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    Re: A New Start

    Good for you recognizing what you were doing and not doing. Too many people collect and/or watch YouTube videos thinking they are doing photography. Go out take pictures and come back and make...
  2. Re: Making a photo look and feel like an oil painting - possible?

    Have you seen the work of Kate Breakey? Her first book "Small Deaths" is beautiful, as is all of her work. It very much has the look I think you are looking for. Check her out ...
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    Re: The Ries Tripods business status thread

    I ordered a new A100 tripod from them at the beginning of summer and it arrived the other day. Took it out yesterday and it performed flawlessly (as expected). The thing that surprised me is that...
  4. Re: Sustainability of 8x10 film given the pricing situation

    The other day Kodak did say they are committed to continue to make film as long as there is a demand. On the positive side, it is good to hear that they have decided to do this (unlike Fuji). The...
  5. Thread: Hc-110

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    Re: Hc-110

    "What has been telling with the paradigm shift from analog to digital, it isn't just cameras and films that have disappeared. It's also the infrastructure."

    I love analog. I have been mixing my...
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    Re: Benzotriazole Questions

    According to the Darkroom Cookbook you need to dissolve it in water greater than 125 degrees.

    My question for the group; What is the shelf life of BZT after you mix it up? I made some a year...
  7. Re: 2024 is the year of ultra large photography

    Well said Jim. I agree 100%.
  8. Re: 2024 is the year of ultra large photography

    What a great idea. Thanks for doing this. I know a lot of people loathe FB and I understand why, but it has been a good platform to stay connected with people across the world that have the same...
  9. Re: Is Pyrocat HD a waist of time if you only have access to multigrade papers?

    Andy take a look at these videos. This should help

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRlq8CwVvws
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8r_DDkd--g...
  10. Re: Is Pyrocat HD a waist of time if you only have access to multigrade papers?

    You have had some great replies as to why it is valid to use Pyrocat HD with MG papers. Instead I wold recommend you check out Steve Sherman's website. He is one of the best printers out there...
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    Re: Is there any real utility to ULF?

    I know quite a few ULF photographers none are "tinkering". All of them are excellent photographers that make superb prints. In fact, given the cost of ULF photography, anyone venturing into this...
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    Re: Kanaka Creek Regional Park

    Wonderful video and image. I think you need to take your 14x17 there for some nice ULF pics
  13. Re: Will I regret not taking my view camera to Big Bend NP?

    I live in Texas and I've been going there for almost 30 years now. I've been making it there 2-3X year for the last four years. I love this place despite the fact that it takes about 8 hours to get...
  14. Re: Anyone Use Shanghai GP3 Film in 4x5 and 8x10

    I got a couple boxes of Shanghai (8x20 and 14x17) a couple of years ago. The notches were in the industry standard position of upper right.

    The film was very nice and good quality. On my 8x20...
  15. Re: Swamping out the darkroom, or: AW CRAP!!

    Brings a whole new definition to "Shit Happens". Seriously, sorry to hear this and hopefully some good will come out all of this.
  16. Re: Longevity of stock TF-5 Archival Rapid Fix?

    I had a similar experience with TF4 a couple of years ago. It was only 18 months old but worked fine. My only concern is that it's lifespan maybe shorter than normal with yours being 4 years old. ...
  17. Re: Old Distilled Water in Half Empty Bottle...Acidic?

    CO2 content in air is only 0.04%, so in an open container you would get a very low amount of CO2 absorbed. The fact that it is in capped plastic bottle means that there is no CO2 being transferred. ...
  18. Re: My New Tripod: Gitzo vs Leica Surveyor vs Ries

    I have a carbonfiber tripod (don't recall the brand) that I use for my SLRs and occasionally for 4x5, but my preference is still for the Rise tripods and heads when I use my 8x10 and ULF. A ball...
  19. Re: Nikon Nikkor W 360mm

    Thanks Greg. The lens coverage you quote is the same that is posted on the LFPF 'Lens Comparrison' chart.

    Tin Can: thanks, but i wasn't asking about the 360 Nikkor in comparison to its bigger...
  20. Nikon Nikkor W 360mm: coverage beyond 11x14?

    Looking to get something a little wide for my 14x17. Judging by the information on lenses on this website the Schneider APO Symmar 360mm and the Nikon Nikkor W 360mm are my best choices. I have...
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    Re: Portraits from 2022

    Wonderful portrait. One of the best in this group. Well done.
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    Re: Three stops overexposed FP4+

    If you go by the old rule of expose for the shadows and develop for the highlights I would think you would want to do less developing. At the very least a N-2, that may be what some of the others...
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    Re: Favorite ULF photographers

    Jennifer's work is fantastic. Thanks for sharing.
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    Re: Favorite ULF photographers

    These are great. Some of these photographers I have heard of but the Japanese photographers I had not. Any others? I know there has to be
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    Re: My 20x24 Camera Build

    I have a big soft spot for anything ULF. Thanks for sharing. I hope to see more of you and the camera in action in the future.
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    Re: Favorite ULF photographers

    You're too kind Peter.
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    Re: Favorite ULF photographers

    WOW! This is fantastic. Someone actually using a banquet camera as a banquet camera. $3500 for a sitting fee? I may have to look into this field. LOL
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    Favorite ULF photographers

    I was talking wit someone the other day about favorite photographers. I realized in our discussion most of the photographers we talked about were LF photographers but not many ULF photographers were...
  29. Re: Film Developing Rant and CineStill DF96 Monobath - Am I Lazy?

    I bought some a year or two ago. Tried it for my 35mm and 4x5. It was simple and easy to use but I found it too grainy and high contrast for me but maybe if that is the look you are going for it...
  30. Re: Question on height adjusters on Epson V850 4x5 negative holder

    Nick Carver on YouTube has several video's on scanning with the epson printer which is worth checking out. He talks about setting the notches for the best image. It's essentially a trial an error...
  31. Re: How To Create Dense & Contrasty Film Negs For Alt Prints?

    What's your favorite developer/time for X-ray? Just starting to get into this process.
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    Re: Stearman developing Issue

    I've used both their 4x5 tanks and 8x10 trays and have run hundreds of sheets of film thru them without problems. I have used every possible way of developing film in the last 50 years and the...
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    Re: Stearman developing Issue

    That is frustrating. I would contact Tim at Stearman Press. He is very knowledgeable and helpful. I'm betting that he can tell you what is going on.

    On another note, it's usually not a good...
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    Re: CMS 20 II 4x5 Developer Test

    I saw this video the other day and really enjoyed it (like all of your videos). What is POTA? Looking forward to the pyrocat hd test. Have you ever tested developers for CHS. II?
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    Re: Screw for Fujion 600 mm

    Thanks. I reached out to them but they weren't able to help me. The tech there went thru the extra screws he had but nothing fit.
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    Re: John Sexton - Kenny Rogers

    I had forgotten about Kenny's love for photography and his work. Thanks for the post and video
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    Screw for Fujion 600 mm

    One of the screws in my Fujion 600 mm (that hold onto the cable release) has gone MIA. Does anyone know what size screw that is and where you can get it?
    thanks

    Michael
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    Re: Yet another ULF Camera and cart

    Brilliant. Its good to see things being put to use especially after sitting so long. Have fun.
  39. Re: Making collodion negatives for Salt Printing.

    Beautiful image. I am wanting to get started in wet plate and I'm just starting out in salt printing. I hope you post a followup. What was the article you referenced about Sandy King, negative...
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    Re: Urge of ULF Panorama

    I have a 8x20 and 14x17. I understand the desire for something larger (occasionally it hits me) but the problem is that the bigger you go the bigger the problems. These problems are exponential...
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