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Chistopher, since you already have the Arca compendium, look for the accessory filter holder. It slides into the back of the compendium (there is a slot around 2 edges of the rear compendium if you...

Metrolux II with probe for enlarging, Gralab 900 for development timing - great for E6 processing.

I used to remove black spots from my prints (silver gelatine) by making a mixture of potassium permanganate (purple crystals) with vinegar. The exact concentration doesn't seem to matter). This is...

The 6x9 viewer slides over the ground glass frame (there is a lip around the frame). If this isn't clear I can post a photo.

Make sure your buddy shoots for carbon prints with an ULF camera while you shoot with a 4x5 for silver gelatine prints - no conflicts even if you do use the same tripod holes.

Calamari, try Beau photo (6th and Granville) or Leo's downtown on Granville for LF stuff. Mostly used stuff is available at these locations but it will get you started. Next trip will probably be a...

Since calamari aren't fish, then something smells mollusc-y? Welcome to the forum, and where about in Vancouver are you located?. I'm in Vancouver (Fairview area) and get together with Andy for photo...

So, it's a medium format camera??

Tankthinks, where about in the Lower Mainland are you? We can set you up with a view camera some weekend, so let us know when you're available.

Frank, I see you have the roller blinds on your compendium. Is that useful or just more of a pain?

Andy, your description of me almost gave me a heart attack (inside joke). I'm with Frank on this one. The BlackJacket is great but does take a bit of setup time (I had the one with the dark slide...

The only time I tried it I managed to get water between my ground glass and fresnel screen, despite trying to protect the camera. Makes focussing a challenge.

I remember an article by Fred Picker in which he discusses how to cut branches and shrubs with the cut facing away from the camera (otherwise you'd have to retouch all the white spots you just...

Here's a test of filter factors and meters I posted a while ago. I think it gives an idea of how variable reading exposures through filters can be.
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Rattlesnake Hill, Ashcroft BC

My contribution from the get together at the powerhouse/museum. First, big green set of pipes to direct the water over the turbines (8x10 TMY2), second, detail from a hatch (8x10 TMY2) and third, a...

Kurtdriver - I'l bring a 4x5 (I'm using 8x10), a tripod and a few lenses. Is your friend set up with film and holders? (I smell Rocko burgers in my near future).

I can bring a spare 4x5, tripod etc. if anybody needs one. If you just want to try large format, you're welcome to join us.

If you can get hold of a Hasselblad Polarizing filter labelled 93 mm (a wide angle design with 86 mm threads used for the 40 mm and 250 mm lenses) it will attach directly to the 80xl centre filter....

The iteration of this probe for any camera is the Sinar Booster 1. It has a lightweight cassette that takes the position of the film holder, into which the probe is inserted. These things are best...

I had a different problem with the same cause. I couldn't seem to make a sharp print despite focusing aids, enlarger alignments, etc. Looking at my prints they were fuzzy up close - until I took off...

I'm using a 150XL with the centre filter and gels on the back of the lens. I cut a small square of black foam core and used an Olfa circle cutter ($5 - $10) to cut out a circle the same diameter as...

Here's a picture of the filter holder partially inserted into the compendium shade. The filter holder came with my shade (used). I find it useful as I can swing the compendium up and remove the...

Darren, are you using the filter insert for the Arca hood? it takes 4" filters in an open slot (so no filter height restriction). This then slides into the back or front of the hood and the filter...

From "Karsh A Fifty Year Retrospective" University of Toronto Press - "Mr. Ignas Gabalis, my printer, in 1983 marks his thirtieth year with me" (pg23). Looks like Karsh didn't print himself. Credit...

There was an article a number of years ago in Camera and Darkroom (I believe) on modifying a spot meter for IR. You have to open the meter, remove the IR filter (it's cyan in colour) to improve IR...

Alex, maybe after I develop those negatives (thanks for the reminder, Andy), Andy and I might cross Howe Sound to visit (with our 8x10s of course)

Alex, did you have a studio in Vancouver (41rst and Cambie)?

Andy, looking forward to reading your article. I thought your Kallitype print samples looked great. Are you planning to palladium/platinum tone any of them?

Tailored to which B+W film?

Trying to come to terms with regard to what exposure to use when using filters, I assembled 4 meters, some filters and several film types. Each of these represents a variable to be tested.

This...

Andy - The City hall shot looks like it was taken with your 360 f 3.6. I like the IR effect on the first shot.

Since Andy, Deniz, nor Steve haven't put anything up yet, here are 3 photos from the show. Excuse the bad scans, since I'm still new to scanning. Better yet, drop by the New West Arts Council Gallery...

Swiss/French camera with Swedish companion camera.

Luca

I normally fill the 3005 with water and then load the film when doing more than 1 run. The biggest danger is not from the wet tank, but from water droplets landing on the film from the lid....

Thanks Doug. Still looking forward to the V750 adjustable holder. Any updates?

John

Dear large format scanning mavens,

After playing with the Epson scanning software, I've tried using the Silverfast AI software that came bundled with the V750. The Epson has an option for setting...

I think you mean sodium sulfite.

Henry

If you have a small flat stick (like a popsicle stick) you can insert it between the lens and the release lever to release the Linhof board. Also make sure the lens is rotated so that the...

Thanks Sandy. I'll give that a try.
John