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was featured on Lenscratch.com today. She is a large and medium format user and darkroom printer. I really liked her work—

https://mariaisabelleblanc.com/de-la-luz-2

If you really want to print 6x8 feet I think you must use drum scans. I use an older Imacon Flextight that has similar results to an X1 and found it to be a significant step up from a 4990 Epson...

Yes it is

Mcmaster Carr, of course (they have everything)

https://www.mcmaster.com/centering-rulers

All the descriptions of driving in Boston are spot on, I've had many fun adventures there. A few years (pre-GPS) ago my wife and I had hotel reservations downtown and found it impossible to get...

You’re right Randy. I’m done

I don't want to totally hijack this thread, but didn't the Germans deploy them in much greater numbers than anyone else in WWI? At least early on.

Yes, and the Germans had much more time than the Americans to figure out how to use them most effectively.

Thanks Randy. Color movies must have been a revelation. Interesting that John Pershing and Hiram Maxim were honored guests. The inventor of the modern machine gun and the man who's troops had it used...

Thanks Peter!

What lubricant is recommended for the metal threads?

Look at straightedges from McMaster Carr. They have them up to 10 feet long.

McMaster.com

Thank you so much Roger.

That's a fine looking photo Roger!

Chicago is a treasure trove of iron bridges and has 52 moveable ones in total of which about 40 are still in operation. I believe only Amsterdam has more...

RIP

I met Ms. Crane at a party many years ago. I believe the meeting was more memorable for me than it was for her. She will be missed.

Les Krims "Making Chicken Soup", "The Deerslayers", "The Little People of America"

Not as serious and dour as August Sander, et al...

A slightly belated welcome! I'm about 30 minutes east of you

Welcome from nearby Chicago. Our son is moving to Boston in 2 weeks, does that count?

I personally think it is best to just figure out how to buy the correct pad, but would like to add that not all felt is made from wool. It can be produced from synthetic fibers which I assume would...

Or you can use Simon Norfolk's camouflage when he photographed in Afghanistan in the early 2000s. He wore Hawaiian shirts and shorts—he wanted everyone to see him and think he was a bit of a harmless...

I would suggest starting a new thread on the yellowing problem you are having as I doubt that it is caused by plastic trays. Sounds more like maybe insufficient fixing, or an agitation issue. Photos...

I can't help with the knobs, but I had a similar problem with a Tahihara i used to own. I used fiber washers topped by thin stainless steel ones. I got them from—get ready—McMaster Carr. The only...

Maybe a restaurant supply house, although the alloy might not be what you need.

The oxidization on plastic trays does no harm—it can be a badge of honor showing long hours perfecting your craft....

In my limited experience the police know the laws pertaining to photography much better than the average citizen. I have had several pleasant chats with officers from various jurisdictions—a couple...

You're welcome John. I think you are doing some very interesting work and am glad that it is getting the exposure it deserves.

Our very own John Sanderson has a nice piece on Lenscratch today detailing his project Carbon County. Go take a look you will be pleased.

http://lenscratch.com/

I store 120 negatives much like you do. I keep my 4x5 negatives in polyethelyne sleeves inside paper envelopes. The envelopes then are stored inside an archival box. I get my supplies from Archival...

Yes, but it does have geared front rise. I really like mine and am happy to put up with the extra weight for the precision and robustness the Technika offers.

Jimmy Bjaaland at B23 should be able to answer any of your questions and help with any parts or service you might require for your Imacon. I found him to be very responsive and he had the parts I...

Very nice Robert, congratulations!

I can't help with tube development. I do EMA in a homemade slosher type tray. I found that the initial agitation is vitally important to have streak and mottle free negatives. I agitate for 2 minutes...

No I did not. My life was quite complicated at the time and I just wanted all the nonsense and lies to go away.

Drew you are so correct about Mr. Jensen—I was one of his victims. I reported him to the Oregon States Attorney because I could not get the parts I ordered nor my money back , but they decided to...

I used to have a similar problem. Years ago I switched to Ryuji Suzuki's Neutral Fixer which I mix myself and use full strength for film and paper.

The formula:

Ammonium Thiosulfate 60% ...

The New Yorker has a nice piece on what it was like to be photographed by Richard Avedon.


https://www.newyorker.com/culture/photo-booth/on-being-photographed-by-richard-avedon

Beautiful looking drawer unit! I assume it was custom made and fairly recently completed. Perhaps you have already thought of this, but are the insides of the drawers finished? If so I strongly...

If you're an Amazon Prime member they have an interesting video titled "Disfarmer"". It includes interviews with people he photographed and knew him. It won't answer all your questions, but it's...

Fun indeed!

Add me to the "No" list.

I'm sure Bob W. does equal quality work no matter how the items arrive at his shop. Of course it's fun to go there in person to see the goodies he's working on and chat with him. Be sure to let me...