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    Image quality of convertibles

    I have one of the older Symmar 150s and find it to be quite sharp on 4x5 on an 11x14 print (haven't printed larger yet) with FP4+. I have not tried it with one element alone.
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    To Squeegee or not to squeegee

    If you ever need to use toner to intensify your negatives, a non-hardening fixer makes life easier.
  3. 100 year old picture on glass negative developed in 2004!

    This is all really quite remarkable. I'm always amazed to see the few pictures we have from this era in my family, and those are developed prints!
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    Graded papers

    I have been using Oriental Seagull G grade 2 paper. It seems to have increased in price since I last bought a box, and I was wondering if anyone has had good results with Fortezo, Luminos Classic...
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    Need a part for an old Symmar

    I have an old 150mm Symmar convertable lens with a Compur shutter, and the aperture tab broke off. If anyone knows of a source for parts like this, or if anyone has a non-working example of a Compur...
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    Green safelight

    You might want to post a WTB add on photo.net or the rec.photo.marketplace.* newsgroups. I went this route a few years ago and got a Wratten dark green filter for around $10, IIRC.
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    Help- scratches on transparencies!

    Imagine if 4% of cars sold were expected to break down. I'm sure most consumers would be unhappy with those odds. Would you be satisfied if your electricity or water service was down for 4 of every...
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    Adding Levels to the Shen-Hao 4x5

    I like the craftmanship on those levels. It matches very nicely with the Shen-Hao.
  9. Ready to switch film from Tmax100 to?????

    I use and like FP4+. I haven't found any problems washing off the backing so far with sheet film (seems to be trickier with roll film). I've not tried expansions, but I've had success with an extreme...
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    Where to purchase used lenses?

    If you're feeling adventurous you can place an ad on rec.photo.marketplace.large-format stating what you're looking for. I've bought and sold several items this way, as well as through photo.net's...
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    Forte website?

    I remember they used to have a site with datasheets and a product catalogue at (I think) forte-photo.com, but last time I checked it no longer existed.
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    diffusion head for D-2 enlarger

    Try posting a WTB add on rec.photo.marketplace.large-format. I've had only good experiences buying and selling there.
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    Forum software

    I like this forum. What software does it use (I'm guessing it was derived from the old Greenspun.com software and his howto on photo.net)?
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    Arista Classic enlarging paper

    With all the talk of the Arista films from Freestlye being the same as Ilford FP 4+ and HP5+, I'm interested in hearing if anyone has found the same for the Aris ta Classic graded enlarging paper. If...
  15. Graphmatic in Shen-Hao, OK for springs?

    I have a Shen-Hao, and a Graphmatic. What I'm wondering is this: is the increase d thickness of the Graphmatic likely to cause any damage to the springs on the S hen-Hao? I inserted the Graphmatic...
  16. Protecting ground glass while backpacking

    What is a good way to protect the ground glass of a 4x5 flatbed while backpackin g? Is a folding focusing hood generally of much value (both protectively and wil l it provide any benefits when it...
  17. Can the Shen-Hao fold with a lens attached?

    Follow Up: I received the Shen-Hao today. The camera does fold with the Symmar 150 attached backwards, with the original lens caps on.
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    Seal Drymount Tissue

    Anyone know if Seal MT5 drymount tissue for fiber paper is as good as their Arch ival Drymount Tissue for Fiber Paper (ie, archival)? B&H only has 11x14 "archiva l" paper in 100 sheet boxes, which is...
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    ahh! help with b/w processing

    Try tray developing. I have never had a problem with uneven development when tray developing.
  20. SENATE DEFEATS EFFORT TO OPEN THE ARCTIC REFUGE TO OIL DRILLING

    If you think gas prices are bad here, take a trip to Iceland sometime. Gas there hovers around $4-5 a gallon after currency and metric/english conversions. I believe the rest of Europe has much ...
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    Follow-up on Forte / Super XX

    Here is a quote from an email I received from Forte today, regarding my question of Forte 200 and Super XX: "With refference to your kind email of April 10th, 2002 on above subject we conf irm that...
  22. Can the Shen-Hao fold with a lens attached?

    Thanks, Kerry for your detailed reply. Actually, I purchased your old Symmar in an older Compur (the lens in question). I'll measure it when I get home to see if it'll fit before placing an order...
  23. Can the Shen-Hao fold with a lens attached?

    This is good to know. I'm going to place an order for one within the next month, and I'll be sure to follow-up on if it'll fit. I just wanted to have an idea if it'd have a chance at fitting ahead...
  24. Can the Shen-Hao fold with a lens attached?

    Does anyone know if the Shen-Hao will fold with an old-style Symmar 150 f/5.6 at tached (Compur shutter), perhaps by reversing it so the larger front element fac es in?
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    Fortepan 200 / Super XX?

    I heard a rumor that Fortepan 200 in sheet sizes is the same as the old Kodak Su per XX, but on a different base. I emailed Forte about it a while back, but they still haven't emailed back, so I...
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    D-76H times compared to D-76

    Are the results from D-76H identical to packaged D-76, and can development times be considered equal for 1:1 and 1:3 dilutions? I plan to use this developer mostly with FP4+.
  27. Does large format inhibit your creativity?

    For me, it does not. Of my last few rolls of 35mm (black and white), I've finished with about 2-3 pictures per roll worthy of an 8x10. Of my last 8 sheets of 4x5, I've enlarged 5-6 to 8x10. So for...
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    Blue Toner

    Does anyone have the formula for blue toner, the non-gold toner variety, and any hints for its use? I think I'd like to try it on either Galerie or Seagull to g ive a change from selenium once in a...
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    To start a Web Site

    I use and like FrontPage, but I have not really tried anything else. As to a place to host it, if you have or are planning to purchase your own domain name, Your-Site.com offers reliable (in my...
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    Toyo AX vs. Tachihara for backpacking

    I was just surfing Robert White's web site and it seems he has the Wista VX listed for about the same price an AX would cost here (and he is having problems getting Toyo...). Does anyone know how...
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    Toyo AX vs. Tachihara for backpacking

    The Bender was fun to build, but I don't think it's really rigid enough to be used in even light winds. Also, the back sags noticeably when using my Grafmatic holder. One other idiosyncrasy is that...
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    Toyo AX vs. Tachihara for backpacking

    I will be going on a 5 day or so long backpacking trip in June, and I would like to take some 4x5 equipment. I have been casually looking for something to repla ce (supplement?) my Bender anyway. I...
  33. Infrared on 4x5 - is it the same as using in 35mm?

    Maco IR is available in 4x5. From what I've read, it's a good substitute for Kodak HIE.
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    Gel filter size?

    I am looking at purchasing the Xenophon gel filter holder from Calumet, but I am at a loss as to which size to purchase. It will be used behind the lens, and I would eventually like to use it with a...
  35. Fortepan 200 and zonal expansion/contraction

    Does anyone have any experience with extreme zonal expansion and contraction wit h Fortepan 200 sheet film (greater than N+2 and N-2)?
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    Pentax Spot Meter Mod

    As far as I have read, the modified meters' sensitivity is the same to film (film responds differently in tungsten light, etc.) over its entire range. A "normal" meter's sensitivity is constant...
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    Grafmatic 6 sheets 4x5 film folder

    I received one as a gift a while ago. In addition to the convenience, it's great for film tests since it imprints a number on each sheet. That way, you don't have to cut corners on the sheets...
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    FP4+ development times in HC-110?

    Dillution B.
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    Mixing chemicals from scratch

    I have been toying with mixing my developers from scratch (for the fun of it, if nothing else). I currently use HC-110 for film and Dektol for paper. I was thin king possibly mixing D-72 for paper....
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    FP4+ development times in HC-110?

    Does anyone have starter times for FP4+ exposed at 100? Ilford's recommended nin e minutes in HC-110 seems a little on the long side.
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