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. ...
Type: Posts; User: vdonovan2000; Keyword(s):
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. ...
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:
149137
149138
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...
The New55 website has a nice video tutorial. The process and equipment are the same for New55 and Type55:
http://www.new55.net/tutorials/
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...
I know, right?
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...
I've used both quite a bit. They look the same to me.
Better link for Lodima:
http://lodima.org/photographic-paper/
+1 on that. Well said.
+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...
I've been using the times for Plus-X and getting good results.
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...
142686
Camera: Shen Hao 4x5
Lens: Fujinon 210 W
Film: New55's Atomic X (ready load)
Developer: Xtol 1:1
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...
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...
I've got an ONA bag that I really like. Very good looking, good protection, well made, versatile.
http://www.onabags.com/
With a rangefinder!
That said, used as directed they are great cameras.
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...
Very interesting! Please keep posting information about this camera as it becomes available!
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
Dude, you scored.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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.
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...
Sounds like a great Kickstarter!
From the Kickstarter comments section:
"Please hang tight, guys. I'm working with our injection mold shop to finalize the PO for the helical."
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...
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...