there isn't enough metal in film to set off the detector that you walk through, even if you are carrying hundereds of sheets. So I where a jacket with some large pockets, and some cargo pants and...
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there isn't enough metal in film to set off the detector that you walk through, even if you are carrying hundereds of sheets. So I where a jacket with some large pockets, and some cargo pants and...
polaroid does process slower in the cold, I will ussually stick the polaroid inside my jacket while it processes and then still go about 30 seconds over recomended times. This generally gets me...
the two quickest and easyiest ways to figure out depth of field are these polaroid, type 55 negs work especially well for these but any polaroid will get you most of the way there. Also if you...
I was just wondering what other people are doing as far as dust goes, When maki ng 8x10 contacts I tend to blow it off a lot and use an illford cloth, but dust still remains a problem for me. I'm...
gitzo's at least in the US. have life time warranties, so they may fix it for free. If not try some gaffer's tape, it's great stuff.
doug
If you're really trying to be archival hinged cloth tape is the way to go. I usually make a tape "T". also use distilled water to wet the tape rather than your tounge or tap water. The big...
I've heard a rumor that full spectrum fish tank lights can be used as uv light s ources for alternative proccess photo's ie pt/pd. Does anyone know if this is t rue?
doug
I shoot polaroids so they are a bit on the hot side (blown out whites) then I tend to push film a third or a quarter to punch it up a little. As a rule polaroids are a lot more contrasty then...
check out HTTP://photomall.com/gecont.htm it is the site for gil evans he sells a lot of old enlargers, and modifies 5x7's to 8 x 10's he'd probably be a good resource.
doug
I take photos of stuff behind glass fairly often, here is my set up. I put a light with diffusion umbrellas on both sides at 45 degree angles from the object. I wrap myself and my tripod in black...