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  1. New discovery: Ansel Adams' urban landscapes of LA

    Well, everyone has to make a living. I think that there is some historical value in these pictures. The guy selling magazines looks like Jack Ruby.
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    Darkroom Event and Design

    I took the assembly apart. The thermometer has Premier on the face. The casing is identified as a Flow Temp manufactured by Pfefer Products, Van Nuys, CA. I remember that I bought this in the mid...
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    4 x 5 vs 5 x 7 Enlarger: Which One?

    Unless there is a big difference in price, I would go 5x7 because while it is unlikely that you would switch from 4x5 to just 5x7, you would need the bigger enlarger if you wanted to go with 6x17 cm...
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    Darkroom Event and Design

    I have a thrilling tale of excitement and danger to tell. Check on your darkroom equipment/plumbing ASAP. Today, I was in the darkroom at the wet-side sink area in preparation for a weekend...
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    I WAS ROBBED!

    I don’t think that this is strictly a digital vs. traditional technical argument. I've been robbed and also lost equipment so I understand the feelings. To tell the truth, I’m worried about...
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    I WAS ROBBED!

    You know, this raises an interesting issue. If the insurance pays a fair amount for the equipment, would you stay with traditional photography or go digital? This could be a difficult choice for...
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    aligning enlarger

    You can find a Porter Cable RoboSquare Laser Level (or equivalent) for less than $100. I have used it and it works quite well.
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    Backpack for 5x7

    What do you do with the tripod? Mine couldn't fit into this space. Maybe fit it was completely taken apart. I would think that the easiest way would be to ship the equipment to a location such as...
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    Masking Film Alternative

    X-ray film is as sensitive to light as any photo paper or orthochromatic film. Years ago when I worked with industrial radiography we would make pinhole cameras out of empty film boxes. I wouldn’t...
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    Masking Film Alternative

    Has anyone tried to use x-ray film for the creation of masks? I was thinking of the single-side emulsion type such as Kodak SR45. Most radiography films are double-side emulsions for the additional...
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    Millimeter Scale

    Try

    http://www.profhdwr.com/stickarl.htm?clkd=iwm

    I purchased the one with a metric scale and cut it length-wise. It is durable and the adhesive is very strong.

    With shipping, it's costly,...
  12. Photographers Formulary BW-65 & TF-4 ?

    I have used the BW-65 developer for over a year and really like it. I've always hated powder chemistry. The two liquid-stock solutions are a quick way to prepare a working bath. The system has...
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    Paterson Orbital Developer

    I have used the Paterson Orbital Developer for both prints and film. I found that for color transparencies sticking was not a problem. I did have trouble with Tri-X. The film cleared without a...
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    Galvin 23 Lens Boards and

    What lens boards does the Galvin 23 accept? Are they the generic types like Toy o, Linhof, or Wisner or are proprietary to the camera brand? Are there compendi um shades available? I'm checking...
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    Gandolfi Variant Series

    Hi, Does anyone have any experience or know of a review of the Gandolfi Variant Series especially in the 5x7 format. I have seen the HP Bromwell site and it does not have much information of the...
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