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    Re: Kodak Poly Toner Equivalent

    You might want to stay away from the sufide toners. Hydrogen sulfide gas which smells BAD and will fog any photo paper close by....

    Try this ( PhotoKB 10/05 Richard Knoppow:
    Powdered Selenium...
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    Re: Light leak or internal reflection?

    I had similar issues until I realized that if I did not make absolutely sure that the film holder was pushed all the way into the camera that I would see a streak near the end of the film where the...
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    Re: Marflex props!

    $299 plus $75 install charge.... Whew! Expensive trip in the woods!
    Steve
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    Marflex props!

    I just received my Linhof Master Technika back from Martin Arndt at Marflex. I poked a twig thru the bellows accidentally while hiking to a waterfall in NE Georgia. The new bellows is beautiful and...
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    Re: Hypo Check

    Robert, thanks for the info. TF-5 is supposed to be good for 30-8X10s/liter, but when I test it after 10-12 prints the precipitate is very apparent. I guess the trick is to see if it clears. If not...
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    Hypo Check

    What's the consensus on whether and what Hypo Check chemistry works?
    I use the Edwal solution. It seems that the fixer exhausts a lot quicker than what it's supposed to.
    Thanks in advance!
    steve
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    Re: Lightgear and Kelty System

    I have the Kelty system and am totally enamored with it. Light weight and versatile. Side pouches I use for film holders, altho if raining I move to center and put other gear in the sides. It's easy...
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    Re: print flattener

    Flexogloss was the old stuff. Smelled great and worked great. Long gone I think. Now, it's B&H that carries a print flattener concentrate that works pretty well.
    Steve
  9. Re: New ThinkTank 4x5 belt bags - Please express interest

    Sent in my 2 cents worth and got a nice reply from Think Tank. Keep it up people!
    Steve
  10. Re: Need a 135mm enlarger lens with 1/3 stops

    Ordered a new Rodagon 135 today. Problem solved!! Thanks.
    Steve
  11. Re: New ThinkTank 4x5 belt bags - Please express interest

    Put in my 'order' for a couple. Fingers crossed.....
    Steve
    David has a cool website. Holga and LF shots. Wow!!
  12. Re: Need a 135mm enlarger lens with 1/3 stops

    Thanks! Learned a lot. What I need 1/2 stops for is making unsharp masks. I recently took a class with Greg Gallagher and he uses a (?Schneider) enlarging lens which has 1/3 stops. It makes it much...
  13. Need a 135mm enlarger lens with 1/3 stops

    Which of the myriad 135 mm enlarging lenses out there has 1/3 stop clicks? Thanks!!
    Steve
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    Re: Asheville, NC

    We were just in Helen, Ga. for 5 days. photographed Anna Ruby Falls, Desoto (Lower and Upper) Falls, Ravens Cliff Falls, and, my favorite: Toccoa Falls. Prob forgot one or two others . Wow!!! If...
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    Re: Who works on Speed Graphics?

    Steve's Camera Shop. I think I can remember that name! LOL:)
    Steve
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    Re: Who works on Speed Graphics?

    You all are right on the money! (Vegas talk)! I talked personally with Fred and he suggested I send in the Crown Graphic (which I will do posthaste) and he'll give it a going over, fix the focal...
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    Re: Who works on Speed Graphics?

    Thanks! Is that the same guy you're thinking of Brian?
    Steve
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    Who works on Speed Graphics?

    I have a couple of issues with my 'new' Crown Graphic that need the attention of a good technician. Anyone know of someone who works on these? Thanks in advance....
    Steve
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    Re: Impossible Project

    I still have some and i ought to sell it if it's worth that much!! Been in a refrigerator also....
    Try their other products is what I'd recommend. Much more affordable.
    Steve
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    Linhof Master Question

    Bob (if you're watching), or anyone else: What is the small white plastic tube that runs along the right side of the drop bed designed to do? It just seems to get in the way when I extend the lens...
  21. Re: Some of my favorite things........5" No Name Petzval on 4X5

    Jim, did you get this lens sold? Those are beautiful shots!
    Steve
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    Re: 4 bladed easels

    ic-racer: That looks like exactly the piston I need. Thank you so much!!!
    Steve
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    Re: dallmeyer soft focus lens

    What Dallmyer do you have? I just received a 6" f/5.6 Dallmyer that I've fitted to a Linhof board. Now I need a model like yours I can try it on. I've been looking for a Petzval but can't seem to win...
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    Re: 4 bladed easels

    The Dunco easel is a superb instrument. Good luck finding one in the States. I have worn out the gas piston that holds up the blade carrier and I can't find anyone wanting to sell me a replacement ....
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    Re: First time to buy

    Well, if you are planning on portraiture then a 4X5 camera with a rangefinder for quick focusing would be a BIG help. That would include the Speed Graphic and (my favorite) a Linhof Super Technika...
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    Re: Angels & Insects at U. of Notre Dame

    My God those are beautiful. I live in Central Indiana and totally missed this announcement when I was in Valparaiso recently. If you can, go to the Chesterton Art Gallery and see Greg Gallagher's LF...
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    Re: New Grandagon 90 from KEH

    I was just looking at the KEH bulletin and drooling over those Grandagons! Looks like there is one less now!!! My Caltar 90 just doesn't have quite the coverage I need for architecture shots. Wonder...
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    Re: Petzval with diaphram

    I'm watching that too. Might be a good way to attach an old lens and add a shutter.
    Steve
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    Re: some nudes w/ Polaroid 4X5 and HP5

    Very dramatic light! Was the light pretty much directly overhead for those?
    Steve
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    Re: Acros 100 4x5 QL discontinued in US?

    I need 5 boxes of the QL s.....if you can work out a bulk order!
    Steve
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    GO FOR IT! WE WANT IT! How cool it would be since Fuji bailed on us.
    Steve
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    Re: New to 4x5 and this amazing forum

    No one has welcomed you yet so...Welcome to the LF addiction forum....
    Steve
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    Re: Acros 100 4x5 QL discontinued in US?

    Ditto on that. I bought 6 boxes on short notice and they're in the freezer. Ilford, Please bring us a Zip Load!!!!!
    Steve
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    Re: New Epson driver for the 3800 available.

    Epson 3800, for the money, is the best.....
    Steve
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    Re: Durst multigraph error message

    Not to be an alarmist but apparently there are issues with one or more of the circuit boards in Multigraph heads. This according to Jens at Jensen Optical, who has my power source now repairing it....
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    Re: Linhof flash attachment?

    Thanks. I found 2 Veach Engineering firms. One in Tacoma and one in Texas. Any guidance before I call and confuse someone on the other end? Ha!
    Steve
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    Linhof flash attachment?

    I'd like to attach a Metz 45 to the right side of my ST IV but the Metz flash attachment won't grip the right side Jones bracket. Does anyone know of a way to do this? Thanks......
    Steve
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    Re: Durst Mutigraph use manual

    I suspect I'll wait for a msg from Durst and probably send it in. Pretty sure there is a microprocessor on the blink... Thanks...
    Steve
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    Re: Durst Mutigraph use manual

    Reanto: I found the owner's manual at the Durst site (eventually). It was no help in fixing the problem so I have an emaill into Durst.it. Fingers crossed. Thanks
    Steve
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    Re: Durst Mutigraph use manual

    renato: I would be thrilled if you could do that! I live in Indiana and the keyboard on the Mutigraph is all lit up and I can't get it to reset! Let me know what I can pay you for the copy........
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