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Moisture is one thing we don't have to worry about too much in Tucson. Outside of a few weeks during Monsoon season in July/August it's pretty dry -...

In wich situations do you use the reducing back? Studio shoots ? Seems like an interesting combo since there is such a huge side difference.

Huh, have been in the Bay Area for almost 30 years and never heard of the Chinese Wall until you mentioned it. Neat. Thanks ...

This is an image of the type of Saltzman I am moving. I have to figure how to take apart the counterweights and base. The head has already been taken...

That's up in the PETG range-- so you'll probably be alright. I haven't had much issues with PLA and Florida humidity, but then again, I don't leave...

agree. use the color head. less hassel

I started out with a linen tester when I first got into large format. That was a pain to use so I purchased a Schneider 4x loupe which I used for a...

No idea how beastly is this enlarger, but I had to move a real nice bandsaw (750lbs in horiz position) appx year ago and only two furniture dollys...

I had similar experiences until I got a photographer’s vest, in which all my essential accessories related to taking LF photos in the field all have...

I decided to ditch the HP and buy an Epson 4990 instead. I spent more money, but I'll be able to use the Epson Scan software that has become integral...

Some Saltzman pictures I found

It could be the cable release itself getting stuck due to a kink or tight lock. Have you tried it with a different cable release, or not at all?

I drove thru Danville a couple days ago, getting a decent hike halfway up Mt Diablo with the Sinar Norma before the weather turns too hot; the week...

I have been doing this with a light-weight 4x5 rail camera in the field since the early 80s (but less as I moved up in format). Changing the...

When I first started using large format outside I would shed parts and accessories like mad. Part of that was due to me being somewhat disorganized,...

I've been thinking of something similar. I'm looking at buying one of those metal grate garden wagons with big tires. I make a PVC frame which is...

Hopefully my last X-Ray Film advisory I have always bought fresh X-Ray most has 2 year expiry I don't want to ever buy off eBay, as every...

This was shot on Fuji NPS 160 with an expiration date of 2003. I don't know when it was taken, but it was more than 5 years ago. The exposed...

Very thoughtful Thank you!

Thanks, I tried that option but that it's pretty clunky.