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Thanks LG, that's pretty much the conclusion I've come to, I'll give Shellite a go (Australian name for naptha) but I'd be interested to hear what you clean up with afterwards. I'm using the...

Hi all, has anyone found a good supplier for scanner wet mounting fluid in Australia, that doesn't involve shipping the stuff in from OS? Not too fussed about brand, just don't want to pay hundreds...

Thanks for all the good ideas - I particularly like the suggestion about building it into a large cupboard to keep the filth at bay. I've got an option to put a sink into the new garage, so that's...

Hi all, I'm looking to set up my CPA processor in a section of the new garage.
Given I'm not setting up a darkroom (I scan rather than enlarge/print my LF negs), rather a wet area station where I...

Are you sure about those quantities? I don't use Xtol, I'm using ID11 1:1, with 50-60ml per sheet of 4x5 in an expert drum, and results are good. I'm using a 3006 which I know is a smaller drum than...

Yep, doing my best to keep the variables under control - external themometer used, distilled water, densitometer tested regularly against a known step wedge etc. As you say, if it works, great! I'm...

Had some unexpected results from film testing the other day, and just wondered if others had had similar experiences. I was testing 4x5 sheets of delta 100 in a 3006 expert drum with ID11 mixed 1:1....

Hi Bob, hoping you will be able to give me a year model for my master tech please. Serial number on the accessory shoe is #6491278. Many thanks in advance,

Dan, just reading an old post of yours here - do you still have any information or schematics available for the motor base/water bath you built? I'm planning to have a crack at building my own, as...

Ah, didn't think of doing it that way, just another example of why I should get a bit more serious about using curves properly :) Anyway, solves my issue perfectly, so thanks for reminding me of...

Just wondering what you guys do when scanning mono negs. I'm scanning mine in on the slide film setting, and inverting in PS as it seems to give better results than letting the scanner flip the...

Thanks so much for the helpful, clear answer, that makes sense the way you've described it.
Cheers,
Scott

Hi all, hopefullly a fairly easy question on scanning.
I want to get some 24" X 30" prints done from some B&W 4x5 negs. Printing on a Lambda, the lab wants files submitted at desired size (eg...

Oops, just checked that link to David's paper, and the page comes up but all the linked files are broken:confused: Anyone else know where to get a copy? Ta.

Thanks for the links Sandy,
Cheers,

Hi all, I'm looking for some technical information on how David Fokos deals with his images once they reach the computer. I understand he wrote a technical paper which was freely available about...

Thanks Erik, much apreciated, I'll give that a try.

Hi all,
Just hoping someone can provide some advice on how many stops of compensation you give to the Hitech 25a red or orange filters? They didn't come with any advice and can't find...

Thanks Bill.

Hi all, probably an easy one, but just wanted to confirm that the graflex graphic "22" and "23" 4x5 backs were compatible with a 4x5 master technika?
Ta.

Years ago I remember mucking around in the darkroom with different coloured papers (eg B&W paper but the actual paper base was coloured). I remember a blue-based one, but also an attractive silver. I...

Just bought two boxes of Acros 4x5 from Dirk. Cheap postage, arrived in around two weeks (as promised) to Australia. I'd highly recommend Dirk, friendly, professional service.

Hi all - there's a set of hoya filters for black and white (red, orange, yellow etc - the uncoated variety I think) going at a reasonable price here locally. Are the Hoyas a reasonable quality, or do...

Hi all, just bought a slim cir-pol B+W filter and took a couple of test shots with my 75mm Rodenstock lens. Instead of the sharp, reduced glare I was expecting, my shots look washed out and dull,...

Thanks all, confirms what I thought, so I've ordered some Acros from Dirk (pretty good postage rates to Australia where I am). I also sent an email to Badger and they are out of stock of the plain...

Hi all, just wondering what your thoughts are on B&W films for very long exposures. I've tried a few boxes of Delta 100 with shorter exposure times and have been very happy with the results so far. ...

Hi all - trying to use an old densitometer to read my delta 100 negs, and not sure which colour to use. It has a dial on the front with four colours, red, blue, green and yellow, but no 'visual'...

Hi all - reaching out for your collective wisdom once again, this time on a B + W 110 3.0 ND filter. My question is not so much about the filter (as I've pretty much decided this is the best option...

Ah, yes, I forgot about that internal focussing track on the 2000/3000 - sounds like a much more sensible design, given I (and I'm guessing many others) prefer GG focussing and don't even bother with...

Hi Wilbur - just out of interest, how do you get around the problem of keeping the the flat bed out of the image area while using the 65mm lens? I'm using a 75mm on a Master Tech on a recessed lens...

Thanks all, your pics and advice are a great help. Had a close look at things last night and without going into too much detail, found the previous owner had bent (I have no idea how!) the metal grip...

Thanks David, I'm using a 75/4.5 Grandagon too. I was finding when open flat, that i was almost having to move the standard back into the rail inside the camera (ie off the end of the drop bed rail)...

Hi all - hoping you'll be able to offer some advice to a relative newcomer trying to figure out best way to focus a 75mm lens on a master technika.
I'm having an issue with the drop bed getting in...