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  1. Re: The F.64 BPX Back Pack does not seem to have a place for a tripod. What do people

    I've always carried my tripod, while my backpack was strapped on my back.

    In earlier days, my tripod and tripod head weighed upwards of 14 lbs. Now, my CF tripod and head together weighs about...
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    Re: 5x7 enlargers?

    From a practicality point of view, 4x5 is the way to go. One can easily find an enlarger, film is less expensive, accessories are available, etc.

    But if you especially like the 2x3 aspect...
  3. Re: New Lens Scale: How To Convert Milliseconds To Standard Camera Fractions?

    What I do is to give the f-stop difference (in fraction of stops) needed to correct the actual speed to the nominal speed. So, you would use the nominal speed (i.e. 1, 1/2, 1/4 1/8 etc) on the light...
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    Re: Selenium Intensifying A Negative

    I took a photograph of a fireplace in a cement fortress on the Oregon coast, and light levels were low. The walls were blackened with white streaks in them. After developing and printing the...
  5. Re: Compendium Bellows for Tecknikardan Cameras?

    Pursuing further research on the internet, compendium bellows for the Technikardan are different than for Technika cameras.
  6. Compendium Bellows for Tecknikardan Cameras?

    Can Tecknika compendium bellows be used on a Tecknikardan? Seems like that should be the case; but, I'm really not sure.
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    Re: Show off your Large Format camera!

    Very Nice!

    I have a friend who has this same outfit, but not nearly in as nice condition. What's neat, is that one can use the stand for any flatbed 8x10, or I imagine, any flatbed 11x14. Very...
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    Re: Filter Systems: trying to standardize

    I have a Lee system that I used on 8x10.

    But since I'm selling all my 8x10 equipment, I use 77mm, MC glass filters for 4x5. Where needed, I have step up adapters. I chose 77mm, because my...
  9. Re: Camera show & Swap, Kent, WA USA, Saturday April 6 2024

    Thanks for the heads up; I'll try to go. I used to attend these swap meets regularly, and on occasion, I ran the one in Portland.
  10. Re: 8x10 film dev - what do you use as a process?

    [I used to develop 8x10 sheet film] One sheet at a time using a hanger using D76.

    Somewhere along the line, I picked up some Calumet, plastic 8x10 sheet film hangers. Like many sheet film holders...
  11. Re: My first Lens. Symmar-S 6,8 /360 in a Copal 3 shutter. What next?

    I had this lens. To say it's heavy is putting it lightly. I used to call it my coffee table. (I think that it might actually work for that.) I even tried to backpack with this lens. By the way,...
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    Re: Actual zone system

    Ansel Adams would expose a second sheet of film at the same exposure, but he would never bracket. As he put it, he'd rather have two correct exposures, versus two incorrect exposures.
  13. Re: 8x10 film dev - what do you use as a process?

    I have my own system using a plastic Calumet, 8x10 film hanger that I've customized to avoid any streaking.

    To maintain precise temperature control and timing, I develop all my film in total...
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    Re: Actual zone system

    This is true.

    But to really get the best black and white results, it's important that the NEGATIVE have the correct contrast. This is what the Zone System is able to accomplish. If the...
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    Re: Actual zone system

    I just noticed that. Indeed, it's 1.35. Thanks!

    And yes, it's probably somewhere between Zone VII and Zone VIII. I originally chose this value as a bit high for the paper that I use, which is...
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    Re: Actual zone system

    The "Zone System" is based on the principle of "expose for the shadows", and then "develop for the highlights." This offers two degrees of freedom for controlling the outcome of the negative. ...
  17. Re: Any Real Reason To Favor One Particular Lens Line?

    Ansel Adams requested that John Sexton and Alan Ross compare all the different lenses, and Nikon lenses emerged as the most contrasty. I think it likely that different lenses within manufacturers...
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    Re: Best 8x10 camera for ultra-wide angle?

    I would definitely go for a rail camera and NOT a flatbed. I can think of three options, all of which I've owned at one time or another. Rail cameras have the option of a shorter rails to make it...
  19. Re: How have you shopped for lenses over the years?

    I've always been one to purchase decent quality lenses at reasonable cost. For me, Symmar-S or Caltar-S II (same lenses) fit into that category. For example, I was told by a Schneider Optics...
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    Re: test strip methods

    Test strips are just a beginning to homing in on paper contrast and exposure. Once I have a beginning exposure and contrast grade that seems appropriate, I jump to whole sheets of paper, and...
  21. Re: paper development process and contrast impact

    In my view, this discussion really misses the point.

    If one needs additional contrast in the image, it should have been manifested in the negative. I try to get the contrast needed close by...
  22. Re: Luna-pro advice. Which ones do you like and why?

    I like my Luna-Pro F, that I purchased recently. I have the 7.5% and 15% spot reader already. The 7.5% spot reader requires a 3 stop correction, and this can be dialed into the meter itself using...
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    Re: Choosing between ULF formats

    What is it that attracts you to ULF?
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    Re: Carbon Fiber Tripod for 8x10

    Not surprising. I wondered about that spec as well. But, I would be comfortable using this head with a light-weight 8x10. I have a light 8x10, and the two work well together.

    It is indeed a...
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    Re: Carbon Fiber Tripod for 8x10

    I highly recommend the Feisol 3372L tripod legs, which is the long version of my Feisol 3372. Really beefy legs and lightweight.

    Here are the specs:
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    Re: 11x14 Lens Options?

    As others have commented, the 355mm G-Claron is an excellent choice.

    I had a 600mm Fujinon C, but it burned a hole in my pocket. Sold it for $3450 and purchased a 610mm coated Repro Claron in...
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    Re: Mixing My Own Chemistry

    I have a triple beam balance for larger quantities. But, I'd like something less time consuming for sub-100g quantities. Someone mentioned Ohaus, so that's a good place to start.
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    Re: Mixing My Own Chemistry

    Based on comments, I will adhere to proper mixing order, versus attempting to prepackage the dry powders. So, I appreciate members comments in that regards.
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    My Tobias Densitometer

    Years and years ago, I purchased a Tobias TCX-S densitometer though the FS forum. However, the last time I did calibrations, the light-source was weak. Using a Stouffer transmission step wedge and...
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    Re: Mixing My Own Chemistry

    Thanks for all the comments and advice. I'll look into ArtCraft. Technical Grade/Photo Grade both sound good too me. We have our local American Scientific that I can check. Definitely do have an...
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    Mixing My Own Chemistry

    For various reasons, I'm giving thought to mixing my own chemistry for D76. And, Steve Anchell has a recipe for a "Dektol like" paper developer, so I'm considering that as well.

    For those who've...
  32. Re: Kodak Chemicals coming back under Photo Systems inc.

    Also what I was thinking. However, it's possible that they were under restrictions with previous licensees that Photo Systems might themselves be able to discard. (Hopefully?) Pure speculation,...
  33. Re: What's your favorite internet falsehood on photography?

    I forget where I read it, but it's my understanding that Ansel Adams was a Mortensen critic. And I can understand a bit why that might have been the case.

    One of the important principles of...
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    Re: Announcing Arca-Swiss-USA website

    Why on earth did the resist so long???
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    Re: Lights in the darkroom

    In deciding on safelights, I took my direction from John Wimberley, in a darkroom workshop that he taught. I use two #1 RED, the 5" or 6" circular safelights with 15 watt bulbs. (He advised against...
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    Re: Formula for Citric Acid Stop Bath?

    Oh dear . . . I think I meant acetic acid stop bath, not citric acid. So, what would be a recipe for using acetic acid?

    How long lasting is an acetic acid stop bath? That is to say, how would...
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    Kodak Rapid Fixer

    How reliable has Kodak Rapid Fixer been these days? I've heard of photographers purchasing bad product.

    Can one tell just from the appearance, if it's bad? Or, does one find out the hard way, by...
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    Formula for Citric Acid Stop Bath?

    What's a formula for a decent citric acid stop bath?

    I'm volunteering for a non-profit that supports youth, and I'm part of their photography program. Of course, Kodak stop bath is a standard;...
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    Re: Kodak Chemistry

    I guess I have some left in my cabinet, but I no longer use Selenium Toner. I don't care for what it does to the print. I was looking at a well-known photographer's prints one time, and I couldn't...
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    Re: Contest.... Lightest LF Carry

    I suppose one can have a go lighter, go further attitude on equipment, but it's not one to which I subscribe. My perspective is slightly different: go cart, further.

    I "carry" a mid-weight,...
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