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If you need to see how the lens performs before a CLA you could find a low light subject that let's you use B or T. Or use an ND filter. Naturally this won't help if you normally photograph in...

When using a Crown graphic on a tripod the thing I dislike is the fixed back. You have to rotate the camera to do a vertical instead of just rotating the back. And then all the movements are...

I wonder what happens when a scam seller sells to a scam buyer?

Why not just screw a lens hood on your lens? Not perfect but it will help when using a lens with 8x10 coverage on a 4x5. You need 360 degree coverage for ground reflections. A compendium shade is...

Have you checked that the emulsion looks OK on a unprocessed sheet of film direct from the box?

Doremus, In step 7 are you observing your initial focusing point at bottom or second focusing point at top?

How about the common Toyo 45A field camera?

I haven't been out taking photos much but have been spending time editing my growing stacks, boxes and folders of loose prints. Most have been looked at in past edits. I divide them into new piles...

I'll try over on Photrio. Thought someone around here must have worked in the trade. I suppose today with fewer buying options for paper, the ease of online buying and probably tighter inventory...

I already known about using older papers. I have a freezer full. I was wondering if someone who works/worked in a camera store darkroom department could explain if paper age was ever considered...

I was wondering how sellers handle paper as it ages. Generally paper doesn't have an expiration date like film. Is there any manufacturer or distributor standard for how long a paper can be sold as...

For enlarging I just use a glass carrier with a black construction paper mask. Works Ok for me. If there is any roll film holder options for your camera you could do color easily that way.

If you want to pay for it there is a 355mm f8 Schneider Kern MC Gold Dot Dagor that is fairly small. Filter size of 60mm.

Haven't done much photography lately but sort of like this one. Trying to decide on a title. Either "Portals to the Universe" or "Toast on a Lightbox".

Pentax 67 135 macro with ext tubes. Print...

If you haven't read them you might want to check out this article: http://www.film-and-darkroom-user.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=296
I believe there is also a 2nd part.

Toyo also makes a balloon viewer that attaches the same way. I use one on my 45A. Looks like they are no longer made:...

The retaining ring is used to hold the shutter on to the lens board. The front and rear lens elements would then be screwed into the shutter. The front and rear elements would not make contact with...

I had never heard of her when a friend lent me the Earl Morris documentary on her "The B-side". She certainly lived an interesting life and found her calling with the 20x24 camera. With only a...

This link seems to still work: http://web.archive.org/web/20120419205958/http://www.cosmonet.org/congo/index_e.html

If you haven't seen it you should try to watch his video on camera use. I think it's call "Photographing with Fred Picker".

Don't forget to look around YouTube for view camera information.

Is the lens attached to the board using a front mounted flange instead of a rear retaining ring? Maybe you can remove the flange and try it as a rear retaining ring.

Have you done a quick film clearing time test with the new fixer? This will at least tell you if the new fixer is working OK.

I also have a 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 spring back for my Zeiss camera. I don't see how a 4x5 back would fit easily. Maybe an extended back like is used on 4x5 cameras to covert to 5x7. Or something that...

Congratulations Richard. I look forward to see your show.

Since you have a Manfrotto tripod how about a Manfrotto/Bogen 3047 head. Supports 16.5 lbs. Lots of them out in the used market. Their 3057 head is larger and supports 22 lbs but might be harder...

I'm planning to attend once again. Don't have a lot to show but hope to finish 4-5 pictures. That's another nice thing about this show. No print minimums. You can bring 1 print if you want. ...

I believe the picture shows the tube heater pad and temperature control. Wired to the heater plug. Should not have to change any of this for a new lamp.

Checkout this thread: https://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?144632-Ground-Glass-focusing-screens-including-custom-sizes-from-Young-Camera-Company

In the early 90's I attended a workshop in SW MI put on by her and Al Weber. It went Ok if a little disorganized at times. Probably their first and last workshop together. I remember her as a nice...

Some kind of lens cleaning blower with a bulb?

I'm east of you in Prospect Heights. I second checking out the Midwest Large format group. I at least attend their annual portfolio review get together and it's always a fun time. Maybe we need a...

I just used one of these wood frame kits from Archival Methods: https://www.archivalmethods.com/product/gallery-12-wood-frames. Easy to assemble and not too costly. Are people using glass or...

I had Richard Ritter (http://www.lg4mat.net/) put a new bellows on my Wista Field a few years ago. You might see if he would sell you just the part if you want to install it yourself.

Seems strange that the Ilford Warmtone developer prints aren't warmer than the Dectol prints. Isn't that the main reason to use the warmtone developer. I've never tried any comparisons with the...

Wisner made (well at least had a catalog page) a Pocket Expedition with geared movements. 4x5 was 3.6 lbs. Geared front axis tilt and rise and fall. Plus rear geared axis tilt.

I use the last generation of the Zone VI bag for my cameras. I used to strap them to a backpack frame but now use a Tamrac strap that lets me carry them like a backpack. When I don't want to put...

Here's a link to Aristo info that may help you: https://www.light-sources.com/solutions/specialty-fluorescent/products/aristo/aristo-archive/

If the transformer you are talking about is for the...

I use this hood on my Toyo 45A: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/112198-REG/Toyo_View_180_841_4x5_Balloon_Focusing_Hood.html

Works good for me. But I have the type of eyes that can focus at...

Darkroom Aids was a fun place to look around in. I remember asking for a Beseler to Elwood lensboard adapter and the guy turned around and took one off the wall. Since I lived and worked in the NW...