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    Opinions please on Manfrotto 055MF3 legs

    Thanks for all your answers!

    Scott
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    Opinions please on Manfrotto 055MF3 legs

    I am specifically interested in the Manfrotto models because of the levers that operate the legs. The twist feature of the Gitzo's hurts my arthritic hands. Any other users of the carbon fiber model?...
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    Opinions please on Manfrotto 055MF3 legs

    Greetings!

    I am considering switching from my current Manfrotto 3401B legs (Aluminum) to the 055MF3 carbon fiber 3 segment set that looks to be the same heft as my current set.

    Can any users...
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    Large format carrying stroller

    I seriously considered many options like these myself and here is a device made specifically for "back packers" and sports enthusiasts that fits the bill perfectly. They have a couple of models. One...
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    Do you crop?

    "Crop til you drop" is my moto. I refuse to let a manufacturer's arbitrary format get in the way of expressing myself through images and the joy of seeing. Recently I have been printing square out of...
  6. Opinions on Epson Online Printing tutorial?

    Greetings,





    I am a large formatter who is beginning to dabble around with digital printing. Has anyone subscribed to the Epson Print Academy "Online Experience", the 60 part, 12 week...
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    RH Designs Printing Analyzers

    Great responses so far. Does anyone use this RH designs device with the Saunders/LPL VCCE head? The head works by using neutral density filters to keep the highlight times the same while switching to...
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    RH Designs Printing Analyzers

    Hi Yall





    I have been recently reading about the RH Designs products that are f/stop timers which are combined with print exposure analyzers which purportedly makes it "easy" to get a usable...
  9. Bespectacled users of the Horseman bino viewer?

    Hi there!





    Yes, I use this viewer on my Toyo VX125 at all times. I love it and I always use my glasses when I use the viewer. The face plate/baffle with the magnifier is quite wide and...
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    4x5 Saunders VCCE enlargers

    I own this enlarger and love it in every way. I can find no faults. The VCCE head is accurate over the range of about filter #1-4. Lower or higher, you may have to make a time adjustment to keep your...
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    CPA-2 vs CPE-2

    I use the CPP-2 for all my film (120 and 4x5 with ED) and believe it or not, all my black and white fiber base printing in sizes 8x10 to 16x20. I love the machine and would add that the CPP-2 with...
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    web site exhibition

    Very good web site; I looked at everything. I like your simple layout and unity of color and tone. The thumbnails were very easy to see on my 1024x768 screen setting. Two constructive criticisms:...
  13. Platinum Printing and ? changes in T-Max 100

    Good point. We are talking the new 100 T-Max here. Thanks...
  14. Platinum Printing and ? changes in T-Max 100

    I may not have made myself clear. It is the Printing that he is having problems with. The negatives look fine, but the UV exposure is not resulting in a print, while the same printing technique done...
  15. Platinum Printing and ? changes in T-Max 100

    Greetings,

    A large format photographer freind of mine who does not frequent the internet boards is having trouble and I thought I would querry my friends here. He has used T-Max 100 4x5 film...
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    Is Spotone out of business?

    Greetings all,





    I have recently received an email from a workshop instructor saying that there is a rumour that the spotone company may be out of business and therefore spotone may no...
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    Using PhotoShop

    Well I would suggest using the crop tool on the tool palette. If you don't know how to use it, use the help funtion that is included in Photoshop and check the index for "crop".

    Beyond that I...
  18. How best to mask ground glass to change aspect ratio

    I too, like to shoot large format (4x5) in a square cropping and so use two pieces of matt board just lightly jammed into the ground glass depression. Actually on my camera I use a horseman folding...
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    New VS Old Tri-X Testing REDONE

    Sorry for the delay in responding. I have #23851 which is therefore a machine with the newer motors and I used the recommended setting of "4" with the 3010 expert drum. With the data you have...
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    New VS Old Tri-X Testing REDONE

    Hi all,

    to answer Rob's question:

    N+2, 1 sheet, 1000ml

    N+1, 1 sheet, 1000ml

    N, 2sheets, 500ml
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    New VS Old Tri-X Testing REDONE

    Hello again,



    I recently posted my test results for the new 320 Tri-x 4x5 sheet film for
    ISO testing and development times for N-2, N-1, N, N+1, N+2 developments and
    found that the...
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    New Vs Old Tri-X testing results

    Neil: I have not tried full strength in that I wanted to obtain the 1:1 benfits of increased sharpness and preserved film speed.

    Mark: You are right that one has to watch out for capacity issues....
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    New Vs Old Tri-X testing results

    Hi Andre!

    Yes, I know that we all expect our tested ISO's to be about half of the carton listed ISO, but I have found to my utter delight that both Tri-X in 4x5 sheets and 400Tmax in 120 rolls FOR...
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    New Vs Old Tri-X testing results

    Greetings:



    I knew that I was in for some testing when the new 320 Tri-X became available
    and have finally completed that. I was amazed at how differently it behaved.
    The longer...
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    Andrea Modica Workshops; Any Feedback??

    Greetings





    Has anyone taken any workshops from Andrea Modica? She does portraiture workshops and I am interested in knowing what her teaching style and abilities are. She does her work in...
  26. Anyone taken a contemplative photography workshop from Michael Wood?

    Greetings:





    I am possibly interested in taking a Miksang Contemplative Photography workshop with Michael Wood. While he does not use large format for the course, the ideas I am sure are...
  27. LPL/Saunders 4550XLG Enlarger power supply sparks

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    For the last three years that I have owned my Saunders 4550 XLG enlarger (which I love) I notice that sometimes the switch for the power supply emits a big blue spark when I turn...
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    gelatin filters for toyo compendium

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    I am considering getting a Toyo conpendium for my VX125 and I notice that it has a slot and holders to accomodate 3, 4, and 5" gelatin filters. I have never used such filters...
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    Rubber lens hoods for LF lenses

    Is it fruitless to try to use a hood on the 90 SA XL?

    Scott
  30. Thread: Jobo

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    Jobo

    PS: I use the CPP-2 processor
  31. Thread: Jobo

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    Jobo

    Don,I second the above comment. I do all my Multigrade IV Fiber printing in the Jobo at all sizes. Rib marks do not show at all. At first however, I did my washing in the tube also and then I did get...
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    Rubber lens hoods for LF lenses

    Greetings,





    I would like to order some screw-on rubber lens hoods for my three large format lenses. Currently I never use hoods, but have been told that they may make a significant...
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    Jobo Film Processing 1500 vs 2500

    Hi there:





    I too feel there is something wrong with your processor. Have you called Jobo tech dept???
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    how old are we?

    What an amazing post! I am 46 and two years into large format (4x5). Just took a John Sexton workshop and am INSPIRED and revamping my darkroom for some serious photo phun! Always wanted to be a...
  35. Thread: Workshops

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    Workshops

    I have taken three workshops in the last year or so and here is my 2 cents worth. I had just started large format and did not have any experience with my 4x5 so everything was new. For this reason...
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    Development time for new Tmax100 film

    Thought you might be interested in what I learned yesterday from Kodak. 100TMAX (the new name) has been produced for cut sheet 4x5 film but has not been cut into that size yet. No new 100TMAX for...
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    Specific Tripod/head needs

    Hi All,

    I am currently shooting a Toyo VX125 (6 pounds) which sits quite high because of its semi rail configuation. I am using a Manfrotto 3401B tripod with a short ce nter post (6 pounds). I am...
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    Toyo 45CF... real or vaporware?

    The camera exists, I have seen a prototype, apparently the decision to put it into production at least in the US has not been made yet. I have no other info.

    Scott
  39. Question for WOODEN darkroom sink users only

    Hi all,

    Am considering a wooden darkroom sink and need advice on what products to use. I assume plywood for the wood. Any special type?

    What type of caulk should I use and do you caulk before...
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    Water temperature control

    Hello all,

    I am upgrading my darkroom. I do most of my fiberbase BW printing in a Jobo whic h gives me great control, but I am expanding my darkroom to have tray capability as well. If I stay with...
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