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    Re: Developer Question

    A word about Fomapan 100. My experience is that it builds contrast quickly. I'm new in the lab so stuck with the "one film, one developer" advice and was using Naaco super 76 ( a liquid D-76 clone)....
  2. Re: Beseler 4x5 above the lens filter holder

    I bought one from KHB Photografix in Canada (I think). Around $35.
  3. Re: beseler 45 and ground fault interrupter

    Hello everybody, I got the current leakage problem fixed. When I opened the motor case I found lots of black powder caked inside, like graphite. I presume it is the material the brushes are made of...
  4. Re: beseler 45 and ground fault interrupter

    Thanks everyone for the responses and deep concern, Kevin you didn't go overboard. I needed to be reminded how serious this is. I got the motor unit apart and all the wiring and insulation inside...
  5. Re: beseler 45 and ground fault interrupter

    yes got the message!
  6. Re: beseler 45 and ground fault interrupter

    Jim, lamp housing on a two prong plug, timer is three prong. With lamp plugged into timer, timer into wall there is no problem, I can operate the lamp via the timer w/o tripping the GFI. The motor to...
  7. beseler 45 and ground fault interrupter

    Hi all, I'm getting my darkroom up and running. All electrical goes through a ground fault interrupter. When I plug in the motor for the Beseler the ground fault trips. This is without the motor...
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    Re: base board to negative distance

    Got it. Just what I was looking for.
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    Re: base board to negative distance

    Thanks for this. Algebra was a long time ago. If I plug in numbers I get results that seem reasonable but I don't really know what I am doing. what does p and q represent? Would it be asking too much...
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    base board to negative distance

    Putting together my first darkroom and have want to know how much distance I need from the negative to my paper for a 16x20 print (largest I can do) using 5x7 format and 180mm lens, and 4x5 format...
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    Re: Darkroom in laundry room?

    Frank, Your comments always make so much sense. It is important, so no shared space. No mixing with my three main activities, eat, shi*, sleep. What's left over? What about the living room? I can't...
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    Re: Darkroom in laundry room?

    Thanks Powlowski,

    I can tolerate just about anything, even if it drives me to distraction, like dust on negatives, which I hate, but can tolerate. Thanks for the suggestion of an air...
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    Darkroom in laundry room?

    I need some advice. I am finally getting serious about building a darkroom. My first consideration is my laundry room, of course it's got electricity, water and a drain. It is also light tight as I...
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    Re: Tripod Help!

    I own a tilt all and like it, but I use a Gitzo. It's solid, as is Frank's advice.
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    I need a book on toning prints

    Can anyone recommend a book on techniques for print toning. I know nothing about toning. Also would like paper suggestions. Looking for a paper that responds to a wide range of toners, not one that...
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    Re: Mixing chemicals quick & easy

    John, Ultrafine Online sells the Nacco product as Ultrafine liquid developer, pretty sure it is the super 76 (I just received an order). They also sell a UF-60 universal developer, but I don't know...
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    Re: 5X7 contact prints

    Using a slow silver chloride paper like designed for contacts like lodima or fomalux will give long exposure times (light bulb setup, not enlarger light). That might help.
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    Re: Contact Printing - Where to Start?

    Hi Chris,
    I'm speaking from very little experience, but it might be useful. I also have no room for an enlarger, so it's contacts in my "darkened room" with the light bulb (15 watt) method. I'm...
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    Re: Best Standard lens for 5 x 7 format?

    as previously stated I would recommend 300mm or longer for 57 portraits. Older designs (tessar) are available at 4.5. Newer designs that are sharp to the corners at large aperture may not have an...
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    Re: hi and a problem

    contact printing should be doable in your bathroom. A light bulb and a printing frame ( I use an old proof printer, Patterson I think, designed for proof sheets of 35mm). A piece of wood over the tub...
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    Re: new to Group and LFP

    I have no room for an enlarger, so have opted for contact prints on 5x7. Shooting only B&W supplies have not been a problem. I'll occasionally shoot 4x5 and yes the prints are pretty small but still...
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    Re: Lodima users

    voice of inexperience here but the mention of POP (the paper I first printed on) caught my eye. FYI there is another silver chloride contact paper available. Fomalux 312, it's RC matt in one grade....
  23. Re: Foma Fomalux papers on baryta layer - specimens - free for testing

    More options in a silver chloride paper? Sounds great. Are there plans for a gloss finish (Fomalux 312 is currently only mat)?
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    bellows support question

    I had a new bellows made for an old 8x10. It came with tabs to be attached to the bellows to support the bellows when not extended. The support hooks for the tabs are located on the sides of the...
  25. Re: Lens Recommendation for a Handheld 4x5 Camera

    To me , hand held portraits mean no GG or critical focus, so ultimate sharpness is not number one. Camera shake can still annoy, so long lenses are challenging. Speed is what I'd look for. Probably...
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    Re: Kodak Portra 160 or 400 film

    I've used these films only in medium format, usually the 400 (all hand held) at box speed. Good results. If I err on exposure it is on slight over exposure.
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    Re: another focusing cloth question

    cloth wrapped around rear standard clothes pinned underneath, like Mikes binder clip idea.
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    Re: Taylor, Taylor and Hobson Lens

    I have this lens, although not of the TT&H designation. I've considered selling it many times but can't seem to do it. IMO it is not an all around lens. Low contrast, very flare prone and quite soft...
  29. Re: Suggestions for 8x10 Contact Print Paper?

    Try Fomalux 312 as previously mentioned. It's RC with a mat finish. It's inexpensive. It's easy to use, it's RC, fixes and washes quickly. I use it on 5x7. Very slow, with a 15 watt bulb I have...
  30. Re: What discontinued product do you miss the most?

    That should read "POP"
  31. Re: What discontinued product do you miss the most?

    Pop
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    Re: Beseler 8x10 drum

    I've read somewhere about cutting the business end off small zip ties then super glued to the inside of the smooth drum. I've never done this so don't know if it works. Something to consider.
  33. Re: Does the 5X8 format have advantages over 5X7?

    David,
    It does seem that 8x10 film may have a brighter future than 5x7, so there might be an advantage there. If you are considering enlargements then I think cropping 4x5 as others suggest is the...
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    Re: In Praise of 5x7... Post'em !

    Joe, I really like this one, the angles that the trees and your model creates, and I love those mushrooms!
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    Re: post "doorways/entrances"

    San Diego State University 5x7 Korona 210 dagor Efke 50 rotary processed in D-76 clone. New to LF comments welcome.
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    Re: In Praise of 5x7... Post'em !

    Wind farm near Palm Springs. Dagor 210 (or protar V can't remember) ancient Korona on Efke 50 rotary processed in a D-76 clone. I've had issues with the Efke (coating problems?) and have switched to...
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    Re: Arista Edu Ultra for POP?

    Jan, a bit off topic, but do you coat your own POP? I was using Centennial POP until it went out of production and would love to find a source for this paper. Thanks,

    Ralph
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    why chemistry?

    New here. I thought while processing photo materials I was using chemicals. But it turns out that I was using chemistry? Why is that?
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    Re: Un-notched Efke

    Same here. Un-notched or very shallow notch in 50 speed 5x7. Also had one sheet with weird streaks, and of course it was one with a decent image on it. As much as I loved the film, I just had to call...
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    Hello from San Diego, CA

    An introduction to make my membership official. I learned the basics with my dad's screw mount Leica (that I now own). He cleaned out his closet and gave me a weird camera with bellows (century...
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