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  1. Re: lightweight wide-ish 5x7 lens recommendations

    Consider a 135mm Wide Field Ektar. It is a very sharp lens and small in size with a good (235+) IC
    I have owned this lens and it is impressive. I also have a 120mm Angulon which is very small but...
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    Re: Wista 45vx or Chamonix 045n-2

    Kumar has it exactly right! Just tilt the back and center up the front standard and you are good to go. I have done this with a 75mm lens, bag bellows and my Wista VX. It is also extremely tough...
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    Re: 35mm Tmax 400 in DDX

    The Massive Dev Chart gives a starting time for DDX @1:4 at 8:00 at 68degF

    I have used DDX and it is a great developer, easy to use and with good keeping qualities in concentrate. It can be used...
  4. Re: Shootout...$1.50 Ink Jet Print vs $250 Eastman Kodak Dye Transfer Print

    I find it interesting that the OP has yet to post a rebuttal... I guess he just wanted to through his troll post up to see what kind of comments he would get. I have found the thread to be an...
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    Re: 4x5 Holder for Fuji FP-100c or FP-3000B?

    You can look for a Polaroid 405 film holder (I think that is the number) You can probably find a used 405 holder easier than the Fuji version and both work equally well.
  6. Thread: 50 sheets?

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    Re: 50 sheets?

    Don't count on it for color.
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    Re: Which filter for Ektar?

    Why use a filter at all? You should be able to correct the color in post processing either in the darkroom or in PS. If you wanted you could use a blue correction filter such as a B&W KB-15 which I...
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    Re: Mountains of Equipment

    Mark,
    Have you thought of getting in touch with local schools or putting the list on Craig's list? I would think that the Leitz enlarger might even go for a good price on Ebay.
    I am located in...
  9. Re: cheap 4x5 "zoom viewfinder" from the auction site.

    If you are going to talk about something on the "Auction site" it would be nice to give a link...so easy to see what you are referring too.
  10. Re: Help with Beseler Dichro 45 S ---Manual Needed---

    +1 on the "white light" switch/lever on the bottom-right of the unit. I may have an instruction book that I will have to look for. The 45S is a good unit that is pretty much bulletproof and can be...
  11. Thread: Gelatin

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    Re: Gelatin

    Would this gelatin (Bulk Foods 250 Bloom) work for sizing paper when doing gum printing? How would you mix this gelatin for sizing?
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    Re: New Film Changing Tent

    Do yourself a favor and try this out in the sun with some junk film. Years ago I bought one (not like this and it was used) and it ruined my film. I used it without testing it first. It was a good...
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    Re: Cheers from North Carolina

    Welcome aboard! Where in NC are you located? Have spent some time in NC mainly in the western part of the state. Love the Blue Ridge and the Smokies.

    Although fly fishing and photography are...
  14. Re: Hello from Erie, PA. Jumping in with both feet.

    Welcome aboard from you neighbor to the north. It sounds like you have about everything that you need to start except film. When I started shooting 4x5 I used the cheapest film I could find which...
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    Re: Interesting News From Kodak

    This is great news and something that I suspected would happen. Kodak still makes some of the best film in the world and if they can just concentrate on the analogue end of the business they will...
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    Re: Fuji PA45 holder

    Unless you are using the Fujiroid as a final image or are doing image transfer, your money would be better spent on a good meter and learning to use it properly. If you are just interested in a...
  17. Re: Kodak RA-4 vs Whatever they sell at Freeestyle.

    I believe that Fuji-Hunt Chemicals is the distributor in the US and as a stated above the chemicals can be obtained from the Minilab Supply store. They have good prices and service and I have not...
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    Re: Fuji PA45 holder

    Vinny had it exactly correct in that you can use the Polaroid 405 holder. I have one and it works very well. Here is one on Ebay as I write...
  19. Re: Kodak RA-4 vs Whatever they sell at Freeestyle.

    Drew, I have not heard that Kodak is coming out with a new C paper, if so that is good news and hopefully they will be offering cut sheets again. I can cut rolls in the darkroom but it is a huge...
  20. Re: Kodak RA-4 vs Whatever they sell at Freeestyle.

    I agree with Dan in that Fuji-Hunt chemistry is every bit as good as Kodak's and will be around for quite a while which is more than we can be assured about with Kodak :( .

    I have used Fuji-Hunt...
  21. Re: Need advice regarding Jobo CPP2 and C-41 developing: something's wrong..

    I really like the Fuji-Hunt C-41 and RA-4 chemistry. It is easy to mix and will keep for quite a while if stored with no air in the container. I use liter and half liter plastic water and seltzer...
  22. Re: Need advice regarding Jobo CPP2 and C-41 developing: something's wrong..

    Is your Expert Drum absolutely dry when you load the film? Are you doing a pre-wash?

    It looks like the negs may have gotten wet before processing or you may not be using enough chemistry. It is...
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    Re: Observations in Using Old Stuff

    I would not try to rehab that 90mm lens. It would be more expensive than it is worth. I think that you will be delighted to see that everything that you will need for your darkroom can be had very...
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    Re: Help! Sekonic l-488 Calculation Dial

    Google search produced this: http://www.butkus.org/chinon/flashes_meters/sekonic_digi-spot/sekonic_digi-spot.htm
    This website is a great source for instructions manuals on many pieces of photo...
  25. Re: Rodenstock grandagon 90 6.8 recessed board linhof type

    I use a generic recessed board with a 90mm f:6.8 on a Wista VX. I got the board from Badger Graphics so it is not exactly like the Chinese boards but it is close. It works just fine although I use...
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    Re: Continuous Lighting question?

    What subject will you be shooting with these lights?
    If people, electronic flash is probably best with color film and you could use hot lights with B&W. If you are shooting still life in color or...
  27. Re: How do you work with transparencies in the darkroom?

    There is a fellow in New Mexico, web site is Gamma Tech http://www.gammatech.com/ and he will make a negative of a digital file and may even be able to scan your original and make the negative. He...
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    Re: Color shift on R4 prints

    I find it somewhat difficult to judge color balance from a small section of a large print.
    Also if the negative requires any dodging or burning or other print manipulations, it is easier to...
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    Re: Color shift on R4 prints

    If you are using the exact same paper (same emulsion #) then there should be no change in color. I have used a rule of thumb that give it one stop of extra light for each rise in size...8X10 to...
  30. Re: Getting started with Pyro HD, TMX and Jobo 3006

    Todd,
    Here are my answers to your questions, others may disagree:
    Use the slowest rotation speed, on my CPA it is 3
    You are really going to have to run some tests, but 1:1 or 2:2 will work with...
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    Re: Jobo 2820 Test Drum w/ Unicolor Rollers?

    If you are worried about the diameter of the drum and if it will work with the Uniroller, it will. The Unicolor drums are actually wider that the 2800 series drums.

    As to even development, that...
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    Re: Hello from new member

    Welcome to the forum! I think that you will find us a good source of information. Use the search function and the LF home page is a good source of information.

    As for the Yankee film developing...
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    Re: shelf life of Moesch easy lith?

    I have never used that developer, but has the appearance changed, has it gotten darker, if not give it a try and let us know.
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    Re: Gossen Luna Pro batteries

    I had thought that you could still buy the mercury batteries in Canada. Maybe one of our Canadian members can enlighten us on that fact.
  35. Re: Unicolor Instructions for : UNICOLOR 320 "Film Drum II" Film Processor

    Jan,

    My comments on pre-soak and times was meant for B&W film development. C-41 is another story. Times and temperatures are quite rigid with c-41 and that is why I use my Jobo for c-41. I...
  36. Re: Unicolor Instructions for : UNICOLOR 320 "Film Drum II" Film Processor

    The times in the MDC can be lowered by 10-15% when you use rotary processing. Some feel that if you use a presoak, which I highly recommend with the Unidrum, then you needn't subtract time as the...
  37. Re: Unicolor Instructions for : UNICOLOR 320 "Film Drum II" Film Processor

    Although it is possible to process color film with the film drum, the CPA-2 gives a control of the temperature and more precise agitation that is not available with the Unicolor film drum. I can...
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    Re: U-Line antistatic bag advice

    I use a heavy weight plastic zip-lock bag. Since I started using these bags I have had very few problems with dust on my negs. The bags are 6"x9" and fit my newer Riteway holders with the plastic...
  39. Re: Unicolor Instructions for : UNICOLOR 320 "Film Drum II" Film Processor

    They never changed the configuration of the drums. I have about three of the small drums like yours and two stretch drums that would handle 14 rolls!

    I used to process up to 20 rolls at a time...
  40. Re: Unicolor Instructions for : UNICOLOR 320 "Film Drum II" Film Processor

    Jan,

    I have used the Unicolor film drums for many years and they are a great way to process B&W film. If you are processing 35mm use 5oz(150ml) for the first reel and 3oz(90ml) for each reel...
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