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For myself, I ran some sheets through my 545 holder and got very uneven development, and only on the pod side of the negative. I think my box had expired in the late 90's.

Ken

Al,

looking at the picture, we came up from the left side, opposite end of the bench where the photo was taken from. The climb up wasn't too bad, maybe 15 or 20 minutes. It was a little steep...

If you interested I posted some more photos from the trip here. These were with the 4x5 that I finally got around to developing and scanning.

Ken

Yikes!

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Finally got around to processing the Type 55. I used Kodak HC-110 dilution H at 9, 10 and 12 minutes, taco method. To my eye, I saw very little difference in the negs between the 3 times. ...

Thanks, I looked at the neg and it looks sharp to me. Maybe I need less OOF area in the image? I am working with a probably 12 or 13 year old Epson Perfection 1650 scanner, topped off with my...

Cheese Cake

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Horseman Monorail, Nikon 150W, Arista EDU Ultra 100

The thing about Yellowstone is something like 99% of the people never leave the road or the boardwalks. Get on a trail and the people all but vanish. With over 1000 miles of hiking trail in the...

Thanks Al, we are already planning the Stillwater section (Mineral Bottom to the Colorado confluence) for next spring. We did see one deer on our trip, along with a bunch of ducks and geese, a fair...

That is correct, my pods seem to have dried up so using them for the neg. Looks like 8 or 9 minutes is a good starting point, if in fact it is Panatomic-X or Double-X. I should know soon enough.
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Looking for thoughts on developing times for Polaroid Type 55 neg processed with HC110 in trays. I will have some HC110 Dilution H mixed up for developing some Arista EDU but of course I can mix...

So the trip was awesome. Had a really great time, lots to see in some amazing country. Full trip report here. Not in the report but spent some time in Moab after the float. Biked the slick rock...

I'm Planning a 4 or 5 day float trip through Labyrinth Canyon at the end of April. Looking forward to a nice casual float on the Green . Just seeing if anybody has done this float and can recommend...

Ansel Adams exhibit at the Missoula Art Museum starting October 7th.

Ken

Thanks everyone, I had a lot of fun shooting this. I didn't catch it at first but it looks like the horse is actually smiling in that 3rd photo.

Ken

Here are a few more photos. Yep, pre-focused on a spot and hoped they got close. Easier with the barrel racers. The horse and bull riders was more luck than anything I think. Seems to have turned...

Went to the Wilsall Rodeo last weekend. But instead of taking the Nikon, I decided to bring the large format camera. I think I managed about 16 photos. Of course if you were there on Saturday, the...

Steve, "most unconventional" comes from lack of woodworking knowledge. To me this seemed the easiest way to get it done with the limited tools I have. Not sure what the completed camera weighs...

Tim, I think your on to something there with the tape. Plus, I didn't have any light leaks with it either. Where did I put that roll????

Ken

Finished the camera today. Turned out pretty good. I have a little light leak at the lens board that I need to take care of then it will be ready for some pictures. I also will work on some sort...

Roger, I am using Poplar. Its what The Home Depot had.

Tim, Its "Gorilla Tape" thank you.....and it was only temporary to figure out where my focus was. Although its real sticky so I bet it...

Getting ready to wrap this project up. I am working on the focus distance now. Looks like focus is at about 5'9". Not sure if I want to mess with this anymore. Schneider website list the...

Thank you Jon.

Old stove, Bannack State Park, Montana

Ken



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Shen Hao, Nikon 200m, Arista EDU Ultra 100

Roger, my thought was to glue these 5 layers of wood together. That would give me the required depth and provide strength. I just had to try and get fancy with my connecting of the frame to the...

Thanks, I cant wait either but I'm gonna have too. Had a little set back today. I guess I'll see how my gluing skills are.

Ken

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Being a little bored today, and a little inspired from reading this thread, I started to make my camera today. When I am done it is going to be a fixed focus, 65mm, 4x5.
Here is a little right up...

Truly inspiring work from everybody. Hats off to you all. Here is an oldie of mine. From just outside Aspen Colorado. I call it "Babbling Brook"

Ken

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Thanks for the help guys. I replaced the batteries with some Energizer 357's, silver oxide batteries, a replacement for the LR44/SR44. The meter still doesn't seem to be working all that...

I found an old Vivitar 43 light meter while at my moms house the other day. The unit looks like it is in good condition. It had a #76 battery in it for who knows how long. I replaced it with an...

Spent today down in Yellowstone. Found these Bison laying around in the Blacktail Deer Plateau area. Lots and Lots of snow in the park this winter. Hard to tell from the picture how bloody windy...

Thank you Mike.

Thank you jp498 and Peter for your thoughts and suggestions. I do have a small umbrella, not really sure why I didn't use it. I guess I was thinking f32, need more light. The multiple pops would...

Here is a new one, Kimber 45. Not so sure I like this one. The background seems a little busy and the gun kind of disappears into it. Don't really like the shadows much either. Kind of limited...

So how about this. Shiloh Sharps 1874 falling block, 45-110 cartridge. I'm sure most of you have seen the movie Quigley Down Under. This is the same model rifle used in that movie. I believe this...

Thanks Peter. Tower Falls is one of my favorites in the park, very easy to get to and very picturesque. Tower Creek dumps into the Yellowstone River about 18 miles or so down stream (north) of the...

Tower Falls, Yellowstone National Park. This was from a couple of summers ago when I first started my transition from color to shooting and processing B&W film.
Ken


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Just wanted to say nice work everyone, these post are very inspiring. She's been feeling a little neglected lately so I thought I would take her out for a portrait and then try and get her on some...

Here is one from the other day.

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4x5, Nikon 300M, Arista EDU Ultra 100, HC110-H

It sounds like you have a 45 FA with a 6x9 roll film back? Which means you should already have the connecting frame and all you would need is a 4x5 ground glass spring back. Now, having owned a FA...