Fuji Frontier Dark Box for wet plate?

[NCAmother]

I’m looking for portable darkroom solutions for processing 4x5 wet plates and was considering the Fuji Frontier? Is it BIG enough for processing 4x5? Thanks.

[paulbarden]

I’m looking for portable darkroom solutions for processing 4x5 wet plates and was considering the Fuji Frontier? Is it BIG enough for processing 4x5? Thanks.

I was under the impression the Fuji Frontier is a laser printer system. How would that apply to making 4x5 wet plates?? What am I missing here??

[Two23]

I’m looking for portable darkroom solutions for processing 4x5 wet plates and was considering the Fuji Frontier? Is it BIG enough for processing 4x5? Thanks.

No.


Kent in SD

[C. D. Keth]

You are very completely and essentially misunderstanding the process of making wet collodion plates.

I would suggest a good book, either Quinn Jacobsen’s or the Ostermans’, to help you get hold of what’s going on.


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[NCAmother]

You are very completely and essentially misunderstanding the process of making wet collodion plates.

I would suggest a good book, either Quinn Jacobsen’s or the Ostermans’, to help you get hold of what’s going on.


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Um, huh?

[NCAmother]

No.


Kent in SD
Very cool! Is it collapsible? Thanks

[Two23]

Very cool! Is it collapsible? Thanks


Yes.


Kent in SD

[NCAmother]

I was under the impression the Fuji Frontier is a laser printer system. How would that apply to making 4x5 wet plates?? What am I missing here??
The Fuji Frontier is also the name for a portable darkroom tent

[Oren Grad]

Yes, for those who haven't heard of this, search for "Fuji Frontier Dark Box". I've edited the thread title to avoid further confusion.

[Two23]

You need more room than you would think as you have to manipulate the plates and trays. Here's a link you'll find useful:

http://collodionbastards.org/darkboxes/


Kent in SD

[NCAmother]

Thanks Two23 !

[C. D. Keth]

Ah, OK. Not the printer. Well when I was doing wetpkte I built myself a dark box. It had a table platform size of around 30”x35” and 22” high. I did plates up to 8x10. It was enough room but just and I wished I had more space.


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[reddesert]

The Fuji dark box FDB-12L is a substantial changing bag suspended from a folding frame. Since information on it is a little scarce, I measured it. It is about 28x24x25" WxDxH, but the bag sags a little since it hangs from the frame so the interior dimensions would be a little smaller. I'm not sure if there is a size difference between FDB-12 and FDB-12L. I have no experience with wet plate so can't comment on that. Clearly, the Fuji doesn't have a red window like in the darkboxes Kent posted, so you couldn't see what you were doing.