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I'm interested in your thoughts about wet plates. When I show my wet plates to the general public, they seem to like the plates with aberrations. Wet Plate photographers seem to like the clean...

I may have a chance to get an old Aztec Plateau flatbed scanner 10-15 years old. Would you go with the old Aztec or buy and new Epson V850? I'll be scanning 8x10 wet plates...The Aztec probably did...

Hi. Do any of you scan 8x10 aluminum wet plates on the V850. Basically, using the scanner as a flat bed, what scanning specs do you use?

Thanks Gents!

Has anyone used or know where to get a wet plate film holder for the Deardorff V8 that is thick enough to accommodate glass and not mess up the focal plane? Thanks. Joe.

Would like to scan the 8x10 plates and print up to 40x50

Do you recommend the Epson 850 or something else dedicated to wet plates and flat art---no transparencies or negatives..... Thanks.

Just wondering what some of you favorite lenses for making landscape wet plate images, as opposed to the soft focus and petzval lenses for portraits... Thanks.

Well, what are your thoughts on that lens??? Thanks.

Does anyone know anything about this lens? Thanks. Joe.

ALAN, who makes them and what is the maximum opening f stop?

Favorite wide Wide angle lens for 8x10 field camera landscape photography?

The main use for the scanner would be to make large prints from 4x5 and 8x10 tintypes. Is the Epson 850 good enough for that? Thanks. Joe.

What flatbed scanner to you recommend for wet plate collidion tintypes?

Any recommendations on 8x10
Wet Plate Holders?

Thanks. Joe.

You should also look at Wista wooden field camera. I think the Vermont Zone VI is the best built of them all. If you can find one in good condition I would go for it. If you will be hiking far...

I have a Wista DXII 4x5 and a Zone vi 4x5....anyone use the Wista 810. 8x10?

Thanks Jim....will do...

I am considering buying a used 8 x 10 field camera... Would love to hear your thoughts! Thanks. Joe.

I am from the Chicago area also. It is well worth the visit!

What about the Wista DX810?

Beautiful Ken!!!

I lost a couple of lens caps. Where do order replacement caps? I have rodenstock, Nikkor and Schneider lenses... Thanks. Joe.

If anyone has any Fuji Quickloads (ASTIA, Velvia 50 or Provia) that they want to sell, please email me at kaynephoto@aol.com. Thanks. Joe.

Very cool image..I like the dust-glare-it gives it a timeless look!

Old Grain Silo...

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Old Bicycle...Colorado

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Thanks for all of the comments and critiques!!! Updating and making changes is very simple..... Joe.

Well, it has been LONG overdue. My new website is now online. Please relax, grab a cup of coffee or wine, and visit it at
www.josephkaynephoto.com whenever you have a chance. If you already have it...

If anyone has any boxes to sell or knows where I can get some please let me know or email me at kaynephoto@aol.com. Thanks. Joe.

Michael and Ray are both fantastic. Eric, please give Ray my regards. Thanks. Joe.

I know that this may be a stretch but does anyone have any boxes of Astia Quickload that they may want to sell? Please email me at kaynephoto@aol.com with details. Thanks. Joe.

My old Epson 3200 just died. Does anyone have a good recommendation for a quality scanner for 4x5 transparencies under $800.00? Thanks. Joe.

Does anyone know how to tighten down the knob on the rail that locks the focusing. Mine is starting to have too much slack. Thanks. Joe.

The Rooster Barn

Wista DXII
Schnieder 120
Provia

The Mona Lisa.....

Wista DXII
Provia

Old Barn Door.....

Old Trading Post.....

Neat building..neat capture!

Old House......