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The "Clalibration" caused me to be wary--until I realized the letters "Cla" may very well mean CLA, as in clean. lubricate, and adjust. So I bookmarked the site.

Keith

I am still unable to find a website that has photographs by Jan Pietrzak. Can anyone help me with this search?

Keith

Willie,
The earlier versions of Bergger film from about 15-20 years ago were re-badged Forte films from Europe. Since Forte had an earlier connection to Kodak (pre-World War II I believe, the...

A lightweight, adjustable hiking pole to prop up the lens or camera probably would work well in a pinch. If hiking with the camera in a pack, you likely would be using a hiking pole anyway. But...

Tuco,
Thanks for the extra detail. It clarifies the story--and reminds me to curtail my imagination sometimes.
Keith

Megapixel,
At the bottom of your comments on Butler Square is a link to PhotoMidwest.org. I clicked on that link for info on PhotoMidwest, and got a dose of reality. The site, in listing its...

Tuco,
My first impression was of a gate preventing entry to government-owned land, and probably a long-closed military facility. The moss on the vine maples on the right makes me think the location...

As a side issue when constructing your exhaust fan system, give consideration to what covers the outside end of your exhaust pipe. Some of these covers include a single round flap that may not close...

It is embarrassing to admit this, but decades ago when I was a grad student living in a cheap apartment, I learned the hard way not to store my chemicals in my closet in re-used milk jugs. The jugs...

Michael,

Re-finish the high chair and you will have a family heirloom used by future generations.

Keith

I like this. It sure brings back good memories of my years in the Northern Virginia suburbs and our drives to visit my in-laws in Rappahannock County. Looks like the Blue Ridge in the distance too....

Excellent image. But I must admit that when I first saw the thumbnail image, I thought it was a pencil drawing. Glad I clicked on the thumbnail to see it larger.
Keith

Randy,
"Clouds" is a fine, strong image. So strong that, as a native of the Southeast, I immediately had the feeling that it was time to quickly go inside before I was fried by lightning.

Keith

If "super light" 8X10 coverage is the goal, then at least consider Protar VII lenses. I have a set of two German-made Zeiss Protar VII cells mounted in an Alphax shutter. The two cells, when used...

I can't help with the gummy residue issue, but I do remember that the initial version of Bergger film was actually rebranded Forte film. When Forte shut down its film production, the Bergger brand...

Merg,

Congratulations and many thanks for the link to your father's eBook. I bookmarked the link so I can go back through his images again and again. Impressive work!

Keith

Joe O'Hara,
My experience with encountering "miracle light" has been quite the opposite of yours. I have had many such experiences. Unfortunately, they almost invariably occur when I am out...

Are there typographical errors in the listed dates? The listed dates are not linear.

I also have a Zone VI camera, and years ago I had problems with light leaks. I sent it to Richard Ritter (www.lg4mat.net) for calibration. He fixed the problem, and calibrated the camera--including...

I only met Jan once, and that was at the View Camera conference, and the conversation was short. Even so, Jan (as others have also mentioned) clearly was a warm human being, and he made me feel as...

If you want a professional-looking aperture scale, do an online search for LensN2Shutter.com. they can make one and install it on your shutter.

Keith

The previous commenters provided good insights. Using your first image as a reference, shoot the remaining film, title the series as "Memories," and frame and exhibit the series. It will be seen as...

Ken, I've been admiring of the brick church steeple for a couple of days. the sense of the texture of the bricks is super.
keith

Austin,
In your image of the bus, the angle of the grass and the slight downward tilt of the vehicle combine to create the impression of high speed to the left. Nice!
Keith

Tuco,
In our Northwest cloudy winter deep-gloom. I have had some success by taking an incident-light meter reading, opening up 3 stops, and developing my normal time. it works by increasing...

I would guess the PD indicates a Pentax Digital holster and the P indicates the original Pentax analog meter. Of course, the PS on Vaughn's holster raises serious questions about my logic!
keith

Like Tin Can in post #9, I also would like to see a separate post on the OP's lens fabrication work.
keith

there was, of course, a tremendous amount of military construction on Okinawa after the US captured the island in 1945. There were numerous camps, mostly Quonset huts, to house the troops preparing...

I am not a wet-plate photographer, but I do have an observation based on living out on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State. In our fall and winter rainy season, even at midday the contrast can...

It appears to be one of the display "cameras" that came out of India at least a decade ago. Purely decorative.

Keith

I thought the changes in Tri-X in 2007 were the result of Kodak erecting a new building for a new coating line. I have a memory that the new system introduced enough changes to require about a...

In response to Peter Collins' comments, I think it safe to say that some editor did in fact read the article before publication. But I will bet it passed muster based on the author's writing style,...

My Tiltall is by Leitz, but, as I recall, the original manufacturer was Marchioni--and that probably is not the correct spelling.

Keith

The Southeastern states have kudzu, and the Pacific Northwest must fight the invasive Himalayan Blackberry. Cutting it only slows down its progress. You have to dig out all the roots or it comes...

In 1998, having no carpentry skills, I had a sink (8 feet long) built out of plywood. The bottom of the sink sloped down to one corner where the drain was located. On each of the long sides (the...

I have wondered if Frank's "The Americans" influenced the development of the "New Topographics" that is so dominant in photography in Academia.

Keith

Drew,

Thanks for that info!

Keith

I thought Quality Light Metric had closed down. Or has George just stopped working on Weston light meters because of the lack of repair parts?

Keith

Bryan,

I like the images of Yellow Branch Falls. Also, it occurred to me that if the same shot were taken after the leaves had fallen the water would look like icicles.

Keith

CreationBear,

Regarding the American chestnut, you might do an internet search on The American Chestnut Foundation which has been working for about 30 years to restore the tree. Their work...