Hello from Texas

[Michael Lloyd]

I've had a Linoff Master Technika for a few years and I'm hoping to actually use it one of these days :) So I Googled large format forum and look what I found :D

Every time I drag it out and put it on the tripod my mind goes blank. I stare at my polaroid film, scratch my head, look at the sheet film box... back at the film holder... fold it back up and go shoot with my DSLR's :( Don't get me wrong... I love my DSLR's and wouldn't give them up for anything... but I want to shoot big sheets of film dangit... Maybe if I spend some time on this site I'll figure out how to at least put film in the thing :)

[Ron McElroy]

Welcome to the forum. I'm Northeast of you in Memphis so I can't be of any hands on help, but there are a number of Texans here and on apug. Feel free to ask questions.

BTW I had to google Weimar to see where it is in Texas. Turns out I've been thru there a few times on I-10 and didn't notice.

[Michael Lloyd]

Welcome to the forum. I'm Northeast of you in Memphis so I can't be of any hands on help, but there are a number of Texans here and on apug. Feel free to ask questions.

BTW I had to google Weimar to see where it is in Texas. Turns out I've been thru there a few times on I-10 and didn't notice.

Thanks Ron,

Yeah... I live south of IH10 between Weimar and Schulenburg and neither are notable unless you need fuel or food :) Well... that's not fair... Weimar has an old school meat market and they make some very good steaks. Schulenburg has pretty good BBQ.

I just came back in from diddling with the Linof. My biggest issue for now is how to load the Polaroid film and then what to do with it once I expose it. I want to practice with the polaroid film and then load "for real" film after I've got focusing and setup down. Later I'll have to get some help loading film and all that.

Thanks for the welcome.

[Vick Vickery]

Welcome to group therepy! :) If you go to the home page of this site, you'll find a lot of answers to the basic questions; anything you don't find there you can get many opinions on here!!!

[Michael Lloyd]

Thanks Vick. I started there but I didn't see what I needed in specific enough form. At least none that I can find. I'm somewhat used to CM500's but the Linof is another thing. I'll slow down and have another look

Thanks again...

[brian mcweeney]

Hi Michael! Welcome from one of the other Texans on this forum. "Polaroid" isn't the same anymore, it's Fuji now and only the pack film version, the 545? single sheet one has no "film" available anymore. There really is a lot of of good info from good people here on this forum.

[Mike1234]

Michael,

A hardy howdy from Converse, TX!! I'm about 60 miles to your west so you if you squint hard enough on a clear day you might see me wave to you.

Mike

[anchored]

Hey Michael... you're not alone in Texas... there's a goodly handful of us shooting large format film cameras in the Republic. I also shoot a Linhof Master Technika and live near Fort Worth.

Ever since my "conversion" a couple of years ago I haven't used my other systems (35mm film, Medium format film, or digital)... they don't provide the Fun Factor OR the great big ol' pieces of film the Linhof does..... Yes indeed, size does indeed matter!!!

Glenn

[Michael Lloyd]

Thanks Brian,

I've got two boxes of Polaroid 55 ISO 50 B&W film, two 545i film holders, and one Fujifilm Quickloader. Surely some of that can be used? If not I've got a great way to look at the world upside down :)

[Mike1234]

Michael,

Not to argue with your intended methods but why are you only considering Polaroid film? Why not shoot sheet film or, if you'd rather not, then buy a roll fill holder and shoot 120? You can get some spectacular results with 6x12cm and is easy to load and shoot. :)

Mike

[Gem Singer]

Michael,

If you are unable to find someone in your area to personally guide you, perhaps you can find an LF workshop that will be convenient for you to attend.

Sometimes LF workshops take place in San Antonio.

Also,check out the LF workshops at www.viewcamera.com

[Michael Lloyd]

Hey Michael... you're not alone in Texas... there's a goodly handful of us shooting large format film cameras in the Republic. I also shoot a Linhof Master Technika and live near Fort Worth.

Ever since my "conversion" a couple of years ago I haven't used my other systems (35mm film, Medium format film, or digital)... they don't provide the Fun Factor OR the great big ol' pieces of film the Linhof does..... Yes indeed, size does indeed matter!!!

Glenn

Thanks Glenn. If I can ever shoot something with it I think I'll probably enjoy it. I don't think I'll stop using my 35mm gear. I'm way too heavily invested there. But sometimes I want to slow down and enjoy the shot...


Michael,

A hardy howdy from Converse, TX!! I'm about 60 miles to your west so you if you squint hard enough on a clear day you might see me wave to you.

Mike

Oh yeah... I know where that is. Not far from Schertz right off the Anderson Loop.


Michael,

Not to argue with your intended methods but why are you only considering Polaroid film? Why not shoot sheet film or, if you'd rather not, then buy a roll fill holder and shoot 120? You can get some spectacular results with 6x12cm and is easy to load and shoot. :)

Mike

I wouldn't exactly call it intended or a method :D The answer is pretty simple. I bought the stuff a few years ago. It came with two unopened boxes of Polaroid 55 and 3 holders. At this point I am able to put one of the 4 lenses that I have on the camera and focus it with some confidence that it really is focused. What I don't know how to do is install film, fine tune, removed exposed film... etc...

So the answer is- Because I don't have a clue. :D

[Mike1234]

Is it the viewfinder and cams you're having issues with or ground glass focusing? If the latter are you using a loop and dark cloth?

[Michael Lloyd]

Is it the viewfinder and cams you're having issues with or ground glass focusing? If the latter are you using a loop and dark cloth?

Neither... at least I think.

Yes I use a loupe and dark cloth.

I don't know how to load film. It's really that simple. I know how to load the holder into the camera. I don't know how to load the film or remove it to have it processed. The Polaroid 55 that I have apparently isn't like my dad's old land camera so I don't even know what to do with it.

[Mike1234]

I don't shoot Polaroid so I can only suggest you google for that or post the query here. I can help with sheet or roll film though.

[Michael Lloyd]

I don't shoot Polaroid so I can only suggest you google for that or post the query here. I can help with sheet or roll film though.

Sheet film help would be great. I know where to get it.

I have two 545i film holders and one Fujifilm Quickloader. Is either one of these going to work? I'm pretty sure that the Fujifilm Quickloader will work with the this film (http://www.freestylephoto.biz/02300254-Fujicolor-Pro-160C-160-iso-4x5-20-sheets-Quickload?cat_id=1104)

[Bob McCarthy]

this might help get you started.

bob

http://www.butzi.net/articles/filmload.htm

[Michael Lloyd]

I included a link in my other post and a moderator has to approve...

I'll take any sheet film help that I can get. I have (2) 545i 4x5 film holders and one Fujifilm Quickloader.

And after digging for a second... I just found a Kodak Readyload Single Sheet packet film holder.

[Mike1234]

Do you have any double dark slide holders like shown in the link Bob provided?

[Michael Lloyd]

this might help get you started.

bob

http://www.butzi.net/articles/filmload.htm

Thanks Bob. That is a great link

It triggered a question or two...

Do you put only one sheet of film in a film holder? I can't see me standing on a cactus covered hill in the middle of Big Bend with one sheet of film and one chance to get it right... not to sound whiny but there's got to be something I'm missing...

It seems like you have to go to a lot of trouble to put film into and take it out of a holder. I don't have a single room in my house that doesn't have a window... what if you are in the field (backpacking for instance). I've got to be missing something...

[Michael Lloyd]

Do you have any double dark slide holders like shown in the link Bob provided?

Unless I've got another box around here somewhere (and I'm pretty sure that I don't), I don't have that kind of holder. Mine are all film packs, polaroid type or the Kodak single sheet that I mentioned above...

[Michael Lloyd]

OK... I think I'm starting to figure some of this out

Polaroid 545i can only be used with polaroid type film which has been discontinued. I've got 40 sheets of B&W that I could try and Fuji makes a couple of different films that will work in the holders.

Fuji Quickload. This is the holder that I need to use for sheet film however I have to use their Quickload film. Not exactly cheap but at least I can shoot.

Kodak Readyload. I'm not sure if I can use this or not. It seems like a version of the Quickloader

[Mike1234]

If you're concerned about the weight and bulk of carrying multiple double film holders as you hint at in post #19 you might consider using Grafmatic holders. They hold six sheets. Many people love these but some may find them a bit quirky to operate.

Lastly, you might be happiest using Fuji Quickload films. Do a search here on the forum. There are many who really like this option. They're easy, fast, and are very lightweight compared to either double holders or Grafmatics.

[Michael Lloyd]

Let me ask you this... is the sheet holder specific to the camera or can I buy double film holders and use them in any 4x5 camera (any is relative. I'm concerned about the Linof). I've been thinking Hasselblad and how their backs are specific to the camera. That doesn't sound like the case with 4x5.

Right now I am open to anything and willing to try the Quickload or double film holder or both.

[Michael Lloyd]

You know what I don't like about the Quickload setup? Very limited film selection...

[Mike1234]

I understand and share your wariness regarding the lack of film variety for Quickloads. However, there "may" be some hope this will improve. Read here... http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?t=52028&highlight=quickload

Standard double dark slide holders are universal. There are non-standard (older) exceptions... just be sure to get the average everyday variety which abound used for very reasonable cost.

Grafmatics are also universal. They just slide in like the DDS holders.

[Bob McCarthy]

Thanks Bob. That is a great link

It triggered a question or two...

Do you put only one sheet of film in a film holder? I can't see me standing on a cactus covered hill in the middle of Big Bend with one sheet of film and one chance to get it right... not to sound whiny but there's got to be something I'm missing...

It seems like you have to go to a lot of trouble to put film into and take it out of a holder. I don't have a single room in my house that doesn't have a window... what if you are in the field (backpacking for instance). I've got to be missing something...

I see others have answered some of your questions. Why ordinary sheet film holders?

Simply comes down to cost. You can buy 4x5 film in a 50/100 sheet box typically for more or less one dollar per sheet for B&W and load them yourself into film holders. Quickloads are 3 to 4 X that. Not much selection either. Gonna cost you a one time expense for a changing bag, or just have a (very) dark room.

Yes they have 2 sides so you normally load 2 sheets (one each side).

Do your first couple of tries in the light with cheap expired film. Or shot and exposed film. See how it works so doing it in the dark is second nature.

bob

[Michael Lloyd]

I came to the same conclusion as the result of this thread. I don't mind playing with the last little bit of B&W Polaroid film that I have but I can't see spending $4.00 a sheet or more when all I need is a place to load and unload film.

Speaking of that. I found two different changing bags with significantly different cost.

Arista

and

Photoflex

The Photoflex unit isn't really a bag...

Do you have a recomendation?

[rdenney]

Some basic answers for you:

1. The Type 55 P/N Polaroid film is rather special, in that instead of the paper negative it uses a real film negative (plus the positive print, of course). After making the exposure and processing like regular Polaroid film (more about this in a second), you would peel the paper surround off the film and slide it into a holding tank that was filled with, as I recall from dim memory, a sodium sulfite solution. The plastic tanks can still be had. All of this was done in daylight, so it was really quite easy. The Type 55 negative had a somewhat narrow tonal range, but it was quite usable. The point is: If you have some 55, you might either want to equip yourself for dealing with the negatives, or learn on something else and wait until you are ready (or sell it someone who wants it for what it is). It is discontinued and it seems a shame to waste the negatives through inability to deal with them.

1a. You shoot Polaroid sheet film by moving the lever to the O position, insert the film until it stops, pull out the paper leader (which acts as a dark slide) until it stops, make the exposure, push the paper leader back in, flip the lever the other way, and pull it all out as a package. That last pull bursts the chemical packs and squeegies the chemical into the sandwich between the negative and the positive. Then, wait for the prescribed amount of time (different for different films and temperature dependent), and peel it apart. At that point, you would peel off the paper from the edge of the plastic Type 55 negative and slide it into the clearing tank.

1b. The modern Fujiroid approach. There is no longer any Polaroid sheet film that goes into your 545 holder (though you can use Quickload film in that holder). But you can get a Fuji PA-45 (or Polaroid 405--again fuzzy memory there) holder and buy the Fuji 4x5 pack film. Follow the instructions that come with it. If you just want to play and get instant feedback, that's the best way for now.

2. The Readyload system was offered by Kodak for their paper-sleeved conventional film, but they have discontinued it. Your Readyload holder is therefore basically useless, unless you come into a stock of old Readload film.

3. The Quickload system is still current, though, as you have discovered, Fuji doesn't offer many films using that system. That film will work both in your Quickload holder and in the Polaroid 545 holder. But it's not instant film--it's just conventional film that uses the paper sleeve so you don't have to load film holders.

4. Sheet film holders are most commonly made by Riteway, Fidelity, or Lisco. A visit to KEH.com will show many of these for sale. The newer ones are plastic, and use an FRP dark slide. You pull the dark slide, rotate one end to open the film slot, hold the film with the notches on the upper right (so that the emulsion is facing you), and slide it into the film holder. Then, fold the end back over and reinsert the dark slide. In the field, you slide it under the ground glass, pull the dark slide, make the exposure, replace the dark slide, and remove the holder. The holders hold two sheets and have two dark slides, so you can turn it over and make another exposure.

5. Get a copy of Ansel Adams's The Camera and The Negative. In any excursion into large-format photography, these classics are still completely current.

6. Your camera has an International back--also known as a Graflok back--that allows you to remove the ground-glass frame after focusing and composing, and install a roll-film holder. That becomes yet another film option, though you give up a lot of the format. Roll-film holders for all the medium formats are readily available, and often for about $200ish for good used 6x9 holders or a new Shen-Hao 6x12 holder.

Rick "who lived in Houston, College Station, Austin, San Antonio, and Dallas before being exiled to Virginia" Denney

[Bob McCarthy]

I have an ancient Zone VT bag that has been doing service for many years. The nice setup is the tent by Harrison. Really any light tight bag with proper light-traps will work great.

All the bags you mention will work fine. I use the bag in subdued light, never in bright light as a precaution, and have never fogged film.
If I'm loading high iso film, I wear a long sleeve black t-shirt as insurance. Kind of a belt and suspenders approach.

bob





Speaking of that. I found two different changing bags with significantly different cost.

Arista

and

Photoflex

The Photoflex unit isn't really a bag...

Do you have a recomendation?

[Michael Lloyd]

Some basic answers for you:

1. The Type 55 P/N Polaroid film is rather special, in that instead of the paper negative it uses a real film negative (plus the positive print, of course). After making the exposure and processing like regular Polaroid film (more about this in a second), you would peel the paper surround off the film and slide it into a holding tank that was filled with, as I recall from dim memory, a sodium sulfite solution. The plastic tanks can still be had. All of this was done in daylight, so it was really quite easy. The Type 55 negative had a somewhat narrow tonal range, but it was quite usable. The point is: If you have some 55, you might either want to equip yourself for dealing with the negatives, or learn on something else and wait until you are ready (or sell it someone who wants it for what it is). It is discontinued and it seems a shame to waste the negatives through inability to deal with them.

1a. You shoot Polaroid sheet film by moving the lever to the O position, insert the film until it stops, pull out the paper leader (which acts as a dark slide) until it stops, make the exposure, push the paper leader back in, flip the lever the other way, and pull it all out as a package. That last pull bursts the chemical packs and squeegies the chemical into the sandwich between the negative and the positive. Then, wait for the prescribed amount of time (different for different films and temperature dependent), and peel it apart. At that point, you would peel off the paper from the edge of the plastic Type 55 negative and slide it into the clearing tank.

1b. The modern Fujiroid approach. There is no longer any Polaroid sheet film that goes into your 545 holder (though you can use Quickload film in that holder). But you can get a Fuji PA-45 (or Polaroid 405--again fuzzy memory there) holder and buy the Fuji 4x5 pack film. Follow the instructions that come with it. If you just want to play and get instant feedback, that's the best way for now.

2. The Readyload system was offered by Kodak for their paper-sleeved conventional film, but they have discontinued it. Your Readyload holder is therefore basically useless, unless you come into a stock of old Readload film.

3. The Quickload system is still current, though, as you have discovered, Fuji doesn't offer many films using that system. That film will work both in your Quickload holder and in the Polaroid 545 holder. But it's not instant film--it's just conventional film that uses the paper sleeve so you don't have to load film holders.

4. Sheet film holders are most commonly made by Riteway, Fidelity, or Lisco. A visit to KEH.com will show many of these for sale. The newer ones are plastic, and use an FRP dark slide. You pull the dark slide, rotate one end to open the film slot, hold the film with the notches on the upper right (so that the emulsion is facing you), and slide it into the film holder. Then, fold the end back over and reinsert the dark slide. In the field, you slide it under the ground glass, pull the dark slide, make the exposure, replace the dark slide, and remove the holder. The holders hold two sheets and have two dark slides, so you can turn it over and make another exposure.

5. Get a copy of Ansel Adams's The Camera and The Negative. In any excursion into large-format photography, these classics are still completely current.

6. Your camera has an International back--also known as a Graflok back--that allows you to remove the ground-glass frame after focusing and composing, and install a roll-film holder. That becomes yet another film option, though you give up a lot of the format. Roll-film holders for all the medium formats are readily available, and often for about $200ish for good used 6x9 holders or a new Shen-Hao 6x12 holder.

Rick "who lived in Houston, College Station, Austin, San Antonio, and Dallas before being exiled to Virginia" Denney

Great info Rick. I'm sitting here thinking about the two unopened boxes of Polaroid 55 that I have. I distinctly remember the conversation that I had (on a forum) when I bought it. "Should I stock up?" "Nah... Polaroid will be around for a long time to come." I'm glad I bought the 40 sheets that I did. Of course I obviously didn't know what I was buying so I guess that it's all good. I probably need to just sell it to someone that can really appreciate it. Oh... I have the little bucket and "stuff". I bought that when I bought the film.

BTW- Fuji makes a polaroidish film for the 545i holder. Color and B&W I think. It's as you described above, not the same as Polaroid 55. I think that it would be good for practice.

?? I think that I have that book? I think it came with all of the other stuff that I got whine I picked up the Linof's.


I have an ancient Zone VT bag that has been doing service for many years. The nice setup is the tent by Harrison. Really any light tight bag with proper light-traps will work great.

All the bags you mention will work fine. I use the bag in subdued light, never in bright light as a precaution, and have never fogged film.
If I'm loading high iso film, I wear a long sleeve black t-shirt as insurance. Kind of a belt and suspenders approach.

bob

Cool. I'll order the less expensive one for now.

I really appreciate everyone's help. I have the "parts" that I need coming and I haven't screwed up some apparently special film stock so I guess it's win win.

[venchka]

Welcome aboard!

I have holders loaded with film. Holler & I'll meet you somewhere and we'll get you jump started. You know the drill. I'm in Houston every other weekend starting after Labor Day. We've been all around Weimar this year-Fayetteville, LaGrange, Flatonia, Luling. One of these days our schedules will mesh and we can get you De-Mistified.

Good luck!

[Michael Lloyd]

Hey Wayne, sounds good to me... You know how it goes with me though... one minute I'm here and the next thing you know I'm at someone elses crisis working 18 hours a day.

Big Bend is looming in my mind right now. Too bad you can't get loose for a 3 or 4 day trip. You would love it. I'm trying to decide between leaving Thursday or next week. The moon is full later this week and that is really pushing me toward leaving on Thursday. I don't know if my 10 dozen items that I need and have ordered will come in time for me to take the Linof or not. One can always hope.

[rdenney]

BTW- Fuji makes a polaroidish film for the 545i holder. Color and B&W I think. It's as you described above, not the same as Polaroid 55. I think that it would be good for practice.

This is not the case. The Fuji instant film is not in single sheets, as would be used in a 545 holder, but in packs. You need a pack-film holder, which I recall is a Polaroid 405, which Fuji now makes and sells as the PA-45.

The 545 will work with Quickloads, but there is no longer any instant film being made that fits it.

If I had a stock of Type 55, and if could find my old clearing tank and the chemical to put in it, I would go ahead and use up that film in the 545 holder. The longer you keep it, the less likely it will work the way its supposed to. Your original post led me to believe that you didn't realize that you had the Positive/Negative film, and was afraid you were throwing away the negatives not realizing they were completely usable as negatives. It is good film, but you do need to expose for the negative (which is slower) and not for the print. Adams talks about it extensively in his book on Polaroid materials.

Rick "thinking the 55 P/N film would be really useful for people with scanners but no darkrooms, and sad to see it gone" Denney

[venchka]

Michael,

I have the Polaroid gizmo for clearing your Type 55 negatives. You're welcome to borrow it. I also have a bottle of sodium sulfite that you use to clear the negatives. Take them with you to Big Bend. Bring back some killer negatives.

[Mike1234]

Wayne is very generous to offer the use of his clearing tank. If this doesn't pan out due to scheduling conflicts you can just treat the film in any glass or pyrex dish. The important thing is the clearing agent followed by a thorough wash.

[Michael Lloyd]

Yeah... I like to think of Wayne as my "film conscience" :D He's always after me to ditch the blasphemous digital format and be a real photographer LOL.

I have the tank and "stuff" ... but I'm going to hang with Wayne and let him show me some how to use some of these parts and pieces that I have accumulated.

Rick- I was going to give you a part number of the instant sheet Fuji film that I saw over on Freestyle but their server is down. What business takes a server down in the middle of the day? Anyway... I could be wrong but I am pretty sure that it was instant film for the 545 holder. They had it for the other holder as well...

[Mike1234]

It's good to have a mentor!!

FWIW, I personally don't consider digital as "blasphemous"... not in the least. However, digital cost vs. quality is FAR from being large format's equal... at least for now. :)

[rdenney]

Rick- I was going to give you a part number of the instant sheet Fuji film that I saw over on Freestyle but their server is down. What business takes a server down in the middle of the day? Anyway... I could be wrong but I am pretty sure that it was instant film for the 545 holder. They had it for the other holder as well...

When you find it, let me know. I'll also look. When I investigated this in detail a couple of months ago, I found no Fujiroid sheet-film option for the 545 holder. I bought a PA-45 and some pack film (also 4x5) and it works fine. I'm not sure Fuji has ever made film for the 545.

Here are some relevant threads:

http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?t=45563

http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?t=32252

http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?p=493652

Rick "noting that speculation is dashed by the definite example" Denney

[venchka]

Me? Mentor? Who's going to Mentor me????????????????

OK, sounds like I can leave the Polaroid bucket and film holder at the apartment. I'll bring a few sheets of the other P/N material that I haven't gotten around to using. It's way old but it'll be perfect for practice.

[Michael Lloyd]

Me either. Nor do I think film is dead.

Digital suits the "I need it now" mentality of today's world... I like LF for the same reason that I like going to Big Bend NP. I can get away from technology there.

Well... I guess I read wrong... I'm not going to show Rick anything. There's a surprise :D It was for a Polaroid 550 holder. Not 545.

[venchka]

I came to the same conclusion as the result of this thread. I don't mind playing with the last little bit of B&W Polaroid film that I have but I can't see spending $4.00 a sheet or more when all I need is a place to load and unload film.

Speaking of that. I found two different changing bags with significantly different cost.

Arista

and

Photoflex

The Photoflex unit isn't really a bag...

Do you have a recomendation?

You want a Harrison changing tent. The middle size minimum. I have the Jumbo. Maybe overkill for 4x5, but it's nice to have room to spread out. The Jobo 3010 Expert tank and a bunch of holders fit nicely in the Jumbo.

Where the Harrison comes into it's own, is in a motel in the middle of nowhere or the back of your truck. Totally portable darkroom.

[Joe Forks]

Welcome Michael! I'm down the road in San Antonio. If ya'll do a group shoot or anything give me a hollar.

Best
Joe

[Mike1234]

Hello fellow San Antonion!! I'm in Converse.

[Joe Forks]

Same to you Mike! I like to look for snakes off Woodlake Parkway (before it got too built up) and that road 1976 I think through converse. Let me know if you want to burn some film.

[Mike1234]

I can usually burn film most any weekend but my Canham is off to KB for a tune-up. Maybe a few of us can get together for a shoot-out soon. You in, Michael?

[Michael Lloyd]

Thanks Joe... Mike, if my work and travel schedule will let me I would be glad to. As Wayne can attest, that is always a wildcard with me. I'm willing though.

[Mike1234]

Hopefully the weather will improve soon. I can't wait for cooler temps and enough rain to replenish the waters and bring more green back into the landscape. Maybe my camera will be back from it's tune-up by then.

[Michael Lloyd]

Big Bend is amazingly green... hint hint. I'm tentatively planning a trip there but my 4x5 supplies might not get here before I leave. I am going to keep an eye on the wx there. I heard something about a hurricane crossing the Yucatan and then turning north. A lot of times that will drop a lot of rain upriver and then, like last year, the park experiences flooding. Even if that doesn't happen clouds tend to come in and mess up the light

[Michael Lloyd]

I just added a link to my website (click my name). It's pretty eclectic... cluttered... whatever you want to call it. One of these days I'm going to get something useful up. Anyway... there's a Big Bend folder. It's in the recently added section. The first 20 or 30 images are from a trip that I took 3 years ago. The rest are recent.

[Mike1234]

I would love a trip to Big Bend but I'll not hinder others' movements with my presence. I don't get around as well as I used to. :)

[Mike1234]

Just ran across a couple of nice instructional videos on how to load sheet film.

http://365cameras.com/blog/?cat=13