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As a native West Virginian, I can attest that it really is a beautiful part of the country...especially the eastern part of the state that lies in the mountains.

I just received my PMK Pyro order from Bostick and Sullivan. In the shipment was one 500ml bottle labeled PMK Solution A and also a 1000ml bottle labeled Rollo Pyro Solution A (this bottle is clear...

Hi folks...I'm trying to set up my enlarger to create enlarged negs for alt processes. In one of the texts I have about creating enlarged negatives John Rudiak mentions setting "the enlarger height...

It turns out that I have to work 7-3 on the 2nd and then again on the 4th...so that leaves only one day...the 3rd. Was really hoping to make this but not so sure at this point...we'll see.

Finally back from my trip to the Sierras (some of you may recall my earlier thread re: equipment suggestions). It was absolutely the most AMAZING experience ever. I've never felt such an intense,...

Hi....I'm seriously thinking about dabbling in digital for the sole purpose of creating digital negatives for platinum/palladium and gum bichromate printing. What scanners would you recommend in the...

I'm in Huntington, WV...so not too far from KY.

Rick,

I have a 150mm that I'm also planning on taking...it may be just perfect but wanted to go ahead and buy something a little wider. 110mm comes up a lot in discussions but couldn't find one...

I've decided to take the 5x7 Canham setup. I'll be shipping my Ries tripod, changing bag, film and film holders ahead via Fedex/UPS and will do the same on the return trip...it will cost money, sure,...

Thanks for all of the great advice, folks. It looks like I'll be taking the 5x7 (a true companion) on this "pilgrimage." Will surely be a load to haul...but I think it will really be worth it in...

Thanks for all of the advice folks...it is greatly appreciated.

To answer some questions:

I'll be flying out to Reno and renting a car for the entire duration of the trip. I'll be travelling...

Hello everybody...

I'm finally taking my dream vacation to Yosemite/Eastern Sierras in early August. I'm really excited but am having trouble deciding which camera(s) to take with me on the trip....

I had this same problem with a brand new Ries that I bought last year. Contacted Ries and they sent a replacement part which I replaced myself.

I get to finally take my trip to the Sierras in early August! Anybody know if the mountains will still be snowcapped then?

Yes. Unpredictable is indeed the word. I was supposed to leave for a week in Yosemite on Tuesday...but now there are severe weather warnings for the area and the Tioga Pass is again closed due to...

I'll be there on Tuesday of next week...I hope the dogwoods are still blooming. It looks like there is still a substantial amount of snow in the higher elevations so many of the hikes (Cathedral...

I leave for Yosemite and the Sierras on May 27th...less than two weeks away now. Nervous...yet tremendously excited! Looks like the Tioga Pass might actually be open(fingers and toes crossed).

And more 5x7 here...I thought 5x7 was going to be one of the standard available sizes? Now we have to meet minimum order requirements for each size?

Hi everyone.

I've had some 5x7 TXP 320 loaded in my film holders for over a year now that expired 02/2007....the loaded film as well as the rest of the film have been stored at temps around 70F...

Okay...I'm trying to plan for my first ever trip to Yosemite/High Sierras in May and I'm trying to think of ways to complete/improve my current setup. Here is what I have in terms of major equipment...

UPDATE: Well, reservations have been made....I'll be staying in one of the tent cabins at Curry Village. Have never really "roughed" it like this before but as long as I don't freeze my buttocks off...

Thanks so much for the sage advice folks...I really appreciate it. Right now the airfares are really reasonable but finding accomodations within the park is almost impossible....probably because my...

Hey everybody...

For many, many years I've wanted to go to Yosemite and the High Sierras to photograph. Ever since I saw Ansel's wonderful photographs of the High Sierra I've been inexplicably...

Hey everybody...was just thinking about using my tax refund to buy myself another lens for my Canham 5x7. I already have a Schneider SS HM 150, Fuji 240 A, Fuji 450C and was thinking about buying a...

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I was just wondering if there were any rumblings about another special order from Kodak for TMAX 400 in sizes 5x7 and up?

Thanks,

Christian

Hey all....a week or so ago I was reading one of Terry Hope's books (the one on Nudes, I believe) and noticed that one of the prints by Marcus Doyle (UK photog) was presented in a very unique...

The Shen Hao looks like a nice camera but I'll second the vote for a used Canham 5x7.

The 5x7 Tachihara that I had experienced terrible light leaks through both the front and the back. My advice would be to perform the old flashlight test on any potential purchase.

Keith Canham 5x7 wood field camera
Fuji 240A
Fuji 450C

Happy with my 150 Schneider Super Symmar HM too....but would love to have one of the XL's.

Hi all...following the advice of Ansel Adams, Schaefer, etc I've decided to make myself a viewing card for my 5x7 to assist in composition of photographs. Schaefer recommended that I cut an opening...

Hello everybody,

Awhile back I bought some used Ansco 5x7 film holders....several of the film holders are in great condition but a few have paint chipping/flaking off of the metal backing which...