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  1. 135 Componar ok for printing with classic lenses?

    If you are worried about the 135 (I don't see why), try your 203 lens, old time photographer's always used the taking lens for projecting the same image. Pat
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    Old B&W 4x5 film processing

    If they are not heat fogged, and if they have not been keeped in a cool place, I think all your going to get is black film, but if you want to try, use PMK. Pat
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    choice of b&w film

    Pyro with just about anything! I have used it on Tri-X 35-57 formats, Arisa 125 in 120 format, HP5, HP4, XP1, Plus-X, Tech-Pan 35-45, it does take awhile to find your nitch with it. Pat
  4. Thread: amidol

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    amidol

    Amidol works very well with enlarging papers, Kodabromide works very well, as for VC and RC I have not tried them yet, maybe you could and let us know how it turns out. Pat
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    Lenses, lenses, lenses...WHAT FITS?

    The size of a lens is usually on the front, the size of filters are on the band that holds the glass, in large format the bellows extension in relation to the lens determines if it will work with...
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    Brillian Paper

    Darron, got your reply this AM, I must agree with you, I have been using Brilliant VC 111 for the last week and am very impressed with the quality and tonal range of this paper, I have been...
  7. Zone System/Darkroom Book Recommendations

    Fred Picker's Zone VI Workshop is a very good book for understanding the Zone system, and his other book, The Fine Print is excellent for understanding printing. Pat
  8. formula for sodium thiosulfate as fixer

    Dave, you might look up Kodak's formula's for fixers, I only use two types, pure hypo (sodium thiosulfate) for pyro negs and Zone VI fixer for everything else. Pat
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    Brillian Paper

    Who makes Zone VI Brilliant paper now? Thanks, Pat
  10. What Type Film is Avail for 4x5 Graphic

    All 4x5 films will work in a Grafic, the 23 film holder works great in my Grafic and it is a nob winder, I have no problems with flatness. Pat
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    Using barrel lens without shutter

    I have a friend who uses the slower speed films for this purpose, as it increases the exposure times, not bad for landscapes, but can be hard for portraiture. Pat
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    Pan-X Aerial Film

    I have a 5"x 1000' roll which I have been using off of for about three years now, the only asa rating I know of is the 40 by Kodak, it does have extended red sensivity which makes it nice for...
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    5*7 Speed Graphic

    You should be able to get cleaning/repair at Photography on Bald Mountain in Ca., ortho film is available from B&H in N.Y., the nice thing about ortho is you can watch the development under a red...
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    Azo paper for contact printing

    Buy the 8x10 and cut to size. Pat
  15. Is there a good one-shot fine -grain developer for FP4?

    PMK is very good, and the concentrate will keep for over a year. Pat
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    Contact Printing

    Todd, how are you? This is right up my alley, e me and we can talk. Pat
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    medium or large format?

    I would go MF for what you want, there are some very good MF systems that are a lot cheaper than Hassie, pick up the Shutterbug and look thru the adds in B&H, best prices in the U.S. Pat
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    RC vs fiber paper?

    I agree with the above comments about RC being trash, and FB being the way to go, as for drying, get some window screens made with the fiberglass screening 24x35 and use them to dry the prints by...
  19. Thread: X / M

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    X / M

    X is for electronic flash, M is for flash bulbs. Pat
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    Metering through filters

    Hint! I have a Zone VI modified spot meter (Soligor) which give me very accurate readings in all light situations, with and w/o filters. Pat
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    Enlarger Recommendations

    I have an Omega D2V which I converted to a Zone VI cold light about 3 years ago, have never had a problem, you can get them with base mount or wall mount, mine is a base. Changing len's is not a...
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    8x10 enlarger

    Sean, is that the right website for Michael Smith, I tried it and got nothing. Pat
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    8x10 enlarger

    why don't you contact print them? Pat
  24. Has anyone heard of a Grover 4X5 View camera?

    I have a 5x7 Burke&James monorail, with a 4x5 back and a 2x3 back, so I guess you could say I have a 4x5. A good camera, a little on the heavy side, but very servicabel. Pat
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    How to clean and maintain bellows?

    You might talk with the people at Light Impressions, they make a was which is very good which I use on my bellows which are leather. They could advise you on what would work best with your...
  26. Thread: Amidol

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    Amidol

    When I use any developer, I slip the paper into the solution and then hold it down with tong on the 1/8 inch edge and use a 3 inch soft natural fiber brush to brush the surface of the paper for the...
  27. Establishing and marking infinity stops?

    I did the same as Richard, use the black marker, fine point, and then when you change focal lengths, just move the front standard to the appropreiate mark. Almost a no brainer. Pat
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    Arista Sheet Film....Any Users?

    I have used Arista 125 in 120 for years, ever since Orwo was no longer inported, and find it to be a very good film, the same for the 4x5 version, even though I have only used it for about a year....
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    how good is the schneider xenar lens

    I have one that I have used for 8 years, love it. Have used it on 5x7, 4x5, but the format it works best on is my 6x9 rollfilm back for my Graflex 45, very sharp. Pat
  30. Polaroid Type 55 reciprocity corrections?

    OR, contact Ron Wisner at sales@wisner.com Pat
  31. Polaroid Type 55 reciprocity corrections?

    Patrick, not to cut the answer short, but read Polaroid Photography by Ansel Adams, you should be able to get it at your local library. Pat
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    LUNA PRO AND BATTERY ADAPTOR

    John try Robert A. Zeichner razeichner@ameritech.net Pat
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    Black and white film

    T-max "Pfui,Pfui". Pat
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    Zone System

    Swelle, I find the comment of Brett & Imogen a little humorous, since Adams is the person who invented the zone system, and Brett's father Weston came up with a light meter which was based on the...
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    Zone System

    Mark, thanks for the info, I will try that in the fall, right now my darkroom as we speak is 92-F (no a/c), but I will set up the photograph and try it both ways. Pat
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    Zone System

    Chris, thanks for the consideration, I appreciate it. You lost me in the physics example though. I do have a question for you or anyone who cares to answer. I understand that there are 15 EV's out...
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    Luna Pro needs recalibration

    You can also get the 1.3v batt. that the Luna Pro takes at Freestyle in L.A. Pat
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    Luna Pro needs recalibration

    Thanks for the information Robert. Pat
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    127 mm Ektar

    I have a Graflex 45 that I use my 127 with and it is sharp, I am very pleased with it. I use it mainly with a rollfilm back 6x9, it has very good coverage with that format. Pat
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    Zone System

    Raven, I would still suggest Picker's method, and also suggest that you check out Ansel's method and there was one I heard of that was something about Beyond the Zone System, if you find them...
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