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    Kodak to Drop More Film Lines

    I received a call from a close friend who works for Kodak. It seems that more cuts in film are coming. Basically, he has told me that in B&W only Tri-X and possibly TMX will be Kodaks last two...
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    Signing Epson PL Paper

    Why would you sign an inkjet print?
    It is NOT handmade.
    It is.......afterall, just an inkjet print.
  3. Durst vs Saunders Black & White Variable Contrast

    Several years ago I have owned the LPL. After many months of frustration with severe light leaks, I sold it and purchased a Durst L1200 Multigraph. Anyone who says that the LPL is anywhere close to...
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    Let's Cut the Bokeh...

    I think the literal translation of boke is "blur".
    This whole subject is boring.
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    4x5 enlarger

    Forget the rest and buy a Durst L1200. You will be hard pressed to find anything better. Recently I saw one for sale on Photo.net for $2k including 2 Schneider lenses, a 20x24 easel, a Peak grain ...
  6. Sheet film packets and airport metal detectors

    The metal dectectors are now very sensitive and the gate security agents use metal detecting wands to check your clothing and body. The metal clips on the T-Max packets will most certainly set off...
  7. Sheet film packets and airport metal detectors

    I just returned from a 10 day trip across the US. I carried 10 boxes of Kodak T-Max Ready Loads through 4 airline security check points. The film was placed into the carry on x-ray machines and 4...
  8. Did anyone see the editor's statement in B&W

    JB Your are full of s__t!

    Get a life Man....

    Bill
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    Arca-Swiss F-line Field 4x5

    Tom,

    I do the exact typr of shooting that you do. And for that reason I own two cameras. I have a lightweight field camera and I also own an Arca Swiss F-Line Metric. My front standard is 6x9...
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    Yellow or orange filter for 72XL

    John,

    One of the most common mistakes when using contrast filters is "over filtering." This results in a print appearing harsh and artificial. It's better to use minimal or no filtration than...
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    Filter cases-What do you recommend

    Scott,

    I use two Lee filter pouches. These wallets zipper closed and have individual velvet sleeves to delicately hold 4x4 and 4x6 filters. The best I have seen.

    Bill
  12. Photographer's websites. Please contribute links to those you like the best

    For anyone that has not visisted David Kennedy's website, please make a visit today. It has some of the finest platinum images I have seen.

    http://www.davidmichaelkennedy.com

    Bill
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    FX of Photographic Chemicals on Health?

    I have been processing film in the dark for over 40 years.

    My skin is dry, my hair has fallen out, my joints hurt, I have arthritis, my wife says I need viagra, my dentist says my breath stinks,...
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    Did anyone get the Arca Swiss C1 Cube?

    What is an Arca Swiss C1? Pictures? Website?
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    Problems w/ Super Symmar 80XL

    Guys,

    I have been using the S. Super Symmar 80 XL for about a year and the S. Super Symmar 110 for almost 2 years. Performance has been excellent. sharpness superb, and my images IMHO are...
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    Epson Printers for Photographic Printing

    Howard,

    Before you publicly correct folks you really need to think about what you are saying. If you were to print out a 21 step tablet with Paul Roarks curves on diiferent paper types and...
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    Epson Printers for Photographic Printing

    I agree fully. Buy the 7000 now. They are being discounted and produce incedible images. You can also but the Piezography BW24Pro RIP from Cone and use the MIS Full Spectrum inks which are 1/5 the ...
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    Traditional Darkroom, A Dying Art?

    There is only one truth here. DIGITAL OR NOTHING!
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    Important news - Denver Post 8/21/01

    I will be pleased to pay my share in access fees to help maintain these lands. This is a no win discussion, one that personal and emotional impications.

    I buy a Golden Eagle yearly pass to...
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    Lens Index Screw?

    I called Schneider. They said that the little screws are provided as a convenience item and is there if needed. They said not to worry, additional screws are always available upon request.

    Bill
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    Lens Index Screw?

    Thanks for the info. I just removed the screw and the lens now mounts easily and snugly.

    Thanks, Bill
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    Lens Index Screw?

    I don't know if this has ever been asked, so here goes.

    I just received a new Schneider lens. There is a small screw that sticks out fro m the silver ring that sits against the lensboard. This...
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    Electronic Flash - What to Get

    Neil,

    You question is a very good one. However, if the only time you have used electronic flash is on your 35mm camera you have a bit of reading, learning and experience to gain.

    I would...
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    Lighting -- What am I doing wrong?

    You say you are shooting 4x5.

    Your meter is probably correct, but I wonder if you have made an adjustment for the bellows factor, or if you are filtering have you included a filter factor.

    I...
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    Mounting 4x5 Negs for scanning

    BTW, Ultra Base is only useful for up to 1:3 or slightly larger enlargement rates. Higher and the anti-newton coating begins to show in the scan.
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    Mounting 4x5 Negs for scanning

    For some reason my email account is all buggered up. I called AOL and they are working on it.

    In any event you use WATER w/ wetting agent? YOu soak the film? Why? this will soften the...
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    Mounting 4x5 Negs for scanning

    Recently I got the chance to use a drum scanner. I have had a huge problem mount ing 4x5 T-Max 100 negatives. I have tried Kami fluid as well as mounting gel. Wi th Kami I wind up with areas near the...
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    Eee Gads! My new enlarger leaks light...

    Welcome to the wonderful world of Saunders.

    No it is NOT alright to have light leaking from the enlarger. Get yourself some black velvet cloth and tape it to the enlarger creating "curtains"...
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    Ebony Camera - A great decision!

    Am I still happy with the camera after all this time?

    YES, yes, yes, yes, yes.........absolutely!
  30. Favorite Fiber Based paper for big prints (30X40 and up)

    It seems like pure strokery in this day and age to want to wet process mural sized prints. Heck, with an Epson 9500 you can print 44"x50' and still have clean hands and clothes.

    -Bill
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    What is a good enlarger for 4x5 B&W

    The Durst L1200 Multigraph is perhaps one of the finest 4x5 enlargers available. It is pricey, but includes the timer, filter control unit, and is built like a tank. It comes factory alighned, but...
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    Suggestions for turning a profit

    Dave,

    I will give you the same advice I recetly gave to my son. Study hard, get good grades, go to Law School, (don't practice if you want) but then you can do anything that you want. IF...
  33. Which is the most beautiful camera in your opinion?

    Every Ebony camera is a piece of art in it's own right. They are all magnificent.
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    FIXING with safe light.

    Martin,

    I process almost all of my films in PMK Pyro. Pyro desensitizes the film and I can usually turn on a viewing light within seconds. From time to time, I have also checked the film...
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    Dry mounting

    Another great reference is Ansul Adams book "The Print". It outlines the information you are seeking. These techniques have worked well for me for many years.

    Happy Holidays Bill
  36. Which is the most beautiful camera in your opinion?

    For those who have never seen an Ebony in person, they are NOT black. They are a blen of dark grained ebony wood which glows with rich hues in the sunlight. Far and away, more beautiful than any...
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    Affordable Digital LF - How long

    Got to play with a Nikon D1 this past week. Incredible camera! My buddy carries 6-230 mb compact flash cards in his vest instead of film!

    I was wondering if anyone has any idea how long until we...
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    Zone VI VC 8x10 enlarger

    I used the Zone VI 5x7 for almost a year. I found it to be a fairly good enlarger. My only complaint was that it would go out of alignment almost monthly. I used a laser alignment device, would get...
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    Ebony Camera - A great decision!

    Now look at what I started.
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    Ebony Camera - A great decision!

    After 2 months of agonizing over my decision to purchase a new 4x5, I made a ver y impulsive decision. One afternoon, I was driving in the car and said "the heck with it" I picked up my cell phone...
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