I want to ensure I’m doing this correctly. I’ve been placing the film emulsion side down. Would that be the preferred orientation? And thanks for the advice.....
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I want to ensure I’m doing this correctly. I’ve been placing the film emulsion side down. Would that be the preferred orientation? And thanks for the advice.....
At times I have Newton’s rings in my scanned image. I’m using an Epson 2450 to scan TMax 100 4X5 negatives into PhotoShop. I’ve been told wet scanning using scanning oil will eliminate the rings. ...
I used the spider software to calibrate my monitor. I thought the software helped the image seen on the monitor appear closer to how it would actually print. What I found is the image is still...
I'm thinking of purchasing the new epson r2400 to print B&W. Anyone using it care to comment?
Again Thanks to everyone. I did call the service department and discuss the problem with there technician. He felt that most likely there is an issue with the rheostats. The enlarger sat in a...
Thanks, all the information is helpfull. I let both heads warm for 30 minutes tonight. They were warm to the touch on the housings. Both the 5X7 and 8X10 behave the same. Some flickering of the...
Thanks, I've been using a Saunders for a long time with A VCCH. You just dial in the grade. So I'm strugling with my decision to switch, but to late to go back. I think the slipping is from a worn...
I recently bought a several years old Zone Six Enlarger with the 5X7 and 8X10 VC cold light heads. I have never used a cold light and I have a couple of questions.
First, The head slips when you...
Hi Brian, I see you got the camera. I was wondering if one of the folks may be able to tell me the approxmate age of my camera? I believe this is the serial number 66029. I'm not sure if it's a...
I had the same problem with my Tech IV. One of the guys in my photography group recomended Vaseline. I put a very light application to every moving part more than a year ago. It's worked great...
Folks I need help. I've given in to the fact that digital prints are beautiful, so off I go with my digital darkroom. I bought an Epson 1280 printer and 2450 scanner. I'm using an older version of...
If your in the park go to cattail falls. It's a great place to photograph. Watch out for the mountain lions when under the dark cloth.
I can't help you with your question, but I'm interested in building an 8X0 enlarger. Can you share the detail as to how you converted the enlarger to 8X10?
Yes, my friends meter is a Minolta IIII F. When he takes readings it gives him a number for his shadow, and a number for his bright area. Like 5 for shadow, and 9 for bright. You use those...
I bought a used Minolta Autometer III F in great condition. My problem is that it didn't have a manual. I'm trying to use it to follow the Phill Davis method. I can't get it to give me a high value...
Hi Brian, Sorry I missed you at the last meeting. Any way check out the tubes at filmholders.com web site. They look great. I've been thinking about ordering 3 of them.
Folks, I've been watching for a deal on an 8X10 enlarger,(something I can afford ). Don't see many, all are way out of my price range. I do know that Arista ma kes cold light heads for some 4X5...
If your new at this you may try brown prints. I've been printing brown prints, and AZO prints from 8X10 negatives for several months. I've only been at this for about 2 years. Brown prints are...
I've always found Fredericksburg and areas around the Frio River to be great locations.
Is anyone aware of design information to build an 8X20 back to convert an 8X10 c amera to the larger format?
I've been looking for a good used 8X10 enlarger. Have you looked at the Zone 6 model?
I've been using AZO to make contact prints with great results. It's a simple pr ocess using a 120w bulb. I'm interested in trying Bergger Silver Supreme Fine A rt Paper. Anyone with experence in...
Thanks, what about the 159mm Wollensak, are they coated? Is there a web site to verify age by serial number?
Are the older 165 mm Angulon's coated? Is the coverage the same as a Super Angu lon at F22? I'm looking for a small wide angle lens for 8X10 field photography.
I just got a 159mm Wolensak F12 lens for my 8X10. I'm looking for information a bout the lens from folks using it. I will be using it for B&W Landscape, contac t, both Brown and AZO prints. Any...
My B&H catalog shows that a Nikor 120SW will not cover an 8X10, yet I find a lot of adds for this lens as a 8X10 wide angle. Will it cover 8X10 open, or do you need to stop down to F22? Is the...
I got a used 210 and 90 Nikor from the shutterbug. Great equipment for resonable prices.
I moved to the Tampa Bay area recently from Texas. I'm looking for a group of l arge format camera users, or club. Is their such a group? I would be intereste d in joining.
I'm interested in your group. How do I get information about meetings? I don't know how my mail ID will come across. I'm doing this through work PC.
Try the JOBO home page. I use the same set up your using. I follow their recomendations. TMAX dose good for me, but I get better results with TRIX. I use XTOL 1to1 developer.
I took 4 pictures last weekend. Two with no filter, and two with my new number 15 filter, of the same subject. I gave 2 extra stops to the ones with the filte r. My mistake was using the same...
I have the Kodak VC filters for my enlarger, 1-4 I think. Which one would you recomend using? I have read that without a filter I get grade 3 using my cold light, Aristo tube number 45 I think. ...
The photographs were taken through out the day. Between 10:00 and 4:00. I use a Pentax 1-deg spot meter, and zone system. The film was TMAX 100. I use XTOL developer in a 3010 drum, following...
I took about 50 photos in the high desert country in southwest Texas. The area i s mountainous desert country, and is beautiful. My pictures are somewhat flat o f drab in apperance. What I'm trying...
How much difference is there in an older Rodenstock Rodegon 150mm enlarger lens, compaired to a newer Rodenstock, Schnider, or Nikor?
I wanted to buy a Nikkor 150, but could not find one for the price I wanted to pay. I bought a Rodenstock 150 in excellent condition. I think it's about 20 years old. I believe the older...
It is T-MAX film. I process for 6.5 minutes, (68) with XTOL using a JOBO 3010 drum and a Beseler motor base. I use 100ml per sheet of film, normaly 5 or 10 sheets at a time. I stop for 1 minute....
My last two batches of negatives have a purple tone, not clear. Normaly they tu rn out clear. Any thoughts?
I want to buy a lens for my enlarger. Is it worth the extra cost to have a 150, or will a good quality 135 do? I have a Nikon lens for my camera, so I'm think ing about a Nikon enlarger lens. Is...
I developed five sheets of film in my 3010 drum for the first time this weekend. I used the recomended amount of chemical. The result was that three of the sh eets of film had a purple spot on one...