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    Re: Archival Image Quality of 3f vs. TIFF

    I forgot to mention that when I scan in TIFF, I am turning all histogram, curves, and flextight settings off, so that there is no clipping. I am using some sharpening by leaving the setting at 0.
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    Archival Image Quality of 3f vs. TIFF

    Hello all. I'm preparing to scan a very large batch of negatives using a Hasselblad Flextight scanner. I've used the machine before, but I am new to the 3f raw file format that is included with the...
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    Major Problem With Epson 4990. Need Help!

    Hi guys,

    So I recently moved into a new apartment and brought my Epson 4990 with me. I sat down to scan some film and found that the prescan was taking much longer than usual and when it was done,...
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    Re: Jobo Pump Trouble

    Just tried this out and have determined that it is indeed the pump that is broken and not the circuit board. Only thing is, I'm a little short on money and am getting very impatient with this...
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    Re: Jobo Pump Trouble

    Is there a way to determine exactly what the problem may be before ordering new parts? Obviously, I would like to avoid ordering part that are not needed. I'm not sure if I should be looking for a...
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    Re: Jobo Pump Trouble

    The motor to rotate the drum runs fine. When I go to turn on the pump, nothing happens. I recall there being a little bit of smoke inside the unit, above the water and under the plastic housing near...
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    Jobo Pump Trouble

    I bought a Jobo CPA-2 on Ebay a few months back and when I attempted to use it for the first time, found that the water pump does not work. I have taken the Job apart to see if there was anything...
  8. Re: Approval of Shopping List For Jobo CPA2's First Voyage

    anyone?
  9. Approval of Shopping List For Jobo CPA2's First Voyage

    Hello all,

    I have been reading many threads on this forum as well at the APUG forum as I am preparing to buy my first batch of film for my newly purchased Jobo CPA2. I was wondering if any of you...
  10. Re: SO CLOSE: Help Attaching Jobo Lift to Processor

    Thank you! I didn't realize not having the screws in would have such an effect. Thanks again.
  11. Re: SO CLOSE: Help Attaching Jobo Lift to Processor

    Here is a picture of the lift up and the lift down. As you can see, the chicken foot is not able to turn left without bumping into the lift when it is down. Please let me know if you have run into...
  12. SO CLOSE: Help Attaching Jobo Lift to Processor

    Hi there. So I finally tracked down the right cog piece to connect the newer model CPA2/CPP2 lift to the older CPA2 unit and am encountering one final problem. The cog piece fits as it should onto...
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    Where to get a CLA in NYC?

    Does anyone know of anywhere??? I would so much rather drop my lens off somewhere as opposed to having to wait for it to ship back and forth from somewhere farther away.
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    Re: Alternative To Kodak Portra 160NC?

    Where is everyone finding the new 160 4x5 film?
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    Re: Alternative To Kodak Portra 160NC?

    Ooh, okay. I read they were getting rid of VC and NC and just making Portra, but I had not seen any Portra 160 anywhere, so I thought they might have done away with that as well. Has anyone seen any...
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    Alternative To Kodak Portra 160NC?

    Kodak Portra 160NC is the only film I have shot 4x5 with since I have started (3 or 4 years ago). I just now found out that is has been discontinued. Would anyone be able to recommend a suitable...
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    Re: Help Attaching CPA2/CPP2 Lift to Jobo CPA2

    Thanks for all the help everyone!
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    Re: Help Attaching CPA2/CPP2 Lift to Jobo CPA2

    Here's the picture that I was talking about in the previous post.
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    Re: Help Attaching CPA2/CPP2 Lift to Jobo CPA2

    On the back of the drive magnet, a small brass piece fits into the back of it that sits on the end of the peg while allowed the screw to attach through the drive magnet from the other end. I am...
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    Re: Help Attaching CPA2/CPP2 Lift to Jobo CPA2

    Thanks Alan! That was a helpful link. However, I am still a little confused. The instructions on the link say that the tapered drive shaft corresponds to a hex headed screw, while the straight drive...
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    Help Attaching CPA2/CPP2 Lift to Jobo CPA2

    I recently purchased a Jobo CPA2 separately from a CPA2/CPP2 unit. I am having some trouble attaching the cog piece that I assume is the critical piece that connects the unit to the lift. The CPA2...
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    Using "Foreign" Parts In Jobo Unit

    Hello all. I've currently been in the market for a Jobo CPA-2 Unit. I want it to mainly process C-41 4x5 film. I received an offer from someone on this board but I just wanted to check with some...
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    Re: JOBO CPE-2 / CPA-2 / CPP-2

    Thanks for pointing me in the right direction guys!
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    Re: Jobo CPA-2 & C-41

    Thank you all! You've been a great help.
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    Jobo CPA-2 & C-41

    Hello all. I posted this same question in a thread that was created a few years ago, so I wanted to create a more recent and relevant thread. I apologize for the redundancy. I am looking into buying...
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    Re: JOBO CPE-2 / CPA-2 / CPP-2

    I am looking into purchasing a Jobo to process mainly C-41 4x5 negatives. After reading through the thread, I am certain I want either a CPP-2 or CPA-2. As far as I can tell, the only major...
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    Re: Any Tips For Scanning Kodachrome?

    Sorry, I forgot to mention that I am using Nikon Scan. I tried using the kodachrome setting and like Paul C said, it did a pretty okay job but the colors were still a little flat. I have never heard...
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    Any Tips For Scanning Kodachrome?

    I came upon a bunch of kodachrome slides that have been in my family since the 1950's and have set upon the task of scanning them. I am using a Nikon Coolscan 5000, which I heard isn't bad for...
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    Re: (Possibly) Broken Lens / Shutter Help!

    Thanks for the info! Has anyone ever worked with Professional Camera Repair Services in NYC?
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    Re: (Possibly) Broken Lens / Shutter Help!

    You can definitely hear the clicking when it fires, but it either gets gummed or fires very quickly at slower speeds. Also, it's a Copal 0 shutter.
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    Re: (Possibly) Broken Lens / Shutter Help!

    I think this is actually working a bit, but I'm afraid that it still isn't firing accurately. Is there any way to check? I don't want to bring it out in the field and have it crap out on me.
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    Re: (Possibly) Broken Lens / Shutter Help!

    Nope. You don't NEED a cable release to fire it.
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    Re: (Possibly) Broken Lens / Shutter Help!

    anyone?
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    (Possibly) Broken Lens / Shutter Help!

    So a few months ago I bought a Nikon 150mm lens on Ebay that was used but supposedly in perfect working condition. I just recently got a cable release to fire the shutter and it is definitely not...
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    Re: First Tripod Advice

    the manfrotto 410 looks nice but maybe a little too expensive?
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    Re: First Tripod Advice

    Also, I definitely want a quick release system too.
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    Re: First Tripod Advice

    OK, I've settled on the Traditional Feisol CT-3371 with center column now I just need to pick a tripod head. In the past, I've only used a 3-way head. I'm thinking about a geared head to cut down on...
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    Re: First Tripod Advice

    Are the RAL Anti-Rotation Legs necessary?
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    Re: First Tripod Advice

    Anyone have any experience with a Gitzo G1228, GT2330 or GT2530? I thought the G1228 might look a little too flimsy. Again, I have a Wisner Traditional.
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    Re: First Tripod Advice

    Yeah, I guess you're right I should just bite the bullet.
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