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The same beautiful grain is already there - you just need to make bigger prints in order to see it. Aside from the obvious (use a fast film with a developer that doesn't incorporate a solvent) you...

They left a comment on the Kickstarter page three days ago saying there'll be a mini update soon.

Where does that figure come from? More like $9k/day from here: http://www.kicktraq.com/projects/bobcrowley/new55-film/#chart-daily

Any paper developer should give higher contrast than a film developer. One problem is that RA4 paper isn't designed to retain the silver image, so you won't be able to get a Dmax anywhere near what...

2. Would love to - I'll send you an email.

3. Frizza's processing is as clean and accurate as you'll get. Vision Image Lab in Redfern are okay and more convenient to the CBD and inner city areas....

I'd email Ilford and quote batch numbers.

Are they all from the same batch? Maybe sacrifice a sheet of 4x5 and see if the scratches are present right out of the box?

I hear you. I've had a similar experience with a prison. Unfortunately most of the urbex shots I've taken are in smaller formats but I do have a few 4x5s that I'll have to get around to scanning...

Without seeing the negs I wouldn't jump to any conclusions about the keeping properties of Delta 400. Lovely portraits though, I particularly like her expression in the second one.

I have a Chamonix and I love how portable it is. That said, it takes longer to set it up than a Crown or Speed Graphic, although it also has more movements. You're going to have to work out for...

It sounds as if you're after a Vanadium or Titanium toner (I haven't used either but I believe the Vanadium gives a brighter yellow). Google helped me find this which may be useful for you as a...

I imagine it's an oscilloscope camera lens designed to do 1:1 onto 3x4 instant film. I'd suggest that it might make a decent loupe but given the second part of your post I really wouldn't be holding...

Welly, where do you get it (and how much do you pay) if you don't mind me asking?

But it doesn't quite answer the question in the OP. I don't have an answer, but it is something I've wondered and will, at some point, find out for myself.

If you have a step tablet you can do...

I'm in Sydney too and have some electronics knowledge. Happy to have a look if your friend can't work it out.

I have one of these somewhere and I'm pretty sure it doesn't cover. Not sure when I'll get a chance to dig it out and check it though...

Okay, now you've got me intrigued. It sounds like you guys have no shortage of ideas here - I can't wait to see what else you come up with!

The grafmatics work fine on a 45N-2. You need to use the graflok clips to hold it in place though as the springs for the ground glass aren't quite strong enough.

I think you guys mean a Polaroid 550 holder (or Fuji PA-45) for the 4x5 pack film.

Also, Mike is correct that some Calumet CC-400s can't take these backs because they are too thick, but I...

Kodak Portra 160? The new one that replaces 160NC and VC.

Hi Frank, I use that very lens on my 45N2 on a flat board with no problems (and yes, not much movement is possible). Bear in mind that some of these lenses come in a 00 shutter and you'll need an...

I agree with you Jim. A remarkable photographer.

There's another thread about these around here somewhere. I've used mine once and I definitely like it. I was given (yes, given!) a couple of Expert drums a bit after my one arrived in the post but...

Yeah, the search function doesn't always come up with the goods!

That looks like a nice space - mind if I ask where it is?

That's not a 4x5 enlarger :)

You may be interested in this thread.

I usually use either my bathroom or the ACP in Paddington but I have pictures of neither!

Glad to be of assistance. I should probably include a link of some sort - this is the Lighthouse Lab's blog and there is also a facebook page. The proprietor, Stephen Frizza, is fairly active on...

There's a couple in Sydney too: there's the Lighthouse lab that does at least up to 8x10 (and possibly 11x14) for E6 and C41 and Vision Image Lab that I think does at least 4x5...

The Lighthouse...

This is not possible in BW reversal without completely ruining the film.

The bleach removes the silver image. In colour, you are then left with a dye image, which is what you want. In BW,...

Check out http://huws.org.uk/

I'm working on my own Graflarger LED head at the moment but I have a little way to go and it isn't really a priority...

Do you have any electronics experience?

I really like my Congo 300mm/5.6. It's a telephoto design and isn't exactly compact though...

There is also the new plastic sheet film holder that goes into a 3-reel paterson tank. I'm expecting mine any day now so I can't really comment on how easy it is to use (yet).

I recently bought one of those plastic inserts for a paterson tank for this very purpose. I don't have it yet so I can't comment on it's use, but it should be ideal! It uses a Paterson 3 reel tank,...

I give all of my colour (B&W I do myself) to Stephen Frizza and I would recommend his lab to anyone who cares to listen. 4x5 is $6 a sheet for E6 or C41 dip and dunk and he will do B&W by hand in...

The rear tilt detents on my 45N-2 came glued in. I removed the allen bolt and pried them free and now they slide easily. This is known to Hugo and he can probably provide you with more detailed...

Except that Maxwell's result was a fluke. His 'red' exposure was actually a UV exposure because the filters he used didn't attenuate the UV well enough. See this article by Ctein on The Online...

While I really don't want to get into a discussion about Chinese bubble levels and their accuracy :rolleyes: , here is one available from a Hong Kong based online seller...

Thanks for the update, Hugo. I can't wait to get mine!

See here for a datasheet. They're a little tricky as they want a 50 ms pulse at about 30V followed by a voltage of 3V to keep them open. I have two of these at home that I keep meaning to make a...

Welcome from Sydney, Steven!

You could try reversing RA4 material *but* it doesn't work for all papers, is probably only suitable for certain scenes (no portraits by all accounts) and is fiddly when it does work. That said, it...

Kodak's manual on C41 is available here. Don't pass on the stabilizer if you want your negs to last as long as they should.