Probably the best place you could go for information would be Classic Enlargers. That guy has been using, servicing, and rebuilding Omega enlargers for decades, and is the most expert fellow I know...
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Probably the best place you could go for information would be Classic Enlargers. That guy has been using, servicing, and rebuilding Omega enlargers for decades, and is the most expert fellow I know...
Mark-- what I meant was that, though we (the LF enthusiasts) are quick to profer a demonstration of the better quality of our work (or at least the potential of better quality), the average consumer...
Lance Ulanoff, writer for PC Magazine, has posted an interesting op-ed piece on the PC Magazine website. Basically, he suggests that the average consumer doesn't care about image quality.
I have...
Regarding Epson printers clogging: I understand that Epson has a inkjet-head "parking" system that caps the heads when the printer is turned off. This is supposed to reduce/prevent clogging. ...
I'll check in...
I'm sure I'm not the only one who has done a fair bit of dealing on eBay, but here is my take:
As a bidder, if I get outbid on an item I knew was only worth $x.xx, then it's no skin off my back. ...
Interesting thoughts, but it brings to mind three technological marvels: MP3, JPEG, and MPEG. How do these compression systems work? From my understanding (which I freely acknowledge to be very...
I also use Portra for the weddings I do; however, I use the VC line exclusively. My line of thinking-- the aspects of weddings that are the most significant and noticable, such as the flowers, the...
You'd be surprised at the darkness of the 81b filter-- much darker than I would think of when I think of a UV-oriented filter. If you're looking for a protector-type filter, don't get it! If you're...
Steve-- funny you should say that; my Rolex (inherited from my father) has given me trouble for the last few years, including the (pardon the pun) chronic problem of losing approx. 1 minute per day. ...
If I may chime back in for a few thoughts...
Everyone's responses are, I think, what I expected. To follow up on what Neil Shields, and others, said, I guess I would sum up what I was trying to...
Let me say up-front that this is all speculation-- albeit educated speculation-- and not based on any solid facts, other than history and experience. I am not a prophet (nor the son of a...
My enlarger is extraordinarily bright, also-- so I end up using the smallest stops on the enlarger lens. If you are new (as you say you are) to this, you may not know that your enlarging lens has...
I've noticed that my 4x5s all require burning around the corners, too-- but that is on the negative. The light source has nothing to do with it. Are you sure that your burning situation is based on...
Ok, first I admit that I skimmed a lot of the answers above, so I don't know if this has been covered completely or not. However, I want to comment anyway...
James, you mention several problems...
As I understand basic market theory, when demand goes down (as it has and will continue to do so for much of the traditional film market) then supply will drop at a corresponding rate; this means...
As someone who has done a lot of wedding photography, I find that many guests are surprised that I am as willing to let them take shots as I am... I'll sometimes even shoot the picture with their...
Here's a big question I've been wondering lately-- how much do you really NEED Photoshop (ANY version, let alone the latest)??? I have currently 3 different photo-editing programs on my PC, and none...
Hi Bruce-- I'm from Columbia, so I have a little feel for the opportunities there. To some degree, what is available will depend on what sort of landscapes you're interested in, and how far a...
Thanks for the replies, everyone. Brian, to answer your question-- I want to dry-mount for three reasons (I can't speak for anyone else). First, I use roll paper in my printer, so they don't lay...
Anyone ever dry-mounted inkjet prints? Anything I should know about it?
I so enjoyed the recent discussion on B&W digital printing for large format, especially because I am experimenting with this more and more. What is more, I have recently purchased a second Epson...
I've been using LPD by Ethol-- LPD stands for something like "Lasting Paper Developer". I mix it from powder, although it can be bought in liquid concentrations, too. I mixed my last bottle almost...
I actually have an electric foot-warmer that I was about to put on Ebay-- if you're interested. E-mail me about how to get it to you, and its yours for the cost of shipping.
Have you tried infrared? A friend did some kudzu shots with (mere) 35mm infrared and the results were fantastic-- and spooky.
As a native southerner myself, I have always heard the grumbles about...
I have a Sekonic meter with a 5-degree spot attachment, and I really prefer exactly that setup (although I would gladly get a 1-degree attachment if it were available for my model). Here's why: I do...
If you're really committed to applying liquid laquer and coatings yourself, you can get a machine which coats prints for (somewhat) reasonable cost through Tyndell Photographic. They sell albums and...
Hi Guys,
I recently got an (almost complete) Omega D-3V enlarger, and I'm trying to fill out the parts list I will need to get it working. I'm going to be buying some of the parts directly from...
I know I'm chiming in a bit late on this one...
I wonder if full 4x5 dupes are required for this work. Could dupes be made more affordably onto MF transparency film? This might be a cost-saving...
I also got a 2450 from Epson, refurbished, for around $200. It works beautifully, and the software that comes with it is worth at least 1/2 the price. I have scanned 4x5, 6x4.5, 6x6, and 35mm with...
Just a follow-up: here is what eventually transpired. I began by asking them to fill in the answer to the question, 'what makes a good photo?' Their answers were, not surprisingly, on par with what...
Hi everyone,
I'm teaching a brief (50 min.) seminar on photography this weekend, and I have decided to approach the topic from the angle of "what makes a good photo". As I've been thinking about...
When I worked in photo retail, I remember the Pelican hardshell cases were a big plus for rafters, sailors, etc. because they were watertight and the floated. They also come in a great selection of...
Not too long ago someone recommended that a shooter use black ink to fill in the scratches on the front element of his shooting lens; as I thought about it, this made some sense and I began to wonder...
I just got a new (to me) used Technal Dry Mounting Press for what strikes me as a bargain-- $150 for the 12x15 size. It appears to work well, although I haven't done any testing with temperature to...
I actually use Polaroid pack film-- its more within the budget. But yes, I do refridgerate it; I've never read anything to the contrary, and I believe I HAVE read something about keeping it in the...
All of this is great advice to which I can add little. My only thoughts are regarding equipment.
I have used a lot of different brands over the years, and lately I've been using InterFit...
Hey Paul-- bummer about the film; but it sounds like you're on the cutting edge of fridge technology!
A lot of the new fridges have several drawers with separate controls for moisture, so that...
My wife and I returned this afternoon from a brief getaway, during which we spent several hours together shooting. One particular location was great, and worth commending to others.
We live in St....
As I shoot through more and more film in my 4x5, I find the costs to be astounding. B&W is somewhat reasonable, but the costs of color seem quite high. Earlier today, I was calculating the costs...