Pere:
The critical issue that has been overlooked in this thread is: What quality controls - if any - did the vendor undertake to assure that the liquid Pyrocat, and in whatever configuration...
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Pere:
The critical issue that has been overlooked in this thread is: What quality controls - if any - did the vendor undertake to assure that the liquid Pyrocat, and in whatever configuration...
Pere:
It would have been only fair had But sold Pyrocat-MC with an express disclaimer: WARNING: This product may be defective; use at your own risk and expense!
At least when Sherrie worked...
After refusing to discuss my several instances of "Sudden Death" with Pyrocat-MC, Bud told me today that I am the only person among 200 customers to have complained about the quality of his product....
Vaughn:
Try to focus on the good times and your abiding love for your son, for that is all that really matters.
As someone who has enjoyed your photographs of your son, I am indeed sorry to...
Consider a moment of respect for Steve, and all that Steve has done through his View Camera Magazine to promulgate understanding and appreciation of large format photography.
For those of use...
One other thing, Ries offers on its web site customized camera to tripod-head platforms to maximize the camera-tripod interface, while eliminating camera-tripod head torque. No other tripod company...
Someone at the "big box store" just suggested automotive wax because it dries hard and prevents moisture from having contact with whatever is underneath the wax.
Has any one tried auto wax to...
Does anyone have experience with products for waxing, or otherwise lubricating, the Rise/Fall channel on a Deardorff's front standard?
Flauvius
But, did you get a model release first?
Good luck,
Flauvius
Peter:
You have captured pure love and pride in the human spirit!
Congratulations, with this image you have a masterpiece that is every bit as amazing as Eugene Smith's mother & child from...
In mathematical terms, the maximum illumination circle of a lens is a function of what?
Thank You,
Flauvius,
At the suggestion of master camera builder and Zone VI veteran Richard Ritter, that I needed a "better" tripod for my 8x10, I ordered a Ries tripod with a nearly 6" square mounting base plate.
...
Some years ago, I attended an in-field workshop of Steve Simmons at his Large Format convention in Louisville, KY. Steve is patient, good natured and an excellent teacher.
One thing in particular...
There are still a few old "regulars" who sold on "The Bay" in its hey day, and who now sell privately pre-owned high quality used photo gear. The trick is to follow their websites, or to simply...
In the early 60s, the Itachi camera company made a metal field camera under the Toyo name, and that came with 4x5 and 5x7 clip-on rotating backs.
The camera is a really a 5x7 with a 4x5 reducing...
Old-N-Feeble:
Why do you believe that a 1:1 lens is more easily made APO?
Flauvius
+1
As an aside, it amazes me that anyone who has gone through the large format learning process would foist likely defective film upon a newbie struggeling to understand all the variables in...
Gregg:
I would appreciate Greg Miller clearing some space in this stored image folder so that I can PM him.
Flauvius
Hello Daniel:
On Wednesday of this week, I am meeting with someone who has a "d...al" camera and who can made an image of my modified tripod for you.
In principle, your image pretty much is...
Hello Lenser:
I use my "two leg" tripod to make images from walls in parking lots and other locations where the third leg of a conventional tripod presents a problem.
My sand bags and other...
Kirk:
The "two legged" tripod obviates the problem of photographing in a tight space and having the third leg take up needed, but otherwise wasted, space.
The tripod is kept tank steady...
You might check with Adam at S.K. Grimes, he just modified one for me that would likely meet your needs.
Flauvious
Kirk:
As for bottles for use with Pyrocat, I would suggest that you only use new bottles to avoid the possibility of residue contamination.
Flauvius
Based upon my following experience in storing and using the PF's Pyrocat-MC, plastic bottles are not likely to be the problem. Allow my to explain:
I have developed developed Tri-X 320 over many...
As someone who has taken both Bob Carnie's and Steve Sherman's workshops, I have to say that they are both excellant. You can not go wrong with either master.
Flauvius
djdister:
For me, Walker Evan's photographic work "speaks volumes" and far more eloquently than mere words.
Unfortunately, my further narration on this topic is likely to be stricken by the...
Hi Kirk:
As to my understanding of subliminalism, that is how I understand the concept and that is how it comes to me in the work of Walker Evans.
If it works for me, so be it. However, I do...
A photograph that uses an image to tell a story, or to convey an emotion, uses images to convey instinctively what otherwise would require a lot of words.
If you think of Walker Evan's work,...
Thanks to everyone for your kind replies,
Flauvius
What are your experiences with shutter shake when using a Sinar auto shutter in macro or 1:1 situations?
Flauvius
Ok, I will have a little "green dot" on my badge.
If anyone would like to do something specific, please PM me.
Flauvius
If any of you would like to meet - naturally after a stop at B&H - for a quick bite to eat or beer, who is interested?
It would also be a good idea if we, large format folks, would put little...
Kirk:
If you want to "think for a while" about alternative forms of development, how do you keep track of your undeveloped negatives?
Flauvius
The nice thing about pre-mixed Pyrocat in glycol is that it does not leave dried white specks, and as is the case with D-23, throughout your darkroom.
The problem with D-23 is the sodium sulfite...
Achor Hocking glass beer glass from WalMart, and a K-Mart kitchen timer: it has the biggest buttons on all kitchen timers I have seen and it does not have a LED to contend with.
With the top and...
Apart from loss of film speed, the biggest problem I have encountered with D-23 is that it results in white sodium sulfite stains on everything it come in contact with.
Pryocat is a much...
Riccis:
Your immage is the epidemy of dignity and strength in the face of unimagable adversity, a lesson for the ages!
I would love to experience and to capture the strenth in this man's...
Because we can, they can't, and we appreciate the difference!
Flauvius
What is "gee-whiz" supposed to mean?
It might be helpful to view the original poster's statement in terms of: How are f stops defined?
If defined in terms of the traditional formula: [F]ocal length divided by aperture diameter, ...