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    Re: Jobo edge density film problem

    Now that winter and Cleveland’s grey skies are behind us I have been out shooting, developing and printing 7x17.

    “One of the suggestions was to center the 17” side of the film in the 22” tank so...
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    Re: Jobo edge density film problem

    Sandy,

    Thank you. I tried the flashlight in the bellows. After about seven minutes I found the slightest sliver of light. There is a rectangular wooden stop for the film holder that is fastened...
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    Re: Jobo edge density film problem

    One of the suggestions was to center the 17” side of the film in the 22” tank so the film rested above the bottom of the tank. In my recent tests the film slid to the bottom of the tank during...
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    Re: Jobo edge density film problem

    Thank you Sandy. How would you do that?

    One reason I don’t think that is the cause is that in three of the last four development tests I remembered to turn around one of the two sheets so that...
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    Re: Jobo edge density film problem

    Thank you all for your suggestions. Some contradicted others so I did my best guess of what to try first. Ideally I would make one change at a time, but there were simply too many, so I took a...
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    Re: Jobo edge density film problem

    In hopes of drawing answers from all who might have encountered this problem, I posted the same question on the Apug.org. Different people and different answers have appeared. If interested you...
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    Re: Jobo edge density film problem

    Thank you all I plan to try these suggestions in my next developing probably tomorrow. I will report back.

    John
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    Re: Jobo edge density film problem

    Good thought. I can combine both ideas in one development.

    Thank you.

    John
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    Re: Jobo edge density film problem

    Thank you Keith. You are correct. I insert the film all the way to the bottom of the tank. That is where the problem is on the film. I will try the next batch with the bottom edge off the bottom...
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    Jobo edge density film problem

    I am getting overdevelopment or high edge density on the film edge opposite the notch. This is the 7 inch side of 7x17 film. The other three edges are fine. Can you offer suggestions how to...
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    Re: what support is good for my Wisner 11x14?

    I use a Reis A100 tripod and A250 double tilt head under a Phillips 7x17 that is only 12 pounds. There have been many threads and posts about tripods and heads. I simply prefer the rigidity, the...
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    Re: Chamonix 11x14 with heavy lenses?

    Evan,

    What does that look like? I did look at the Chamonix web site, but only found a listing of sizes and prices.

    The biggest lens I have used on my RH Phillips 7x17 Explorer (predecessor of...
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    Re: Kentmere fineprint VC FB

    In the middle of last summer Ilford was saying the distributor still had stock. Hopefully your retailer will know to try to order it from them.
    I bought five boxes of 16x20 to finish my projects. ...
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    Re: Must divest - best way?

    I know Fred Newman of the View Camera store has sold gear for customers. I was told he took a 25% cut. Contact him if interested to see if he still does.

    View Camera Store, PO Box 19450 ,...
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    Re: Hard Tripod Case

    In that case I would be reluctant to try the PVC home built. I use the smaller 1 ½" size pipe to build a frame for a 24' boat winter cover. It survived the first winter but was quite fragile taking...
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    Re: Hard Tripod Case

    The J600 comes with a padded bag with a fabric slot for each leg piece. Ries says, …."fits into a custom designed cordura bag that will work perfectly with your backpack." What protection do you...
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    Re: Darkroom Design for a 9.8ft x 10.1ft room

    [QUOTE=Luis-F-S;1070680].... I'm planning on two ceiling mounted exhaust fans directly over the sink, exhausting into a small fur down space with an exterior opening at one end. ....QUOTE]

    If I...
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    Re: When to Sell Lenses

    The other day, the wonderful girl I married 22 years ago asked, " Is there anything you need for Christmas, a power tool or something for the LF cameras?" She wouldn't know a Dagor from a Petzval,...
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    Re: Folmer & Schwing 7x17 Accessories

    After Ilford discontinued my favorite Kentmere Fineprint after five years I am just beginning to learn how to shoot digital. I'll post as soon as i learn how it works.
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    Re: Folmer & Schwing 7x17 Accessories

    I use the BTZ version.
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    Re: Folmer & Schwing 7x17 Accessories

    People say there is a glow to their images.
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    Re: Folmer & Schwing 7x17 Accessories

    Congratulations on your 7x17. Mine has brought me much joy for the last five years. I read your enthusiasm and hope you have as much fun as I have had.

    Some thoughts on your questions:
    12 inch...
  23. NE OH USA Gathering, August 9-10-11, 2013

    We are well into Summer. Time to gather for a photo event with good people.

    Last May we had some 25 visit for fun, photography, print review and food. We missed a few regulars and gained a few new...
  24. Re: Wanted photos, drawings and designs of late 1800s photo studios

    Thank you Scott. Most helpful.

    John
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    Wow!! What a gold mine. Thank you all. These are wonderful resources. Peter Spangenberg and I shot 8x10 there for two years. It never gets boring because Jim is constantly adding new material and...
  26. Wanted photos, drawings and designs of late 1800s photo studios

    Looking for photos, drawings and designs of late 1800s photo studios. Jim Fry the owner of the Ohio Farm Museum, Richfield, OH USA has allowed several of us to prowl and photograph in the forty...
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    Re: 11x14 or 8x10 Field Camera

    Perhaps an explanation for the name of "Midwest Large Format Asylum."
    There are only 580 nutcase members including many of us on the LF Forum.

    John
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    Re: Using iphone apps for lightmeter

    I see it as a spare in the event I break or splash my Sekonic 508. A poor backup, but a backup never the less. The problem for me at age 73 is, will I remember that I have it on the phone if I ever...
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    Re: 11x14 or 8x10 Field Camera

    The Italian company Durst makes some of the best enlargers in the world. They should be easier to find in the EU than here. I have a model 138, a 5x7 enlarger that was converted to 8x10 with a cold...
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    Re: 5x7 versus 8x10

    Is cost of film your reason for using X-ray film? If you have to buy a camera and lens or lenses in one size or the other, I would think the higher cost of an 8x10 camera of identical quality and...
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    Re: "HARMAN TiTAN 8x10 Pinhole Camera"

    Fred Newman of the View Camera store just sent out an email to the BTZS users group with the following,
    "Fred Newman 3:27pm Apr 9 ,
    Ilford just introduced a new "HARMAN TiTAN 8x10 Pinhole Camera"....
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    Re: Moderate wide angle lens for 7x17"

    Keith,

    Very interesting. Thank you. Time to go shopping.

    Thanks,

    John
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    Re: Moderate wide angle lens for 7x17"

    Keith,

    Thank you very much. That certainly explains it and looks quite reasonable at least compared to the Lotus product. One last (I hope) question. If the hardware takes special screws and...
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    Re: Moderate wide angle lens for 7x17"

    Keith,

    Thank you. I saw their ads several years ago and was thinking of going that route, but then forgot the name and address. Do you remember the parts list you used? Now that you have had...
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    Re: Moderate wide angle lens for 7x17"

    That may explain my preference for the 10" Dagor, both on the 7x17 and the 8x10.
    I hadn't thought of it that way. Thank you.

    John
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    Re: Moderate wide angle lens for 7x17"

    Oren,

    How do you use 7x17 in vertical format? I find turning the Phillips on a Ries a once a year adventure. Did you built a right angle frame such as Lotus offers on their site. If so I would...
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    Re: Moderate wide angle lens for 7x17"

    It has been a while since the last post, but if the topic is still alive I use a 250 Wide Field Ektar as my widest for 7x17. My most used lens is a 10” Dagor. I switched to this from a 305 G...
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    NE Ohio Gathering, May 17-18-19, 2013

    Time to start planning for Spring

    We had three super gatherings in 2012 and three in 2011. It is time to start planning our first for 2013. Last September we missed a few regulars and gained a few...
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    Re: Hello! Any LF Peeps in NE Ohio?

    Hi all. I am the guilty John Powers mentioned above. Thank you for the kind words. I am host of the NE OH Gatherings, three or four a year in warm weather for the last five years. There is a post...
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    Re: LF Portfolio Showing Jan 2013

    This show or gathering of LF shooters draws from though out the Midwest. Coleen, Evan and several others are from WI. I’m bringing a box of prints from OH. Jim T posted on the MWLF Forum today that...
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