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    Polaroid type 55

    Thanks to all who contributed to my query. The Polaroid site was most helpful. For those of you that might be interested in trying to "solarize a type 55 negative here is what Polaroid recommends....
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    Polaroid type 55

    Ellis, what would you call an intense light?
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    Polaroid type 55

    How do you solarize a type 55 negative? I recently viewed the Photo Eye website and ??? Devine Tischler?? had made some images with solarized polaroid negative s. I sure would like to try the...
  4. Polarois type 55:Filtering Sulphite Sodium solution and working life ?

    It is possible to filter the solution and make it last longer. Getting rid of the swirlies in the solution is fairly easy. Either filter it through a coffee filter or use panty hose. The stuff does...
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    Technikarden45

    I know this is a bit off the original question, that being said. I have recently sold my beloved Wista Field 4x5 and purchased a used Technikarden 45s. I have not looked back. The camera is...
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    Blue cast to transparencies

    So... is it a blue..blue or a cyan blue? It could still be processing, even though you have tried two labs with the same results. Have you evaluated your transparencies with a color checker? Or are...
  7. reducing bright spots in transparencies

    I have two solutions, first use the Ilfochrome retouching dyes instead of the Marshalls. The Marshalls seem to pith and leave rings on the transpariencies. You can layer with the Ilfochrome dyes...
  8. Question for fine art pros. . .a little off beat

    Josh, after reading and re-reading your original question it seems pretty clear that you are trying to answer some personal questions here. Thats good, that is what art is all about. First I'll...
  9. I would like information on finding early 19th Century Photographers

    There are quite a few museums in Arizona that have extensive archives of early photographic work. The Heard in Phx comes to mind as well as Sharlot Hall in Prescott. Northern Arizona University,...
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    B+W photo question

    I believe if you re-shoot your image and add a bit more light to the legs you will be fine. You can either lower your soft box just a bit or add additional light with something else. Perhaps even a...
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    "Sprint" chemistry

    Hi Raven, Yes I have experience using the Sprint Chemicals. We use them at Prescott College. Film development: Increase your normal film development by 10% for roll films if you are using Kokak...
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    What's important in photo course

    I know this is coming in a bit late, sorry ...Field trip. What's important in a photo class? I hope you have been thinking about this for a while, and did not just get hired on last week and ...
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    Going for Large Format

    Dear John, it is not the format that matters. It is called subject matter for a reason. Its the subject that matters. It does not matter what size the negative is, marketing your work on the world...
  14. Lookig for one B&W fine art film and developer...

    Craig, if you are just getting back into large format, I really would not recommend PMK Pyro to start out with. I just finished processing 1125 sheets of 4x5 film in PMK pyro and it is not a...
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    Photography books: your favorites ?

    No big mystery about Bill Jay. I am an Arizona Native. I went to ASU. Bill was my advisor. Hope that clears things up. j
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    Photography books: your favorites ?

    Although these photographers may or may not have used large format equipment. My favorite books include books of Minor White,(Jupiter Portfolio in particular) Imogene Cunningham,(anything she...
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    old film

    I have just received 36 boxes of 25 sheet 8x10 hp5+ and Fp4+ film from a gentlem an that is no longer shooting 8x10. He has taken pity on a poor college instruct or. The film has an expiration date...
  18. Camera for a whannabee taking photography this spring

    Kathy, wait until you go to class to find out your requirements. I am a photo educator and trying to second guess a photo one instructor is futile. I have had instructors that started and worked...
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    the basics of selenuim toning...

    The basics of selenium toning are easy enough to master. There must ba a least as many methods for toning as there are photographers. So here is my 2 cents. properly fixed and washed print placed...
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    Kodak Polytoner

    Yes Poly-toner is a direct sulphide toner, however it also contains selenium. How much selenium does it take to make an image archival? Would the amount that is in Poly-toner be able to make and...
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    dry mounting prints

    Personally, I like the look of hinged prints, I have a dry mount press, and I use it for flattening prints. When its time to show my work, I feel the hinged method works best for me. Besides, I...
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    signing /stamping photos

    I agree with Mr. Scudder, the only benefit to doing numbered editions is for the gallery, not for the photographer. It seems rather silly to me to do a numbered edition when you have the negative,...
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    LF users...getting acquainted

    Sure, and I am all for the dating service too.
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    Agitation pattern for Nikor 4x5 tank

    Hi, you may not be getting even development because of your developer-film combo. Which developer are you using? When you agitate a 4x5 in a tank this really seems to make a difference. Some ...
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    4x5 transparency scans

    O.K., I have read the digital threads. Still confused. Here is my question. M y client, (the godsend) now wants all the 4x5 chromes we have shot scanned and t hen put onto a CD. He wants to be...
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    Muddy Prints, Why?

    Jon, I have to agree with the other posters. Check your safelights, did someone move them or change out a bulb while you were gone? Mix fresh chemicals. Working strength developer will oxidize in...
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    ilfochrome

    Ok here is the deal. Our client needs 1800 8x10 ilfochromes of what we are shoo ting. So my partner and I got to thinking and said, why can't we do it? We are smart, (sort of) and have many years...
  28. New View Camera Photog. Artistic Vision Needs Assessment

    Charles, please help me out. Have you been using other formats? Or are you completely new to photography? Do you want to use large format because of the fine detail, the movements on the camera or...
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    Tanks for 4x5 film proccessing

    Raven, have you thought about looking for the heavy kodak tanks? They made several sizes and you could use your dip and dunk method. I always see them in the used darkroom sections of camera...
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    Max Black with NO color

    Ok, Ok I know I am going to get into trouble for this one, but if you like printing on RC paper and you are happy with the Ilford and Oriental thats fine. Your vision. My first step would be to...
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    print and film washers

    Thanks to all who contributed to the archival print washer, film washer query. Especially Dorimus. The sites you recommended were quite valuable. I ended up ordering the Nova. Reasons? The...
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    print and film washers

    Hello to all, I think I have myself in more of a jam then I would like to admit. Fortunately this job will take about 6 months to a year to print. Unfortunatel y I am ill informed on a particular...
  33. +++large format slide film for portraits+++

    I have to agree with the Film from Fuji. Consistent in sheets and wonderful tonal qualities. The Astia film is even toned and very realistic. The Provia F seems to have more snap. Just make sure...
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    Toning Forte Polywarmtone paper

    First there should be a couple of questions answered. What paper developer are you using? What is your dilution of selenium to water? How long are your leaving the paper in the toner? There are...
  35. advice on camera for daughter for college

    This response is coming from someone who has been an instructor of college age students since 1984, so take it with a grain of salt. She will only be required to use a 135mm camera and a 50 mm lens....
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    A PMK Miracle???

    I agree with Carl. Your film had come to full development. Or nearly full development. By turning on the white light to inspect your negatives in the fixer you may have flashed your highlights a...
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    reciprocity failure

    I just ran into this myself and found that I did not enjoy the cold feeling I got when I used the long exposure times with velvia. Adding a magneta filter seemed to add too much pink to the white...
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    spotting negatives

    Howdy, I believe the product spot off is designed to be used on papers and not negatives. If you have a very steady hand and a large lighted magnifying glass you can etch out the black spot on your...
  39. Opinion on the 8x10 Wista Field wooden camera

    Since I see my name bandied about a bit, I thought I would contribute my two cents worth to the value of the Wista 8x10. I have named mine Wilma. She is a beautiful camera, the movements are...
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    Post trip blues

    A couple of decades ago I took a workshop with Minor White. At first I was off put by the fact that for the first few days he would not allow us to use a camera. We were there to learn from the...
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