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My laptop is about a year old (Intel i7 processor with 8GB RAM) running Windows 7. My 4x5 scans from my V700 are about 30MB (4494x3551) and Lightroom 3 is excellent with these images. I recently...

Ya, what Oren said....

I've scanned all my B&W 4x5 using a V700 (and VueScan) and am now scanning 35mm color slides using the Epson slide holder. Of course there is more detail in 4x5, but for web-digital use, the 35mm...

Ah, I got lucky and found the instructions -- attached.

Unfortunately I lost the email that had the graphic that I attached to this forum post back in 2005 -- i.e. I guess the graphic got lost when this forum transitioned to new software?

I'm still...

Heck, I just developed some TMY-2, so I should know the answer, but I'm not good with colors (maybe that is why I shoot B&W?), but I think it would be a pinkish color.

I too use distilled water to mix XTOL, and I store the contents in five 1-Liter bottles using compress air. The bottles are stored in my darkroom which is < 70F all year round (much colder in the...

Hey fellow Toho person... :)

It seems that the Chamonix is about the same size as the Toho bellows, and is also more compact since there isn't a separate mounting frame?

Toho: 7.25" x 6.5" x...

Excellent review!

You say that the focus mechanism uses a thumb wheel & worm drive and that it is "a joy to use". Can you elaborate a bit more? Is there some type of resistance/tension-knob you...

Maybe you're referring to this product: http://www.rei.com/product/780142

It is $499 at REI.

Regards

Update:

I talked with Lee Filters, and:

(1) the wide-angle adapter ring does not have threads on front, although the standard adapter ring does so it can accept circular filters.

(2) There...

I use a S2409W monitor for work, and it is a TN panel (i.e. something to avoid as mentioned elsewhere in this thread). It is otherwise okay for plain computer work, and pretty cheap. :)

Thanks for all the great info.

I'll give Lee a call tomorrow, but I have another question in case someone knows the answer: does the Lee adapter ring allow a circular filter to be screwed on top...

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I have a 4x5 Toho field camera and have been using a collapsible rubber lens hood on my 110XL and Fuji 240A. I tend to get vignetting on the 110XL if I'm not careful. I've also found that...

Good point that BTZS tubes are really good for developing for different times - I do this too.

But say I'm developing 6 sheets for the same amount of time: instead of starting development for all...

I also use BTZS tubes and follow Jerold's approach -- the tubes work well for me. I originally tried developing 4x5 film in 8x10 trays and scratched the heck out of them.

Someone mentioned a "3/4 snorkel jacket", but I'd recommend a snorkel - like you use for diving - wear it under the dark cloth so you can breathe without fogging up your ground glass. It adds to...

BTW, B&H has the Epson 700 & 750 on sale with $150 instant savings through January 9.

Thanks for the review. I recently ordered a V700 and the BetterScanning mounting system, so am looking forward to using both once I get them.

Badger Graphic carries the Toho FC-45X, so you might want to contact them?

https://www.badgergraphic.com/store/cart.php?m=product_list&c=24

Elsewhere the OP said that they have 4GB RAM, but only 3GB RAM is useable because of 32-bit Windows XP. So they'd have to upgrade to a 64-bit OS to use the full 4GB.

Just wondering, but would...

I don't have a digital scanner yet (maybe one day soon), but I'm really impressed with the discussion in this thread.

Ben is the new Galileo -- keep going man -- I think I'm understanding. :)

I live in New Mexico now, but I first learned B&W Darkroom at Richland Community College in Dallas. They have very nice facilities; I forget how many enlargers (maybe 15 or more).

From their...

doh.... the day I saw this thread (and watched the movie online) was the same day that I received the DVD of this movie from NetFlix (I had added it to my queue and forgotten about it).

I recently...

I found the talk about navigation, GPS, topo maps interesting.

I live in Southern New Mexico and frequently hike the White Mountain Wilderness (Lincoln National Forest); in fact, I was out on a...

Good stuff! So many ways to skin a cat (figuratively speaking).

I have a Maxwell screen (with gridlines) and am trying to understand the above. :)

What exactly does "inner surface of the gg" mean? Is it the outermost fresnal surface that faces towards the...

I didn't encounter your problem with my Toho, but I did partially strip out one screw while I was affixing the Maxwell screen -- that taught me to be much more careful and not overtighten as I...

I've only used ST20 once, about 6 months ago, on four 11x14 fiber prints and didn't have the problem you mentioned.

BTW, not having read the ST20 instructions, I don't know how well the mixed...

Truly fascinating...



And then the legalize clincher...



Like Mark, I have never met Ryan nor have I ever had any dealings with
him.&nbsp; I think I'll keep it that way.

Thanks again for the additional responses.



Yes, the text quoted from the APUG post didn't refer to eliminating dry-down
effect.&nbsp; But there are other posts on this topic which do...

I appreciate all of the responses - they are very helpful.



I hope someone who uses this method regularly will reply; it seems that the
majority of responders above don't use this method,...

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I enlarge 4x5 B&W negatives to 8x10 and 11x14 on RC paper. I'm planning to try Fiber paper for the first time; am planning to buy a 25-sheet pack of Bergger VC-NB Glossy and also...

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I own a Toho and like it, though it is the first LF camera I've owned.&nbsp;
I've rented a Linhof once before, but that's the end of my experience with other
LF cameras.

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Final follow-up from me:



Here is the description for each pin:

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<li>Pin 1 = Red = Lamp</li>

Thanks for all the responses.



I wanted to follow-up with some new information in case someone else runs
into this problem:



This morning I sent a detailed email with pictures to the...

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To those who own the Saunders/LPL enlarger -- and -- to the great electrical
engineers of the world who happen to be photographers.



I own a Saunders/LPL 4500II 4x5 enlarger from...