I was looking to get some ND gradual filters for colour landscapes and noticed that Lee do a hard and a soft version, my question is, on what occasion would you use hard as opposed to soft?
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I was looking to get some ND gradual filters for colour landscapes and noticed that Lee do a hard and a soft version, my question is, on what occasion would you use hard as opposed to soft?
To my...
We often hear of complaints against companies for one thing or another, so I wanted to redress the balance with a shout out of thanks.
Firstly to Feisol. Placed an order for a tripod on Tuesday...
My Feisol tripod arrived today complete with Ball head, only 6 days from Taiwan to UK!
fantastic service!
I'll let you all know how I get on with it, especially the ball head at almost half the...
Maybe the sodium sulphite stops development quicker?
So I wasted my money on the Polaroid clearing tank? (another one down to experience):mad:
I let it soak for 1 min, (the recommended time) then washed it for 3mins.
How long do you guys wash...
I took my first Type 55 pic today and it raised a couple of questions.
I managed to tear the neg when taking of the excess surroundings, but I think that was due to heavy handling, or is there a...
Joanna, which ones they seem to do two sizes and different materials?
I'm trying to get my head around what are the best filters for LF lenses. Why would any body use a screw in filter which limits its use to that 1 lens filter size, as oppose to using slot in filters...
I had a play around today just using a bit of black velvet, It did make a big difference!
I think i might take a look at the elasticated ones, especially as I like to shoot on windy days.
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I've been out today for the first time with my field camera, and was having trouble seeing the image clearly even with a f4.5 lens (75mm) I was just using the focusing hood, should I use a focusing...
There site said they were in stock, but I won't hear for certain until tomorrow, or if I stay up very late tonight! (I'm on GMT, I think they're 5 hours ahead)
Interesting points. My decision was based on the fact I've used ball heads for the last 20 years with medium format, and prefer them. But I do appreciate large format maybe a little different. I'll...
Thanks all for your advice. I've taken the plunge and ordered a Feisol 3371 with CB50 ball head and centre column. Much cheaper than Gitzo and hopefully similar quality.
If I start posting loads of...
I'm thinking of biting the bullet and getting a Gitzo, I want it for backpacking with my Wista field, so would like a carbon model. but I have some questions.
1. Are they really that much better...
Can some one explain a bit about framing cards? They sound useful especially to a noob like me (that does have to move the camera a dozen times before the shot!) Do you make them yourself, How do you...
I'm gradually purchasing my large format gear but I'm not sure which wide lens to get. I'm interested in landscapes so was thinking of either a 47mm or 58mm. Am I right in thinking the 47mm is about...
Potentially dumb question, will a Manfrotto head fit on a Gitzo tripod?
Come on now we're British, you don't expect us to actually do anything when we're faced with the most ridiculous laws?
How does it go?....
Thugg (Government) - "I wanna kick your head in mate"...
Having got together some decent lenses, I don't want to be putting a rubbish filter in front. I'm only really interested in ND filters and a couple of coloured for B/W.
What do I go for....Lee,...
I've been offered a 58mm Super Angulon with the Linhof logo on it. the dealer says it is worth more because of the logo, does anyone know if that's correct?
Thanks in advance
Dave
This may sound a dumb question, but can you add a soft focus effect to an image at the printing stage (B/W), by putting soft filter under enlarger lens?
Any one use this setup. I've just bought one with no instructions, not sure how much water to put in for the water jacket. Also the Combi plan film holder looks a bit fragile and tight for space when...
Thanks Guys, thats all been really helpful and encouraging. Hopefully I should be up and running early next week.
Any one use these tanks as a dip and dunk system? My local dealer will sell me three tanks and one holder. So effectively I will be making a small scale version of the deep tank system, and using...
I've found myself with two 150mm lenses both with Copal 0 shutters. I would like some idea of which one to keep. (I need to raise some cash) I could check the quality myself by putting film through...
Just bought some type 55 today and a sticker says on the pack that it's going to be discontinued, any body know when?
Hi all, When raising the head on a 504, to get it in position, should it stay there on its own without having to lock it off? Mine always drops down a few inches, Is there some adjustment somewhere?
I'm thinking of buying some older Bowens Monolites (400d,800e,mono Gold,etc). Does any one know if current lighting attachments, soft boxes etc, will fit on these older lights?
Thanks in advance
Thanks all for your help and advice.
I manged to pick up a Dallan stainless steel deep tank that takes 12 sheet at a time. I'm hoping it shouldn't take too much chemical to fill. I'll let you all...
When I was last in a darkroom (nearly 20 years ago) we used to use a fibre based paper that gave a very subtle warm tone, I think it was Agfa paper but not sure.
My question is to anyone who has...
Is it ok to use colour head on my newly purchased DE Vere 504 for B/W printing?
I just remembered something about the light source being a problem i.e not a condenser?
I was hoping to use the...
It arrived today!!! Great! A linhof Color circa 1962
Forgot to buy some film though Boo Hoo!!!
I can't wait to get started
I'm just returning to darkroom work after an 18 year gap, I got carried away on the digital bandwagon, and frankly it's rubbish!
When I used to process B/W sheet film for a professional lab we...