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    Re: extra wide angle lens for 8x10

    I have the f12.5 version of the Extreme Wide Angle Velostigmat Series III, 6 1/4. It is tiny and very wide, for my tastes. Sometimes, however, it has been useful. The following image has been taken...
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    Re: Lights in the darkroom

    I do have red led strips. They are true monocolor red, not the RGB type, and dimmable, with a controller. Inexpensive and easy to install. I installed them because my paterson safelights
    fogged Foma...
  3. Thread: 510 Pyro Question

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    Re: 510 Pyro Question

    Pyro 510 is the developer I use for large format. In my case, 8x10. With the 1+100 dilution, developing times are so short that a right agitation pattern is crucial. Any constant flow will leave a...
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    Re: Wet Plate Collodion questions answered here.

    This is a follow-up of my previous post on the use of glycerin to postpone fixing/washing of plates
    when working in the field. I am interested in the method because I want to shoot negatives and I...
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    Re: Collodion - Wet Plate Images

    Thanks a lot, Martin.
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    Re: Collodion - Wet Plate Images

    https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53120169576_48ddba6964_o.jpgLa Taiadella, Catalunya. Agost 2023. by Pau Martín, on Flickr

    This is 8x10 tintype. Like the previous one, I took it to check the...
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    Re: Collodion - Wet Plate Images

    https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53120251399_36dcde91e2_o.jpgLa Taiadella, Catalunya, agost 2023 by Pau Martín, on Flickr

    This is 8x10 tintype, using Jacobson's negative collodion developed...
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    Re: Wet Plate Collodion questions answered here.

    I have recently rediscovered this wonderful thread. Let me start by thanking all the people that has contributed here.

    I think, however, that the use of glycerin to postpone fixing or washing when...
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    Re: Where to buy raw chemicals in Europe?

    Disactis is still in business but they can only handle a limited amount of orders. When the maximum is achieved,
    they close till all orders are sent and then open again.

    Another option, besides...
  10. Re: Foma Classic paper and higher contrasts: anyone else having issues?

    Red LED stripes are cheap, safe with Foma paper and much brighter. You can use a remote with them to adjust the level of brightness, to be completely safe.
  11. Re: Foma Classic paper and higher contrasts: anyone else having issues?

    Beware that Foma paper is much more sensitive to safelights than Ilford's. Depending on your darkroom,
    you may be experiencing some fogging. Fogging may lower the contrast of the copies. Check...
  12. Re: Fidelity Elite 9x12cm holder works for 4x5 film?

    No need to trim 4x5 film. You can buy it ;-) At least Adox, Ilford and Foma offer film in this size.
    At Fotoimpex you can find all of them. There may be other retailers that also have this film in...
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    Re: Citric acid equivalent for acetic acid bath.

    Anchell's book indicates 15grs/l of citric acid to make a stop bath working solution.
    This is what I use. It is not exactly what you're asking for but, looking at the formulation of
    acetic acid...
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    Re: Large Format Landscapes

    Congratulations.
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    Re: Collodion - Wet Plate Images

    Thanks a lot for your kind words. They mean a lot coming from you. I am really flattered.
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    Re: Collodion - Wet Plate Images

    Thanks a lot!
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    Re: Collodion - Wet Plate Images

    https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50913718293_17228d5775_o.jpg

    Echeveria by Pau Martín, on Flickr

    My first successful plate. It is a 8x10 tintype, shot with a convertible Symmar 300 at 5.6....
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    Re: Troubleshooting, or What the Hell Is That?

    I started recently the slippery road to wet plate collodion. I studied some literature
    (Jacobson's books and the Scully & Osterman Collodion Manual) and attended
    a workshop to learn the...
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    Re: Doors and Doorways

    A conceiled door. Platinum palladium print on gampi paper from a 8x10 negative.

    https://live.staticflickr.com/2908/33056152625_7cf62fc7ea_b.jpg

    Carrer Princesa, primer pis by Pau Martín, on...
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    Re: Linhof missed focusing

    If it consistently focus at the back of your focus point, probably the ground glass is reversed: the frosted part is probably facing you instead of facing inwards the camera. Try to flip the ground...
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    Re: post your Architecture photographs!

    Dear John,

    very nice picture. However, the name of the building is not "Casa Milo", but "Casa Milŕ" (see this wiki entry, or this one, if you prefer English over Catalan ;) ). It is better known...
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    Re: post alternative techniques

    This is very nice, at all levels. Congratulations.
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    Re: Large Format Landscapes

    Wonderful picture, as usual. Congratulations.
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    Re: PT/Pl Supply in Germany/Europe (EU)?

    Hi, Rolf,

    my source is http://www.disactis.com/. They do have na2 and all the chemicals you'll
    need for pt/pd printing. It is currently closed, congés d'été, but they will reopen on August 21st....
  25. Thread: June Portraits

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    Re: June Portraits

    Yes, it should. Thanks.
  26. Thread: June Portraits

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    Re: June Portraits

    The trick would be, if the circle of image of the lens allows it, to raise the front standard to align as much as possible the center of the lens with
    the eyes of the subject (which also moves the...
  27. Thread: Portable Dark Lab

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    Re: Portable Dark Lab

    Thanks. It looks simple and efficient.
  28. Thread: The Fisherman

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    Re: The Fisherman

    I love the image and the story. Please, show us the portable lab. I'm really curious.
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    Re: Quarantine Pictures Any Format

    This is very nice. I'm glad your daughter returned safely.
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    Re: Photographs of Windows

    Thank you, Ben.
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    Re: post alternative techniques

    Thanks a lot. To be compared with Sudek is a great compliment.
    Although I wasn't trying to mimic his style in this particular shot,
    at least not at the moment I took it, I cannot deny that I am...
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    Re: Photographs of Windows

    https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49845503842_39335686bb_o.jpg
    Carrer del Berlinčs, Barcelona by Pau Martín, on Flickr

    Reviving this old thread.

    Palladium print from a 8x10 negative on gampi...
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    Re: post alternative techniques

    https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49845503842_39335686bb_o.jpg
    Carrer del Berlinčs, Barcelona by Pau Martín, on Flickr

    Palladium print from a 8x10 negative on gampi paper. The lens was a...
  34. Re: Stearman Press SP-810 Daylight Tray and Pyrocat HD

    I may be wrong, but it seems that Jobo tanks (in particular, those of the Expert series) produce too much density when used with pyro
    developers. They are a fine (and probably the best) option with...
  35. Thread: April Portraits

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    Re: April Portraits

    Wonderful. Everything’s wonderful.


    Best, Pau
  36. Thread: April Portraits

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    Re: April Portraits

    Excellent! Congratulations. Is there a story here?


    Best, Pau
  37. Thread: March Portraits

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    Re: March Portraits

    Bravo. I love it.


    Best, Pau
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    Re: Easy alternative processes?

    Good old cyanotypes are a good place to start with. Mild chemicals that can be
    even bought prepackeged, if you want to avoid the hassle of mixing them
    from scratch (which is otherwise...
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    Re: post alternative techniques

    Philippe,

    thanks!

    It is a very thin gampi paper, handmade. I don't know exactly the weight,
    but it is around 20grs/m2. If you blow, it goes away. It is rather difficult to find.
    I buy it...
  40. Thread: post your trees!

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    Re: post your trees!

    takpro, jtomasella, thanks.


    Best, Pau
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