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I was in Death Valley quite a few years ago. I had a wonderful time. I stayed at Furnace Creek Ranch. The have a naturally spring fed swimming pool which was wonderful. Don't go anywhere without...

I cannot compare pyro formulae for ease of use. I've only used PMK. It's fairly easy to use and gives very nice results. You have to use rubber gloves to protect yourself, which I find a bit of a...

How are California photographers dealing with the water shortage? In particular, I have customarily given my completed prints a five minute hypoclear bath and then placed them in the print washer...

Dear rpa,

I was very interested to see your photo of the lantern. We used to use the cooking pot to the right when my brothers and I were Swiss boy scouts. We called it a gamella. I haven't...

I just purchased a used Leonardo 4x5 pinhole camera with a 6" body. I haven't tried it yet.

Does anyone know the f stop for the pinhole so that I can get correct exposures?

Thank you in...

I shoot all of my film, including TMax 100 as rated by the manufacturer. I develop in x-tol according to manufacturer's instructions and get great results.

David Michael Bigeleisen

Contact the chemistry or physics department at your local university. I am informed that the scientists at Brandeis, M.I.T., and Harvard know a few things about spectroscopy.

David Michael...

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It depends on how large you are going to print, and how large your darkroom is. In most cases, the larger the sink, the better. You will want to have room for at least four trays of the...

I had similar problems in developing 8x10. The film was loaded in portrait mode, and I had similar lines along each long side. I began pre-soaking the film with a little agitation. The problem...

Thank you to all of you for your help.

David Michael Bigeleisen

I have a Beseler Dichro 45s head which I use to print black and white. I have the 4x5 mixing chamber. Sometimes I print 35mm and medium format with this head. The exposure times are quite long...

I have been having trouble using the new format.

1. When i search the forum of image sharing, and click on a thumbnail image, a notice pops up on my screen that says that I need to log in. I...

My speed graphic camera has an optar lens in a Wollensak shutter. I would like to start shooting with flash bulbs. The shutter has a position for "M" synch in red, and one in black. What's the...

Dear Dan:

What development technique are you using? I had similar results when using vertical film racks with 8x10 film. I began pre-soaking, and using more agitation, and found better results. ...

I think that Peter Fairfield of Gamma Photo in San Francisco can take care of you very nicely.

David Michael Bigeleisen

Dear Martin:

My guess is that your film holders are not seating correctly in the back of the camera. They should feel nice and secure before you remove the slide. Give this a try and see how you...

Has anyone tried LPD paper developer? The can in which the powder comes suggests different results based on different dilutions. How does this work as a practical matter? How do your results with...

Dear Gandolfi:

The solarized nude is just wonderful. Can you post some technical information on how you processed the film and added exposure while developing?

Thank you very much.

David...

Has anyone had experience placing an Ilford 400HL head on a Beseler MXT enlarger? Can this be made to work successfully? If so, how?

David Michael Bigeleisen

I have a Besseler 4x5 MXT with a dichro head. I use it to print black and white. It has worked fine for quite a while. In the recent past, I have focused my image on the easel with a piece of...

I have been using Ilford Bromophen for quite a few years. A few days ago, I did a test in my darkroom with Bromophen and Dektol mixed and used exactly according to manufacturers' directions. ...

I have been using Ilford Bromophen for quite a while. I found it to be a bit more contrasty than zone vi. You might want to give it a try. I think I may have a few packages of zone vi developer...

There are lots of thIngs to do and see. There is an abandoned stainless steel tomato paste plant in Woodland, the old Chinese town in Locke, the Rio Vista cafe with hundreds of stuffed game...

I have a zone vi junior tripod. It came with a bogen 3047 head. So far, so good. I have taken some good photos with my speed graphic with this setup. But the hexagonal platform is a bit small...

I have been printing black and white on variable contrast paper with a Beseler MXT and a dicro head. Lately, the contrast seems to be quite flat. Could it be that the filters are faded? Or...

I just purchased a Bausch & Lomb 1c Tessar from a member of this forum. It is an f4.5 and is described to have a focal length of 8 1/4 inches. Does anyone know whether this lens will cover 8x10?
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Who can tell me about his Bausch & Lomb lens? The main barrel is about 4 7/8 inches long. It is chrome plated. The main barrel fits inside a slightly larger black barrel and the main barrel moves...

I have never had any problems with x-tol. It is remarkably consistent. It gives a fine grain and a sharp image. I use it in small tanks and in large tanks with the film in hangers. Just be fairly...

How are you developing efke infrared? Is anyone using x-tol or pmk?

I have a supply of 22b flash bulbs and an anniversary speed graphic. What f stop and shutter speed should I use with tri-x 400 at ten feet? Should I use the M setting on my lens? I will appreciate...

Most people who visit this forum try to have images as sharp and finely grained as possible.

I have a I want to photograph a fish with prominent scales on tabletop. I would like the final print...

I came across the same thing. I also had a whole box with scratches in the emulsion, all in the same place. Has anyone had that problem.

David

Has anyone had any experience developing ilford ortho+ in x-tol? I will appreciateyour thoughts. David

I have just received a miniature crown graphic camera as a gift. It takes 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 sheet film. Does anyone know if this film is available anywhere? Does anyone know anything about the history...

I just purchased two packard shutters, and I am preparing to mount them to lensboards. Each shutter has a wire attached to the top of it to be used for flash sync. I would like to drill a small...

I just found two boxes of Ansco Superpan Press film, and one of Kodak Super Panchro-Press, type B. All are 4x5, of course. The label on the Ansco film says that it is rated at asa 125. Does anyone...

Luminos used to manufacture a photographic paper with a silver finish, as well as one with a charcoal texture. Does anyone know if these papers are still available, and if so, where? If not...

I am beginnig to shoot 8x10 film, and I am considering purchasing a Durst 184 enlarger. I currently use a Beseler 45MXT for everything from 35mm through 4x5. Ideally, I would like to print 35mm,...

Dear Scott:

I,too have a beseler 45mxt. I am now starting to shoot 8x10, and am thinking of adapting my Beseler. What sort of adapter did you use, and what has been your experience? David...

Dear Gary,

I am considering buying a similar enlarger. Is yours still available? If not, I am curious to know how much you sold it for.

David