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    Re: Photos of Early Morning

    Romania, 2011
    90mm Schneider, Kodak Ektar film
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    Re: What is a fresnel lens?

    Thanks Andrew. Related to the fresnel's position, on which side of the GG would you use it? I can read some people place it between the lens and GG, which apparently can affect focusing, while others...
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    What is a fresnel lens?

    I have been using LF for a couple of years now, but still am having trouble understanding what do some photographers use fresnels for?

    I did a lot of searching around, but all i can find is stuff...
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    Ilford HP5+ in Fomadon LQN

    Anyone used this recipe? I've tried a search but no results. Thanks!
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    Re: BTZS tubes - nice equipment

    The tubes are great. Just got a couple myself a few weeks ago, and seriously simplified my processing & time in the darkroom. Not using gloves any more, since you barely need to touch the chemicals...
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    Re: 4x5: tray or tank?

    Doesn't that scratch the emulsion?

    Anyway, i'm still experimenting. I just found a 2$ coffee mug with a water tight cap, and apparently it can easily fit 2 sheets leaning on the walls, so i'll...
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    Re: 4x5: tray or tank?

    Jay, not sure what you mean by 'brush' development.
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    Re: 4x5: tray or tank?

    On the same topic, suppose i get a tank: either a standing tank like the Yankee, or a rotating tank like the Jobo 2520, or even a home-made BTZS-like tube. Question is: can i do all the steps...
  9. Thread: Bridge of Sighs

    by lmlmlm
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    Re: Bridge of Sighs

    http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6122/5960444068_7590396505_z.jpg
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    Re: Still-Life Images, 2011

    My first decent exposure of my first decent still life setup. Please do comment.

    http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6143/5947164549_04254d4402_z.jpg
    Fomapan 100, 8" at f/11
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    Re: Basics of 4x5 B&W development

    Really appreciate your responses Brian.
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    Re: Basics of 4x5 B&W development

    Thanks for that, your reply is really helpful. A couple more for anyone willing to respond:


    The emulsion side, as far as i know, is the side you are seing when holding the film with the notch...
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    Re: Advice for my first 4x5 purchase

    That's exactly what i started with too, a Shenhao & 90mm lens, still using them successfully today. Its a good quality entry kit. Go for it!
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    Re: Basics of 4x5 B&W development

    Hi guys, i'm also an amateur in 4x5" but are quite familiar with the usual routine of processing. However there's many things that i still wonder about, usually stuff outside my routine which still...
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    Re: Beginner's guide to developing 4x5" sheets

    Indeed for this sheet i only rotated the tray, not really touching the sheet itself. Wasnt sure what to do with the sheet really..
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    Re: Beginner's guide to developing 4x5" sheets

    Just to let everybody know this is my first developed sheet based on what i learned from this topic, its not much of a picture but the process worked :)

    How long do you usually keep the negs in...
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    Re: Beginner's guide to developing 4x5" sheets

    So, im getting closer to my first test processing. I bought the cheapest plastic food containers, which are square and roughly 30% bigger than a 4x5 sheet, and some Foma chemicals. I will do one...
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    Re: Beginner's guide to developing 4x5" sheets

    As Brian suggested i improvised a talking timer by recording my own voice on the phone. That's a good trick! :)

    Here's another question: how i am supposed to read the thermometer in the dark? is...
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    Re: Beginner's guide to developing 4x5" sheets

    Thank you guys your replies are really helpful. I think im gonna buy some cheap chemicals first to give it a go. Is the stop bath mandatory for basic development, or i can do without? I think i read...
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    Beginner's guide to developing 4x5" sheets

    Hi all.
    I am interested in doing my own b/w processing, however would need your advice before buying some stuff and doing my first tests.

    While searching the forum i get the most popular methods...
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    Re: Good & cheap 4x5" sleeves in Europe?

    Thanks!
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    Good & cheap 4x5" sleeves in Europe?

    Hello everybody,
    Im looking for a place to order good (no pvc) sleeves for 4x5" sheet storage.

    Similar to this or this, but has to be in Europe since that overseas shipping is a killer :)
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    Re: Post your first (LF) shot

    nothing special about my first 4x5.. i am just happy about it, turned out better than i expected
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    Re: Shen Hao TZ45IIA and Schneider 90mm lens

    Thanks, i figured it out. It is pretty obvious once you get used to the camera movements.

    Johnny: if you do come to Romania, PM me a week ahead, and we'll do a trip together, i know a lot of good...
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    Shen Hao TZ45IIA and Schneider 90mm lens

    I am just starting with LF and got these 2 items, however i cant really focus the lens good enough even with the bellows completely retracted. Am i doing something wrong, or am i supposed to get a...
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    Re: 4x5 equivalent in centimeters

    Writing from Romania, where both formats are being sold by different retailers. Thats the reason for my confusion, it was not a math issue..
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    Re: 4x5 equivalent in centimeters

    I found another dealer that sells film in 4x5 inches, so i'm gonna go for that. Thank you for your replies.
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    4x5 equivalent in centimeters

    Hello, as i am waiting for my first LF kit to arrive, i am on the lookout for some negatives as well. A local shop is selling them, however they are listed in Centimeters (CM) and its a bit...
  29. Thread: Chamonix 45N-2

    by lmlmlm
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    Re: Chamonix 45N-2

    Hello everybody, on the same subject - which body should i choose between the Chamonix 45N-2 and the Toyo 45CF? They both cost around the same price, so i'm just now trying to figure out which could...
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