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    Re: Starting Over

    Yep, he had some opinions. A bit crotchety.

    Guess I'll mess around with the RC stuff. I've always liked the fiber-based papers better. Guess I'll need how to use my enlarger (Super Chromega) to...
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    Starting Over

    I'm setting up my darkroom using some old gear I purchased quite a while ago from a retiring pro. My goals are modest, shooting, developing and making smallish enlargements in black and white. ...
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    How long does Polycontrast last? Panalure Select? I have some of both, maybe 25 years old, properly stored.
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    Re: Light Leak Super Chromega?

    Thought so. Thanks!



    Thanks. The lower leaks look very minor. I think the stage is okay.
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    Re: Light Leak Super Chromega?

    The gasket on the head was compressed because the head was left in the down position. Looks like a new gasket would fix the problem. Maybe weather stripping would work? The darkroom walls are...
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    Light Leak Super Chromega?

    I have a light leak when a negative carrier is in place, from above and below the carrier itself. Is that normal or a problem?
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    Re: Help with Super Chromega Dichroic II

    I have the Chromegatrol power supply. It seems to work fine, the only problem is that the right dial is out of register. It has two set screws, the left one doesn't have any but registers...
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    Re: Help with Super Chromega Dichroic II

    The head is fine, no need to take it apart. I need some info on the power supply if anybody has one or knows. Instructions for use. Why two dials?
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    Re: Help with Super Chromega Dichroic II

    It seems to be in good shape. Any problems I need to be aware of with this unit? Evenness, etc? I intend to just use it for B&W, I assume I just leave it on "White". Need to figure out the power...
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    Help with Super Chromega Dichroic II

    I bought a used enlarger maybe 25 years ago and am finally in the process of setting it up. The panel light is out, any tips on changing it? Also, the set screws for the focus and expose dials are...
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    Re: Connecting Sink?

    I called a plumbing supply house, actually three of them. One of them seemed to know what I need but doesn't have anything in stock. I have supply lines with shut off valves coming out of the wall....
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    Re: Connecting Sink?

    The faucet came with escutcheons. I need a way to mount the stubs securely to the sink.
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    Connecting Sink?

    Many years ago I bought an Arkay 30x72 sink with the stand. Finally getting around to building out my darkroom. The mounting holes in the backsplash are 1", the wall mount faucet I bought takes...
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    Re: Apparent Sharpness of 210mm Sironar N

    Good to hear!
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    Re: Apparent Sharpness of 210mm Sironar N

    I have good tripods, that's not an issue. In fact, I once hiked up to Delicate Arch with my camera and other gear in a backpack and a Zone VI wooden tripod (12# with the Bogen 3047 head) over my...
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    Re: Apparent Sharpness of 210mm Sironar N

    Thanks, Bob. And, yes, as mentioned before mine is the MC version. I think it was ~$600 new. I'll admit the test results bugged me as they weren't consistent with what I'm seeing. My uncropped...
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    Re: Apparent Sharpness of 210mm Sironar N

    It's much more difficult to get information about LF lenses than 35mm. The site I mentioned seemed to be the most comprehensive, but in this case only confuses. I'll just keep shooting what I have...
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    Re: Apparent Sharpness of 210mm Sironar N

    I was surprised, and as I said, confused trying to reconcile the test numbers I saw with my own results. The same people also tested my other LF lens, the Nikon 90mm f/8, and the numbers were much...
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    Re: Apparent Sharpness of 210mm Sironar N

    Old thread, I know, but I'm a bit confused about my lens. I bought it new the early 90's, a 210/5.6 Sironar-N MC, Ser #1093XXXX. According to the lens tests on Hevanet, it's kind of a dog:

    f/16-...
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    Re: Optical Printing??

    Okay, here are my first results. I shot two images with the Zone VI and 90mm f/8 Nikon at a local park. My Plus X is old, the box is dated 1/93. Developed in HC110, dilution H for ~11 minutes. ...
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    Re: Optical Printing??

    I didn't realize that optical printing was so controversial. Maybe I should have asked about politics.:rolleyes:
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    Re: Optical Printing??

    I can see having my color stuff printed outside, some landscape, wildlife, birds in flight, etc. But I can also see doing all of my B&W stuff start to finish. My version of "Fine Art".
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    Re: Optical Printing??

    So, what is the permanence of the various types of prints under controlled light? I understand that ink jet prints will last longer than me.
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    Re: Optical Printing??

    The projector is a Sony VPL-HW55ES. The room was finished in July of 2014, so the PJ is 8 years old. Still produces an excellent image. I've tossed around the idea of updating it but there's no...
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    Re: Optical Printing??

    All the prints in my home theater were done by a local lab here in SLC called Master Lab. They matted and framed them, too. I have a few other prints done by my old college roommate at his home on...
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    Re: Optical Printing??

    I'm not going to try to deal with color at home. I'll continue shooting and scanning transparencies, cleaning up the digital files and having prints made outside. Regarding B&W, I already have most...
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    Optical Printing??

    Long story, I'll try to be brief. I have a small room in my basement reserved for a darkroom, not built out for ages. Almost 30 years ago I bought a bunch of darkroom equipment from a pro who was...
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    Re: Epson V700 Issue

    I agree, Keith. For warped film, fluid mounting is the way to go. Not just plain glass. Maybe ANR glass would work, but I'll use fluid mounting for critical scans with 120 film.

    There may be...
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    Re: Epson V700 Issue

    Here's what I've learned lately. I scanned some 120 Provia 100 using the standard film holders. Painful and poor quality due to the bowing of the film. They improved with fluid mounting. I also...
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    Re: Epson V700 Issue

    Great news. I had some 11x14 prints made from 2400dpi scans of 4x5 Velvia 50, at Costco no less, and the results are very, very nice. Not sure how large one could go, but I'm thinking 24x30 would...
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    Re: Epson V700 Issue

    Keith, that info is in this review. I don't think the scanner bed is coated. I don't want anyone mad at me if it is and they damage it, though:
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    Re: Epson V700 Issue

    The CCD glass has the optical coating, not the bed. So, glass cleaners should be fine. I wiped off the glass well with a cloth, then cleaned it with a weak dish soap detergent solution. Worked...
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    Re: Epson V700 Issue

    I did exactly that. I used mineral oil on the platen, then film, then more oil, then acetate. I taped the acetate down along the sides before wiping with a clean cloth, otherwise your tape may not...
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    Re: Epson V500 4x5 Scanning?

    The V500 will not scan 4x5 in one pass. The opening for film scanning is less than 3" wide. I found that out when I unpacked it. I returned it for the V700, which will do two 4x5's at a time. You...
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    Re: Epson V700 Issue

    Another question. Is the high rez lens sharper than the low rez lens when scanning at 2400 DPI?
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    Re: Epson V700 Issue

    I think the two scans with the film holder actually used the higher resolution lens, as it is selected when you choose the document type.

    Here's an idea. If the ideal height is 3/16" for your...
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    Re: Epson V700 Issue

    Thanks, Keith. Nothing would make me happier than to be able to fluid mount my film and get superior scans. It just didn't happen in my test, and I don't think it was due to a lack of experience. ...
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    Re: Epson V700 Issue

    So, I called Pitman today. Freight is $10.50 plus $23 Hazmat fee. So, more in shipping than a liter of Kami fluid costs ($32.75).

    I did a test today, and mounted a 4x5 transparency to the...
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    Re: Epson V700 Issue

    Thanks. I was hoping for a more reasonably priced fluid. The Lumina is $25/8 oz, which is a lot more than the Kami at $33/liter. I called Pitman yesterday, but they could not quote shipping...
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    Re: Scanning with ANR glass

    How do you clean your film after fluid mounting with mineral oil?
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