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    Re: The Realm of Transparency...

    May be yours or mine but I shot a lot of Fuji chrome from time to time including close ups which require bellows factor, they seem to be consistently good at rated film speed?
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    Re: Problem scanning slides

    Did you unlock the scanning bar? I had a HP that locked it in position for transport. But the worst is when I use the auto setting, it will scan for a preview . . . as I will have removed the cover...
  3. Re: Plumbing for Water Temp Control + Darkroom Plans

    Might be that flow rate is major factor in their use but I have seen individual instant hot water units [under the sink models, bottled water coolers, etc.] which operate with small flow rates.
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    Re: Are any of you giving it away?

    Nicely said & done . . . the use of low resolution photos is sufficent for web usage & if someone (private party) like your work so well that they want to print a 4x5, it is not really such a big...
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    Re: mounting color photographs

    Thank you for the answer! It was the one I was looking for or is it the one I wanted to hear?
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    Re: Is Photography "Prints on Paper?"

    Which is a long way around to say that yes, his digital photos are quality material but then so are 35mm. If you compare them to say 'Robert Skeoch' works with b&w 8x10 format then one readily makes...
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    Re: Is Photography "Prints on Paper?"

    I went as far as looking at the linked page but didn't go any further. So I may be missing some perceptions that are guiding the thinking of others.
    Prints on paper . . . I agree, I had reprinted a...
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    Re: Is Photography "Prints on Paper?"

    Well, that is your thoughts but it would tend to see the blank canvas as the personification of a museum containing monitors ( hi-def or not) without any any art.
  9. Re: Family Beach Type Place During School Break, from NY

    Most noted for its uncluttered beaches & the seashells collected along them. The ferry also provides an opportunity for snorkeling time (will provide equipment if you don't). Which we didn't but...
  10. Re: Family Beach Type Place During School Break, from NY

    It has a lighthouse & is a seabird sanctuary. Mostly noted for its uncluttered beach & the seashells along them.
  11. Re: Family Beach Type Place During School Break, from NY

    The island is only accessable by water, was the site of a gunnery placement during the WAR (WWII).
  12. Re: Family Beach Type Place During School Break, from NY

    While we were there I went over to the pier & noted that a ferry ran out to EgMount Key daily @ 10:00 AM & brought you back around 3:00 PM.
  13. Re: Family Beach Type Place During School Break, from NY

    Funny thing you should ask because I was thinking about postinghere . . . the problem is these are 35mm so I questioned if they are appropiate on an LF forum board? On one hand some might feel less...
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    Re: Artist absent at gallery opening

    Oh, thank God I was wondering if you were on the outs with your other half about not showing to your own show!
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    Re: Desert hikes - color film : keeping cool

    Ya, just get a soft sided thermal (cooler), I normally carry my film holders in one to begin with & being soft sided, you can pack it in your back pack or usually having a strap, you can carry it...
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    Re: film processing in Savannah, Ga.

    I used the E Six in Atlanta to get my 5x7 processed, but 4x5 & 8x10 processing seem to find than 5x7 for some reason. Then have them ship it to your home (base).
  17. Re: Plumbing for Water Temp Control + Darkroom Plans

    You are absolutely right but his point is not so mute. Perhaps not in the direct implication given but more I work in the dark room, the more convinced that I should revamp the system. The mixing...
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    Re: What 4 x 5 inch film in high iso

    Accufine doubles the rated film speed then push if you need too.
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    What is needed is a backflow preventer in the lines in. A cheap set are located in the garden department & are sold as a code requirement to keep ground water from entering the system due to negative...
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    Re: Pictures you didn't take

    Know what ya mean, I went out to one of the islands accessible only by boat. It had been a site of a fort but was now a seabird sanctuary. We had gone with the intent of shell collecting & sitting on...
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    Re: Printer vs Old style

    Ahh . . .
    A)I pointed this out in the digital section . . there is a big difference between enlarging (enlarger print) & making a larger print (digital print). You probably need to scan at a higher...
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    Re: Printer vs Old style

    Ya, but then I not to great on contact printing, I think that a certain amount of enlargement is need to get the best effect from a negative or chrome. Although I not sure how that would relate to...
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    Re: What I learned today

    the negative side especially to those just learning, is they tend to be mislead into thinking that changing varing contrast rather than density produces better results (prints). If you are shooting...
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    Re: What I learned today

    Don't know if your question is in response to my comments or not but as Bobf states it is not necessary to use graded paper . . . an RC is shorter (quicker) & therefore perhaps easier to use.Most...
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    Re: What I learned today

    Hmm . . those answers are good advice but . . I wonder if they should be giving you a fuller explanation? How much experience do you have with shooting & printing?
    I ask this because I started a...
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    Re: Halo-chrome ©

    Thanks Bob, it sounds like it may well be a good reference volume to have around at least. I will see about getting a copy myself.
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    Re: Printer vs Old style

    Large Format would be a better choice for such as the previous shot. This one is off the same roll of b&w film (second time out). It was shot 28mm-135mm lens from the kayak while my avatar (first...
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    Re: Printer vs Old style

    Ya, I know what ya mean . . . the photo above is printed on some out of date, slightly burned (heat fogged) 8x10 that I used to reduce some of the price that go with the learning curve. The shot is...
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    Re: Halo-chrome ©

    Sorry Bob but I could have sworn that when I linked to that page, the summary was totally different? Oh, well I have had some troubles lately with my computer . . . anyway I went to the library to...
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    Re: Printer vs Old style

    But to give you a better idea of how they are different http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?t=39455
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    Re: Halo-chrome ©

    the site gave a brief description which indicated that a) seemed to more about color photography & b) digital aspects of the same? So I am wondering how much useful information, pertaining to what I...
  32. Thread: Hi y'all

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    Re: Hi y'all

    Val, thank you for your contribution to my project & so it goes without saying "how is your project going . . . Burned any LF yet?" I have been shooting some with 4x5 => 5x7 is where I am at the...
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    Re: Halo-chrome ©

    Mr. Rudman's Toning book? I would be interested to hear any advice . . . I did try it on a print that I had processed but it wasn't as over exposed as given by site.
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    Halo-chrome ©

    Hmm . . I was wondering aboout this toner & it's usage so I ran a search but found none listed? Interested in comments on proceedure & uses of such product => have you tried it?...
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    Re: "What is a pier? A disappointed bridge."

    Can be either a bridge that once was or an old dock for boating purpose, both are commonly used for fishing.
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    Re: Kodak BW400 CN, also T Max 400 CN

    Never heard of anyone trying to develop this film with b&w developer as C41 is totally different process. In fact, I started to pick up some as a last minute grab on the way out of town but then I...
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    Re: Printer vs Old style

    I will admit that I did run into some problems with enlarging. As I had made mention to working with an enlarger, I felt compelled by circumstances to act upon it. I used an 35mm B&W negative to (re)...
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    Re: I don't understand this prejudice

    Thank you all for your comments that no one put forth any LF Cameras at least gives some resolve that I was overlooking something in my decision. I have only shot a few medium formats, I liked the...
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    Re: Printer vs Old style

    Yes, you have the ability to make your own decisions but from what was stated . . .It would seem that others may not. Especially the last portion seems to be left unanswered? This section refers to...
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    Re: I don't understand this prejudice

    :) :p Ya, ran up on a pink spoonbill, even got a couple of shots with the 35mm . . . unfortunately it was loaded with b&w film :eek: Thing was I paddled up to the land & got out to take the shots if...
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