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  1. Thread: Dry Plates

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    Re: Dry Plates

    Jason Lane/Pictoriographica, although it appears that Jason is not yet up and running again after a move about a year ago. He had intended on resuming manufacture of his Dry Plates in late 2023, but...
  2. Thread: Gold Toning

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    Re: Gold Toning

    You quoted Hahnemuhle Platinum paper. That's not a silver gelatin printing out paper.
    If you want a warmtone silver gelatin print, the Ilford fiber paper is good. But the Fomatone Classic is even...
  3. Thread: Wet Plate

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    Re: Wet Plate

    I see. So you're not talking about Wet Plate at all. Buy a 4x5 plate holder off fleabay, don't try to make one yourself. You don't need an expensive wet plate holder.
  4. Thread: Gold Toning

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    Re: Gold Toning

    Gold toning of what process?? I assume you're talking about Hahnemuhle Platinum Rag, which is an alt process cotton paper. It has no emulsion on it, it's used for Platinum, Kallitype, Salt Prints,...
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    Re: Deranged Aperture Blades

    You look closely at how they're configured when you take the thing apart, photograph it, and you'll have a reference.
  6. Thread: Wet Plate

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    Re: Wet Plate

    1) Most people start with black Trophy Plate, which I assume is what Nejc at Zebra sells. So does Bostick and Sullivan, and UV Photographics. 4x5 is a common size.
    2) You do need a special plate...
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    Re: Rodinal and Stearman 4x5 tank

    Please provide the exact source of this information. A direct quote would be useful.
  8. Re: 8x10 shooters, can HP5 come close to Tri-X 320?

    Ryan,
    I have used mostly the Fomapan 100. My experience with the 400 speed Foma is recent, but it immediately fell in step with my technique and expectations. Did you look at the example photo I...
  9. Re: 8x10 shooters, can HP5 come close to Tri-X 320?

    Alan brings up a VERY important point: the Fomapan films have some of the worst reciprocity rates of any film. For Fomapan 400, an exposure that measures 10 seconds becomes 60 seconds with...
  10. Re: 8x10 shooters, can HP5 come close to Tri-X 320?

    I've heard critical reports about Foma films as well, but I decided to try them for myself rather than be swayed by a few bad reviews. I'm halfway through a box of 50 sheets of 5x7 Fomapan 100 and...
  11. Re: 8x10 shooters, can HP5 come close to Tri-X 320?

    OR.... you could take a chance - like I did - on a new film and give Fomapan 400 a try. I was very pleasantly surprised by this film and plan to buy it again. At Freestyle's sale price (they still...
  12. Re: Shooting multiple formats (4x5 & 8x10) - separate lens sets, or one for both?

    I have the 12" f4.5 Ektar, (not the f6.3 Commercial Ektar), and its usable image circle is 361mm. So it's conceivable that the f4.5 version has a larger image circle (news to me, but I suppose it...
  13. Re: 8x10 shooters, can HP5 come close to Tri-X 320?

    Ryan, I’d consider Fomapan 400 as an option. I bought some 2 weeks ago when Freestyle had a sale, and I’m really impressed with the film. (I bought 8x10 format). I’m liking it way more than Pancro...
  14. Re: Shooting multiple formats (4x5 & 8x10) - separate lens sets, or one for both?

    I'm having difficulty believing that the 12" Commercial Ektar doesn't have sufficient coverage to allow for respectable movements (nothing extreme).
  15. Re: Black Spots on Scanned 4x5 Negatives. Arista Ultra EDU 100 ISO

    Then this is a manufacturing defect, I'm betting. I once tried Arista EDU in 120 format years ago, and the entire roll was marred by clear spots and streaks throughout, so I swore off that film...
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    Re: Camera for Africa trip

    I would also consider taking my Zeiss Super Ikonta (6x9) for its larger negative. Gets even closer to 4x5 but with the ease of use that 120 roll film offers.

    If developing my film as I travel...
  17. Re: Black Spots on Scanned 4x5 Negatives. Arista Ultra EDU 100 ISO

    This is either pinholes from air bells, or a manufacturing defect. When you presoak, do you agitate or not?
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    Re: Ouch! This hurts!

    Thanks!
    RE point 1) Yep, I agree - my test is of limited utility and only somewhat meaningful. So many variables, so many ways of interpreting a negative.
    RE point 2) It's mainly the high value...
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    Re: Ouch! This hurts!

    I didn't say that the Thornton image was sharper - I said that the less coarse grain gave the appearance of greater sharpness. But my takeaway of the test is that the improved tonal rendering when...
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    Re: Ouch! This hurts!

    My sheet films are always developed in a tray. I don't own, nor have I ever used a rotary tube processor. (never will) The whole idea of working with a 2-bath developer is that the best results are...
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    Re: Ouch! This hurts!

    Thanks V much.
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    Re: Ouch! This hurts!

    About 2 weeks back it was widely discussed that Freestyle was having a really great sale on "short dated" Foma films. I bought some 5x7 Fomapan 100, and for the first time I also bought Fomapan 400,...
  23. Re: What's your go-to when you want pronounced grain on BW sheet film?

    Fomapan 400
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    Re: Camera for Africa trip

    I would choose one of my TLRs, not large format for travel. Or maybe the Hasselblad, if I decided I didn't want the twin lens business. My Autocord delivers exceptional results when using modern...
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    Re: Selling prints in the digital era

    Agreed. Sell “commodity” prints and forget selling Art with a capital A.
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    Re: Why TF-5 Fixer??

    TF-4 is distinctly alkaline. TF-5 is just very slightly alkaline. I use TF-5 for most film and printing-out paper work, but I used TF-4 for the alt processes, like Salted Paper printing. I could...
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    Re: Ouch! This hurts!

    If you intend on pursuing the process, I strongly recommend you get a book that is dedicated to the actual doing of it, not just a chapter in a general book. Mark Osterman sells a very respectable...
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    Re: Paper negatives

    You're MAD, John - MAAAAAAD!!! (keep up the good work)
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    Re: Ouch! This hurts!

    I have been making 8x10 and 5x7 Wet Plate Collodion glass negatives since 2018. Yes, it's a huge technical challenge, and it's best done when you are within short walking distance of your darkroom....
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    Re: Ouch! This hurts!

    WTF are you talking about now??!
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    Re: Ouch! This hurts!

    I remember it was only a few years ago that I was still buying boxes of 8x10 FP4 for just under $100 per box. (it's now over $200) A lot has changed in five years.
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    Re: Ouch! This hurts!

    I find it far more difficult to sell prints now, than it was even five years ago. I suspect the ubiquity of high quality smartphone cameras and inkjet printers has devalued traditional printmaking....
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    Re: Rusted shutter leafs

    That's really bad. I have serious doubts about being able to make that into a working shutter, with that much rust in it. If the blades have rusted that badly, I can only imagine what the gear train...
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    Re: Ouch! This hurts!

    Have you looked at the price for the 10 sheet box of 8x10 TMY lately? It's $210. for TEN sheets!! The Fomapan price starts to look a lot better.
    Get a box of the short-dated Fomapan 100 - it's only...
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    Re: Rusted shutter leafs

    This is your best advice. I do this as well. If the pitting is severe enough, there's nothing you can do to restore the blades to "like new" condition - you have to live with the results. The...
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    Re: Paper negatives

    I’ve always exposed MGIV at 6 ASA sans filter, and 3ASA if I use a yellow filter (recommended). Contrast is better (lower, more shadow information) if I use a yellow filter.
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    Re: Has Digital Changed Darkroom Printing?

    Tichy is one of my heros!
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    Re: Has Digital Changed Darkroom Printing?

    Maybe you're the ultimate gatekeeper, John! Super stealth mode/smokescreen gatekeeper!!! LOL The Miroslav Tichy of gatekeeping!!!
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    Re: enlarger conversions

    Get a 4x5 enlarger and quit horsing around with trying to retrofit the 67.
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    Re: Has Digital Changed Darkroom Printing?

    This defies logic. Some rabbit holes are in fact plugged with feces - nothing more.
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