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I am writing an i-Phone / iPad app which would allow a photo to be shot, then add the data to a file associated with the shot. Data to include location, camera, film, lens, filters, exposure, etc....

There is a twenty year old girl in my photo classes who is very skilled with a 4x5. Takes it to England in the summer, and will have her own display at the school this year. Last semester she took...

We are advised at school to have 7 minutes in the first fix, 7 minutes in the second fix, 20 minute wash, 3-5 minutes in Perma Wash, another 20 minutes of wash, squeegie and dry.

Right now I find myself shooting more with my Hasselblad and a borrowed Fuji 6X9 than I am with my LFs. The square shots do require a different way of thinking. I use the 6x9 when a rectangle is...

Here is a link to a book I published last year. I had it done with extra pages, soft cover and upgraded paper. I was not happy with the binding as a few pages are coming loose after a year. I will...

I do all of my 4x5 development work in 5x7 trays, 6 at a time. I am very satisfied with my results, which I think are very consistent. The key is to get a constant rhythm that you will use every time.

I switched over to tray processing, and have had much better results. I normally process 4 to 6 sheets at a time. Recently most of my work has been with T-Max 100 and 400, and HC-110.

The picture looks like a posed studio shot. The negative is notched, so I thought it was a production piece of film. What seems strange is that the image is such a small part of the negative, as...

My mother brought me an old negative. It was taken in New Westminster, Canada in about 1905 of my grandfather's family. The negative itself is just under 10"x12", while the actual image is about 6.7"...

T-Max needs almost twice the fixing time as other film. Use full strength for 12-15 minutes, then wash well.

I had this problem when starting to use T-Max.

Thanks Louie,

I appreciate you posting my shot. Trying it again with my own name for comments.

http://www.ne14zin.com/Pictures/Mask_1_LF.jpg

Shot with a Wista 4x5 and a 210mm lens. Gelled...

I wanted to post a shot here, but was unable to show the image. What is the procedure to show the image in the post?

www.NE14Zin.com/Pictures/Mask_1_LF.jpg

Shot with a Wista 4x5 and a 210mm...

Check out http://www.maskingkits.com/ for some ideas on how to pull out shadow details. I have used these ideas, and the kit, and they really work!

Going back through this old thread, with a few new comments, I didn't see any suggestions about what I think may be a real possibility, a digital view camera. One of the great things about a view...

Thanks all.

I have to shoot an "Industrial Landscape" shot this weekend, and will be shooting some "High Key" still lifes that I also want on film. I will try to use both lenses and look for a...

I currently have 2 135mm lenses. I am planning on keeping one and selling the other, probably purchasing a 90 mm. The ones I have are:

1 - Schneider Symmar-S 5.6 / 135 Multicoated, and

2 -...

Once I learned how to tray process I do not want to change to anything else. As mentioned, get your own method determined, then keep it exactly the same every time. Repeatability is the key to...

The main thing to watch out for when doing tank processing with hangers is the lifting and dropping speed. Slow and smooth is required to avoid "Surge Marks" on the negative. Learn to use the same...

I heard that all T64 will be discontinued in July of 2010, not just the sheet film.

I go along with Peter's ideas. I was taught a while back to tray process 4x5 in a 5x7 tank. While the instructor could do 8 at a time, I also stick with 6 or less. I cut the developing time down by...

If you want to print 8x10 contact sheets, how many negatives can you get on each sheet? 120 film - 12 negs, 4x5 - 4 sheets and so on. I think that is where the 80 square inches of film surface comes...

T-Max, both 100 and 400. Tray developed in T-Max RS.

Gavin,

Congratulations! Mine is also a beautiful camera, though I have no idea of its age. The stamp is the only marking in the whole camera. I don't have the front plate, or the "Made in Japan"...

Pat,

Thanks, I was getting confused there. I am fairly new to all this, so often confuse easily!

Jim

Pat,

I checked my Color Munki hardware and software, and could find no reference to "DTP-94" or "64". Do these have anything to do with the Color Munki, or with the Spyder 3, or something else. I...

I had the same problem when I started using the Color Munki. I calibrated my monitor during the day when the ambient light was stronger. The iMac screen was then fairly bright. My prints came out...

Thanks to all for the responses. I am not really worried about the missing plate, just curious. It really is a nice looking camera.

I will be shooting for a while with the two lenses I have before...

I recently acquired a Wista DX II is excellent condition. The only thing that seems to be missing is a name tag! "Wista" is stamped into the wood under the slide, but nowhere else does the name...

Thanks all,

I ordered a 49mm red filter. The only bad part of the whole thing buying a Wista, along with some lensboards, a new lens, and a filter is that the Wista still hasn't arrived, and I...

James and Brian,

Thanks a lot. This forum is great!

I just got a Schneider Symmar-S f/5.6 135 lens. As near as I can tell it should accept a 48 mm red filter. Does anyone know if this is the correct size before I order it?

Thanks

I just got a Schneider Symmar-S f/5.6 135 lens. As near as I can tell is should accept a 48 mm red filter. Does anyone know if this is the correct size before I order it?

Thanks

Thanks for the help everyone. I ended up getting the Schnieder Symmar 135 f/5.6 MC. I have a 210 on a Toyo monorail, so I got a new lensboard that I can use on the Wista. I can then switch to...

Thanks everyone!

I just bought this on E$$$, with a final bid of $255. I then had to get a lensboard. Hope I didn't overpay too much! The camera, lens and lensboards should all get here just...

I am contemplating trying to get this to complement my 210. Since I am new to LF I need to ask for some experienced help! Is this a good lens for landscape, and what is a reasonable price range. I...

I just bought a Wista 4x5. I need to buy at least one lens, obviously!

Some that are now on eB^^ are a Schnieder Symmar 135 f/5.6 MC and a Sinar Sinaron-S 210 f/5.6 MC.

I like to shoot...

Here in Orange County we have Pro Photo and Samy's very close. Both carry a lot of film, chemicals, etc. Last week both were out of T-Max 400, but I ordered some from Freestyle. Orange Coast College...