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I have a chamonix 45 and I ran to this issue recently. I had to insert the filter upside down. Somewhat of a failure since the filter didn't hold too well onto the holder.

Same. I once tested the 4x5 film holders with trimmed B/W RC paper and tested direct and prolonged exposure to sunlight and the darkslides are not necessarily 100% opaque. It gives me a peace of mind...

I recently and decided on pulling the trigger on the Maxwell screen for my Chamonix 045-N2.

Had a lengthy and friendly conversation, and a very knowledgeable person who has produced screens for...

I personally cover the film side (rear standard) with a dark cloth to minimize the risk of light leaking into the film holder. Also the way you pull the darkslide also matters, as user may be prone...

Thank you, sir. Yeah, does it even sound normal to having to make a print exposure around 5-7 mins at f8 at the most dense highlights and 1.5 mins at the midtone/shadows (1 stop from wide open). I...

All,

Thank you for the response and compliment.

To answer some of your questions,

Clouds were very dense so you could barely see through a newspaper under the negative but can see details...

Hi all,

Today was the first time I printed on 16x20 paper using a Nikkor 135 f/5.6 lens, and dektol solution was 1:1.

Enlarger used was a Saunders LPL 4550XLG.

Problem was, it took me a...

Resurrecting an old thread here. Also a Chamonix 045-N2 user. When you purchased the Maxwell screen, were there any issues with the fitting or did you had to get it custom fitted?

Using a 90mm f8...

It's all about the feeling and muscle memory and comes with practice. I develop my film via tray processing in pitch black darkness - lining up your trays in the sink accordingly. Shouldn't be any...

I recently bought a box of TMax film of 50 sheets and had some unexposed film stuck together when I first opened the box after purchase. Not quite fond of how kodak packed 2 enveloped packs of 25...

Hi all,

I plan to make 16x20 b/w fiber prints in the darkroom.

Just wondering from your experience how you handle developing large prints and transferring the print from tray to tray (dev,...

I recently transitioned to 4x5 from MF last fall. I concur to learn the 4x5 before deciding to utilize an 8x10 as it's less of a financial burden to take on when you're messing up on exposures, etc. ...

Mike,

Thank you for this recent information as I plan on traveling eventually with the view camera. I will surely utilize FedEx as a way of shipping film than risking TSA of not allowing hand...

I use 5x7 trays to develop my sheet film. Total volume of solution (Developer + water) I use is about 800/900 mL. I agitate via shuffle method by Ansel Adams with emulsion side facing up, and not a...

I have had a terrible experience at CRC developing a color roll and was scratched.

I get my color film developed at LTI and slide film developed at Bleeker Digital at soho.

Avoid CRC at all...