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I'm just curious. Clyde Butcher and Christopher Burkett make very large prints. Michael Kenna prints 7" square, some folks make 4x5 contact prints....

Am beginning to slowly think about adding alt processes with a contact print frame. S-l-o-w-l-y starting in this direction 'cause I've been a...

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I have been using the Gralab but wonder if there si a more accurate and reliable alternative ? What is your experience?

So, I get that larger f numbers like f/22 actually mean that it's a smaller opening and that smaller f number like f/2 is a big opening. I learned...

I am about to buy my first large format camera. It is going to be either the Chamonix C45F-2 or C45H-1 (I am still undecided, I will kindly ask for...

Hello, I am about to get into large format photography and to buy my first camera, a Chamonix C45F-2 or C45H-1 (I am still undecided). This is...

I have been using longer exposure times recently with smaller apertures for close up work in the field. Camera movement seems to be an issue. I...

1. Is there a mechanical or electronic device or setup of some sort to verify the shutter speed in a LF lens? 2. What is the preferred solvent to...

8x10 Sinar Norma Long Apo Ronar 1 by Nokton48, on Flickr I've been configuring this 8x10 Sinar Norma to use out in the field for up to 4x...

Apparently a neck tie helps, somehow.

Curious, I'm sure I'm not the only person that was thinking J Lane dry plates might be a good compromise to going full wet plate? Specifically, I've...

I'm looking to hack into some 8x10 darkslides soon and was wondering if anyone could recommend a saw/blade that worked well for you (short of 'em...

Would it be a simple trapezoid with flat faces?

Not wanting to hijack a parallel thread, what are ways to dodge and burn a contact print? I have trouble seeing details on the negative well enough...

Sometimes I come across Ansel Adams images I’ve never seen. Often, they’re not from his landscape portfolio, but from his client portfolio, like...

Hey! Does anyone stitch panoramas in the darkroom? I plan on using a technical camera with a 6x9 back and shifting the back left / right. Does anyone...

Climax Photo is stocking polypropylene negative sleeves in sizes they used to only make on a custom basis. They also, of course, carry common sizes...

Hello all - I generally use a single Mod54 4x5 insert in a small Paterson tank and employ gentle inversions for processing. Any thoughts on...

Hello, Has anyone here any experience in DIY linhof cams? I am interested in making some RF cams for both a 6x9 Technika 70 and a 4x5 Technika...

I am thinking back to the Agfa era when graded paper in fibre based, even double weight , was readily available. What is the equivalent now for...

In the hay day of 35mm film, the Astronomy magazines used to have ads for gear and materials that hyper-sensitized films for astrophotography. Years...

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Have been curious about the Apo-Symmar "L" line of lenses...but cannot seem to find much experienced-based info. on them...how they perform,...

Disclaimer: I am a newbie, who's just learning the ropes. This forum, the post here and the knowledge within them have been an invaluable learning...

I am about to buy my first large format camera. It is going to be either the Chamonix C45F-2 or the C45H-1. I will do some hiking and backpacking...

Having a go at this technique but struggling. Done lots of research and watched plenty of videos so I kind of know what to expect, but something...

Currently I am trying to fabricate a divided multi sectional insert for my Granite Gear bag to hold an 11x14 Chamonix and more. Am using cut up Husky...

This spring I will be traveling with my cameras down the Natchez Trace Parkway from near Nashville to Natchez, and then along the Gulf Coast over to...

Long-time lurker, first-time poster... I recently lucked into a copy of the subject-line lens in N70 barrel. I was able to get it mounted to a...