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    Re: Collodion - Wet Plate Images

    8x10 tintype Portrait of Andrew the Firefighter
    1866 Voigtlander f4

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    Re: Collodion - Wet Plate Images

    Free Bird 6.16.18
    5x7 plate
    Voigtlander f4 48sec with very OLD old work horse collodion


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    Re: still life 2018

    32' Ford Flat Head Piston & Connecting Rod

    5x7 Wet Plate Collodion
    Wollensak Vesta f11
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    The Wurlitzer Saxophone No.1 5.12.18
    5x7 Wet plate Collodion
    1866 Voightlander f4 19sec exp.
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    Re: Collodion - Wet Plate Images

    Latest shot of Death's Head Moth 5.4.18 (real specimen)
    Tried to reuse developer it started out ok but when i got to my last plate (6) my highlights were not developing properly. Also had a very...
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    Re: Collodion - Wet Plate Images

    Van Gogh Sunflower 4.30.18

    Century Studio No.7
    Wollensak Vesta @ f11 1:25 sec exp
    5x7 plate


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    Re: Collodion - Wet Plate Images

    Wow this is interesting... i normally mix up fresh developer every time I shoot I might have to try mixing 200ml and reusing to see results.
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    Re: Collodion - Wet Plate Images

    Shot with my 1866 Voightlander f4 on 5x7 plate Self-portrait 10 sec exposure Pineapple 12sec exposure


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    Re: Focus Issues on 1866 Voigtlander Petzval

    Awesome thanks Pere!!! I will be testing it out this weekend I'm thinking Head Shoulder super tight shot....I will shoot 5x7 first then move up to 8x10 Happy to have acquired this lens since my...
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    Re: Focus Issues on 1866 Voigtlander Petzval

    Did more testing... so it looks like it is indeed 11in and giving me a sharp image on GG Just not use to being super close to subject (3 1/2 away) standards are stretched 11in from Waterhouse stops...
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    Re: Focus Issues on 1866 Voigtlander Petzval

    Thanks for the info! yes from my window/wall test thats what i measured about 11' from waterhouse slot to wall. Just waiting for the 5:00 whistle to give it another test on the GG. Just bizarre that...
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    Re: Focus Issues on 1866 Voigtlander Petzval

    Yeah,it deff has a rear lens and in place! It was marked f4 prob by photo studio not factory... Added 2 images of lens. Rear element is about 3 1/2
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    Re: Focus Issues on 1866 Voigtlander Petzval

    Thanks Yes, ill have to do more testing i was just initially confused bc I own a 14in Wollensak and for portraits... lens aprox 5ft away from subject and GG from front standard is aprox 12-14in for...
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    Re: Focus Issues on 1866 Voigtlander Petzval

    No i never re-arranged rear or front lens only unscrewed rear to get a look inside. I am still very confused....I did the Wall test this AM bc I wanted to make sure a image was coming into focus at...
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    Focus Issues on 1866 Voigtlander Petzval

    I recently purchased a 1866 Voigtlander f4 lens and trying to figure out the focus on it. To me it looks complete it has rear and front lens optics. I did the wall test and image came into focus...
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    Re: Fake 1850s Voigtlander lens

    yes, this process would explain how neat the engraving stayed during painting. Thanks!
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    Re: Fake 1850s Voigtlander lens

    Great Point! My early 1900's Wollensak VESTA is all black now its got a studio mate to fit in with! Yes, I'm not as familiar with Heliars it was just a thought. but your on point they are brittle!...
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    Re: Fake 1850s Voigtlander lens

    Thanks Steven, yes that would make sense! i'm excited to put it back to work!!!
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    Re: Fake 1850s Voigtlander lens

    Thanks! Yes, my thought exactly i don't have it in my hands yet but seems to have a brass patina under the black paint. fingers crossed it will make an image on the 8x10
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    Re: Fake 1850s Voigtlander lens

    Hi All-
    I recently acquired a Voigtlander Lens and looking for additional info on lens. I did extensive research to make sure the engraving matched up but 2 things i can't place or find on another...
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