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    Re: Polaroid type 55 with Diafine or HC110

    The negative in the original Type55 was made by Kodak, probably something similar to (if not actually) Panatomic X. I would look at the Massive Development Chart and try times for Panatomic X. ...
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    Re: Atomic X film - a brief review

    No methodical testing on my part. I'm just liking the tonal range I get with Atomic X exposed at EI 50, developed in Xtol:

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    Re: Strobes for Wet Plate

    Probably not. We used two Profoto Acute 2 packs in our tintype studio, at 2400 watts each. They were firing through a huge softbox, so it might be that three bare strobes ganged together would be...
  4. Re: 4x5 'roid holder, need a refreasher course

    The New55 website has a nice video tutorial. The process and equipment are the same for New55 and Type55:
    http://www.new55.net/tutorials/
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    Re: LED bulbs for illuminating a darkroom

    I installed and have been testing one of these from Super Bright LEDs:
    https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/aluminum-light-bars/lfd-series-led-linear-light-bar-fixture/1310/#/tab/Specifications...
  6. Re: Help Identifying 19th Century 8x10 View Camera

    I know, right?
  7. Help Identifying 19th Century 8x10 View Camera

    This wood 8x10 view camera was a gift from a friend, I'm quite excited to have it as a project to restore. The label says "Sold by W.P Buchanan". I know that Buchanan was sort of the B and H Photo...
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    Re: Fuji fp-100c45 question

    I've used both quite a bit. They look the same to me.
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    Re: What is Azo?

    Better link for Lodima:
    http://lodima.org/photographic-paper/
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    Re: new55 kickstarter has begun

    +1 on that. Well said.
  11. Re: Experience with Atomic-X (sheet film used for the negative in New55)?

    +1. Keep it up, Bob. You guys are doing a great job. Your commitment, ingenuity, and the transparent manner in which you've included the photo community in the ups and downs of the New55...
  12. Re: Experience with Atomic-X (sheet film used for the negative in New55)?

    I've been using the times for Plus-X and getting good results.
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    Re: Portrait Newbie Advice

    1. Find (or make) good light. Good light makes for good portraits. A big north-facing window is awesome. Put anyone close to big, diffuse window light and they will look great.

    2. Communicate...
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    Re: new55 kickstarter has begun

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    Camera: Shen Hao 4x5
    Lens: Fujinon 210 W
    Film: New55's Atomic X (ready load)
    Developer: Xtol 1:1
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    Re: new55 kickstarter has begun

    No one is saying that it is Panatomic-X, and yes there are other good ISO 100 films to shoot. I'm a fan of Ilford FP4, and a fan of Ilford Harman as a company. I've been shooting Atomic-X because...
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    Re: new55 kickstarter has begun

    I like it, I find it has a tonality similar to Plus-X. Maybe it's supposed to be like Panatomic X? I never used Panatomic X in sheet film, so I can't compare it, but I sure loved it as a roll...
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    Re: Camera Bag Brands: What do You Like Best?

    I've got an ONA bag that I really like. Very good looking, good protection, well made, versatile.
    http://www.onabags.com/
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    Re: New compact 4x5 camera from China

    With a rangefinder!
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    Re: Big shot conversion?

    That said, used as directed they are great cameras.
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    Re: Big shot conversion?

    I've played around a LOT with Big Shots and taken them apart (and had them fall apart on me!). It's basically a plastic box. The shutter is VERY primitive and it would be nigh on impossible to use...
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    Re: New compact 4x5 camera from China

    Very interesting! Please keep posting information about this camera as it becomes available!
  22. Re: CatLABS CL81: A jewel in the tank, or a flash in the pan?

    I've had one for about two years and I love it. I use it once or twice per month and I always process three sheets. Sometimes conventional film, sometimes X-ray film, which is a little tricky to...
  23. Re: New colour film from The Impossible Project

    I know about a dozen people shooting 8x10 Impossible, none use it to check exposure or lighting, including myself. As mentioned above, I find a digital camera is a much faster, cheaper and more...
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    Re: Anyone use this harrison tent knockoff?

    I've had one for about a year and a half. I put it up and take it down about twice a week. I absolutely love it. It is well made, and I haven't had any trouble with the poles. They seem as...
  25. Poll: Re: Bear spray when hiking into bear country – yes, no, maybe?

    I think you have to look at these numbers relative to the number of human/bear encounters. There are many more black bears in the US and they live not only in the wild but also in and around...
  26. Poll: Re: Bear spray when hiking into bear country – yes, no, maybe?

    I agree 100%. I've done many many backcountry trips in the California Sierras and encountered a hundred or so bears over the years. Never had a problem.
  27. Re: Is the Kodak Ready-Load film pack holder useable today?

    New55's ready-loaded film is back in stock.

    It works only with Polaroid 545 and 545i holders. It's expensive, but I like it. The characteristics are similar to PlusX. Purchase of the film...
  28. Re: Feasability of selling Impossible Project 8x10 prints on the street?

    This is a problem with Impossible 8x10. Because the developer uses water as a solvent, the image will degrade quickly (within weeks) if it is not dried in some way. Impossible recommends storing...
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    Re: Biggest "steal" you ever made...

    Dude, you scored.
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    Re: Biggest "steal" you ever made...

    At the Oakland Museum white elephant sale, I saw a grimy plastic bag with what appeared to be a Polaroid 110b in it. It was priced at $20. I'd always wanted one to convert to pack film, so I could...
  31. FAQ for New55 Positive/Negative Instant 4x5 Film

    The folks at New55 have set up a FAQ and support page for their new positive/negative instant 4x5 film. If you were a kickstarter supporter of this project or if you have questions about how to use...
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    Poll: Re: Wanderlust 4x5 P&S

    It's a very long story, spelled out in their Kickstarter updates and comments. Briefly: they made the prototypes on a 3d printer. A mold was made based on that prototype, but the manufactured...
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    Re: Atomic X Readyload film from New55

    Hi Sal, I think you are right that New55's Atomic X ready-load film will only work in Polaroid 545 and 545i holders. However, the film is not held by perforations, but by adhesive strips. The...
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    Re: Source for 8x10 X-ray film

    ZZ Medical site is back up. I've ordered from them several times with good results: http://www.zzmedical.com/analog-x-ray-supplies/x-ray-film.html
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    Re: Fuji Instant Film Holder Question

    Just to confirm, the local Fuji rep told me that all of their 4x5 instant film has been out of production worldwide for several years.
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    Atomic X Readyload film from New55

    As most of you probably know, the New55 project has released the 100 ISO 4x5 negative film that they will be using in their final product as a negative-only Readyload. They are doing this...
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    Poll: Re: Wanderlust 4x5 P&S

    Sounds like a great Kickstarter!
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    Poll: Re: Wanderlust 4x5 P&S

    From the Kickstarter comments section:
    "Please hang tight, guys. I'm working with our injection mold shop to finalize the PO for the helical."
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    Poll: Re: Wanderlust 4x5 P&S

    For those who can't see the Kickstarter comments:
    "Hi all,
    I just wanted to say: we hear your feedback, and your constructive criticism and encouragement really make a huge impact. We're so...
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    Re: New 8x10 camera review

    Well there you go. Looking at my camera, I can see that the screws on the end of the rails have allen-key type heads, not Phillips heads, so they are surely not wood screws. As he says in his...
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