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I use a Shen Hao TFC45 non-folding camera and love it. It's harder to find and gets overlooked. Not as versitile but just wanted to let you know it's out there. It's good to have options.

Appreciate it.

Thanks,

Rob

I'm picking-up an Omega D2 this upcoming week and am going to be building a stand for it. Can someone please tell me what size their baseboard is? I might just screw the enlarger to the stand but the...

Thanks Louie. Sounds like that should work well for me. I've already been reading on the many ways to try to get 'em to lay flat...

John, if I could find one at that price I'd have one already!...

Neil,

I've read all three, but now that I'm really considering going this direction I believe they would make more sense. I've also read (and watched) Fred Picker's and Bruce Barlow's stuff and...

Thanks again all. I just finished writing on my blog - venting a little on what's been going through my head as of late on this issue. Read it if you'd like: robertglieden.blogspot dot com.

Thanks Nate. The frosted glass seems like a quick affordable way to get started (without the cold light head) and I will probably end up trying this once I get an enlarger. I imagine I can find it...

Bob,

Wonderful to hear from you! I have a really good ventilated space at the ready. I'll keep an eye out for that head as well.

Hope all is well,

Rob

It sounds like my worries about selenium are incorrect. I had just been told that the stuff was pretty nasty and therefore had written it off. I will definitely look into it more. Thank you for the...

Wow, tremendous responses. Thanks all.

I've only scanned my negatives but am really considering adding an enlarger to my darkroom. This brings up a few questions...

First, I don't want to use selenium. Is it widely accepted that for...

I found this paper to be finicky with my 3800 as well. I had to try lots of different settings with the platen gap and paper thickness to make it work. With that and the surface texture I didn't care...

I too have my voice recorded. I find it helps keep agitations consistent as well.
All the best,

Rob

Rolls would solve the problem - it can't curl at the end like a sheet. No worries all; if I was really concerned I'd go and buy a humidifier (I probably should for my own sake anyway) and I trust...

Brian,

Thank you for that idea. I've always and only used the manual rear sheet feed. If I get some more of this paper in the future I will certainly try the front.

Thanks,

Rob

I have only tried Hahnemuhle Photo Rag (didn't like the texture or softness of detail in texture like grasses) Epson's Ultrasmooth (only comes in big sheets and is expensive) and now the Harman. I've...

Thanks for the reply. That's a good idea as well. I have spoke with Ilford and they were fairly sure it was because I have low relative humidity in my home - which I do. Dry skin and static...

Head alignment complete and ran a sheet of Harman through and the edge is crisp, defined, sharp. I only changed one setting: Premium Glossy Photo paper for the Harman to Premium Semigloss for the...

Peter,

That should have worked but unfortunately did not. I thought for sure that would have solved it but I still get a gross edge. I'm down to one sheet left but can always get more locally...

Don,

I bought a 10 pack of 8.5 x 11 sheets just to try it out. I'm down to 3 sheets left... I'm almost positive a smaller image printed on the page will not have this problem as it's always the...

I've finally settled on this paper as like its aesthetics and price tag to match. However, I'm having much difficulty printing with it. Something is not right with the last pass of the print head. On...

I use Hostgator - Simple enough for my basic site. I found them through this forum when I was looking. I have had good luck with Dreamhost as well. Hostgator just seemed easier to understand for my...

I use plastic food storage containers for trays. When I lived at my mom and dads after college I set-up a folding table in a closet under the stairway and used that. I hung a black blanket from the...

Look at the can of worms I opened up! In all seriousness, however, this is really good to know. I've benefitted from hearing this and I'm sure others are as well.

Thanks again,

Rob
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Lenny,

I've looked at those inks before and have looked into them further upon your mention. I would need to sell a lot of prints before I could pull the plug on that system. They are tempting...

Thanks all. I ran more glossy fb al through yesterday with some new images and well, they looked really good. If it ain't broke don't fix it... That said, I will try Moab for sure and look into Red...

Thanks Ben, will look into the Moab as well.
Keep em coming...
Thanks,
Rob
www.robertglieden.com

Good to know, thanks for the link. I was on their site but didn't come across that page.
Thanks,

Rob
www.robertglieden.com

I've been using Harman's Glossy FB and like it very much. However, I've learned I miss the look of a matt print. I've used Epson Ultrasmooth and have been pleased for the most part but I would like...

I have the shen hao tfc45 and use the generic shen hao lensboards. Be sure to check for light leaks with this combo - especially on the bottom of the lensboard where the triangle is notched out. I...

All good things Merg. Enjoyed reading your bio and viewing your work.

Rob

Upon further inspection with a flashlight in the dark, I noticed a tiny spot on the bottom of my Technika lens board where light was coming in. I also noticed a bit of play where the lensboard could...

Thanks again, I'm leaning towards uneven development. Camera is new and painted black inside and looks pretty good. Maybe 4 sheets in the tray instead of 6 will make this go away. Glad to hear the...

Very well. I will try this.

Thank you,

Rob

This is the second time now where I've noticed this spot in the center of the negative. I'm wondering if I have a bad holder? It seems weird that the mark happens in the middle of the negative - not...

Here's my Shen Hao TFC45 in action yesterday (iphone photos).

I use an Epson CX4400 I got new for $25 on sale. I use it to print receipts, business cards and misc. office stuff. It only has 2 cartridges and I use the black 95% of the time. It costs about $13 to...

I got an email from Adorama saying the V700 is on sale for $399. Just thought I'd give a heads-up if you're looking for one...

Rob

Much appreciated.
Thanks,
Rob

I picked-up this lens used and need a cap for the rear element. Anyone know the size of the rear element?

Thanks,

Rob