paradoxbox
9-May-2013, 05:25
Hi all.
I am back to large format photography after several years away. I sold off my monorail camera as I just didn't use it enough, but recently got a great deal on a Speed Graphic in good shape, so I'm back with a vengeance.
Anyway, I am really interested in trying some dry plate photography and maybe even wet plate, but I am curious if anyone else here is into it?
Especially I'm interested in dry plate photography and speed ratings. I have read on the internet that high speed emulsions can be made by pouring the silver nitrate mixture in very very slowly. Does anyone have experience with this?
Does anyone ever coat things besides glass, such as acetate sheets for example? A kind of DIY film?
I am also very interested in whether anyone else here has made their own silver nitrate? As part of my business and hobby I regularly purchase silver for jewelry making at far below the cost of purchasing silver nitrate. The production of silver nitrate is fairly straightforward (Although the fumes produced are extremely hazardous and deadly) but I'm wondering if I'm the only person doing it? Anyone else out there make silver nitrate? Would be happy to hear your stories / advice.
I am back to large format photography after several years away. I sold off my monorail camera as I just didn't use it enough, but recently got a great deal on a Speed Graphic in good shape, so I'm back with a vengeance.
Anyway, I am really interested in trying some dry plate photography and maybe even wet plate, but I am curious if anyone else here is into it?
Especially I'm interested in dry plate photography and speed ratings. I have read on the internet that high speed emulsions can be made by pouring the silver nitrate mixture in very very slowly. Does anyone have experience with this?
Does anyone ever coat things besides glass, such as acetate sheets for example? A kind of DIY film?
I am also very interested in whether anyone else here has made their own silver nitrate? As part of my business and hobby I regularly purchase silver for jewelry making at far below the cost of purchasing silver nitrate. The production of silver nitrate is fairly straightforward (Although the fumes produced are extremely hazardous and deadly) but I'm wondering if I'm the only person doing it? Anyone else out there make silver nitrate? Would be happy to hear your stories / advice.