I've got one. Love it.
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I've got one. Love it.
I've had one for about four years and I really like it. It seems sturdy and very well made.
I don't now how well the materials will hold up over time, but so far it all still looks brand new. I...
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8x10 direct positive portrait of Latin Percussion legend Pete Escovedo, photographed backstage at the Paramount Theatre, Oakland, CA.
Camera: Svedovsky 8x10
Lens: Fujinon 300/5.6...
To celebrate the grand opening of Glass Key Photo in their new location, I'll be shooting portraits with the big 1900s Marynen studio camera that they have in the front of the store. I'll be...
There is no real advantage, other than that it is unusual. In fact, I find I get less control over the resulting image because the two developers both essentially go to completion. It's hard to...
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I've been reversal processing X-ray film, giving a big beautiful (if slightly blue) black and white transparency. This is single-sided Carestream.
Quickie formula:
First developer: ...
The East Bay Photo Collective is a new non-profit organization dedicated to opening a public photography center in the San Francisco Bay area. EBPCO is open to all, digital, analog or other! As part...
No problems with mine. Make sure you are loading emulsion side in.
Separating the transparency from the backing is a tricky business and it doesn't always turn out well. The times I've tried it have always left white residue on the transparent image.
Once...
Here is their announcement on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/892575418/new55-pn-quality-improvements/posts/1929662
His note on Facebook is part of a discussion on the New55...
According to New55 founder Bob Crowley's post on Facebook, there are only 800 boxes of their New55 positive/negative peel-apart 4x5 film left in stock, and no plans at the moment to manufacture more....
There are many discussions on this topic. I've used several different developing solutions for 4x5. I find the SP-445 by far the easiest to load and use, and gives excellent results....
I really love TXP320, I've shot it for years, but I am moving to HP5. It's cheaper, and I like having the same emulsion in 35mm, 120, 4x5 and 8x10. It will take me a while to get a tonal curve...
Check the massive development chart for "Fuji HR/RX". You'll see several entries for xray film. Fuji HR-S is a green film. http://www.digitaltruth.com/devchart.php
I've developed many sheets of...
Here is a very nice discussion of lenses for 8x10:
http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?8916-What-8x10-lenses-to-get
I've had a Svedovsky 8x10 for about three years. I find it to be very well made, sturdy, compact, and the bed can extend a nice long distance. I miss having rear swing, and I don't like the setup...
I'm a big fan of Atomic X. I love the tonal range and characteristic curve, plus it's reasonably priced!
For several years I daylight-processed my 8x10s using a changing tent like yours and a CatLabs C81 reel in a Jobo 2500 Tank:
http://www.catlabs.info/category/cl81
I agitated using a motor base...
800ml distilled water + 47ml Sulfuric Acid (48%) + 10grams Potassium Dichromate. Top up to 1liter
Peter, good question. I actually did an exposure test for the 12 minute development time. While box speed looked good, the frames that were exposed at ISO 200 were snappier in the highlights...
I just reversal processed some Ilford HP5 in both 8x10 and 120 formats. I used exactly the reversal processing instructions on their web site: http://www.ilfordphoto.com/Webfiles/20061291034093.pdf...
As an alt-lightbox, I got one of these and made a box for it:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Commercial-Electric-1-ft-x-1-ft-White-LED-Edge-Lit-Flat-Panel-Flushmount-74029-HD/206040712
The light...
Photo apps I use almost every day:
1. Light meter
2. Massive Dev Chart
I've owned both the MOD54 and the SP-445 tanks since they were first introduced. I've developed hundreds of sheets in the MOD54 and dozens in the SP-445. I love them both, and I don't feel there is...
Yes, NEW55 film can use the Polaroid 545 or 545i. It won't work with the older 500 holder.
You can also use the 545 holder with New55 Ready Loads: ...
I'm another vote for the SP-445. I've used a MOD54 since they first came out, but now I prefer the SP-445. It's faster and easier to load and uses less solution. Occasionally I have mis-loaded...
Svedovkys are reasonably priced and very solidly constructed:
http://svedovsky.com/cameras/8x10-camera/
I have the 8x10 and while I don't love it, I like it. It's quite compact, but can extend...
The SP-445 only holds 4x5 film, four sheets max. It does not hold 8x10 film.
I develop my film with Xtol diluted 1:1. Kodak recommends 100ml of diluted developer for every 80 square inches of...
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Playing around with Carestream single-sided film.
Camera: Sinar P 8x10
Lens: Fujinon 300
Developer: D76 6 minutes
Thanks!
https://c6.staticflickr.com/6/5571/31330720101_8f9caab9a3_b.jpg
Camera: Travelwide
Lens: Pinhole
Exposure: about 20 seconds
Film: TMY400
Developer: Xtol 1:1
I'll second David's comments here. I've been using the 4x5 version since it came out and I really like it. Agitation is by inversion. It takes about 5 seconds to empty and fill.
It does help to...
Hmm! I didn't see any digital gear at their shop, just an avalanche of film cameras, lenses, accessories and supplies.
Hi friends, I'm sure it is old news to members of this forum, but I was in London this week and stumbled into Mr. Cad (near Victoria Station), the best film-only camera shop I've seen in years. ...
Mural printing is quite a bit different from printing at conventional sizes. Most of my printing is 11x14 or smaller, so I designed my darkroom around that size. When I do make mural prints -...
Great! It's so exciting when you try a new process and start getting images. How do you like the Stearman tank? I use mine a great deal for reversal processing of black and white negative film. ...
I've hiked on Mt. Diablo for many years and haven't contracted Lyme disease. It's good to be cautious, though, and wear appropriate clothing.
Another vote for Glass Key. Just a fun and friendly place for a LF photographer to visit. If you are taking the #7 bus from downtown to Golden Gate Park, you can jump off at Fillmore and say hello...
Dublin is pretty suburban. It is very close (biking distance) to Mt. Diablo state park, a big beautiful place with striking views and landscapes. It's a little early for wildflowers, but they...
Hi friends, a student putting a Polaroid holder in a Sinar P spring back, pushed the open tabs all the way. Now it seems locked in this fully-open position. The movement of the holder is pretty...