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Hi -- for four 4x5s in an 8x10 drum I've always used 250cc of Rodinal, and reduced the developing time by about 10%. It's always worked fine for me, though I admit the 250cc is just an arbitrary...

How about Meopta? I've never used one (I use an Omega D6) but I know they're from the Czech Republic, and are very popular in Britain and Europe. I have a Beseler too, but prefer my Omega -- easier...

My experience with my L398 is that it makes an excellent incident meter, and is mediocre in its other capacities. I have used it several times as a reflective meter, and always found the readings...

47. My Crown Graphic was made the same year that I was.

I agree -- they should both be fine if they were sealed and kept in a stable environment. As for the Tri-X, I don't even start to think about it being old until it's MUCH older than yours, as long...

Pentax ME Super, 28mm lens, loaded with Velvia or Tri-X, depending on what I have more of in my freezer. It's light, fast, and takes up very little room in my backpack. Plus, if it breaks I can buy...

I call film "film." I've called it that for so long I think I'll stick with it. I do have a friend that refers to it now as "emulsion." I think that's silly, but then again I'm still using film,...

Unicolor drums use a very small amount of solution -- I use 300ml to process 4 4x5 sheets, and even that might be a little overkill. It always works out fine. I don't know it would work with ortho,...

The Ilex Paragon (and there is also an Ilex Caltar equivalent -- the same lens, I'm sure) is a pretty good lens, especially for the price. Mine was around $100 with shutter. I've never used it as a...

I use a 215 Ilex Paragon in an Ilex #3. Folds up just fine.

Dan

Hey, I clicked on David's link to get some free film, and this is the response I got from Kodak: "Thank you for your interest. We have reached maximum fulfillment."

Well, I say good for them. ...

I was reading a map last year when I suddenly realized I was 45! I've never worn glasses (even sunglasses very much) so using reading glasses has been a big transition for me. However, it's been a...

I'll put in my vote for the 90mm Ilex-Calumet WA Caltar -- they come in Seikosha shutters, and I bought mine four years ago for $125. Similar in design to the Super Angulon at a fraction of the...

Since the questionable charge is almost exactly the same as the total legitimate charge, given the zero feedback it would seem that the seller made an error. Mistakes happen, so I'd be nice about it...

Too bad Capa didn't use a tripod on Omaha Beach. Maybe somebody can find his footprints?

I use the Unicolor bases a lot -- with a Unicolor 8x10 print drum, they turn about 1 1/4 turns before switching. If you crack one open and look inside, you'll see that the reverse direction is...

So after all the sturm und drang, the article says Intel OS X users will have to wait until April 2007 to have a version of Photoshop that's fully integrated in the new environment. That's a whole...

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I didn't even know Fuji made B&W sheet films, and now they're too expensive for me! And I'd probably pay any price for Velvia, so don't tell Fuji. (Oops -- too late!)

"Did your 4 year digital camera stop working? (of course film cameras never break....) Did the quality of images you produce with it degrade over the last 4 years? Will this degrading you seem to...

Also, there's a guy who is a regular at the Photorama camera shows who has lots of old Packards at good prices. His name is R. J. Vandenburg, but there is no website listed on his business card. ...

Packards are so simple, there are probably a few ways to add sync. I did it by drilling a small hole in the top of the Packard housing and running an insulated two-wire cable from a PC jack on my...

There's nothing wrong with Ebay that a little careful research won't cure. I have two Schneider enlarger lenses with Schneideritis and they're great. However, a lens in this condition is not MINT. ...

Mike is right, but as a loyal Spartan, I have to recommend the Michigan State campus as well -- beautifully landscaped, and only an hour's drive from AA in East Lansing. If you go there, the Grand...

I've done this with my flatbed and the cheapest of old lightboxes -- just use regular reflective mode. Nothing you'd want to hang in a museum, but it makes surprisingly decent proofs.

Depending on your processing "pull" action (everyone is different in this regard) the 545 holder will either get: a) Dirty pretty quickly, or b) dirty VERY quickly. I open up mine and inspect it...

Here, and I read the posts daily -- my favorite forum!

Dan

I'm very happy with mine -- very sharp and nice color rendition for a single-coated lens, especially for the price. The Seikosha shutter is solid. I got mine in an online auction for $125 as well,...

Grafmatics are great -- I have two and they have always worked like champs. If you get one, practice loading and unloading the septums several times before using them for critical shooting. It is...

Holders, schmolders. Does it take a roll back?

Well, that proves it. Size matters.

Ilford makes both HP5 and FP4 in 5x7 -- I use that and the JandC film in my Grover. I agree with the appearance-challenged con, but some people like the gnarly look. Besides, it may get picked up...

CNN did a 15-second blurb on this thing last week -- they seemed impressed that the camera could resolve "individual blades of grass." Imagine that! By the way, my B&J 5x7 camera IS one of those...

Another vote for the Spotmeter F -- bought mine on that auction site for $175 and it's great. Doubles as a flashmeter too.

Dan

Congratulations! My wife and I honeymooned in Salzburg during the last Christmas season, and I can report with confidence that wherever you aim your Linhof, there is the possibility of a great shot....

Adorama has Tri-X 5x7 for $69.95.

http://www.adorama.com/KK41645750.html

Yep -- bad photographers are not a new phenomenon. I've seen family picture collections where the shooter consistently managed to shoot right into the brightest light source available. Of course,...

Didn't I see this in Aliens? Still, I think The Six Million Dollar Landscape Photographer has potential as a TV show. I'd get one, but I scare enough people already with my Crown Graphic.

The other advantages of an Omegalite are the light source itself (a standard bathroom ring light) and the price (about $50). All you have to do is look at the quality of light coming from a newer...

According to Northwest's website, passengers are allowed to carry on one piece of luggage conforming to size and weight restrictions, plus one personal item (purse, computer, etc.), plus one...