I don't think this is a paper problem. It's likely a chemistry issue. I highly recommend Christina Anderson's Cyanotype: The Blueprint in Contemporary Practice. She has lots of problem solving tips...
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I don't think this is a paper problem. It's likely a chemistry issue. I highly recommend Christina Anderson's Cyanotype: The Blueprint in Contemporary Practice. She has lots of problem solving tips...
I would mix Amidol based paper developer by hand and use for your developing session. To the earlier points, MS has a formula for VC papers--different than for Lodima/Azo. That said, Ansco 130 works...
I have the F-Field Compact and shoot architecture and landscape equally. There's no issue for me shooting with a 90mm lens using the standard leather belows. It could probably handle a 75mm with...
Hey Bob. I process 20" C prints in a 3063 drum and that's even more bulky than the 3005 drum. As has been suggested by others, I simply turn off the motor, then place my right hand under the end of...
Agree with much in the thread on enjoyment for RA4 color darkroom printing. I love it and it's the only color printing I do (Fujimoto CP-31). One thing not mentioned about analog color which I...
I don't know anything about converting this processor. But I do use a Fujimoto CP-30 with dryer unit. A few general details to keep in mind... The Fujimoto uses three baths in the main unit...
I have an Arca F-line C 4x5 (110 standard/orbix) with 5x7 and 8x10 conversion options (171 front standards/non geared). I would agree with the notes on rigidity, that in comparison to the 4x5 and 5x7...
No worries Drew! Thanks for the response--appreciate that. Another way of describing my experience with Ektar is for every one point of movement in magenta, I might see an equivalent movement of 2-3...
Drew, you need to take a chill pill. There are differing opinions in the forum and most forum members are pretty polite in sharing observations even when they might disagree. I see you bully other...
Yeah, my color heads are fine. I've seen color issues with Ektar on many color heads (Saunders and Omegas). Also, no issues with processing my film (Jobo CPP3). I have zero issues with Portra with...
I also would recommend starting with Portra and shoot it at 1/2 box speed (eg. shoot Portra 400 at 200asa). Portra is difficult to blow out your highlights and you'll ensure you capture your shadow...
I have been using it successfully since the quality issues with Kodak branded XTOL. It has been reliable and behaves as XTOL for me.
I don't have any experience with double exposure with my Grafmatic shooting. That said, I have abandoned using Grafmatics. I gave it the old college try but I would have random jams out in the field....
I assume you're loading the film emulsion side up? If the emulsion is facing down, the ribs will mark the negs for sure. I process 16x20 and 20x24 C prints (RA4) in the 3063 without issue. However,...
What papers are you using for Lith? Foma warm tone papers like MG 131 Lith in about 4-5m. Dilution of your chemistry can also affect dev time (more dilution = longer dev times). Have you experimented...
Looks like you can special order one on B&H new. But I'm sure a 45 box will show up for auction. They're pretty common. Hang in there!
Lots of great responses in the thread. One note on front frame sizes for 4x5, landscape shooting should be fine with the 110 front standard with regard to rise/fall. For architectural shooting, a 141...
Pop the top off and check your mixing chamber. They come in three different models: 4x5, medium format and 35mm. You might have the medium format mixing chamber. If so, you’ll need to purchase a 4x5...
My earlier point was mainly one doesn't need to purchase something like a used Ebony 8x10 and say a 600mm Fuji lens for a test (that could easily net you over the $10K range). A low price 8x10 and...
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I think the recommendations around starting with 4x5 is to learn the basics of how to use a view camera. The whole workflow from loading film to understanding movements and (in your case)...
You certainly don't need a lightjet to make mural c-priints. Any standard 4x5 to 8x10 enlarger with a color head should be able to make murals. You just need a drop table and focusing extension. That...
With respect to making digital negatives using the QuadToneRIP + Boutwell software, the workflow for making alt process targeted negs versus silver (contact exposing under an enlarger) are the same....
I've been using Eco Pro XTOL given all the quality issues with Kodak branded XTOL as of late and it's been working great for me. Very repeated results in the Jobo. With respect to the 4x5 sheet film,...
I just finished some testing to get a normal development time for Rollei 400 4x5 in a Jobo 3010 drum. 8m at stock dilution XTOL (500ml for 10 sheets). I rated the film at 100asa without the IR...
I would think the Canons would be fine for digital negs assuming you're making your curves by hand in Photoshop. The drawback to the Canons is that QuadToneRIP doesn't work with them unfortunately.
The only idea that comes to mind for avoiding the whole Photoshop/inkjet route and service bureaus for digital neg making is the De Vere 504DS Digital Enlarger. I don't know about print quality via...
If you don't have large volume of chemistry to go through, it probably makes sense to stick with the Arista unless you haven't been happy with the results. I use a table top processor (Fujimoto...
I process 16x20 and 20x24 RA4 prints in a CPP3 with 3063 drum. I have seen similar streaking on some prints (usually places with highlights like skies) which is caused by the developer coming into...
You're safe storing RA4 paper in a cool room (somewhere around 65F) for up to two years without much impact to the paper. The sign that your paper is going is you'll notice the paper base white start...
As far as I know, there is no manual for the VCCE module. There is one for the enlarger itself. But it only lists the VCCE head as an accessory.
Take care going with a horizontal only camera if it’s to become your primary. Also, note the Chamomix 57h does not have enough bellows draw for a 450 (non tele). Personally, I like having the ability...
Since you like to shoot architecture, I'd recommend considering one of the Ebony non-folders. There are several models depending on your lens/bellow extension needs. The 45S will allow you to cut...
I would say if you were shooting a lot of architecture or making images requiring lots of front rise/fall, the H1 would be the pick. For your purposes, mostly field work via backpacking, I think a...
I think there is something to be said of staying cheap while spinning up in a new format, especially with all the potential accessory costs to get going (film holders, lens boards, lenses with the...
Unfortunately, the 5x7 conversion kits are very rare. In fact, a full F line 5x7 camera is very rare to find in the States used. I talked to Rod Klukas about purchasing the 5x7 conversion new and it...
Frank Green in Burbank is still printing ciba. He's an excellent printer. Can print murals with an 8x10 enlarger and able to make LVT interpositives as needed for digital files. Probably among the...
Drew, no one doubts your knowledge in the forum, including myself. But why you would encourage a new c-printer that making color corrections on wet prints makes no sense to me. From Henry Hornstein's...
I can't speak to using custom drums with Jobo processors. With respect to Jobo print drums, I've processed 20x24 prints in the large drums and you're only expelling 500ml of chemistry--less chemistry...
For processing in the Jobo, I'd go to 1M development times for your developer and Blix--that's as per Jobo's documentation. If you are not drying out your drum in-between processing runs, use a 30sec...
Agree with the points on your exposure time is too short...you're in the reciprocity failure of the paper with too short times. I'd stay over 4 seconds. That said, I don't think that's the root cause...