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Hi Folks,

Does anybody have a spare push-on lens cap for 67mm filter size. I bought lens without caps so I am looking for any. E**y does not offer it.

I sincerely thank you to all.

Live LF...

Justin,

Thanks for the info. I sent mail there too and I also hope I will be lucky guy.

Hi,

today I am going to Toronto to do some business with my wife and my cutie kiddo. Is there any photo Galleries I can go? Preferably DT Toronto...Reason not enough time to travel around.
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Thanks again,

I do have a book from Kodak, Build your own Darkroom, I am kinda following this one, only they suggested to buy sink. Would be anybody interested to see my progression of building...

Hi Eric,

Can you take pics of the book which they talk about sink? At least I will have an idea how to build one. You can email it to me.

Anybody,
What is the best method to join wood? L...

Thanks for advice, looks like plywood and boat epoxy is way to go. I appreciate all you input.

I am doing my own darkroom and my wife wife is not happy but at the end it came down to sink construction.

I am probably to build one, because I live in Ontario, Canada and ... there is not too...

I am just wondering what is optimal water conditions for photography? Hard, soft, in between and what kind of filter you using to purify water and why, if you can mention product manufacturer it...

I think we need to make a big picture where photography went over a time since beginning. What do you see if you look at the pictures from 19 century? Early years of 20 century, Mid 50's, 70's,...

Additional info for all former customers of Agfa Scala they used to send order to Toronto Image Works:

This is official information of Toromto Image works:

Dear Scala Users,
We regret to...

Bob,

Toronto Image Works discontinued processing Scala as of Sep, 2005. I personally was interested to buy Scala from them but they don't have 8x10 film at all nor they process Agfa Scala. In my...

Hi Joseph,

I live in SW Ontario, Welland. If you want contact me off-site.

What about using two linear polarisers at the same time? Rotation of these two polarisers determines how much light will be passed through the lens...

Hi Dee,

I second to Alan's opinion. Meters are calibrated for certain reflectance, I'd say around 18% (there are few great threads here around how exactly are meters calibrated).

what is...

John,

fabulous article. I am too young to realize years you are talking about, but it is fascinating to hear it. I can imagine all hard work and real situations you went through.

School and...

Canadians Ilfochromers...

I spoke with Ilford Canada and I have som positive news.

P-3 Chemistry is on stock (Developer and Fixer), Bleach is comming in a few days.
I will provide with...

Ok, I went wild based on comment in this thread...

I purchased CPP-2, B&W film will be developed in Pyrocad HD and printed on AZO as contact prints.
My color stuff goes to Ilfochrome CPK.1K...

Hi Mark,

I called every camera store in Ontario, they do not supply it...Most of them believe ilford is gone. If I tell them Ilford resumed production, they act like they're surprised, but that is...

Hi Nick,

Thanks for response I've got the picture. As far who is verified supplier in Canada, it is The Camera Store in Calgary. Recently they've got new supply from Ilford. Ask for Rob. Be aware,...

B&H Photo will not ship to me due to US regulations. I found one supplier in Canada, but he has replenishers instead of starters. I do not know if I can use replenishars as starters or not.

Oh...

Hi,

I am having problem to locate supplier for Ilford P-3 chemistry. Esspecially in Canada. I tried US suppliers too (B&H Photo), they cannot ship it because of some sort of regulations? Can...

Thanks everybody for responses.
Thanks Jan and Brook for understanding. I am perfectionalist so I did not intend to process my own film unless I would feel by myselt I have at least appropriate...

Hi All,

I have to defend myself a little bit here. The reason I asked this question is I do not have space to even process film because my bathroom is so small I have no space. To make print I am...

Hi All,

probably these questions had been here, but I am looking for some additional expertise. I live in Ontario, Canada. My space restrictions does not allow me to process B&W 8x10 sheets. I...

Thank Eugene,

it is a very good source of information about Fujinon lens.
I also did a calculation of image circle and it looks to me that 80 degrees of view angle for 360mm lens gives 608mm...

One correction. In my database I have 68 degrees and 485 mm. I think it is for newer lens. I added this one to my database also. Looks it is correct for older versions 80 degrees and 608 mm.
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Still, that coverage is kinda unusually big. In my database I keep by myself, I read 485 mm image circle and 77 degrees ange view. But it is for modern W lens. This one is W S. Older version. I just...

Thanks Richard. I am trying to be honest with my trades.

Hi,

I do not know if I made a good deal with these lens, But I bought these lens on Ebay. You can see the thread here. I paid 402 USD for it. Seller said it is good lens (80 deg angle and 608mm...

Hey all,

Niagara region is here too. I am from Welland, ON.
I was shooting 20 years 35 mm [I can't understand why that long :-)], and recently I moved to 8X10 world. My Deardorff is re-polished...

James,

Thank you for your post. Great link. Exactly I need.

Recently I am looking for 100 pcs of Black Opaque 12x15 Inch Ziplock (Reclosable) plastic bags for my filmholders and film.
Unfortunately I can't find anybody who is selling them. Any help?
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Yeah, every day.

Hello everybody,

If you fing oil on the shutter blades, what might go wrong? Is this ok or what steps I need to take to have peace of mind shutter will not fail? How much it is gonna cost me?
...

Thanks Canadians.

It's good to see quite number of LF maniacs in CANADA. Anybody lives in Niagara region?

Hi Canadians,

I am having problem to find good source for 8x10 film color positive sheets. When I find a retailer with a good price, shipping charge is outragegous and it is in US so customs even...

1.) Bought - 8X10 Deardorff + 8x10 back + lens boards, 210mm Schneider Super Angulon + retainer, 16 8x10 Fidelity Elite Holders, Tripod, CAP-40 Processor, 2 x Spectra TriColor Meter, 150 4" Gelatin...

Thank you for the answer. I appreciate you revealed your technique and it is so amazing.

Hello,

I searched through e-bay to look after Sekonic L-608 Light meter and there are few threads about US meters vs. Hong-Kong meters vs European ones. Is anybody more knowledgeable about it?
...

Hi all,

Is it important to know that or not? What would be the reason to know it? Because of camera bellows contractions?

Peter.