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  1. Re: 8x10 shooters, can HP5 come close to Tri-X 320?

    TXP320 is same or different that Tri-X320? I have not been a fan of D100 always seems flat HC110 or Tmax, weak solution or strong. The TXP320 looked great after I developed it at N-2 (at least in...
  2. Re: Durst L1840 Enlarger 8x10 10x10--Everything you wanted to know...

    I am saving up to buy one in almost mint condition.
  3. Re: Just bought a box of expired TMAX400 25 sheet 8x10

    Film can be quite amazing if taken care of properly!
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    Race Track looking North in Death Valley. North end of the Race Track by the Grand Stand.

    8x10 image shot with Tmax400 20 years plus expired film. Extar 14in Commercial lens. Negative shot on...
  5. Re: Just bought a box of expired TMAX400 25 sheet 8x10

    Developed first image from the lot. This is an iphone shot of negative on light table.

    Race Track looking North in Death Valley. North end of the Race Track by the Grand Stand.

    8x10 image...
  6. Re: Finally got Office and darkroom ready...

    Cool. https://agenaastro.com/starlight-instruments-handy-stepper-motor-for-feathertouch-focusers-hsm.html#ca_s_model=6315 might work. I like viewing sun in Halpha and other narrowband filters,...
  7. Re: Finally got Office and darkroom ready...

    Yeah, I was going to mount my 8x10 to one of my mounts and start with my Extar 14in. I have a dual schneider 300/500 as well for the 8x10. I did quite a bit of research into old school...
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    Re: Test run of the darkroom

    Interesting. I had been there a few times in the past over 10 years starting in 2014 or 2015, this is the first time it had water. I didn't taste it, but I am sure it is super salty. Wait till the...
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    Re: Test run of the darkroom

    Death Valley was cold, windy and rained the first day. Took 1 image at the Racetrack on 8x10, but it was so windy not sure how it will come out. Messed up the first image (only took 2) Took...
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    Test run of the darkroom

    Well, I will need an enclosure around my server for sure and some sort of a mini mini ac to keep it cool when I have to shut the doors to keep the light in. My mini split will need gaffers tape to...
  11. Re: Finally got Office and darkroom ready...

    I have an eq6r pro in pieces. LOL, rebuilding it. I also have a paramount MEII, CGX and a G11 Losmandy. Starfire 104, meade 10in deforked, 12 and 16 RCs. The other cameras you listed are not full...
  12. Re: Finally got Office and darkroom ready...

    I have the asi6200mm. the 2600 would be a good camera. And filters can be a bit pricey. The filter wheel is not too bad. The filters will last a long time for sure. The narrow band can get...
  13. Re: Just bought a box of expired TMAX400 25 sheet 8x10

    I am not expecting a price break, but one can hope.
  14. Re: Just bought a box of expired TMAX400 25 sheet 8x10

    Excellent, good to hear.
  15. Re: Just bought a box of expired TMAX400 25 sheet 8x10

    Yeah, the stuff is pricy. I will get a box or 2 for a year and be very picky about popping open the shutter. Hopefully prices come down a bit. Good to know it ages well.
  16. Re: Just bought a box of expired TMAX400 25 sheet 8x10

    This is gonna be trial by fire
  17. Re: Just bought a box of expired TMAX400 25 sheet 8x10

    I sure hope to find out. hopefully it will be good news!
  18. Re: Just bought a box of expired TMAX400 25 sheet 8x10

    Don't know
  19. Re: Just bought a box of expired TMAX400 25 sheet 8x10

    Thanks, I just developed 4 year old bw, transparency and color neg with no issues. But, give this is 21 years overdue, who knows. The box is still sealed.
  20. Just bought a box of expired TMAX400 25 sheet 8x10

    Dude said stored at room temp, box not opened. Expired 07/2003. Got it for 155. Like playing craps in Vegas, won't know till you roll the dice, but hopefully it should be fine. Considering...
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    Re: Large Format Landscapes

    I like!
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    Very nice!
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    Re: Large Format Landscapes

    Thank you. Just after the sun set to the left of frame. If I remember correctly, this is facing roughly north to northeast.

    This was White Pocket Az. close to Utah. the Painted Desert east and...
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    Re: Large Format Landscapes

    https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53597191128_734376ba17_k.jpg
  25. Re: Finally got Office and darkroom ready...

    Thanks evryone. Long time waiting on a awol builder and I had to finish building house myself.
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    It is leaning on the wall waiting for me to make a cabinet for it.
  27. Re: Finally got Office and darkroom ready...

    Yep. The 16 in is going on an Paramount MEII
  28. Re: Finally got Office and darkroom ready...

    Yes, I am. That is next on my list to set up. I use an asi6200 mono and color version. I plan on film in the future.
  29. Finally got Office and darkroom ready...

    ...to be productive. Minor things to do like install sink and hang the ionizing fans. Still need to send my drum scanner in to get serviced. But that is 500 for crating and about 300 to ship. It want...
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    Re: Large Format Landscapes

    Very nice
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    Re: Large Format Landscapes

    Thank you
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    Re: Large Format Landscapes

    Thanks!
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    Re: Large Format Landscapes

    White Pocket Arizona. 4x5, Portra 160, 75mm Nikkor f/4.5 @f/32 sunset

    https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53534445665_585665cbc5_k.jpg
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    Re: Large Format Landscapes

    This looks amazing, Steve.
    Thank you good pun!
    Well done, especially considering you've only scratched the surface as you put it.

    Looking forward to seeing how things develop! (pardon the pun)
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    Re: Large Format Landscapes

    Thank you
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    Re: Large Format Landscapes

    Crystal Mill near Crested Butte Colorado. Shot on 4x5 E100 and scanned on Howtek HiResolve 8000. I quickly processed on tablet with PS. Really needs to be done on my main system, but still put up...
  37. Re: First Light Durst Ce1000 Laborator

    Nice. At some point I will have a dedicated small observatory.
  38. Re: First Light Durst Ce1000 Laborator

    splitgrate?
  39. Re: First Light Durst Ce1000 Laborator

    I got glass. What did you do to use glass?
  40. First Light Durst Ce1000 Laborator

    First light with my Durst enlarger. Now for paper, etc and learn how to make real prints.
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