture, so that...
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    Fun shooting...

    My wife and I returned this afternoon from a brief getaway, during which we spent several hours together shooting. One particular location was great, and worth commending to others.
    We live in St....
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    Alternatives to the big name color films?

    As I shoot through more and more film in my 4x5, I find the costs to be astounding. B&W is somewhat reasonable, but the costs of color seem quite high. Earlier today, I was calculating the costs...
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