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    Re: Are you shooting more than one format

    Stefan,
    I'm impressed by the folks who have posted earlier and who seem to be able to use such a wide range of formats effectively. For myself, however, I tried for a while to do 6x7 (Mamya RB) and...
  2. Thread: Dark cloth

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    Re: Dark cloth

    As others have said, "Welcome"!

    If this is your first LF and you have access to someone who is a bit handy with sewing, I'd suggest going to a sewing materials place and buy some black curtain...
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    Re: B&H unable to ship PQ Universal (again)

    Thanks for correcting my impression that was a UK site, Oren. Although, they are showing no 5 ltr. PQ in stock right now, it would be useful in the future.
    Best, Jim
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    Re: B&H unable to ship PQ Universal (again)

    Given the lock-downs in GB, I am not surprised that Ilford Harmon products are hard to find here. Based on a friend who lives in Southern England, things are getting tighter as the new Coronavirus...
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    Re: B&H unable to ship PQ Universal (again)

    I queried Henry Posner at B&H about this and he replied with an answer that makes sense:

    "Thanks for asking and I am sorry for your inconvenience. Ever since the ValuJet flight 592 tragedy the...
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    Re: B&H unable to ship PQ Universal (again)

    The product was shown to be "In Stock" and ready to be picked up at the store so that appears not to be the issue in this particular case.

    With things as they are w/ COVID, however, I'm not...
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    Re: B&H unable to ship PQ Universal (again)

    Was able to order 5 ltr. Hypam and could have ordered 5 ltr. Multigrade Dev. Just not PQ.
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    B&H unable to ship PQ Universal (again)

    Sorry if this has already been posted elsewhere but you can't search the forums for "B&H" (guessing it it the '&' which is the problem). Anyway...

    Tried to re-order 5 ltr. Ilford PQ Universal and...
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    Re: Darkroom Safe Light

    Hey Eric, I think you misunderstood what I said. To say it another way, if the light source's shortest wavelength output is greater than just under 600nm, it is safe per Harman Ilford specs.

    My...
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    Re: LED enlarger head design

    As the fellow who ran Modern Enlarger Lamps (an LED head primarily for Omega enlargers) found when he had to close, it is not an easy task to design & build a quality product for a small customer...
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    Re: LED enlarger head design

    A couple of years ago, I built an LED head for B&W that worked for me quite well based on a design Alan Ross shared with me. It's here:...
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    Re: Darkroom Safe Light

    Obviously, the safe light you use needs to depend on the paper you are using.
    I use Ilford Classic and Ilford Warmtone and the spec sheets show that anything with a lowest (shortest) wavelength of...
  13. Re: Seeking a newer 4x5 camera for mostly landscape

    By the way, Michael. I just noticed a thread which you might have already seen https://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?160757-Metal-vs-Wood-cameras-advantages-disadvantages...
  14. Re: Seeking a newer 4x5 camera for mostly landscape

    Hi Michael,
    You did not give a reason for limiting your question (originally) to only Lindhof. It would help us all to give better recommendations if you could give a little more information as to...
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    Re: Advice on 4x5 compatible 5x7 field camera

    Take a look at the Chamonix 45H-1. While it has some limitations, it can be a 4x5; a 5x7;a 4x10; or a 6x17.

    It is well made and light for its capabilities. Also fairly affordable.

    +1 on the...
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    Re: DIY Borosilicate Focusing Screens

    Yes. As you could see, the glass from the vendor was not rectangular. In cutting out the screens, I had a couple odd size pieces left over and used one.

    As boro is harder than regular glass, I...
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    Re: DIY Borosilicate Focusing Screens

    In case there are a few who don’t know of the advantages of borosilicate:
    1. It makes for a brighter screen as it transmits more light than standard glass
    2. It is harder so will not break as...
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    DIY Borosilicate Focusing Screens

    This is not so much of a step-by-step ‘how to’ as a recount of information and material sources I used to allow me to grind focusing screens for my newly purchased 4”x5” Chamonix 45H-1 and the...
  19. Re: An imagined LED enlarger light source for 4x5 -- NEW INFO FOR TECHNICIANS

    Drew,
    I agree those would be helpful. But my D5 compatible head, which I built using much of the designs that Alan shared with me (link in my previous post), I used only wood and Masonite (along...
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    Re: Ordering Maxwell screens

    I do not have a Maxwell so maybe I am off base here but...
    It always amuses and frustrates me when people complain about an outstanding ‘artist’ not responding as they think he ‘should’. The Pope...
  21. Re: An imagined LED enlarger light source for 4x5 -- NEW INFO FOR TECHNICIANS

    Hope I’m not too late to the party but..
    It sounds like this should be straight forward but it is not. A fellow ( modern enlarger led heads ) was trying to make a go of something similar to what you...
  22. Re: DIY Lens Board for Zone VI, type II 5x7 enlarger

    Final product painted flat black next to original Zone VI board. Ready to mount lens and put on enlarger.

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  23. DIY Lens Board for Zone VI, type II 5x7 enlarger

    I recently moved to 5x7 after I got a Zone VI, Type II 5x7 enlarger (with the help of my friend Tom). But, it only came with 2 lens boards. Since I have negatives in 35mm, 6x7, 4x5 and, now 5x7; and...
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    Re: Is Steve Hopf still active?

    Hope he's well and off on some personal adventure. Or retired on some tropical island without the internet on the profits from all of those focusing screens we all bought from him over the years. :)...
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    Re: Is Steve Hopf still active?

    Make LF Great Again - Dump the Fresnels!

    A just kidding but having low resistance to avoiding comments on such an easy mark, Jim
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    Re: Is Steve Hopf still active?

    So, that's why they make the whitening type of toothpaste?

    With apologies, Jim
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    Re: Is Steve Hopf still active?

    Drew,
    Too bad we don't have a medieval scholar like Saint Thomas Aquinas or a more recent St. Ansel Adams around to ask. I'm sure the posited answers would be fascinating! - and the discussion...
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    Re: Is Steve Hopf still active?

    Hey Drew,
    Any idea of about when and in what forum? I did a search of "Camera & Accessories" but didn't come up with anything.
    Best, Jim
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    Re: Is Steve Hopf still active?

    Bob,
    I know you believe that fresnels are the best thing since sliced bread and you are trying to be helpful to a poor schmuck who simply will not see the light (pun intended).

    I don't know how...
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    Re: Is Steve Hopf still active?

    Guys,
    I wasn't trying to start an argument as to how many angels can dance on the head of a pin. I was just trying to find Steve.

    Bob, you have made it abundantly clear that you like fresnels....
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    Re: Is Steve Hopf still active?

    Bob,
    As I should have said more specifically, I have trouble getting sharp focus and the fresnel lines distract. I know that many others don't have this problem, I'm happy for them, but I do. Drew...
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    Re: Is Steve Hopf still active?

    Keith,
    I think the Chamonix 5x7 has a beautiful screen too, but it is just gg and not fresnel (at least the 5x7 back which came with my 45H-1 wasn't). There was a fresnel on the 45H-1 4x5 back, and...
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    Re: Is Steve Hopf still active?

    On fresnel's...
    I understand that they work for some folks but I have had several and none have worked for me. I must admit that I've never had a Maxwell but, given the price, I've never felt I...
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    Re: Is Steve Hopf still active?

    Rory,
    Thanks for the reply. I had already found this email address and used it with a message on 2/2 but still had heard no reply. Also, I had not seen a reference on a recent purchase from him....
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    Is Steve Hopf still active?

    Hi All,
    Have a borosilicate gg Steve made for my Ebony 4x5 - it's the bee's knees and now I'm spoiled. Recently I bought a 5x7 Chamonix that I'd like one for. Have been trying to contact him but not...
  36. Re: An inexpensive LED enlarger head alternative

    Drew, Just for clarity, I only print B&W. With no experience in color, I was not suggesting it would work there even with the improvements in LED technology. Above my pay grade.
    Best, Jim
  37. Re: An inexpensive LED enlarger head alternative

    Yes, When I was buying LED strips for my enlarger head project (https://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?139056-LED-Diffusion-Lighthead-for-Omega-D5), which I'm still happily...
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    Re: Another UV Light Box (16x20)

    I guess I had the wrong understanding about the sun vs box re: speed. But, frankly, the factors you just mentioned would have had me go to the box anyway. Not to mention the fact I can print in the...
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    Re: Another UV Light Box (16x20)

    Drew,
    I had seen builds using BL as well as BLB. I had not remembered hearing/reading that one was better by any substantive amount. I think I said that my decision was based on finding a deal on...
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    Re: Another UV Light Box (16x20)

    Hi Drew, Sorry for the delay but was 'out of the evil influence of the internet' last week.

    In answer to your questions:

    1. 'No' on Albumen, but from what I've read, I believe that Robert is...
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