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  1. Re: Have you had to pay hefty customs fees when buying from Japan?

    I got one of those brokerage fees from UPS once for like $9. I told them no. Never heard from them again. I think they know they have no leg to stand on, or at the very least it's not enough to even...
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    Re: Selling prints in the digital era

    I saw an advertisement recently from a photographer - he was offering FREE prints, just pay for shipping. I suppose from a marketing perspective, maybe it made sense for him - I think it was 5x7 size...
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    Re: Ouch! This hurts!

    Same with Clyde Butcher.
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    Re: Ouch! This hurts!

    I feel like in the last 5 years print sales have varied wildly, but overall trending down. However I've always thought that photography, especially more traditional photography, is very hard to sell...
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    Re: MF (6x4.5,6x6,6x7,6x9,6x12) B&W film images sharing

    Good thought though I bet it'll be the city itself profiting ;)
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    Re: MF (6x4.5,6x6,6x7,6x9,6x12) B&W film images sharing

    So I guess a local tourist town decided they were tired of locks being put on a fence, so they removed the fence and put concrete blocks, and then placed a big sculpture in the middle of town...
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    Re: safe haven for tiny formats

    Been super busy lately, and just now got to a couple rolls of film from Kentucky I shot in January.

    Kentucky Science Center
    Nikon F4 / 8mm f/2.8 / Foma 100
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  8. Re: \Grand Teton National Park and travel east accross Wyoming and Nebraska

    Like I said, wasn't much on the interstate, that was in fact my point. I was so tired after 3 weeks of constant photography along with a bout of covid I didn't have the mental capacity to do more...
  9. Re: \Grand Teton National Park and travel east accross Wyoming and Nebraska

    In 2022 I went to the Tetons, at which point I was 3 weeks into a marathon road trip. I drove through Wyoming and Nebraska (and on and on to GA) in a marathon driving session with only a few pit...
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    Re: Ansels The Negative

    Personally reading The Camera and The Negative cover-to-cover before exposing my first sheet of 4x5 or developing any film ever put me well ahead of the curve. While I definitely had to learn a lot...
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    Re: extra wide angle lens for 8x10

    Nice one John.

    I am sad I didn't buy the 150SW back when they were $1500 all day long...

    But the 120SW is still an extreme bargain - and makes a great medium wide 4x5 lens to boot with tons of...
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    Re: safe haven for tiny formats

    Peter, I like the perspective - must be the same sculpture artist:
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    Re: safe haven for tiny formats

    Very nice, all of the recent work posted. Got me itching to finish the roll in my Hasselblad today!
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    Re: Problems with Screen Cezann Elite Scanner

    Sorry I missed this prior.

    I have never seen anything like that. You might post in the main Screen Cezanne thread, which likely gets more views:
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  15. Re: C-41 Processing: Searching for Opinions of Chemistry Brands

    I've used Blix for 10 years with no issues personally.

    I buy the cheapest 5L or 1 gallon kit and divide it up to smaller batches.
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    Re: safe haven for tiny formats

    Thanks Roger. I knew what I had to do when I saw the circular sculptures! A lot of the film walk participants were also really keen to see the results from that lens.
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    Re: safe haven for tiny formats

    Thanks Jon. For some reason the colorized one is giving me nostalgic vibes. Still will likely print the b&w in the darkroom! :)
    Love the darker tonality and brighter liquid discoloration on that ......
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    Re: safe haven for tiny formats

    Thanks Peter and Randy!

    So looking at this night shot I was imagining what it might look like in color, if I'd shot it that way. I found an online tool for colorizing "old" black and and white...
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    Re: pin hole checking

    Liquid electrical tape.

    Also pinholes in the corners often don't matter as the folds block light from going far. Depends on size and how much you extend them (longer lenses, closer focusing).
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    Re: Problems with Screen Cezann Elite Scanner

    Can you post a picture of the problem?
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    Re: safe haven for tiny formats

    Wandering the streets at 11pm
    Louisville, KY
    Nikon F4, 35mm f/1.4, Foma 400, Pyrocat
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    Re: safe haven for tiny formats

    tuco, that would give me pause too!

    Jon, lovely clouds.

    KEH Photowalk in Louisville on this past Sunday:
    Nikon F4 / 8mm f/2.8 / Foma 400 / Pyrocat
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    Re: Buyer beware of 3D printed lens boards

    This company/person made me a custom 3D-printed lens board that is high-quality, durable, and light-tight:

    https://zebradryplates.com/

    He makes a variety of things and so if you are looking for...
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    Re: safe haven for tiny formats

    Last Tuesday I asked my wife, want to go to Louisville KY? I found an airbnb for 60% off normal prices, so we went and had a fun time!

    Cathedral of the Assumption
    Louisville, KY
    Nikon F4, 50mm...
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    Re: Old Eyes NEED Double Space

    Hold Ctrl and use your mouse's scroll wheel to ramp up/down the size of the font. This works in Chrome and I think most other browsers.

    For me this leaves the forum borders the same so you don't...
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    Re: Seeking Grainy Paper Negative Developer

    Great idea Eric! I will have to think of a good negative to use.
  27. Thread: starting out...

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    Re: starting out...

    Ignore anything sold by catlabs. Facebook film photography groups are where you can find secondhand stuff easily.
  28. Thread: starting out...

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    Re: starting out...

    Just buy an Intrepid 4x5 and cheap 150mm lens and start shooting. Used Intrepids can be found for under $250.
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    Re: Seeking Grainy Paper Negative Developer

    Two thoughts. First, ART 300 paper has a beautiful texture that could be somewhat what you are looking for. I use it for heavily textured images like rock and sand and love it.

    Secondly, someone...
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    Re: How Did YOU Learn WET Photography?

    Read basic tutorials online
    Bought basic equipment
    Followed standard manufacturer recommendations
    Evaluated results, adjusted, read as much as I could about any issues I had
    Eventually found...
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    Re: Mentoring younger photographers

    A story:

    Years ago...I guess 2007 or so, I was cold-called by another professional in the business of audio, which is what I was doing full-time while in college. He had found my website, listened...
  32. Re: Schneider 47mm XL centre filter exposure correction?

    That should be correct. No reciprocity issues like film.
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    Re: Actual zone system

    I spent a number of years chasing perfect negatives, with the thought that they would print perfectly with no burning/dodging. Of course this is not correct as b&d could be for artistic purposes or...
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    Re: Actual zone system

    That's fair. If the negative is totally off the rails as far as contrast, there's only so much that can be done with traditional techniques and #0-5 filters. But as you said, there can be plenty of...
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    Re: Actual zone system

    Isn't that the exact purpose of filters on VC paper?? I've definitely made less-than-perfect negatives, especially on roll film, and boosted contrast with #4-5 filters.
  36. Thread: Why ULF

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    Re: Why ULF

    Actually there are a couple, I will message you in a bit.
  37. Re: Schneider 47mm XL centre filter exposure correction?

    40, or perhaps 25-32 as many rate Portra more like 100-125 EI.
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    Re: Actual zone system

    I never understood the use of the Zone Dials. My Pentax digital spotmeter, and the analog one before it, don't have them. I simply take a reading, line up my desired aperture, and read the shutter...
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    Re: safe haven for tiny formats

    Nice snow on the branches Peter! We were forecast to get some snow today maybe but nope nothing.

    Got back on Monday from a brief family visit on the coast of GA (One day I'll actually talk to /...
  40. Thread: Why ULF

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    Re: Why ULF

    Seems like a lot of posts asking to explain and justify lately.

    And many folks want to berate the answers, especially the old timers who like to gate-keep this whole film/LF thing.

    I'll not be...
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