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On a recent trip, we went to see my husband's gr. grandfather's estate in ME. The current owners have many of the old documents, photographs, etc. that were left there. They were gracious enough to...

At our Costco, the 1 hour lab people told me that half of their printing comes from film and half from digital. They keep hiring more lab people, so it appears that they are doing a good volume. I...

Ed,
In the fall, I bought the 8180 (built in 3-way platform head) and used it with a Super Speed Graphic while I was looking for a head for it, so I would guess it would work for your Technika. ...

I wanted a way to easily display and change my prints. What I settled on was taking a 10 ft. length of galvanized pipe and attaching it to the wall. From this pipe I hung 6 ft. long, 5/8 inch...

I don't listen to music when I'm viewing prints, but I definitely do when I'm in the darkroom. It helps the time go by and keeps me from being tempted to pull prints out of the developer too...

John,

For archival inkpads, check any scrapbooking store in your area. Craft stores like Hobby Lobby or Michaels also sell them. I pulled out one that I have that is called "Ancient Page" and is...

This is one of the sweetest things that I've read about in a good while. Congratulations to the recipients and kudos to the donors of the equipment for their generosity.

Our insurance will pay for it, so I've been debating it for a long time. Today, my trusty border collie and I went hiking with the 4x5 and now with getting to the point of needing bifocals, I found...

I was curious how many of you have had laser vision correction done, esp. if you are over 45?

There is one camera store (plus two small Wolf cameras at the mall) where I live (city of about 150,000, metro area about 300,000). I would love to do business with them and would pay more to get...

1. Carbon fiber tripod, ball head, QR plates
2. Film, paper and chemicals
3. Processing and printing of transparencies

I'm guessing around $1500 for LF.

I've decided that I'm going with the Acratech. If it doesn't work for my 4x5, it will still be a good choice for 35mm and MF and I can look at the other suggestions for 4x5.

Bob, I did want you...

Kerry,

Quality Camera is who referred me to PPR. They said they did not have any tripods in stock at that time (Oct) and that they do not sell sheet film.

If they do generally stock heads, I'd...

Oh dear, my head is starting to spin! I do not live in Atlanta. I live in Huntsville, AL. I found only one store in Atlanta that sold 4x5 film - Professional Photo Resources. I called every other...

You all are the greatest! Thanks for the helpful replies. I will look at the details of the heads you all suggested and make a decision. I really wish that I could see them and try them in person....

I bought some carbon fiber legs (Giottos 8180) in Atlanta a few weeks ago. I would like to find a head with quick-release plates that I can use 35mm, MF, and 4x5 (Speed Graphic for now, probably a...

The Fiskars are under $25 and the replacement blades are about $4. If you live in the US, Michaels craft stores have their Fiskars stuff on sale this week (I think 25% off). I looked on the Fiskars...

Brian,

I don't know if this will work or not, but if you look in the scrapbooking supplies area of a craft store or a store like Target you will find a small portable rotary blade paper cutter...

1. Be lucky and have beautiful and cooperative children that you love to photograph.

2. Have a husband who has an Austin Healey that he loves photographs of that keep me trying to come up with...

Thanks again everyone for your help. Midwest Photo had a Rodagon in 9+ condition for $110 so I bought it. They actually had a great price on new Nikon 135mm lenses, too.

If that doesn't work, I...

Thanks for your help. I'll go with the 135 since my darkroom isn't big enough to want to tackle much more than 16x20.

I am a novice, so I may not be doing things correctly, but with the enlarger head as high as it will go, the top bellows set to 4x5, the 150mm lens, and without cropping I am only able to get...

I have a Beseler 45MCRX enlarger and a Schneider Componon-S 150mm lens. I am unable to print 16x20 on the baseboard with it. I have found a used Rodenstock 135 lens and a Rodenstock 120 WA for...

I live in NE Alabama and would love to be on your list even though it may be a little too far for me to go regularly, but I'd really relish the chance to share and learn from others.

Thanks.

Thank you all so very much for your giving me specific information that I can use to make a choice. The choices are narrowed down considerably now for me. The weather is turning beautiful here in...

I am a beginner to LF. I currently have a Super Speed Graphic and use of an Omega View camera. I bought a Tiltall just to get started and I really dislike it (can't use for low shots, find that...

Santa brought me the Apple Computer advertising poster of Ansel Adams that says "Think Different". Also, a safelight that works with Panalure paper.

Moved to Alabama from Southern California. There's a lot more house available here for a lot less money, so finally, I could pursue what I've always loved doing which is photography. I took a class...