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I've built several LF cameras using improvised lenses. One used a small credit-card sized plastic fresnel magnifier, focal length around 3.25 inches. I stopped it down to 1/4" aperture, to give f/13,...

I'd definitely choose the darkroom over the girl friend.:)

You said that you "think" you've convinced her, right? Go ahead and set it up for tray developing, and also for contact printing, which...

I've shot paper negatives in both pinhole and 4x5 glass lens cameras for a long while. Proper control of contrast is important for quality images. As for sharpness, contact prints can yield really...

This reminds me that just last Sunday, the CBS Morning Show had a piece about a NYC-based Dueggerotypist (sp), although I can't recall his name now. They showed a clip of him polishing the plate,...

I bought my VW Jetti TDI back in '98, when gas was $1 per gallon. People thought I was nuts, driving a diesel car.

I guess I feel better about it now, in an odd sort of way. But I'd still rather...

BTW, I prefer the term "rantletts", rather than the more common "little rants".

Ralph, welcome to New Mexico. I'll have to perhaps touch base with you when you get settled.

I've been a "lurker"...