Re: What equipment is hard for you to find?
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Originally Posted by
Roger Thoms
Since Barry replied indicating that a universal iris isn’t something he would make, l’ll mention that Chamonix makes them. Check under accessories on their website.
Roger
Really. I'll have to check that out, thanks.
Re: What equipment is hard for you to find?
Sorry, I only make mechanical parts. I wish I had the capability to make optical components.
Barry
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Originally Posted by
bmikiten
I've been looking for Sinar polyester filters (or any optically clear filter) for B/W photography for months.
Re: What equipment is hard for you to find?
Lucky studios, I like Arkay products.
Barry
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Originally Posted by
Tin Can
Many threw out
Arkay Studio stands
Since I was handicapped 10 years ago, both the ones I have were loaded by happy and 2 different Pro Studios
Re: What equipment is hard for you to find?
Thank you Bernice.
Barry
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Originally Posted by
Bernice Loui
Why Sinar brand for B&W filters only?
Know Sinar filters (both sizes 100mm & 125mm) were made by Hitech in UK back in the day.
Easier to purchase new from Lee, Hitech and others today as that plastic filter technology has matured and widely produced.
The cinema folks go for high quality optical glass square or rectangular filters made by Schneider, Tiffen and others. These work GOOD, just add $$$ per filter.
Bernice
Re: What equipment is hard for you to find?
Some may want dip tanks, most out of production
I love my Arkay Gas Burst tanks and Arkay sink
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Originally Posted by
barryjyoung
Lucky studios, I like Arkay products.
Barry
Re: What equipment is hard for you to find?
Hi Randy:
My only complaint is that Arkay only makes equipment for miniature cameras like 8x10 film. I shoot 11x14, so I have to make almost all processing gear myself. No more than I shoot, a processing tray works. It just isn't ideal.
Barry
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Originally Posted by
Tin Can
Some may want dip tanks, most out of production
I love my Arkay Gas Burst tanks and Arkay sink
Re: What equipment is hard for you to find?
There was a member making ULF plastic tanks
He sold some and quit years ago
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Originally Posted by
barryjyoung
Hi Randy:
My only complaint is that Arkay only makes equipment for miniature cameras like 8x10 film. I shoot 11x14, so I have to make almost all processing gear myself. No more than I shoot, a processing tray works. It just isn't ideal.
Barry
Re: What equipment is hard for you to find?
I use 14X36" X-Ray occasionally
I put clips on the extremes and seesaw the sheet by hand in 3" of Ilford PQ Universal Developer, water stop, TF5
Both chems are put back in 3 gallon floating lids for more usage
Wash is short too
Fast ULF processing
Makes for very quick processing under red safe light
Re: What equipment is hard for you to find?
Holy Moly! 14x36??? Wowee!
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Originally Posted by
Tin Can
I use 14X36" X-Ray occasionally
I put clips on the extremes and seesaw the sheet by hand in 3" of Ilford PQ Universal Developer, water stop, TF5
Both chems are put back in 3 gallon floating lids for more usage
Wash is short too
Fast ULF processing
Makes for very quick processing under red safe light
Re: What equipment is hard for you to find?
It is amazing how things go. One of the members sent me a broken focus lock lever for his Horseman. I am going to make two members stronger, more amazing versions of this lever which apparently is a weak part of the design. So, if you know anyone who has a Horseman that needs a lever, this is the time to let me know.
Thanks folks.
Barry