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    Re: Grafmatic questions - 4x5

    Dear Steve,

    A tidbit of advice on using Graphmatics. Make sure the camera is relatively level when indexing. Indexing while pointing down has caused me all sorts of issues.

    Neal Wydra
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    Re: Disposing of Old Chemicals

    Dear jennirose,

    Check to see if there is a household waste facility in your area. I live in the Chicago area and bring my spent chemistry to a location on the near northwest side.

    Neal Wydra
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    Re: Washing print without running water?

    Dear gdi,

    If you are concerned about your wash water, consider a trickle tank from US Imagineering

    Neal Wydra
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    Re: Processing of B/W Films.

    Dear John,

    There is no magic potion. As for economy, if you add up all your costs for creating a photo, developer cost is pretty insignificant.

    Use what you like and enjoy yourself,

    Neal...
  5. Re: What really happens in a darkroom? Used equipment

    I participate in a community darkroom in Chicago (http://chicagodarkroom.com/) where a good deal of the equipment was donated by professional labs and schools. Some of the equipment looks pretty...
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    Re: Home Built Super Graphic recessed board?

    Dear Neil_4793,

    A trip to the local machine shop with an existing board is one idea. Who knows, they might take pity on you and donate some material they already have.

    Neal Wydra
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    Re: Speed Graphic

    Dear felix5616,

    Graflex.org might be a better place for your question. Assuming you have the Kalart rangefinder the link to the manual is : http://graflex.org/speed-graphic/kalart-manual.html
    ...
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    Poll: Re: Lastout173d

    Dear lastout173d,

    I use Phoenix Imaging in Chicago. It is the new name for Precision Imaging (Same place, new owner & name).

    They still follow the Precision Imaging prices: ...
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    Re: Hello from Poland

    Dear dellos,

    The only things of value I can think to add is that you have to consider the reduction in apparent depth of field and adjust your exposure for bellows extension.

    There are articles...
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    Re: Chicago Vistas?

    I'd like to add looking south from from pretty much any of the Brown Line elevated platforms between the Loop and Belmont.

    Neal Wydra
  11. Re: Grafmatic "45" film holder How tight shoud it be

    Dear emo supremo,

    One bit of advice I have is don't point the camera down when operating the Graphmatic. It is much more likely to jam. I find that if I hold the camera level (approximately) all...
  12. Re: Looking for a screw-in dial thermometer for thermostatic valve

    While I would be surprised if you can't find one locally, Omega is my usual source for this kind of thing.

    Look here: http://www.omega.com/pptst/GL_HL_DIALTEMP.html

    Neal Wydra
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    Re: Recomended 4x5 B&W film

    Dear Weasel,

    Try here: http://www.unicircuits.com/shop/index.php?cPath=25&osCsid=7a8b1f778e22f48185028d9db28d3d1d

    Neal Wydra
  14. Thread: 400 TMax

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    Re: 400 TMax

    Kodak proscribes T-Max developer with sheet film. I didn't realize it and used it anyway. No problems.

    Neal Wydra
  15. Re: newbie questions about personal ei without an enlarger and push/pulling

    Dear dede95064,

    Look here: http://www.ephotozine.com/article/Assessing-negatives

    Another good idea is to purchase a Kodak Black & White Darkroom Dataguide. It has examples of how a negative...
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    Re: Brilliant Paper

    Dear Tim,

    That was my favorite paper as well. Purchase a pack of Kentmere paper from Freestyle (http://www.freestylephoto.biz/e_main.php). To my eye it looks awfully close.

    Neal Wydra
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    Re: Why I loathe Kodak Tech Pan film......

    Dear Jim,

    Try using the C-41 developer for 8 minutes at the highest speed on your Jobo. While I've never tried any 70mm film, it really doesn't look like the problem is with the film but rather...
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    Re: Dodging/burning with a cut up print?

    I cheat a bit. I scan the test print and reprint it half size so that I can hold it high enough to keep the edge fuzzy.

    Neal Wydra
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    Re: X-raped film.

    Dear Walter23,

    I admire your honesty.

    Neal Wydra
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    Re: Grafmatic back repair

    Dear Eric,

    You should be able to fix it up somehow. Try www.graflex.org for better info.

    Neal Wydra
  21. Thread: New to LF

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    Re: New to LF

    Dear JessJ,

    The biggest departure from your DSLR readings will occur when photographing close subjects. Check out http://www.largeformatphotography.info/bellows-factor.html.

    Neal Wydra
  22. Thread: Segway

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    Re: Segway

    Dear Bill,

    I started wandering around their website and I must admit that, while not cheap, they have some models and optional accessories that might meet your needs. If $6000 doesn't scare you,...
  23. Thread: Grafmatik

    by Neal Wydra
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    Re: Grafmatik

    Dear scrichton,

    Whomever sold it to you should have told you the dark slide was bent. I have 5 Grafmatics, two look pretty rough but they are all light tight. Keep your eye on ebay. I purchased...
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    Re: **Hyperfocal**

    Dear seawolf66,

    Here are 3 good links. In addition, peruse the forum home page as it has links to all sorts of great information.

    http://www.largeformatphotography.info/articles/IntroToDoF.pdf...
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    Re: Rotary fixing -- how much, how long?

    Dear Dirk,

    It makes me feel better to split the fixing time between two bathe (1/3-2/3). The first bath almost always shows precipitate when adding Hypo-chek. Yes, I realize I'm overreacting, but...
  26. Re: color prints in Wet-darkroom? - advice needed

    Dear Patrick,

    1) Probably possible but I would (and do) send out color film for processing.
    2) All the color negative sheet film out there is good.
    3) RA-4 paper is still big business because...
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    Re: D.I.Y dip n' dunk tanks

    Dear Benito,

    www.mcmaster.com offers lots of materials. I would suggest using PVC sheets because they're cheap, easy to cut and easy to bond. If you live in or near a major metropolitan area,...
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    Re: More headaches..and shocks!

    Dear Steve,

    Assuming that Ilford products are both less expensive and easier to get in the UK than Kodak products, to save on developer cost, try ID-11 diluted 1:1 or LC-29 at the 1:29 dilution...
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    Re: Any good C41 labs in Chicago

    Dear Ron,

    I have used Perfect Image in the northwest suburbs in the past on the recommendation of a friend. I have only had film processed there but that has been done properly. I know they...
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    Re: Jobo 2521 processing ?s

    Dear Bill,

    Purchase a CPE-2 on ebay. If they seem pricey, look for one without a lift. It's nice, but not necessary.

    Neal Wydra
  31. Thread: Grafmatics

    by Neal Wydra
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    Re: Grafmatics

    Dear stompyq,

    I have found that to avoid jamming, the best way to cycle a graphmatic is when it is in the normal camera orentation. When I first started using them, I would face the camera down...
  32. Re: T-Max Direct Positive kit and EK powdered fixer

    Dear johnnydc,

    Kodak Fixer (the packets of powder) is a hardening fixer.

    http://www.kodak.com/global/en/professional/support/techPubs/e103cf/e103cf.pdf?id=0.2.22.14.18.14.7.14.16&lc=en

    Neal...
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    Re: First LF shots !

    Sweet.

    Neal Wydra
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    Re: Newbie - Omega D3 outfit?

    Dear Mike,

    Glassless Omega D carriers are easy to come by on ebay. There is one there now listed as a "buy it now." for $16 with shipping.

    Neal Wydra
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    Re: Getting colour trannies wrong

    Dear Brent,

    I don't know the economics of film development in Australia, but where I live it costs less than half a beer at a sporting event to develop a 4x5 sheet of E-6. :>) I would have it...
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    Re: I have a compulsion...

    Dear Eric,

    Why should you bind yourself to the aspect ratio of your camera?

    Neal Wydra
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    Re: Need help with Crown Graphic.

    Dear Kirk,

    I'm going to attempt to attach a photo of my Crown Graphic showing the shutter release. If you are handy, you should be able to fabricate the parts you are missing. I find that mine...
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    Re: plans for homemade large format enlarger

    Dear jimmygcreative,

    Here's an interesting approach: http://www.textklick.demon.co.uk/leden.htm.

    Neal Wydra
  39. Re: How do you keep track of time when tray-develop?

    Timex Ironman Triathlon watch. It has a programmable timer that can be set with 10 different segments.

    Neal Wydra
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    Re: LF in the Snow - HOW?

    Dear Jack,

    The only tip I have from personal experience is to bring along a small tarp to place between your equipment bag and the snow. I've accidentally flipped snow into mine.

    Neal Wydra
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