New convert in Ohio..

[thart2009]

Greetings, all. Had to purchase a Crown Graphic 4X5 and give LF a try. I have been re-enamored with film the past year and it seems that is all I shoot now. Can't wait to give it a try and learn from you all.

I develop my own film, b&w and color, and have had a particularly good time experimenting with homemade brews. Have had success with caffenol, a developer made from merlot and even one I made from crushed acorns.

Love to dabble and try new things. This should be fun! -Tom

[Vick Vickery]

Welcome to group therepy! Crown makes a nice starting camera...enough movements to learn on, reasonably tough, light enough to pack around...good basic press camera. Have fun with it!

[bobwysiwyg]

Welcome. Can you elaborate on the merlot and acorn recipes?

[thart2009]

Welcome. Can you elaborate on the merlot and acorn recipes?

Well, here is a link to my merlot brew image and explanation on flickr -->
http://www.flickr.com/photos/thart2009/4003582994/in/set-72157622421397972/

and to the acorn 'mash" -->
http://www.flickr.com/photos/thart2009/4019773337/in/set-72157622421397972/

Not sure what to try next!

[bobwysiwyg]

Well, here is a link to my merlot brew image and explanation on flickr -->
http://www.flickr.com/photos/thart2009/4003582994/in/set-72157622421397972/

and to the acorn 'mash" -->
http://www.flickr.com/photos/thart2009/4019773337/in/set-72157622421397972/

Not sure what to try next!

Thanks, pretty neat. Sort of cannibalistic. Shoot the developer then consume it. :)

[Andrew O'Neill]

Welcome!