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  1. Re: How much should it cost for a lab to develop a 4x5 sheet?

    In Perth, Western Australia, I pay $13.00 per 4x5 sheet for E6. :(
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    Re: Confused with HP Z3100ps Print Driver

    For width greater than height you have to print in landscape - just reverse the dimensions in the paper setttings and use it landscape.
    HTH,
    Richard.
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    Re: XTOL + Pre-Soak: What gives?

    I use a jobo drum on a roller, and I always pre-soak. :)
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    Re: What did you compose at Water’s Edge?

    Here's another from Western Australia. Rocks on Shelley Beach - again near Walpole.
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    Re: What did you compose at Water’s Edge?

    Thanks for the comments everyone. Much appreciated.
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    Re: What did you compose at Water’s Edge?

    Shen Hao 4x5 - Walpole Inlet, Walpole, Western Australia.
  7. Re: Need Some Advice/Help re: Cokin Filter System

    Once I added a center filter to my 90mm (86mm thread) I changed to the Z-Pro range.
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    Re: Danger of using old strobes?

    I use three old flash units fairly regularly for extra fill. As far as I know, old strobes can be dangerous for three reasons.

    A) the general electrical condition of the unit - eg. frayed power...
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    Re: DIY drum rolling machine

    If I was making one from scratch I think I would try a drill speed controller with an old electric drill, plus a relay, such as the one mentioned, to reverse the direction.

    Coupling the drill to...
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    Re: DIY drum rolling machine

    Dirk,

    Yes, the RS device is this (although probably an older version)
    http://pk01.rs-online.com/mobile/search/searchBrowseAction.html?method=getProduct&R=0349917

    HTH,
    Richard.
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    Re: DIY drum rolling machine

    Here are a couple of more detailed shots.

    The motor/gearbox combination is made by Parvalux of England. The motor rotates at 1400 rpm and the gearbox brings it down to 42 rpm.

    It's set to...
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    Re: DIY drum rolling machine

    I was fortunate enough to find this unit 2nd hand some time ago. :)

    It's a home made drum roller and I use it for all my 120 and 4x5 developing. The timer-controller reverses the motor in a set...
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    Re: Ground GLASS manufacture/supplier

    Hi Albrecht,
    I got mine from a local lapidary supplier. I'm in WA so I won't include his address.
    If you get stuck I can post you some :)
    HTH,
    Richard.
  14. Re: Anyone use CinePaint ? (OSX in particular)

    I used to use Cinepaint (and Gimp) - up until about a 18 months ago - for all my photo processing.

    I can tell you that when I moved to Photoshop my productivity increased about 10 fold.
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    Re: Jobo 2509N - film sizes adjustable?

    Don,
    the 2509N holds up to six sheets of either 6x9, 9x12 or 4x5 film.
    HTH,
    Richard.
  16. Re: Some very basic questions about using an Epson V700 Photo please.

    Epson scan is fine for most work.
    I use Vuescan for colour negatives as a find it easier.
    You don't need (but may want) Silverfast SE for scanning.
    Photoshop elements will let you make local edits...
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    Re: Shen Hao 6x12 back with masks

    I have the first one - looks the same, though it may be the Shen Hao version (I bought it as such).
    The main issues I have are the light reflections already mentioned and also the lack of any sort...
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