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Thread: Beginners first Thread 4x5 film

  1. #31

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    Re: Beginners first Thread 4x5 film

    My first batch of film I got loaded by a friend (I actually borrowed his camera too!). When I got my first large format camera and had to load film myself I was dragging my feet because I was nervous I'd make mess of it. I needn't have worried.
    On the whole everything including loading film was MUCH easier than I thought it would be.
    The main problem was with dust as mentioned above.
    I would also recommend learning to develop film last after you've mastered the camera and enlarger work. If you fail printing a negative nothing is lost, you can try again. If you fail developing a negative that negative is ruined forever.

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    Re: Beginners first Thread 4x5 film

    If you are stuck with a changing bag, you can improve the experience by simulating a tent : a contraption made of plastic tubing will do it, or even a suitable size cardboard box.
    And search "Taco method" - using a Paterson tank and some rubber bands - but don't forget to use the center column to keep things light-tight..

  3. #33

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    Re: Beginners first Thread 4x5 film

    Attention Attention :-) Drum Roll please , my first developed test negative, it is not that hard to do if you get a hang of it, you all were right!!! now i can go on and shoot my beloved portraiture


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    Re: Beginners first Thread 4x5 film

    Congratulations ... you did very well!

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