Search:

Type: Posts; User: jantman; Keyword(s):

Page 1 of 8 1 2 3 4

Search: Search took 0.01 seconds.

  1. Replies
    1
    Views
    1,114

    Lab suggestion for 11x14 B&W?

    I've taken a bit of a hiatus from photography - the past 3-4 years have been college and working a few IT jobs. I happened to be cleaning out the freezer the other week and came by a box of 11x14...
  2. Replies
    9
    Views
    5,619

    Re: NYC Large Format Photography Shoot

    Well... I've been pretty much out of photography for the past year or so, and am a bit intimidated at breaking out the 8x10 right now... but if this finally does happen, I'd be more than happy to tag...
  3. Replies
    4
    Views
    2,573

    Re: Lab Suggestion - LF Processing

    Thanks for the advice, Frank.

    Edgar already replied to my email, and stated that he doesn't do 11x14 - he doesn't feel comfortable doing film in open trays, which is very understandable.

    Any...
  4. Replies
    4
    Views
    2,573

    Lab Suggestion - LF Processing

    Hello,

    Some of you may know me from the old LF Photo forum. I've taken a break from photography for a little over a year (a very long story) but am looking to get back into LF.

    Somewhere in my...
  5. Silver Content, Rich Emulsions, super sensitivity

    Lenny Eiger said:


    Well, if you happen to be having tea with Whistler's mother, and she asks you to paint her, and you do, and you like it, of course you should sell it as an original. But an...
  6. Up-To-Date Info on Digital Negs for Alt Process

    Thanks, all, for the information. I'll be sure to check it out.

    Louie, do you happen to remember the URL to that article?

    Unfortunately, I'm leaving RIT at the end of this quarter...three days...
  7. Up-To-Date Info on Digital Negs for Alt Process

    I've been thinking about getting into alternative process work for quite some time. I have quite a few negs that I'd like to print, but they are all optimized for silver-based printing. So, given...
  8. Silver Content, Rich Emulsions, super sensitivity

    I wasn't around to compare it to Super XX or any of the other "old" films, but I've found Bergger BPF-200 to be quite different from any other 'modern' emulsion, especially anything current from...
  9. Replies
    8
    Views
    4,090

    Anyone ever do collodion wet plates?

    I don't happen to be one, but there are plenty of people out there working in it. Do a search here on the forum and in general, and you'll probably come up with some names.

    Also, contact the...
  10. Replies
    36
    Views
    10,188

    What is the worst piece of large format gear?

    My left shoulder. It didn't come with enough padding.
  11. Replies
    31
    Views
    10,075

    Cable Releases - who makes custom versions

    Bill,

    Three thoughts-

    1) a smaller electronic shutter?
    2) A pneumatic (air) release, such as those giant expensive ones that have been discussed here before
    3) How about somehow fitting a...
  12. Replies
    7
    Views
    4,711

    Current exhibits at George Eastman House

    I'm at RIT, and took a trip to see the exhibit with my photo class (taught by Willie Osterman). It was quite an exhibit - supposedly the largest show of daguerrotypes. Very interesting to see, as...
  13. Thread: PhotoPlus Expo

    by jantman
    Replies
    4
    Views
    3,657

    PhotoPlus Expo

    Unfortunately, for the first time in 3 years (I live in north jersey) I wasn't able to make it to PhotoPlus this past weekend. Any update from anyone who went? Is the LF world still represented?
  14. Replies
    9
    Views
    4,801

    Kentmere papers

    Does anyone know anything about Kentmere papers? Specifically the VC RC?

    I've never used them before, but at B&H, they're the best value in rolls of VC RC.
  15. Replies
    24
    Views
    7,329

    Agfa: another one bites the dust

    Brian,

    That's exactly how it is with my local pro lab. It used to be that I'd walk in and one of the nameless counterpeople would tell me that, though their ads boasted a 4 hour turn-around for...
  16. Shooting Zone System or not-------Majority--Non Ma

    I use the Zone system in terms of metering and place/fall in all formats. I also do use it with development controls in sheet film, but not all the time.

    Lately I am much more inclined to use it...
  17. Replies
    20
    Views
    8,453

    Your opinion on two view camera's books

    Firsly, I totally agree with commending this forum. I gave up reading others quite a while ago, and thoug h I went quite a few months without keeping up-to-date here, I find it quite enjoyable and...
  18. Where can I buy contact printing frame springs?

    You could probably fabricate some with some spring steel, a pair of pliers, tin snips, a file, and a drill.
  19. Replies
    17
    Views
    6,485

    8x10 contact print

    I also started with 8x10. I'd never used an LF camera before, and made the jump. It took a month after the camera arrived to come up with a groundglass, lens, and holder. It was utterly amazing. And...
  20. Replies
    5
    Views
    2,731

    Quickload and Readyload

    I don't shoot 4x5 on a regular basis, so I can't be too much help.

    But here at RIT, all of the 4x5 kits that can be signed out have the old, beat up Polaroid 500 holders. They use those not only...
  21. Replies
    10
    Views
    4,642

    8x10 Enlarging Lenses

    Exactly how BIG are you printing? And color or B&W?

    Componons are amazing glass, but for 8x10 B&W, there are many many older processes lenses which will work just as well, and be a lot easier on...
  22. Replies
    8
    Views
    5,045

    Largest Enlarger?

    No, there's no point to this question other than curiosity...

    I have an 8x10 enlarger, and have seen horiontals that handle 11x14. Is/has there ever been anything larger out there? The...
  23. Replies
    26
    Views
    10,057

    Protecting lenses while backpacking

    I carry (usually) two lenses. The first one has a screw-in rear metal cap. The front cap is a snap-on plastic kind, and i have one of those giant wide extra-strong rubber bands that goes over the...
  24. Replies
    9
    Views
    3,921

    Film holder modification

    On the outside of the holder is this nice little white box where I permanently write a number and letter. The number is a holder number, the letter is a side. When I go to unload film into an empty...
  25. Replies
    10
    Views
    4,796

    LARGEST color film available

    Before I invested in some out-of-date RDP in 8x10, I played around using Ilfochrome in my 8x10. Nice results if you have a color meter and can filter it, or want to shoot the paper, scan, and correct...
  26. Bergger BPF200 - Jobo Drum and +/- development

    It works beautifully.

    Place the film in the drum facing in (with the emulsion away from the wall of the drum). Two sheets fit in the drum I have - the 2080 I believe.

    The ridges on the drum...
  27. Bergger BPF200 - Jobo Drum and +/- development

    I recently came into posession of some BPF200 in 11x14. I exposed four sheets and am deciding how to process.

    I have a box in 8x10, which I've shot some of, but I don't have any record of my...
  28. Replies
    13
    Views
    3,698

    Ominous goings on in the retail arena

    I'm currently going to school at RIT, probably the largest (and oldest) photo school in the country. Our bookstore carries everything up to and including B&W and color in 8x10. Back in northern NJ,...
  29. Replies
    12
    Views
    11,825

    normal lens for 8x10

    My "choice" lens for a format depends on more than just the aspect ratio. A lot of it also has to do with how I use the camera and, of course, the quality of the specific lens itself.

    In 35mm I...
  30. Replies
    5
    Views
    3,316

    Recomendations of books on Optics

    Applied Optics and Optical Deisgn by Conrady.

    Part One is the theory, Part Two gives examples of specific lens designs.
  31. Replies
    11
    Views
    6,020

    Overview of Sheet Film Processing Options

    Yes, we have darkroom facilities that make all of us drool. But as far as I can tell, tray processing is the only option for sheet film (short of 4x5 in tanks). Very few people here shoot 8x10 or...
  32. Replies
    11
    Views
    6,020

    Overview of Sheet Film Processing Options

    Well, I'm away at college, where I can sign out an 8x10 or 11x14 whenever I want, but am sadly away from my beloved Jobo processor.

    I'm going to be doing some work in 8x10 and 11x14. Aside from...
  33. Replies
    9
    Views
    3,415

    Controlling exposure using filter...

    If you're a traditionalist, you use the Zone system, and a film like Bergger BPF-200 which allows for dramatic expansion/contraction. If you're into the whole digital thing, make a number of braketed...
  34. Replies
    3
    Views
    1,998

    Cap-shutter techniques

    I'm not quite sure where you're going with this.

    I've worked with my barrel lens quite a bit. I usually used either a 4x5" dark slide, or just my black baseball cap, or the black side of my...
  35. Replies
    14
    Views
    5,514

    Backing up negatives

    There is a reason why I shoot 8x10 when I do, and why I contact print.

    If I scanned the negs, that would be pointless. The reason why I bother with 8x10 in the first place is that for many things,...
  36. Thread: 4x5 or 8x10?

    by jantman
    Replies
    31
    Views
    15,687

    4x5 or 8x10?

    8x10.
  37. Replies
    13
    Views
    4,861

    Loading 120 Onto SS Reel

    Brian,

    I love my stainless reels. I have a whole bunch, most of which I was given (people closing up darkrooms, my old high school, etc.) and some I bought. I don't know all of the brands, and...
  38. Thread: Wisner Update?

    by jantman
    Replies
    12
    Views
    3,698

    Wisner Update?

    Granted, I've been inactive on the 'net for quite some time.

    I'm now studying at RIT, arguably the best photo school in the country. We have a single 11x14 available to check out, which most...
  39. Replies
    6
    Views
    2,631

    fogging of distant vistas

    Jerry,

    What film are you using? Are you using any sort of filter?

    Atmospheric haze is a possibility. What about some sort of post-camera fogging? Those of us who shoot a lot of horizontal...
  40. Thread: Plate Sizes

    by jantman
    Replies
    13
    Views
    8,047

    Plate Sizes

    Does anyone know the inch equivalents for the old plate sizes?

    I would really appreciate a list, but specifically I'm talking about sheets which are approx. 2 3/4" x 4 1/2".

    Thanks.
Results 1 to 40 of 303
Page 1 of 8 1 2 3 4