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Thanks for the replies. I asked about the modified dark slides because I am looking to shoot a dyptic with the same image exposed as a panorama on the same sheet of film, so I will have to fiddle...

I love reading the critiques on this site of different images, so I though I would ask for one of my own. I took this shot with my Crown Graphic with a 135mm lens. I can't tell if I like it because...

I have seen some interesting shots taken of the Brooklyn bridge with a 4x5 that were panoramic. The photographer mentioned that he used half the film (2x5) for each shot. How does this work? Do you...

It has been a really gratifying experience s far and I am hooked. I think my favorite is the second picture because i really like the icy/surreal mood that it creates.
To be honest though, when...

I'm not sure about the development on the second photo (like I said, I'm pretty new to this and it shows:o ). What did you see that made you ask that? I used a jobo drum developer and scanned the...

I am very new to large format photography and I have no one around to give me any feedback. These are the first two shots I ever took with my crown graphic (Last week) and I would love some...

Sorry, I am using arista vc glossy paper to enlarge b & w negatives (arista iso 100) on a color enlarger(I think. It has the three (c,y,m) filters so I assume that means color. ) to be honest, I...

I have been shooting 4x5 for a few months and getting some good negatives recently. I have started trying to make some good enlargements and failing miserably. Can someone explain why a negative I...

I have been shooting large format for a short while and reading everything I can about it when I am not taking pictures. There is a lot of talk about depth of field being shorter in 4x5 vs. smaller...

I am brand new to 4x5 photo and I am looking to buy some B&W film. I have noticed a large difference in price between name brands (kodak, etc.) and some other brands I have never heard of (foma,...

I just got a Crown Graphic with no film holders. I have been looking to find some on ebay and other sites and I found a wide variety of brands that say they are compatible with the crown graphic. ...

I am brand new to large format and I have a Wollensak 135mm optar lens without a shutter release cable. Is there a certain type (thread pattern, size, etc.) that I need for this particular lens? I...

I just checked it out from the library here and you sure are right! I can't wait to start applying some of the things he talked about.

Hello everyone! I am brand new to this forum and even newer to the world of large format photography. I am reading everything I can get my hands on and I can't wait for my crown graphic to arrive. ...

Thanks for all the input. I really appreciate the advice. I have a few options to look into.

I have been reading about large format for months now and finally made the decision to give it a try. My problem is that I have no dark room experience and I will have a pretty tough time finding a...